International Economic Development AwardTHE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: International Economic Development Award
DATE: August 12, 2008
Dubuque
All-pmericaC~Y
m
2007
The City of Dubuque has been selected for an Honorable Mention Award in the Public-
Private Partnerships (population 50,000-200,000) by the International Economic
Development Council for the America's River Project.
Mich el C. Van Milligen
MCVM/Iw
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director
June 18, 2007
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August 1, 2008
Randy Gehl
50 W 13th St
Dubuque 52001-4864
Dear Randy Gehl,
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Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that City of Dubuque has been selected for an Honorable
Mention in category 20. Public-Private Partnerships (pop. 50,000-200,000) for the America's River
Project project submitted for the 2008 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards. A panel of
economic development experts consisting of members from both the public and private sectors selected
the project.
The Honorable Mention Certificate will be presented at a reception during the 2008 IEDC Annual
Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Atlanta. We will update you with the details regarding the
presentation of awards and honorable mentions. Your project will also be displayed throughout the
conference.
Organizations are required to have at least one representative register for the conference to receive the
award in person. The early registration deadline is August 29th, which is quickly approaching. It is
truly an event you do not want to miss. Visit our web site at www.iedconline.or~ for information on the
annual conference, to register online, and secure your hotel accommodation.
We will contact you at a later date about press releases and the presentation ceremony. If you have any
questions regarding the award presentation, please contact Paul Cutting at (202) 942-9459 or
pcutting(a~iedconline.org. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!
Sincerely,
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Todd Greene, CEcD
Chair, Awards Task Force
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