Where fine cigars meet genuine hospitality. Apply to join, get recognized, and grow with us.
Setting the Standard
FOR CIGAR LOUNGES
IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA ✦
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BUILT BY CREEKSIDE CIGAR CO.
THE CREEKSIDE COLLECTIVE IS A CURATED NETWORK OF CIGAR LOUNGES RAISING THE BAR FOR HOSPITALITY, SERVICE AND SELECTION. MEMBERS SHARE A SIMPLE PROMISE: TREAT GUESTS BETTER THAN WE FOUND THEM. IN RETURN, WE SPOTLIGHT YOUR LOUNGE, CONNECT YOU WITH LIKE-MINDED OPERATORS, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW TOGETHER.
WHAT THE CREEKSIDE COLLECTIVE OFFERS:
01 VERIFIED STANDARD.
YOU’RE RECOGNIZED AS A CREEKSIDE COLLECTIVE LOUNGE WITH A CLEAR HOSPITALITY, SERVICE AND SELECTION STANDARD GUESTS CAN TRUST.
02 PRACTICAL SUPPORT.
YOU GET SIMPLE PLAYBOOKS, CHECKLISTS, AND TRAINING TOOLS THAT HELP YOUR TEAM DELIVER CONSISTENT, HIGH-LEVEL SERVICE EVERY DAY.
03 EXCLUSIVE ACCESS & SPOTLIGHT.
YOU RECEIVE ACCESS TO LIMITED RELEASES, COLLECTIVE MERCH AND SELECT FEATURES THAT HELP YOUR LOUNGE STAND OUT WITHOUT LOSING ITS IDENTITY.
2 tiers to the collective
01
PREFERRED LOUNGE
FOR APPROVED LOUNGES THAT MEET THE CREEKSIDE STANDARD. VERIFIED RECOGNITION, PRACTICAL TOOLS, AND A COMMUNITY THAT HELPS YOU DELIVER GREAT HOSPITALITY—EVERY DAY.
BENEFITS:
BADGE: CREEKSIDE COLLECTIVE — PREFERRED LOUNGE
DIRECTORY: VERIFIED LISTING
RELEASES: ACCESS TO LIMITED EDITION ALLOCATIONS EACH YEAR
MARKETING KIT: ‘CREEKSIDE COLLECTIVE’ BADGE
COMMUNITY: LOUNGE OWNER ROUNDTABLES + SHARED PLAYBOOKS
TRAINING: ACCESS TO OUR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES & TRAINING PROCESSES
REASONS TO JOIN:
SIGNAL TRUST TO GUESTS WITH A RECOGNIZED STANDARD
MAKE SERVICE CONSISTENT WITH CHECKLISTS, TEMPLATES, AND PEER FEEDBACK
DRIVE SALES VIA THE DIRECTORY AND CREEKSIDE MENTIONS
KEEP THE HUMIDOR FRESH WITH LIMITED RELEASES AND READY-TO-USE ASSETS
LEARN WITH PEERS AND SHARE WHAT WORKS TO LEVEL UP YOUR TEAM
ELEVATE THE INDUSTRY: USE THE STANDARD TO MAKE HOSPITALITY NON-NEGOTIABLE IN CIGARS
02
PARTNER LOUNGE
THE PARTNER LOUNGE TIER IS FOR TOP PERFORMERS WHO WANT DEEPER COLLABORATION WITH CREEKSIDE. IT BUILDS ON EVERYTHING IN PREFERRED AND ADDS HIGH-IMPACT VISIBILITY, CO-CREATED RELEASES, AND DIRECT ACCESS TO OUR TEAM—SO YOUR HOSPITALITY STANDARD BECOMES A GROWTH ENGINE.
BENEFITS (EVERYTHING IN PREFERRED, PLUS):
FEATURES: PODCAST/YOUTUBE STORIES AND PROFILES (WHEN A FIT)
COLLABS: CO-BRANDED/LIMITED RELEASES AND CREEKSIDE EVENT INTEGRATIONS
SPOTLIGHT: ENHANCED PLACEMENT IN THE LOUNGE DIRECTORY
1:1 ACCESS: QUARTERLY STRATEGY CALLS WITH CREEKSIDE LEADERSHIP
REASONS TO JOIN:
ELEVATE THE INDUSTRY: ACCESS PRACTICAL HOSPITALITY TRAINING, REAL-WORLD PLAYBOOKS, AND PEER ACCOUNTABILITY—AND HELP MAKE SERVICE A NON-NEGOTIABLE STANDARD IN CIGARS. WHEN YOUR TEAM LEVELS UP, THE WHOLE INDUSTRY DOES.
GROW QUALIFIED AWARENESS THROUGH AUTHENTIC, STORY-DRIVEN FEATURES—NOT ADS
TURN HOSPITALITY INTO DEMAND WITH ACCESS TO RELEASES GUESTS ACTIVELY SEEK OUT
STAND OUT LOCALLY WITH PRIORITIZED DIRECTORY PLACEMENT AND RICHER CONTENT
SHARPEN THE OPERATION VIA REGULAR STRATEGY SESSIONS AND SHARED PLAYBOOKS
BE FIRST IN THE ROOM FOR SUMMIT IDEAS, CONNECTIONS, AND EARLY OPPORTUNITIES
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$2500 ANNUAL DUES
PREFERRED LOUNGE MEMBER
LIMITED TO 5 LOUNGES
Verified recognition, practical tools, and a community that helps you deliver great hospitality—every day.
$5000 ANNUAL DUES
PARTNER LOUNGE MEMBER
LIMITED TO 3 LOUNGES
For the countries best lounges who want deeper collaboration with Creekside. Everything in Preferred, plus high-impact visibility and direct access.
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST
THIS STARTED AS A SIMPLE BELIEF WE LIVE EVERY DAY AT CREEKSIDE: GREAT CIGARS ARE BETTER WHEN THEY’RE PAIRED WITH GENUINE HOSPITALITY. WE BUILT THE COLLECTIVE TO RECOGNIZE LOUNGES THAT SHARE THAT MINDSET, SWAP WHAT WORKS, AND RAISE THE BAR FOR OUR INDUSTRY TOGETHER. IF YOU CARE ABOUT WARM GREETINGS, CLEAN SPACES, THOUGHTFUL CURATION, AND LEAVING PEOPLE BETTER THAN YOU FOUND THEM….WE’RE ON THE SAME TEAM. I’M GRATEFUL YOU’RE HERE AND EXCITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR LOUNGE.
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