Strategies to Help Rural America Compete

Discover actionable strategies that rural communities are using to attract investment, create jobs, and foster sustainable growth.

How Rural Communities Are Attracting Investment, Talent, and Business Growth

Economic developers in rural America face increasing challenges--workforce shortages, limited funding, and tough competition from larger regions. But some communities are breaking through and getting results.

What are they doing differently?

In this free whitepaper, “Proven Marketing Strategies to Grow Rural America,” we uncover the strategies that are working right now--from digital marketing tactics to success stories from real rural communities.

What You'll Learn:

This whitepaper provides data-driven insights and real-world examples to help your community:

• Overcome the biggest barriers to economic growth, without relying on big budgets.
• Attract businesses, site selectors, and workforce talent with the right digital marketing strategy.
• Leverage affordable tools like impactLOCAL to increase visibility and make sure decision-makers find your community.
• See what's working in rural America today--featuring success stories from communities that have secured major investments and reversed population decline.

Rural Communities That Are Winning

This comprehensive whitepaper features real success stories of rural communities that have used innovative marketing and digital strategies to drive economic development.

• A town that landed a $5 billion investment--without competing on incentives.
• A rural county that reversed years of population decline with one key messaging shift.
• A low-cost digital marketing approach that's helping small communities compete for workforce talent.

If you're working to attract businesses, workforce, and investment, this whitepaper will give you the insights and strategies you need.

Who Should Download?

If you're responsible for driving economic growth in your community, this whitepaper is for you. Ideal for:

• Economic Developers aiming to enhance their marketing and outreach efforts.
• Community Leaders working to attract businesses and residents.
• Local Government Officials focused on economic expansion.
• Chamber of Commerce Representatives looking for proven strategies for growth.

"I have chosen Golden Shovel Agency to assist with marketing for at least three different organizations I have led. The entire Golden Shovel team understands economic development marketing, especially in small and rural communities. The resources they provide allow small organizations to present themselves professionally, showcasing the best assets that our communities have to offer." – Justin Summer, Preble County Development Partnership

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