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Customer Success Stories
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
6 days ago
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
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
Blogs
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
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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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
6 days ago
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
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
Why acquiring property should be a key part of your business retention and expansion strategy
Lilibeth Leon, Existing Industry Manager, shares how Gallatin's business retention and expansion strategy was influenced by rapid growth.
Matt Moloney
Jan 16, 2024
Building a community-focused economic development strategy in Hermiston, OR with innovative shop local program
We spoke with Val Hoxie about how a shop local program is key to the Hermiston, OR Chamber of Commerce's economic development strategy.
Matt Moloney
Jan 4, 2024
Promoting conversations in local economic development with Dallas, OR
In this blog post, we'll delve into Dallas, Oregon's journey in developing their strategic approach to local economic development.
Matt Moloney
Oct 30, 2023
Embracing inclusive development in Westbrook, Maine
Demetria Pellegrino, Deputy Director of ED, shares how Westbrook, ME has created an inclusive development strategy for their businesses.
Matt Moloney
Sep 19, 2023
Business at the beach: Economic development communication in Clearwater, FL
We hear from Clearwater, FL Economic Development on how Bludot helps streamline communication with businesses and keep them organized.
Matt Moloney
Aug 21, 2023
Insider's Guide: Finding the right resources for your community’s economic development strategy
Janet McRae, director of economic development in Miami County, KS, talks resources and tools powering her economic development strategy.
Matt Moloney
Aug 7, 2023
Creating intentional economic development initiatives in Fairfax, VA
In this case study, we learn how Fairfax, VA took an intentional and methodical approach to developing economic development initiatives.
Matt Moloney
Jul 24, 2023
Happy to help: Creating service-first local economic development
We dive into how the City of Southlake, TX is innovating their economic development through their partnership with Bludot.
Matt Moloney
Jun 26, 2023
Grow Smart: How economic development software supports Lathrop, CA’s rapid growth
In this case study, we explore how Lathrop, CA uses Bludot's economic development software to help empower their city's rapid growth.
Matt Moloney
May 30, 2023
How Bludot’s business retention CRM platform is driving economic and community growth across Texas
Learn how Bludot's business retention CRM platform is driving economic growth in cities across Texas.
Matt Moloney
Apr 25, 2023
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