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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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.
Matt Moloney
Mar 26
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 19
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
Jan 9
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
Nov 14, 2023
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, 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
Oct 13, 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
Sep 5, 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
Jul 31, 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 17, 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 10, 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
Jun 6, 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
May 21, 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 15, 2023
Using a small business directory to build a stronger community
In this article, we dive into the key benefits of leveraging a user-friendly small business directory like Bludot Open.
Matt Moloney
May 8, 2023
3 tips to creating a successful succession plan for governments
In this guide, we dive into how to create a successful succession plan for governments. The goal is to maintain key institutional knowledge.
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