At Greater Dubuque Development, we understand that we are not only responding to the challenges of today but also preparing for those of tomorrow.
Our forward-thinking strategic initiatives position the Greater Dubuque region for long-term, sustainable success.
Our forward-thinking strategic initiatives position the Greater Dubuque region for long-term, sustainable success.
From addressing child care needs to expanding broadband access, we are taking important steps that will make our region a community of choice for years to come.
Working with partners across the region, we facilitate economic growth in the smartest and most sustainable ways.
We are embracing innovations in bioenergy, broadband technology, waste management, energy efficiency, solar energy, and advanced environmental manufacturing to make sure our region is ahead of the curve.
We know housing is critical to our continued growth as a community.
Greater Dubuque Development continues to collaborate with cities, developers, and builders to understand housing needs and create new, affordable middle-market housing for the region’s growing workforce.
In today’s world, having access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet is a necessity.
Working with public and private partners, we have doubled conduit, quadrupled fiber, and increased the number of providers in our community from two to ten.
Bernard Telephone
Kyle Manders
563-879-3203
Email
CS Technologies
Jim Neyen
563-556-0499
Email
Cascade Communications
Chris Summerall
563-852-3710
Email
Lumen Technologies
Brent Giese
563-355-2592
Email
Comelec
Keith Brimeyer
563-513-8984
Email
Frontier Communications*
Freeport, IL Office
855-507-2765
*Serving East Dubuque and NE Illinois
ImOn Communications
Jorge Echave
563-239-9111
Email
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Jeff Geistkemper
319-820-0358
Email
Mediacom Communication
Donovan DeMay
563-584-0589 (ext. 3368)
Email
Sand Prairie*
Elizabeth, IL Office
800-858-5522
*Serving East Dubuque and NE Illinois
Unite Private Networks
Brad Knudson
515-518-7623
Email
Windstream
Dan Wilson
319-790-7827
Email
Wisconsin Independent Network
Tom Schuchart
920-840-6861
Email
For young families in Dubuque, an ongoing shortage of child care options has long been identified as a major concern.
The lack of viable options has forced many parents to stay home, exacerbating a workforce shortage that has plagued local businesses. Greater Dubuque Development is committed to addressing these needs – and signs of progress are already visible.
Child Care Solution Takes First Steps
In an effort to increase child care opportunities, Governor Kim Reynolds recently awarded $26.6 million through The Child Care Business Incentive Grant to 23 projects across Iowa. Three of those projects are in Dubuque County and account for nearly $7 million of the awarded grant funds, marking a major step forward in our efforts to close the local child care gap.
Child Care Survey
To better understand how child care issues are affecting families and impacting our workforce, Greater Dubuque Development commissioned a comprehensive survey of employers and child care providers in the Greater Dubuque region. The survey details existing child care needs and challenges as well as provides a road map for implementing innovative and effective solutions.
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