November Newsletter

November 2015
Diversitysummit2015
December
AM
&
After Hours
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce

November
2015
Contents .................................................page 2
Motivation Monday .........................................page 3
Diversity SUmmit . ......................................Page 4
Keep it home for the ...............................Page holidays
5
Recycle Your ..................... income ........................ page 6
public ..........................................................page policy survey results
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Chamber Statistics ..................................Page 8-9
RIbbon Cuttings ................................. page 10-11
business AM ......................................... page 12
business after ...............................................page hours
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Board member ...............................................page Profile
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Sponsors
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Motivation
Monday
Look Forward to Monday
Mondays set the tone for the entire week. They're a
weekly fresh start, a chance to reboot, regroup, and
find new opportunities. The Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce would like to help with our new feature
“Motivation Monday”, helping you Grow, Inspire and
Connect.
So, check your email every Monday to get motivated!
If you have a story you think might motivate others,
share it with Deanna Cook at dcook@dubuquechamber.com.
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Diversitysummit
On Tuesday, November 3,
2015, The Dubuque Area
Chamber hosted its annual
Diversity Summit. For the
past 6 years the Chamber has
hosted this event realizing
that a city without diversity is
Chamber Board Chair, Joyce White
participates in one of the workshops.
a city destined for decline.
Decline in citizenship. Decline
in business. Decline in workforce.
Dubuque has made such
strides with guiding our business
community to embrace
and enhance all diversity and
inclusivity efforts. This process
does not come without its
challenges. Many are afraid of
the word diversity. Many are
uncomfortable with the word
inclusive. But when you peel
back all the layers it really goes
back to a phrase we have all
grown up with over the ages.
‘Do unto others as you would
have them do unto you.’
Michael Quan presents for a full
house at the 2015 Diversity Summit.
The Chamber’s role is to set the
stage for topics such as Diversity
& Inclusivity and invite our
members and our non-members
to the table for honest
discussion and information
from experts locally and from a
far.
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November 2015

The Dubuque Area Chamber urges everyone to Keep it Home for the Holidays!
Just shop at the businesses on Santa’s list and enter a drawing to win a prize
valued at $50 from each business. You will then be eligible to win one of three
Grand Prizes:
Stand Up Paddle Board Fever River Outfitters
Toro Snowblower steve’s ace home & garden
Green Mountain Smoker Roeder outdoor power & implement
from
from
from
Drawings will be held Monday, December 21, just in time for last minute gifts.
Graham's Style Store
DBQ Fashions
River Lights Bookstore
Fever River Outfitters
Water Street Market
Body & Soul
Little Bits & Vacuums
Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ
Smith Home Gallery
Steve’s Ace Home & Garden
Roeder Outdoor Power & Implement
Namaste Dubuque
RF2 Furniture Warehouse
Vision Health Center
Crust
Fig Leaf Intimates
Zazou's Bridal Boutique
Sundown Mountain Resort
L. May Eatery
Doland Jewelers
The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce reminds you that Shopping Local
supports local economy, keeps tax dollars in the county, reduces environmental
impact, creates and sustains local jobs, and enhances community prosperity.
This shopping season Keep it home for the Holidays.
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Recycle
YOUR INCOME
BUY LOCAL!
In a community that values the principles of sustainability, there may be
no greater act of such than local purchases of goods and services. We
recycle our cans, bottles, paper, why not recycle and control our
incomes? Recirculated income or the process in which dollars are
exchanged within one’s local economy before leaving through the
purchase of an import adds significant value to our community. Known
as the local multiplier effect, it is a valuable hidden feature to our local
economy. For every $1.00 spent at a locally-owned business 68 cents
stays in the local economy….3 times more than chain stores and 100
times more than spending outside your community. Those dollars
work for our community over and over…..each dollar spent locally
returns up to $5! Buying locally supports jobs and wages, preserves
local charm and character, increases product diversity, creates a competitive
marketplace, supports public services, reduces public costs,
enhances quality of life and promotes environmental sustainability.
You can give a gift that rewards everyone. We can recycle our incomes
over and over to help build a more vibrant community and economy.
This holiday season support the businesses who support the area you
live, work and play….
Eat Local, Enjoy Local, Buy Local and Be Local.
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What’s important to our members is
important to the Chamber!
Survey Says....
Federal Business Issues
Local Business Issues
Cybersecurity Taxes Healthcare
fiscal
responsibility
Safety
Healthcare
State Business Issues
Dubuque’s Biggest Asset
“The community and the
quality of the people and
workforce within it.”
Dubuque’s Biggest Obstacle
“Keeping good employees
in Dubuque.”
Economic
Development
Workforce
Development and
recruitment
Business
Climate
issues
All results based on the Annual Public Policy Survey which
was distributed by the Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce to the community and its members.
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Your Chamber means
Online Referrals
1,123
Representing
44,000
Jobs
6032
September 2015
7907
rEFERRALS
14%
Increase
October 2015
8845
rEFERRALS
100
80
60
40
20
Goal = 100
oct
october 2014 october 2015
American Airline
Passengers
% Change
from 2013
3,444
8.34%
American Airline
Passengers
% Change
from 2014
3,744
8.71%
Total Completion Rates* % Complete
Dubuque 93.45%
Moline 93.72%
Cedar Rapids 94.12%
Waterloo 94.24%
Flight Delays at a Glance* % on
Dubuque 83.18%
Moline 81.31%
Cedar Rapids 79.31%
Waterloo 82.62%
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Your Chamber means
4%
Coli
Living in Dubuque
makes real cents.
30%
9%
less
in Dubuque
$214,922.33
National Average
$303,999,07
in Dubuque
$2.83
National Average
$3.10
Doctor Visit Cost
in Dubuque
$118.33
National Average
$123.26
Sales Tax Revenue
Buying
Locally
builds a
Dubuque.
6%
Increase
1st Quarter 2015
ending March 31, 2015
$282,325,065
1st Quarter 2014
ending March 31, 2014
$266,259,431
$16,065,634 Increase
Total # of Home Sales YTD
1000 vs
1047
Total Number of Homes Sold by Month
160
140
Number of lisitngs sold
120
100
80
60
40
20
- 2015
- 2014
Jan feb mar apr may June July aug sep oct
date
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Northeast iowa community college
Outdoor learning Lab: Interpretive Center
8342 NICC DR
peosta, ia 52068
www.nicc.edu/outdoorlearninglab
563.556.5110
The Northeast Iowa Community College
Outdoor Learning Lab is an ecosystem
reconstruction project established in 2007
on what was formerly agricultural land.
Situated in Peosta, Iowa, the Outdoor
Learning Lab occupies a unique ecological
transition zone where the forests of the
Mississippi River Valley divide savannas to
the east from prairies to the west. To
represent this local diversity, the Outdoor
Learning Lab includes four separate
seven-acre ecosystems featuring native flora
and fauna: forest, savanna, prairie and
wetlands.
Solinger family dentistry
2100 asbury road, suite 3
pines professional park
dubuque, ia 52001
www..solingerfamilydentistry.com
563.583.0114
Solinger Family Dentistry is a local
dentist office that offers exceptional
dental care to their patients. They are
kid friendly and up-to-date on the
latest technology.
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Center of I AM
400 Bluff street
dubuque, ia 52001
www.centerofiam.com
563.556.8888
Come discover the unique retail
and holistic center of the Tri-State
area.
Featuring exquisite collections of
jewelry, natural crystals and gifts.
Meet the facilitators of reiki,
massage therapy, reflexology,
yoga, tai chi, meditation and more.
Rockfarm supply chain solutions
300 data court
dubuque, ia 52003
(815) 573-0155
www.rockfarm.com
Rockfarm is a worldwide
technology, consulting,
and supply chain management
company.
Rubix coffee bar & Deli
495 north grandview
dubuque, ia 52001
(563) 231-6105
www.rubixcoffee.weebly.com/
Rubix Coffee Bar & Deli is
a locally owned coffeehouse,
with a goal of
bringing in exciting and
fun face to coffee.
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Did you know?
OVER 100 MEMBERS HAVE
ATTENDED EACH OF THE
PAST TWO BUSINESS AM’S.
Dubuque Area Chamber
Rise and shine with the Chamber on Wednesday, December
9th and make those important business connections at
Dubuque’s new Intermodal Transportation Center.
Attendees of the Business AM have the opportunity to meet
other business leaders while getting an inside look at the
new Intermodal Transportation Center.
Intermodal Transportation Center | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
950 Elm St | Dubuque, IA 52001
Members Complimentary | $10 Guests
For more information on this and other upcoming events visit our event calendar at
www.dubuquechamber.com/events
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Business
Did you know?
OVER 150 MEMBERS HAVE
ATTENDED EACH OF THE PAST 2
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENTS?
THE CHAMBER LOTTO DRAW-
ING WILL BE FOR $400
NETWORKING….IS ONE LETTER
SHORT OF NOT-WORKING
Sundown Mountain Resort invites you to join them at
5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15th for their Business
After Hours. All are welcome to attend.
The After Hours allows community members the opportunity
to socialize, make those important connections and get an
inside look at the Sundown’s new lodge.
Sundown Mountain Resort | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
16991 Asbury Rd | Dubuque, IA 52002
Members Complimentary | $15 Guests
For more information on this and other upcoming events visit our event calendar at
www.dubuquechamber.com/events
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Getting to know Kyle Kumpf
Title: Process Improvement Manager
Business: Heartland Financial
Years in Profession/Industry: 5
Greatest professional success: Successfully running my own independent consulting firm
Greatest professional frustration: Anything that maintains the status quo
First Job: My first job on someone’s payroll was the role of Cart Boy at the local golf course
Favorite Book: The Office That Grows the Business
I am currently reading: Design for Operational Excellence
Favorite Music: I enjoy rock music, but not the screaming type. I want to be able to understand
the words
Favorite Sport: I’m an absolute golf nut. I enjoy the challenge that the sport presents.
Hobby: I enjoy drawing and sketching, although I don’t get around to it as much as I’d like
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV Show: Suits on USA. I love the “Be the smartest person in the room” theme.
Favorite Food: New York Strip cooked medium rare, with a side of mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Most influential person in your life: My father. He was a very patient man and he instilled the
importance of have patience. I feel that’s helped me greatly professionally and personally.
Dream Vacation: 4 weeks traveling Europe topped off with 2-3 weeks in Australia!
Favorite word : How about least favorite phrase – We’ve always done it that way
Greatest Lesson: I’ve learned the most about myself by forcing myself to do things that put me
outside of my comfort zone, like talking in front of large groups of people.
Greatest Lesson you pass on: It’s ok to fail at something. I’d actually recommend it. The most
growth comes from these situations.
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