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Last Updated: Mon., Jul. 20, 2026 @ 5:52 pm

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MD's Kent Co. Seeks EcoDev Plan

Thu, Jul. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Kent CountyKent County, which is on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is looking for a firm to develop its 2027 economic and tourism development strategic plan.

Lyons Falls Looks for Branding Help

Thu, Jul. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Lyons FallsLyons Falls, a village in northwestern New York, is searching for a firm to develop a comprehensive marketing and branding program for its downtown.

Texas Targets Israel for EcoDev Push

Tue, Jun. 30, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TexasIsraelTexas is looking for a firm to mount a comprehensive trade and investment promotion program in Israel to support The Lone Star State’s economic development goals.

Vernon (CA) Looks to Elevate its Brand

Fri, Jun. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

VernonVernon, which was founded in 1905 as the first industrial city in the Southwest, wants to hire a firm for strategic communications and marketing services.

Accounts in Transit: Preston Spire Picks Up Meet Minneapolis

Tue, Jun. 16, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Meet MinneapolisPreston Spire picks up Meet Minneapolis, the city's DMO, in partnership with the Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District... Diffusion is tapped as PR agency of record for 70mai and STACK... Quigley-Simpson, an LA-based agency that also operates from New York, expands its relationship with energy technology company Generac, now serving as its digital agency of record.

El Paso Plans Sports Tourism Push

Mon, Jun. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

City of El Paso, TXEl Paso is looking for a firm to run its tourism promotion program, which focuses on sports and special events.

CA's Ojai Seeks Range of PR Services

Thu, May 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

OjaiThe California City of Ojai is looking for a firm to provide communications, PR, public engagement and creative services.

NYS Dangles $1M Australia, NZ Travel Budget

Wed, May 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DevelopmentThe New York State Department of Economic Development is looking for a firm to handle its four-year $1M travel and tourism budget for Australia and New Zealand.

Albany Convention Center Looks for Marketing Partner

Thu, May 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AlbanyThe Albany Convention Center Authority wants proposals for a strategic communications and marketing plan to bolster its image and that of Albany Capital Center in order to attract businesses and leisure travelers to the Capital Region.

SW Montana Dangles Digital Contract

Tue, Apr. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MontanaSouthwest Montana is looking for a firm to handle digital communications, content development and website management to support its destination promotion efforts.

Tourism Jasper Offers Event Production Pact

Wed, Apr. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

JasperTourism Jasper is looking for a firm to handle its annual Jasper in January festival, which is vital in supporting winter visitation to the town located on the northern edge of the Canadian Rockies.

Heart of Bluegrass Country Seeks Travel PR

Mon, Apr. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Shelby CountyShelby County, which is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, is looking for a firm to raise its profile from a regional to national travel destination.

Wisconsin Dangles EcoDev Contract

Fri, Apr. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WisconsinThe Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation seeks a marketing communications firm to develop and deliver an integrated brand program to position the Badger State as a premier location for business, innovation, talent and community vitality.

VA's Stafford Co. Seeks PR Partner

Thu, Apr. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

StaffordVirginia’s Stafford County is looking for strategic marketing and advertising support for its Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

New Rochelle Looks for EcoDev Partner

Wed, Apr. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

New Westchester County's New Rochelle is looking for a firm to provide marketing, brand-building and economic development services.

Michigan Seeks Workforce Development PR

Fri, Mar. 27, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MichiganMichigan Works! Southwest seeks proposals for communications and outreach plans to increase the awareness and knowledge of available public workforce development programs.