https://www.goldenshovelagency.com Golden Shovel Agency News Feed Sun, 24 May 2026 14:37:44 +0000 en-US https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67665/building-brilliance-in-wilmington https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67665/building-brilliance-in-wilmington Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Workforce Development Fuels New Economic EngineRiverside, a historic neighborhood in Wilmington, DE, is demonstrating how community-centered workforce development can drive equitable economic revitalization. Key stakeholders implemented a holistic redevelopment model, the REACH Riverside initiative, to prioritize resident stability, workforce readiness, and long-term economic self-sufficiency. Early results show that investing in people,... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67410/unlocking-airport-funding-how-communities-can-turn-planning-into-progress https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67410/unlocking-airport-funding-how-communities-can-turn-planning-into-progress Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 For many communities, the biggest barrier to airport development isn’t vision — it’s funding. City leaders worry about local match requirements. Airport managers feel overwhelmed by federal processes. Economic developers see opportunity but struggle to connect aviation investments to broader growth goals.The reality is, the funding is out there for... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67302/opportunity-close-to-home https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67302/opportunity-close-to-home Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Workforce Development Expands Careers and Economic Stability in IowaIn rural Iowa, long-term economic growth is being driven by strategic investment in local talent. Workforce development efforts in Winnebago and Worth Counties demonstrate how aligning education, training, and employer needs can strengthen businesses, expand opportunity for residents, and build resilient rural... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67220/golden-shovel-agency-clients-celebrate-success-in-tedc-awards https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67220/golden-shovel-agency-clients-celebrate-success-in-tedc-awards Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Golden Shovel Agency is proud to announce that multiple clients have earned recognition in the annual Texas Economic Development Council’s (TEDC) Workforce Excellence Awards and Economic Excellence Recognition programs. Both awards programs honor cities and economic development organizations for the work they have done to enhance the business climate in... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66963/the-overlooked-resource-economic-developers-open-doors https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66963/the-overlooked-resource-economic-developers-open-doors Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As manufacturers and other corporate leaders deal with increasing challenges, strong relationships with economic development professionals can help overcome obstacles. Yet many manufacturers overlook the valuable resources developers can provide.In her recent article for Industry Today, Golden Shovel Agency President Bethany Quinn explains how corporate leaders benefit from making early... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66881/economic-development-website-rfp-alternatives-for-edos-how-an-rfp-could-hurt-your-organization-in-2026 https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66881/economic-development-website-rfp-alternatives-for-edos-how-an-rfp-could-hurt-your-organization-in-2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Economic Developers Can Meet ADA Deadlines, Reduce Risk, and Move Faster Without the Traditional RFP ProcessIf your economic development organization (EDO) is planning a new economic development website, issuing an RFP could cause delays that make it difficult for the organization to achieve its goals - especially if those goals... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66861/the-digital-bridge-connecting-talent-training-and-opportunity-through-technology https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66861/the-digital-bridge-connecting-talent-training-and-opportunity-through-technology Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Golden Shovel Agency President, Bethany Quinn's workforce article was published in FDI Alliance International Magazine's Winter 2026 Issue. In The Digital Bridge: Connecting Talent, Training, and Opportunity through Technology, she describes technology's impact on talent training, development and recruitment. Economic Developers and workforce leaders looking for innovative ways to grow... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66817/powering-the-future-how-economic-developers-are-navigating-the-growing-energy-tugofwar-between-manufacturing-and-ai https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66817/powering-the-future-how-economic-developers-are-navigating-the-growing-energy-tugofwar-between-manufacturing-and-ai Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Economic development has always been about aligning assets with opportunity. Developers in search of new investment must ensure they have the land, workforce, infrastructure, and incentives in place to support the development they hope to attract. Today, a new asset is quietly becoming the deciding factor in many growth decisions: energy... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66612/the-aviation-disruption-is-already-here-and-communities-that-hesitate-will-be-left-behind https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66612/the-aviation-disruption-is-already-here-and-communities-that-hesitate-will-be-left-behind Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Most communities believe they have time.Time to revisit their airport master plan. Time to think about autonomous aircraft once the technology matures. Time to decide whether advanced air mobility, electric aircraft, or on-demand aviation services are “real” or just another speculative trend.That assumption is the greatest risk facing local and... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66598/best-economic-development-websites-for-2026 https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66598/best-economic-development-websites-for-2026 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 In 2025, a strong digital presence is essential for economic development organizations (EDOs) seeking to attract businesses, investors, and skilled talent. The best economic development websites showcase innovative design, seamless functionality, and strategic communication to connect with their target audience effectively. In this article, we’ve curated a list of the... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66357/green-empowerment-zone-enhances-support-for-ecofriendly-development-with-new-website https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66357/green-empowerment-zone-enhances-support-for-ecofriendly-development-with-new-website Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDeveloped with Golden Shovel Agency, the new site will highlight the benefits of building and expanding green businesses in Contra Costa CountyMartinez, CA – The Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ), a cooperative effort of 13 northern California cities designed to support growth of green business in the region, has... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66359/mt-sterlingmontgomery-county-chamber-launches-two-new-sites-to-support-business-development https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66359/mt-sterlingmontgomery-county-chamber-launches-two-new-sites-to-support-business-development Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew websites for the chamber and its economic development program put tools and resources front and center for business decision makersMt. Sterling, KY – Mt. Sterling-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, the driving force behind business attraction, industry expansion, and economic growth in the region, has announced the launch of... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65414/what-site-consultants-want-to-see-on-your-economic-development-website https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65414/what-site-consultants-want-to-see-on-your-economic-development-website Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Your economic development website is more than a brochure — it’s your digital front door for site selectors, corporate location advisors, and potential investors. When consultants evaluate communities, the first impression often comes from your online presence. A strong digital marketing strategy for economic development begins with a website that... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65934/webinar-followup-more-on-todays-geopolitics-and-their-impact-on-local-development https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65934/webinar-followup-more-on-todays-geopolitics-and-their-impact-on-local-development Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 By Charlie Smith, Independent consultantGeopolitics today are fast-changing and affecting development everywhere. I addressed some of these impacts in a recent webinar for Golden Shovel Agency, and the high number of questions from participants showed just how engaged developers are right now. Since I was not able to get to... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65784/golden-shovel-agency-ceo-aaron-brossoit-named-to-nreda-board https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65784/golden-shovel-agency-ceo-aaron-brossoit-named-to-nreda-board Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/09/2025For more information, contact:Nathan Hansennhansen@goldenshovelagency.com612-414-0847Golden Shovel Agency CEO Aaron Brossoit named to NREDA BoardUnanimous vote will expand a longstanding relationship between Golden Shovel and NREDA Little Falls, MN – Golden Shovel Agency, the leading marketing and communications partner dedicated exclusively to economic development, is proud to announce that CEO... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66323/jefferson-local-development-corporation-launches-new-site-to-connect-residents-enhance-business-development https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/66323/jefferson-local-development-corporation-launches-new-site-to-connect-residents-enhance-business-development Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/04/2025Designed in collaboration with  Golden Shovel Agency, the new site is a hub for existing businesses and residents as well as a tool to attract new developmentWhitehall, MT – Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC), a nonprofit committed to promoting and enhancing the welfare of Jefferson County through economic... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65416/aiforward-content-strategies-for-economic-developers-how-to-promote-your-community-in-2026 https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65416/aiforward-content-strategies-for-economic-developers-how-to-promote-your-community-in-2026 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 By Bethany Quinn, President, Golden Shovel AgencyAs economic developers look for new ways to promote their communities online, adapting to an AI-driven search landscape has become essential. At Golden Shovel Agency, we’re helping organizations rethink their 2026 content strategies to ensure their communities stand out—both to people and to artificial... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67221/golden-shovel-agency-clients-celebrate-success-in-maedc-awards https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/67221/golden-shovel-agency-clients-celebrate-success-in-maedc-awards Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Golden Shovel Agency is proud to announce that our clients have earned multiple honors in the annual Mid-America Economic Development Association (MAEDC) Economic Development Awards. Golden Shovel Agency clients have earned recognition for outstanding marketing programs, placemaking efforts and workforce development plans in the awards program, which recognize the efforts... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65390/what-site-consultants-need-to-put-your-community-on-the-short-list https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65390/what-site-consultants-need-to-put-your-community-on-the-short-list Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Economic developers routinely ask us what site consultants want to see on an economic development website and what steps they can take to get their community on the short list. In today’s fiercely competitive environment, communities are no longer simply competing on “nice place to live” or “low taxes.” They’re... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65389/why-the-economic-gateway-is-the-best-economic-development-website-platform-outperforming-wordpress-wix-and-other-cms-options https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65389/why-the-economic-gateway-is-the-best-economic-development-website-platform-outperforming-wordpress-wix-and-other-cms-options Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Why Your Economic Development Website Platform Matters Your economic development website is your community’s digital front door — and often the first impression for site selectors, businesses, and job seekers. It’s not just a marketing tool; it’s a business attraction engine.Yet most EDOs rely on platforms like WordPress, Wix, HubSpot, or... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65180/taney-county-partnership-launches-dynamic-new-website-to-drive-economic-growth-and-talent-engagement https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65180/taney-county-partnership-launches-dynamic-new-website-to-drive-economic-growth-and-talent-engagement Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Enhanced Tools for Business Attraction and Workforce Development Signal Bold Step Forward in Regional MarketingBRANSON, MO – Taney County Partnership is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, https://www.taneycountypartnership.com, developed in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency. This modern, data-driven platform reflects the organization’s strategic focus on promoting... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65026/usda-loan-replaces-stadium-lights-of-the-sisseton-youth-baseball-association https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65026/usda-loan-replaces-stadium-lights-of-the-sisseton-youth-baseball-association Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 This article originally appeared on and was written for Rural Electric Economic Development, Inc. by Golden Shovel Agency.The Sisseton Youth Baseball Association recently received a $150,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Whetstone Valley Electric to replace the lighting in its baseball field. The loan covered half the... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65059/why-ai-strengthens-the-human-side-of-site-selection https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65059/why-ai-strengthens-the-human-side-of-site-selection Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Site selection has always been about more than numbers. Spreadsheets can point to available sites and costs, but they can't capture the culture of a community, the resilience of its workforce or the values of its leadership. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the process of site selection by handling... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65025/gravel-city-roasters-offers-good-coffee-and-great-vibes-in-emporia https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/65025/gravel-city-roasters-offers-good-coffee-and-great-vibes-in-emporia Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 This article originally appeared on and was written for Emporia Regional Development Association by Golden Shovel Agency.Residents and visitors traveling through Emporia, Kansas, can refuel at Gravel City Roasters at 715 Commercial Street. Joe Corn has owned the coffee shop since 2023, but has enjoyed making delicious drinks and treats... https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/64992/osage-valley-electric-cooperative-launches-new-website-to-enhance-member-services-and-promote-community-development https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/news/p/item/64992/osage-valley-electric-cooperative-launches-new-website-to-enhance-member-services-and-promote-community-development Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 22, 2025For more information, contact:Jana RosierDirector of Member Servicesjrosier@osagevalley.com(660) 679-3131Modern Features Improve Accessibility, Support Economic Growth, and Reinforce the Cooperative’s Role as a Community PartnerBUTLER, MO – Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is excited to announce the launch of its new website, https://www.osagevalley.com, developed in partnership with Golden...