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.
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Customer Success Stories
Matt Moloney
- Sep 19
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
- Aug 21
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 7
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
- Jul 24
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
- Jun 26
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.
Blogs
Matt Moloney
- Nov 14
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 3
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
- Oct 13
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
- Sep 5
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
- Jul 31
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 17
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.
Company Updates
Matt Moloney
- Sep 12
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.
Liv Stromme
- Jan 5
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
- Jul 28, 2022
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 7, 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
- Jun 2, 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
- May 24, 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...
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What's New
Sophia Zheng
- Aug 25, 2020
Interactive Map Overlays to Show Your City's Outdoor Dining, Curbside Pickup, and more | Bludot Open
One of the things I have loved the most since communities started to reopen is the many downtown streets transformed into pop-up outdoor...
Sophia Zheng
- Aug 24, 2020
Bludot App Feature Update - Surveys and more | Aug 2020
This month we are excited to share with you our latest major feature addition: Surveys! Surveys is one of the main tools to gather...
Sophia Zheng
- Jul 22, 2020
Bludot Open - Latest Feature Roundup | July 2020
This month we have focused on enhancing city admin functionalities in Bludot Open. Since our launch in April we have been receiving lots...
Sophia Zheng
- Jun 25, 2020
Bludot Open - Latest Feature Roundup | June 2020
As June comes to a close, we are excited to welcome more cities and businesses onboard Bludot Open, with our latest addition Martha's...
Sophia Zheng
- Jun 25, 2020
Bludot App - Latest Feature Roundup | June 2020
The last few months has been a time of learning for many of us. Not only did we launch Bludot Open to help cities promote local...
Sophia Zheng
- May 28, 2020
Bludot Open - Analytics
Since the launch of Bludot Open, several cities have asked us about gathering analytics for your city's Bludot Open page. The answer is...
Sophia Zheng
- May 14, 2020
Bludot Open Supporting 14 Cities' Essential Businesses
Within a month of launching Bludot Open, our Essential Business site is now live at 14 cities, supporting over 2,000+ small businesses...
Sophia Zheng
- Apr 9, 2020
Launching Essential Business Site
In response to our cities' needs to have a simple site for residents to quickly see the businesses that are open during coronavirus...
Sophia Zheng
- Mar 23, 2020
Staying Engaged with Local Businesses during COVID-19
First of all, thank you for stepping up as an economic developer amidst what will likely be the biggest economic challenge of our...
Sophia Zheng
- Dec 18, 2019
Bludot New Features and Happy Holidays!
Happy December! We are excited to share with you our latest new features, and a couple announcements: 1. Map is Here! You can now...
Sophia Zheng
- Oct 19, 2019
Empowering Economic Development
Since the beginning of this year, we have had the honor to partner with the City of Walnut Creek, CA as part of the Startup in Residence...
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