Meet Lucy

Common Ground Impact was founded by Lucy Horvath, a communications and stakeholder engagement professional with nearly 20 years of experience supporting a family-owned small business through growth, operations, customer relationships, compliance, and day-to-day business challenges.

After spending much of her career helping businesses navigate practical realities behind the scenes, Lucy developed a passion for helping organizations strengthen communication, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting value for the people they serve.

Living with a neurological physical disability has also shaped her perspective on accessibility, inclusion, and the importance of creating solutions that work in the real world—not just on paper. This lived experience influences her commitment to helping organizations build stronger connections with employees, customers, communities, and stakeholders.

Today, Lucy combines practical business experience with advanced studies in social responsibility, sustainability, and supply chain integrity to help small and growing organizations move from ideas to action.

Education & Professional Development

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Responsibility & Sustainability (In Progress)
    University of St. Michael's College, University of Toronto

  • Supply Chain Integrity for Entrepreneurs Micro-Credential June 2026 | IIAL

  • Certified Supply Chain Integrity Professional (CSCIP) Candidate

Areas of Focus

  • Communications & Brand Support

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Accessibility & Inclusion

  • Social Responsibility & Sustainability

  • Business Practices & Operational Excellence

  • Responsible Supply Chain Practices

Explore Our Services

■ Small Business is Smart Business™

Building Common Ground Between Business Goals and Meaningful Impact.

We help small businesses strengthen communication, improve stakeholder relationships, and create practical solutions that support long-term growth.

OUR Approach

How We Support Small Business Growth

Practical support designed to help small businesses move from ideas to action. Our approach focuses on communication, relationships, accessibility, and sustainable growth.

01 / COMMUNICATION

02 / STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Are your customers hearing the message you want to send?

Do you know what matters most to the people who impact your business?

Strong communication helps businesses build trust, strengthen relationships, and connect more effectively with customers, employees, suppliers, and communities.

Build stronger relationships with the people who matter most to your business and create opportunities for meaningful feedback and collaboration.

03 / ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION

04 / SUSTAINABILITY & VALUE

Is your business welcoming and accessible to everyone you serve?

How can your business create value today while preparing for tomorrow?

Identify practical ways to improve accessibility, strengthen customer experience, and create more inclusive workplaces.

Explore practical opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, manage risk, and support long-term business success.

Our METHOD

The Engagement Funnel™

A practical framework designed to help businesses identify priorities, engage stakeholders, and move from intention to action.

Discovery Session

Small Business is Smart Business™

START WITH A CONVERSATION

The Engagement Funnel™ begins with understanding your business, your goals, and what matters most to you.