The Growth of Mtns Made

In 2009, a grassroots group of publishing professionals including graphic designers, authors and website designers who met at a local business forum established the non-profit association Publish! Blue Mountains (PBM). Their aim was to facilitate collaboration, professional development, and raise the profile of members through their website and a regular schedule of face-to-face meetups. Bolstered by their initial success, PBM approached Blue Mountains Economic Enterprise (BMEE) for assistance in formulating a long-term strategic plan, and the Creative Cluster idea sprang from that initial meeting, quickly taking a life on its own.