Strategic Partnership
Unlocking Your Region’s Potential:
EcoMap Technologies x Golden Shovel Agency
Combining AI-Powered Ecosystem Intelligence™ with World-Class Economic Development Marketing and Strategy to help you tell your story and support your businesses.
The Missing Link in Economic Development
Your region is full of assets, including capital, accelerators, networking events, workforce training, and support programs. But these systems only work if people can find them.
Too often, businesses struggle to navigate what is available. A local manufacturer shouldn’t have to make 10 phone calls to find training. A startup founder shouldn’t spend hours searching for the right mentor.
"Economic Development Organizations face a dual challenge: You need to tell a compelling story to attract investment, and you need to provide a functional infrastructure to support the businesses already there."
A Partnership Built for Impact
EcoMap Technologies and Golden Shovel Agency have partnered to give economic development leaders a seamless way to demonstrate regional strength and connect businesses to support in real-time.
Pairing EcoMap Discover, an AI-powered solution that delivers curated, regularly updated listings, with high-performance digital platforms built by Golden Shovel creates dynamic, living engines of economic growth.
"Regions are building strong support systems for businesses, but those systems only work if people can find them. When businesses can easily connect to the resources they need, that translates into economic impact through jobs created, capital deployed, and growth that stays local."
Why This Partnership Matters for Your Region
Automated "One-Stop Shop"
EcoMap Discover eliminates the manual upkeep of resource directories. Your business community gets a centralized portal for organizations, events, and funding opportunities that updates itself automatically.
Strategic Storytelling
Golden Shovel’s marketing expertise ensures your digital presence is captivating and effective. We don’t just list assets; we weave them into a narrative that attracts talent and investment.
Zero "Dead Links"
Stop worrying about outdated spreadsheets or 404 errors. Our AI ensures your directory remains current without adding administrative burden to your team.
Real-Time Connections
Give your stakeholders instant access to what they need, whether it’s a grant application or a networking event, keeping them engaged and growing within your region.
See It In Action
Forward-thinking communities are already leveraging this integrated solution to transform how they serve their stakeholders.
City of Converse & City of Denton, Texas
Both cities have launched the integrated EcoMap x Golden Shovel solution. By combining world-class digital marketing with a live, AI-driven directory, they are successfully maintaining current connections between local businesses and the critical support they need to thrive.
"Our clients have the programs, funding, and partners in place to support businesses. This new approach gives them a powerful way to surface all of that. By embedding EcoMap Discover into the digital platforms we build, economic developers can turn their websites into dynamic, functional tools."
About the Partners
EcoMap Technologies
EcoMap delivers transformative ecosystem intelligence that helps EDOs, state agencies, and innovation hubs foster stronger local economies. Their "one-stop shop" solutions, including the EcoMap Discover ecosystem mapping and Ecosystem Relationship Manager (ERM), are designed for the complex demands of regional ecosystems. They empower comprehensive development efforts across entrepreneurship, small business, and workforce development.
Golden Shovel Agency
Golden Shovel Agency is a full-service economic development marketing agency. Whether the goal is to attract great businesses or top talent, they are the industry specialists. Golden Shovel has helped hundreds of communities across the globe shape and tell their stories to strengthen the vitality of their regional economies. Visit Golden Shovel Website
Ready to Transform Your Region’s Digital Strategy?
Implementation is straightforward. You can launch a fully integrated, AI-powered ecosystem portal within weeks.
For Media Inquiries:
Erica Mechlinski | 410.212.0322 | erica@212comm.com
Audrey Anderson | (888) 266-4778 | info@goldenshovelagency.com