Get Uncomfortable.

Think Outside-The-Box.

Be Weird.

Weirdos Rule The World.

WE ARE A TREND SETTING SOLUTIONS FIRM

It is a disciplined process that guides marketers in building powerful brands, growing brand loyalty and preference, generating enduring profitable growth. It is not enough to build a big brand; the aim is to build a trustworthy valuable brand. Valuable brands dont just happen. We must make them happen. We must have a never-ending commitment to creating, nurturing, defending and strengthening trustworthy brand value.

Your brand is your business. Helping build and keep your brand is our business.

You spend a lifetime building your brand, product or service…..spend a small amount of time making sure it lasts a lifetime. That is our business…protecting your brand.

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GROWTH STARTS HERE

OUR PRODUCTS

With continued product innovation and a dedicated team pursuing their goals, the Guide brand now has an annual print newcomer/relocation publication as well as a digital monthly magazine in both markets.

Our events division also produces local events creating meaningful impact for our community.

PUBLICATIONS

GUIDE TO GREATER GAINESVILLE

Print and Online Publication

The Official Newcomer + Relocation Guide

GUIDE MONTHLY

Gainesville's Digital Monthly Community Magazine

Everything you need to know about your community in one monthly digital magazine.

GUIDE TO GREATER TAMPA BAY

Print and Online Publication

The Official Newcomer + Relocation Guide

GUIDE MONTHLY

Tampa Bay's Digital Monthly Community Magazine

Everything you need to know about your community in one monthly digital magazine.

EVENTS

Fierce Awards

Honoring the inspirational women who have changed the landscape of our community through their entrepreneurial, charitable and executive work.

BEST PLACES TO WORK

Recognizing places where people love to work and that sets the standard for excellence in company culture.

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If You Do What You Have Always Done, You Will Get What You Have Always Gotten

Growth Starts Here

TESTIMONIALS

If you are looking for creative ways to think outside the box to grow and develop your business you should consider leveraging the skills and talents of the team at CCM. They help guide you through a process of discovery to identify your team’s key differentiators and then focus on ways use those attributes to enhance client value.

NICK BANKS

Principal, Managing Director @ Avison Young

I have worked with Scott in many capacities and it is easy to recognize their unique ability to coordinate and identify the true objectives of whatever business or event they engage in by developing strategies that maintain the true north of the cause. I have learned good practices, project planning, and accountability for implementing the things recommended to achieve the desired goals.

RICK STAAB

CEO @ The InterMed Group

The CCM team is made up of true professionals that have years of experience in business and helping others meet their true potential be it in marketing, business strategy or event management, Scott live up to what they can deliver to your business.

DUNCAN KABINU

Founder @ Gainesville Dev Academy

Scott Costello has been a valuable business consultant and resource for many years to our real estate business. He has given us outside the box ideas and marketing strategies to help us expose our talents in a greater light to our local community and beyond. His tireless work ethic and perfectionist mentality towards providing value to his clients is clearly seen in everything he does.

CRAIG WILBURN

Team Dynamo @ Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Scott for many years. From their capable team members, to their creative solutions, to their quality service and products, we have always been in awe of their consistent professionalism, ingenuity and results. I highly recommend the team to anyone who is looking to grow their business and reach their true potential.

CHRISTINE WORTHMANN

CFO + Co-Owner @ Comfort Temp Company

The team is an amazing community partner. Starting with the leadership of Scott, down to the awesome team they have selected to support the True North Vision. They have brought new and innovative ways to promote our communities, businesses and highlight the culture that makes us so special. The team goes beyond sharing photos and information, they have a unique talent to share the character of our community with people who are wanting to call Hawthorne their home.

MATT SURRENCY

Mayor & Commissioner @ City Of Hawthorne

We Create Meaningful Experiences with Measurable Impact

Taste Of Gainesville

The largest event in Gainesville donating over $700,000 in the last 10 years to four local children’s charities. This event including 40+ participating restaurants, over 1800 guests and an iron chef competition.

JJ Grey Concert

An intimate concert played at Heartwood Soundstage. This creative revenue generating concert brought more sponsorships to Taste of Gainesville and an unbelieveably intimate experience.

Impact and Fierce Awards

We recognize those individuals in the community that have motivated, educated, inspired, and all together had a positive impact on our Greater Gainesville community

Gainesville Food Bus Tour

A VIP culinary experience in Gainesville that allowed guests to indulge in an exclusive dish and cocktail from each of the participating restaurants including Dragonfly, Blue Gill, Marks Steakhouse and Uppercrust Bakery.

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