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Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Launches 360-Degree Video Tour Produced by Golden Shovel Agency
If you were going to travel to every corner of Harney County, Oregon - the 9th biggest county of the United States - your journey could take several days, but now you can get a taste for al...
SAGINAW, MI-- Saginaw Future, Inc. recently launched a newly designed website to further strengthen its online presence and economic growth by offering a more robust and informative tool to prospective companies. The newly revamped website, SaginawFuture.com, will promote Saginaw County as a premier location for domestic and foreign investment an...
The loudest voice always wins.
Social media is noisy and it can be difficult to be heard. That’s why the loudest voice always wins. If you aren’t publishing regular, engaging content with a consistent message for your community to build awareness, you aren’t being loud enough.
Being successful with your digital strateg...
Minnesota Sets the Bar for Competitive Workforce Development
Minnesota is excelling in its efforts to prepare students for workforce recruitment in the current competitive business climate. Scoring high among most educational categories, Minnesota students are graduating ahead of the game and ready for immediate employment. The state is taking action t...
A day in the life of an economic developer: you’re busy and you’ve got a lot on your plate! Replying to a couple of emails can even get difficult. Even harder to fit into your schedule - coming up with and managing a digital marketing plan. If you’ve been avoidin...
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In an effort to recognize some of the greatest economic developers, clients, and partners we work with, we share these client spotlights to inspire you and give you insights on the successes and challenges that they face.
We welcome Carley Bruning to our Client Spotlight!
Carley Bruning is currently the Director o...
HARTFORD, KY-- Ohio County Economic Development Alliance (OCEDA) recently launched its newly designed website to showcase its unique community brand of everything Bluegrass Music and further strengthen its online presence. It is also now translatable in many different languages and visible internationally.
The new website gives site selectors a place t...
Even if we think we are paying close attention, we miss a lot of what is going on around us. For example, in this video, viewers see two teams passing a basketball around and are told to count how many passes the team in white shirts make. The video continue...
GRAPEVINE, TX -- The City of Grapevine, TX Economic Development Department recently launched a newly designed website to further strengthen its online presence and economic growth by offering a more robust and informative tool to prospective companies. The newly revamped website, ChooseGrapevineTX.com, offers a dedicated search engine designed to easil...
DETROIT LAKES, MN -- The rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP), a member of the CareerForce system, is reopening on Monday, June 22nd after being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
CareerForce offices across RMCEP's service area are able to see customers by appointment only beginning June 22. Walk-ins are stil...
Did you know there's a war on security and cybersecurity? If you have a WordPress site, there's a possibility you're at risk. But that's only one of the reasons why a WordPress site might not be the best fit, especially in Economic Development. Another key concern is its code quality. A...
The Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion Council has officially launched in Fremont and with it a renewed momentum towards embracing the power of diversity to positively impact the community. "Multiculturalism makes for a richer quality of life. In addition, there are significant economic benefits to embracing diversity as a strength" said Garr...
Electric Cooperative Uses PlaceVR Immersive Technology to Attract Future Visitors with Virtual Reality Tours
LITTLE FALLS, MN -- When you experience the opening of the new 360-degree video released by Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative to promote economic development in Baker County, your brain is going to think that you’re sitting i...
Elk River is a thriving hub of success for Minnesota's workforce and the businesses that call it home. People prefer to work in Elk River versus bigger city alternatives because the area offers several advantages. Elk River has a highly educated population, an ideal location, excellent transportation options, and ...
GALLUP, NM-- The Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporations’ Industrial Workforce Program recently launched a redesigned website to further strengthen its online presence and promote business attraction and workforce development.
“We are excited to launch this new website that has a fresh look that will make navigating much more efficient,” said Johnn...
Employee Spotlight - Amanda Jenkins & Audrey Moeller
Last week Amanda & Audrey officially joined the Golden Shovel team!
Amanda Jenkins
Amanda Jenkins joins us from managing an economic development program in rural Northern California. In her new role as Gatekeeper Client Manager for Golden Shovel Agency, Amanda Jenkins works directly with economic developmen...
Electric Cooperative Uses PlaceVR Technology to Boost Economic Development Despite Travel Restrictions
Opportunities and Quality of Life in Remote Northeastern Oregon Promoted with 360-Degree Video and Virtual Reality
The landscape of Grant County Oregon is vast and right now travel restrictions are keeping visitors away, but thanks to a new 360-degree vide...
The Payne Arcade Business Association, through its Payne Area ReBOOT initiative, launches NEIGHBORS SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS: A fundraising campaign in support of laid-off staff in the Payne Arcade business community
Saint Paul, Minnesota -- The Payne Area ReBOOT initiative is aimed at creating a more vital, equitable, and prosperous future for th...
Successful Reopening Preparation and Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our economy to the side of the road with over 26 million unemployment claims and a near $3 trillion relief and response aid package. But there are signs of recovery and we should be looking at moving forward. Deep in the bell...
PPE Manufacturer Headed to Southwest Wyoming
The City of Evanston, Wyoming, a client of Golden Shovel Agency, has successfully recruited ISA Corporation, a multinational manufacturing company, to the community. ISA will be opening a manufacturing and customer service facility in Evanston with plans to add a research and development facility i...
Client Spotlight - Lea Gettle
In an effort to recognize some of the greatest economic developers, clients, and partners we work with, we share these client spotlights to inspire you and give you insights on the successes and challenges that they face.
We welcome Lea Gettle to our client spotlight!
“I didn’t choos...
PowerUpJC Successfully Injected $22,000 into the Greary County Economy and They Want to Do It Again
May 19 2020PowerUpJC Successfully Injected $22,000 into the Geary County Economy and They Want to Do It Again
With dedication, collaboration, action, and cash, the PowerUpJC Business Support Program proved that “supporting business” is not just words to the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce (JCACC). Through this program, when a gift car...
Falls City, NE Launches Redesigned Website
Falls City, NE recently launched a redesigned website to further strengthen its online presence, and create a tool that depicts all the great amenities that Falls City has to offer.
“We are excited to launch this new website that has a fresh look that will mak...
Tulsa’s Future Regional Economic Development Launches Redesigned Website
Tulsa’s Future Regional Economic Development Launches Redesigned Website
TULSA, OK-- The Tulsa Regional Chamber and Tulsa’s Future t recently launched a redesigned economic development website to further strengthen its online presence, create a primary tool for business attractions efforts, and help its existing companie...