The promise of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is bold: “YOU can be great here.” Its President and CEO, Rick Dickinson, has spent the last 30 years working to fulfill that promise.
When Dickinson was hired to lead Greater Dubuque Development in 1995, the region was a different place. Still recovering from the 1980’s when its unemployment was at a nationwide high, the efforts of the organization were focused solely on recruiting new businesses to Dubuque.
In the intervening three decades, Dickinson and his Board have transformed Greater Dubuque Development into a nationally recognized organization that works to expand the region’s economy for the benefit of all who live here. This includes Business Services, Workforce Solutions, and Strategic Initiatives as the three pillars to create economic strength and vitality.
Dickinson announced that he will step down from his role at the end of 2025, paving the way not only for new leadership but for reflection on all that he and the organization have accomplished during his tenure.
“I’m most proud of the fact that the Greater Dubuque region is now envied by others that once made fun of us,” said Dickinson. “I think the board will be stunned by the interest in filling my position based on the condition of our economy and how robust the community and the organization are.”
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