Connection, Community, Culture

all in one place

Introducing our quarterly magazine. We’re bringing together local business features, community stories, and neighborhood insights into a single, beautifully curated publication.

Launching IN PRINT - with limited physical copies - on October 1, 2026.

Community Collective

An intentional look at culture and community in Southern Washington and Northern Waukesha Counties Exclusive and limited print editions available, digital editions are unlimited. All prints are free.

What’s Inside

We highlight one business from each county showcasing who they are and how they can support you.

Featured Local Businesses

Local History & Folklore

Wisconsin is filled with deeply rich, and sometimes dark, history. Learn more trivia and lore inside!

Three non-profits grace our pages to highlight the efforts they put in each day to make our community stronger. Two of which are chosen by each counties sponsor.

Non-Profit Spotlights

Interactive Features

Black and white image with various symbols, arrows, and text arranged in a circular, maze-like pattern.

Collective Passport

Your Ticket to Local Adventure

Inside every issue, you’ll find the Collective Passport a curated, interactive guide designed to get you out into the community exploring businesses. Collect all passport stamps and you’ll be entered to win a local gift basket valued over $400!

A white flag with a blue circle and a white star in the center, flying against a cloudy sky.

Community Pillar Award

Celebrating our Leaders

We believe in honoring the people who build, support, and uplift our neighborhoods. Every quarter, the Community Collective proudly presents the Community Pillar Award, shining a spotlight on an exceptional local individual and business owner.

Get Involved: Know someone who embodies the spirit of our community? The website will soon be open for peer-nominated submissions for our premier issue.

The Community Collective: Showcase

Black and white photo of a historic building with a clock tower, ornate architecture, and a pointed roof. Street lamps and leafless trees are in the foreground.

Local residents get to meet local business owners and learn more about who they are and what they do.

Micro activation stations where you get to win prizes and learn more about the people living in your community.

Handcrafted, wooden adult carnival games.

An environment curated to connect and simply have fun. (Okay and maybe win some really cool things too).

A business showcase event where local businesses create connections with local residents.