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Redesigned Websites Provide User-Friendly Experience to Showcase Upton’s Unique Qualities and Opportunities for Growth UPTON, WY -- The Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB) and Upton Chamber of Commerce have proudly announced the launch of their newly redesigned websites, www.uedb.org and www.uptonwy.com. The organizations worked closely with Golden Shovel Agency...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Wyandotte Economic Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency. Over 250 manufacturers across more than 15 industries call Wyandotte County, Kansas, home. Since October was Manufacturing Month, it was the perfect time for Wyandotte Economic Development Council (WYEDC) to continue our commitment...Continue Reading

As an economic developer, you’re constantly seeking new ways to attract businesses and talent to your community to promote economic growth. One effective tool that can assist you in achieving these goals is a microsite, which can be utilized for specific campaigns or programs. What is a Microsite?...Continue Reading

Leading Economic Development Organization, One East Kentucky Partners with Golden Shovel Agency to Launch Redesigned Website and Attract Businesses to the Region PAINTSVILLE, KY -- One East Kentucky, the leading economic development organization in eastern Kentucky, is excited to announce the launch of its redesigned website (www.oneeastky.com). The website...Continue Reading

New Website Engages Residents and Visitors, Providing Important Information That Is Easily Accessible DEVILS LAKE, ND -- The City of Devils Lake, ND is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, developed in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency, to enhance its online presence. Located at dvlnd.com, the...Continue Reading

Economic developers focused on quality of life improvements are finding it easier to attract workers to their community. As flexible work arrangements become more common, people are searching for prioritizing communities they will enjoy living in when conducting a job search. There are grants that can help to fund these...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Carlsbad Department of Development by Golden Shovel Agency. Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) was announced as one of seven community-based Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) recognized for state certification by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) because of the high level...Continue Reading

As an economic developer, you understand that economic recessions can wreak havoc on local businesses and communities. These times of economic uncertainty cause businesses to shut down, people to lose jobs, and local economies to crumble. However, with the right strategies, you can recession-proof your economic development efforts and ensure...Continue Reading

The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2022. The awards were presented on Friday, February 24th, during the TEDC's 2023 Legislative Conference in Austin, Texas. The Economic Excellence Recognition program provides recognition to economic development organizations that meet a...Continue Reading

Any local community’s ability to work toward positive economic development hinges upon the presence of a fully functioning infrastructure to facilitate its basic necessities. This includes hard infrastructure like sufficient roads and highways, in addition to a strong electrical grid, sufficient water, and, more recently, broadband coverage for all. Economic...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Ramsey County by Golden Shovel Agency. Over the last 30 years, the role of trade careers in the American economy has been greatly minimized. Manufacturing, in general, has been gaining momentum across the nation since the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to...Continue Reading

Google has been pushing for all websites to move to “https” communications (sometimes referred to as SSL) so that the web is safer to browse. Having an https connection will protect your data and your website visitors. Because Google rewards safe website practices, your website must adopt them to ensure...Continue Reading

Talent recruitment and workforce development is top of mind for economic developers looking to meet the needs of growing companies, while ensuring their community can support additional business growth and attraction. Those who are fortunate to have strong partnerships with local community colleges may find that programs are already in...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for La Grande Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency. Workforce advancement is a multi-faceted endeavor to meet the needs of employees and employers alike. In rural communities like La Grande, developing a skilled workforce is critical to advancing the region’s economy...Continue Reading

Google is worried. University professors are worried. High school English teachers are worried.  ChatGPT continues to make headlines and fuel dystopian fears of artificial intelligence technology replacing search engines, writing, and basically our lives. Being an economic development marketing innovator, I decided to test the usefulness of ChatGPT...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Palestine Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency. Big things are happening in Palestine, Texas. Not only is it a prime spot for business relocation and expansion, but a new medical school is also opening, in Tyler, TX, to help meet...Continue Reading

New Website Will Help West Central WI Workers Get Back to Work MENOMONIE, WI -- West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, aka West Central Works, recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster workforce development in the West...Continue Reading

New Website to Provide a Comprehensive Resource for Businesses & Community Members Alike DENTON, TX -- The Denton Economic Development Partnership recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster economic growth. The website has a simple interface and...Continue Reading

101 Professional Marketing Tips & Tricks for Economic Developers Marketing is a crucial part of economic development. However, many economic developers do not have any professional training in the marketing industry. That’s where help from an agency like Golden Shovel comes in. Audrey Anderson, Director of Marketing &...Continue Reading

New Website Showcases Roswell-Chaves County & All That It Has to Offer ROSWELL, NM -- Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster economic development. The website has an aesthetically professional look...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for West Valley City Economic Optimization & RDA by Golden Shovel Agency. For long-range sustainable economic development, good community development is an absolute necessity. Quality of life significantly factors into residents’ decisions to stay, new families’ conclusions on where to relocate, and...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Giddings Economic Development Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency. The creative economy is a vital economic engine for Texas, growing more than 30 percent over the last decade. In fact, the Texas Arts and Culture Industry generated $6.1 billion for the...Continue Reading

As we enter a new year, you may be wondering how to include remote workers in your workforce attraction strategy. We all know that there are many, many more people working remotely now than there ever have been in the past. In fact, in June of 2022, a Gallup survey reported...Continue Reading

New Website Supports Tagline, “Working for Our Region” MIDLAND, TX -- The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster regional development and economic growth throughout the Permian Basin. The website is...Continue Reading