Golden Shovel Agency
Little Falls Β· Seed
Investment thesis
Golden Shovel Agency is an economic development strategy, marketing, and communications firm that provides services such as website development, video/VR imagery, and marketing campaigns to help communities attract investment, create jobs, and grow talent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 192 of 220 portfolio companiesGovTech Γ144Impact & Social Good Γ100PropTech Γ11Energy Γ9Advanced Manufacturing Γ8Travel & Hospitality Γ8Media & Entertainment Γ7AgTech Γ6
HQs:United StatesΓ190AustraliaΓ1CanadaΓ1GambiaΓ1LiberiaΓ1Sierra LeoneΓ1
Investments Β· 220 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThis is an economic development organization serving the Acadiana region, not a portfolio company.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodAcadiana, US
Ardmore Development is an economic development organization focused on industrial and airport assets in Oklahoma.
Construction TechGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainArdmore, US
The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation is a public economic development organization that works to attract, support, and sustain business growth in Bastrop, Texas, near Austin.
GovTechBastrop, US
The Benton Economic Partnership is an economic development organization that supports businesses and communities in Benton County through business support, community strengthening, and economic growth initiatives.
Impact & Social GoodBenton County, US
The Berkeley County Development Authority supports business development and economic growth in Berkeley County, West Virginia, promoting the region to businesses seeking location advantages near Baltimore and Washington D.C.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodBerkeley County, US
The Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC is an economic development organization for the Bismarck-Mandan capital region of North Dakota, offering no-cost support to new and expanding companies.
Impact & Social GoodBismarck, US
Bloomington Economic Development Corporation provides resources and support to businesses in the Bloomington community, including site selection assistance, incentive coordination, workforce recruiting and development, and startup mentoring.
GovTechBloomington, US
Burien is a city near Seattle and SeaTac Airport promoting itself as a place to live and do business, highlighting its walkable city center with locally owned businesses, low taxes, and affordable real estate.
Burien, US
The Butler County Finance Authority (BCFA) is a government unit established in 2004 that provides financing, economic development support, and infrastructure initiatives for Butler County, Ohio.
FintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodButler County, US
Caldwell County Economic Development is a regional economic development organization that provides free advisory services and resources to support business expansion, relocation, and startups in the Caldwell County area.
Advanced ManufacturingGovTechCaldwell County, US
A regional economic development organization promoting business investment and relocation to Carlsbad, New Mexico, targeting real estate developers, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses.
Impact & Social GoodCarlsbad, US
Carver County Community Development Agency is a local government agency in Minnesota that administers affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and economic development services for county residents, cities, and businesses.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechCarver County, US
Choose Columbus is a regional economic development organization that helps site consultants and businesses find suitable locations, secure incentive packages, and develop talent in the Columbus, Georgia area.
GovTechColumbus, US
Missy Kendrick(President and CEO)Andy Hilmes(Executive Vice President of Strategy)inMichelle Phillips(Vice President of Operations)
Official municipal government website for the City of Auburn, Washington, providing residents and visitors with information and services across departments including community development, finance, parks, police, and public works.
GovTechAuburn, US
Official municipal website for the City of Devils Lake, North Dakota, providing residents with services such as utility bill payment, building permits, job listings, and public works information.
GovTechDevils Lake, US
Eagle Pass Economic Development is a municipal economic development organization that provides site selection, relocation assistance, and business support services to attract companies and investment to Eagle Pass, Texas.
Advanced ManufacturingGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainEagle Pass, US
Official municipal government website for the City of Elk River, Minnesota.
GovTechElk River, US
Evanston Economic Development is a public economic development organization that assists businesses and site selectors with relocation, expansion, and site selection support in Evanston, Wyoming and Uinta County.
GovTechEvanston, US
Official website for the City of Falls City, Nebraska, providing municipal information, project updates, and a city mobile app for residents.
GovTechFalls City, US
Long Prairie is a rural community in Central Minnesota, described as an agricultural town with small businesses, a medical campus, an industrial park, and a business incubator.
Long Prairie, US
Marion Economic Development promotes the city of Marion, Arkansas as a business location, offering site selection help, streamlined permitting, state and local incentives, and shovel-ready sites near Memphis.
GovTechMarion, US
Missouri City supports local employers and job seekers by connecting residents to employment opportunities within the community through partnerships and digital tools.
GovTechHR TechMissouri City, US
Website promoting the city of Shoreview, Minnesota as a place to live, work, and do business, highlighting its location near Minneapolis and St.
Shoreview, US
Investment and economic development site for the City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, promoting the municipality as a location for industrial and commercial business investment within the Greater Edmonton Region.
GovTechSpruce Grove, CA
A local government economic development program run by the City of Tracy's Economic Development Division to promote commercial, industrial, and office development and attract new, expanding, and existing businesses to the area.
GovTechTracy, US
Westfield Economic Development focuses on community and commercial development through mixed-use projects, walkability improvements, and trail-oriented infrastructure.
Construction TechGovTechPropTechWestfield, US
A Wilmington, Delaware-based economic development organization that provides business support, incentives, and workforce development services to companies in the region.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodWilmington, US
Clarion County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that facilitates economic development in Clarion County.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodClarion County, US
ClarkCounty.jobs is a regional job and career-promotion website for Clark County, Ohio, highlighting local job openings, top industries, and cost-of-commute information.
GovTech
The Clinton County Port Authority is a government economic development agency that manages over 1,900 acres of aviation and industrial property in Clinton County, Ohio, supporting cargo, aerospace, and manufacturing operations.
GovTechWilmington, US
A non-profit development corporation operating under Texas law that promotes economic development in the City of Conroe through incentive funding and industrial park development.
GovTechConroe, US
BoardNick Vonas(CIDC Councilman)
Convergent Nonprofit Solutions provides fundraising consulting services for nonprofits using their proprietary Investment-Driven Modelβ’, which aligns fundraising objectives with organizational outcomes and mission.
Impact & Social GoodLegalTechAtlanta, US
Covington County Economic Development Commission promotes business relocation and investment in Covington County, Alabama, offering shovel-ready sites, financial incentives, low taxes, fast permitting, and workforce training programs.
GovTech
The Dayton Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) is an economic development organization that attracts and retains businesses in Dayton, Texas through business development, workforce alignment, and infrastructure support.
GovTechLogistics & Supply ChainDayton, US
The Denton Economic Development Partnership facilitates business and workforce development for the City of Denton through strategic partnerships and marketing efforts with stakeholders across diverse industries.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodDenton, US
DeSoto Development Corporation is an economic development organization that supports businesses in the DeSoto region by addressing regulatory, infrastructure, and workforce challenges.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodDeSoto, US
Matt Carlson(Executive Director)in
Develop Danville is a local economic development organization in Boyle County that facilitates investor-supported initiatives to strengthen the regional economy and create opportunities.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodDanville, US
Discover McMinn is a tourism and travel information resource for McMinn County, Tennessee, highlighting attractions, accommodations, and dining options in the Overhill region between Chattanooga and Knoxville.
Travel & HospitalityAthens, US
A tourism promotion site for Sumter County, Florida, highlighting outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and fishing, along with wineries and dining.
Travel & Hospitality
The Dunn County Job Development Authority is a public economic development organization that provides grants, loans, and other resources to support business growth, job creation, and tourism expansion in Dunn County, North Dakota.
GovTechDunn County, US
ESABA is a community-focused organization led by an executive director with experience in community economic development, local food systems, and cooperative development.
AgTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechSt. Paul, US
Paris Dunning(Executive Director)
Economic Alliance Snohomish County is a regional economic development organization that promotes business growth, jobs, and partnerships in Snohomish County, Washington through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with local stakeholders.
Impact & Social GoodEverett, US
The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) is an economic development organization that provides support, resources, and leadership development programs (including Leadership Skagit) to businesses and community members in Skagit County, Washington.
Impact & Social Good
Elgin Economic Development Corporation promotes Elgin, Texas as a location for businesses and families, highlighting shovel-ready sites, water and power resources, and incentives in the Central Texas region near Austin.
GovTechElgin, US
Co-investorsCopenhagen Infrastructure Partners
The Emporia RDA is a regional development organization that promotes economic growth in East Central Kansas through business recruitment, expansion, and workforce training support.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodEmporia, US
The Greater Springfield Partnership is an economic development organization that helps companies expand or relocate to the Greater Springfield region of Ohio, connecting businesses with sites, talent, and city, county, and state resources.
Impact & Social GoodSpringfield, US
A regional promotion site for Burkesville and Cumberland County, Kentucky, highlighting the area's location, quality of life, and business and tourism advantages.
GovTechTravel & HospitalityBurkesville, US
A tourism and destination guide website for Troutdale, Oregon, promoting the town as a gateway to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood for visitors seeking outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and local events.
Media & EntertainmentTravel & HospitalityTroutdale, US
Falls City EDGE is a nonprofit economic development organization that promotes business growth and retention in the Falls City area through marketing, business attraction, and entrepreneurial support.
Construction TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechFalls City, US
Forward Devils Lake is an economic development organization that assists businesses, site selectors, and entrepreneurs looking to start or grow operations in the Devils Lake and Ramsey County region of North Dakota.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodDevils Lake, US
Four Corners Economic Development is a public-private partnership supporting business growth and economic development in San Juan County through partnerships between local governments, member businesses, and resource organizations.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodFarmington, US
Freeport Economic Development Corporation is a municipal organization that supports economic development and community improvement in Freeport, Texas through business grants, consulting, and strategic planning.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodFreeport, US
Robert Johnson(Executive Director)
The Gainesville Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) is a Texas-based economic development agency that supports business retention, expansion, and recruitment through incentives, infrastructure development, and workforce partnerships.
GovTechGainesville, US
The Gambia Investment & Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) is the national government agency that promotes and facilitates private sector investment and exports into The Gambia, offering incentives such as the Special Investment Certificate.
GovTech
Giddings Economic Development Corporation is a local economic development organization that facilitates business growth and expansion in Giddings, Texas by connecting businesses with regional, state, and federal resources, workforce programs, and support services.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodGiddings, US
Grapevine Economic Development is an economic development department that promotes business growth and retention in the City of Grapevine, Texas through business attraction activities, real estate development assistance, and partnership facilitation.
GovTechGrapevine, US
The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation is a regional economic development organization promoting business investment and job growth in the Beloit area on the Illinois-Wisconsin border.
Impact & Social GoodBeloit, US
Greater Fremont Development Council is a public-private partnership focused on regional economic development in Fremont, Nebraska, supporting business growth, retention, and quality of life improvements in the Greater Fremont Area.
Impact & Social GoodFremont, US
A nonprofit economic development organization focused on attracting and retaining industrial employers and fostering business growth in the Gallup-McKinley County area of New Mexico.
GovTechPropTechGallup, US
Greater Hutch is an economic development organization serving Reno County that provides business recruitment, retention, and workforce development support.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodHutchinson, US
Debra Teufel(President & CEO)
A face painting and henna artistry service provider offering entertainment for celebrations and events of various scales.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGovTechImpact & Social GoodOttumwa, US
Greater Portland Inc is a regional public-private partnership across two states and seven counties that works to attract, create, and expand businesses while developing the regional workforce and driving economic growth in the Greater Portland metropolitan area.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticPortland, US
The Greater Springfield Partnership is a regional chamber of commerce and business membership organization representing 800 member companies and 15,000 employees.
Sector Agnostic
Greater Dubuque Development is an economic development organization for the Greater Dubuque region, offering community data and research, connections to financial incentives, and workforce solutions to local businesses.
Impact & Social GoodDubuque, US
Green Empowerment Zone facilitates clean energy project development by coordinating partnerships between companies and local, state, and federal agencies.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyGovTechImpact & Social GoodContra Costa County, US
Greenville Economic Development Corporation promotes the city of Greenville, Texas as a location for businesses to relocate or expand, highlighting its transportation links, workforce, and quality of life.
GovTechGreenville, US
Explore More Groton is the economic development program for the town of Groton, Connecticut, offering businesses assistance with incentives and financing, permitting, commercial space selection, and workforce support.
GovTechGroton, US
Grow Piqua Now is an economic development organization that coordinates resources to strengthen Piqua, Ohio's business environment through public-private partnerships.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPiqua, US
GROW South Dakota is a nonprofit organization that advances housing, education, and economic opportunities in distressed communities across South Dakota through community development and financial services.
Impact & Social GoodPropTechSisseton, US
Grow Wabash County is not a company but a regional economic development and chamber of commerce organization that supports local business growth in Wabash County, Indiana through networking events, community programs, and a local gift check program.
Impact & Social GoodWabash, US
Growth Dimensions is an economic development organization that supports job creation, business retention and attraction, and capital investment in the Belvidere-Boone County area.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodBelvidere, US
GVEC is a member-owned cooperative providing electricity, high-speed internet, heating and air conditioning, solar sales and installation, and electrician services to over 100,000 consumers across South Central Texas.
CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareGonzales, US
Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation is a public economic development organization that attracts businesses and investment to Gun Barrel City by offering grants, loans, and other financial assistance to qualifying companies.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodGun Barrel City, US
The Hancock Economic Development Council (HEDC) is a regional economic development organization that attracts and retains businesses in Hancock County, Indiana, through industrial site development, workforce programs, and public-private partnerships.
GovTechHancock County, US
The Heartland Lakes Development Commission is a regional economic development organization serving Hubbard County, Minnesota, providing strategic planning, entrepreneurial support, workforce development, and access to capital for businesses and community organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechImpact & Social GoodPark Rapids, US
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization serving business owners, stakeholders, and entrepreneurs in Hutchinson and Reno County, Kansas.
Impact & Social GoodHutchinson, US
A regional investment promotion platform highlighting agribusiness and food production opportunities in the Caribbean, covering production, processing, and value-added exports.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
A regional economic development organization serving Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties in Iowa.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechSpencer, US
This is a funding partners page for IEDC (Itasca Economic Development Corporation), listing 33 regional funding partners that support the organization's operations.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodGrand Rapids, US
Jackson County Economic Alliance is an economic development organization that facilitates business retention, expansion, and recruitment programs for large and small businesses in Jackson County.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodJackson County, US
A regional economic development corporation focused on business retention and expansion to drive job creation in Jacksonville, Illinois and surrounding communities.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodJacksonville, US
The Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation (JSDC) is the lead economic development organization for the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, North Dakota, offering site selection help, workforce solutions, and financial incentives.
Impact & Social GoodJamestown, US
Jasper County Economic Development Corporation promotes Jasper County, Iowa as a business location, highlighting low-cost real estate, workforce, and transportation access via Interstate 80 near the Des Moines metro area.
GovTechNewton, US
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation is a local economic development nonprofit organization governing Jefferson County through a volunteer board of directors.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodWhitehall, US
Samantha Yearry(Executive Director)
Jerome 20/20 is an economic development organization jointly funded by the City of Jerome and Jerome County that supports local businesses through partnership and strategic collaboration.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodJerome, US
Junction City-Geary County EDC is an economic development organization that provides business support services, incentives, and strategic assistance to startups and established businesses in their region.
GovTechSector AgnosticJunction City, US
The Katy Area Economic Development Council is a non-profit organization focused on recruiting, retaining, and expanding businesses in the Greater Katy Area of Southeast Texas, with particular emphasis on the energy industry and the Energy Corridor.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodKaty, US
Kent Valley promotes industrial land and business location opportunities in the Kent Valley area of the Seattle region, highlighting workforce, transportation access, and manufacturing capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingKent, US
The Kentucky I-71 Economic Development Alliance is a regional economic development organization composed of county officials from six Kentucky counties along the I-71 corridor.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodKentucky, US
Jessica Moore(Executive Director)in
Kingman Regional Medical Center is a healthcare provider that has served its local community for over a century, offering medical services, facilities, and advanced medical technology to patients in the Kingman area.
Digital HealthGovTechHealthtechKingman, US
Leslie Martin(Chief Nursing Officer)
Kingsport Economic Development promotes the city of Kingsport, Tennessee as a location for businesses, highlighting its central location, industrial and commercial space, manufacturing workforce training, tax advantages, and quality of life.
GovTechKingsport, US
The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is a nonprofit organization that provides free business services to support economic growth and investment in Kitsap communities.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodKitsap, US
This is not a company website β it is the official "About" page for La Grande Economic Development, a municipal government department of the City of La Grande, Oregon.
GovTechLa Grande, US
Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation is a Type B Corporation that promotes economic growth and business investment in Liberty Hill, Texas.
GovTechLiberty Hill, US
An economic development organization that attracts and retains businesses to Luling, Texas through infrastructure investment, workforce development partnerships, and downtown revitalization programs.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodLuling, US
MARC is an economic development organization serving Madelia, Minnesota, coordinating growth initiatives including broadband expansion and site development to attract businesses and families to the region.
GovTechMadelia, US
Brent J. Christensen(Co-founder)
Make Your Mark Bismarck-Mandan is a relocation guide for people considering moving to the Bismarck-Mandan area of North Dakota, offering information on jobs, activities, and community life.
Media & EntertainmentBismarck, US
A regional organization in Western Wisconsin that provides information, resources, and connections for the manufacturing industry, serving students, educators, job seekers, and manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingHR TechWestern Wisconsin, US
Marshall Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit economic development organization that supports business growth and job creation in Marshall and Harrison County, Texas.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodMarshall, US
Rush Harris(Executive Director, CEcD)in
McMinn County Economic Development Authority provides site location assistance, permitting support, and workforce development services to businesses establishing or expanding operations in McMinn County, Tennessee.
GovTechAthens, US
Meridian Texas EDC (Economic Development Corporation) supports local business growth and downtown development through partnerships with government, chambers, and regional organizations.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodMeridian, US
Midland Texas Economic Development Corporation promotes the city of Midland, Texas as a location for businesses to relocate and grow, highlighting local jobs, national companies, and community life.
GovTechMidland, US
Mission EDC is an economic development organization focused on creating quality jobs, attracting investment, and building workforce readiness in the Mission area.
EdTechFuture of WorkGovTechImpact & Social GoodMission, US
Mission West Community Development Partners is a nonprofit serving rural western Montana with four programs: small business consulting and microloans, a USDA-certified shared-use food processing facility, cooperative development support, and community economic development planning.
FintechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Momentum West is a regional economic development organization serving ten counties in West Central Wisconsin, providing technical assistance and running talent attraction and development initiatives.
Impact & Social Good
Montgomery County Action Council is a county-wide collaborative organization founded in 1983 to support economic development and industrial growth in Montgomery County.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodIndependence, US
Melissa Johnson(Executive Director)in
Montgomery County Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization providing community-based economic development leadership and programs to support economic and social needs in Montgomery County, Iowa.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodMontgomery County, US
Ben Lundgren(Executive Director)
A Montgomery County, Ohio government website that combines workforce development, economic development, planning, building regulations, and community development services to help businesses locate, grow, and expand in the region.
GovTech
Morgan County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership that supports business growth and expansion in Morgan County, Indiana through site selection assistance, workforce development coordination, and general business support services.
GovTechMartinsville, US
Morgan County Economic Development Corporation promotes economic development in Morgan County, Colorado, an agriculture-based rural community northeast of Denver, and runs workforce initiatives such as ROOTS76 and a Mobile VR Lab that provides trade-skill training to high school students.
EdTechGovTech
The National Investment Commission (NIC) is Liberia's government agency for investment promotion, offering policy guidance, site selection, incentives, single-window regulatory support, and investor aftercare.
GovTech
Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation (NNDC) is an economic development organization serving Dawes County, Nebraska.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodChadron, US
The Odessa Development Corporation is a Texas-authorized economic development agency that provides job creation grants, capital investment grants, and business incentives to support local business retention, expansion, and economic growth in Odessa.
GovTechOdessa, US
Ohio County, KY is a county economic development initiative (OCEDA) promoting the region for business investment, highlighting available industrial sites, workforce, and location near automotive OEMs.
GovTech
A public entity that advances inclusive economic development in Omaha, Nebraska by transforming land, infrastructure, and investment to support business growth and community prosperity, with strategic focus on historically underinvested areas in North and East Omaha.
Construction TechGovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechOmaha, US
Garry Clark(Executive Director)Manne Cook(Senior Director of Planning & Innovation)Jen McKeone(Deputy Economic Development Director)James Caraway II(Senior Director of Real Estate and Industry)Myah Lanoux-Nguyen(Chief of Staff)Yolanda R. Williams(Business Operations Manager)
One East Kentucky is a 501(c)3 non-profit regional economic development organization serving nine counties in Eastern Kentucky.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodEastern Kentucky, US
A promotional page for Orange County, California, describing the region's industries, lifestyle, weather, and economic resources to attract companies.
Orange County, US
OTEC is an electric cooperative that provides electricity and related services to its member-owners in Eastern Oregon, operating on cooperative principles.
Energy
Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is a utility cooperative providing electricity and internet services to rural Missouri communities.
AgTechEnergyWest Central Missouri, US
The Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation is a regional economic development organization in Ozark-Dale County, Alabama, that helps businesses and families relocate and grow in the area.
GovTechOzark, US
Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is a nonprofit organization created to facilitate economic development and business growth in Pasadena, Texas.
GovTechPasadena, US
Payne + Arcade is a place-based community and neighborhood initiative for the East Side, sharing local stories and resources.
Media & Entertainment
The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) is an economic development district that supports regional planning and intergovernmental cooperation for cities, counties, and special districts in the Permian Basin.
AgTechEnergyGovTechPermian Basin, US
A Texas economic development corporation that markets Pflugerville as a business destination and provides funding for infrastructure, parks, and recreation projects to support local economic growth.
GovTechPflugerville, US
Phelps County, Nebraska (with the city of Holdrege) is an economic development entity promoting the region as a location for businesses, workers, and residents.
GovTechHoldrege, US
Pierce County Economic Development works with community partners to identify economic development needs and secure grants and funding to support local business growth and community projects across Pierce County, Nebraska.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPierce, US
A non-profit cooperative energy provider serving more than 12,000 member-owners across northeastern Wyoming with electricity distribution and regional economic development support.
EnergyEnterprise Softwarenortheastern Wyoming, US
The Preble County Development Partnership is a nonprofit organization that facilitates economic growth and job creation in Preble County through community investment and partnerships.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPreble County, US
The Preston County Economic Development Authority is a public economic development agency in Preston County, West Virginia that recruits and retains businesses, manages infrastructure projects, and administers grants and loans for regional development.
GovTechPreston County, US
Ramsey County Community & Economic Development provides financial incentives, business support, and site-selection resources for entrepreneurs, developers, and businesses looking to invest in the county.
GovTechSaint Paul, US
Ramsey County is a county government in Minnesota that provides public services to residents, including elections and voting administration, environmental health and recycling programs, parks and recreation, and court services.
GovTechSaint Paul, US
The Red Wing Port Authority is a municipal economic development organization that attracts, retains, and supports businesses to strengthen the city's tax base and employment.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodPropTechRed Wing, US
RADC is a non-profit organization established in 1986 that provides economic and community development services including grants, loans, and business support to the Redwood Area region.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodRedwood Area, US
A content resource providing stories, step-by-step guides, and tools for volunteers and local leaders working to improve American small towns and neighborhoods.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment
Official government website for Roanoke County, Virginia.
GovTechRoanoke, US
The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation provides no-cost business assistance services to companies considering relocation, expansion, or startup in the Roswell region, including market data analysis, site selection, and connectivity to regional resources.
GovTechRoswell, US
Royse City Community Development Corporation is the economic development arm of Royse City, Texas, serving as a liaison between businesses, developers, and the city to attract investment, support local enterprises, and coordinate workforce development.
GovTechPropTechRoyse City, US
Rural Minnesota CEP is a nonprofit workforce development organization that provides employment preparation and training services to job seekers across a 19-county service area in Minnesota.
Future of WorkHR TechImpact & Social GoodDetroit Lakes, US
The Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance is an economic and workforce development initiative of Black Hills Community Economic Development that provides consulting, marketing, and support services to help businesses open, grow, or relocate.
Impact & Social GoodRapid City, US
Saginaw Future is a regional economic development organization that supports business growth and community development in the Saginaw, Michigan area.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSaginaw, US
The Scott County Development Corporation provides economic development services to businesses and communities in Scott County, including low-interest financing for start-ups and expansions, business seminars, and partnerships with local governments and regional organizations.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodScott County, US
The Richmond Industrial Development Corporation partners with government agencies at multiple levels to facilitate business growth and investment by connecting companies with necessary resources and coordinating across regulatory agencies.
GovTechRichmond, US
The page is a board of directors listing for an organization called "Opportunity St Landry" with no information about what the organization does, its customers, industry, or geographic focus beyond the apparent location reference in the URL.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSt. Landry Parish, US
The Steuben County Economic Development Corporation supports economic growth in Steuben County by providing expertise and resources to businesses.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodSteuben County, US
Taney County Partnership is an economic development organization promoting Taney County, Missouri, as a location for businesses, families, and professionals.
Impact & Social Good
TeamCalifornia is an economic development organization that connects businesses, site selectors, and communities with sites, resources, and networks to help them establish and expand operations in California.
Impact & Social Good
Thayer County Economic Development Alliance is a county-wide partnership that supports local economic development through business retention and start-up assistance, housing programs, and employee recruitment initiatives.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodThayer County, US
The Confluence at Troutdale is a riverfront real estate development opportunity along the Sandy River in Troutdale, Oregon, near the Columbia River Gorge and the Portland metropolitan area.
Construction TechPropTechTroutdale, US
The site promotes New Milford, Connecticut as a location for businesses and entrepreneurs, highlighting the town's demographics, downtown, workforce, and streamlined permitting process.
GovTechNew Milford, US
Tulare County Economic Development Office promotes business development and relocation in Tulare County, California, offering expedited permitting, reduced fees, and hands-on support to companies.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodTulare County, US
This is a board of directors listing page for the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce, a business chamber organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Sector AgnosticTulsa, US
Tulsa's Future is an economic development initiative promoting the Tulsa, Oklahoma region to businesses, highlighting local industries, real estate options, and cost of living.
Impact & Social GoodTulsa, US
Twin Cities Development is a nonprofit economic development organization serving Western Nebraska communities including Gering, Bayard, Terrytown, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, and Bridgeport.
GovTechImpact & Social GoodGering, US
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- Golden Shovel Agency is headquartered in Little Falls, US.
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