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.
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Customer Success Stories
Matt Moloney
- May 28
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
- Apr 4
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
- Feb 26
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 8
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
- Jan 16
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.
Blogs
Matt Moloney
- Aug 14
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.
Liv Stromme
- Jul 16
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.
Matt Moloney
- Jun 16
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 3
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
- May 15
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
- Mar 27
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.
Company Updates
Matt Moloney
- Sep 12, 2023
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, 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
- 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 25, 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 23, 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 26, 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 26, 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 29, 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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