Business leaders emphasize collaboration, momentum in tri-state area
BY THOMAS GLEASON
Nov 14, 2026 1 hr ago
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The Dubuque Area Chamber membership breakfast was held Friday at Hotel Julien Dubuque.
Collaboration and Momentum Key, Says Dubuque Forward Director
“There’s a lot of great efforts that are being done by individual organizations, but they need to be sometimes pulled together so that everyone is rowing in the same direction or collaborating and being convened toward one common goal,” said Carolyn Kelly, Dubuque Forward downtown development and partnerships director.
In-depth efforts, diverse perspectives
“There are a lot of initiatives happening across the tri-state area, and we’re all working together to make sure we’re aligned and sharing information,” said [name redacted], [organization redacted].
“It’s important to have open dialogue, to be transparent and to share our resources and expertise,” added another attendee.
Workforce attraction and retention a priority
The discussion also touched on workforce attraction and retention as a key challenge for the region.
“We need to make sure we’re creating an environment that’s attractive to a diverse workforce,” said [name redacted], [organization redacted].
*“We need to tell our story, highlight our assets, and show people why they should want to live and work here,” echoed another participant.
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