Chamber
- Dubuque Chamber Team
  We're Here to Help
  Our team of business experts is here to provide information and connect you to the resources and services you need.
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  Dubuque Chamber 2017-18 Officers & Board of Directors
  Who We Are
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is led by a board of directors, which formulates policies and sets goals for the organization, promoting the mission of to serve, promote and protect our members and the greater good of the business community, making Dubuque the best...
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  Chamber Ambassadors
  Benefits for Ambassadors
  • Excellent networking opportunities, business leads and visibility. • Opportunity to market your business to Chamber members. • Increased exposure to the Chamber and its initiatives. • Discounted pricing for selected Chamber programs and events. • Increased recognition...
  About Ambassadorship
  Ambassador Mission Statement:To support the Chamber’s mission by growing and maintaining a strong membership base through the support of member recruitment, retention and engagement.The Dubuque Area Chamber Ambassadors organized in 1963 as an extension of the Dubuque...
  Please Contact Us
  To request information on how to become a Chamber Ambassador contact Paige Murphy at 563.690.9201 or use the form below
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  Meet Our Ambassadors
  Chamber Champions
  Chamber Partnership Program
  The Chamber Champions is an annual sponsorship program. You make one investment at the beginning of the Chamber fiscal year to receive benefits throughout the year (July 1 - June 30). Chamber Champions will save you time, money and take the guess work out of your Chamber...
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  FAQs
  FAQs
  Do you have questions about the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce? You’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If we did not answer your question on this page, please call us at (563) 557-9200 or email us at office@dubuquechamber.com....
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  Testimonials
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  Contact Us
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  Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce 300 Main Street, Suite 200 Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 557-9200 Fax: (563) 557-1591 office@dubuquechamber.com Send us your questions or comments using the form below and we will respond promptly to your inquiry.
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Membership
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  Member Benefits
  Accolades
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is a 5 star accredited Chamber in Iowa and is 1 of 70 in the United States.Click the below graphic to view Member Benefits at each level
  Seminars
  The Chamber offers many opportunities for you and your staff to receive training that benefits your business by saving you valuable time and human resource costs. Our newest program, Get to Know a CEO: A View from the C-Suites, brings together members to listen to a...
  Referrals
  The Chamber receives an average of over 1,000 phone inquiries a month and more than 1,300 website hits per day. The Chamber sees hundreds of people through its door each year. The Chamber referral policy is to refer Chamber members first! Your business is being promoted...
  Exposure
  The Chamber provides maximum exposure for your business from displaying your brochures and business cards at the Chamber office to your business listing in the membership directory and on the Chamber website. Your Chamber Ribbon Cutting gets people in the door of your...
  Credibility
  One of the best reasons to be a Chamber member is because you cannot afford not to be one! Chamber membership gives you instant visibility and instant credibility. According to a study done by the Schapiro group, 63% of consumers are more likely to buy from Chamber Member...
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  Member Directory
  Promotional Opportunities
  Advertising Options
  Leverage the marketing power of the Chamber through premiere advertising opportunities -- Exclusively for Chamber Members! By being a member of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, you will have access to some of the most creative, innovative, professional and effective...
  E-sheets
  Circulation The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's E-sheets go out to 5,000+ recipients.Due Dates/Specs Art work is due 5 business days before your scheudled E-sheet is to be sent to the membership.All art work is to be submitted in full-color in RGB. Acceptable...
  Newsletter Advertising Rates & Specs
  Quarter Page Specs: 4.25 x 5.5” 1-5 Months = $100 per month 6-11 Months = $90 per month 12+ Months = $75 per monthHalf Page Specs: 8.5” x 5.5” and 4.25” x 8.5” 1-5 Months = $275 per month 6-11 Months = $250 per month 12+ Months = $200 per monthHalf Page Expert...
  Website Advertising Rates & Specs
  Header Ad Specs: 300px X 75px, 468px X 60px, 728px X 90px 1-5 Months = $300 per month 6 Months = $275 per month 12+ Months = $250 per monthRight Rail Ad Specs: 200px X 200 px, 250px X 250 px, 300px X 250px 1 Month = $250 per month 6 Months = $225 per month 12+ Months...
  Contact
  To reserve a date or for more information contact the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Marketing & Programs Manager, Justine Paradiso at 563.557.9200 or jehlers@dubuquechamber.com.
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  Chamber Champion Opportunity
  
  Other Marketing Opportunities
  Member Login
  New Member Information
  Ribbon Cutting
  The Chamber offers you benefits you cannot get anywhere else! Our Chamber ambassadors help welcome you with a Chamber membership plaque at your ribbon cutting ceremony. We advertise your new membership in our monthly newsletter and on our Dubuque Area Chamber Facebook...
  First Things First for New Members
  "I am a new member. Now what?"Joining the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce was a smart move. You have joined more than 1,200 business owners and managers working to keep the economy and quality of life of our county healthy and prosperous.Now it's time to make sure...
  Verify your online directory listing
  Every member of the Chamber has an online listing on www.dubuquechamber.com, the Chamber's online connection to a virtual world of business information. Your online listing contains basic contact information for your business, and can include a free link to your company's...
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  Request Ribbon Cutting
  Boardroom Rental Rates
  Great place to host your meeting!
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce boardroom seats 25 people. Coffee, water and soft drinks are provided during the rental.The Boardroom rents year round and is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Room rental is based on availability. The room is reserved on a...
  Rates
  Up to 4 hours Members; $150 Non-Members: $200Over 4 hours Members: $300 Non-Members: $400Non-Profits Members: $50 Non-Members: $100
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Advocacy
- Legislative Agenda
  Each year, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce creates a legislative agenda based on member feedback. The first step in the process is to survey our members and conduct legislative roundtables on the issues facing their business. Based on that feedback, we create an...
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  Iowa Chamber Alliance
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, a non-partisan coalition representing the 16 largest Chambers of Commerce and economic development organizations throughout Iowa.For more information, please visit the Iowa Chamber...
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  Advocacy Articles
  U.S. Chamber Responds to Court’s Preliminary Injunction Blocking DOL’s Overtime Rule
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 22, 2016Contact: Blair Latoff Holmes (202) 463-5682 PERMALINKWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Labor, Immigration, and Employee Benefits Randy Johnson issued the following statement regarding the...
  BRANSTAD JOINS COALITION OF STATES CHALLENGING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
  OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORGovernor Terry E. Branstad « Lt. Governor Kim ReynoldsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Contact: Governor’s Office 515-281-5211(DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Branstad joined a coalition of 21 states and governors in filing a...
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Programs
- Chamber Ambassadors
  
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  B2B
  B2B Referral Group
  The Dubuque Chamber B2B Referral group is meant to connect Chamber members to potential clientele through the exchange of referrals from among area professionals. Only one representative per business category may participate in the group. The group meets once a week in...
  Meeting Times
  The Chamber currently facilitates two B2B groups that meet in the Chamber Boardroom:Tuesday: 8:30 am - 9:30 amThursday: 8:15 am - 9:15 am*We follow the local school late start/cancelation schedule so if school is either delayed or cancelled their will be no meeting...
  Responsibilities/Qualifications
  Be an official representative of a business or organization that is an active and current member of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Be current on all Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and B2B membership dues Attend at least three of the four weekly meetings per...
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  Business After School
  Today's Students, Tomorrow's Workforce.
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce understands that today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce. The 21st century global marketplace demands a highly-skilled, trained and educated talent pool. Connecting business to education in order to increase successful outcomes for...
  Participating Businesses
  Stonehill Franciscan Services Cartegraph Universal TankJohn Deere Dubuque Works IIW P.C. Mercy Medical CenterRSM/McGladrey Bodine ElectricMore participating...
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  For more information or questions please contact Ellen Sandberg-Shook at 563.557.9200 or eshook@dubuquechamber.com.
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  Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)
  About Young Entrepreneurs Academy
  Over the course of 25 weeks, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own real business or social movement.Developed at the University of Rochester in 2004 with the support of a grant from the Kauffman...
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  If you are interested in becoming involved with YEA!, contact Justine at the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce at 563.557.9200 or email jehlers@dubuquechamber.com or click the button below to fill out an application. Know a student who would be a great fit? Click the...
  YEA! 2017 Investor Panel a Success!
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates all of the 2016-17 YEA! students on a tremendous job well done at this year's Investor Panel. Seven students representing six businesses shared presentations based on the business plans they have created. For more...
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  YEA! Dubuque Application
  
  YEA! Nomination Form
  
  YEA! Scholarship Application
  Leadership Dubuque
  Discovering Dubuque’s Dynamics
  Established by the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Dubuque has provided hundreds of individuals the opportunity to cultivate community knowledge and develop personal leadership skills.Leadership Dubuque promotes civic responsibility by encouraging...
  Dates for Leadership Dubuque 2017-18
  The next Leadership Dubuque class will begin in September. If you are interested in being part of Leadership Dubuque, check to make sure these dates work with your schedule. All classes are the held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, except in September and March.Sept....
  Cost
  The cost of the program per participant is $995.00 for Chamber members only, to be paid prior to the retreat weekend. This covers all costs for the program (meals, lodging, travel, speakers, and administrative costs).
  Who Can Participate
  Individuals from all areas of the community (such as small business owners, homemakers, managers, elected officials, lawyers, builders, doctors) are eligible for the program.For more information about the program, please contact Barry Gentry at 563.557.9200 or use the...
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  One and Done
  Double the members. Double the voice. Double the influence.
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce announces One and DoneAt the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce we strive to link our members and build the local economy through these networks. By building our membership it only benefits each member with the contacts that can be...
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Events
- Calendar of Events
  Signature Events
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  Annual Dinner
  
  Days of Caring
  
  Dancing with the Stars
  
  D.C. Fly-In
  
  Diversity Summit
  
  Dubuque Night in Des Moines
  
  Forecast Luncheon
  
  Golf Outing
  
  Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon 2017
  
  Manufacturers Appreciation Week
  
  Movers Shakers and Newsmakers
  
  National Small Business Week
  
  Chamber Idol
  Monthly Events
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  Morning Mixer
  
  Business After Hours
  
  YP Luncheon
  
  Power Hour
  
  Community Connections
  
  Lights, Cameras, Action
Workforce
- Work Force Development
  DUBUQUE WORKS - A WORKFORCE INITITATIVE
  A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTCollaboration is key among workforce partners to successfully address the full scope of workforce challenges within a community. Along with twelve other partners, The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce has taken workforce...
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  Dubuque Works Reports
  Young Professionals - Dubuque
  Affiliated under the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Dubuque (YPD) exists to connect young professionals with each other, the business community, and the city in which we live, work, play and do business.YPD began with approximately 60 members in...
  DEVELOP. EMPOWER. ENGAGE.
  What's in it for you?Gain access to the nation's largest talent network of its kind. Connect to the Dubuque Tri States Region as a place to live well, work smart, play hard, and have an immediate impact.Why YP?Grow your network of professional contacts and...
  2017 YPD Award Winners
  Congratulations to this year's Young Professional Award Winners!Dubuque Area Chamber’s Young Professionals Friend of the Year – Lara LeGrand, Hotel Julien Dubuque Dubuque Area Chamber’s Young Professionals Business of the Year – Hotel Julien Dubuque Dubuque Area...
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  YP Symposium
  Future Young Professionals
Press Room
- Press Releases
  Keeping You Up To Date
  The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing current and noteworthy information of relevance to tri-state area businesses.Our Media Center is designed to provide media representatives quick access to pertinent information about our members. All...
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  Chamber Publications Directory
  Chamber@Work
  Read our monthly Chamber@Work Newsletter to learn about regional news announcements relevant to the Dubuque area business community, as well as upcoming Chamber Events and Programs.September Chamber@Work Newsletter
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  Submit a Press Release
  Please use the form below to submit your press release to the Chamber.
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Community
- Welcome to Dubuque!
  We encourage you to use our Community Guide as your go-to resource for all things Dubuque.
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  Cost of Living
  The Cost of Living Index is the most reliable source of city-to-city comparisons of key consumer costs available anywhere. COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNN Money, and the President's Council of Economic Advisors. Our...
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  Business Resources
  NAICS/Demographics/Census InformationNorth American Classification System Under "Business" section www.census.govAmericans with DisabilitiesResources, services and information for persons with disabilities www.ada.govBusiness SignageKey to inviting...
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  Weather
  Map
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  Housing & Community Development
  Programs
  Rental Assistance includes the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, project-based housing, Moderate Rehabilitation, and HCV Homeownership.Family Self-Sufficiency is a HUD program for any families or individuals receiving the Housing Choice Voucher who are motivated to...
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Power Hour

Exclusively for C-Suites, Presidents, Business Owners

Power Hour is a monthly Chamber program held exclusively for the area’s top business and community leaders. Business owners, C-Suites, and Presidents, this is your opportunity to network with colleagues and peers, while gaining valuable insight from informative presentations on today's hottest news topics. This event is held monthly on a Friday from 7:30-8:30 am so you can start your day and end your week on a high note.

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Mark your calendar's with upcoming Power Hour dates:

Fri., April 21 - Chuck Long, CEO & Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation, former Iowa football player, College Football Hall of Fame Inductee - Holiday Inn, Grand Ballroom
Fri., May 19 - Josh Streets, Purpose Driven Leadership - Hotel Julien, Harbor Gallery
Fri., June 23 - Tina Hallis, Ph.D., Speaker and Positivity Expert - Hotel Julien, Grande Ballroom

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“The activities last Friday and Saturday were very good. I appreciate your efforts and the fun you bring to the events.”

- Justin Jones, Black Hills Energy, Dubuque

“Much of the success of the City of Dubuque is due to the engagement and calculated risk-taking embraced by the business community collectively through our Five Star Chamber of Commerce. Dubuque’s progressive Chamber of Commerce is ahead of their time (and...read more

- Ric Jones, Dubuque City Council, Dubuque

The Chamber events create an atmosphere of building relationships without feeling salesy. Young Professionals creates the perfect combination of networking and learning, building leaders and connections.The Chamber staff is great at welcoming new members and...read more

- Tom Rauen, Envision Sports Design, Dubuque

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Dubuque Chamber Team

We're Here to Help

Dubuque Chamber 2017-18 Officers & Board of Directors

Who We Are

Chamber Ambassadors

Benefits for Ambassadors

About Ambassadorship

Please Contact Us

Meet Our Ambassadors

Chamber Champions

Chamber Partnership Program

FAQs

FAQs

Testimonials

See what others in the community say about us.

Contact Us

Contact us

Email Sign Up

Join the Chamber

Member Benefits

Accolades

Seminars

Referrals

Exposure

Credibility

Member Directory

Promotional Opportunities

Advertising Options

E-sheets

Newsletter Advertising Rates & Specs

Website Advertising Rates & Specs

Contact

Chamber Champion Opportunity

Other Marketing Opportunities

Member Login

New Member Information

Ribbon Cutting

First Things First for New Members

Verify your online directory listing

Request Ribbon Cutting

Boardroom Rental Rates

Great place to host your meeting!

Rates

Legislative Agenda

Iowa Chamber Alliance

Advocacy Articles

U.S. Chamber Responds to Court’s Preliminary Injunction Blocking DOL’s Overtime Rule

BRANSTAD JOINS COALITION OF STATES CHALLENGING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Chamber Ambassadors

Meet Our Ambasssadors

B2B

B2B Referral Group

Meeting Times

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Business After School

Today's Students, Tomorrow's Workforce.

Participating Businesses

For more information

Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)

About Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Apply today!

YEA! 2017 Investor Panel a Success!

YEA! Dubuque Application

YEA! Nomination Form

YEA! Scholarship Application

Leadership Dubuque

Discovering Dubuque’s Dynamics

Dates for Leadership Dubuque 2017-18

Cost

Who Can Participate

One and Done

Double the members. Double the voice. Double the influence.

Calendar of Events

Signature Events

Annual Dinner

Days of Caring

Dancing with the Stars

D.C. Fly-In

Diversity Summit

Dubuque Night in Des Moines