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

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Customer Loyalty Gifting Company Unveils Pop-By Gift Program for Realtors

2012-08-27

Zen Rabbit, a customer loyalty gifting company, announces the creation of a gratitude program to help real estate agents say thank you to their clients. Zen Rabbit specializes in helping business professionals build strong relationships with clients, thereby increasing customer retention and referral business. The company now offers a system for busy real estate agents to consistently say thank you to customers and provides done-for-you implementation. Many successful residential real estate professionals representing Re/Max, Keller Williams, Long & Foster, ...

JK Design Hires New Director of Business Development for Manhattan Office

2012-08-27

JK Design, a leading creative services agency with locations in New York and New Jersey, has hired Justin Bilik as director of business development for its Manhattan office. Justin brings over a decade of experience to his new role at the agency, where he is focused on cultivating long-term business relationships with potential clients throughout the New York City area. He has a history of sales and marketing excellence across a wide range of industries, including education, health information technology, and cloud-based technology services. Justin has built a solid ...

TCN Worldwide and View The Space Announce Strategic Partnership

2012-08-27

H. Ross Ford, president and CEO of TCN Worldwide, is proud to announce View The Space as one of this year's strategic partners and a sponsor of the TCN Worldwide 2012 Fall Conference to be held in Las Vegas this October. Headquartered in New York City, with satellite offices in San Francisco and Newport Beach, View The Space is recognized as a preeminent provider of Internet-based property tours and overall leasing software. "We wanted to create a platform that delivered you results, not just a listing; a place where real estate professionals can go to make decisions, ...

Long Island Snow Removal Company, Longo's Landscaping Announces the Launch of New Residential & Commercial Snow Plowing Services

2012-08-27

Long Island Snow Removal Company, Longo's Landscaping announces that they will be plowing and removing snow for clients in the upcoming 2012 season. As the beauty of summer fades, replaced with the crisp and cool fall months, we all know that winter hides gently behind falls breeze. With it will come a typical Long Island winter? Snow, heavy winds and a deep freeze. However, Longo's of Long Island, the Long Island Landscapers now a popular Long Island Company, will not be hibernating. Rather, they will turn to those aspects of their business that allow them to operate ...

Unique Gifts and Decor Releases Its Second Annual List Of Famous People Who Have Not Bought Anything From It

2012-08-27

Unique Gifts and Decor, an online retailer of unique gifts and home decor products, released its second annual list of some famous people who have not purchased anything from it. This year's list contains everyone from last year's list (who obviously did not get the hint) as well as several new clueless people. As with last year, the list includes politicians, scholars, entertainers, sports figures, business luminaries and people who are famous for no discernible reason A spokesman for the company stated: "We have commissioned a study to find out why famous ...

New CTXM Games Featuring Tournaments, Like Run Chicken Run, Now at Bulldog777 Casino

2012-08-27

Bulldog777 Casino has just added a selection of new games from CTXM to its already impressive line-up of Microgaming no-download casino games. The new instant-play games offer industry-leading tournament technology so players can look forward to lots of slots tournaments and table game tournaments in weeks to come. CTXM is one of the world's leading casino games suppliers and provides fresh and exciting games that are bursting with vivid graphics and rich functionality. Some of their most popular new titles now available at Bulldog777.com include World Cup Soccer Spins, ...

Scoliosis Diagnoses Spike with Summer Weather, School Sports Physicals, Says Treating Scoliosis

2012-08-27

"There is no question that we see a lot more new scoliosis patients and children diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis during the warmer summer months and especially around the time school fall sport physicals are being conducted," states Dr. Clayton J. Stitzel of the Lancaster Spinal Health Center. While no official data has been published on the topic, the anecdotal evidence is clear; more kids are seeking information and scoliosis treatment during the summer than any other time of the year. One possible reason for the spike in scoliosis diagnoses could be related ...

Michelle Obama and National Air Traffic Management Relied on Conference Calls During Olympics

2012-08-27

Everyone from US First Lady Michelle Obama to National Air Traffic Control was using teleconferencing to stay connected during the Olympics. As Team GB athletes focused on winning medals, many other people behind the scenes worked flat out to ensure that everything ran smoothly and all international state commitments and transport services continued to operate. Michelle Obama made her first Olympics conference call on 24th July to conduct a press conference and advise US delegates and officials on plans for her four-day state visit to London during the Games. Her ...

Video CV for Online Interview: Top 10 Tips for Candidates

2012-08-27

The number of applications received for each job advertised in the UK is on the rise. With an increase in the number of jobseekers looking for work, many more people than ever before are applying for each job advertised. Employers and recruiters often receive hundreds of applications for each role, so to reduce the amount of time taken up by the recruitment process, many are now beginning to ask for a video CV for online interview. A video CV for online interview is beneficial for both employers and candidates. It means both parties do not have to take time out to ...

CV Writing Services & 7 Top Tips From The Needle Online

2012-08-27

Online career development and recruitment specialist, The Needle Online continues to develop and expand its comprehensive range of online career development services for candidates, employers and recruitment professionals with a package of online CV Services. Research shows that most employers and recruiters will spend no more than 30 seconds looking at each CV when considering applicants for a role. And these figures are generous, with many reporting 10-15 seconds maximum for an initial skim read. In an increasingly competitive job market, it is more important than ...

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:

Sex differences drive substance use patterns in panic disorder patients

Multi-omics meets immune profiling in the quest to decode disease risk

Medication-induced sterol disruption: A silent threat to brain development and public health

Shining a light on DNA: a rapid, ultra-sensitive, PCR-free detection method

European hares are thriving in the city: New monitoring methods reveal high densities in Danish urban areas

Study: middle-aged Americans are lonelier than adults in other countries, age groups

World’s leading science competition identifies 19 breakthrough solutions around the globe with greatest potential to tackle the planetary crisis

Should farm fields be used for crops or solar? MSU research suggests both

Study: Using pilocarpine drops post goniotomy may reduce long-term glaucoma medication needs

Stanford Medicine researchers develop RNA blood test to detect cancers, other clues

Novel treatment approach for language disorder shows promise

Trash talk: As plastic use soars, researchers examine biodegradable solutions

Using ChatGPT, students might pass a course, but with a cost

Psilocibin, or “magic mushroom,” use increased among all age groups since decriminalization in 2019

More Americans are using psilocybin—especially those with mental health conditions, study shows

Meta-analysis finds Transcendental Meditation reduces post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms across populations and cultures

AACR: Five MD Anderson researchers honored with 2025 Scientific Achievement Awards

How not to form a state: Research reveals how imbalanced social-ecological acceleration led to collapse in early medieval Europe

Introduced trees are becoming more common in the eastern United States, while native diversity declines

The chemical basis for life can form in interstellar ice

How safe is the air to breathe? 50 million people in the US do not know

DDT residues persist in trout in some Canadian lakes 70 years after insecticide treatment, often at levels ten times that recommended as safe for the wildlife which consumes the fish