Dubuque Initiatives -

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 recuperated, 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.

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Our Statistics

2000

Download
300

Projects Done
400

Happy Clients
100

Awards Won

Community Support

Dubuque Initiatives is dedicated to supporting special events, programs, and initiatives that align with our Mission.We are proud to have provided financial support to the following: Inclusive Dubuque Dubuque Main Street Holiday Decorations America’s River Festival Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

Our Projects

Since 2000, Dubuque Initiatives has participated in several significant projects which has helped to encourage over $311 million in new investment causing an increased $365 million in assessed value and 1500 new jobs. The following is a list of some of the projects Dubuque Initiatives has participated in or facilitated in recent years: