Greater Fremont Development Council Chooses Golden Shovel Agency to Promote Economic Development Online

    FREMONT, NE, October 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The sixth largest city in Nebraska is partnering with Golden Shovel Agency to refresh their economic development website and expand their social media presence.

The diverse economic base of technology, agribusiness, food processing and advanced manufacturing has helped Fremont to sustain a healthy economy for many generations. With the continued development of the new 80-acre Fremont Technology Park, Fremont will be better positioned to attract high-wage technology-based businesses such as data centers, software development, computer systems design and others which will provide a bright future for the Fremont area. Using the power of Web 2.0 and social media, the assets of Fremont will be promoted to businesses and entrepreneurs on a global scale.

According to Pat Langan, Executive Director of the Greater Fremont Development Council, one of the weighing factors for choosing Golden Shovel Agency was the professional customer service:

"Having our social media kick-off meeting was an exciting step! The weekly conference calls to set goals and stay on schedule are much appreciated. Customer service is very important to us as we partner with Golden Shovel to manage our various social media outlets. We also look forward to improving the look and functionality of our web site and being able to utilize the content management system in keeping our website up to date with fresh content. GFDC is excited to have an 'expert partner' accompanying us throughout this entire project."

Golden Shovel Agency is a Minnesota-based Web development firm specializing in online tools for economic and community development. The Economic Gateway Web system includes an expandable and on-demand content management system (CMS) and a robust social media implementation strategy. This agency brings over 10 years of experience combining Web technology and design expertise to present communities in their best light. Golden Shovel is located in Little Falls, Minn.

Information: http://www.goldenshovelagency.com

Fremont, NE is located only 20 minutes west of Omaha and 40 minutes from the Omaha Eppley Airfield. In addition to being one of Nebraska's larger communities, Fremont has the ability to draw from both the Omaha and Lincoln labor market. Fremont is positioned for progress, with quiet safe neighborhoods located comfortably close to big city amenities. This beautiful city offers economic and logistical advantages, including an abundant, high quality workforce and plentiful local resources, all of which allow companies to achieve long-term profitability in a city that boasts a positive environment for families, businesses and community organizations alike.

Golden Shovel's Economic Gateway solution integrates the following features in GFDC's website:

- Custom design
- Initial content population
- Administrative training and use of content management system
- GateKeeper 2.0 Social Management Service (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Membership Directory
- Sites & Buildings Directory
- Demographics for Fremont and other Dodge County Communities
- News Module
...and so much more!

With a diverse economic base of major employers in the areas of technology, agribusiness, food processing and advanced manufacturing, Fremont is positioned well for new businesses and entrepreneurs looking for a strong economic climate to be successful.

Pat Langan
Greater Fremont Development Council
400 E. Military Ave. P.O. Box 472
Fremont, NE 68026
(402) 753-8126

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MEDIA ONLY Contact:
Heidi Thielen
Golden Shovel Agency
+1-888-266-4778
[email protected]

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