Digital Marketing Upgrade BCEDC operates with a lean team and a basic web tech stack. There is an opportunity to implement a modern CRM and marketing automation to capture and nurture inquiries from site selectors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Propose bundled services including CRM setup, website lead capture enhancements, property listing syndication, and ongoing analytics to measure lead sources and engagement, integrated with their MySQL data and Microsoft 365 environment.

Data-Driven Site Access They offer industrial and shovel ready sites; a centralized data infrastructure would improve site selection speed. Offer GIS-enabled data management, property data consolidation, and dashboards to track site readiness, infrastructure, and incentives. Position as a data platform upgrade that feeds site selectors and economic development marketing, with compatibility with their MySQL stack and existing web tech.

Grant & Procurement Enablement As a government economic development entity, streamlined grant management and procurement reporting can reduce administrative burden. Propose software and advisory services to manage grant applications, award tracking, compliance reporting, and supplier qualification, helping them partner with local authorities and vendors more efficiently.

Workforce Development Partnerships They serve entrepreneurs and existing Blackford County businesses, signaling opportunities for training programs, mentorship, and business advisory services. Offer a line of workforce development solutions, events management for tours and investor days, and partnerships with local colleges or workforce boards, with integration to Microsoft 365 calendars and communications.

Tech Modernization & Security The current tech stack shows older components such as jQuery and Apache. There is a clear need for security hardening, hosting modernization, and a move toward modern, scalable web infrastructure. Propose cloud hosting, security assessments, migration planning, and ongoing support to improve reliability, performance, and compliance.