Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the economic development needs of the Greater Dubuque, Iowa area. The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation helps shape Dubuque's future through action. Greater Dubuque has four main goals: Business Retention and Expansion Local employers are the source of over 85% of the area's job growth - they're key to Dubuque's success. Recognized as the #1 program in North America by Business Retention and Expansion International, Greater Dubuque's InfoAction aims to continually identify and assess the needs of the area's existing employers, then taking the necessary actions to address both challenges and opportunities. Workforce Development: Retention and Recruitment Greater Dubuque Development takes a unique, proactive approach to Workforce Development in the Greater Dubuque area, providing incoming and existing businesses exceptional workforce assistance and services. Greater Dubuque Development offers the tools that employers need for recruiting talented workforce. New Business Recruitment Greater Dubuque Development is committed to the highest level of service to businesses considering a location in the Greater Dubuque area. From project conception to reality, Greater Dubuque will be your partner every step of the way, helping you navigate the course with valuable resources, information, and services. Retail Expansion Dubuque, with a consumer base bolstered by colleges and tourism, is a retail center for the area's population. Over 3.5 million tourists visit Dubuque and Galena (13 miles to the east) each year, and over 18,000 students attend higher education institutions within a 20-mile radi