Join the Chamber for a day of industry-focused education, providing members with a unique opportunity to hear from leaders who will provide insights on the local, state, and national environment for key industries in Dubuque and the region. Find the full list of speakers below:
Morning Breakouts 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Restaurants & Hospitality
- Jessica Dunker - Iowa Restaurant Association & Iowa Lodging Association
- Susan Farber - Dubuque City Council Member & Owner, Magoo's Pizza
- Carrie Koelker - Iowa State Senator and Executive Director, Eastern Iowa Tourism
Finance, Insurance, & Law
- Len Devaisher - President & COO of MidWestOne Bank
- Scott DeSousa, President at the Friedman Group/Assured Partners
Construction & Building Trades
- Ben Hammes - Master Builders of Iowa
- Jack Greacen - National Association of Realtors
- Greta Haas - Iowa Association of Realtors
- Jill Connors - Dubuque Economic Development Director
Luncheon Panels
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Workforce
- Allison Dembeck, Vice President of Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Dustin Miller, Executive Director, Iowa Chamber Alliance
- Molly Grover, President & CEO, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Inflation and Economic Outlook
- Allison Dembeck, Vice President of Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Thomas Walstrum, Senior Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Afternoon Breakouts
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Small Business/Retail
- Matt Everson - Iowa State Director at National Federation of Independent Business
- Jill Connors - Economic Development Director at City of Dubuque
- Jayne Armstrong - Iowa District Director at Small Business Administration
Manufacturing & Logistics
- Jordan Pape - Tucker Freight Lines & Iowa Motor Truck Association
- Tim Gould - National Association of Manufacturers
- Rick Dickinson -Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Healthcare
- Susan Seehase - COO of Iowa Association of Community Providers
- Gary Collins - President & CEO of Crescent Community Health Center
- Dennis Tibben - Director of External Affairs at Iowa Medical Society
