Registration closed: Manufacturing Appreciation Tours, May 12 & 14, 2026

We are excited to host the dates for Manufacturing Appreciation Tours 2026, Tues., May 12 and Thurs., May 14.

Manufacturing Appreciation Tours are a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. The Dubuque Area Chamber sets aside time in May each year to encourage the community to celebrate and appreciate local manufacturers. It is important to recognize our manufacturers, for the products they produce, the jobs they create, the revenue they generate, and their employees who help to generate and boost our local economy.

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce has two days at select facilities for the Manufacturing Appreciation Tours. On these tours, attendees have an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how it all comes together. Attendees are given a glimpse at these locally made products, and the impact these manufacturers’ investment have on our community. These tours make this week a very popular one with our members.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Please have your ID with you as some businesses require that for entry. If you have safety glasses and ear plugs, feel free to bring them along. Transportation and lunch are provided on both days. Parking available in Five Flags ramp, parking lot across the street from the Chamber, or street parking.

REGISTRATION FOR BOTH DAYS IS CLOSED.

Agenda:

Tues., May 12th - Tour day 1

• 8:00 AM | Meet at the Dubuque Area Chamber, boardroom, 1st floor, 300 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001
• 8:10-8:15 AM | Load and leave
• 8:30 AM-9:30 AM | Unison Solutions | 5451 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
• 9:35 AM-10:35 AM | Vanguard | 1300 Synergy Court, Dubuque, IA 52002
• 10:50 AM-11:50 PM | Mi-T-M | 50 Mi-T-M Dr., Peosta, IA 52068
• 11:55 AM-12:40 PM | Lunch at Trackside Bar & Grill | 709 Peosta St., Peosta, IA 52068
• 1:00-2:00 PM | Edwards Cast Stone |  777 Edwards Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
• 2:20-3:20 PM | 1-800-Tshirts | 7010 Chavenelle Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
• 3:40-4:50 PM | 7 Hills Brewing Co. | 1085 Washington St., Dubuque, IA 52001
• 5:00 PM | Arrive back at the Dubuque Area Chamber

Thurs., May 14th - Tour day 2

• 8:00 AM | Meet at the Dubuque Area Chamber, boardroom, 1st floor, 300 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001
• 8:10-8:15 AM | Load and leave
• 8:30-9:25 AM | Verena Street Coffee Roasters | 720 Verena Ct., Dubuque, IA 52002
• 10:00-11:30 AM | John Deere Dubuque Works | 18600 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
• 11:50 AM-12:30 PM | Lunch from Pizza Ranch at Morrison Brothers
• 12:30-1:30 PM | Morrison Brothers | 570 East 7th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
• 1:50-2:45 PM | Snap Manufacturing | 11672 Airborne Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
• 3:00-3:50 PM | Crown Cork and Seal | 7500 Chavenelle Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002
• 4:10-4:55 PM | Stone Cliff Winery | 600 Star Brewery Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001
• 5:00 PM | Arrive back at the Dubuque Area Chamber

Cost to attend Manufacturing Appreciation tours for Members:

• $60 for one day (your choice of Tues or Thurs)
• $100 for both days

Cost to attend Manufacturing Appreciation tours for Non-Members:

• $80 for one day (your choice of Tues or Thurs)
• $140 for both days

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Thanks to Robb's Party Bus for transportation both days.