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Bludot Resource Library
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Customer Success Stories
How South Miami used Bludot’s Business Directory to power “Taste of SoMi”
Discover how South Miami used Bludot's Business Directory to enhance the Taste of SoMi event, showcasing local restaurants and boosting community engagement.
Matt Moloney
Aug 20
Driving local economic growth with shop local programs: Success stories from El Paso and Orange
Learn how El Paso and Orange are driving growth with successful shop local programs, boosting small businesses and community engagement.
Matt Moloney
Jul 7
How Shop San Joaquin is driving local economic growth and community engagement
In this article, we hear from the team at San Joaquin County on their incredibly successful, award-winning Shop San Joaquin program.
Matt Moloney
Jul 1
Supporting local business in times of uncertainty: Lessons from Pasadena and Chino
In this article, we look at how the cities of Pasadena, CA and Chino, CA are navigating the mounting challenges small businesses are facing.
Matt Moloney
Jun 5
From chaos to clarity: How Fairfax County, VA transformed their business data with Bludot
When Fairfax County, VA, decided to modernize how they tracked and supported local businesses, they turned to Bludot's econ dev CRM.
Matt Moloney
May 5
Boosting BR&E: Success stories with Colorado communities
In this webinar, we learn how Colorado communities are boosting their BR&E impact, attracting projects and strengthening local businesses.
Matt Moloney
Jan 13
Blogs
Smarter licensing, stronger connections: How cities can streamline business licensing with Bludot
We discuss how cities can use our CRM to streamline licensing, improve communication, and build stronger connections with local businesses.
Matt Moloney
Aug 12
The economic impact of incentivizing local spending: What communities can expect
We explore the broader economic impact of shop local initiatives and why communities should prioritize these programs to drive long-term growth.
Matt Moloney
Jul 21
Is your city ready for the next economic curveball? Building resilience with dynamic local stimulus
In this article, we dive into how your city can be prepared for the next economic curveball with a dynamic shop local program.
Matt Moloney
May 24
Why comprehensive local business data is critical for economic development
In this article, we dive into why having comprehensive local business data is mission critical for economic developers.
Matt Moloney
May 22
How to set up a successful shop local program with Open Rewards
In this article, we share how to set up a successful shop local program that benefits your local businesses and residents.
Matt Moloney
May 18
Are gift cards the right method for your shop local initiative?
In this article, we dive into whether or not gift cards are the right option for your shop local initiative—and explore an innovative alternative.
Matt Moloney
May 8
Company Updates
Bludot recognized on GovTech 100 list for third consecutive year
Bludot is honored to be recognized on Government Technology's GovTech 100 list for the third consecutive year.
Matt Moloney
Jan 24
Las Vegas rolls out innovative shop local campaign to help impacted businesses
The city of Las Vegas has partnered with Bludot to roll out an innovative shop local campaign to help impacted small businesses.
Matt Moloney
Sep 12, 2023
2022: Year in Review
Now that 2022 has come to an end, Bludot has so much to be grateful for as we look back at what we have accomplished together over the...
Liv Stromme
Jan 5, 2023
Bludot launches in Louisiana, Maine, and Nebraska this week!
This week, Bludot has launched in three new states! We’re excited to bring the State of Louisiana, Rumford, Maine, and Phelps County,...
Liv Stromme
Jul 28, 2022
We've launched in Huntington Beach, CA!
We’ve partnered with our latest city in California, Huntington Beach! Bludot is looking forward to working with their economic...
Liv Stromme
Jul 7, 2022
Bludot expands to Fountain Hills, AZ
We’re excited to share that we’re officially in Arizona! This is our 23rd state that Bludot is helping empower business attraction and...
Liv Stromme
Jun 2, 2022
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Smarter licensing, stronger connections: How cities can streamline business licensing with Bludot
We discuss how cities can use our CRM to streamline licensing, improve communication, and build stronger connections with local businesses.
Matt Moloney
Aug 12
The economic impact of incentivizing local spending: What communities can expect
We explore the broader economic impact of shop local initiatives and why communities should prioritize these programs to drive long-term growth.
Matt Moloney
Jul 21
Is your city ready for the next economic curveball? Building resilience with dynamic local stimulus
In this article, we dive into how your city can be prepared for the next economic curveball with a dynamic shop local program.
Matt Moloney
May 24
Why comprehensive local business data is critical for economic development
In this article, we dive into why having comprehensive local business data is mission critical for economic developers.
Matt Moloney
May 22
How to set up a successful shop local program with Open Rewards
In this article, we share how to set up a successful shop local program that benefits your local businesses and residents.
Matt Moloney
May 18
Are gift cards the right method for your shop local initiative?
In this article, we dive into whether or not gift cards are the right option for your shop local initiative—and explore an innovative alternative.
Matt Moloney
May 8
Holiday magic meets local impact: How the Open Rewards buy local app drives year-round success
In this guide, we hear from local communities and dive into the year-round and seasonal impact of the Open Rewards buy local app.
Matt Moloney
Apr 25
The role of SaaS applications in economic development: Insights and takeaways
SaaS applications in economic development streamline business tracking and communication for professionals managing local BR&E efforts.
Matt Moloney
Jan 8
The benefits of an interactive business directory
In this blog, we explore the benefits of an interactive business directory and how communities are leveraging this useful technology.
Matt Moloney
Aug 14, 2024
Bludot Open Rewards benefits the whole community
In this blog, we dive into Bludot's innovative shop local app Open Rewards and the impact it's having across several communities.
Liv Stromme
Jul 16, 2024
Sharing BR&E initiatives with your City Council
In this blog, we’ll dive into a few ways that you can share your team's BR&E initiatives and goals with your City Council.
Matt Moloney
Jun 16, 2024
4 ways to jumpstart your economic development department
In this blog we’ll dive into 4 ways to jumpstart your economic development department—no matter how big or small.
Matt Moloney
Jun 3, 2024
Surveying success: Pioneering economic growth one response at a time
We dive into how communities across the country use surveys as an important tool in their community development and economic growth.
Matt Moloney
May 15, 2024
Leveraging a new shop local app for Small Business Week (and beyond)
In this blog, we dive into Small Business Week and how your community can leverage Bludot's shop local app to drive revenue to businesses.
Matt Moloney
Mar 27, 2024
How to choose the right project management software for BR&E
In this article, we’ll dive into examples from communities across the country on their preferred project management software for BR&E.
Matt Moloney
Mar 26, 2024
Is your community’s shop local program helping or hurting the consumer shopping experience?
In this blog, we dive into different types of shop local programs and which options provide the best consumer shopping experience.
Matt Moloney
Mar 19, 2024
How to conduct a successful business visit
In this article, we hear from a number of economic developers on how to conduct a successful business visit.
Matt Moloney
Jan 9, 2024
Buyer's guide: 4 steps to finding the right economic development tools
In this guide, we talk to our customers and lay out a 4-step process for finding the right economic development tools for your department.
Matt Moloney
Nov 14, 2023
Shop local this holiday season: A guide to launching a successful holiday campaign
In this simple guide, we outline a few strategies for launching a successful campaign for your community to shop local this holiday season.
Matt Moloney
Nov 3, 2023
Driving local prosperity: 3 tips for business retention & expansion
In this article, we share three tips for starting a new Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program or for expanding an existing program.
Matt Moloney
Oct 13, 2023
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