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Check out case studies, blogs and updates from the leaders in Economic Development software for government

Customer Success Stories


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


How Southlake, TX delivered $1.5M in economic impact with Bludot's Open Rewards Program
In this case study, we dive into how Southlake, TX delivered $1.5M in revenue to businesses with Bludot's Open Rewards program.
Matt Moloney
Aug 15, 2024


Economic development tools for an innovative department in Miramar, FL
We sat down with the Miramar, FL team to learn about what economic development tools are influencing their tactics and strategies.
Matt Moloney
May 28, 2024


Shop more in Lancaster: How the city is using Bludot's shop local app to support businesses
In this article, we learn how Lancaster partnered with Bludot to launch an innovative shop local app to support the local community.
Matt Moloney
Apr 4, 2024


How Arlington County, VA’s BizLaunch is building a strong business community with Open Rewards
In this video case study and accompanying blog we hear how Arlington County, VA is building a strong business community with Open Rewards.
Matt Moloney
Feb 26, 2024


How Johnstown, CO leveraged tech to streamline their business license renewal process
Hear from Hannah Hill, Town Clerk of Johnstown, CO, on how Bludot's CRM has streamlined the town's business license renewal process.
Matt Moloney
Feb 8, 2024
Blogs


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.Â
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
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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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.Â
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


Digital solutions for real-world problems: How to fit technology in economic development
In this article, we dive into the role technology in economic development plays and how to build tech into your process.
Matt Moloney
Sep 5, 2023


Think outside the “big" box: The economic impact of a shop local program
We're thinking outside the "big" box and diving into the economic impact of a shop local program that your community could easily replicate.
Matt Moloney
Jul 31, 2023


Why Economic Development teams should use a CRM for government
In this article, we hear from several city's Economic Development teams on why a CRM for government is mission critical for their work.
Matt Moloney
Jul 17, 2023


Building a cohesive community engagement strategy
In this article, we hear from several different Economic Development teams on how to build a cohesive community engagement strategy.
Matt Moloney
Jul 10, 2023


The untapped community impact of electric vehicle charging stations
In this article, we take a fresh look at the economic development impact of electric vehicle charging stations.
Matt Moloney
Jun 6, 2023


How to shape local economic development to your community
We look at how cities and counties can maximize their local economic development efforts to build a stronger local business community.
Matt Moloney
May 21, 2023
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