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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
3 days ago
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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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
Bludot Partners with The Opportunity Exchange
We are excited to share that Bludot has acquired The Opportunity Exchange! Over the past few years, The Opportunity Exchange has worked...
Liv Stromme
May 24, 2022
Bludot is now live in 100 communities!
Bludot has launched in over 100 communities, who have collectively tracked over 1 Million engagements with their respective business!
Liv Stromme
Apr 12, 2022
Pharr joins Bludot as our 10th Texas city launch!
We have welcomed our latest city in Texas, Pharr Economic Development Corporation, to Bludot, crossing our milestone of 10 communities in...
Liv Stromme
Mar 28, 2022
South Bend, IN partners with Bludot for Economic Development Growth
We’re proud to welcome our newest city and first in Indiana, City of South Bend! Through our partnership, the city's economic development...
Liv Stromme
Mar 17, 2022
Bludot expands to three new cities in Florida
We are so excited to welcome three more cities in Florida! City of Lauderdale Lakes, City of Pinellas Park, and City of Clearwater have...
Liv Stromme
Jan 26, 2022
Welcoming Cibolo, TX to Bludot
We’re excited to welcome one of our latest cities in Texas to the Bludot BR&E platform and to Bludot Open: City of Cibolo, TX
Liv Stromme
Jan 12, 2022
2021: Year in Review
We are so grateful for the cities and counties that have trusted Bludot for their Business Development and Retention efforts.
Liv Stromme
Dec 29, 2021
Our latest county using our Shop Local directory, Miami County!
Miami County, KS has launched their Shop Local business directory on Bludot Open! Bludot Open is a light-weight platform that helps...
Liv Stromme
Dec 9, 2021
Bludot expands to South Carolina
We’re excited to announce our first community in South Carolina: Sumter! We look forward to supporting THELink economic development...
Liv Stromme
Dec 2, 2021
Port St. Lucie, FL leverages Bludot
We’ve had a busy couple of months! We’ve onboarded new cities and counties and also grown our team! We will begin to highlight some of...
Liv Stromme
Nov 22, 2021
Bludot launches state-wide across Kentucky
We're in Kentucky! We're so excited to launch state-wide in Kentucky as part of the Kentucky Economic Recovery and Resilience Project.
Maggie Yuan
Jul 14, 2021
Bludot Wins USDA NIFA SBIR Award – Calling All Rural Economic Development Leaders to Join Study
On May 26th 2021, USDA NIFA announced the awardees for SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and Bludot is proudly selected as a...
Sophia Zheng
Jun 12, 2021
Startup Bludot Tackles Economic Development
Bludot in the news! Bludot launched during the pandemic to help local economic development teams manage their data.
Maggie Yuan
Jun 1, 2021
Bludot App Latest Upgrade - Email Integration + Advanced Search | Feb 2021
Our first major release of the year! We are proud to continue pushing forward the technology of economic development to give our...
Sophia Zheng
Feb 17, 2021
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