Ottumwa, IA Launches Online Portal Economic Gateway

The Ottumwa Economic Develop Corporation partners up with Golden Shovel Agency to provide an online Web solution for the Ottumwa/Wapello County area of Iowa.

2012-08-27

OTTUMWA, IA, August 27, 2012 (Press-News.org) Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) has partnered with Golden Shovel Agency and its online Web solution, Economic Gateway, to embrace and promote economic development in the Ottumwa/Wapello County area of Iowa. The new site can be viewed at http://www.ottumwadevelopment.org

The OEDC was formed in 1963 and has worked closely with the city, county and state leaders to make Ottumwa more attractive to businesses for 49 years. A nonprofit corporation that supports and promotes responsible economic development, OEDC's board and staff are comprised of a diverse group of management and business professionals.

According to John Marshall, Golden Shovel VP of Sales, the web solution will put OEDC and its surrounding area on the cutting-edge of economic development.

"Economic Gateway will provide OEDC with the tools necessary to collaborate and succeed long-term on the economic development front through web and social media solutions," said Marshall.

The mission of the Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation is to establish, develop and maintain opportunities of such character as to enlarge employment opportunities and assist in growth and development of the Ottumwa Regional Economy.

David Barajas, Jr, Executive Director at OEDC, said that they are excited about the relationship between Golden Shovel and OEDC

"Clearly understanding the importance of a progressive and fluid website in the economic development industry today; along with the opportunity to professionally utilize social media, we are very excited about our partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. I am confident that the web and social media solutions provided by Golden Shovel Agency will be a significant economic development marketing tool for us to utilize as move ahead aggressively into the future"; stated OEDC Executive Director David Barajas, Jr.

About Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation (OEDC):
Whether you are a local company or a business looking for a new location, OEDC can provide information about financial resources, government advocacy, building and land inventories, economic and demographic information, as well as assistance with labor training resources. OEDC strives to develop and implement programs designed to promote startup, relocation, expansion and retention of business in the Ottumwa/Wapello County area.

About Economic Gateway:
Economic Gateway is a revolutionary new economic development Web system that brings Greater America online quickly at an affordable price. Because the system employs a SaaS subscription model upgrades will continually occur as they are developed. As such, there will be no need to update the Web site or site selector tool in the future - it will always be state-of-the-art, saving organizations both time and money.

About Golden Shovel Agency:
Golden Shovel Agency views economic development as a creative endeavor, critical for a region or community to attract and retain businesses. They bring over 10 years of experience combining web technology and design expertise to present communities in their best light. At Golden Shovel, they employ the latest trends and keep their clients ahead of the curve.

Information:
http://www.goldenshovelagency.com;
http://www.goldenshovelagency.com/economic-gateway

MEDIA ONLY Contact:
Joni Anderson
Golden Shovel Agency
+1-888-266-4778
janderson@goldenshovelagency.com

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