Using Data to Drive Economic Development Success
17 Jun 2025
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The data is clear: communities that invest in strategic marketing experience transformative outcomes. Golden Shovel Agency, a leading economic development marketing agency, has harnessed the power of data to demonstrate the profound impact marketing can have on economic development.
With hundreds of clients and thousands of industry contacts, GSA has conducted extensive surveys and organized the data to uncover actionable insights for communities. These insights can help economic developers promote their regions, leading to undeniable success stories nationwide.
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