The Visionaries Who Built This Movement With Us
Founders Directory
When The 89th Collective was just an idea, these Founding Members believed in the vision. They invested in community, creativity, and collaboration—and helped lay the foundation for what The Collective is today.
This directory is dedicated to celebrating their businesses, sharing their stories, and connecting you to the incredible entrepreneurs shaping East St. Louis and beyond.
Meet Our Founding Members
Devon Moddy
CEOMom Empire
Evelyn Williams
89 Blooms
Teresa Johnson
Chariti Home
Dr. Champ Prude
Cause a Storm Academy
Denale Powell
Curious Counselor LLC
Dagne Barton
ValUAdded Consulting
Cortez Springer
Local Biz Marketers
Blythe Seva
Lavoir Creations Inc
Camille Dangerfield
The Black Street
Erika Cobbs
Easy Solutions Concierge
MyKeia Thomas
St. Clair Volleyball Academy
Tammy Bush
Tam's Beautiful Butterflies
Raeann/Doria Holland
Legacy 1106
MacKenzie Grayson
Melanin Mom Movement
Kayla Lucas
Statprob Venture Labs LLC
Justin Evans
Living Legacy 360
JD Dixon
Empire 13
Zorina Brown
The Pampered Collection
Shaneal Clayborne
Clayborne Enterprises
Why This Matters
When you support a Founding Member of The 89th Collective, you’re not just supporting a business—you’re investing in a movement that’s changing what entrepreneurship looks like in East St. Louis.
From pop-up shops to community events, every founder listed here has played a role in building a space where ambition meets access, and passion meets a plan.
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