Greater Dubuque Development

04/02/2026

The Cost of Culture: Business Summit 2026

What would you learn about leadership if you stepped into the front-line experience—mopping floors, stocking shelves, or delivering orders yourself?

Northeast Iowa Community College's Business Summit features Nora Burns, The Undercover Employee™, who spent 15 months working undercover to understand what truly shapes workplace culture. Her keynote explores the four ECHOs of leadership: Experience, Communication, Humanization, and Own It—and how they strengthen teams, reduce turnover, and align culture across an organization.

Event Details
May 20, 2026 | 9–11 AM
NICC Conference Center, Peosta
Learn more: www.nicc.edu/businesssummit

03/30/2026

Greater Dubuque Development’s March e-newsletter includes:

- A message from President & CEO Jason White
- Revisiting events like the Universal Tank & Fabrication ribbon cutting, our Future Leadership Team meeting, and Alliant Energy's Breakfast Bites & Energy Insights
- Impacts of the Workforce Housing Tax Credit program
- Helping you connect with international student and dislocated worker talent
+ Much, much more!

Read the full March newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/greaterdubuque/march2026newsletter

03/16/2026

🏗️ Attention Small-Scale Developers & Local Visionaries! 🏗️

Do you have ideas to improve your neighborhood? Ready to take the next step toward becoming a developer?

Join the City of Dubuque Government and Neighborhood Evolution for 12 Steps to Town Making — a FREE virtual workshop series designed to give small developers and future developers the tools, confidence, and ecosystem to bring projects to life!

📅 When: Noon on the third Tuesday of every month for 12 months
✅ Next session: March 17, 2026
💻 Format: Online
💲 Cost: FREE

What You’ll Learn:
✔ How to prepare for bank interviews
✔ Running project numbers like a pro
✔ Design & planning essentials
✔ Property management strategies
…and much more!

🎥 Catch up on past sessions: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/3254/Small-Scale-Development-Support

💬 “Our goal is to give small developers and potential local developers the confidence, ecosystem, and information necessary to make the best decisions possible.” — Jill Connors, City of Dubuque Economic Development Director

📞 Questions? Email the City of Dubuque Economic Development Department or call 563-589-4393.

🔗 Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ixvMfPVHR_KD1BrzOGyhpg #/registration

03/13/2026

💼 Ready to level up your career? 💼

We’re excited to help spread the word about the Multicultural Family Center's Employment Expo happening on March 21st from 10am–1pm at 1157 Central Ave, Dubuque!

Take advantage of FREE employment resources, workshops, and seminars designed to boost your workplace skills and explore new opportunities.

✨ Bonus: The first 100 applicants will receive a FREE professional portfolio for their documents.

📲 Register using the QR code on the flyer—don’t miss out!
This event is open to the public. Spread the word and bring a friend!

03/12/2026

Ready to stop guessing and start closing deals with confidence?

Northeast Iowa Community College's hands-on Sales Certificate program gives you the modern skills you need to succeed, from defining your personal brand to mastering the full sales process.

Learn how to move from prospecting to closing with impact.

What you’ll gain:
• Real-world sales strategies
• A clear personal brand + target market plan
• Certificate of Completion
• Confidence to build a high-earning career

Invest in yourself today!

Register here: https://nicc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=105235

03/11/2026

🌳Help Shape the Future of Dubuque County Parks🌳

Our local parks are busier than ever—visitation has grown by 50% in the last five years—and Dubuque County Conservation is updating its Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Plan.

Now they’re asking for your input.

Join Dubuque County Conservation at one of their upcoming public open houses to share your ideas for parks, trails, natural areas, campgrounds, and future improvements through 2035.

📅 Open House Dates & Locations
• March 19 – Swiss Valley Nature Center (4:30–6:30 PM)
• March 31 – Asbury Public Library (4:30–6:30 PM)
• April 2 – Backpocket Events Space, Millwork District (11:30 AM–1:00 PM)
• April 2 – Cascade Public Library (4:30–6:30 PM)

✔ Family-friendly
✔ Interactive activities
✔ Light refreshments provided

Can’t attend? A public survey launches March 18, and Dubuque County Conservation will share the link on their page.

🌲 Your parks. Your trails. Your future.

Help shape what outdoor recreation in Dubuque County looks like for years to come.

02/24/2026

Greater Dubuque Development's February e-newsletter includes a message from President & CEO Jason White, updates on a new shuttle service to the Eastern Iowa Airport, a new employer vanpool pilot program, Opportunity Dubuque mid-year results, openings in Distinctively Dubuque, and registration opening for May's Workforce Solutions Breakfast. Plus select community news and upcoming events including an inaugural Taste of the Tri-States and the Iowa Rural Summit.

Read the full newsletter online: https://mailchi.mp/greaterdubuque/february2026newsletter

02/20/2026

Another session of Distinctively Dubuque begins March 11, and a few seats are still open! 🎉

Designed for newcomers — anyone who has moved to or returned to the Greater Dubuque region within the last 5 years — this free, five-week evening course helps participants connect with the people, places, and stories that shape our community.

📅 Five consecutive Wednesdays from 5:30–8:30 p.m.
🍽 Dinner included each night
📍A new location and topic each week

Offered at no cost thanks to support from the DRA , City of Dubuque Government, and County Government. Distinctively Dubuque is facilitated in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College.

Register while space remains https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BHVN6LB

02/19/2026

Our President & CEO Jason E. White recently joined Molly Grover, President & CEO of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce on the Let’s Unpack That podcast.

Their conversation offers a chance to learn more about Jason’s professional path, his early insights and perspective after stepping into the CEO role at Greater Dubuque Development, and his vision for collaboratively advancing progress across the Greater Dubuque region.

Thank you to the Chamber for the thoughtful discussion and continued partnership in supporting our shared community goals.

🎧 Listen at https://youtu.be/A_TPk7BcYvQ

🎙️ New Episode of Let’s Unpack That is live now!

We sat down with Jason White, the new President & CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, to get to know the person behind the role.

In this episode, we dive into Jason’s background, what led him to Dubuque, and what it’s been like stepping into a key leadership position in our community.

👉 Tune in to hear:
• Jason’s career journey and experience
• His transition into the CEO role
• Early insights and perspective on the position
• What he’s learning as he steps into leadership in Dubuque

🎬 A huge thank you to our sponsor, Phoenix Theatres Dubuque, for making this series possible.
From blockbuster movies to community events, continues to invest in experiences that bring people together right here in Dubuque. Be sure to check them out for your next night out!

If you’re interested in the people shaping our community, this is a great conversation to check out.

🎧 Watch/listen at the Dubuque Area Chamber YouTube




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02/18/2026

✈️ New Travel Option Launching March 1

Dubuque-area travelers now have a new, convenient way to stay connected to Iowa’s air service. Beginning March 1, Anaman Concierge Service will offer curb-to-curb shuttle service between Dubuque Regional Airport and Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).

This new service makes it easier for residents, students, and business travelers to access 17 nonstop flights and hundreds of connections—while taking advantage of free parking and local pickup right at DBQ.

🚐 Daily departures
📍 DBQ ↔ CID
🌟 Reservations available now

It’s another step toward strengthening regional connectivity and keeping Tri-State travelers flying out of Iowa.

Learn more and book at anamancs.com

02/05/2026

🚧 Road Construction Alert📣Heads up for commuters and businesses in the Greater Dubuque region:

The eastbound lanes of the Julien Dubuque Bridge will be closed Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11, from 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for IDOT inspections, with detours in place.

If this may affect your travel, employees, customers, or deliveries, we encourage you to visit today's courtesy construction alert for more information👉https://mailchi.mp/greaterdubuque/julien-dbq-bridge-lane-closure-alert

We’ll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.