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Space 2011-07-07

Marshall and Thielen to Attend National Rural Economic Development Association 2011 Annual Conference

Golden Shovel executives John Marshall and Heidi Thielen will discuss successful web solutions and social media strategies focused on helping regional economic developers build and engage loyal online communities.

NASHVILLE, TN, July 06, 2011

Golden Shovel Agency executives John Marshall and Heidi Thielen will be meeting with economic development executives at the 2011 National Rural Economic Developers Association Annual Conference (NREDA) July 10-12.

Marshall and Thielen will showcase how economic development executives can leverage regional collaboratives and powerful online web solutions to build community awareness and economic growth initiatives.

Attendees are encouraged to participate on Twitter with Marshall (@gsaMarshall) and Thielen (@gsaThielen) using the #NREDA tag.

NREDA's two-day conference will focus on Community Transformation and Preparedness. Other notable sessions include Community Preparedness, Building Intelligent Communities, and Financing Business Growth and Energy Efficiency. For a full session agenda please visit http://www.nreda.org/core/contentmanager/uploads/PDFs/2011_AnnualConference/NREDA_Conference_Session_Summaries.pdf

Golden Shovel Agency prospects the latest technologies and trends in community development and provides them as Web solutions to their clients. The firm recently launched Economic Gateway, a first-of-its-kind Web system for Greater America and GateKeeper Social Management, an online solution that focuses on building strategic relationships, promoting tourism, and converting community interest into leads, prospects, and new business growth.

About NREDA
The National Rural Economic Developers Association promotes rural development through electric and telephone cooperatives. Formed in 1989, NREDA provides members with valuable assistance in areas of economic development, key account management, and community development. For more information, please visit http://www.nreda.org

About Golden Shovel Agency
Golden Shovel Agency is a Minnesota-based company specializing in Web solutions for economic development. Golden Shovel brings over 10 years of experience combining Web technology and design expertise to present communities in their best light and is located in Little Falls, Minn.
Information: http://www.GoldenShovelAgency.com

MEDIA ONLY Contact:
Ron Kresha
Golden Shovel Agency
+1-888-266-4778
rkresha@goldenshovelagency.com

For more information, contact:
Ron Kresha 888-266-4778