Golden Shovel Agency CEO Aaron Brossoit named to NREDA Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12/09/2025

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Golden Shovel Agency CEO Aaron Brossoit named to NREDA Board

Unanimous vote will expand a longstanding relationship between Golden Shovel and NREDA

Little Falls, MN – Golden Shovel Agency, the leading marketing and communications partner dedicated exclusively to economic development, is proud to announce that CEO and co-founder Aaron Brossoit has been elected to the board of the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) and will help fulfill the organization’s mission of advancing rural economic development through education, networking opportunities, and advocacy. 

Brossoit’s unanimous election is the natural extension of a longstanding partnership between Golden Shovel and NREDA. Golden Shovel has been actively involved in NREDA activities for the past 15 years and has partnered for many years with the organization’s marketing committee. Golden Shovel donates ongoing marketing and social media support, including an updated brand that Brossoit unveiled in November at NREDA’s Annual Conference in Nashville. 

“I’m forever grateful to Tom Lambrecht at Great River Energy for introducing me to NREDA in the early days of Golden Shovel Agency, and I’m excited to continue building this relationship and supporting the vital work that executive director Sydney Spears and everyone at NREDA is doing to support rural communities,” said Brossoit. “With rural economic developers managing growing challenges related to talent attraction, power availability and reshoring, and more, it is critical to advocate for these communities and to continue providing them with a voice in the national conversation.” 

Brossoit will start his board term in January and complete the remaining year of a departing NREDA board member’s term. He will then be eligible to seek a full, three-year term. 
“Because Golden Shovel is a fully remote company, the NREDA Annual Conference and other NREDA events have long served as de facto meeting places for our team, and as an essential opportunity to connect with other economic development professionals,” Brossoit said. “Because of that history, NREDA will always be special to me, and it is incredibly meaningful to be able to further strengthen our relationship.” 

For more information about Golden Shovel Agency visit goldenshovelagency.com. For more on NREDA, visit NREDA.org. 

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GOLDEN SHOVEL AGENCY is a full-service economic development communications firm that helps communities, regions, and states grow and prosper. With over a decade of experience in the industry, its team of experts provides tailored solutions to attract and retain businesses, create jobs, and promote economic growth. Golden Shovel Agency specializes in website development, marketing and branding, workforce development, strategic planning, and business retention and expansion. Its innovative approach and commitment to customer service have earned it a reputation as a trusted partner in economic development. For more information visit goldenshovelagency.com or explore Golden Shovel on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.