Come On In. You Belong Here.
A warm, welcoming coworking community in the heart of downtown Clare, Michigan — where local entrepreneurs lift each other up, share big ideas, and build something worth being proud of.
"We cheer each other on here. When one of us wins, we all feel it."
Shop on Your Schedule
Shop on Your Schedule
Several shops inside The Collaborative are open through our Honor System from 7 a.m.–7 p.m., seven days a week—even when the individual business owners aren't onsite.
Simply come in, browse, and follow the easy checkout instructions posted in each participating shop. It's shopping built on trust, community, and the belief that people are still good.
Learn How the Honor System WorksSo Much Good Stuff Under One Roof
Honestly, it's hard to describe The Collaborative without just saying — come see it for yourself. Behind every door is a real person doing work they love, serving our Clare, Michigan community, and making this town a little more special every day.
This Is What Good Neighbors Do
- ✦Throw events and promotions together
- ✦Send customers to each other — genuinely
- ✦Cheer each other on across social media
- ✦Show up for the community beyond these walls
- ✦Support local nonprofits and causes we care about
- ✦Celebrate every win, big or small
Just a block from Cops and Doughnuts, we're right in the middle of everything that makes Clare, Michigan the kind of place worth putting down roots.
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What People Are Saying
Antonio Duarte
"I recently purchased clothing from this brand and was really impressed with the overall quality and style. The fabric feels comfortable and durable, and the fit is true to size, which made the shopping experience much easier."
Jennifer Koch
"This place is perfect. I love the energy and atmosphere. Awesome shops and the building is gorgeous. A must stop place in Clare, MI."
Laura Taylor
"We spend a weekend in Clare a few times a year. One of the top highlights is shopping The Collab! It's wonderful!"
Mistie Easlick
Jessica Hardin
"I recently used the rentable office space at the Cardinal and Clover Collaborative while visiting from Texas, and it was an absolute gem! Located in a charming old mercantile building that also houses boutiques, a hair salon, a massage office, and a tattoo parlor, the atmosphere is both unique and inviting. The owner has considered every detail, making this workspace both professional and cozy. I only wish I had a space like this back home! Highly recommend it to anyone needing a well-equipped place to work."
Kody Bear an his 2 humans
"I went to the hair salon and had Angie do my hair. She did a wonderful job I have very long hair and I'm very picky about how short it's going to be cut and she made sure before she put scissors to it that it was right she tapered it on the ends just like I like she did my bangs better than they've been done in a very long time I'm very satisfied and the price I can't believe the price I would definitely go there again and it's very cool inside it's old school architecture it's nice."
There's a spot in here with your name on it.
If you're a purpose-driven entrepreneur in mid-Michigan who believes in lifting others up, we'd love to have you as a neighbor.