Meet Corey Blackman | Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Corey Blackman and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Corey, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
For me It was kind of out of necessity, being from a smaller community most of the dreams I grew up with I had to create if I wanted to be in those spaces. I had a strong upbringing so I understood that if I educated myself well enuff I could reach for my dreams.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I come from a design background, my main corse of studies even in High school. I came from the era of film and ink presses with multi plates, striping negitives and goofing off in darkrooms. I learn the old school method of photography and printing, but my love of hip-hop music brought me into the digital age. I believe I started working in photoshop around 1998 and since then everything has went digital. Its really about keeping your finger on the pulse of what’s going on and being able to translate that into new art forms. In an ever changing climate of todays business world its important to keep up with new trends yet be different and stand out among the vast sea of competition. I really want people to understand that yes its about having and eye for design at the same time tailoring each piece to fit its target market.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First Stop the Big Lake, port city style of course. Lake Michigan for me its the center of the world. Its a must that we see the wonder of the world one the biggest bodies of fresh Watter and its nothing less than Amazing. A quick Segway or electric scooter ride through some of our beautiful trials Curtesy of Seaway tours (My Tour company). After leaving the beutiful sites of Historical Downtown Muskegon and all of its splendor its a must we check out some of Muskegon most iconic food establishments. First stop “Cajuan Cusine by Us” for some great Cajun food north or the Mississippi, next stop the Grand River and Downtown Grand Rapids a true cultural hub of Michigan the city is literally cover in Art and inspiration. Food breaks at San Chaz, Rin Con Rello, and of course Jamaican Daves. Last but not least Silver Lake and the great sand dunes Michigan has so much to offer this is just my West side Version of this great state.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate this shoutout to my mother Linda Kay Blackman one of the most shrewdest business women I have ever known.

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