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Best Economic Development Websites for 2025
Dec 16 2024In 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...
Rural electric cooperatives support local tourism by powering many of Minnesota's lake resorts
Jul 17 2025This article originally appeared on and was written for Great River Energy Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.Rural electric cooperatives support local tourism by powering many of Minnesota's lake resortsMinnesota's iconic lake resorts are the heartbeat of many rural communities. They generate economic activity, preserve traditions and offer visitors an...
Article by Connor O'Brien with Economic Innovation Group can be found in full here.But flatlining growth has not reversed massive pandemic-era population losses.The steep and startling decline in the number of young children living in America’s major cities was a defining demographic story of the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Heart of Texas Council of Governments by Golden Shovel Agency.A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a region’s roadmap for economic growth and development. Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) encourages residents and business owners in Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill,...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Burien, WA Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.In the quiet hum of Burien's neighborhoods, a powerful transformation is happening inside a family home and a modest preschool classroom. It's where English and Spanish blend together, where toddlers sing in two languages,...
The Events Calendar and Itineraries Make It Easier for Visitors to Plan Their TripsMCMINN COUNTY, TN—The McMinn County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has launched a new tourism website, DiscoverMcMinn.com, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The website will be valuable for attracting people looking to relax in Southeast Tennessee...
Healthcare Expansion Brings Medical Treatment Closer to Home, Supporting Workforces and Saving Lives
Jul 8 2025Business retention and expansion (BR&E) efforts send ripple effects through communities. Not only do they support job creation and stability, but they also provide access to amenities that improve the local quality of life. One of the clearest examples of BR&E building up entire regions is investment in the healthcare...
This article originally appeared on and was written for McMinn County Economic Development Authority by Golden Shovel Agency.Dairy is a valuable industry in Tennessee and an essential product of McMinn County. According to the USDA, McMinn County is the top milk-producing county in Tennessee, and one of the leaders in...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Wyandotte Economic Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency.In today's data-driven economy, data centers have become essential infrastructure and, in some cases, more important than roads, railways, and power grids that once fueled previous waves of industrial growth.They power everything from ChatGPT...
Golden Shovel works with Bollig Engineering, a company that specializes in the planning, funding, management, and execution of civil engineering projects. We are bringing you this case study as an example of the positive impact infrastructure upgrades can have on your community.Strengthening a City by Connecting Land, Air, and RailWith...
Beulah Blooms in June
Jun 18 2025This article originally appeared on and was written for Beulah Convention & Visitors Bureau by Golden Shovel Agency.Beulah residents eagerly await summer, drawn by the abundance of outdoor activities that thrive under the long, sunny days and short, warm nights. Once the sun returns, opportunities to enjoy the outdoors seem...
Using Data to Drive Economic Development Success
Jun 17 2025The data is clear: communities that invest in strategic marketing experience transformative outcomes. Golden Shovel Agency, a leading economic development marketing agency, has harnessed the power of data to demonstrate the profound impact marketing can have on economic development.With hundreds of clients and thousands of industry contacts, GSA has conducted...
Custom Marketing Strategies and Websites that Work: The Golden Shovel Agency Economic Development Solution
Jun 10 2025Although certainly a well-known and general term, economic development has a different definition for every community. Like the proverbial whack-a-mole game, new challenges arise based on specific needs, whether as a need to drive growth through new business attraction, skilled talent development or simply telling a unique story in a...
Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programs are a cornerstone of successful economic development. For communities striving to foster long-term prosperity, supporting the businesses that already call the region home, is often the most cost-effective and impactful strategy.Business surveys should be a core component and vital tool for strengthening any BR&E...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Kent Valley Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.Aerospace Leadership and the Growing Demand for Local SuppliersWashington State is home to the largest aerospace cluster in the world, with over 250,000 aerospace-related employees and more than 1,400 firms supporting the industry. Within...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Thayer County Economic Development Alliance by Golden Shovel Agency.At a young age, Caleb C. Mitchell discovered that his voice in this world came from creating with his hands. Founder and owner of Deed & Glory Custom Shop, Mitchell started with a...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Faulkton Area Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.Ready to shake off that case of Cabin Fever?Whether you live next door or in the next state over, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Faulkton as National Travel and Tourism Week (May...
This article originally appeared on and was written for Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency.Roswell, New Mexico, is home to one of the leading Beehive Homes assisted living and memory care centers in the country. It was originally opened by Kurt Gass, who chose to invest in...
The Website Will Help Bring Businesses and Individuals to the RegionMONTGOMERY COUNTY, KS – The Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) is excited to debut its newly designed website, https://www.actioncouncil.com/, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The redesign brings a clean, modern look to MCAC’s online presence and offers improved...
This article originally appeared on and was written for the Acadiana Planning Commission by Golden Shovel Agency.An important project for Acadiana first conceived in the late 1990s is receiving a new focus following the signing of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 into federal law. The act provides for...
New Redesigned Website, Crafted by Faulkton Area Economic Development Corporation with Golden Shovel Agency, Embodies the Spirit of This Community of Opportunity FAULKTON, SD–The Faulkton Area Economic Development Corporation (FAEDC) recently redesigned its website, www.faulktonsd.com, which highlights the “We Believe in Possible” guidepost for this Community of Opportunity situated in north...
This article originally appeared on and was written for the Powder River Energy Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency.Broken Arrow Farm is a family-owned and operated business established in 2014 in Newcastle, Wyoming, in the state’s northeast corner. Owners Paul and Bailey Eitel, and their three young sons, raise a variety...
Staffing is one of the biggest challenges facing American companies right now and is directly affecting business expansion plans. It’s no longer enough to find a strategically-located site with existing utility infrastructure; companies are increasingly looking for communities with skilled workers and a high quality of life.The economic development experts...
This article originally appeared on and was written for the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency.St. Cloud is prepared to meet the healthcare needs of residents across the region with a new medical school opening this fall. CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud is the first expansion from...