About Us
The characteristics we enjoy daily, such as the riverfront and historical architecture are features that make our city unique to any other city in the world. Dubuque has made tremendous strides over the past decades to accentuate its treasures and create a vibrant community and economy. While certain neighborhoods of our city shine bright, pockets of neglect remain and
demand attention.
That’s where Dubuque Initiatives comes in. Dubuque Initiatives invests in opportunities for sustainable development and redevelopment where funding is lacking. Once an investment is recouped, the funds are reinvested in the next undertaking. The initial seed money for Dubuque Initiatives was received from a federal grant in 1980. This seed money has blossomed into several projects and has served to propel our community by providing jobs, tax revenue, and industrial diversity.
Many bright spots in our community wouldn’t exist without Dubuque Initiatives including the riverfront development, the Roshek Building, our industrial parks and the millwork Historic Millwork District.
Mission
Dubuque Initiatives, Inc. is a sustainable, non-profit organization, working as a community partner and catalyst, to undertake challenging projects involving job creation and/or community revitalization that supports a viable, livable and equitable community.Property Management RFP

Our Statistics
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2000
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300
Projects Done
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400
Happy Clients
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100
Awards Won
Community Support
Our Projects
- Dubuque Industrial Park South development
- Cooper Wagon Works
- Port of Dubuque Land Acquisition
- Retail Expansion Efforts
- Weber Paper Building reuse (Platinum Building)
- Old German Bank (Silver Dollar Cantina)
- Historic Millwork District
- Roshek Building Purchase & Renovation
Board Members
President

Doug Horstman
President and CEO of Dubuque Bank and TrustVice President

Tori Richter
Senior VP Commercial Banking at American Trust & Savings BankTreasurer

Mike Jansen
CEO of IIW Engineering
Jesus Aviles
CEO of Q Casino / Dubuque Racing Association
Roy Buol
Mayor of Dubuque Univeristy of Dubuque
Tim Conlon
President and CEO of Conlon Construction
Joyce Connors
City Council Member
Rick Dickinson
President and CEO Of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Kevin Lynch
Owner of Net-Smart City Council Member
Emily McCready
Owner of 563 Design
Mike Van Milligen
Dubuque City ManagerLatest News

Relaunches Loan Program
January 4, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 1, 2021 Dubuque Initiatives Relaunches Loan Program…

Dubuque Initiatives COVID19 bridge funding
April 12, 2020

Dubuque Initiatives Launches Bridge Loan Program to Help Dubuque Businesses…
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