08/29/2026
11 years. Countless entrepreneurs served. A lasting impact.
This week, we pause to recognize Stina Long, Founder, President & CEO of Create Campaign, Inc., and the visionary founder whose dedication has helped transform the Midwest entrepreneurship ecosystem.
For more than a decade, Christina has poured her vision, energy and heart into creating pathways for entrepreneurs to launch, innovate and grow. She has helped entrepreneurs structure strong, sustainable businesses while connecting them to essential funding, resources and knowledge—removing barriers and expanding access for diverse entrepreneurs.
What began as a half-day entrepreneurship forum in 2015 has evolved into a leading and trusted business development nonprofit serving entrepreneurs throughout the Midwest. That evolution is a testament to Christina’s vision and commitment to building an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can create economic impact, sustainability and generational wealth.
We are incredibly proud of the strong foundation Christina has built for Create Campaign and the countless entrepreneurs she has touched along the way.
While we honored her wishes not to host a celebration in her honor—one she truly deserves—we couldn’t let the week end without sharing a few throwback photos that capture just a fraction of her impact, the entrepreneurs she has touched, the partners who believed in her vision, and the team she inspired to share the work.
Christina’s mantra has been: “Let’s create.”
And that is exactly what we will continue to do.
“Let’s create” is more than a phrase. It is the spirit she has instilled in this organization and the go-forward for Create Campaign. We will proudly carry it with us as we build upon the foundation she has created and continue advancing economic impact through entrepreneurship.
Thank you, Christina, for 11 years of believing, building, connecting and creating.
Your impact is woven into the stories of so many entrepreneurs, and your legacy will continue through the work ahead.
Let’s keep creating!
