We’re honored to be featured in the Daily Herald as part of their spotlight on local entrepreneurs during National Small Business Week! The article highlights how small businesses across Cook County are navigating the evolving economic and creative landscape in 2025 — and how we’re staying optimistic, adaptive, and driven by purpose.
Our founder, Carly Perez, spoke candidly about what it means to grow a creative agency in today’s fast-moving world:
“2025 is full of opportunity — but it’s also real work, especially for women trying to build sustainable, values-driven, and standout agencies. We’ve benefited from a strong community of women rewriting the rules, sharing resources, and lifting each other up… We are working to embrace AI and technology without losing our creative edge and plan to focus on building deeper client relationships.”
At Divine Design & Marketing, we believe that meaningful marketing is rooted in values — not just trends. As we look ahead to the next chapter, our focus is clear: build smarter, move with intention, and continue delivering creative that connects.
Thank you to the Daily Herald for sharing our story, and to our clients, collaborators, and community for being a part of our journey.
Read the full feature here: Daily Herald – Small Business Week Spotlight
