Category Archives: Economic Gateway

Marshall and Brossoit Will Discuss “Successful Economic Development Websites” at the 2012 SMART Conference

Des Moines, IA, (Golden Shovel Agency) –- Golden Shovel Agency Vice Presidents Aaron Brossoit and John Marshall will present two breakout sessions at the 2012 SMART Conference in downtown Des Moines starting May 3rd.  The conference will be held at … Continue reading

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Interacting with People on the Internet

Seth Godin, in his recent book Linchpin writes the following: Every interaction you have with a coworker or customer is an opportunity to practice the art of interaction. Every product you make represents an opportunity to design something that has … Continue reading

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Economic Development Author, Mark Lautman, Offers Free Webinar on the “Gumption Cycle” of community development.

LITTLE FALLS, MN, November 15,2011– The creators of Economic Gateway and Economic GateKeeper have partnered with Mark Lautman to provide local community leaders and economic developers a forum to discuss new ways to think about, plan, and measure economic development. … Continue reading

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Customer Service is a Commitment, not a Marketing Slogan

Full disclosure:  I believe communities deserve a professional website and a polished social media strategy.  Furthermore, I believe communities should also have the same access to experts in the field online community development and branding. In my industry, online marketing … Continue reading

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Economic Opportunity and Employment is available in South Dakota Regional Workforce Summit, to be held November 15, 2011

MITCHELL, SD - A Regional Workforce Summit will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. The summit will be held at the Tech Center on the Mitchell Technical Institute I-90 Campus.  The summit will highlight the James River Valley Corridors surplus … Continue reading

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Communities find GateKeeper Social Media Strategy to be Simple, Cost-Effective, and Successful

Little Falls, Minn. GateKeeper is proving to be the “difference-maker” for communities who are serious about moving their social media strategy forward. Social media is gaining traction as a PR tool for communities who wish to attract new businesses. As … Continue reading

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Greater Fremont Development Council Chooses Golden Shovel Agency to Promote Economic Development Online

FREMONT, NE – The sixth largest city in Nebraska is partnering with Golden Shovel Agency to refresh their economic development website and expand their social media presence. The diverse economic base of technology, agribusiness, food processing and advanced manufacturing has … Continue reading

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Marshall and Brossoit Will Bring GateKeeper to 2011 Wyoming Economic Association Fall Conference

Golden Shovel Executives Will Offer WEDA Attendees the Chance to Sample New Social Management Service Focusing on Helping Economic Developers Build and Engage Loyal Online Communities Casper, WY, (Golden Shovel Agency) –- Golden Shovel Agency Vice Presidents Aaron Brossoit and … Continue reading

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Golden Shovel Agency Promotes Social Media Strategy Practices for Economic Developers

          Contact: Heidi Thielen hthielen@goldenshovelagency.com 888-266-4778  Economic Developers considering social media use can now access a free strategy kit to assist in launching a community branding campaign. Little Falls, MN – August 17, 2011 – Golden … Continue reading

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Marshall and Brossoit Embark on WhistleStop Tour in the Midwest

Golden Shovel VP’s John Marshall and Aaron Brossoit are on a four-day tour of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska to continue to educate communities about the benefits of the Economic Gateway and Economic GateKeeper solutions. Each of these web solutions … Continue reading

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