Work Session Request: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Retail Strategies Findings and RecommendationsCity of Dubuque
City Council
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October 21, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Work Session Request: Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation - Retail Strategies Findings and
Recommendations
SUMMARY: City Manager requesting a Work Session be scheduled on
December 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. for Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation to give a presentation along with
Retail Strategies of their findings and recommendations for
opportunities to enhance the retail and hospitality sectors in
the community.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Council
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. GDDC Request Memo
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Work Session Request - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation -
Retail Strategies Findings and Recommendations
DATE: October 17, 2024
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President and CEO Rick Dickinson is
requesting a Work Session be scheduled on December 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. to give a
presentation along with Retail Strategies of their findings and recommendations for
opportunities to enhance the retail and hospitality sectors in the community.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President and CEO
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October 14, 2024
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
City of Dubuque
50 W 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mike:
Greater
Dubuque
DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Schmid Innovation Center
900 Jackson St., Suite 109
Dubuque, IA 52001
www.greaterdubuque.org
I am writing on behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation to formally request a work
session with the Dubuque City Council and staff on December 16 for the presentation of Retail
Strategies' findings and recommendations. As you know, Retail Strategies has been collaborating
with our organization to identify opportunities for enhancing the retail and hospitality sectors in our
community.
During this work session, Retail Strategies will present an overview of their analysis of our
community, including market gaps, key recruitment targets, and strategic recommendations for
future development. We believe this session will provide valuable insights that align with our shared
goals of fostering economic growth and making Dubuque a community of choice for both
businesses, residents and newcomers..
Please let us know if any additional materials or details are required. We look forward to
collaborating with the City of Dubuque on this important initiative.
Thank you for your consideration.
In your service,
Rick Dickinson
President & CEO
can be great here.
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