Common Ground Management (CGM), LLC, founded by James Burks, Dominique Landry and Sherman Washington, is a lifestyle/management company that unites consumers through platforms that feature art, commerce, education, entertainment and philanthropy, in addition to offering operational and promotional solutions for small and start-up companies. Through its services, CGM is dedicated to enhancing the community through business development practices, and cultivating personal relationships with patrons and advocacy organizations, facilitating their growth and advancement.