Download the 2022-2023 Greater Dubuque Development Annual Report

We are in a global competition, a fight for both expanding local business and for talent. But thanks to forward-thinking leadership in both the public and private sector, we continue to fight beyond our weight. Greater Dubuque Development’s culture of collaboration where business and government work together, is and will continue to be the secret ingredient to creating our region of choice. YOU can be great here in the Greater Dubuque area is our commitment to everyone.

Greater Dubuque Development’s focus is on three fundamental areas – Workforce Solutions, Business Services and Strategic Initiatives. In the simplest terms, we support and grow our business community and their workforce while constantly improving our region’s quality of life. That is what we do.

Now the work of YOU can be great here continues with an added focus on all we must do to retain, recruit, and create the workforce we need. This includes removing barriers to gainful employment, upskilling workers for high demand jobs, connecting college talent to our employers and attracting newcomers to live and work in our communities. These efforts are vital and motivate our investors, Board of Directors and the team at Greater Dubuque Development.

We must expect the unexpected and yes, life may well throw a few challenges our way as we continue to reinvent our regional economy. Yet, at Greater Dubuque, we are firmly committed to working closely together to create a vibrant region of choice that delivers on the promise, YOU can be great here.

Joe Hearn
President & CEO, Dupaco Community Credit Union
2022-2023 Chair, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation