Greater Dubuque Development

Name

Greater Dubuque Development

Legal name

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation

Website

https://greaterdubuque.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Workforce development programs
• Talent attraction campaigns
• Business retention expansion
• Regional skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubuque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Workforce Solutions Investors Program: Annual investor contributions from regional businesses who receive workforce solutions benefits including HR Professionals Cohort access, college recruitment support, and workforce programming participation. Over 100 businesses invest in the program.
2. Government Grants and Administered Programs: State workforce development grants (Iowa Workforce Development, Iowa Economic Development Authority), including AMP'D Iowa manufacturing training reimbursement program and Summer Youth Internship Program grants.
3. Public Sector Funding: Support from City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, and other public sector entities for economic development activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is a non-profit regional economic development organization that delivers workforce solutions, business development support, talent attraction, and retention programming across the seven-county Greater Dubuque region. Core offerings include site selection and business expansion assistance, tuition-free certificate training (Opportunity Dubuque), regional recruitment via AccessDubuqueJobs.com, intern and newcomer engagement programs (Talent Dubuque, Distinctively Dubuque), annual Skills Gap Analysis research, and grant administration such as AMP'D Iowa manufacturing training reimbursement.

Product overview

Greater Dubuque Development is an economic development organization offering a portfolio of workforce and business development programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include AccessDubuqueJobs.com (regional recruitment platform), Talent Dubuque (intern engagement program), Distinctively Dubuque (newcomer integration), Opportunity Dubuque (free skills training with career coaching), Dubuque County Child Care Solutions (workforce childcare initiative), and the YOU can be great here marketing campaign. Supporting programs include the HR Professionals Cohort, Info*Action business outreach, Skills Gap Analysis, and the Community of Colleges series. These programs work together to attract, retain, and develop talent while supporting business growth across the seven-county Greater Dubuque region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YOU can be great here: Regional marketing and talent attraction campaign tagline promoting the Greater Dubuque region as a place to live, work, and grow.
• Distinctively Dubuque
• Talent Dubuque
• Opportunity Dubuque
• AccessDubuqueJobs.com
• Future Leadership Team
• HR Professionals Cohort

Products and services

• AccessDubuqueJobs.com Regional job board and recruitment platform within the Workforce Solutions suite, connecting employers with job seekers across the Greater Dubuque region.
• Talent Dubuque Summer intern engagement program connecting regional employers with college students via networking events, community experiences, and professional development aimed at long-term talent retention.
• Distinctively Dubuque Newcomer welcome and integration program helping new residents connect with the community through sessions covering local resources, culture, and opportunities across the Greater Dubuque region.
• Opportunity Dubuque Tuition-free, skills-based training initiative delivering career pathway certificates in high-demand fields (CNA, EMT, CDL, building construction) in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, with career coaching support at no cost to participants.
• Dubuque County Child Care Solutions Employer-backed workforce initiative addressing child care access as workforce infrastructure, awarding grants to child care centers and supporting creation of new slots to reduce hiring friction for regional employers.
• YOU can be great here Campaign Regional marketing and talent attraction campaign promoting the Greater Dubuque area as a place to live, work, and grow careers; serves as the organization's primary branding initiative.
• Info*Action Business Outreach Annual business outreach program conducting structured interviews with over 250 regional businesses to identify workforce needs, economic trends, and business challenges, informing regional workforce strategies.
• HR Professionals Cohort Quarterly peer networking and professional development forum for HR professionals across the Greater Dubuque region, providing learning opportunities on workplace topics and regulatory compliance.
• Skills Gap Analysis Annual workforce analysis produced in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College examining projected job openings, educational completions, and labor force trends across the seven-county region to align training investments with employer demand.
• Business Development Services Comprehensive economic development services including site selection, business expansion support, financial incentives guidance, and strategic initiatives for companies looking to locate or grow in the Greater Dubuque region.
• YOU can be great here Community of Colleges Year-round college outreach series connecting area employers with students through career fairs, social events, and networking opportunities across seven regional colleges and universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% continuing education and/or employment rate among Opportunity Dubuque graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner for workforce development programming including Skills Gap Analysis collaboration and Opportunity Dubuque career pathway certificate programs. Joint initiative producing annual workforce demand analysis and delivering tuition-free training in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and skilled trades.
• Community Foundation of Greater DubuquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term stewardship partner for Child Care Solutions Fund, transitioning initiative from pilot phase to sustainable operation. Collaboration on international student retention efforts.
• Iowa State University CIRASsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical assistance provider for AMP'D Iowa manufacturing training program, helping employers assess needs and identify training priorities at no cost.
• Regional Transit AuthoritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner for vanpool pilot program addressing workforce transportation barriers, providing up to $600/month per vanpool to offset employer costs.
• EnterprisesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVanpool program partner supplying and managing commuter vans including insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance for employee transportation.
• Dubuque InitiativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of Business Champions for Child Care initiative and Bright Minds Campus workforce child care facility. Long-standing partnership on regional economic development projects.
• City of DubuquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic sector partner providing support for workforce development, redevelopment projects, and business expansion initiatives. Letter of support provider for tax credit applications.
• Clarke UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner participating in Community of Colleges events and international student retention initiatives. Seven area colleges/universities engaged in talent pipeline programming.
• Loras CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner in Community of Colleges programming and international student engagement. Alumni Jason White serves as President & CEO of Greater Dubuque Development.
• University of DubuquesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner for talent pipeline programs and aviation program expansion. Participant in Community of Colleges engagement events.
• Iowa Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner administering workforce grants including AMP'D Iowa manufacturing training program and Summer Youth Internship grants. Policy collaboration on workforce development.
• Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide economic development association where Nic Hockenberry serves as Board President. Platform for sharing best practices and influencing workforce policy.
• University of Wisconsin–PlattevillesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-state educational partner hosting quarterly practitioner meetings and providing Senior Design program connecting students with industry partners for real-world challenges.
• Tri-State Economic Development PractitionerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer network convened by Greater Dubuque Development representing eight counties across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin for regional economic development collaboration.
• Dubuque Area Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Young Professionals programming and collaborative workforce attraction initiatives including joint intern engagement events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Regional players

• Lincoln Chamber of Commerce: Regional economic development organization serving Lincoln, Nebraska. Comparable in size and scope with similar workforce development, talent attraction, and business retention offerings in a similar-size Midwestern community.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Des Moines Partnership: Iowa's largest regional economic development organization serving the Des Moines metro area. Larger and broader in scope, but offering overlapping services in workforce development, talent attraction, and business retention under a unified partnership model.

Direct peers

• Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce: Regional economic development organization serving the Quad Cities region across Iowa and Illinois. Comparable size and scope, with similar workforce development and business retention services for a tri-state Midwest region.
• Sioux Falls Development Foundation: Regional economic development organization serving the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. Comparable Midwestern regional EDC with similar workforce development, talent attraction, and business retention functions.
• Southwest Michigan First: Regional economic development organization serving Southwest Michigan with a similar model of employer convening, talent attraction, and public-private partnerships. Comparable program portfolio including workforce development and community attraction.
• Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation: Regional economic development organization in Oshkosh, Wisconsin where new GDDC CEO Jason White previously served as President and CEO. Most directly comparable peer given shared leadership, similar organization size, and parallel mission of workforce development and business attraction.
• Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance: Iowa-based regional economic development organization serving the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Comparable in mission and scope, focusing on workforce development, business attraction, and regional economic strategy in Eastern Iowa.

Others

• Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce in the same geography as Greater Dubuque Development, with complementary rather than competing functions. Partners with GDDC on Young Professionals programming and joint intern engagement events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/greaterdubuque
• Facebookfacebook.com/greaterdubuquedevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-dubuque-development-corp.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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