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Greater Dubuque 2022

Greater Dubuque Development produces results. Our decades of success serving the Greater Dubuque area have been accomplished through strong partnerships and collaboration. We work with the community’s best and brightest to set and surpass our goals.

Together, we’ve helped the Greater Dubuque area succeed and grow, but this is no time for complacency. Each success is a fresh opportunity to set our sights higher. Through the Greater Dubuque 2022 plan, we will continue to promote growth, drive innovation, and champion the Greater Dubuque area as a nationally recognized community of progress, prosperity, and equity.

However sheltered this port, and however calm these waters, we must not anchor here.”

— Walt Whitman, Song of the Open Road

We must not stop here.


Addoco, Inc.Alliant EnergyAmerican Realty of DubuqueAmerican Trust & Savings BankA.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.BARD MaterialsBarton Wealth Management, LLCBehnke Enterprises, Inc.Black Hills EnergyBlue Sky Solar, LLCBodine Electric CompanyBuesing & Associates, Inc.Business Telephone SupplyCamsoCartegraphCenturyLinkChicago Regional Council of Carpenters Clarke UniversityClemens, Walters, Conlon, Runde & Hiatt, L.L.P.Conlon Construction Co.Cottingham & ButlerCrescent Electric Supply CompanyDDI, Inc.Diamond Jo CasinoDubuque Area Chamber of CommerceDubuque Bank & TrustDubuque Building & Construction Trades Council

Dubuque Homebuilders & AssociatesDubuque Stamping & Mfg., Inc.Dupaco Community Credit UnionDuTrac Community Credit UnionDyersville Economic Development CorporationEagle Point SolarEagle Window and Door/AndersenEast Central Iowa Association of REALTORSEast Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizers, LLCEdwards Cast StoneEide Bailly LLPEIMCo, Inc.Epic ConstructionFidelity Bank & TrustFirst Community Trust, NAFlexsteel Industries, Inc.Giese CompaniesGraham’s Style StoreGreen Industrial Supply, Inc.Gronen Restoration, Inc.Happee Smith ProductionsHodge CompanyHonkamp Krueger & Co., P.C.Houlihan Investment GroupIBEW Local #704IBMIIW, P.C.

ITC Midwest, LLCJohn Deere Dubuque WorksJulien’s Journal MagazineKane, Norby & Reddick, P.C.Kendall Hunt/Westmark/Great River LearningKennedy MallKintzinger Law Firm, PLCKlauer Manufacturing CompanyKloeckner MetalsKunkel & Associates, Inc.KWWL TelevisionLamar Advertising of DubuqueLoras CollegeMaquoketa Valley Rural ElectricMaryville Construction Co., Inc.McCullough CreativeMcGraw-Hill EducationMedical Associates Clinic, P.C.Mercy Medical CenterMi-T-M CorporationMorrison BrothersMulgrew Oil CompanyMyers-Cox Co.O’Connor & Thomas, P.C.Paulson Electric CompanyPlumbers & Steamfitters Local 125Portzen Construction, Inc.

Premier BankPremier Tooling & Manufacturing, Inc.ProPulse, A Schieffer Co.Prudential RetirementQ Casino/Dubuque Racing AssociationRadio Dubuque, Inc.Remax Advantage RealtyRichardson MotorsRiver City PavingRousselot, Inc.RSM US LLPRunde Auto Group, Inc.Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeSpahn & Rose Lumber CompanySteele Capital Management, Inc.Straka Johnson Architects, P.C.The Adams CompanyThe Fischer CompaniesThe Floor Show CompaniesThe Friedman Group, Inc.The McCoy Group, Inc.Theisen Supply, Inc.Tricor Insurance and Financial ServicesUnion-Hoermann PressUnison SolutionsUnited Clinical LaboratoriesUnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital

Universal Tank & FabricationUniversity of DubuqueUniversity of Wisconsin–PlattevilleU.S. BankVanguard, Inc.Welu Printing CompanyWoodward Communications, Inc. Public Sector:City of DubuqueCity of DyersvilleCity of PeostaDubuque CountyNortheast Iowa Community College

“The NEXT Campaign was a bold yet simple strategy to shape the future of the Greater Dubuque area. We exceeded our goals and

I’m proud of the work done by our business and community partners. ”

Chad Chandlee, President & COO, Kendall Hunt Publishing, Chairperson, NEXT Campaign

Thank you for your investment.

Investors2017 marks the conclusion of our NEXT Campaign. Its success was made possible by funding, support, and guidance from these outstanding organizations. NEXT was a five-year initiative that established aggressive goals for job creation, increased wages, construction investment, and population growth. With help from regional leaders, businesses, citizens, and educational institutions, we surpassed them all.


Greater Dubuque 2022 builds on the success of past campaigns to implement our

most ambitious economic development strategy yet. Pushing onward together, we

can ensure a flourishing and robust future for our businesses and citizens alike.

But we must not anchor here.

Together, we succeeded...GOAL: Grow the

Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area

population to 96,500.

ACTUAL: 97,125

Increased population

GOAL: Increase the average wage to over

$18.00/hour.

ACTUAL: $23.08/hour

Raised wages

GOAL: Promote the creation of 3,300 new

jobs (net), bringing our workforce to 60,000.

ACTUAL: 60,800

Created new jobs

GOAL: Spur and promote $700 million in new

construction in the Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

ACTUAL: $830,124,369

Facilitatedconstruction

Data as of December 2016


$60K Median household income

With the increase in high-quality, high-paying careers, the median household income will reach $60,000.

64K jobs 100K $800M Residential/commercial construction

Attractive careers and vibrant communities will make the

making 2022 the year our population reaches 100,000.To foster the community’s anticipated growth, we’ll encourage and facilitate $800 million of new construction, split evenly between commercial and residential development.

Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign Goals

It focuses on boosting and sustaining our region’s success

in these essential economic areas:

“Together, our vision for the future of the

Dubuque 2022. Your investment ensures

growth for our community, workforce, and economy for generations to come. ”

Kurt Strand, 2016–2017 Chairperson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,

Chairperson, Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign

Population


Our region’s economic success will be built on the strength and stability

of six pillars. These pillars are the priorities critical to shaping and advancing

our community: Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce Solutions, National

Marketing, Sustainable Innovations, StartUp Dubuque, and an essential new

addition – Downtown Transformation. Each one stands for who we are and what

we do at Greater Dubuque Development. Together, they are the foundation

necessary for a viable, livable, and equitable Greater Dubuque area.

Pillars of progress.

Our Business Retention & Expansion team specializes in the

most important aspect of our work – helping established regional

businesses prosper. We invest time in understanding employers’

challenges and needs, using that knowledge to create customized

solutions for financing, training, and expansion.

BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION

} InfoAction This ongoing program provides an unfiltered perspective of our regional economy. Through over 340 annual one-on-one interviews with business owners, CEOs, and top managers, we gain valuable insight into the health and successes of area businesses. The information they provide helps us maximize opportunities for improvement and growth.

“The backbone of the Greater Dubuque area is a thriving, diverse business community. Greater Dubuque Development

works with partners in the public and private sectors to identify opportunities and drive economic growth. ”

Rob McDonald, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Co-chair, Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign

Engage. Succeed.


Retain. Recruit. Create.

“In today’s world, economic development is investing in people. To be successful in the 21st century, the Greater Dubuque area must retain, recruit, and create the talent to make this a wonderful, flourishing place to live, work, and play.”

Dennis Shields, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin–Platteville,Co-chair, Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Finding, retaining, and creating qualified talent is a universal objective.

Our Workforce Solutions team equips Dubuque-area businesses with the tools necessary

to achieve that objective. From business-focused resources and guidance to employee-

focused tools and services—the team delivers solutions to meet workforce needs.

} AccessDubuqueJobs.com The region’s number-one resource for connecting employers to qualified talent. It is the top site for posting and searching career opportunities in the Greater Dubuque area. AccessDubuqueJobs.com is made possible through a partnership with the Telegraph Herald.

} Opportunity Dubuque A collaborative, industry-driven job training effort to up-skill individuals for high-demand, high-wage careers with local businesses. This program, through a partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, builds and expands career paths for students and meets employer needs for qualified talent.

} Dubuque Works Collaboration between local employers, educators, and workforce professionals as a proactive approach to ensure a steady pipeline of talent to area businesses.

} HR Action A product of the InfoAction program, these on-site interviews with HR professionals identify and resolve workforce challenges facing area businesses.

} Newcomer Services and Distinctively Dubuque Assistance and resources to help new residents connect with the area including Distinctively Dubuque, which introduces newcomers to the community through an engaging five-night class.


National Marketing and Research focuses on

attracting new businesses and industries to

our region. Our strategic approach is comprised

of advanced market analysis and local business

insight. This combination enables us to target and

recruit dynamic new business of all sectors and

sizes to our market.

NATIONAL MARKETING

StartUp Dubuque is dedicated to creating and fostering an

entrepreneurial environment within the Greater Dubuque

area. By providing expert insight and resources, the StartUp

Dubuque team is cultivating up-and-coming entrepreneurs

and supporting nascent businesses.

Our initiative, made possible through the generosity of Dick and

Carrie Schmid, is a cooperative partnership between Greater

Dubuque Development, Northeast Iowa Community College,

the Small Business Development Center, and regional small

business service providers.

STARTUP DUBUQUE

Insight and guidance.

“Greater Dubuque Development recruits nationally to expand and strengthen our diverse business base.”

Wendy Runde, General Manager, Diamond Jo Casino, Co-chair, Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign

“Our partnership with Greater Dubuque Development ensures that all businesses are

supported to pursue their innovative ideas and to strengthen our diverse business community. ”

Dr. Liang Chee Wee, President, Northeast Iowa Community College,

Co-chair, Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign



Sustainable Innovations are bringing new

energy to the Greater Dubuque area —

literally and figuratively. Achievements in

energy conservation, the creation of renewable

energy, broadband technology, and air quality

improvement exemplifies Greater Dubuque

Development’s commitment to sustainability

and economic growth.

Our efforts reinforce the region’s pursuit of

the most advanced solutions for evolving

technology, air quality improvement, and

renewable energy demands.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

Empowering growth.

Photo courtesy: City of Dubuque

The ongoing revitalization of Downtown

Dubuque is an effort to care for our vibrant,

historic neighborhoods and businesses.

Partnering with citizens, businesses, and non-

profits, we will provide the support and resources

necessary to ensure that every neighborhood

reaches its full potential.

DOWNTOWN TRANSFORMATION

“We’re invested in making the Greater Dubuque area a

community where every citizen has the opportunity and

potential to achieve true success. ”

Mike Donohue, Regional President, U.S. Bank,Co-chair, Greater Dubuque 2022 Campaign

We must not anchor here.

Our community has a history of persevering through challenging times to achieve great

success. Now is the time to reinvest in our future and continue our work. We have not yet

reached the limits of our potential nor have we exhausted our efforts. Join the region’s

most innovative employers and leaders to strengthen your community and its future.

Invest in Greater Dubuque 2022.

$10M 2017–2022 CAMPAIGN TARGET

Business Retention & Expansion §

Workforce Solutions§

National Marketing §

Sustainable Innovations §

StartUp Dubuque§

Downtown Transformation

Greater Dubuque 2022 Co-Chairs pictured from left to right: Dr. Liang Chee Wee, Wendy Runde, Rob McDonald, Dennis Shields, Mike Donohue, Kurt Strand


Schmid Innovation Center | 900 Jackson Street, Suite 109 | Dubuque, IA | greaterdubuque.org

Executive CommitteeKurt Strand, ChairmanMike Donohue, Vice Chairman, U.S. BankWendy Runde, Treasurer, Diamond Jo Casino Tim Conlon, Immediate Past Chairman, Conlon Construction Co. Jesús M. Avilés, Q CasinoDavid Becker, Cottingham & ButlerRoy Buol, City of DubuqueChad Chandlee, Kendall Hunt PublishingMark Dickson, John Deere Dubuque WorksLynn “Tut” Fuller, Dubuque Bank & TrustTim Hodge, Hodge CompanyNicholas J. Schrup III, American Trust & Savings BankJohn Tallent, Medical Associates Clinic & Health PlansTom Townsend, IBEW Local 704Mike Van Milligen, City of DubuqueDr. Liang Chee Wee, Northeast Iowa Community CollegeTom Woodward, Woodward Communications, Inc.

Board of Directors David Brandon, UnityPoint Health – Finley HospitalJeff Bullock, University of DubuqueSr. Joanne Burrows, Clarke UniversityJim Collins, Loras CollegeJoyce Connors, City of Dubuque Karel Czanderna, Flexsteel Industries, Inc.Kelley Deutmeyer, East Central Intergovernmental AssociationAbby Finkenauer, Iowa Legislature Joe Hearn, Dupaco Community Credit UnionMaurice Jones, City of DubuqueTerry Kouba, Alliant Energy Dick Launspach, Kennedy Mall

Kevin Lynch, City of DubuqueGreg McCoy, The McCoy Group, Inc.Rob McDonald, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.Mike Portzen, Portzen Construction, Inc.Nick Pribyl, Black Hills EnergyJacque Rahe, Dyersville Economic Development CorporationStan Rheingans, Dubuque Community School DistrictBarry Shear, Eagle Point SolarDennis Shields, University of Wisconsin–PlattevilleKay Takes, Mercy Medical CenterDan White, UAW Local 94 Rich Whitty, O’Connor & Thomas, P.C.Jay Wickham, Dubuque County

2016–2017 Board membersOur Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders who have given their time, talent, and treasure to guide this organization.

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