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Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 2023-2024 Annual Report
City of Dubuque City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 2023-2024 Annual Report Copyrighted August 5, 2024 Consent Items # 019. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 2023-2024 Annual Report City Manager providing a copy of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's 2023-2024 Annual Report. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Type Supporting Documentation Aerial view,eort of Dubuque, 1980's. Courtesy City of ZfrilfLor 44% • T . • 40 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION The seeds of Greater Dubuque Development were planted four decades ago through a collective of business leaders, non -profits, and government representatives coming together to finance a 1984 analysis of economic development opportunities and community needs. Directed by what was then the Economic Steering Committee of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, the study ignited the formation of a non-profit development corporation. This new organization, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, would be charged with coordinating activities to achieving initial goals identified in the study. A board of directors representing key segments of the community was convened to guide the organization. Today, forty-four leaders from government, non-profit, labor, and across industry sectors continue to chart the course of Greater Dubuque Development in response to regional challenges and opportunities. THEN Population of 86,403 in Dubuque County (199(3) Dubuque County Non -Farm Labor Force of 39,700 (1984) 2_ Unemployment Rate (Jan. 1982) $16,733 Median Household Income (1980) 31,506 Housing Units (1980) Zero 4-Lane Connection to Interstates & Major Metros Limited Land set for Industrial Development Estimated $1.5 Million in Tourism Activity (1983) © 2023-2024 Annual Repo • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Although specific goals and strategies have shifted over the past 40 years due to the ebb and flow of economic opportunities and community challenges, Greater Dubuque Development's approach to regional growth and economic prosperity has remained steadfast. The strength and resilience of our region's economy is achieved by bringing together and maintaining a coalition of public and private partners to build and sustain our region. A mindset rooted in collaboration where public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit entities partner, plan, and work together is how 40 years later, we can deliver on the promise that YOU can be great here. As we look ahead to the decades to come, the Greater Dubuque Development team, along with our board, investors, and regional partners, stand committed to cultivating regional synergy and progress through partnership and collaboration. NOW Population of 98,677 in Dubuque County (2022) Dubuque County Non -Farm Labor Force of 61,500 (May2024) 2.7% Unemployment Rate (May2o24) $73,495 Median Household Income (2022) 43,579 Housing Units (2023) Robust 4-Lane Connectivity via Highway 61/151 and 20 1,800+ acres in Industrial Parks Estimated $296.1 Million in Tourism Activity (2022) YOU can be great here • 2023-2024 Annual Report Port of Dubuque, Fall 2023. LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR Dear Friends and Partners, As Chair of the Board for the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, I am honored to present this year's Annual Report, celebrating our 40-year history and the achievements of the past year. This report highlights our transformational impact on the Greater Dubuque region, driven by our commitment to economic growth and regional development. Since our inception in the midst of some of the darkest days of our region's history, Greater Dubuque Development has been a catalyst for positive change, fostering innovation and creating opportunities throughout our region. Since November 4,1984, Greater Dubuque Development has found ways to bring the public, private and non-profit communities together for the greater good. Over the past year, we have made transformative progress through Workforce Solutions, Business Services, and Strategic Initiatives. Our Workforce Solutions programs continue to address critical needs through the retention, attraction, and creation of talent, empowering individuals with the dignity and reward of work while meeting the demands of regional employers. Collaborating with our Community of Colleges and industry partners is key to how we ensure the skilled workforce necessary for our region today, and for decades to come. Our Business Services support local enterprises, foster growth, and attract new investments. Through tailored assistance, financial incentives, and a supportive business environment, we have enabled companies, large and small, to thrive, innovate, and contribute to the economic vitality of our region. One of our proudest achievements this past year has been our Strategic Initiatives, focusing on child care and housing. Recognizing the essential role of affordable and accessible child care in supporting working families, we launched initiatives to expand child care options, exemplified by the Bright Minds Campus. Additionally, our efforts on housing have ensured access to safe, affordable, and quality housing, laying the foundation for a thriving community. Throughout these initiatives, we remain committed to delivering on the promise that YOU can be great here in the Greater Dubuque region. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are deeply grateful to our dedicated board members, investors, invaluable partners, and committed staff who have supported and believed in our mission. Your investments have been the cornerstone of our success, and together, we have made a lasting impact that will continue to resonate for years to come. We invite you to explore this Annual Report and reflect on the stories, data, and outcomes that highlight our collective achievements. Thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. Together, we will continue to make the Greater Dubuque region a place where people and businesses can thrive. Sincerely, Alex Dixon President & CEO, Q Casino + Resort / DRA Board Chair, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation YOU CAN BE GREAT HERE GOALS Et RESULTS 66,000 64,000 62,000 60,000 58,000 *. 2024 2023 2022 .2021 56,000 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Source: Iowa Workforce Development Monthly Labor Force Summary, updated monthly $1,200,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $800,000,000 $600,000,000 $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $0 Total Construction Cumulative Commercial Residential 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Source: City of Dubuque & Dubuque County (incorporated & unincorporated), updated monthly $76,000 $74,000 $72,000 $70,000 $68,000 $66,000 $64,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Source: American Community Survey, based on 5-year estimates, updated annually 105,000 104,000 103,000 102,000 101,000 100,000 99,000 98,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Source: American Community Survey, based on 5-year estimates, updated annually. 12.0% 11.0% 10.0% 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% State of Iowa Dubuque County * 6.0% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Source: American Community Survey, based on 5-year estimates, updated annually 2026 Grow Labor Force to 64,000 Jobs* * GOAL: Grow the workforce of the Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) to over 64,000 jobs by 2027. PROGRESS: ON TRACK - As of May 2024, the Dubuque MSA has rebounded to pre -pandemic employment levels reaching 61,500 -1,100 higher than May 2023 - with a high of 61,700 in December 2023. *Nationally 13% of workers are 100% virtual If it is for an out of town employer, they would not be counted in the Dubuque MSA number. Ignite 1 billion in Construction Investment * GOAL: Encourage and facilitate $1 billion of cumulative new residential and commercial construction across the Dubuque MSA by 2027. PROGRESS: ON TRACK - Only 2-years into the 5-year campaign, total residential and commercial construction investment in the Dubuque MSA is nearing 50% of the overall goal at $488,312,863. Raise Median Household Income to $76,000 * GOAL: Increase median household income for those living in the Dubuque MSA to $76,000 by 2027. PROGRESS: ON TRACK - As of December 2023, median household income in the Dubuque MSA has increased from the 2021 benchmark of $68,198 to $73,495. Increase Population to 105,000 * GOAL: Make 2027 the year that the population of the Dubuque MSA reaches 105,000. PROGRESS: MAINTAINING - As of April 2023, the population of the Dubuque MSA is holding steady at 98,677. 0 Decrease Poverty Rate by 5 0 * GOAL: By 2027, reduce the number of Dubuque MSA households below the Dubuque County Supplemental Poverty Measurement by five percent to 8.8%. PROGRESS: OFF TRACK - As of December 2023, the poverty rate for the Dubuque MSA rose from 9.9% to 10.0%. can be great h 2023-2024 Annual Report 5 "Retain, Recruit, Create." This daily mantra of our Workforce Solutions team drives the universal goal of Greater Dubuque Development to grow our regional economy by having the talented and engaged workforce needed to meet our employers' needs. Our Workforce Solutions efforts focus on understanding and responding to the opportunities and challenges regional employers face while simultaneously empowering individual prosperity and community connections. We invest financial resources and staff time to cultivate public / private partnerships that lead to innovative and collaborative programs to address the scope of workforce challenges. Responding to Employer Needs. At Greater Dubuque Development, trusted relationships with regional HR professionals along with a consistant practice of continual program improvement ensures that we are always providing offerings that meet the region's workforce needs. In FY 23-24, this included meeting one-on-one with over 40 HR Professionals through our HR Action program, developing an additional annual career fair, hosting the first full suite of YOU can be great here Community of Colleges events, launching the HR Professionals Cohort, and adding new features plus improved functionality to AccessDubuqueJobs.com. or ii hWORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Higher Ed Outreach Et Engagement y can be great here Colleges ven eries mmunityof 1,058 students from institutions made community connections through events including 2 career fairs showcasing 3 employers and workforce development partners. 1 1 Talen ■ buque: An Intern Engagement Program 123 interns from 19 companies took part in the 2023 series of 6 events to network with other young professionals and deepen their Greater Dubuque ties. Welcome Students Letter Campaign Working with Mayor Brad Cavanagh, the Dubuque City Council, and our local institutions of higher education, 4,888 letters and 5,133 emails welcomed students to the Greater Dubuque region. II2023-2024 Annual Report • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Employment Connections & Skills Development AccessDubuqueJobs.com Our 182 workforce solutions investors posted 12,835 jobs this year, attracting 11,6 job seekers on average to the site each month. Opportunity Dubuque Certificate Training Tuition Support Thanks to $165 K+ in tuition grants, child care support, and career coaches,187 individuals enrolled across . job training certificate programs at Northeast Iowa Community College. Since it's 201. inception, 3,286 certificates have been completed through Opportunity Dubuque to train and upskill the regional workforce. HR Professionals Cohort & HR Actions To deepen networks and inspire peer -to -peer learning in the regional HR community, we engaged HR professionals through 3 cohort gatherings facilitated by Greater Dubuque Development, and met one-on-one with over Professionals through our HR Action program. HR can be great here • t3-2024Annual Report r 27 Years and Counting. In partnership with TH Media, AccessDubuqueJobs.com was launched in 1997. Today, the website is the go -to workforce recruitment tool in the Greater Dubuque region for connecting employers and job seekers. �accesL d dubuque iobS.com Collective Effort. Developing the workforce needed to grow our regional economy requires collaborative action as well as collective investment from the public and private sectors. In the case of Opportunity Dubuque, Greater Dubuque Development leverages financial support from the the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, and the DRA to remove barriers related to tuition and child care costs while co -funding two career coaches. The career coaches, employed by Northeast Iowa Community College, connect with our unemployed and underemployed populations to successfully complete their certificates and land rewarding careers. Welcome Home. As a signature program of Greater Dubuque Development, Distinctively Dubuque has been welcoming newcomers to the region since 2010. This immersive, five -night course introduces participants to each other and all the region has to offer in a fun and relaxing group environment. With topics that include regional history, recreation, the arts and culture scene, and major projects and initiatives on the horizon for the Greater Dubuque region, the Distinctively Dubuque program has welcomed 1,575 newcomers to our region over the past 14 years. Community Champion. Talent attraction is top of mind for our team and our regional workforce partners. It is also a priority for the Iowa Economic Authority who announced in January 2023 a new collaboration with RoleCall to increase relocation leads and connect those potential newcomers directly with communities that match their interests and lifestyle. Our team is proud to serve as the Greater Dubuque region's Community Champion in this state initiative, sharing newcomer resources and employment opportunities with those looking to make the move to the Greater Dubuque region. • I I WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Newcomer Services Distinctively Dubuque Newcomer Program 4 A /' In 2023-2024, , newcomers participated in this unique newcomer program, a -year partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College. Community Tours Our 5 seasoned tour guides provided personalized community tours highlighting key amenities and major attractions in the Greater Dubuque region. Relocation Guides 357 relocation guides were distributed to potential newcomers, a 7increase in guide requests compared to the previous year. 2023-2024 Annual Repoi • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Rapid Response Efforts WARN Notices Greater Dubuque acted in response to WARN notices of major layoffs including events outside of the immediate Greater Dubuque region. Dislocated Worker Engagement Directly engaged with if. dislocated workers to connect them with new employment opportunities or retraining programs in the region. Data & Resources NEXT GEN Perceptions Survey Collected 2,061 responses with nearly 75% submitted by the target demographic of high school seniors to 40-year olds living in the Greater Dubuque region. The purpose, how do we create a region of choice to retain and recruit a young demographic? can be great here • 3-2024 Annual Report WARN Tracking & Strategies Federal and state Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (WARN) laws require employers to notify employees and labor union representatives in advance of planned closures and mass layoffs. Our team monitors WARN events in the immediate region as well as the broaderTri-Statearea. When there are impacted workers in the immediate 7-county region, Greater Dubuque Development works swiftly as part of a Rapid Response Team to assist affected individuals find new jobs or connect with retraining opportunities to alleviate the need for relocation. In the case of regionally ajacent WARN events, our team connects with dislocated workers on -the -ground or via targeted marketing campaigns to pair them with opportunities available in our market. AccessDubuqueJobs.com Career Fair in Platteville In the wake of significant layoffs in Southwest Wisconsin this past fall, Greater Dubuque Development sprung into action to organize and host a job fair at the Platteville Public Library in January 2024. The event featured 20 regional employers and was promoted with the help of the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin Job Service, Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Grant County Economic Development Corporation, and Platteville Economic Development Partners. YOU can be great here. a 2021 SON Gap Analysis Greater 2023 Skills Gap Analysis Produced in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, the annual Greater Dubuque Region Skills Gap Analysis provides economic developers, workforce partners, and educators with information on projected workforce shortages to identify and take action on strategies to mitigate these gaps. BUSINESS SERVICES It is All about Relationships. InfoAction is Greater Dubuque Development's award - winning program for business retention and expansion rooted in old school basics, you give us the information, we act on it. This leads to follow-up service on issues from A to Z, large and small. Aside from specific requests for assistance and support in navigating expansion projects, we rely on our InfoAction program to help paint the bigger picture. Training programs have been established, public policy has been developed or adjusted, infrastructure has been upgraded, transportation concerns have been addressed, and more. The relationships we maintain with our regional employers also allow us to communicate with them quickly on issues and projects that may impact their business or employees such as significant road construction or closures and community -wide opportunities and challenges. Cultivating Regional Collaboration. Greater Dubuque Development convenes regional economic development professionals on a quarterly basis to share best practices and promote collaboration. Dubbed the "Tri-State Economic Development Practitioners", the group crosses state lines with representation into Wisconsin with Grant and Lafayette Counties, Illinois with Jo Daviess County, and Iowa with Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones Counties. Existing Business Support InfoAction CEO's and managers of 270 businesses in the region met with our team to share business insights and find solutions to employer challanges. 27.4% of those businesses interviewed were outside the city of Dubuque. Business Assistance Requests J InfoAction interviews resulted in 379 assistance requests and follow-ups that include state and municipal government issues, research, referrals, workforce solutions, and much more. Regional Networks In addition to participating in weekly meetings with the City of Dubuque's City Manager, Economic Development office, and the Dubuque Design Review Team, our staff attended and/or presented to regional groups and city councils in over 1 UU face-to-face meetings. 10 2023-2024 Annual Rep, • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Business Expansions FY 23-24 Expansions Our team assisted 10 expansions creating 7 F11r) new jobs, adding 265,388 total square feet, and igniting a cumulative investment of $55.9 Million+ in the Greater Dubuque Region. Expansions Through The Years In the last decade alone, Greater Dubuque Development played a direct role in assisting 59 expansion projects valued at more than $439 Million in investment. This collection of expansion projects created at an estimated 1,688 jobs and added over 2 Million square feet of commercial and/or industrial property to the Greater Dubuque region. YOU can be great here • 2023-2024 Annual Report Dubuque Industrial Center West. Courtesy Origin Design. Business Champions of Child Care. County -wide expansion of child care has been a major focus this year. Launched in collaboration with Dubuque Initiatives, the Business Champions of Child Care is a consortium of regional employers committed to increasing capacity and access to high -quality child care county -wide. We recognize the investments of the following businesses that have risen to the challenge of matching a 2:1 grant opportunity from the State of Iowa to establish the multi -year Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund. • Alliant Energy • City of Dubuque • DB&T/HTLF • Dupaco Community Credit Union • HODGE • John Deere Foundation • Medline Industries, Inc. • Progressive Processing/Hormel Foods • Q Casino + Resort • Rite -Hite • Theisen Supply, Inc. • UnityPoint Health -Finley Hospital • Woodward Communications, Inc. • Anonymous Donors • STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Child Cart. Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund Leveraged a $56OKtate of Iowa grant to raise $859 K in private funds to support child care providers county -wide with wage enhancement and capacity expansion efforts. In its inaugural phase of funding, the $1.4 Million Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Fund supported 18 child care providers in the county with $661K+ in grants. These funds made it possible for child care providers to hire 38 new child care professionals and create 144 new child care slots in Dubuque County in the first year of funding. .d• IN2023-2024 Annual Repor • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Transportation Jule Commuter Route Continuing and refining last year's commuter route partnership with the City of Dubuque, the commuter route program was used 1,239 times, helping to mitigate transportation barriers for the region's workforce. College Student Fare Waiver Thanks to a new City of Dubuque initiative, 3,113 fare waivers were provided to local college students to ride the Jule to work, entertainment, and other destinations around Dubuque, enhancing our efforts to retain college students after graduation. ommercial Air Service Team 2,378 emails delivered to inboxes of regional employers, non -profits, and elected officials for the air service feasibility survey effort as part of the Mayor of Dubuque's air service task force in collaboration with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and others. can be great here• )23-2024 Annual Reportii Bright Minds Campus. In March 2024, Greater Dubuque Development and Dubuque Initiatives hosted a grand opening celebration for the Bright Minds Campus at 7900 Chavenelle Road on Dubuque's west end. Formerly known as the Medline Building, the Bright Minds Campus is the site of the Dubuque YMCA's Early Learning Center and the Dubuque Community School's Seedlings Preschool, set to open Fall 2024. The campus will also house a new 911 center for Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque's data center. Housing Options Expand. The 2022 Dubuque Housing Needs Assessment, commissioned by Greater Dubuque Development, paired with last year's efforts to better leverage housing tax credits and identify increased incentive opportunities have lead to more than 2,100 new housing units in some stage of development in the community. Of these new units, more than half will be market -rate rental units and 422 of the units will be affordable housing options for low to moderate income households. Bee Branch Creek Greenway, Summer 2023. C. es C. o • bu. ue. 2023-2024Annual Report • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Drake. UNEVERSISY The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center Home of CHARACTER COUNTS!' HUMA RIGHTS ACCOLADES & RECOGNITION Dubuque Named 2024 Community of Character Dubuque has been named Iowa's 2024 Community of Character by Drake University's Robert D. and Billie Ray Center which annually recognizes Iowa individuals, organizations, and communities that demonstrate the center's six pillars of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. Dubuque Cited Among Top 100 Cities for a Career Switch Careerminds surveyed 3,000 professionals considering a career change to uncover which cities in the U.S. they would most like to move to. Dubuque made the list at #28 alongside the ranks of St. Cloud (MN), and Oshkosh and La Crosse (WI). Dubuque #9 Metro Where Gen Z is Buying Homes In May 2024, Realtorcom identified Dubuque among the top 10 metro areas with the largest percentages of Gen Z buyers who closed on homes in 2022, based on the most recent Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. Dubuque Recognized as Iowa Thriving Community Dubuque was named to the inaugural group of eleven Iowa Thriving Communities, a new program from the Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority. The program recognizes cities around the state that utilize innovative solutions to enhance their housing offerings to residents of all income levels. Dubuque Scores 100 on Municipality Equality Index The Human Rights Campaign in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, awarded Dubuque 100 points on the Municipal Equality Index for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and again in 2023. The index is a national ranking based on the inclusiveness of laws, policies, and services for LGBTQ+ residents. The 2023 average city score was 71 points. Premier Features in Regional Publications 365ink Magazine, December 21, 2023. Julien'sJournal, January 2024. GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT TEAM i Rick Dickinson Karen Kluesner Jason White Mandl Dotson Nic Hockenberry President & CEO Vice President of Vice President of Director of Workforce Director of Workforce Operations Business Services Recruitment & Retention Programming Anna Roling Executive Assistant Daniel McDonald Jenni Petersen -Brant Dave Lyons Director of Existing Director of Strategic Initiatives Business Communications Consultant FOUNDING MEMBERS OF GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT J. Bruce Meriwether, The First National Bank of Dubuque, representing the Dubuque Area Industrial Development Corporation John K. Lawson, John Deere Dubuque Works, representing the Dubuque Area Industrial Development Corporation Robert F. Neuwoehner, Dubuque Bank & Trust Company, representing the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Richard J. Burgmeier, CyCare Systems, representing the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Donna L. Smith, Dubuque County Supervisor, representing the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Eldon B. Digman, Digman Realty, representing the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors William K. Hammel, Tri-State Mechanical Contractors, representing the Dubuque City Council Thomas J. Beurskens, Social Services, representing the Dubuque City Council James E. Brady, Mayor of the City of Dubuque, representing the Dubuque City Council Patrick L. Dillon, UAW 94, representing United Labor Participation Committee of Dubuque, Iowa Robert W. Runde, Machinist Union, representing United Labor Participation Committee of Dubuque, Iowa Michael W. Connolly, State Representative, representing the state legislative delegation can be great here 2023-2024Annual Report 15 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alex Dixon, Chair DRA/Q Casino + Resort Kay Takes, Vice Chair MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Dan Walsh, Treasurer Capra Bank Joe Hearn, Past Chair Dupaco Community Credit Union David Becker Cottingham & Butler Nicole Breitbach Black Hills Energy I Future Leadership Tea m Chad Chandlee Kendall Hunt Publishing Jill Connors City of Dubuque I City Economic Development Director Davin Curtiss O'Connor & Thomas, P.C. David Dahms Northeast Iowa Community College Derek Duehr Carpenters Local 678 I United Labor Mike Fortman TH Media I Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Travis Frampton University of Dubuque Wayne Breckon MidWestOne Bank Brad Cavanagh City of Dubuque I Mayor Jim Collins Loras College Mark Dickson John Deere Dubuque Works Karen Jones Empower Zach Keeling Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. Wayne Kenniker Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Wendy Runde Diamond Jo Casino Drew Townsend Dubuque Bank &Trust Amy Hawkins Dubuque Community Schools Jennifer Havens UnityPoint - Finley Hospital Tim Hodge HODGE Fletcher Lamkin Clarke University Cydney Lovell ITC Midwest Representative Shannon Lundgren Iowa State Legislative Delegation Gwen Moser Eide Bailly, LLP Justin Mottet Alliant Energy Andy Mozena Premier Bank Tom Townsend IBEW Local 704 Mike Van Milligen City of Dubuque I City Manager Dean Wilgenbusch U.S. Bank Tom Woodward Woodward Communications BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matt Mulligan Conlon Construction Co. Mike Portzen, Jr. Portzen Construction Jacque Rahe Dyersville Economic Development Corporation Chandra Ravada East Central Intergovernmental Association Pat Ready Origin Design Laura Roussel! City of Dubuque I City Council Danny Sprank City of Dubuque I City Council Jeff Staudenmaier Black Hills Energy Jason Weston Empower I Dubuque County Respresentative la2023-2024 Annual Rep. • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation FUTURE LEADERSHIP TEAM Nicole Breitbach Black Hills Energy Nate Breitsprecker National Mississippi River Museum &Aquarium Jason Burds HODGE Callie Clark Clarke University Troy Cooper Progressive Processing LLC Amy Edmonds University of Dubuque Tyler Freye Alliant Energy Felicia Gibbs Eide Bailly, LLP Greg Greazel John Deere Dubuque Works Allison Hinga TH Media Megan Imhof Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. TonyaJohnson MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Stacy Kansky Q Casino + Resort Andrew Katrichis U.S. Bank Theresa Leisen Northeast Iowa Community College PAST PRESIDENTS Et CHAIRPERSONS 1984-1986 I Bob Neuwoehner 1986-1988 I Bruce Meriwether 1988-1989 I Nicholas J. Schrup II 1989-1990 I Mike Conlon 1990-1991 I Doug Buswell 1991-1992 I Steve Hanson 1992-1993 I Dan Kruse 1993-1994 I Mike Deggendorf (thru Sept. 1993) Dan Kruse (as of Sept. 1993) 1994-1995 I Sr. Catherine Dunn, BVM Marty Maiers Diamond Jo Casino Mark McCoy Dupaco Community Credit Union Josh McQuillen Capra Bank Dylan Michels East Central Intergovernmental Association Jon Moore MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions Antonio Mouzon City of Dubuque Gina Noel Loras College Nick Patrum Dubuque Bank&Trust Adam Portzen Portzen Construction Amanda Ramler Great River Learning Jon Sarrazin McCoy Group Casey Slaght McGraw-Hill Higher Education Gretchen Tucker UnityPoint Health -Finley Hospital Molly Valaskey Premier Bank Dan Wellik AssuredPartners Great Plains dba The Friedman Group 1995-1996 I Lynn B. Fuller 1996-1997 I Rand M. Fisher (thru Jan. 1997) Rich Bean (as ofJan. 1997) 1997-1998 I Rich Bean 1998-1999 I Bill Skemp 1999-2000 I Pat Crahan 2000-2001 I Russell Knight 2001-2002 I John Schmidt 2002-2003 I Jeffrey F. Bullock 2003-2004 I John Larsen 2004-2005 I Lori Thielen 2005-2006 I Mark Ernst 2006-2007 I David Becker 2007-2008 I Tom Yunt 2008-2009 I Nicholas J. Schrup III 2009-2010 I Joanne Burrows, SC 2010-2011 I Jim Collins 2011-2012 I Chad Chandlee 2012-2013 I Jesus M. Aviles 2013-2014 I Byron Taylor 2014-2015 I Doug Horstmann 2015-2016 I Tim Conlon 2016-2017 I Kurt Strand 2017-2018 I Mike Donohue 2018-2019 I Tom Woodward 2019-2020 I Dr. Liang Chee Wee 2020-2021 I Wendy Runde 2021-2022 I Tim Hodge 2022-2023 I Joe Hearn 2023-2024 I Alex Dixon can be great here • 2023-2024 Annual Repc, IN GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS It is with sincere gratitude that we recognize the enduring commitment of our 2023-2024 investors. In collaboration with these partners, we collectively work towards progress and positive transformation for the Greater Dubuque region. Private Sector Addoco, Inc. Alliant Energy American Realty of Dubuque Andersen Windows a Doors AssuredPartners Great Plains dba The Friedman Group BARD Materials Behnke Enterprises Inc. Betty Jane Candies Black Hills Energy Bodine Electric Company BTS Inc. Buesing &Associates, Inc. Callahan Construction, Inc. Capra Bank Cascade Manufacturing Co. Clarke University Conlon Construction Co. Cottingham a Butler Crescent Electric Supply Company Diamond Jo Casino DRA/Q Casino + Resort Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Bank&Trust Dubuque Homebuilders &Associates Dubuque Hose & Hydraulic Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. Dubuque Stamping & Mfg., Inc. Dupaco Community Credit Union Dyersville Economic Development Corporation Eagle Point Solar East Central Iowa Association of REALTORS Edwards Cast Stone Eide Bailly LLP Empower Engineering Services & Products Company Equity Real Estate Group LLC Eyedeal Optical FEH Design Fidelity Bank &Trust Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Giese Companies Green Industrial Supply, Inc. GreenState Credit Union GRONEN Happee Smith Productions Hartig Drug HODGE Honkamp, P.C. HTLF IBEW Local 704 ImOn Communications Infrastructure Technology Solutions (ITS) Inventory Trading Co. ITC Midwest, LLC John Deere Dubuque Works Kane, Norby & Reddick, P.C. Kendall Hunt/Westmark Enterprises/Great River Learning Kennedy Mall Kintzinger, Harmon, Konrardy PLC Klauer Manufacturing Company Kloeckner Metals Corporation Kunkel & Associates, Inc. Lamar Advertising of Dubuque Lime Rock Springs Co. Loras College M&M Sales Enterprises, Inc. Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric McCullough Creative McDermott Excavating McGraw-Hill Education Medical Associates Clinic, P.C. MedOne MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Michelin MidWestOne Bank Mulgrew Oil & Propane NetSmart Inc. Northeast Iowa Community College O'Connor&Thomas, P.C. Origin Design Paulson Electric Platinum Supplemental Insurance Portzen Construction, Inc. Premier Bank ProPulse, a Schieffer Company Red Tree Realty of Keller Williams Midwest Partners Richardson Motors River City Paving Rousselot, Inc. Simmons Food, Inc. Spahn & Rose Lumber Company SpecCast Terracon Consultants, Inc. The Adams Company The McCoy Group, Inc. The Metrix Company Theisen Supply, Inc. TRICOR Insurance TriState Quality Metals Tucker Freight Lines Unison Solutions, Inc. Union-Hoermann Press United Brotherhood of Carpenters Et Joiners Local 678 UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital Universal Tank & Fabrication University of Dubuque U.S. Bank Vanguard, Inc. WHKS & Co. Woodward Communications, Inc. Public Sector City of Dubuque City of Dyersville City of East Dubuque City of Peosta Dubuque County ig2023-2024 Annual Re • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS INVESTORS Being a Workforce Solutions Investor is more than being a financial contributor to the work of Greater Dubuque Development. It means you are a critical component of a team effort to offer award -winning solutions that recruit, retain, and create workforce in the Greater Dubuque region, including tools like AccessDubuqueJobs.com made possibly through a partnership with TH Media. 1800Tshirts AARP Foundation ABC Learning Early Childhood Center, LLC Advance Pump & Equipment Inc. Alliant Energy Andersen Windows & Doors Aquin Little Angels Area Residential Care AssuredPartners Great Plains dba The Friedman Group Aveanna Healthcare A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. BARD Materials Bimbo Bakeries USA Black Hills Energy Blackrock Fabrication Bodensteiner Implement Company Bodine Electric Company Boyd Gaming/Diamond Jo Casino Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque Carlisle Ryan Digital Print & Services Cascade Manufacturing City of Dubuque City of Dyersville Clarke University Colony Brands Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Conlon Construction Co. Cottingham & Butler Crescent Community Health Center Crescent Electric Supply Company CROWN Cork & Seal Days Inn by Wyndham DDI, Inc. Decker Precision Machining Design Build Structures Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Community School District Dubuque CommunityY Dubuque County Dubuque Fire Equipment Inc. Dubuque Main Street Dubuque Museum of Art Dubuque Regional Humane Society Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. Dubuque Soccer Club Duluth Trading Company Dupaco Community Credit Union DuTrac Community Credit Union Eagle Point Software Eagle Point Solar Eagle Ridge Golf Resort & Spa East Central Intergovernmental Assoc. East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizers, LLC Eastern Iowa Sleep Center Edwards Cast Stone Eide Bailly LLP EK Plastic Surgery Emmaus Bible College Engineering Services & Products Company (FarmTek) Express Employment Professionals FedEx Ground FEN Design FGH Delivery Fidelity Bank &Trust Flexsteel Industries, Inc Frog Hollow Kids Campus Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa Grand River Medical Group Grant Regional Health Center Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Green Industrial Supply, Inc GreenState Credit Union Habitat for Humanity Dubuque and Jackson Counties Harris Golf Cars Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Hawkeye Care Center of Dubuque Hillcrest Family Services Hills & Dales Hirschbach Motor Lines HODGE Holy Family Catholic Schools Holy Trinity Lutheran Church/Noah's Ark Child Development Center Home+Floor Show Honkamp, P.C. 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