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How we got here.

Our mission at College Company is to deliver cutting-edge design in a fun, professional and creative environment. Listening is key. From knowing how to maximize a client’s marketing budget to learning about their competition, we approach each new project with a puzzle-solving strategy. It’s all about what will work for our client.

College Company began in 1998 when, after gaining extensive experience as a designer and senior art director, Colleen College decided to channel her professional talents into freelance work after the birth of her son. “I left my position with the agency so I could spend more time working toward the recovery of my then infant son, who was diagnosed with autism,” Colleen says. “He has made amazing progress over the years and is by far my greatest inspiration. Initially, my design business was started to fulfill his needs, but what I found along the way was that it fulfilled mine.”

A graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Colleen cites developing relationships with her clients as the most enjoyable aspect of her business. “One of the reasons I feel my business has succeeded is because I can work creatively and professionally. I know what it takes to accomplish a job on budget and deadline and get to see the results of my efforts first-hand as a business owner.”

College Company works with a team of talented and outstanding designers, photographers, copy writers and web developers.

Certifications

• Woman owned business certified by the VDMBE
  (Virginia Department Minority Business Enterprise).
• Licensed and registered in the state of Virginia
• Registered eVA member
• A Five Star Vendor with the University of Virginia
  (U.Va Supplier #47432)

Recent Awards

• Magnum Opus Award '09
  Print, U.Va Patent Foundation, What to do with the Next Big Thing
  
• PIVA '07
  1st Place, Best In Print, VFH Annual Report

Causes

We believe in doing good works. Whether it be design services or monetary donations, the following organizations have benefited from the College Company in 2009:

• The Covenant School (VA)
• Park Street Academy (VA)
• First United Methodist Church (VA)
• Charlottesville Women's Four Miler (VA)
• Somerset Hills Autism Institute (NJ)
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Transformation Ministries First Baptist Church (VA)

©2009 College Company, LLC l a Virginia Certified Woman-Owned Business l 101 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 l 434.293.4741