UGC Content
Product demos, restaurant features, hotel stays, testimonials, unboxings, and lifestyle video you can post and run as ads.
Port Huron, MI · info@laforgecollective.online
Issue Nº 01 · Port Huron, MI 48060
A marketing agency for destination businesses & community brands — from the foot of the Blue Water Bridge.
LaForge Collective builds signature marketing systems for hotels, restaurants, venues, festivals, chambers, and nonprofits — strategy, content, creators, and reporting under one monthly partnership.
A — Manifesto
Rooted in Port Huron.
Built for now.
We bring structure to big ideas and clarity to complex projects — so brands in the Blue Water Area can create, collaborate, and conquer.
Strategy
Thoughtful frameworks built on a decade of real-world marketing.
Experience
Decisions informed by the rooms we've been in and the work we've shipped.
Execution
Hands-on delivery — nothing gets lost between planning and launch.
Fig. 01 — Studio Notes
Strategy first. Story always.
B — Practice
LaForge Collective was founded after more than a decade of leading marketing initiatives, planning high-impact events, and advising businesses at every stage — from local startups to anchor organizations across the Blue Water Area.
What began as a service for marketing strategy and event planning in Port Huron has become a trusted resource for brands seeking direction, organization, and momentum.
LaForge Creator Network · Powered by The Collective Creators
Brands don't need another agency retainer — they need authentic content, on time, from people who know the audience. We built the roster so you don't have to.
UGC Content
Product demos, restaurant features, hotel stays, testimonials, unboxings, and lifestyle video you can post and run as ads.
Influencer Campaigns
Creators post to their own Michigan audiences — real voices, real reach, fully managed and contracted.
Professional Photography
Food, hospitality, retail, commercial, and events — shot to brand standard and delivered edited.
Event Coverage Crews
Not one photographer. A photographer, a vertical video creator, and a social lead — with same-day content.
C — Brand & Social
Identity, content, and social channels designed to look and sound like the business behind them — and the occasional brand event when it's time to celebrate.
Fig. 02 — Social Channels
Feeds that sound like you.
Fig. 03 — Content Studio
Reels, photo, and product stories.
Brand
Logo, type, color, and guidelines built to scale across feed, website, packaging, and print.
Social
Monthly content plans, on-brand photo and video, and a feed that actually looks like you — not a template.
Campaigns
Product drops, seasonal pushes, and paid social campaigns that turn audience into customers.
Events
Launch parties, ribbon cuttings, pop-ups, and brand-forward events — produced end to end.
D — Approach
No two clients are the same — and we keep it that way. Our approach is collaborative and customized, blending brand strategy, social media, and event planning so nothing gets lost between plan and launch.
We listen first. Then we create solutions that fit your goals, your audience, and your capacity. We value clear communication, honest timelines, and work that feels as good as it performs.
E — Signature Systems
Four proven frameworks — built once, tailored to you, and run monthly with AI-assisted planning and our creator network behind them.
For new businesses opening their doors. Positioning, identity, launch campaign, and a first 90 days of content — so you open to an audience instead of to silence.
For restaurants, venues, and nonprofits. A monthly growth engine: strategy, AI-assisted content planning, creator capture days, community management, and reporting.
For festivals, fundraisers, and community events. A full marketing timeline — announce, sell, cover, and recap — engineered to fill the room and keep the momentum after.
For brands that need footage, not meetings. Creator days, UGC, reels, and photography from the LaForge Creator Network — edited, captioned, and delivered ready to post.
F — Monthly Partnerships
We take on a limited number of retainer clients so every one gets senior strategy, real capture days, and reporting you can hand to a board. Three-month minimum.
$1,000/ month
Small businesses that need to show up consistently.
$1,500/ month
Restaurants, retail, and venues building an audience.
$2,000/ month
Destination brands that want to lead the market.
$2,500/ month
Chambers, downtowns, tourism, and anchor organizations.
Who we specialize in
Every partnership runs on our internal systems — AI-assisted content planning, brand voice documents, templated onboarding, and automated monthly reporting — so your budget goes to strategy and creative, not admin.
G — Book & Build
Need social coverage for a single event? Skip the retainer. Pick a tier, add what you need, and lock the date — like Instacart, but for content. Reels, stories, and posts delivered fast, on-brand, and ready to ride the post-event wave.
No retainer · No long-term contract
F — Build Your Package
Pick a brand level, the social support that matches your bandwidth, and add event help only if you need it. Set your vibe, timeline, and budget — send the whole package over in one click.
Interactive · Take 3 minutes
A package builder, like a tasting menu.
F — Inquiries
Tell us a little about your event or campaign. We respond within two business days.