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With more than 1,000 member businesses the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce represents a significant portion of employers and employees in the region. Our mission is to build member success by creating a pro-business future. This is a key consideration in every priority laid out in our Legislative Agenda.
We are honored to work alongside our elected leaders in Congress, at the state capitol, and in our local city halls. We look forward to working with you to create a pro-business future in the tri-state region.
Legislative Agenda Core Values
Grow the Workforce
The Chamber supports efforts that promote the attraction and retention of workforce, as well as upskilling to meet the current and future needs of Dubuque business.
Reduce Regulation and Taxes
The Chamber believes the best way to promote economic growth is to keep money in the community and reduce red tape required to start and run a business. As such, the Chamber supports efforts to lower taxes and reduce business regulation, in order to foster a sense of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Promote Economic Growth
The Chamber believes all levels of government should encourage businesses and their surrounding communities to grow and thrive including through the use of incentives, in the form of funding or tax credits, to promote the growth of the Tri-State area.
Invest in the Community
The Chamber believes investments in infrastructure, recreation, public health, and more are to key to maintaining a vibrant community for everyone and we support such efforts.
Foster Global Trade and Commerce
In an ever more global economy, the Chamber recognizes the importance of international trade to growing a business. We support policies that will reduce barriers to the export of goods and services, and policies that promote local success on a global scale.
