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Whittington Consulting builds award-winning websites and manages digital marketing for economic development organizations. We help communities compete — and win.
Digital Marketing Built for
Economic Development
We understand the unique audiences, competitive pressures, and communication needs of economic development organizations. Our services are tailored to help your community attract business, retain existing industry, and tell a compelling story online.
Website Design & Development
Custom, award-winning websites built specifically for economic development organizations. Mobile-first, fast, and easy to maintain.
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Strategic social media programs that amplify your community's story, keeping prospects, stakeholders and your community engaged and informed.
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Data-driven search optimization and digital advertising that puts your community in front of site selectors, location consultants, and business decision-makers.
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Expertise in Economic Development Marketing
Whittington Consulting has spent over 15 years working with local and regional economic development organizations. We understand the unique audiences you serve — site selectors, location consultants, business executives, and community stakeholders — and know how to speak their language online.
- VEDA Board of Directors, 2020–2022
- Active VEDA member since 2009
- Experience with local, regional, and state EDOs
- Over 60 projects completed since 2008
EDOs That Trust Us
Over 20 LEDOs and REDOs in four states have worked with Whittington Consulting to build their digital presence.
Despite a limited budget, they listened to our needs and gave GO Virginia Region 8 a much-improved website. They were attentive, professional and enjoyable to work with. I HIGHLY recommend Whittington Consulting!
Deborah Flippo
GO Virginia Region 8
EDO Marketing Intelligence
3 Steps to Powerful Economic Development Websites
When 90% of site selection consultants use the internet for planning information, your website is your community's most important marketing tool.
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Modern economic development websites are more than pretty brochures. Here's what separates high-performing EDO sites from the rest.
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