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NOVEMBER 2014

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2014-15 Chamber Board

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChair of the Board Byron Taylor, John Deere Dubuque Works

First Vice Chair Joyce White, Five Flags Center

Second Vice Chair Dick Launspach, Kennedy Mall Merchants Assoc.

TreasurerTom Wagner, Wagner Accounting & Tax Service

Immediate Past ChairJesús Avilés , Mystique Casino

Membership Division Chair Dean Beresford, U.S. Bank

Government Division Chair Tony Zelinskas, WHKS & Company

Community Development Chair Sarah McDonald Hasken, A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing

Marketing Division Chair Jason Norton, DuTrac Community Credit Union

2014-15 Chamber Board

BOARDMarilynn Althoff, Hills & Dales Roy Buol, Ex-Officio City of Dubuque Wayne Demmer, Ex-Officio Dubuque County Kelley Deutmeyer, East Central Intergovernmental Association Mike Donohue, Ex-Officio Dubuque Community School District Lea Droessler, L.May Eatery Chelsea Ellingson, Ex-Officio YP Dubuque Scott Goins, Ex-Officio Westside Business AssociatesDarin Harmon, Kintzinger Law Firm Doug Horstmann, Ex-Officio Greater Dubuque Development Corp. Kim Kunkel, Kunkel & AssociatesSande Peters, Andersen Corp. / Eagle Window & Door Wendy Runde, Diamond Jo CasinoBrian Schatz, Medical Associates Clinic & Health PlansPete Soraparu, American Trust & Savings BankDoug Stillings, Dubuque Bank & TrustDr. Liang Chee Wee, Northeast Iowa Community College

Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce 300 Main Street, Suite 200

Dubuque, Iowa 52001P: 563.557.9200F: 563.557.1591

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STAFF Molly Grover, President & CEO

Barry Gentry, Senior Vice President

Damian Waid, Vice President of Membership

Melissa Palfrey, VP of Marketing & Communications

Rick Lorenzen, Finance Manager

Spencer Birkenholz, Design Director

Ellen Sandberg-Shook, Director of First Impressions

Our Brand Promise &

MISSION “To serve, promote and protect our members and the greater good of the business community making Dubuque the best place to live, work, play and do business.”

We create opportunities for commerce and community development. We provide opportunities for business and community exposure.

We advocate for a prosperous business climate and strong economy.

We partner to focus on successful future.

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Businessadvocacy?Did you know the Dubuque Regional Airport total average load factor for Jan-Sep 2014 is over 76%

Chamber Planning for Community Visioning ProjectThe Chamber recently voted to partner with the City of Dubuque on the next community-wide visioning project. Together the public/private partnership will work to gather feedback that represents the community’s voice on the next big ideas for the Dubuque area. With the success of Envision 2010 process now 5 years past, the Chamber understands the value and importance of visioning projects. Envision 2010 resulted in much of the economic and quality of life progress we enjoy today. Likewise, the process identified emerging leaders and generated a new sense of community pride and enthusiasm. The new visioning partnership between the City and the Chamber is in the early planning stages. The goal to launch the new process is slated to happen before the end of the Chamber fiscal year.

Chamber Board Approves Air Service Grant Funding ExtensionThe Chamber Board of Directors voted to extend their match-funding portion of the federal DOT community air service grant that was awarded to the Dubuque Regional Airport back in 2009. This federal grant provides our community the opportunity to potentially add additional flights, recruit additional carriers, or open new airport hubs. The grant officially expires at the end of this calendar year, however the Dubuque Regional Airport is formally requesting an extension on the grant.

The Chamber has been the leading organizational advocate for air service retention and expansion for years. We work with our Dubuque Regional Airport colleagues, chamber members, elected officials and friends in both the public and private sector to protect and enhance our community’s air service. We have participated in revenue guarantees, travel-bank guarantees, letter-writing campaigns, air service forums, advocacy visits, in addition to building the all-important relationships with American Airlines to secure Dubuque’s needs. Members consistently indicate that local air service is of significant importance to their business needs. The ability for our business community to move goods, services and human capital to and from our community in an expeditious and efficient manner is critical.

The Chamber will learn in coming months whether or not the grant extension is awarded. We do know that continued support and advocacy must be an integral focus of our transportation infrastructure priorities.

“We searched for the best organization to provide opportunities for our employees in developing relationships and providing networking opportunities. The Dubuque Chamber’s Young Professionals program was the best choice.”

Carole Shutts, Holiday Inn Dubuque

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Chamber Cover StoryChamber Reviews Board of Regents

Proposed New Funding ModelThe Chamber is gathering information on the Iowa State Board of Regents proposed new and controversial funding model for state colleges and universities. Performance-based funding incents our state colleges and universities for increased Iowa student enrollment. The premise of this new model is to demonstrate state pride and support by favoring our own. However, this approach seems counter-intuitive to our Iowa economic and quality of life goals, most notably talent recruitment and retention.

Workforce development is our number one priority as a community and as a state. We are not alone in our workforce challenges. We are not just competing with other communities and other states, we are competing with the world. The amazing race for talent has only just begun and the winners of future economic success will be those regions that possess an educated, skilled, trained and qualified workforce. Talent recruitment and retention is an absolute imperative to our economic growth and prosperity. The Chamber will be reviewing this model with our members and stakeholders. We will be talking with our elected officials and chamber colleagues throughout the state. The Chamber does not yet have an official position but we do know there are challenges with this model that could have far-reaching unintended consequences and workforce implications that impact Iowa for years to come.

? Did you know your employer is a Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce

member, and so are you?

“A successful business effectively and efficiently leverages all available resources. The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is one of those resources which provides your business Federal, State, and local government advocacy, education and networking opportunities, community promotion, and much more.

As a member you determine the level of involvement and participation that is right for you and your employees. Your business can be out front and actively involved or you can be “behind the scenes”. Either way, you can trust that your Chamber will be a resource to your business and working for you.”

Robert Peacock,Past Chairperson of the Chamber

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People Helping People was a complimentary event, Sponsored by Black Hills Energy and brought to you in partnership by Operation New View and The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce. Boards, volunteers & colleagues joined us to hear non-profits share their story, as well as Dr. Liang Chee Wee of Northeast Iowa Community College present Wee Inspire. It was a day full of great information.

Did you know the Chamber Membership includes nearly 200 for-purpose organizations representing over 1,600 employees.

Focus on the future

Focus on the future

Keynote Speaker Dr. Liang Chee Wee (NICC).

Pam Mumm (Maximumm Effect) teaching how to “Disarm Drama.”

Non-Profit presenters during lunch session.

“The Chamber events create an atmosphere of building relationships without feeling salesy. Young Professionals creates the perfect combination of networking and learning, building leaders and connections. The Chamber staff is great at welcoming new members and making the introduction to key players in the Dubuque business community to help your business thrive. If you fully embrace the programs and events offered by the Chamber, I will guarantee you personal and professional success.”

Tom Rauen,Envision Sports Design

2014 YP Symposium

This year’s Symposium saw over 115 Young Professionals among our community gather to learn from some of our esteemed presenters such as Derek Dachelet, David Becker, Sally Shaver-Dubois and Rick Ellingson. Adding an exclamation point to the end of the event, Derek Olberding was presented with this year’s Meghan Hackett award.

About Young ProfessionalsAffiliated under the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Dubuque (YPD) exists to connect young professionals with each other, the business community, and the city in which we live, work, play and do business.

(Top) Lunch Keynote David Becker (Cottingham & Butler). (Bottom) Derek Olberding receiving the Meghan Hackett

Award.

Rick Ellingson presents “The FISH Philosophy” at the 2014 YP Symposium.

Young Professionals of Dubuque

Community Connections People Helping People

? Did you know the Chamber engaged over 500 members via 3 conferences in

the past month!

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2014-15 YEA! Class at Envision Sports Design.

By engaging in this hands on approach to learning, students are able to identify with a local entrepreneur and learn how his journey may apply to starting their own business. It is trips like this that make YEA! the unique experience that it is and takes experiential learning to a whole new level!

Tom Rauen (Envision Sports Design) demonstrates the screen-printing process.

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On Tuesday, November 11, students from the Dubuque Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) visited Envision Sports Design for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a successful and fun business!

2014-15 YEA! Class first field trip.

Tom Rauen, who started Envision nine years ago in Dubuque shared his own entrepreneurial success story with the students. YEA! Students heard where his business idea came from, what the challenges have been and what skills it takes to keep the business running.

YEA! is a ground breaking program that teaches students how to make a job- not take a job! In addition to lessons inside the classroom, YEA! introduces students to all types of areas of business through field trips, guest lectures, introducing them to business mentors and community leaders.

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2015 Leadership Dubuque

Every year, the Chamber of Commerce engages our new and existing area professionals in an in-depth leadership development program. The nine month program covers the priorities and challenges of the Dubuque region in a hands on learning experience. Upon completion, this program yields a new bullpen of informed leaders ready to serve their community and their industry. A diverse group of individuals with a renewed commitment to their local communities, and the skills, contacts and information to turn commitment into action.

Over the 9 months, participants experience courses ranging from business and leadership development and networking programs, to presentations and guided tours, all designed for maximum exposure, knowledge and awareness of the Dubuque area.

Chamber Boardroom, Local Government Day. 2015 Class Retreat Weekend.

Mayor Roy Buol and Ric Jones, Local Government Day.Fire Station, Local Government Day.

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Courageous conversations to feed our fundamental need to belong; from our place of business to our place of residence, for ourselves, our organizations and our community!

The 2014 Diversity Summit hosted 220 Chamber members from the public and private sector in efforts to work together to address community priorities and challenges in diversity and inclusivity.

Commerce & Communitydevelopment ? Did you know the Chamber’s B2B Referral Group has resulted in

$266K in member sales?

(Left to Right) Prudential Panel, Lynn Neeley, Steve Geisz and Katrina Wilberding.

Floyd Cook presenting “Healing Racism.”

Diversity Summit Keynote Speaker, Teja Arboleda.

@ Your Chamber encourages you to initiate and continue diversity

and inclusivity efforts within your business or organization. Use the

Chamber Diversity Toolkit and get the conversation started!

Small Business SaturdayNovember 29th | 9am-1pm | Chamber Office - 1st FloorFun! Music! Prizes!

Every major business was once a small company, even the uber-successful corporate giants that are part of our everyday existence came from humble garage-day beginnings. The quintessential aspiration to hang your very own shingle ranks as one of the top 2 American dreams.

The Chamber team gets ready for Small Business Saturday!

Like us on Facebook to become eligible to win a prize!

Did you know…?• 92% of chamber membership is comprised of small business• 65% of chamber members have 5 or fewer employees• There are 28 million small businesses in the U.S. outnumbering corporations 1162 to 1• 60-80% of new jobs are created by small business• 70% of small business is owned and operated by one person

Small Business can lead to big things! When you support small business in our community you help create jobs, enhance and support public services and amenities, enhance the offerings of goods and services in our community, protect the environment, save money, save time and make Dubuque a better place to live, work and play. Buying locally helps keep taxes low and quality of life high. Shop small and buy local this Saturday November 29th. Together we all can make a difference.

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UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital announced two awards related to patient care

In the month of November, UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital announced two awards related to patient care. Finley’s Visiting Nurse Association – Clayton County (VNA – Clayton County) received a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award. The award recognizes top-performing facilities that consistently achieved the 95th percentile of performance in Patient Experience. In addition to the Guardian of Excellence Award, Finley Hospital was the only Dubuque hospital to receive an “A” rating in The LeapFrog Group’s 2014 Hospital Safety Score. This rating is based on Finley’s ability to prevent errors, injuries and infections. For full details of each award, click the respective links: Press Ganey Award or Hospital Safety Score.

? Did you know the Chamber’s Online Membership Directory was viewed over

272,000 times in the past 12 months?

Submit your Member News. Contact the Melissa Palfrey at

mpalfrey@dubuquechamber.com

“Kunkel & Associates is proud to be a Dubuque Chamber member. We are involved with the Chamber due to their ongoing efforts to aid businesses such as ours. The level of professionalism, determination and pure energy they put forth to better our community sets the bar.

The Chamber provides an excellent venue to network with all the members of our great city. Leadership Dubuque, Career Academy and Young Professionals are just a few of the excellent resources the Chamber offers that Kunkel & Associates continues to be involved with.”

Kim Budde, Kunkel & Associates

Finley Hospital and VNA - Clayton County team members with the Guardian of Excellence Award.

Saturday,NOVEMBER 29 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAYStop in to the 1st Floor of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce on 3rd & Main Street from 9am - 1pm for your very own Shop Small® Business Shopping Bag, Balloons, Pens & More! Complimentary food, music & fun! Prizes for everyone!

Wednesday,DECEMBER 3 YP MERRY MIX N’ MINGLECome celebrate the holidays at YP’s Merry Mix ‘N Mingle Holiday Party taking place on Wednesday, December 3rd. The fun starts at 5:00pm in the Diamond Jo Casino’s Bridge Room. Hors d’oeuvres, Holiday Cheer, games and prizes during the party. Recruiting a new member the day of this event gets you and the new member in free!

Wednesday,DECEMBER 3 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSCommunity Connections is a program that provides non-profit organizations a confidential forum for communication, insight and support.

Wednesday,DECEMBER 10 BUSINESS AMJoin the Chamber at Thrivent Financial for our monthly Business AM. Socialize with fellow business leaders and make connections. Every attendee has the opportunity to inform a captive audience what it is their business does, and walk away with potential business leads.

Tuesday,DECEMBER 16 BUSINESS AFTER HOURSJoin us from 5-7pm at the DuTrac Community Credit Union, Holliday Drive Branch, for the Business After Hours and build your business network! Great prize for Ugliest Christmas Sweater!

Thursday, January 8th | 2015 Forecast Luncheon | Grand River Center | 11:30a-1pWednesday, January 14th | Business AM | BioLife Plasma Services | 8a-9aWednesday, February 11th | Business AM | Eagle Pointe Place | 8a-9aThursday, February 26th | Business Summit | Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena | 7:45a - 5:00p

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Intriligator Biophysics for Health

2728 Asbury Rd Suite 500 | Dubuque, IA (563) 556-0017

Paramount Ambulance EXIT Realty Dubuque

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Swag Fashion Accessories Midwest Vapors Stan’s Coffeehouse & Eatery

Blain’s Farm & Fleet Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Quality Inn

? Did you know the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce can help you with your

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening event?.

5070 Wolff Road | Dubuque, IA(563) 690-9111

4469 Dodge Street | Dubuque, IA(563) 231-7738

3340 Center Grove Drive | Dubuque, IA (563) 845-7450

2600 Dodge St Suite C3 | Dubuque, IA 269 Main Street | Dubuque, IA(563) 690-4320

2675 Northwest Arterial| Dubuque, IA(563) 556-3162

4170 Pennsylvania Ave | Dubuque, IA(563) 582-5541

7787 Timmerman Dr | East Dubuque, IL815.747.3181

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Nelson Klavitter2014-15 Ambassador Chair

Introducing our 2014-15ambaSSadorS

From back left to right: Jeff Timmerman, Sandi Helgerson, Charlie Green, Daniel Moore, Steve Bracken, Greg Orwoll, Rob Reinert. Next row: Jennie Brown, Lisa Delaney, Teri Fairchild, Gwen Kirchhof, Shelly Malone, Karin Stephenson

Front row: Gery Kremer, Mary Ann Gassman, Derek Olberding, Nelson Klavitter, Vicki Bechen, Ellen Lau, Gery Kremer, Rose Lobianco

Never cold call again, become a Chamber Ambassador!

Not Pictured: Michael Armstrong, Tamra Binder, Luis Del Toro, Bob Hoefer, Bill Kaesbauer, Nikki Kiefer, Gwen Lewis, Jane McCall, Nancy Oberbroeckling, Barb O’Hea, Scott Rausch, Kimberly Schwartz, Gina Siegert, Tom Wagner, Jeff Welty, Joyce White, Brian Zeman

Vicki Bechen2013-14 Ambassador Chair

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ABBADENT FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRYDR. RICHARD DOWNS3430 DODGE STREET(563) 556-8388

INFOWEB SYSTEMS, INC.NATH SHIVAPUJA3435 ASBURY ROAD, SUITE 175(563) 582-5042

BUCHHEIT TAX SERVICE, LLCDENNIS BUCHHEIT3250 KENNEDY CIRCLE, SUITE 7(563) 557-4441

INTRILIGATOR BIOPHYSICS FOR HEALTHLISA INTRILIGATOR2728 ASBURY ROAD SUITE 500 (563) 556-0017

? ?Did you know the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is over 5,000 Members &

Subscribers strong! Thank you for your support!

Did you know the online Membership Directory provided 272,000 online referrals for our members.

DUBUQUE PLASTICSDAVID CHAMBERLAIN 19263 KEN COURT (815) 747-2167

PASTA PERFETTAKAREN GLOGAUERREICH2429 ASBURY ROAD

PARAMOUNT AMBULANCEMARVIN NEY 5070 WOLFF ROAD (563) 690-9111

Welcome to ourneW memberS

THANK YOU AND WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Young Professionalsof Dubuque

THANK YOU TO OUR NEW YP MEMBERS!

Joshua LarsenTricia Maiers, City Clerk/Treasurer DyersvilleRyan Koopman, Conlon ConstructionPam Steffensmeier, Area Residential Care Kari McCann, Community Foundation of Greater DubuqueElizabeth Peterson, Dubuque Fighting SaintsMallory Cornilsen, Community Foundation of Greater DubuqueKelsey Streinz, Kintzinger Law FirmJenna Soyer, East Central Intergovernmental Association

Todd McCormick, Northwestern Mutual Ally Simon, Holy Family Catholic Schools Chris Schultz, IBMKevin Meyers, Crescent Electric Supply Company Aaron Dunn, Crescent Electric Supply Company Derrick Parsons, English Insurance Agency Lucas Bohnsack, Scott Goins State Farm

RenewingmemberS

THANK YOU TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED INVESTMENT!

365 INK - FORMERLY DUBUQUE 3657G DISTRIBUTING LLCA1 TAXIADVANTAGE SHEET METAL INC.AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANKBETTY JANE HOMEMADE CANDIES & ICE CREAMBIRCHWOOD GOLF COURSEBRACKEN, STEVEBUSCH SATELLITE, LLCCARPETLAND USACOLTS YOUTH ORGANIZATIONCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUECOUNTRY CAST PRODUCTS INC.CS TECHNOLOGIESDUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT-FORUMDUBUQUE DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATIONFARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES - SHERRY H.GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA & WESTERN ILLGRAND RIVER CENTERHARRIS GOLF CARSHERITAGE MANORHORIZON MANAGEMENT SERVICESHOUSE OF TRAVELHY-VEE DODGEINSPIRE CAFEKLUCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

KUNKEL & ASSOCIATES INCL.MAYLORAS COLLEGEMCDONALD’S - HOLLIDAY DRIVEPAPA MURPHY’SRADIO DUBUQUE, INC/KDTH/KAT-FM/KGRR/WVRERAMADA GALENARICH AND JUNNIES COIN, INC.RIVER LIGHTS BOOKSTORERUHL & RUHL REALTORSS & R JANITORIAL SERVICESIMONIZ CAR WASHSUSTAINABLE CITY NETWORKTHE BIKE SHACK/SHOE SHACKTRI STATES NIGHT OUT.COMT’S & J’S DJ PRODUCTIONSUNITED CLINICAL LABORATORIESVENDORS UNLIMITEDVERLO MATTRESSVESPERMAN FARMSVISION HEALTH CENTER P.C.WALGREENS - EASTWALGREENS DRUG STORE/55 JFKWESTMARK /KENDALL HUNT/GRT

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?The Chamber’s exclusive Staples discount can save the average business $2,000 per year.

Exclusive Member SavingsPrograms to Help Your Bottom Line

The Chamber’s Member to Member Discount Program is complimentary and includes the following benefits: - Increased exposure on www.dubuquechamber.com- Increased sales & revenue for your business- Access to the vast purchasing power of Chamber members and their thousands of employees- Access to exclusive savings- Call the Chamber to get your member to member deal listed today. 563.557.9200

Auto-Owners Insurance DiscountsAuto-Owners Insurance offers you discounts on your business and personal insurance. You, as Chamber members, are eligible for discounts up to 12%.

Personal and Business Insurance includes:• Commercial Automobile• Commercial Property and Liability• Commercial Umbrella• Condo Owners• Garage Liability and Dealer Blanket• Homeowners and Mobile Homeowners• Personal Automobile

For more information contact the Chamber at 563-557-9200 for a list of participating agents.

FedExSave 20% at FedEx Office!As a member of the Chamber you are eligible to save up to 20% on the materials you need most with FedEx Office® copy and print services. It’s the perfect time to save big on color copies, posters, signs, banners, direct mail services, and much more.

Chamber members can save:• Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® services*.• Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services.• Up to 70% on FedEx Freight® services.• Up to 20% on select FedEx Office business services.

*This includes a 5% discount when you create a FedEx Express shipping label using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com and other FedEx® electronic shipping solutions.

For more information call 1-800-463-3339.

Sam’s Club Receive up to a $25 gift card with your new or renewed Sam’s Club Membership

As a member of the Chamber, when you join or renew at Sam’s Club as a Business Plus® Member, you will receive a $25 gift card (non-Plus new or renewing Members receive a $10 gift card).

For more information call (563) 587-0576 or visit http://www.samsclub.com

Staples Advantage Take advantage of your group buying power with Staples Advantage. The Chamber has chosen Staples Advantage® as a preferred supplier and as a member; you’ll have access to thousands of products with exclusive customized pricing.

Top features the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce program offers: • Customized shopping list and order tracking at Staplesadvantage.com • Next-business-day delivery • Dedicated account management • Low pricing on technology, furniture, breakroom and cleaning items, and more!

Don’t miss out on the savings you deserve, take advantage of your group benefits today.

For more information contact Eric Alonso at 407-475-4142 or eric.alonso@staples.com

Buy Local/Shop Local BlendCard At Your Business As a Chamber member, you will enjoy exclusive savings on BlendCard services for your business.

• Members receive over a 50% discount on BlendCard services. • $100 set up fee waived.

BlendCard allows cardholders access to coupons, loyalty and gift cards to a number of local businesses. Customers manage their rewards from one simple dashboard that can be viewed easily from any computer, tablet, or phone.

BlendCard allows local stores to activate their own customer loyalty, marketing, and gift card program while securing placement in thousands of shopper’s hands instantly; while using ONE card. This card also eliminates the frustration of lost punch and gift cards by storing customer property securely in the cloud where it belongs.

Contact Frank Smith at (407) 963-6651 or frank@blendcard.com for additional information.

Publish your own member to member deal complimentaryAs a member of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, you have access to an unlimited number of discounts offered by fellow Chamber members through the Chamber’s Member to Member discounts page.

Members can take advantage of these discounts or even publish their own discount complimentary with membership. It is as easy as the click of a button.

Simply login to the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce website to get started on publishing your Member to Member Deal today.

For more information about Member to Member Deals, please contact Damian Waid at (563) 557-9200 or dwaid@dubuquechamber.com.

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