#best09: COLABorate

Dec 23, 2009 by Monica Danna    No Comments    Posted under: Best '09

As part of the Best of 2009 Blog Challenge I’ll be blogging daily on the bests of 2009. Bigger than a bread basket.

{December 21 Project. What did you start this year that you’re proud of?}

My consultantcy: co.lab!

It’s been my dream for 5 years to start my own business, and this year I made it happen. Not without the encouragement and support of many, many amazing peeps.

The idea behind co.lab began as a collaboration between me and business partner (and partner in crime) Chris Valdez. Chris and I have been working on freelance projects together for three years, and we were both ready to jump ship on our 9-5′s. So we did this year!

Chris has since started his own agency, Primer Grey, with mutual friends Cliff, and Chris, and we work together on many client projects. PG handles the design and web, and I take care of the PR, events and social media.

I’ve been so amazed at the opportunities I’ve had this year. From working with Houston Mayor Bill White, to the 1st Annual Mom 2.0 Summit, to Kirtsy workshops and book parties. I can’t wait to see what 2010 holds! Bring. It!

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