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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...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2025For more information, contact:Kayla Arnoldkarnold@westfield.in.gov(463) 214-1928Innovative platform reflects Westfield’s commitment to business growth and investmentWESTFIELD, IN—The City of Westfield (IN) Economic Development Department proudly introduces its new website, westfieldecdev.com, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The new website establishes a consistent brand aligned with the...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Acadiana Planning Commission by Golden Shovel Agency.A $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is helping the Acadiana Planning Commission plan a future for underutilized properties in four Acadiana communities. The FY2025 Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant awarded in May...Continue Reading

Simplify Your Travel Plans with the New Events Calendar and Hand-Crafted ItinerariesPASADENA, TX — The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) has officially launched a new tourism website for the city’s new Destination Marketing Program, Visit Pasadena, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. This website is a valuable resource for...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2025For more information, contact:Bethany QuinnPresidentGolden Shovel Agencybquinn@goldenshovelagency.comGolden Shovel Agency Clients Win IEDC Awards, Recognized as International Leaders in Economic DevelopmentFive organizations take home IEDC 2025 Excellence Awards for standout strategies in community advancement and innovationLITTLE FALLS, MN – Five Golden Shovel Agency (GSA) clients received a...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Twin Cities Development Association by Golden Shovel Agency.Childcare is a national economic development issue, with up to 1.9 million parents reducing their hours or missing work monthly because of inadequate childcare. Lack of access is also felt in Scotts Bluff County,...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Greater Freemont Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency.To address the childcare shortage and challenges related to affordable and accessible care in the area, the Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) teamed up with Midland University MBA students to pinpoint what could be...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for City of St. Cloud Economic Development Authority by Golden Shovel Agency.Great River Children's Museum opened on June 10 and immediately attracted families from across St. Cloud and beyond. In its first month, visitors came from 29 states and the United Kingdom...Continue Reading

For the first time, Google has released detailed data on how much energy AI consumes. This transparency is a big step forward: until now, information on the environmental impact of AI models was largely proprietary.Google’s findings show that while AI adoption is rapidly increasing, efficiency improvements are keeping pace. Over...Continue Reading

A Celebration of Community & MomentumPasadena, Texas has officially unveiled its brand-new tourism website and brand identity—Visit Pasadena—with a launch party that was nothing short of electric. The celebration drew a full house of community leaders, business owners, and residents, all eager to see how Pasadena’s love of “Boots, Bayous...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Wilmington, DE Office of Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.Developers navigating the Northeast corridor are familiar with the challenges: delays, bureaucratic hurdles, and unclear permitting processes.Wilmington is the exception. Transparent permitting, clear timelines, and a step-by-step guide give Wilmington a competitive...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Bismarck/Mandan Chamber EDC by Golden Shovel Agency.Families in Bismarck, North Dakota, have a new childcare option supported by the University of Mary. The Butler Center for Early Learning opened in June 2025 and welcomed its first group of infants, toddlers, and...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Emporia Regional Development Association by Golden Shovel Agency.People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) can find a sense of community and work opportunities through Hetlinger Developmental Services. The organization offers employment support and day services to help people who would otherwise...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Choose Carver County by Golden Shovel Agency.Minnesota’s summers are cherished by residents and visitors alike, and there’s no better place to celebrate summer than in Carver County! Scenic parks, pristine lakes, miles of hiking or biking trails and a dedication to...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Butler County Finance Authority by Golden Shovel Agency.The Butler County Finance Authority has launched the Jobs & Development Bond Fund to support businesses in key sectors, enabling them to grow, expand, and hire. The fund is designed to provide long-term, fixed-rate...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Western Kansas Rural Economic Development Alliance by Golden Shovel Agency.Tell the boss you’re taking some PTO, throw the kids in the car, and get ready to hit the road for an irresistible lineup of county fairs and carnivals in Kansas!  Word...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Kitsap Economic Development Alliance by Golden Shovel Agency.It’s a project seven years in the making. A string of impossibles made possible by a group of energized visionaries who dreamed of something better for a former business corridor that had become vacated,...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Roswell-Chavez County Economic Development Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency.Chaves County residents are eagerly awaiting the National Championship Air Races, which run from September 10 to 14 this year. This will be the first year the races are held in their new...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Grow Wabash County by Golden Shovel Agency.Modular housing is too often misunderstood. When people hear the word “modular,” many picture a mobile home or a shipping container unit. But that’s not what’s on the table. True modular homes are built to...Continue Reading

Fresh design and strategic tools empower workforce and economic developmentDAWES COUNTY, NE—The Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation (NNDC) is proud to introduce a new website, nndc-chadron.com, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The website will be valuable for reinforcing the potential existing in the region and NNDC with existing members,...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency.Family-owned farms are the backbone of Jamestown-Stutsman County. With a heritage deeply rooted in agriculture, our economy is homegrown.National Family Owned & Operated Business Day kicks off on June 23, and with it, no better...Continue Reading

WALL, SD–The Wall Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has redesigned its website, www.wallsdedc.com, to highlight the “Businesses & Families Thrive Here!” guidepost for this ideally located community in western South Dakota. Developed in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency, the refreshed, easily to navigate site showcases the multiple advantages of launching and...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for the Wilmington, DE Office of Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.In the northeast corner of Wilmington, DE, a neighborhood once teeming with life and potential has long been overlooked. Riverside, initially built in the 1950s to house returning white World War...Continue Reading