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This article originally appeared on Montgomery County Business Services and was created for Montgomery County Business Services by Golden Shovel Agency. Dayton was named one of the "Top 10 Best Metros for Minority-Owned Businesses" due to high marks for eight criteria: number of minority-owned businesses, business sales by minority-owned firms, immigran...Continue Reading

PlaceVR is the Solution to Economic Developer Obstacles of Time, Cost, Distance, and COVID-19 One East Kentucky (OEK) has released a 360-degree video tour of Coal Fields Industrial Park that aims to attract the attention of site selectors and get Eastern Kentucky on their short list of prime sites for development. Th...Continue Reading

PASADENA, TX -- Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) recently launched a newly redesigned website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and economic growth for the community. The new site offers the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality while allowing visitors to search fo...Continue Reading

Six easy ways to save time and money when promoting Opportunity Zones include setting clear goals, building a team, researching your unique benefits, crafting an interesting message, sharing engaging content, and working with the right partner. Promoting your community's Opportunity Zone requires research, strategy, and execution. Successful Opportunity Zone marketing initiative...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on Junction City-Geary County Kansas Economic Development Commission and was created for Junction City-Geary County Kansas Economic Development Commission by Golden Shovel Agency. Because of its support of Fort Riley, Junction City, Kansas was named a Great American Defense Community in 2020. This award celebrates communities with a...Continue Reading

VICTORIA, TX -- The Port of Victoria recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and the economic growth of the community. The new site is user-friendly with easy navigation and is better geared toward the economic development of the region. Th...Continue Reading

360-Degree Video Showcases Gateway Industrial Park to National and International Site Selectors One East Kentucky is not letting COVID restrictions on travel prevent them from making progress with their economic development goals. Their latest 360-degree video promotes Gateway Industrial Park with an immersive tour that site selectors can experience with virtua...Continue Reading

FOLEY, MN -- Benton Economic Partnership recently launched a newly redesigned website, created by Golden Shovel Agency. The new site has a clean, modern design that is easily navigable and simple to digest. One of the main goals of the website redesign project was to speak to different audiences in way...Continue Reading

WACO, TX -- Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) recently launched a newly designed website, created by Golden Shovel Agency. The new site is user-friendly, has a more modern design, and is customized to the needs of the organization. The goal of the organization was to join what were previousl...Continue Reading

What do investors need to know about your unique Opportunity Zone? A lot. This is why research and gathering information is the most crucial component of your Opportunity Zone strategy. Here we'll give you a quick overview of what's expected. Don't let this overwhelm you- Golden shovel Agency is her...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on the Economic Development Council of Mason County and was created for the Economic Development Council of Mason County by Golden Shovel Agency. As co-owner of a small, family-run business, Mark Velasco has felt the pain of the COVID-19 crisis like thousands of others across the country. But his family's business...Continue Reading

360-Degree Video and Virtual Reality Make Sense to Reach an International Audience With or Without a Pandemic It might be a while before international travel fully resumes, but One East Kentucky just launched a 360-degree video that will help them move forward with their plans to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on Montgomery County Action Council and was created for Montgomery County Action Council by Golden Shovel Agency. As a husband and father to several young children, Nathan Berg knew he needed a change from his life as a petroleum engineer in Tulsa after recovering from successful brai...Continue Reading

Seven must-do tasks before creating an Opportunity Zone strategy include assessing housing needs; gauging commercial market conditions in your community; identifying key economic drivers; analyzing your community workforce; seeking available tools for economic growth; collaborating with existing partners; and finding the right experts to help guide you through this process. Let'...Continue Reading

CARROLLTON, KY -- Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance (KIEDA) recently launched a newly redesigned website, created by Golden Shovel Agency. The new site serves as the ultimate resource for those interested in relocation to Kentucky’s I-71 Corridor. From regional information to local workforce data and site availability, the new websit...Continue Reading

LITTLE FALLS, MN -- Warren Westcott of Golden Shovel Agency was one of 170 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) in April. Heartland attendees receive fundamental economic development training on topics ranging from business retention and expansion, workforce development, real estate, and entrepreneurship to marketing...Continue Reading

Golden Shovel Agency VR Tech Stack and Digital Marketing Promote Mid-Missouri Opportunities for Business Relocation and Expansion Co-Mo Connect has launched a 360-degree video to promote available land along I-70 that would be perfect for a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution company. When combined with sophisticated digital marketing tactics and a Virtua...Continue Reading

Ten things economic developers must know about Opportunity Zones include what an Opportunity Zone is, how many there are, your role in attracting investors to your community, and more. Let's walk through them. 10 Things Economic Developers Must Know About Opportunity Zones 1. What exactly is an opportunity zone? According to the U.S...Continue Reading

3D Facility Scans Produced by PlaceVR Opens UP the Doors to More Potential Buyers One East Kentucky is giving three available buildings a promotional kick with 3D tours produced by Golden Shovel Agency's PlaceVR division with Matterport technology. The virtual tours make it possible for potential buyers to guide themselves through facilitie...Continue Reading

This article originally appeared on Royse City Community Development Corporation and was created for Royse City Community Development Corporation by Golden Shovel Agency. When the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses, Mayor Janet Nichol issued a disaster declaration on March 24, 2020. By April 6, 2020, the Royse City Communit...Continue Reading

Meet Colleen Eddy! Colleen Eddy has been the Economic Development Specialist at the City of Elk River for seven years. The Economic Development Authority is a public corporation empowered to undertake certain types of economic development projects. Colleen works to maintain good relationships and communications with the business community. She offer...Continue Reading