Rick Dickinson
As Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Rick Dickinson is responsible for the administration of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation operations. This includes the successful implementation of our workforce development and business retention and expansion projects. Rick is also the principal liaison between the City of Dubuque and the State of Iowa on issues relating to economic development incentive programs.
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Rick Dickinson
Executive Director & COO
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Mike Blouin
As President, Mike Blouin manages new business recruitment for Greater Dubuque Development. His primary responsibility is to execute our regional and national marketing strategy by building relationships through corporate site visits, trade shows, and conferences in order to attract new business to the Greater Dubuque area. Mike also leads our Entrepreneurial and Venture Capital development efforts.
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Daniel McDonald
Vice President of Existing Business, Daniel McDonald is the primary contact for existing business and industry. He is responsible for working with these employers as they expand in the Dubuque area. Dan also leads our InfoAction Program—one-on-one contacts with local business leaders—which greatly enhance our ability to identify opportunities within the local economy. Dan serves as liaison with state and local development organizations and associations.
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Daniel McDonald
Vice President of Existing Business
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Karen Kluesner
Office Manager Karen Kluesner manages the daily operations of Greater Dubuque Development, including payroll, accounts payable, and investments. She provides support and assistance to Rick Dickinson and Mike Blouin and manages their schedules. Karen is Greater Dubuque’s special event and meeting coordinator and administers equipment and computer maintenance and upgrades. Karen is also the administrator of activities for the Greater Dubuque workforce recruitment campaign.
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Sarah Harris
As the Director of Workforce Development, Sarah Harris is in charge of the Greater Dubuque Development workforce recruitment campaign. This includes working closely with local human resource representatives and our local higher education institutions to promote the AccessDubuqueJobs.com web site. She also promotes Greater Dubuque as a Destination for Opportunity to job seekers and local employers. Additionally, Sarah is the primary contact for Opportunity Packs and those looking for relocation information on the Greater Dubuque area.
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Sarah Harris
Director of Workforce Development
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