CEDS 2011

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Annual Report For period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

ECIA A Regional Response to Local Needs

East Central Intergovernmental Association 7600 Commerce Park Dubuque IA 52002 563-556-4166 www.ecia.org

Prepared by the East Central Iowa Economic Development District under Economic Development Grant No. 05-83-0437503. The preparation of this report was financially aided (50% federal; 50% local) through a Federal grant from the Department of Commerce - Economic Development Adminstration authorized by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 as amended.

Contents Section 1 - Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.....3 Section 2 - Adjustments Including Analysis....................................4 Adjustments Including Opportunities..................................11 Accomplishments Achieved, Quantifiable Deliverables,

Difficulties Encountered.........................................................13

Section 3 - Evaluation..................................................................... 28 Section 4 - Schedule....................................................................... 29 2012 Proposed Scope of Work..................................................... 50

2

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Section 1 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Organization & Background In 1978, ECIA received designation as an Economic Development District. As such, ECIA prepares a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to coordinate economic development activities in the region. This makes cities/counties eligible to receive EDA grant/loan funds. Staff provides assistance to local governments, development corporations, chambers of commerce, businesses, and individuals in the ongoing implementation of the CEDS. The East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) is a membership supported organization of local governmental bodies in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson Counties in eastern Iowa. ECIA provides services in the following categories: Community Development, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Housing Assistance, Employment and Training and Rural Transit Services.

Community Development activities include grant writing, grant administration, comprehensive planning, technical advice related to city financial planning, codification of ordinances, building inspections, flood assistance, and the provision of census data and other information related to the operation of city/ county government.

E.C.I.A. Business Growth Inc., a non-profit corporation formed in 1982, provides low-interest loans to businesses for expansion that creates new or retains current jobs. The Small Business Administration is the primary funding source. E.C.I.A. Business Growth Inc. has extended loans in excess of $72,584,199.

E.C.I.A. Business Growth has either created or retained more than 4,655 jobs. Business Growth Inc. also assists local communities in the administration of Revolving Loan Funds. These funds are loaned to businesses and industries, and the proceeds are returned to the local governments for future loans.

To help meet the area's workforce and commercial transportation needs, ECIA provides planning and technical assistance to various transportation organizations.

Established in 1978, the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (EIRHA) operates as a division of ECIA, which provides staff and administrative support. EIRHA has a separate Board of Directors, elected

by EIRHA members. In the five-county area, EIRHA provides two programs of housing assistance benefiting low-income families and the elderly.

Since its inception in 1982, the Job Training Partnership Act, now known as the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), has been operating successfully to develop job training programs for qualified adults and youth. Under the administration of ECIA, the program provides job training services in Dubuque and Delaware Counties. ECIA staff works with educational institutions and employers to train people for ongoing full-time employment. Training is provided on the job and through technical training programs.

The training programs help people obtain skills that enable them to compete successfully in the job market.

3

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

SECTION 2 ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) is in the second year of its five year CEDS cycle (2010ÂŹ2014). The CEDS is being utilized in the region to monitor and evaluate our long term economic goals and strategies and to coordinate the economic development activities in the region. This report submitted is the annual update of the CEDS for the 2011 calendar year. The CEDS document and the process that has been implemented act as tools for developing goals and strategies that will guide the economic growth of the region.

Throughout this past year, input for the development of this annual report was received from local community leaders, economic developers, schools, private business, etc. through public meetings and in person and electronic communication, which have assisted in guiding our vision for the economic future of the region. The 2011 CEDS Annual Report builds on the five-year CEDS and updates the region's progress in the past year for the adopted short- and long- range goals.

This report includes the updated Implementation and Evaluation Report that reflects the goals, and the schedule for completing those goals, for the region. The CEDS Committee, with input from local representation, updated the tasks, performance measures, schedule, and evaluation indicators for the region. The Implementation and Evaluation Report has been adjusted to indicate projects that have been completed (BOLD type) and projects that have either been updated or added (RED type).

The report reflects a great deal of activity in the Improvement of Basic Public Works Goal with many projects either under construction or near completion.

In addition to the Implementation and Evaluation Report, the Results of the Plan have been updated as well and are included in this document. The Results of the Plan evaluates the overall activity in the job market, which is driven in part by the total economic development activity in the region. The jobs lost and gained in specific businesses for calendar year 2010 for the region have been listed.

Employment/Unemployment & Population The chart to the right shows total employment by sector in 25000 2006, 2009 and 2010. Stability in some sectors is countered 20000 by employment reductions and expansions in others, with 15000 the greatest gains being made in professional and business 10000 services and education and health services. The greatest losses were 5000 seen in the manufacturing and information sectors.

0

Annual Private Employment by Industry Sector 2006, 2009 & 2010

2006 Employment 2009 Employment 2010 Employment

In the past year, the region gained 735 total jobs, but we have not yet returned to the employment levels of 2006 (1).

4

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Economic activity for the region was weaker than in previous years, with high levels of job loss and above average unemployment rates. As can be seen in the maps below, between 2006, 2009, and 2010, unemployment levels rose dramatically across the country and the state of Iowa. Given poor economic conditions at the national level, the local economy has remained slightly above average. Unemployment rates for the State of Iowa have remained lower than the national average and unemployment rates for the region also came in below the national average during the reporting period.

Unemployment rates by county, 2006 annual averages

Unemployment rates by county, 2009 annual averages

Unemployment rates by county, September 2010 – August 2011 averages

(U S rate = 4 (U.S. 4.6 6 percent)

(U S rate = 9 (U.S. 9.3 3 percent)

(U S rate = 9 (U.S. 9.2 2 percent)

14 0% or over 14.0% 12.0% to 13.9%

14.0% or over

14.0% and over

10.0% to 11.9%

12.0% to 13.9%

12.0% to 13.9%

8.0% to 9.9%

10.0% to 11.9%

10.0% to 11.9%

6.0% to 7.9%

8.0% to 9.9%

4.0% to 5.9%

6.0% to 7.9%

Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics

8.0% to 9.9% 6.0% to 7.9%

4.0% to 5.9%

3.9% or below SOURCE:

SOURCE:

Not available

Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics

3.9% or below

4.0% to 5.9% SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics

3.9% or lower

The most recent 2011 weighted average regional unemployment rate is 5.3%, down from 5.7% in 2010 (8) . The State of Iowa rate is down to 6.1% from 6.8% as of August 2011 but remains substantially below the current U.S. national rate of 9.1% (8).

Iowa’s population continued to grow for the 22nd straight year, constituting its longest period of sustained growth since 1900, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (11). The State’s population has increased every year since 1988. Population growth has not been divided evenly across the state with most of the growth occurring in or near metropolitan counties.

Polk County, the state’s largest and home to the capital city of Des Moines, expanded by 15%. Linn County grew more than 10% despite a massive flood in 2008 that ruined thousands of homes and buildings. Johnson County, home to the University of Iowa, gained 18%. Much growth took place in the Des Moines suburbs, including West Des Moines, up 22%; Ankeny, up 68%; and Urbandale, up 36% (10).

“The losses in rural Iowa are driven by a movement from factories and other goods-producing industries to more retail businesses,” according to Iowa State University sociologist David Peters (11).

He also attributes some of the losses to the combination of older residents dying and younger Iowans leaving for the bigger cities. He predicts rural Iowa will continue a historic trend of merging school districts and other government services. “Fewer jobs will exist,” Peters says, and “small towns will slowly vanish”. “What we’re going to see by midcentury is a vastly depopulated Corn Belt and Great Plains,” Peters says. “You’re going to see ghost towns reappear” (11).

Regionalism Regionalism remained a priority this past year. ECIA continued the Prosperity Eastern Iowa initiative.

Prosperity Eastern Iowa is a regional economic development organization comprised of representatives from local governments, economic development organizations, colleges, utilities, and other interested parties in three of the five counties in the ECIA region as well as Jones County.

In 2008, Prosperity Eastern Iowa developed a long term marketing strategy and budget for the future of the organization. Through that process, the mission of Prosperity changed slightly, “The mission of

5

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Prosperity Eastern Iowa is to successfully market and position the regional product as a competitive place to do business and generate new business investments that will grow the regional economy.”

Recent funding cuts at the state level will require this group to reevaluate their mission, goals, and funding strategy.

Prosperity Eastern Iowa has continued to expand the Buyer Supplier initiative. The goal of the program is to encourage companies to shift 5% of their out of region spending back into the region, making regional connections to suppliers. Interesting facts include: $8.7 billion is spent annually on goods and services from out-of-region suppliers. $6.5 billion of that goes to non-regional companies for which there is an existing industry of that kind in the region. $326 million annually could go directly back into the regional economy with just a 5% shift in spending habits. Those dollars `multiply’ and could increase the region- wide impact to $458 million and could result in over 3500 jobs annually. In the fourth year of the program, we have over 1300 companies registered online, up from 600 registered last year. Over the past year, we have partnered with Northeast Iowa Business Network to expand the geographical coverage of the program to include nine counties. We also partnered with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce to import their membership database into the program. We continue to work with local foods groups to assist with making connections between local producers and their potential markets in the food service and hospitality industries.

Economic Activity In 2009, Governor Culver requested the Legislature create an Iowa Jobs (I-JOBS) state investment program, through the issuance of bonds rather than raising taxes. During the 2009 and 2010 sessions, the Legislature created an $875 million I-JOBS program, a state recovery package designed to create/retain jobs, rebuild communities impacted by the natural disasters of 2008 , invest in Iowa’s infrastructure, and promote long-term economic growth. Although this was a controversial program, 2,091 projects were funded statewide with 90 of those in the five-county ECIA region. The region-wide total I-JOBS funding was $6,758,751. Many of these projects have been under construction in 2010, 2011 and are just being completed. the funding had a lasting impact on the region during 2011.

Iowa Farmland Values 1900-2010 (average value/acre) Land values in the region and at the state level continued to increase. The average price of an acre is now $5,054. Land values have more than doubled since 2003 when the average farmland acre cost $2,200.

Economists in Iowa believe the bio-fuel economy is driving the land price increase.

As can be seen in the graph to the right, land prices remained relatively steady through the 1970s, rising quickly and then falling during the 1980’s with a steep increase during the 2000’s. Currently, the region is home to one ethanol and one biodiesel plant. This increase in local demand has led to increased crop prices and the ability to add value to crops within the region rather than shipping out raw commodities for manufacturing elsewhere.

6

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

In the Dubuque area, tourism remained steady, but fared slightly weaker than the state average of 8.5% (12). Tourism dollars in our region increased from $254 million to $275 million in the last year, an increase of 8.3% (3). Tourism managers in the region say that collaborative partnerships, strategic advertising and great natural amenities continue to lure visitors to the region and garner statewide attention for the quality of tourist venues in the area.

The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, serving the metro area in the ECIA region, is in the fourth year of a five-year campaign for economic growth. The campaign, known as “Destination for Opportunity”, has four main goals: 1. Create 5,500 net, new jobs to bring our workforce to a record of 61,800* by December of 2012 in the Dubuque County area (7). Job growth will be tracked by utilizing the Iowa Department of Workforce Development’s official, monthly statistics. Current Workforce: 57,200 (*Job numbers are periodically bench-marked by the Iowa Workforce Development and may change the base number.)

Annual progress is shown in the chart below.

DUBUQUE MSA LABOR FORCE | GOAL: 61,000 60,000 58,000 56,000 54,000 52,000 50,000 48,000 46,000 Jan

Feb 2007—Benchmark

Mar

Apr

May

2008—Year 1

June 2009—Year 2

July

Aug 2010—Year 3

Sept

Oct

2011—Year 4

Nov

Dec

2012—Year 5

The regional workforce has seen growth over the past year with an increase of approximately 3,000 workers from September 2010 to September 2011; the regional workforce is currently 114,530 (1).

2. $300 million in new commercial construction projects in Dubuque County. We will track construction using the official information that is provided by the City of Dubuque’s Building and Permits Department and Dubuque County Assessor’s office. Current Commercial Construction: $287,229,966 (2003- 2011) (2).

3. Targeted wages for new jobs will be $16+ per hour or an average annual income of $33,280 which is the 2010 national average. Dubuque County wage levels will be monitored using the official data released by the Iowa Department of Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. The current unadjusted wage rate is $17.57 (5). Annual progress is shown in the chart on the following page.

7

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

DUBUQUE COUNTY WAGE LEVEL | GOAL: $16.00+ $18.00 $17.50 $17.00 $16.50 $16.00 $15.50 2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Average Wage

4. Increase the Dubuque County projected population by 6 percent (5,357) from 89,143 in 2000 to 94,500 in 2012. The official population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau and Claritas will be used to monitor Dubuque County’s population growth. The current Dubuque County population is 93,653 (11). Annual progress is shown in the chart below.

DUBUQUE COUNTY POPULATION GROWTH | GOAL: 94,500 95,000

93,000

91,000

89,000

Population Total

The regional population has made gains similar to those of Dubuque County in the past 10 years, but has not returned to its peak population which occurred in 1980. The population decreased dramatically, regionwide throughout the 1980s, dropping back to 1960 levels with the 1990 Census.

Total Regional Population 220000 210000 200000 190000 180000 170000 160000 150000 1900

1910

1920

1930

1940

8

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Challenges Iowa’s looming shortage of skilled workers threatens the State’s economy, business leaders and state department leaders told the State Legislature this past year. The State will have roughly 100,000 vacancies within the next five years according to Iowa Workforce Development. One major employer in the ECIA region, John Deere, told state lawmakers that more than 50% of some segments of their work forces eligible forberetirement years.

It has also been indicated that college and While theare number of retirees can somewhat hard for within employers tothe gaugenext as theyfive look toward the future, Figure 24 presents the annual estimated number of eligible retirees through 2013. Recognizing that some employees will not educations retire the year that they high school arefirstnot keeping up with the demand in such areas as math and science careers.

Figure 24 become eligible, employers were asked not to Estimate of Those Eligible to Retire double count employees who were eligible toin retire Businesses were surveyed 2011 and cited their need for qualified, technically skilled employees as in subsequent years. their greatest need in planning expansion. Based on the survey, the majority of employers (87.5%) For example, an employee eligible to retire in 2009 that continues to work is counted as an eligible would hirebutan employee who retiree in 2009 not in 2010. This explains why has a high school equivalent with a specialized training certificate in their the first year (2009) estimate is much higher than in industry andThis78% feel that experience can substitute for education. This workforce issue and shortage years that follow. number also includes an accumulation of employees who became eligible to prior to 2009 andis arevery still employed. ofretire employees real in the ECIA region. If the local labor pool dries up, it could create a perfect According to the survey, an average of 1.1 percent of the region’s workforce becomes eligible for eroding the region’s economic success. storm of collapsing factors, retirement each year (737 divided by total Estimate of Those Eligible to Retire

1,200

employment of about 66,250 workers). Future analysis of trend data will help us understand how many retirement eligible workers are remaining in the workforce and for how long.

1,048

1,000

808

800

808

684

646

600 400 200

Iowa Workforce Development completed a Workforce Needs Assessment in October 2011. Employers inThethe region were askedreports to indicate the number of workers that will be eligible to retire within the future year estimates in subsequent will reflect employees who did not retire in the year they next seven years. the responses, the number of retirees appears to be greatest in education actually were eligible as they Based may chooseon to continue their employment because of retention efforts by employers.

(30.4%), healthcare (25.9%), and manufacturing (14%) (6). The assessment also looked at the methods employers are undertaking to retain retirement aged employees and their plans once retirees have Figure 25 shows the estimated percentage of potential worker loss due to retirement by industry. In the next five years, will be a significant number of workers eligible for retirement from the educational services, left the there workforce including flexible work schedules and increased wages (6). Retirement eligibility by healthcare & social services, manufacturing, and wholesale & retail trade industries.

(6) . industry and occupation can be seen in the following figures from the IWD report Figure 26 0

2009

2010 2011 2012 Year Eligible to Retire

2013

Retirement Eligibility within each Occupational Category

Figure 25 Retirement Eligibility by Industry Industry Educational Services Healthcare & Social Services Manufacturing Wholesale & Retail Trade Agriculture & Mining Professional & Technical Services Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate Construction Public Administration Transportation & Warehousing Utilities Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation Accommodation & Food Services Personal Services Administrative & Waste Services Information Management

Occupational Category

Percent of Respondents 30.4% 25.9% 14.0% 6.5% 5.4% 4.5% 4.3% 3.2% 1.7% 1.5% 1.1% 0.7% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% *

Healthcare & Social Services

Educational Services, All

Manufacturing

* insufficient data repo rted

measured in 2010, at $2.60/hour in Iowa and $2.97/hour nationally. However, this appears to be largely due to a decline in the earnings of men.

13

(9) Risen, the Gender Wage Gap Remains Figure 11. While Women’s have Gender Wage Gap Wages in Iowa

Office & Administrative Support Management Production Healthcare Practitioner & Technical Sales & Related Transportation & Material Moving Business & Financial Operations Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Education, Training, & Library Construction & Extraction Architecture & Engineering Food Preparation & Serving Related P Healthcare Support Legal A Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Computer & Mathematical Science Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Related Community & Social Science Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Protective Service Life, Physical, & Social Science Personal Care & Service

43.1% 26.3% 19.4% 16.3% 11.9% 11.9% 10.6% 10.6% 9.4% 6.9% 6.3% 5.6% 5.6% 3.8% 3.1% 2.5% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.3% 0.6% *

Figure 26 show retirement within Office & adminis largest occupatio vacancies (16.8% the largest occu potentially affect food preparation occupations mak region’s current 2), they are not workers potentia occupational cat the most affecte support; manage healthcare pract

* insufficient data repo rted

Another workforce issue in Iowa and in the Retiree RetentioF Over three-fifths (61.9%) of employers indicated ECIA region is the gender wageefforts. gap. The Efforts to Keep/Att that they are engaged in retiree retention 27 details employer responses regarding work schedules 2011 “Figure State of Working in Iowa” report, Flexible the strategies used to retain retirees. Nearly half Increase wages and/or bo (45.6%) of the employers are offering retirees a Change in duties/respons compiled byworkthe Iowa Policy Project indicated flexible schedule; followed by increased Additional training wages and/or bonuses; a change in duties/ Benefits to part-time emp responsibilities to take away from repetitiveness in that the wage disparity in Iowa is present, More recognition the workplace; additional training to upgrade their skills; benefits toWomen part-time employees; more to be Seasonal work schedules but decreasing. continue Benefits to retirees recognition for work done; seasonal work schedules; retirees; allowingjobs, but Allow telecommuting/work paid less thanbenefits mento in theandsame Other telecommuting/working from home. females in Iowa made greater gains than at Figure 28 the national level. However, this appears to How Companies Plan to Replace Those Who Retire 28 shows ho be due toReplacing a decline earningsPercent of menFigure Vacancies in Due the to Retirements vacant positions left retired. Of those wh of hiring outside workers rather Combination than an increase inandthe earnings ofto use a combinatio 33.4% promoting from within the company along with promotin Not currently planning to fill these positions 31.0% women.

31.0 percent do not

Source: EPI/IPP analysis of Current Population Survey data.Hire workers from outside of the company

9

Percent Affected

by Retirements

Promote employees from within the company

29.1% 6.5%

positions, 29.1 perc from outside the com on only promoting fr

Another important indicator of wage is the worker’s level of education. The wage gain from attaining post-secondary education has been on the rise in Iowa for generations, with only a slight decline Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy following the 2001 recession.

In 2010, while a worker with a bachelor’s degree or higher was earning a Comprehensive Economic Development14Strategy median wage of $21.42/hour, a high school graduate was earning only $13.65/hour (see Figure 12). That is a difference of $7.77/hour, or in other words, a college graduate was earning a time and a half the

nonfarm job base has lost about double that (5,200 jobs). But, as Table 1 underscores, the loss of good jobs has been much more pronounced. We have lost just under 50,000 jobs with health coverage — some of this total attributable to simple job losses, but most attributable to declining rates of coverage in the jobs that remain. These numbers, in turn, understate the impact of the decline in ESI on health coverage — since each covered job provides health insurance to the employee and family members.

Accordingly, while the number of jobs offering health coverage fell by 48,500, the number of Iowans losing job-based Table 2. Iowa Median Wages have Fallen from 2000 coverage since 2001 is 50th Percentile Wages by State by Year (2010 dollars)** Regardless of gender, Iowa’s wages fall 88 doubleoverall that — over 10 1980 1990 2000 2010 96,000 as of 2009.of cents behind the national average (median)

UNITED STATES

$14.59

$14.65

$15.49

$16.00

rank in 2010

regional national Wages 2000, with $16.00 (9). Iowa has lost ground since Minnesota $14.65 $15.09 $18.17 $17.54 1 11 Although Iowa was in the median wage falling $.04 cents to $15.02 Wisconsin $15.15 $13.94 $15.49 $16.32 2 17 the worst ravages Illinois $16.36 $16.03 $16.51 $16.21 3 19 This ranksitsIowa 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars (9)spared $13.84 $13.40 $15.77 $15.14 4 32 of. the recession, wage Missouri Iowa $14.25 $13.35 $15.06 $15.02 5 33 profile headingright into the 33rd in the nation while regionally, falling Kansas $13.70 $13.41 $14.73 $14.97 6 34 downturn was already $14.44 $13.42 $15.14 $14.91 7 38 in the middle, beating Kansas, Nebraska Indiana Indiana weak. At the median Nebraska $13.10 $12.36 $13.46 $14.81 8 40 and South Dakota and lagging behind Missouri, wage (half of all workers South Dakota $11.66 $10.94 $13.71 $14.21 9 47 earn(9)more, half earn less), Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey data. . Reaching Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin Iowa ranks fifth in the ** Using CPI-U-RS. Note: wage levels down from 10 years earlier are shown in red. the Greater Dubuque Development goalregion, of $16+ immediate and a median ($15.02) about a dollar lessproviding than the national mediancloser (Table 2).

33rd nationally, per hour that was previously discussed willwith assist thewage region and state with wages to Iowa was one of 10 states to see the real value of its median wage actually fall since 2000, with much of the national average. An increase in average wages will allow the region to more effectively compete 10

for labor in the national marketplace.

Transportation/Air Quality In July 2010, ECIA assumed management of the city of Dubuque’s transit system and has been busy seeking funding to replace the entire fleet from diesel to clean fuel to address the potential air quality concerns. The City recognizes that a redesigned transit system is critical to the success of their sustainability efforts. Therefore an operational analysis was completed in 2009 for the Keyline system which recommended a complete re alignment of the fixed routes as well as incorporating appropriatesized vehicles and clean fuels technology.

Within this project there are two strategies that, when integrated, will create a “forward-reaching” transit model for small urban systems across the United States and will reduce our overall emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) by 23.08%, Particulate Matter (PM) by 89.62%, Hydrocarbons (HC) by 86.92% and Carbon Monoxide (CO) by 48.46% saving $15,276,042 (EPA: Diesel Emissions Quantifier) and improving health by saving $546,000 in medical expenses (EPA: Diesel Emissions Quantifier) over the duration (10 years) of the project and will assist us in maintaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide.

The subject of air quality directly impacts business expansion and production capabilities, and with the Dubuque Area being near the threshold for non-attainment, DMATS, Prosperity Eastern Iowa, multiple private businesses and other partners in the region have identified a rideshare carpooling option as one method for reducing vehicle miles traveled and corresponding carbon emissions. The Clinton area is also nearing the non-attainment threshold and is working closely with its transporation planning organization, Bi-State Regional Planning Commission, and the Iowa Department of Transportation to mitigate these air quality issues and avoid non-attainment status.

Natural Disasters The ECIA region is still recovering and rebuilding from past flooding. Total damage in Iowa reached into the billions of dollars with over 25,000 properties damaged in Iowa and over 400 properties destroyed.

Communities in the ECIA region are still working with federal and state agencies in demolishing and rebuilding homes. All of the region was effected but Cedar and Delaware Counties were among the areas hit the hardest. ECIA is the lead Council of Governments in Iowa to administer the emergency grant funds.

10

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

higher demand for workers, while a value lower than one means a lower than average demand for workers.

By comparing the Hiring Demand Index with the vacancy rates of an occupational category, we can see in which occupations is there a real unmet need for workers. It is also in these occupations that employers will need to pay a higher wage to attract qualified workers. This analysis can be an important tool for economic developers, policy-makers, educators, and job seekers.

While recovering from the devastating floods of 2008, another round of flooding struck the region in May of 2010 and July of 2011. The following disaster declarations have impacted the region in the past Figure 6 5 years (4): Hiring Demand Index by Occupational Category

Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance

3.61

Healthcare Practitioner & Technical

2007: 3.84 Severe Winter Storm Disaster Declaration FEMA-1688-DR - Cedar, Clinton and Jackson Counties Business & Financial Operations

4.00

1.17 1.17 1.11

Production

1.50

Healthcare Support

A. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STRATEGY INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES 1.44

Construction & Extraction

Installation, Maintenance, & Repair

Education, Training, & Library

Food Preparation & Serving

Personal Care & Service

Sales & Related

Protective Service

2010: Severe Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes FEMA-1930-DR - Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson

Counties 2011: Severe Storms and Flooding FEMA-4018-DR - Dubuque and Jackson Counties

2.00

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Related

1.58

Transportation & Material Moving

Management

1.61 1.58

Office & Administrative Support

Architecture & Engineering

Farming, Fishing, & Forestry

Computer & Mathematical Science

2.50

Life, Physical, & Social Science

3.00

Community & Social Science

2008: Severe 3.43Winter Storm Disaster Declaration FEMA-1737-DR - Cedar and Clinton Counties 3.24 Severe Tornados and Flooding FEMA-1763-DR - Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson 3.50

Counties

Legal

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Economic Development Division completed a business 0.95 0.90 survey in early 2011 which shed some light on the true educational 0.75 attainment and occupational needs 1.00 0.62 was: 0.59 18.6% of businesses in the county. The breakdown of respondents by industry manufacturing; 0.55 0.51 0.40 20.9% finance and insurance; and 16.3% healthcare and social services. 23.3% of survey0.42 respondents 0.34 0.50 employ between 200-499 full-time positions. Some specific concerns expressed by businesses were * relating to the looming baby boom generation retirements including the following: “As more of our 0.00 seasoned workforce begins to near retirement, our incoming employees lack even the basic skill * insufficient datawe repocontinue rted sets; to upgrade the level of technology on our manufacturing floor, but without these basic skill sets we cannot begin to train employees to replace the more technical positions we have.�

Education, and Skill This is notExperience, surprising considering thatRequirements surveyed businesses cited their need for qualified, technically Employers asked as about education/training and experience prospective workers skilledwere employees theirthe greatest need in planning expansion.requirements Based on the of survey, the majority of for their employers reported job(87.5%) vacancies.

The results for current job vacancies are shown below in Figure 7 and Figure would hire an employee who has a high school equivalent with a specialized training8. certificate in their industry and 78% feel that experience can substitute for education.

Figure 7 Education Required - Current Vacancies Education Required

Percent

No Educational Requirement High School Education/GED Vocational/Technical Training Associate Degree Undergraduate Degree Postgraduate/Professional Degree

24.7% 44.1% 7.7% 6.9% 13.0% 3.6%

Figure 8 Experience Required - Current Vacancies Experience Required No Experience Required Less than 1 Year 1-2 Years 3-5 Years More than 5 Years

Percent 52.4% 9.0% 27.0% 9.0% 2.6%

Iowa Workforce Development(IWD) completed a 2011 Regional Workforce Needs Assessment. This tool provides employer information regarding both their current level of employment and their current and expected job vacancies. The survey provides excellent data for the region regarding the demand for, and the skills required of workers in the region. Some of the results are shown below; 68.8% of available jobs require no more than a high 5 school education and 52.4% of the jobs require no experience.

11

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

While the region has a large number of college graduates (18,000) due to the high number of four-year educational institutions, many of the employers have expressed a willingness and desire to employ individuals with basic skills that do not require a four-year degree such as workplace computing, project management, analyzing data and information, communicating with supervisors or subordinates, developing and working in teams, and interacting with computers. There is a large demand from the business community for specialized training in a variety of areas and the niche for our regional efforts will lie in addressing these issues while reengaging the unemployed and underemployed residents in the community.

In addressing the workforce challenges, ECIA through its Prosperity Eastern Iowa initiative continues to receive grant funding to enhance its interactive web site targeting the 14-25 year old population, www. accessmyfuture.com. This website provides information on high demand careers in the region as well as resources for internships, job seeker tips, and entrepreneurship. In addition to these efforts, members of Prosperity Eastern Iowa are also collaborating with existing workforce initiatives in the region. Many local economic development groups have initiated their individual efforts for their communities and continue to address location-specific workforce issues. Local firms have partnered with the area colleges and community colleges in the region by connecting students to internship programs funded by the local companies. Companies in the region are also offering more flexible work schedules, telecommuniting, incentives, etc. to attract and retain employees.

Through the DubuqueWorks project, recently funded by EDA technical assistance dollars, ECIA and other partner staff have begun researching workforce models and reengagement strategies throughout the United States. Most of these models have been developed for larger urban metro areas. This project addresses the need for additional research and planning to develop a workforce model for small metro and rural areas to be replicated through the larger ECIA region. The result of the project will be a completed business and staffing plan for outreach, training and scholarships for unemployed and underemployed to be enrolled in programs preparing them for high demand occupations.

Accolades In 2009, Dubuque was ranked number three for job creation by careerbuilder.com. In 2010, Forbes. com ranked Dubuque number one in projected job growth as well as best small city to raise a family.

In 2008, Forbes.com ranked the Dubuque area at number 18 on its Best Small Places for Business and Careers. In 2007 Dubuque finished 15th. The consecutive top 20 ranking though is very positive for the region. In 2008, Milken Institute and Greenstreet Partners ranked Dubuque 39th among 179 U.S. small cities for their Best Performing Cities index. Dubuque soared 37 spots from last year besting all small metropolitan areas.

References: (1) Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. 2006, 2009, 2010. Excel file.

(2) City of Dubuque’s Building and Permits Department and Dubuque County Assessor. Total Commercial Construction Value. 2011. Excel file.

(3) Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Dubuque Increases Tourism Impact to State of Iowa. 2011. PDF file.

(4) Federal Emergency Management Agency. Iowa Disaster History. 2011. Web. 31 Oct. 2011.

(5) Iowa Department of Economic Development. County Wage Thresholds July 2010. 2010. Excel file.

(6) Iowa Workforce Development, Labor Market and Workforce Information Division. Workforce Needs Assessment. 2011. PDF file.

(7) Iowa Workforce Development. Monthly Labor Force Summary. 2011. PDF file.

(8) Iowa Workforce Information Network. County Laborforce Data. 2010, 2011. Excel file.

(9) O’Connor, Noga, Colin Gordon, and Peter Fisher. The Iowa Policy Project: The State of Working in Iowa 2011. 2011. PDf file.

(10) Schulte, Grant. “Iowa Population Shifts from Rural to Urban”. USA Today. 17 Feb. 2011. Web. (11) US Census Bureau. Population Estimates. 2010. Excel file.

(12) US Travel Association Research Department. The Economic Impact of Travel on Iowa Counties. 2011. PDF file.

12

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

B. Accomplishments Achieved, Quantifiable Deliverables, Difficulties Encountered Based on approved scope of work for January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP MEETINGS: ECIA staff regularly attends meetings of local governments and local economic development groups to provide information and facilitate program implementation.

1. ECIA participates and sits on the Board of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and regularly attends their meetings at least quarterly.

a. Accomplishments - GDDC has quarterly Board of Directors meetings and ECIA staff attended all four meetings this past year.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - ECIA attended all GDDC Board meetings this past year and also participated in their appointed DubuqueWorks committee addressing the employment needs in the region. Additionally, through participating in these board meetings, ECIA has been asked to participate in their workforce recruitment efforts and their sustainability programs. - ECIA staff participated in a subgroup of DubuqueWorks called Project HOPE and became very involved in facilitating meetings with GDDC, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Northeast Iowa Community College, Dubuque Community School District, and City Housing Services focusing our efforts on planning and developing a re-engagement center. These meetings are held monthly and we held 10 in this past year. An EDA technical assistance grant was awarded to assist in hiring a consultant to research and develop a business plan for the re-engagement center and to connect to local businesses to participate and provide for continued financial stability. - GDDC and ECIA staff have developed a rural subcommittee focusing on rural economic development and are meeting monthly to discuss projects, company needs, loans, etc. Meetings began in October, 2011 and are scheduled throughout 2012. - ECIA staff and the GDDC and the City have partnered to do 3-D modeling for the GDDC available sites and buildings in the region. This is a two year contract and work began July 1, 2011.

c. Difficulties - There were no difficulties with attending and participating in the GDDC meetings. - There was some resistance to pulling together the re-engagement core group and defining the lead agency and narrowing the focus to make it feasible and something that can be planned and implemented. However, the last several months of the meetings have been very positive and the project is moving forward. - The 3-D modeling is time consuming and excellent front head on photos are required to make a good product. Getting the photos was an issue but that has been resolved and those that are not directly involved in doing the 3-D modeling work do not necessarily understand the time it takes to build a model of one building.

2. ECIA staff regularly hosts and participates in City Clerk meetings in Delaware and Dubuque Counties and hosts two meetings a year of the regional city clerks.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA staff attended 8 City Clerk meetings this past year in Delaware County and 4 meetings of the Dubuque County City Clerks. ECIA prepared the agendas for the meetings.

ECIA hosted two region wide clerks meetings at our offices this past year and organized the speakers and the agendas.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - At the monthly Delaware and Dubuque County Clerks meetings five to ten clerks attend each month. Information sharing and problem solving has been their main focus and these lunches have been great networking opportunities to share their experiences. The regional clerks meetings held twice per year had overwhelming participation this past year with over 25 clerks from the region attending each meeting.

c. Difficulties - There were no major difficulties with this activity this past year.

3. ECIA staff regularly attends and acts as the secretary for the Jackson County Mayors. Meetings are held monthly in Jackson County.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA attended all six of the meetings this past year for the Jackson County Mayors and acted as the secretary for these meetings. The meetings focus on information sharing and emergency management issues. A major action this year was revitalizing the Crime Stoppers Program and dealing the Retro-Reflectivity (sign) requirements.

13

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - On the average 6 to 8 mayors and staff show up to these meetings.

c. Difficulties - There were no difficulties with this activity this past year.

4. ECIA staff regularly participates in the RC&D meetings. Meetings are held monthly in Jackson County.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA attended nine RC&D meetings this past year

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - ECIA is working collaboratively with the RC&D on a rural sewer project and continues to regularly attend the RC&D monthly meetings.

c. Difficulties - During last year the U.S. Congress eliminated funding for RC&D’s. The organization is attempting to secure funding from the Counties. Without such funding the RC&D will cease to operate.

5. ECIA staff participates in the Tri-State Alliance regional partnership. The entity focuses on furthering economic development and transportation in the region of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

a. Accomplishments –Staff participates in bi-monthly phone conferences with Tri-State Alliance members and will be coordinating the 2012 annual summit.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – Staff participates in bi-monthly phone conferences.

c. Difficulties – Riverlands became inactive in July 2010 due to retirements and staff cuts at Alliant Energy, the main backer of the project.

6. ECIA will be holding monthly Prosperity Eastern Iowa meetings with local economic developers. a. Accomplishments –Staff facilitates Prosperity Eastern Iowa meetings and maintains their marketing materials and website. Staff also coordinates the three major PEI initiatives – Buyer Supplier, Petal Project, and Accessmyfuture.com. b. Quantifiable Deliverables –Staff facilitated six Prosperity Eastern Iowa meetings. c. Difficulties –Funding will likely be a challenge in coming years.

7. ECIA staff participates and sits on the Enterprise Zone Committee for the city of Dubuque. The committee meets as needed to review and approve economic development related proposals seeking enterprise zone benefits in the city of Dubuque.

a. Accomplishments –Staff participated in 6 enterprise zone meetings in this past year with the majority of the project housing related projects in response to the housing needs in Dubuque due to the IBM project. b. Quantifiable Deliverables – At least 50 new rental units will be produced in the downtown Dubuque area as a result of the enterprise zone benefit. c. Difficulties –there were no difficulties encountered.

8. ECIA staff participates and sits on the Green Jobs Training program oversight Committee and ECIA Business Growth, Inc. was the lead applicant for the grant program. This is a partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, Iowa Workforce Development, Four Mounds, and the City of Dubuque to provide green job training and opportunities to job seekers in the region.

a. Accomplishments –A major success this year was the Dubuque Solar Thermal Installation Licensing. As a result of the NICC Solar Thermal Courses being offered through the Green Industry Training Initiative, Dubuque became the first city in Iowa to implement a city-wide solar thermal installation ordinance. NICC has expanded the Green Construction to include HVAC NCI certificate training. An NICC HVAC instructor also attended the training and is currently becoming certified as an NCI instructor. This means that the training will no longer have to be contracted out and can be taught in house. b. Quantifiable Deliverables – Grant goal of 392 participants has been achieved. Trainings offered included COSC Sustainable Construction, Wind Technology Training, RESNET Energy Auditing, BPI Analyst Courses, Infrared Camera training, Sustainable Construction training, Solar Thermal Installation courses, and Biodiesel workshops. c. Difficulties –One of the main difficulties was the lack of a working wind turbine which would allow hands on experience for the students. Most employers wanted individuals who had experience climbing the turbine towers before they would actually hire them.

9. Complete the annual CEDS report for 2011 and submit by 12/31/2011.

14

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

a. Accomplishments – Staff performed outreach to member communities for data gathering.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – Staff completed the annual CEDS report for 2011.

c. Difficulties – Most available economic data is from 2010 or lags substantially, making real time analysis difficult.

B. TRAINING AND CONFERENCE: Attend and participate in meetings of national, state, and local organizations affecting regional strategy policies and programs.

1. ECIA staff will continue to participate in the annual trip of the Clinton and the Dubuque communities to meet with federal officials concerning local needs. Trips are scheduled for February and May, 2011.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA staff attended trips with Clinton and Dubuque to Washington, D.C.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Two staff members went with the City of Dubuque to Washington, D.C. in February, 2011 and presented to HUD, FHWA, FTA, and USDA on sustainable planning, Smart City initiative and public input process. One staff person attended with the City of Clinton.

c. Difficulties - Other than the costs starting to creep up for participating in the events, there were no difficulties encountered.

2. ECIA staff will attend the Iowa League of Cities meeting.

a. Accomplishments - Staff attended the Iowa League of Cities Meeting

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Staff attended one Iowa League meeting in September, 2011 and a budget workshop in November.

c. Difficulties - No difficulties were encountered. These are good meetings for staff to network with our member cities and to get updates on city related issues.

3. ECIA staff will attend Iowa DNR meetings in Des Moines.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA staff attended the quarterly IDNR meetings

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - ECIA staff attended four meetings of the IDNR this year.

c. Difficulties - The meetings are useful to attend but they are in Des Moines so it requires three hours of travel each way for staff. It is time consuming.

4. ECIA staff will attend regional meeting hosted by the EDA.

a. Accomplishments - Staff did not attend a specific meeting hosted by the EDA this year but did attend National NADO and attended the CEDS breakout session

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Staff attended the National NADO meeting this year and found the meeting very useful with valuable information.

c. Difficulties - No difficulties were encountered. These meetings are a great opportunity to network with EDA staff and other EDA recipients.

5. ECIA staff will attend two national meetings - either NADO, NARC, or the IEDC meetings.

a. Accomplishments - Two staff attended the NADO meeting this year and one staff attended the Prosperity Eastern Iowa IEDC meeting.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Two staff people attended the NADO meeting in Miami Beach, Florida this past year and Prosperity Eastern Iowa member attended IEDC in South Carolina. Both meetings were very valuable training tools and staff brought back valuable resources. ECIA Executive Director was also asked to present at the National NADO meeting on regional brownsfield sites during the session.

c. Difficulties - There were no difficulties encountered with this task. Due to cost, it is generally too expensive to send more than one to two staff to each meeting.

6. ECIA staff will attend training to become familiar with “green” and sustainable business practices that can be introduced to Buyer Supplier companies and member governments.

a. Accomplishments - Staff attended the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference and served as presenters on the topic of green business. Staff also attended the Climate Showcase Communities conference which highlighted sustainable pilot projects in a variety of communities across the country.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Staff networked with presenters, co-presenters, and

15

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

conference attendees and have developed open lines of communication with statewide and national sustainability resources.

c. Difficulties - There were no difficulties encountered with this task.

C. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION: Disseminate census, economic, statistical and program information by telephone, e-mail, letter, newsletter, personal contact, and training programs. Maintain a database for use in program development and implementation.

1. ECIA staff prepares two full newsletters each year and two “news alerts” which are disseminated to over 800 individuals and/or entities in the region.

a. Accomplishments - To be more “green” ECIA began distributing the newsletters electronically rather than by traditional mail.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Two ECIA news alerts were distributed which is a shorter version of the full newsletter. Two full newsletters were also distributed. Our mailing list is over 800 people and businesses.

c. Difficulties – No difficulties encountered with this task.

2. ECIA staff maintains the websites for ECIA, Prosperity Eastern Iowa, the Regional Transit Authority, the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority/Corporation, the Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Service Systems, Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation Study, ECIA Business Growth, Buyers Supplier Connection, Petal Project and Accessmyfuture.com. The Petal Project is a new website that staff developed and will continue to develop and maintain as part of our regional economic development activities.

a. Accomplishments – Staff completed an overhaul of the ECIA and Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority websites and developed a new website for ECIA Business Growth. ECIA staff have continued to develop content for all of the websites including the employee intranet in order to improve information within the agency and with member governments. b. Quantifiable Deliverables - We began tracking hits to all agency websites using google analytics which allows us to see where the hits are generated as well as monitor times of high and low traffic. The ECIA website currently receives an average of 421 hits per month. c. Difficulties – No difficulties encountered with this task.

3. ECIA staff responds to approximately 150-200 requests for information each year pertaining to grant applications, TIF districts, enterprise zone, etc.

a. Accomplishments - Staff provided general information and answered general technical assistance questions from various communities in the region. ECIA staff is a member of the Dubuque Enterprise Zone Commission and participated in meetings, as needed, regarding new projects this year.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Staff responded to 200+ technical assistance/general information questions from communities in the region with topics varying from code enforcement, budgeting, zoning, land use, transportation, etc. Four projects were approved through the Dubuque Enterprise Zone Commission in which ECIA staff is a member.

c. Difficulties – No major difficulties this year.

D. GRANT/LOAN APPLICATIONS: Assist local governments in the preparation of grant/loan applications for funding of projects of local and regional concern.

1. ECIA staff regularly prepare grant applications and loan applications for CDBG projects such as water, sewer, child care centers, etc.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA worked with six communities to submit CDBG applications for water/sewer projects. ECIA submitted six CDBG housing applications for down payment assistance and homeowner rehab.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - ECIA received funding for three CDBG applications in 2011.

They were submitted in 2010. Two housing program applications were funded by IDED and ECIA has contracted for the administration of these programs. ECIA submitted nine CDBG housing applications for down payment assistance and homeowner rehab.

c. Difficulties - There were no unusual difficulties encountered. As usual with the CDBG

16

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

program for housing, community facility and public works, funding is always limited compared to the number of applications.

2. ECIA staff regularly prepares applications for Enterprise Zone and other State economic development programs.

a. Accomplishments - Enterprise zone is covered in “C” above. Staff worked with the City of Clinton on their Lincoinway Railport project.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - None

c. Difficulties - None

3. ECIA staff prepare Community Attraction and Tourism grant applications for communities. We anticipate 2 applications per year for this funding.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA staff provided general information about the CAT program to member communities.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – ECIA staff met with two member communities about the CAT program.

c. Difficulties – The poor economy is hindering the number of viable CAT applications due to the local match requirement.

4. ECIA staff prepare grant and loan applications for the flood recovery efforts in the region. ECIA will continue this work through 2011.

a. Accomplishments – ECIA still receiving Jumpstart Funding Assistance applications. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications and Community Development Block Grants for Acquisitions have been applied for and awarded. Residential properties were demolished through the FEMA Public Assistance Demolition Program. A single family new construction grant was received.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - ECIA has received over 60 Jumpstart Funding Assistance applications from individual flood victims and applications are still being received. Three Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications and two Community Development Block Grants for Acquisitions have been applied for and awarded including 62 residential properties, three commercial properties and one governmental property. Eighteen residential properties were demolished through the FEMA Public Assistance Demolition Program. A single family new construction grant was received which provides 30% down payment assistance to 16 new residential structures within the City of Dyersville.

c. Difficulties –Floods of 2010 and 2011; red tape and paperwork related to federal and state funding sources.

5. ECIA staff will prepare grant applications for the city of Dubuque and member communities.

(Although this was not included in the original approved scope of work, this is a very important activity, worthy of being reported.)

a. Accomplishments – City of Dubuque: Completed four Federal grant applications focusing on the intermodal transit facility which included transit administrative offices and bus storage, parking, and Intelligent Transportation System development plus a Federal grant for sustainable planning. Completed one Federal grant application for the city of Clinton for the rail spur into their Lincolnway Industrial Park and one Federal grant for the Dubuque County Smart Planning Consortium. Completed eight State grants for the city of Dubuque and one for the city of Peosta. One Federal grant for the city of Dubuque was awarded for $8 million toward the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Fifteen grant applications were approved and $8 million in funding brought into the region.

c. Difficulties - Very tedious grant applications and highly competitive.

E. DATA CENTER: Collect data and program information on economic development trends and conditions including finance, labor, business development, industrial development, and the agricultural economy.

1. ECIA maintains data for grants and reports which is used in applications.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA regularly collects data in its transportation department for its mapping and model and that information is readily available for staff to utilize in grant and loan related applications. Data is collected as needed utilizing the internet as a resource.

17

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - The grant and loan applications prepared for IDED, and CDBG all utilize statistical data which ECIA maintains.

c. Difficulties - There were no difficulties experienced. The process for maintaining the data for the Data Center is much different now as it was in the past as the internet is the quickest and most reliable resource. The internet make the process much more streamlined and available.

2. ECIA maintains the Location One Information System for the region to track the available sites and buildings through the Prosperity Eastern Iowa web site. This is updated on an ongoing basis.

a. Accomplishments – Prosperity Eastern Iowa members are responsible for updating their community’s buildings and sites, with ECIA staff have providing technical assistance and updating of region wide statistics, data, and community information.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables –All communities in the Prosperity Eastern Iowa region have accurate transportation and demographic data in their profiles. ECIA staff have also assisted communities with developing site video tours to be linked to the LOIS website.

c. Difficulties – Some required information in LOIS is not accessible to local economic development professionals.

F. DEVELOPMENT STUDIES: Assist local governments and economic development entities in preparing Community Builder Plans and strategic plans in the region.

1. ECIA staff will prepare strategic plans for development groups, chambers or cities in the upcoming year.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA was not asked to prepare any Strategic Plans.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – No plans were prepared this year

c. Difficulties - One Economic Development Organization requested assistance with a plan but later decided not to complete the process due to budget difficulties.

G. EASTERN IOWA RURAL UTILITIES, INC.: Provide technical assistance to local governments and coordinate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) in the efforts to administer the 28E organization that provides water and sewer services to cities and rural residents.

1. ECIA will continue to work with counties in the region in the design and application plans for funding for unsewered communities in the region.

a. Accomplishments - 1) Received funding commitment from USDA RD for one community (Leisure Lake), project design is complete awaiting bids, 2) One project (Fairview) is under construction and will be nearly complete by the end of 2011. 3) Assisted one City (Morley) in securing an engineer to complete a Preliminary Engineering Report for a sewer system.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – 1) Received funding commitment from USDA RD for one community, (Leisure Lake 2) Nearly completed construction in one City (Fairview).

c. Difficulties - The time between submitting an application to USDA, along with the attendant paperwork, and funding can take years. In the case of Leisure Lake this resulted in the loss of one grant (CDBG) and the potential loss of another (WIRB). This causes hardship for staff and homeowners.

H. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provide technical assistance to local governments, development corporations, chambers of commerce, businesses, and individuals, in the ongoing implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. ECIA has traditionally provided technical assistance to local governments via a Manager of Government Relations and has extended this to economic technical assistance. The association provides technical expertise in financing and deal packaging.

1. ECIA will assist with Tax Increment Financing in the region.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA offered Tax Increment Financing to the region.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - No community utilized the service this year.

c. Difficulties - No difficulties were encountered.

2. ECIA will assist in writing ordinances and in developing zoning plans.

18

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

a. Accomplishments –Staff completed six ordinances. Through the Smart Planning Consortium, staff is working with Dubuque County and the seven communities within the county on developing zoning plans. Staff just received verification that local match can be used.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – Six ordinances were completed for communities. Seven communities targeted

c. Difficulties - Waiting on city councils to approve proposed work. One community may not agree to going through the process.

3. ECIA will assist with RISE applications for roadways in to business parks.

a. Accomplishments – Two applications were approved by the DOT.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Dubuque Regional Airport: Grading has begun for the new terminal and the new entrance road. East 7th Street, Grant approved, construction to begin in May 2012.

c. Difficulties – No unusual difficulties occurred.

4. ECIA will assist communities in preparing Urban Revitalization plans and Urban Renewal Plans.

a. Accomplishments - ECIA offered Urban Revitalization planning to the region.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – No community utilized the service this year.

c. Difficulties - No difficulties occurred.

5. ECIA will assist with EPA, IDNR and IDED Brownfield grant applications.

a. Accomplishments – ECIA was awarded a Single Family New Production grant for their Workforce Homeownership Program (WHP) in the amount of $2,447,727 from the Iowa Department of Economic Development to assist with down payment costs for moderate income qualifying households to construct 54 single family houses, condominiums, and town homes in several locations in the city of Dubuque. EIRUSS: Updated and resubmitted USDA RD application for Leisure Lake wastewater system project – revised budget and project detail including wastewater collection and treatment, operations and maintenance. EIRUSS was awarded $3.656,000 in USDA RD loan and grant funds toward the project.

Administering USDA RD ARRA funded Fairview wastewater system project loan and grant for construction of a $1,067,000 collection and treatment system including operations and maintenance. Updated and submitted Iowa DNR State Revolving Fund (SRF) Intended Use Plan application for local match funding to a CDBG application for Calamus wastewater system upgrade project. Both applications are under review.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Prior to submitting the application, ECIA had to identify all lots for the WHP as well as floor plans and estimated home costs. The maximum selling price of a newly constructed home was $180,000 with at least one-half of the homes being sold for $150,000 or less.

The homes ranged from 1,094 square feet to 1,560 square feet with grant funds providing up to a 25% subsidy for the down payment for qualified homebuyers. Thirty-four homes were constructed and sold at $150,000 and under with average down payment assistance of $37,423 per household. Twenty homes were constructed at $150,000 and above with an average down payment assistance of $43,294 per household.

ECIA Housing Counseling staff in conjunction with the ECIA Community Development staff helped administer the New Production 3 program. Overall, the WHP impacted 106 people through the construction of 54 homes. Two USDA RD applications were approved and $4.7 million in funding brought into the region.

c. Difficulties – Overall, no unusual difficulties occurred.

6. ECIA staff will continue to assist small communities under 500 population with utility billing and accounting services.

a. Accomplishments – There are currently 12 communities using the service.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – To date, 12 communities are using the service.

c. Difficulties - No unusual difficulties occurred.

7. ECIA staff through the Prosperity Eastern Iowa entity will continue to provide expertise in web page design and developing and submitting responses to leads and inquiries in the region.

a. Accomplishments - Staff worked with Prosperity Eastern Iowa members to prepare maps for the city of DeWitt, demographic information for Jackson County, and/or complete project proposals for four leads.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Staff prepared components or complete project proposals for four leads.

c. Difficulties - Some of the smaller communities do not have high quality maps of their

19

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

industrial parks and other available sites and buildings which makes them less competitive. Staff continue to work with individual communities to improve the quality of their materials, including web presence, but it is very time consuming.

I. PROSPERITY EASTERN IOWA COLLABORATIVE MARKETING: Administer and conduct the activities identified by the Prosperity Eastern Iowa Economic Development Partnership to further business retention and expansion in ECIA’s three of ECIA’s Counties, Dubuque, Delaware, Jackson and then Jones County. Key projects and activities that will be conducted include:

1. ECIA implemented the local industry business retention and expansion program known as InfoAction.

a. Accomplishments - Each economic developer is responsible for their own retention program and calling on local businesses. As a group, the economic developers decided that ECIA staff should focus on marketing the regional entity and not be concerned about the business retention program. Each economic developer will continue their retention efforts locally and will use PEI as a networking vehicle to discuss their successes, issues or obstacles in making those important business retention calls.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Each economic developer in the region is making annual calls on their businesses and many are using the State sponsored Sychronist software. This is no longer a focus or priority for ECIA staff as part of the PEI ongoing activities.

c. Difficulties - No difficulties have been encountered. It was a mutual decision that this is no longer a priority for ECIA staff but remains a very important priority and task for the economic developers individually in the region.

2. Continual update of the regional websites: Prosperity Eastern Iowa, Accessmyfuture.com, Petal Project and Buyer Supplier.

a. Accomplishments - The regional marketing website was recently updated with new branding and demographic data. AccessMyFuture.com continues to be updated by staff and partner organizations. The Buyer Supplier website is receiving a facelift and improvements to usability, data gathering, and RFP posting have been made.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables – Four websites have been maintained by staff, with updating completed as needed.

c. Difficulties - None at this time.

3. Continue to seek partners and raise funds for the Prosperity efforts.

a. Accomplishments - Staff continues to research funding sources for Prosperity Eastern Iowa efforts and have been successful at receiving funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Dubuque Racing Association, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, as well as recruiting new partners for the Buyer Supplier program which increases membership income.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Staff received grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Dubuque Racing Association, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, and membership fees from the Northeast Iowa Business Network for inclusion in the Buyer Supplier program.

c. Difficulties - Budgets are tight for local economic development groups and at the state level which makes the grant process more competitive and maintaining membership and local match a concern.

4. Continue to promote and seek businesses to participate in the Petal Project sustainability program and green business program that can be incorporated into their daily business practices.

a. Accomplishments - The Petal Project has assisted sixteen businesses in the community with improving and “greening” their daily business practices. The program is partnering with local chambers of commerce to send out monthly green tips.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - Sixteen businesses in the community are either in the process of or have completed the Petal project green business certification.

c. Difficulties - No issues at this time.

5. Continue to develop and implement a Prosperity Eastern Iowa direct mail campaign to recruit new business to the region.

20

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

a. Accomplishments - Completed a multi-sensory direct mail campaign in 2011 that included a series of 4 packages. Each package featured an item that represented the Prosperity Eastern Iowa region.

Recipients were encouraged to visit the Prosperity Eastern Iowa website to learn more.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - The campaign included mailed packages highlighting featured sites in the region. The website also featured video tours of the same sites for consistency across the campaign.

c. Difficulties –The Prosperity Eastern Iowa website revamp had been completed prior to the mailing campaign. However, the hit tracking software malfunctioned initially and again half-way through the project, leaving us without clear visit data. This issue has since been corrected.

6. Continue to focus on recruitment and retention of the younger workforce in the region.

a. Accomplishments - Starting to develop a career match program that will provide students with job shadowing opportunities.

b. Quantifiable Deliverables - The program will launch by the end of 2012.

c. Difficulties –None at this time.

21

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

C. Community and Private Sector Participation and ECIA Governing Board Community input is critical to the CEDS planning process. An outline of the process follows:

• A survey is conducted with member cities and counties within ECIA's five-county region to determine their priorities and economic development plans for the upcoming year. Responses are then compiled and prioritized by the CEDS Planning Committee.

• ECIA staff meets with the region's Economic Development leaders to receive their input.

ED Roundtable discussions through Prosperity Eastern Iowa occur every other month with Executive Committee meetings monthly. The group meets every other month and discusses projects, strategies, and shares resources. They also review and discuss the CEDS priorities as well as progress in meeting the priorities.

• ECIA publishes notices in the five-county region in the official county newspapers regarding the CEDS planning process indicating a comment period to receive comments from the public. The planning committee then meets to receive and discuss the community input.

• Comments are received from the ECIA Council.

• The CEDS document is approved by the CEDS Committee, the Executive Committee, and the ECIA Council.

• The CEDS document is reviewed by the Committee on an annual basis and information is provided to the EDA in the form of an annual report.

The prioritized goals and objectives are a reflection of the efforts of the CEDS Committee as well as input received from the citizens of the region identifying the economic goals for the next five years.

The committee recommended and the ECIA Council concurred that the four goals identified are all of highest priority, therefore are all ranked at the same level. These goals are linked to improving the limitations within the region as well as building and expanding upon our opportunities.

The CEDS Planning Committee is comprised of representatives from various segments of the region.

The committee represents all major interest groups providing viewpoints that give a well-balanced perspective for the region. The trends, opportunities, and limitations affecting the economic growth of the region have been identified and related to the trends of the national and global market. The mission/ vision and goals of ECIA have been adopted and used as the vision for the CEDS process. The mission/ vision is used as the foundation to build upon when developing goals and strategies for the region.

The committee composition, the community input, and the process for the analysis and formulation of this document have remained the same and can be found on the following pages.

22

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

ECIA STRATEGY & PLANNING COMMITTEE (CEDS) ROSTER JANUARY, 2011

1. PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES (At least 51%) Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position, with respect to any for-profit enterprise.

Name Roger Stewart Rod Tokheim Donna Boss Norlan Hinke Steve Hoeger Dave Gaylor Tori Richter Lou Egging Scott Frost

Company Maquoketa State Bank Mercy Medical Center Private Farm, Agriculture Clinton National Bank Henderson Manufacturing Dubuque Bank & Trust American Trust & Savings The Egging Company American Trust & Savings

Position Executive V.P./Credit Review Vice-President President & Owner Senior Vice President President & Owner Vice-President Vice-President President Vice-President

2. REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER ECONOMIC INTERESTS (No more than 49%) Persons who provide additional representation of the main economic interests of the region.

These may include, but are not limited to: public officials, community leaders, representatives of workforce development boards, institutions of higher education, minority and labor groups, and private individuals.

Name Donna Sweeney Rick Dickinson Don Thiltgen Milt Kramer Merrill Smock Dave Leary Jim Vermazen Stacy Driscoll

Area of Interest Local Government, Women Econ Development, Business Local Government Local Government Low-Income, Minority, Senior Citizen IA Workforce Dev. & NICC Workforce Development Economic Development, Business

CALCULATIONS Private Sector Representatives (at least 51%) Representatives of Other Economic Interests (no more than 49%) Total Committee Membership

Position City Clerk, Holy Cross Executive Director & COO Mayor, DeWitt Mayor, Manchester Chairperson EIRHA/EIRHC Regional Manager RWIB Board Member Executive Director-E.D. & Chamber Number 9 8 17

Percent 53% 47% 100%

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 13 CFR Part 303.6(a): The Planning Organization must appoint a Strategy Committee. The Strategy Committee must represent the main economic interests of the Region and must include Private Sector Representatives [as defined above] as a majority of its membership. In addition, the Planning Organization should ensure that the Strategy Committee includes public officials, community leaders, representatives of workforce development boards, institutions of higher education, minority and labor groups, and private individuals.

23

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

3. AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES (0-14%) Other individuals who represent the principal economic interests of the region. (No minimum required) Name Doug Boldt Mike Reynolds Brian Wagner

Area of Interest City of Tipton City of Clinton City of Maquoketa

Background City Manager Community Development Director City Manager

Alternates

Dennis Weih, Supervisor, Cedar County Board of Supervisors Steve Lindner, City Administrator, City of DeWitt Timothy Vick, City Manager, City of Manchester Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director, City of Dubuque Judy Carr, Deputy City Clerk, City of Maquoketa Steven Flynn, Owner, Flynn Construction and Supervisor, Jackson County Board of Supervisors Mike Hein, President, Liberty Bank

CALCULATIONS 1. Government Representatives (at least 51-65%) 2. Non-Government Representatives (35-49%) A. Private Sector Representatives (at least 1) B. Stakeholder Organization Representatives (at least 1) 3. At-Large Representatives (0-14%) Total Board Membership

Number 17 12 7 5 3

Percent 53.1% 37.5%

32

100%

9.4%

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 13 CFR Part 304.2(c): The District Organization must demonstrate that its governing body is broadly representative of the principal economic interest of the Region, and, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable State or local law, must include at least one (1) Private Sector Representative and one (1) or more of the following: Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce, or representatives of institutions of post- secondary education, workforce development groups or labor groups, all of which must comprise in the aggregate a minimum of thirty-five (35) percent of the District Organization’s governing body. The governing body shall also have at least a simple majority of its membership who are elected officials and/or employees of a general purpose unit of State, local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government. Upon the District Organization’s showing of its inability to locate a Private Sector Representative to serve on its governing body following extensive due diligence, the Assistant Secretary may waive the Private Sector Representative requirement. The Assistant Secretary shall not delegate the authority to grant a waiver under this paragraph.

24

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

CEDS Planning Committee Work Program Work Item/Task Establish Goals

Responsible Party CEDS Planning Committee ECIA Council

Timetable Annually, by June 30

Establish Priorities

CEDS Planning Committee ECIA Council

Annually, by June 30

Collect Data ECIA Staff

Ongoing, annually complete by October 30

Receive Community Input ECIA Staff

Ongoing, annually receive comments by October 15

Analyze Information/Comments

ECIA Staff

Annually, by November 30

Identify Strategies

CEDS Planning Committee

Annually, by December 15

Prepare Implementation Plans

ECIA Staff

Annually, by December 15

Identify Opportunities and Limitations CEDS Planning Committee

Annually, by December 15

Report Progress

ECIA Staff

Annually, by December 15

Prepare Annual Report

ECIA Staff

Annually, by December 15

Prepare Five-Year CEDS

ECIA Staff, in cooperation with CEDS Planning Committee and ECIA Council

The ECIA Council is the jurisdiction giving the official approval of the CEDS document. The ECIA Executive Director is ultimately responsible for reporting on the progress of the program and its results. *As adopted by the ECIA Council, July 2003 Updated October 2008

25

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

ECIA EDD BOARD MEMBERSHIP ROSTER 1. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (51-65%) Elected officials and/or employees of a general purpose unit of state, local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government.

Name Government Position Shirley Kepford City of Tipton Mayor Betty Ellerhoff Cedar Co. Bd of Supervisors Supervisor Rodger Holm City of Clinton Mayor John Staszewski Clinton Co Bd of Supervisors Supervisor Don Thiltgen City of DeWitt Mayor Milt Kramer City of Manchester Mayor Linda Gaul City of Earlville City Clerk Shirley Helmrichs Delaware Co Bd Supervisors Supervisor Jeff Madlom Delaware Co Bd Supervisors Supervisor Daryl Klein Dubuque Co Bd Supervisors Supervisor Ray Stephan City of Peosta City Council Donna Sweeney City of Holy Cross City Clerk Mike Van Milligen City of Dubuque City Manager Larry Koos Jackson Co Bd Supervisors Supervisor Paul Konrardy City of LaMotte Mayor Neil Morehead City of Maquoketa City Council Peggy Kedley City of Lowden City Clerk 2. NON-GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (35-49%) A. Private Sector Representatives: Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position, with respect to any for-profit enterprise. (At least one required) Name Company / Enterprise Position Brett Nagel Community Savings Bank Vice President Scott Frost American Trust & Savings Vice President Norlan Hinke Clinton National Bank Vice President Dave Gaylor Dubuque Bank & Trust Vice President Roger Stewart Maquoketa State Bank Vice President Merrill (Bud) Smock Eastern Iowa Developmnt Co President Rod Tokheim Mercy Medical Center Vice President B. Stakeholder Organization Representatives: Executive directors of chambers of commerce, or representatives of institutions of post-secondary education, workforce development groups or labor groups. (At least one required) Name Organization Position Donna Boss Delaware County Chamber Board Chair Roy Buol University of Dubuque Director Facilities Mgmt (Executive) Jim Vermazen Reg. Workforce Development Board Member (Executive) Board, Region 1 Elise Bergan Edgewood Chamber Director Stacy Driscoll Maquoketa Chamber Director

26

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

3. AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES (0-14%) Other individuals who represent the principal economic interests of the region. (No minimum required) Name Doug Boldt Mike Reynolds Brian Wagner

Area of Interest City of Tipton City of Clinton City of Maquoketa

Background City Manager Community Development Director City Manager

Alternates

Wayne Deerberg, Supervisor, Cedar County Board of Supervisors Peggy Kedley, Lowden City Clerk Steve Lindner, City Administrator, City of DeWitt Timothy Vick, City Manager, City of Manchester Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director, City of Dubuque Judy Carr, Deputy City Clerk, City of Maquoketa Steven Flynn, Owner, Flynn Construction, Jackson County Board of Supervisors Mike Hein, President, Liberty Bank

CALCULATIONS 1. Government Representatives (51-65%)

Number 17

Percent 53.1%

2. Non- Government Representatives (35-49%)

12

37.5%

3

9.4%

A. Private Sector Representatives (at least 1)

7

B. Stakeholder Organization Representatives (at least 1)

5

3. At-Large Representatives (0-14%) Total Board Membership

32

100%

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS 13 CFR Part 304.2(c): The District Organization must demonstrate that its governing body is broadly representative of the principal economic interest of the Region, and, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable State or local law, must include at least one (1) Private Sector Representative and one (1) or more of the following: Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce, or representatives of institutions of post- secondary education, workforce development groups or labor groups, all of which must comprise in the aggregate a minimum of thirty-five (35) percent of the District Organization’s governing body. The governing body shall also have at least a simple majority of its membership who are elected officials and/or employees of a general purpose unit of State, local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government. Upon the District Organization’s showing of its inability to locate a Private Sector Representative to serve on its governing body following extensive due diligence, the Assistant Secretary may waive the Private Sector Representative requirement. The Assistant Secretary shall not delegate the authority to grant a waiver under this paragraph.

27

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

ECIA Governing Board

Name

Affiliation

CEDAR COUNTY Matt Muckler Peggy Kedley (8) Shirley Kepford Betty Ellerhoff Doug Boldt Mike Hein (5) Wayne Deerberg (6) CLINTON COUNTY Don Thiltgen Steve Lindner (1) John Staszewski Mike Reynolds Rodger Holm Rod Tokheim DELAWARE COUNTY Linda Gaul Jeff Madlom Milt Kramer Timothy Vick (2) Shirley Helmrichs Donna Boss Elise Bergan DUBUQUE COUNTY Daryl Klein Ray Stephan Donna Sweeney Merrill Smock David Gaylor Michael Van Milligen Dave Heiar (3) JACKSON COUNTY Paul Konrardy Neil Morehead Larry Koos Steve Flynn (4) Brian Wagner Roger Stewart Stacy Driscoll Judy Carr (7)

(1) Alternate for Thiltgen (2) Alternate for Kramer (3) Alternate for Van Milligen (4) Alternate for Koos (5) Alternate for Cedar Co. (6) Alternate for Ellerhoff (7) Alternate for Wagner (8) Alternate for Cedar Co.

Public Private Minority Female Appt. Date

Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Business, Industry Local Government

Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Business

Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government, Women Ag, Business, Women Economic Development

Local Government Local Government Local Government, Women Housing, Low Income Business/Commerce Local Government Local Government

Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Local Government Business/Commerce Economic Development Local Government

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X

X

X X X

X

X X

2011 2010 2008 2011 2006 2007 2009

2000 2002 2009 2009 2007 2009

2005 2009 1999 2005 1999 2002 2009

2011 1988 1994 2007 2003 1994 1986

2008 2007 2005 2007 1997 1998 2009 2007

Section 3 Evaluation

As indicated in the attached implementation charts, the activities in the region supporting the goals and objectives have been numerous. The job growth for the region has been positive, surpassing other areas in the State of Iowa. A key to the success of the region and to the progress of these many activities is partnerships. Private and public partnerships have been developed to implement many of the projects, especially the larger scale projects. Without these partnerships, the region would not experience such success. ECIA has acted as a liaison in these public/private partnerships and has worked behind the scenes on grant applications, general technical assistance, and in many cases, provided financing through our loan programs. The charts attached depict the success of the region and the effectiveness of implementing the CEDS goals and objectives.

28

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Section 4 Schedule Including Implementation/Plan of Action See Spreadsheets Based on the analysis and the goals/objectives established, an implementation schedule of activities was developed as well as an evaluation tool for each activity. The implementation schedule is evaluated annually through the CEDS annual reporting process. The activities on the following pages are categorized within each of the goals and are listed by county within the region, and resources are identified. The CEDS committee annually reviews the CEDS process to determine the effectiveness of the implementation plan, reporting process, and the evaluation plan. In the following Implementation and Evaluation Report, notice that the projects in BOLD type have been completed over the past year, and projects that have either been added or adjusted are noted in RED type.

Based on the progress of the activities, assumptions can be made for the economic future of the region. This 2010 Annual Report reflects a great deal of activity in the Improvement of Basic Public Works goal with many projects completed, under construction, or near completion during calendar year 2010. This report also illustrates the positive job growth in the region with an overall net gain of 1,043 jobs in 2010. Locally the economy has remained strong.

REPORT ON 2011 GRANT ACTIVITIES Prioritized Goals and Objectives* as reported in the 2009-2014 CEDS Increase/Expand the Economic Segments in the Region

Prepare and plan for the expansion and creation of industrial parks

Encourage the location and expansion of manufacturing industries

Encourage the expansion of the tourism/recreation and service industries

Encourage the location and expansion of technology related industries

Encourage the location of wind, solar, and alternative fuel industries

Encourage the creation and expansion of industries that promote the use of agricultural products

Encourage small and minority owned business startups

Encourage entrepreneurship

Encourage the retention and expansion of existing employers

Encourage the location and expansion of current telephony technology and broadband technology

systems

Promote the improvement of highway, rail, airport, and river transportation

Improve infrastructure and maximize existing resources

Promote and encourage companies in the region to buy and supply regionally

Encourage partnerships and marketing as a region, not individually Create a Skilled, Highly Educated, Permanent, Full-Time Workforce for Business and Industry

Maintain and create new partnerships in the region

Connect business and industry with employment and training programs

Collaborate regionally to address employers’ workforce needs

Promote programs to encourage high school and college age students to explore career paths in the

region

29

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

such as utilizing the career readiness program and/or the career based website, accessmyfuture.com Encourage employers to utilize local and regional websites for posting open positions within their company such as accessdubuquejobs.com Encourage the creation of “green� jobs in the region

Facilitate the Improvement and Maintenance of the Housing Stock and Housing Supply in the Region

Encourage the construction of affordable housing development

Encourage the reuse and redevelopment of vacant existing properties in the region converting to

housing stock

Encourage homeownership opportunities

Encourage regional rental collaboration for multiple housing unit listings Promote Improvement of Basic Public Works Facilities and Community Services which Improve the Public’s Health, Safety, and Living Conditions

Disseminate information on available funding resources

Encourage partnerships in the region

Encourage the use of EIRUSS for small communities and unincorporated areas in the region

Encourage the use of sustainable and green concepts in the development of water, sewer, housing and

community facility projects Promote and encourage sustainability throughout the region

Collaborate regionally to create ECO-EI building on the Sustainable Dubuque program

Create a regional economy with opportunities for new green markets, jobs, products, and services

Encourage energy conservation

Encourage recycling

Encourage community design and reuse which contributes to identity, heritage and sense of place

Encourage environmental integrity through healthy air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and

minimizing health risks

30

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

SECTION 6: IMPLEMENTATION/PLAN OF ACTION/ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACHIEVED CEDS Goal: Increase/Expand the Economic Segments in the Region Difficulties Encountered: State and Federal funding; community support; weather; competitive markets; land owners; rising construction costs Funding Sources: Private, Local, State and Federal funds; grants Task to be Implemented Encourage entrepreneurship Encourage location and expansion of technology related industry

Lead Organization and Implementation Plan AccessMyFuture.com - Interactive "garage" for resources on starting a business Clinton - Develop a 100-acre business technology park, located adjacent to Mill Creek Parkway, into 100 acre park

Encourage the expansion of the Cedar County – Organize a county-wide tourism organization tourism/recreation and service industry Clinton - Designated by the state of Iowa as a "Great Place"

Clinton County - Clinton County Conservation Board - Construct Mississippi River Eco Tourism Center

Resource for prospective entrepreneurs Business and Technology Park

Performance Measures and Evaluation Indicators Design completed

Funds for the project secured, timeline in place, HUD funds, EDA funds; technology park ready for occupancy, marketing program implemented, number of businesses in park; 25 acres of business park developed; 100 acres available; tenant signed; building under construction Promotion of tourism in Cedar County Organization in place and staff hired; number of additional tourists and attractions New funding and development New sources of funding secured; new development opportunities; opportunities for the area sources and types of funding as the result of Iowa Great Places designation Expanded educational facility; Cost: $2,500,000; 2009-$1,200,000 raised; Construction enhanced tourism destination for area underway, funds still needed to complete educational displays, and to purchase furnishings, kitchen equipment and more

Schedule Ongoing 2007-2012

Ongoing Ongoing

2006-2012

Clinton - Sawmill Heritage Experience

New tourist attraction and educational facility where the Clinton sawmill era will be brought to life with interactive exhibits

Some local funding secured; will re apply for a CAT grant; project complete

2006-2011

Clinton - Marina improvement project

New restaurant, foot bridge and amenities building An agricultural museum, additional tourists to the area

Cost: $7,000,000; project complete

2010-2013

Project timeline developed, partners identified, funding sources identified; resources identified and secured for the project

2009-2013

Dubuque - Coordinate with Dubuque County Historical Society to develop an agricultural museum

Bold: Completed Activities

Expected Results

Dubuque - Leisure Services Department, E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center addition

7,400 sq ft addition with kitchenette, Cost: $1.5 million; fundraising complete; securing construction stage area, library/conference room, bids; project complete science lab, new exhibits/displays

2009-2011

Dubuque - Develop two new parking facilities for downtown parking (10th and Iowa Streets)

Draw more business to downtown

Cost: $21,000,000; One new parking facility complete and open at 10th and Iowa Streets, with 469 parking spaces

2009-2011

Dubuque - America's River Phase 2 - Double the size of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium by converting the former Dubuque Welcome Center and Portside facility

More venues of entertainment: restaurants, bowling center and gaming

Cost: $70,000,000; CAT grant applied for a plaza; project complete

2006-2011

Dubuque - Construct an intermodal facility

Location where all modes of passenger transportation can come together

Conceptual plan complete; Cost: $17,000,000; $8,000,000 grant Ongoing awarded by DOT State of Good Repair program in October 2011; Final design initiated; two additional grants pending

Dubuque - Class A Baseball Stadium

Another venue of entertainment

Cost: $20,000,000

31

2009-2013

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Dubuque - Grand River Center - Convention Expansion Dubuque - Dubuque Community Ice and Recreation Center, Inc. Construct 30,000-to-35,000 square foot arena to accommodate hockey, figure skating, open skating, physical education classes, broom ball and curling Bellevue - Construct new Bellevue Family Aquatic Center Bellevue - Build recreation/community building Dubuque - Develop a 30-acre retail site at old Farmland Foods location West Branch - Community Center Gym Addition

2010-2013 2006-2011

Increased recreational opportunities in the community Increased recreational opportunities in the community Current building to be demolished; construct a 250,000 square-foot shopping center New two court gymnasium to current recreation center and provide space for other fitness and community events

Acres identified, timeline identified, acres purchased; enhanced recreational opportunities, new tourists to the area In planning stages

2009-2013

Number of stores at location; purchase of site complete

2009-2013

Waiting on funding; Shovel-ready

2010-2013

2009-2013

West Branch - Recreation Center

Gymnasium, fitness rooms, Considering various sites; project budget weightlifting and cardiovascular equipment, racquetball court, locker rooms, elevated track, meeting rooms, kitchen, council chambers, and a future pool

2007-2014

Dyersville - Community Center Building Dyersville - Swimming Pool Expansion Dyersville - Community Rec Center Expansion Dyersville - Social Center Building Dyersville - All Star Ballpark Heaven

Improved community center Improved swimming pool Expanded recreation center Improved social center Phase One: 12 baseball and softball fields, concession stands, indoor state of the art training center, conference center (possibly a public/private partnership with indoor pool and theatre room).

New center to house a national river Improved community center to New building addition to offer more New entrance identity for downtown Improved communication services

Project complete Waiting on funding; Shovel-ready Project complete Waiting on funding; Shovel-ready Cost: $38,000,000; In process of obtaining engineer's cost estimate

2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013 2011-2014

Waiting on funding; Shovel-ready Project complete Waiting on funding; Shovel-ready Project complete Status of the services, type of new or improved service, cost to consumers, number of households affected; service has improved over previous year, consumer satisfaction rates Fiber optic present in the park; Fiber optic connections, number of new businesses in park using connection New business in the business park; Guardian Industries completed phase II of a $45 million expansion Project complete

2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013 Ongoing

Dubuque - Great Rivers Center Dubuque - Multi-Cultural Center & Second Floor Improvements Maquoketa - Recreation Center Addition DeWitt - John Bloom Sculptures Encourage the location and expansion Tipton, Farley, and Dyersville – investigate and encourage companies of current telephone technology and to provide up-to-date digital communications to local businesses, broadband technology systems industry and residential consumers Extend fiber optic cable to DBQ Industrial Center West Encourage the location and expansion DeWitt - Locate business to Crossroads Business Park of manufacturing industries Dyersville - Land annexation west of the community

Bold: Completed Activities

Expanded facility Cost: $24,732,105 A dedicated facility for ice recreation Cost: $6.6 million; fundraising and groundbreaking complete; construction complete, facility open and operating

Fiber optic connection for industrial park Employees retained; reuse infrastructure Future industrial development

32

2009-2013 Ongoing 2007-2010

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Encourage the retention and expansion Clinton - Create 1,250 jobs and generate $130 million in new private To attract jobs that pay 20 percent af existing employers sector improvements more than the current median wage Improve infrastructure and maximize existing resources

Maquoketa /ECIA - Assist in clean up efforts from downtown fire

Dubuque - Millwork District Revitalization Strategy

Over $400,000 raised; environmental assessment complete; 2008-2011 firm hired for clean up; Clean-up complete, site is ready for sale and re-use The preservation and sustainability of Cost: $200 million; Complete Streets construction including 2009-2013 the warehouse district by providing infrastructure near completion ($5.6 million TIGER funding); commercial, housing, and employment CARADCO building undergoing rehab ($8.9 million CDBG; $4.5 opportunities million low interest loans); HMD eligible for historic tax credits

Dubuque - Dubuque Main Street - Downtown development

Downtown economic growth

Dubuque - Energy efficiency and conservation and IBM "Smart City"

Energy efficiency upgrades in the $574,700 grant from US Dept of Energy; Applied for $2.3 million Ongoing commercial sector; energy audits of from ICAAP (pending); Created $2 million RLF for an Energy municipal buildings; RLF for energy Efficiency loan fund efficiency retrofit to landlords or poperty owners; RLF for municipal buildings for energy efficient retrofits

West Branch - Lift station West Branch - Tower repair and coating

New lift station and 14" force main Restoration of 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank Clarke College - Construct new science building New science building Mechanicsville – Develop a 20-acre park in the northeast section of the One new park in the county for city industrial growth and three expanded parks for industrial growth Durant – Develop an industrial park West Branch – Continue development of industrial park on I-80 Tipton - Develop a 75-acre site

Tipton – Construct a road in the industrial park and upgrade street in the Northwest Industrial Park Durant - Expand West 2nd Avenue to the south of Highway 927

Bold: Completed Activities

2006-2012

Debris from sites removed; new business to downtown area

Dubuque - Phase II Historic Federal Building Renovation Improved building Clinton - Demolish dilapidated houses; construct sanitary/storm sewers, Improved neighborhood and pave Camanche/Liberty Avenue (Liberty Square) transportation

Prepare and plan for the expansion and creation of industrial parks

Number of jobs created and revenue; expected completion in 2011

Local banks collaborated to create low-interest loan pool; $149 million invested since 2008 with an increase of an additional increase of 1,120 employees since 2008. The fund was recapitalized in 2010 with an additional $2.5 million

Cost: $6 million Number of houses demolished; sewer installed; roadway paved; number of businesses expanded or relocated; jobs created or retained Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Project complete

2011-2012 2006201+E54

Cost: $13 million; Breaking ground Spring 2012 Number of acres in the industrial parks; acres purchased and parks developed; existing business moved to Durant industrial park; new business also in park - Norfolk Iron and Metal

2010-2011 2009-2013

New commercial development

New or existing business relocating; site identified; Veneer of Iowa occupying a new building; room for more tenants and for future development Improved access to the industrial parks Number of new roads built and access to parks Improved access to the Industrial Park RISE grant applications funded; access to park; streets under South construction

33

Ongoing

2010-2011 2011

2003-2010 Ongoing 2003-2012

2009-2013 2009-2013

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Clinton – Construct northern leg of the Mill Creek Expressway

New industrial and commercial development

Some funds raised but looking for more funds, road completed, new development; number of new prospects for the industrial parks; roadway paved; Liberty Avenue portion complete; Camanche Avenue construction will begin in 2012

2009-2013

Clinton - Construct road (19th Avenue N. expansion) for access to Lyons Improved access to business and Business and Technology Park; seek funding for infrastucture and rail technology park; another major road for park development to border the City; access to rail for new and expanding companies

Number of roads constructed; funds raised; park developed; Feasibility/engineering report complete; funds raised; Phase I of 19th Ave Expansion under construction; Phase II of EA process pending

2009-2013

Clinton – Continue development of Manufacturing Meadows III

New industrial and commercial development

Clinton – Develop Lincolnway Rail Port Industrial Park to accommodate industries requiring 50 acres or more Camanche and Clinton - Create a port authority and foreign trade zone; to regulate water, rail and air transportation and a foreign trade zone to allow for duty-free importation of raw goods and materials Clinton - Valley Bluff Development - Continue development of the commercial area north of U.S. 30 and east of Mill Creek Parkway

New industrial and commercial development Improved access to region to attract and retain industry

Number of acres in the industrial parks available; number of acres Ongoing available for industrial/commercial development in the industrial parks Phase 1 completed; awarded RISE grant; pursuing TIGER III Ongoing funding; number of new prospects for the industrial parks New infrastructure and port authority designation; number of 2005-2012 barge terminals established; port authority established; number of new prospects

New commercial development

Area is currently being developed; Wild Rose Casino since 2008 and Hampton Inn will open in 2012

City of Manchester/Manchester Enterprise – Construct an industrial speculative building Edgewood – Provide utilities within the industrial park

Bold: Completed Activities

Ongoing

Spec building to attract new business Status of the spec building; spec building constructed, number of prospects for the building New utilities in the industrial park Number of new utilities in the Edgewood park; number of new prospects for the industrial park Number of utilities extended beyond the industrial parks; number Manchester – Burrington Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Sanitary sewer extension to serve of new utilities, length of utilities extended beyond Manchester additional industrial park area, a industrial parks planned redimix plant, and an existing truck stop Dubuque County – Construct IA32 (Southwest Arterial) from Seippel Less congestion in surrounding areas Final engineering and land acquisition started in 2009; $2.9 Road to Hwy 61/151 million in ARRA funds committed; Project location study and environmental assessment complete; Construction of two bridges underway; $17 million in the state of Iowa 5 year program for US 20 interchange Dubuque - Grade Dubuque Technology Park II Cost: $15,600,000 Farley – Extend streets, sewer and water; plat and survey in the Facilities improved in the industrial Number of new improvements, plat and survey completed; industrial park park improved facilities in the industrial park Cascade – Grade and develop industrial land; construct new streets New industrial park in Cascade Number of acres available in the industrial park; Industrial park developed and number of acres available and number of prospects; RISE grant awarded; streets constructed

2009-2013

Dyersville – Acquire and develop commercial property for a new New commercial park in Dyersville commercial park; (12th Ave SW/332nd Ave Street Expansion) Dyersville - Dyersville Economic Development Corp. - Develop 52 acres New industrial park in Dyersville, for an industrial park adjacent to 332nd Avenue and US 20 west of Dyersville

2003-2012

34

Industrial park is finished but still need/want to run water, sewer, and a road to the park.

City Council to grant $950,000 to the Dyersville Economic Development Corp; verbal agreement from FarmTek to expand; FarmTek expansion nearing completion

2009-2013 2009-2013

2003-2013

2009-2010 2009-2013 2003-2010

2008-2012

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

New Vienna – Purchase land for the purpose of developing an industrial park

New industrial park in New Vienna

Peosta - Purchase land for the purpose of developing an industrial park Dubuque - Annexation of 195 acres on its northwest corner near Asbury Plaza Dubuque - Industrial Center West - Encourage new and existing businesses to locate to expanded industrial park

New industrial park in Peosta

Ongoing

Cost of this phase: $5 million; Grading, streets, water, sewer extensions

Ongoing

2006-2012 Ongoing

Dubuque - Industrial Center West - Expand park to include land at Seippel and US 20

More land for commercial development; new business locations for existing and new companies

Grading needed and completion of US 20 interchange

2011-2013

Jackson County – Identify potential industrial/commercial areas along U.S. 61 highway corridor Preston – Develop existing industrial park and attract an industry to the park

Study growth patterns – prevent sprawl Expanded industrial park with a new business

Study completed and areas identified; commercial and industrial areas identified; property rezoned Number of acres in the industrial park and number of businesses located in the park; new and expanded industrial park and new businesses located in the park; Plastics Unlimited expansion complete; proposed TM Woodworks relocation

2009-2013

Maquoketa – Promote citywide status as an industrial enterprise zone

Maintain current status

Number of enterprise zone opportunities; number of businesses using Enterprise Zone benefits Cost: $40 million; implement master plan; State RISE grant submitted and approved. Grading contract awarded Need identified; grant awarded from US Fish and Wildlife

Ongoing

Promote the improvement of highway, Dubuque - Dubuque Regional Airport to expand facilities rail, airport, and river transportation Dubuque - Riverside Boat Pier - Construct 90 transiet boat slips; $5 million project

Dubuque - Ride the Rail, Passenger Train Service (Amtrak) from Chicago to Dubuque

Bold: Completed Activities

More land for commercial development More land for commercial development; new business locations for existing and new companies

Number of acres available in the industrial park; Industrial park developed and number of acres available and number of prospects East Peosta Industrial Park open with two tenants; two lots left to develop Annexation complete;

New terminal, parking lot and access road.

Boaters would have more shore time; more tourists to City; estimated economic impact of more than a quarter million dollars per year

ECIA Transportation and Planning - Complete projects in approved RPA 2011/2012 TIP

A consolidated effort to achieve funding; creation of a state-wide rail program in Iowa; advocate for additional financial resources Fulfilling planning requirements and needs for the area

ECIA Transportation and Planning - Complete projects in approved DMATS 2011/2012 TIP

Fulfilling planning requirements and needs for the area

ECIA Long Range Transportation Plan - DMATS LRTP 2010-2040

List of transportation federal aid projects within DMATS area

ECIA Transportation and Planning in partnership with city of Dubuque, Greater Dubuque Development Corp, and DOT

Visualization for future projects helping to get better public input 35

Cost: $3.2 million; creation of community coalition; presentations to legislative committees; correspondence to Congressional delegations; platform funded as part of State of Good Repair grant for intermodal facility Creating work elements for staff to fulfill FHWA and DOT planning requirements and future needs for all modes of transportation Creating work elements for staff to fulfill FHWA and DOT planning requirements and future needs for all modes of transportation Help cities and counties to program their five year budgets with projects that are federal aid eligible and have a positive impact within their region; Create a timeline for future projects helping communities to start planning and programming for implementation Converting projects into 3D

2009-2013

2007-2025 2009-2013

2009-2013

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

ECIA Transportation and Planning in partnership with city of Dubuque and IBM Dubuque County and Holy Cross – Coordinate with the State on improving Highway 52 from Sageville to Luxemburg Dubuque County – Complete the reconstruction of the Great River Road Support the construction of U.S. 30 as a four-lane highway from Cedar Rapids to Clinton Support study to expand U.S. 30 to four-lanes through Cedar, Clinton and Linn Counties to Chicago Highway 20 improvements from Peosta to Seipple Road Dubuque County – Work with City of Dubuque and State of Iowa to widen Julien Dubuque Bridge to four-lanes

Web portal for transit providers

Collecting gps and gis data and route schedules within the region Ongoing

Improved access to the region

Securing funds for the improvements, completion of the planning study; status of the project in the State plan Partial reconstruction completed; Status of the reconstruction, improved safety and access Securing of funds for the four-lane; in the State five year plan; Economic Impact Study complete Feasibility study complete; some funding secured; status of the project in the State plan DOT priority. Study complete; waiting on funding

Improved access to the region, improved safety on the road Improved access to the region Improved access to the region Improved access and control of Highway 20 corridor Improved access to the region

Dubuque County – Coordinate with the City of Dubuque and the State Improved traffic flow and safety on a study of Highway 20 from Swiss Valley to Peosta

Bold: Completed Activities

Ongoing Ongoing 2009-2013 2009-2013 2009-2013

Funds secured for AE and architectural phase – 2002; secure funds Ongoing for construction. Status of the project in the State plan; status of Federal funds for construction On DOT's list of priority projects; DOT requesting federal funds; 2009-2013 results of the study, status of the project in the State plan

Dubuque County - Highway 20 East, Galena Bypass Bellevue - Support the construction of new overpass bridge on Highway 52 S West Branch - reconstruction project including bridge replacement

Improved access Improved access to the region

Cost: $250,000,000; need to secure funding Project complete

Ongoing 2011

Improved street; new bridge

Cost: $1,500,000; need to secure funding

2009-2012

Bellevue - Millcreek bridge project Clinton - 54th Avenue road improvement project Camanche - Washington Blvd - street and storm sewer improvement project Manchester - Main Street reconstruction (Brewer to Stiles) Dyersville - 7th Street SW bridge replacement Dyersville - Beltline bridge replacement Dyersville - 12th Avenue SW Bridge replacement Dyersville - US 20 Interchange for 320th Avenue into Industrial Park

New bridge Improved street Improved street; improved storm sewer Improved street New bridge New bridge New bridge New interchange

Cost: $8,200,000; need to secure funding Cost: $1,800,000; need to secure funding Cost: $4,500,000; need to secure funding

2009-2012 2009-2010 2009-2012

Cost: $1,700,000; need to secure funding Cost: $1,200,000; need to secure funding Cost: $1,200,000; need to secure funding Cost: $1,200,000; need to secure funding Cost: $20,000,000; need to secure funding

2009-2011 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

Dyersville - US 20 Overpass for 332nd Avenue (X49 to ethanol plant) New overpass

Cost: $3,000,000; need to secure funding

Ongoing

Dyersville- 12th Ave SW Extension Maquoketa - Washington Street reconstruction Maquoketa - Main Street Downtown mill/overlay, ADA ramps Delaware Dubuque Jackson County Regional Transit Authority Update fleet of buses and maintenance equipment Cedar Valley Park Paving; Paving of 255th Street from the entrance to the park to the upper grounds Tipton - Highway 38 Street Improvements; Reconstruction of five blocks of Highway 38 (Cedar Street). Curb and gutter and Pavement to be replaced in PCC. West Branch - College Street Improvements

2010-2012 2011-2012 2008-2012 2009-2012

Improved street

Cost: $ 800,000; Immediate Need RISE Cost: $150,000; in progress Cost: $270,000; in progress Costs: Maintenance equipment - $200,000; 6 light duty buses $420,000 Need to secure funding; Shovel-ready

Improved street

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

Ongoing

Improved street; new bridge; new sewer and water; new sidewalks

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

2011-2013

New road for Interchange access Improved street Street improvements Improved fleet; improved service

36

Ongoing

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

DeWitt - Extension of Industrial Drive DeWitt - 11th Street Improvments Tipton - Mathews Memorial Airport - Airport Hangar Camanche - 9th Street Safety Improvements DeWitt - 12th Street Reconstruction DeWitt - 18th Avenue/17th Street Reconstruction DeWitt - 6th Avenue 5th Street to Union Pacific Clinton County Secondary Roads - Y-60 Rehab and Resurfacing Clinton County Secondary Roads - Old Highway 61 Reconstruction Clinton County Secondary Roads - Y-70/Z-2E Rehab and Clinton County Secondary Roads - Y-32/E-63 Rehab and Resurfacing Cascade - 2008 Street Improvement Project

Cascade - 2009 Street Improvement Project Dubuque - NW Arterial Capacity Improvements

Bold: Completed Activities

Extended Industrial Drive; improvements to 300th Avenue Improved street New airport hangar Improved street Improved street Improved street Total street and utility reconstruction

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

2010-2013

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Project complete Shovel-ready; in progress Project complete Project complete Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2012 2010-2011 2010-2011 2012-2013

Improved road Improved highway Improved road Improved road

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Project complete Project complete Project complete

2011-2013 2011 2011 2011

Paved & reconstructed city streets Project complete with curb, gutter, storm sewer, and asphalt street surface Improved residential/commercial Project complete Extended left turn lanes; addition of Project complete right turn lanes; Improved side street In progress Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Project complete Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Shovel-ready; need to secure funding In progress Project complete In progress Project complete In progress Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

2011

2011 2011

Asbury - Seippel Road Reconstruction Cacade - Monroe Bridge Repair Dubuque - Brunskill Road Bridge Construction Dubuque - Foye, Merchant, and Gold Street Reconstruction Dubuque - Louise Lane Bridge Construction Dubuque County - Mud Lake Rd Extentsion Widening, Subdrain and Dubuque County - Petersburg Road Widening and Paving Dubuque County - Asbury Road Pavement Rehabitation Dubuque County - Farley Road Bridges Replacement Dubuque County - Farley Road Widening and Subdrain Dubuque County - Massey Station Road Widening, subdrain and Paving Dubuque - Reconstruction of 7th StreetÂ

Improved road Improved bridge New bridge Reconstructed streets New bridge Improved road Improved road Improved road New bridges New widened road New widened road

2011-2012 2010-2012 2011 Ongoing Ongoing 2011-2012 2011 2011-2012 2011 2011-2013 Ongoing

Manchester - Cornerstone Boulevard

New concrete street with curb and gutter to be a future arterial street

Project complete

2010-2011

Delaware County Secondary Roads - FM-CO28(63)--55-28 Delaware County Secondary Roads - FM-CO28()--55-28 Delaware County Secondary Roads - FM-CO28()--55-28 Delaware County Secondary Roads - L-02--73-28 Miles - Resurfacing Streets Jackson County Secondary Roads - Hurstville Road resurfacing Jackson County Secondary Roads - 300th Street resurfacing Lamotte - Pine/Ash Street Reconstruction

New bridge Improved road Improved road Improved road Improved streets Improved road Improved street Improved street

Project complete Project complete Project complete Project complete Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Project complete Project complete Total cost: $322,000; Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 Ongoing 2011 2011 Ongoing

Connector between downtown, Historic Cost: $4,500,000; RISE grant awarded for 50% of project funded 2011-2012 Millwork District and Port of Dubuque

37

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Saint Donatus - Highway 52 reconstruction Improved road Promote and encourage companies in Buyer Supplier - Encourage regional companies to shift 5% of their out- Businesses connected with each other the region to buy and supply of-region spending back into the region. to offer purchasing opportunities regionally within the region, increasing the growth and wealth of our regional economy.

Bold: Completed Activities

38

DOT may list this on their five year program; need to secure Website complete; Marketing plan developed; Over 1300 companies participating

2010-2015 Ongoing

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

CEDS Goal: Create a Skilled, Highly Educated, Permanent, Full-Time Workforce for Business and Industry Difficulties Encountered: Securing funding, local match, assessing/developing skills Funding Sources: Private, Local, State and Federal funds Task to be Implemented Collaborate regionally to address employers' workforce needs

Connect business and industry with employment and training programs

Bold: Completed Activities

Lead Organization and Implementation Plan Effective operation of WIA Adult Program; Assist low-income adults obtain employment or better employment

Expected Results Clients will increase their earnings

Performance Measures and Evaluation Indicators Schedule Clients will secure employment at a level that will allow self- Ongoing sufficiency; Number of clients obtaining employment (57% in 2010); average six months earnings $10,866 in 2010

Dubuque - Dubuque Works, connecting workforce development efforts Existing workforce strategies Program funding secured; Successfully filling job orders, in the area; IowaWORKS - Meet with businesses individually and in analyzed and revitalized, making presentations on Labor Shed, Skill Shed and groups to determine and help address workforce need workforce gaps identified Benefits Survey information to business groups and addressed, stronger workforce solutions for companies that choose to make the Greater Dubuque area their home; Businesses will find and secure the skilled workers they need to maintain or grow their business

Ongoing

Dyersville Economic Development Corporation (DEDC)/Northeast Iowa Dual enrollment opportunities Number of students completing tech programs; Adequate Community College (NICC)-Work with matching area high school in tech trades; Increase in applicant pool for skilled trade positions students with available jobs skilled labor pool

Ongoing

NICC/Beckman - Encourage High School Students to attend College Courses West Dubuque School District - Expand Elementary School Facility State Emergency Grant for funds to assist affected workers; Assist clients laid off from Eagle Window and Door, Inc. and John Deere Dubuque Works and Thermo Fisher Scientific Assist clients in applying for Federal Trade Act funds and provide support services and case management as required; Assist clients laid off from Flexsteel Industries, Inc Effective operation of WIA Dislocated Worker Program; Assist workers laid off from area businesses to obtain re-employment

Ongoing

Increase high skilled workforce Increase learning skills Retain affected workers in local labor market

Number of students completing the program and attend college Increase ITBS results Affected workers will secure new jobs at comparable wages; 190 workers served to date.

Retain affected workers in local labor market

Affected workers will secure new jobs at comparable 2009-2013 wages; number of workers served (35 to date); number of workers re-employed (95%) Affected workers will secure new jobs at comparable Ongoing wages; number of workers obtaining re-employment (87% in 2010); average six months earnings $13,300 in 2010)

Retain affected workers in local labor market

Ongoing 2011-2012

Delaware County – Facilitate industry requested for joint training of Collaboration among service multiple employers for specific assistance and educational programs; providers providing for Represent industry and actively participate in workforce development educational programs activities and programs

Number of educational programs and opportunities, number Ongoing of collaborating partners, number of employers participating, number of employees participating; skill level of labor force and programs available for training

State Emergency Grant for funds to assist affected workers; Assist clients laid off from John Deere Dubuque Works, Exide, and Henderson

Affected workers will secure new jobs at comparable wages; number of workers served (30 to date)

39

Retain affected workers in local labor market

2009-2011

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

State Emergency Grant for funds to assist affected workers; Assist clients laid off from Rockewll Collins, Manchester and Bellevue

Retain affected workers in local labor market

Affected workers will secure new jobs at comparable wages; number of workers served (20 to date)

2009-2011

Apply for National Emergency Grant for funds to assist affected workers; Assist clients laid off from Thermo Fisher Scientific

Retain affected workers in local labor market

Affected workers will secure new jobs at comparable wages.

2010-2012, if funded.

Maintain and create new partnerships in the region Greater Dubuque Development Corporation; Dubuque Area Chamber Strategic work plan/action of Commerce; Develop a strategic work plan for the Dubuque area to plan for the future; focused address impending workforce shortage approach to workforce development Emergency Public Jobs Grant; Employ dislocated workers and long- Provide jobs for dislocated term unemployed to assist with flood clean up workers and other unemployed people while assisting with flood clean up on public property Clinton County - Develop a program aimed at building relationships New marketing region; between schools and businesses and creating interest among students Clinton County students living for area job opportunities; Clinton and Cedar County to form new and working in Clinton marketing region County after high school or college Dubuque County – Provide loans and grants to companies investing in New full-time employment the community and creating new full-time employment opportunities; opportunities, new loans and Provide job creation grant and loan programs grants Xavier School/West Dubuque School District - Encourage Early Increase reading/writing Learning Activities skills Re-engaged youth into Dubuque County - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, school and employment and Dubuque Community Schools, Northeast Iowa Community College, trained workforce for ECIA, city of Dubuque, city of Dubuque Housing, Greater Dubuque business and industry Development Corp. - Meet regularly to discuss re-engaging the dropout youth and the unemployed and under employed Promote programs to encourage high school and Effective operation of WIA Youth Program; Assist low-income or atcollege age students to explore career paths in the risk youth obtain employment or improve their employment potential region such as utilizing the career readiness program and/or the career based website, accessmyfuture.com Effective operation of the Promise Jobs Program; Assist welfare recipients in becoming self-sufficient

40

Improve the condition of flood damaged public property 2010-2012 and providing income and work experience to unemployed workers

Clinton County Board of Supervisors support; school visits conducted; Workforce Coordinator hired

Ongoing

Number of new full-time opportunities; number of new grants and loans; New employers with new full-time opportunities and skill level of workforce Number of students attend the program/ITBS results

Ongoing

Ongoing

Number of partnerships formed with local industry; number Ongoing of youth re-engaged in school; number of adults trained and working; EDA technical assistance planning grant funded in August 2011

Ongoing Clients will secure employment or engage in activities Clients will increase their earnings of their potential to leading to employment; number of clients obtaining earn in the future employment (100% in 2010); High school completion/GED 83% diploma rate in 2010; amount of earnings increase (annual average $5,127) in 2010

Clients will develop skills that will qualify them for employment opportunities Farley – Coordinate with high schools and NICC in the school to work Trained workforce for program to train individuals business and industry Delaware County – Assist potential employers, develop and distribute Labor tool guide outlining to area guidance counselors a labor tool guide skills and needs of existing industries

Bold: Completed Activities

Number of participants from the community; complete plan Ongoing that can be implemented

Clients will develop and implement a written plan for obtaining employment and becoming self-sufficient

Ongoing

Number of employees trained through program; skill level Ongoing of workforce Labor tool guide completed, number distributed, number of Ongoing employers participating; employers and counselors using skill guide

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Clinton County – Utilize 260E & F programs to encourage and support Trained workforce for new and expanded businesses; Utilize the community colleges for a business and industry trained labor pool AccessMyFuture.com - Career test drive component to website Trained workforce for business and industry

Bold: Completed Activities

41

Number of businesses utilizing benefits from program and Ongoing number of trained employees; skill level of workforce, employers utilizing program Number of high school age students participating in hands Ongoing on job experience by shadowing a person in a job they are interested in

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

CEDS Goal: Facilitate the Improvement and Maintenance of the Housing Stock and Housing Supply in the Region Difficulties Encountered: Lack of grant funding, community awareness, qualifying buyers, weather Funding Sources: Private, Local, State and Federal funds; grants Task to be Implemented Encourage homeownership opportunities

Lead Organization and Implementation Plan Expected Results Durant, Mechanicsville, Tipton – Annex land to accommodate new Additional housing within the housing development, add streets and improvements as needed to communities accommodate subdivision development, increase and provide utilities for subdivision development Lowden – Ongoing construction for re-sale of spec houses and Additional housing in the community apartments Lowden – Continue supporting a TIF Housing Development on 7 acres of land Lowden - Provide owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance to seven (7) households

Additional rehabilitated homes in the community

Applied for funding in 2011

Manchester, Ryan – Encourage private development to accommodate new housing development for median income, add streets and improvements as needed to accommodate subdivision development, increase and provide utilities for subdivision development Cascade, Holy Cross, Farley Worthington, Epworth, Zwingle, Peosta – Annex land to accommodate new housing development including low and median income hosuing, add streets and improvements as needed to accommodate subdivision development, increase and provide utilities for subdivision development Epworth – Promote Urban Revitilization/tax incentive plan for new subdivision development

Additional housing within the communities

Number of units developed, number of acres annexed, Ongoing dollar value of improvements to the communities, number of lots developed; community growth, increased property values; In Manchester, seven projects complete, two in progress Number of units developed, number of acres annexed, Ongoing doller value of improvements to the communities, number of lots developed; community growth, increased property values

Asbury - Expansion of housing subdivisions

Additional housing within the communities

Additional housing within the communities

Additional housing within the LaMotte, Miles – Annex land to accommodate new housing development of all income ranges; add streets and improvements communities as needed to accommodate subdivision development; increase and provide utilities for subdivision development; encourage spec housing; Miles under construction Maquoketa – Promote city status Rural Housing Enterprise zone and city wide urban revitilization

Bold: Completed Activities

Performance Measures and Evaluation Indicators Schedule Number of units developed, number of acres annexed, Ongoing dollar value of improvements to the communities, number of lots developed; community growth, increased property values Number of spec houses developed, number sold; lowden Ongoing development completed; housing constructed and occupied Number of acres developed using TIF Ongoing

Number of acres developed using tax incentives or Ongoing urban revitilization; success of securing funding sources, residents, and timeline for constructing homes Ongoing Number of acres developed; number of homes constructed/occupied; possible 230 units; number of homes constructed and occupied; continued expansion and new roads Number of units developed, number of acres annexed, Ongoing dollar value of improvements to the communities, number of lots developed; community growth, increased property values

Increased number of housing units, Number of units produced using enterprise zone or city public awareness wide urban revitilization; success of securing funding sources, residents, and new construction

42

Ongoing

Ongoing

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Camanche, DeWitt, Lost Nation, Wheatland – Annex land to accommodate new housing development, add streets and improvements as needed to accommodate subdivision development, increase and provide utilities for subdivision development DeWitt, Manchester, Worthington, Preston, Dyersville - Work with existing tennants to purchase their unit

Additional housing within the communities

Number of units developed, number of acres annexed, Ongoing dollar value of improvements to the communities, number of lots developed; community growth, increased property values Number of public housing units sold; five homes sold to date

Lost Nation - Rehabilitate existing home and sell to individuals at or below 80% county median income guideline

Additional low- to moderateincome homeowners in the communities Increased number of affordable units

Dyersville – Provide homeownership assistance for first time homebuyers

Increased number of first time home buyers

DeWitt - Provide homeownership assistance to one household

Encourage the construction of affordable housing developments

Additional homeowner in the community DeWitt - Provide homeownership (6) and/or rehabilitation (10) Additional homeowners and/or assistance to households rehabilitated homes in the community DeWitt - Provide homeownership assistance to 6 households Additional homeowners and/or rehabilitated homes in the community Manchester - Provide homeownership assistance to 7 households Additional homeowners and/or rehabilitated homes in the community Bellevue - Up to 400 upscale condominiums Up to 400 condominiums Dyersville – Encourage Developers by providing incentives for Increase number and available opening new developments options for purchase INSIDE City limits Maquoketa – Coordinate with developers to construct rental Increased number of rental units housing Miles - Hansen Subdivision

Encourage the reuse and redevelopment of vacant Dubuque - Provide energy efficiency upgrades in commercial existing properties in the region converting to sector, energy audits of municipal buildings, RLFs for energy housing stock efficiency for landlords, property owners, and municipal buildings

Rental properties rehabilitated

Clinton - Provide assistance to 14 owner occupied households

14 homeowner occupied units rehabilitated within the city 13 homeowner occupied units rehabilitated within the city 10 homeowner occupied units rehabilitated

Clinton - Provide assistance to 13 owner occupied households Camanche - Provide assistance to owner occupied households Bold: Completed Activities

43

Number of affordable rehabilitated homes secured and 2009-2011 number of units sold; one home purchased and rehabilitated - sold on Land Contract to first time home buyer Number of households assisted, total dollars used to Ongoing assist households; success of the program, households assisted Applied for funding in 2011 Ongoing All funds committed

2008-2010

Applied for funding in 2009; Number of households assisted, total dollars used to assist households; success of the program Applied for funding in 2009; Number of households assisted, total dollars used to assist households; success of the program Land for project annexed; 20 units constructed Number of new households, increase in City tax revenue

2010-2012

2010-2012

2009-2013 Ongoing

Number of new rental units, occupancy of rental units; Ongoing increased rental units in the community, greater valuation

Development of new subdivision of Shovel-ready; need funding 15 new lots Self-sustaining source of funds for Funds awarded energy efficient retrofits

Dubuque – Provide long term low interest loans for rental property rehabilitation

Ongoing

2010-2011 Ongoing

Number of properties per year, number of renters Ongoing affected, dollars disbursed; success of the program each year and the number of renters affected Expected completion in 2010 2008-2010 Applied for funding in 2011

2011-2013

Funds applied for in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

2005-2012

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Clinton - Rehabilitate vacant property in City for student housing

Partially done with Ashford Community College rehab of 2009-2013 best western hotel Manchester - Housing rehabilitation assistance (9) Seven homeowner occupied units In progress; estimated completion by June 2010; 2007-2011 rehabilitated project complete Maquoketa - Provide assistance to at least 12 owner occupied At least 14 homeowner occupied Applying again for this year for 14; grant in progress 2008-2011 households units rehabilitated Preston - Provide assistance to owner occupied households Seven homeowner occupied units Ongoing pursuit of funds Ongoing rehabilitated Mechanicsville - Provide assistance to 8 owner occupied Eight owner occupied households Applied for funding in 2009 2010-2012 households rehabilitated Stanwood - Provide assistance to 6 owner occupied households Six owner occupied households Applied for funding in 2009 2010-2012 rehabilitated West Branch - Provide assistance to 7 owner occupied households Seven owner occupied households Applied for funding in 2009 2010-2012 rehabilitated Tipton - Provide assistance to 9 owner occupied households Nine owner occupied households Applied for funding in 2009 2010-2012 rehabilitated Epworth - Provide assistance to 10 owner occupied households Ten owner occupied households Applied for funding in 2009 and 2011 2010-2012 rehabilitated City of Dubuque - Portside Plaza $63 million mixed use condos, Funding; construction timeline; owners; tenants; Flexsteel 2009-2013 office and retail in Port of home office started in Port of Dubuque Dubuque City of Dubuque/ Millwork District $200 million in residential and Cost: $200 million; Plan adopted by city council; securing 2009-2013 commercial development in 29 historic tax credits in progress; Applying for new market vacant buildings tax credits and Iowa Finance Authority funding; 72 units of workforce housing under construction in the CARADCO building ECIA, EIRHA, local contractors, regional cities - ECIA region Collaboration with internal and All units completed and occupied 25% downpayment housing assistance to LMI buyers in region external partners; increased - New Production (NP1) - 2008 State flood funds to construct 16 number of housing units Units in Dyersville ECIA, EIRHA, local contractors, regional cities - ECIA region - 25% Collaboration with internal and 27 units complete; extension to 2012 2009-2012 downpayment housing assistance to LMI buyers in region - New external partners; increased Production (NP2) - 2008 State flood funds to construct 41 units in number of housing units ECIA five county region ECIA, EIRHA, local contractors, regional cities - ECIA region - 25% Collaboration with internal and Construction in progress; all homeowners expected to 2009-2012 downpayment housing assistance to LMI buyers in region - New external partners; increased occupy units by January 2012 Production (NP3) - 2008 State flood funds to construct 54 units in number of housing units city of Dubuque ECIA, EIRHA, local contractors, regional cities - ECIA region - 25% Collaboration with internal and Applied for funds in 2011 2009-2012 downpayment housing assistance to LMI buyers in region - New external partners; increased Production (NP4) - 2008 State flood funds to construct 54-77 units number of housing units in ECIA five county region

Bold: Completed Activities

Develop student housing

44

2010

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

CEDS Goal: Promote Improvement of Basic Public Works Facilities and Community Services Which Improve the Public's Health, Safety, and Living Conditions

Difficulties Encountered: Lack of adequate state, federal and grant funding Funding Sources: Private, Local, State (CDBG, RISE, SRF) and Federal (DOT, USDA, EDA) funds; grants Task to be Implemented Lead Organization and Implementation Plan Disseminate information on available funding Greeley resources Lowden

Expected Results Construct water system to serve Greeley and Dundee Water system improvements

Performance Measures and Evaluation Indicators Project complete

Clinton Clinton Camanche Low Moor Grand Mound

Wastewater treatment facility Combined sewer system separation Wastewater regionalization project Wastewater regionalization project Wastewater system improvements

2009-2012 2009-2012 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

Stanwood

Water system improvements

Andrew

Wastewater collection improvements

Cost: $60,000,000 Cost: $75,000,000 Funds secured Funds secured Not funded but will proceed; applied for funding in 2005; will apply for future funding Funds secured; work in progress; will apply for future funding for additional projects Funded 2008; construction in Fall 2008/Spring 2009

Sherrill Bennett

Wastewater system improvements Wastewater treatment facility improvements

2007-2009 2009-2012

Clarence Dubuque

Water tower; 150,00 gallon Bee Branch drainage basin master plan

Funded in 2007; re-bid in November 2008 Cost: $2,000,000; application being submitted fall 2009 Public hearing held Cost: $55,000,000; Plan underway; project started

Dubuque Dyersville

Cost: $60,000,000 Cost: $1,500,000

2008-2014 Ongoing

Cost: $1,700,000

Complete

Cost: $3,500,000

2011-2013

Cost: $974,500

2011-2012

Dyersville - Southeast Utility Extension Project

Water polution control plant upgrade Sewer and water extension to DOT facility on Hwy 136 Water and sewer extension to west side industrial park Double the capacity of the sewer system to mitigate raw sewage going into nearby rivers Sewer and water extension and improved water quality Sewer and water extension across Highway 20

Cost: $900,000

2011-2012

Manchester Sunbury West Branch Petersburg

Water system treatment improvements Wastewater system Wastewater treatment facility New wastewater system

Cost: $2,400,000; submit application fall 2009 Cost: $500,000 Cost: $6,000,000 Not funded; applied for funding in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Funds applied for; engineering work in progress Seeking funding Project complete Preliminary engineering report completed; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2012 2009-2012 2009-2012

Dyersville Dyersville - Sewer treatment facility upgrade Dyersville - 12th Ave SE Utility Extension Project

Encourage the use of EIRUSS for small communities and unincorporated areas in the region Leisure Lake Elvira Fairview (Jones Co.) Lake Delhi

New wastewater system New wastewater system New wastewater system New wastewater system

Encourage partnerships in the region

New water tower

Bold: Completed Activities

Durant - Water Tower Replacement; construction of a new 350,000 gallon water tower

45

Schedule 2005-2011

Applied for funding in 2005 and 2006; not yet funded Ongoing

2005-2010 2008-2009

2008-2010 2009-2011

Ongoing 2009-2013 Ongoing 2011 2009-2013 2010-2013

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Durant - Replace Yankee Avenue Lift Station; replace the lift station including the alarm system Durant - Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Facility Tipton - Cedar Street (Highway 38) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement Tipton - Cedar Street (Highway 38) Water Main Replacement

New lift station and alarm system

Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013

New wastewater treatment facility New sanitary sewer main

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013 2010-2013

New water main

Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013

Replace two blocks of 2 inch water main with 4 inch water main and update outdated piping serving approximately 15 homes; increased fire protection Camanche/Clinton Regional Wastewater Connection Connection of Camanche's wastewater collection system to Clinton's new wastewater treatment facility Welton - wastewater treatment facility improvements Improvements at WWTF to meet new limits Asbury - Asbury Road Water Looping; In order to improve the Improved water system reliability, quality, and redundancy in the City of Asbury's water system it is essential to extend the 12" existing transmission main to the east City limits to eliminate multiple dead-ends in the system and provide public water system

Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013

Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013 2010-2013

Asbury - West Annexation Sewer Extension Project

Extended sanitary sewer main to newly annexed property.

New sanitary sewer manholes New water main Improved facility New retaining walls New sanitary sewer and water main serving the Dubuque Regional Airport expanded terminal

Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013 2010-2013 Ongoing 2010-2013 2010-2013

Upgraded Sewer System New water main New sewer and water extension to development north of City Improved wastewater treatment plant New sewer New disinfection process New water main and improved street

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Project complete Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013 2010-2013

New mill/overlay; new water mains; new sanitary sewer mains New water system New water main New water main New water main New water main New storm water system New wastewater treatment facility

Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2011

Cost: $425,000; Study completed Cost: $180,000; Study completed Cost: $290,000; Study completed Cost: $303,000; Study completed Cost: $247,000; Study completed

2009-2010 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011

West Branch - North First Street Water System Improvements

Cascade - 09' Manhole Replacement Project Cascade - Delong Avenue Water Main Looping Project DeWitt - New police station Dubuque - Garfield, Heeb, and Cooper Retaining Walls Dubuque - Utillity Expansion to Dubuque Regional Airport

Miles - Upgrade Sewer System Miles - Water Main replacement Phase 2 and 3 Bellevue - Sewer and water extension Earlville - Wastewater treatment plant upgrade Manchester - Southwest Trunk Sewer Replacement Farley - Wastewater Treatment Disinfection Farley - First Street Water Main Replacement and Reconstruction Maquoketa - Downtown Overlay, Water-Sewer Replacement Preston - Water Project Preston - Water Main Project Phase I Preston - Water Main Project Phase II Preston - Water Main Project Phase III Preston - Water Main Project Phase IV Sabula - Storm water project Sabula - Wastewater Treatment project Bold: Completed Activities

46

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Lamotte - 2nd Well Springbrook - Storm water project Springbrook - Water project Monmouth - Wastewater Treatment project Tipton - New Volunteer Fire Station West Branch - Fire Station Addition West Branch - Library Addition West Branch - Town Hall Renovation Central Clinton Community School District - facilities upgrade

Central Community School - Softball Field Relocation DeWitt - Library Expansion Clinton Community School District - School Improvements

Clinton - Public Library Eastern Iowa Community College District - Campus Improvements Northeast Comm. Schools - Campus Improvements Dubuque Community School District - Sageville Elementary Improvements - Senior High Media Center Loras College - Campus Improvements

NICC - Campus Improvements

New additional well New storm water system Improved water system New wastewater treatment facility New Volunteer Fire Station to replace current station; Newer fire engines Additional bays to current station Additional space to existing library New modern WPA municipal building 20 Classroom Addition; FEMA Emergency Shelter expansion/improvement; Career & Technical Education Wing; new gymnasium floor; laptop computer upgrades; new geothermal; Biodiesel fuel storage facilty for bus fleet; security upgrades New location to alleviate flooding issues Expanded library New addition to house 8 lane swimming pool, gym, wrestling room, weight room, and boys/girls locker rooms; A/C to two elementary schools Improved public library Improved library; Improved Main Campus Building Envelope New auditorium and six additional classrooms Sageville - New elevator; new classrooms and office. Senior - New media center Improved campus halls; additional coaches offices; increased teaching and research space; new retail space; improved housing stock - Cox Street Improvements Improved campus buildings; new hybrid car fleet; rural broadband; upgraded college IT backbone; improved energy efficiencies-Peosta/Calmar; new recreation/wellness center

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011

Cost: $350,000

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Project complete Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011

2010-2011 2010-2011 2013-2014

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2013

Shovel-ready; seeking funding; Federal DOT grant funded for Cox Street improvements on campus to be completed in 2012 2010-2012 Shovel-ready; seeking funding

2010-2011 University of Dubuque - Campus Improvements

Delaware County Emergency Management - Emergency Services Facility

Bellevue Community School - Renovation 1848 Elementary

Bold: Completed Activities

New student housing; new performing arts center; Shovel-ready; seeking funding; Performing arts center under construction and will be complete in 2012 new parking ramp; new administration/educational building; Van Vliet renovation; student dining renovation; new student union; new campus day care center 2010-2013 Shovel-ready; seeking funding New facilities to house sandbag supply, emergency shelter trailer, communications trailer, generators and other disaster related supplies Ongoing Improved building Shovel-ready; seeking funding Ongoing

47

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Delaware County Community Services - Building expansion New building to serve more people because of recent flooding Dubuque County - Julien Care Faculity upgrade Upgraded existing fire detection and new sprinkler system Farley - First Street Water Main Replacement and West Branch - Lift Station

Bold: Completed Activities

New water main New lift station and 14" force main

48

Project complete 2010-2011 Shovel-ready; seeking funding; ARRA grant funded for new heating and cooling HVAC which will be installed in 2011 Ongoing 2010-2011 Project complete Shovel-ready; seeking funding 2010-2012

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

CEDS Goal: Promote and Encourage Sustainability throughout the Region Difficulties Encountered: State and Federal funding; community support; weather; competitive markets; land owners; rising construction costs Funding Sources: Private, Local, State and Federal funds; grants Task to be Implemented Collaborate regionally to create ECO-EI building on the Sustainable Dubuque program

Lead Organization and Implementation Plan Petal Project - Prosperity Eastern Iowa. Green business certification program to encourage encourage environmental practices in the business communtiy Delmar – Explore ways for expanding recreational/historic trail system Encourage community design and reuse which contributes to identity, heritage and sense of place from park along historic highway; construct sidewalks from depot to old jailhouse; add recreational equipment to the park; develop a camp ground, athletic field, establish bike paths DeWitt and Wheatland – Develop a multi-purpose recreational trail

Expected Results Companies will learn sustainability practices

Performance Measures and Evaluation Indicators Schedule Program in place; 14 businesses participating; Loras certified Ongoing in 2011

A variety of recreational activities in Delmar

Funding sources identified, matching funds secured, timeline for project finalized, work complete; park improved, sidewalks installed, athletic field constructed, etc

Dubuque County - Heritage Trail Improvements

Recreational activities for the communities Improved connectivity between small communities and recreational trail access

Funds secured for the project; recreational trails under 2009-2013 construction Funding source for improvement planning has been identified 2011-2015 with an estimated cost of $12,500; Cost of suggested improvements remains TBD.

Asbury - Develop a trail to direct pedestrians and bicyclists around Asbury Road

Safe alternative route for pedestrians and bicyclists

Funding applied for; trail location identified and a portion of 2009-2013 funding secured; sidewalk is complete, bicycle lane in future

Dyersville – Develop a park and trail comprehensive plan

Comp Plan identifying needs, locations, strategies 11 acres of new parks with recreational facilities Increased recreational opportunities in the community

Comp plan completion; partial plan completet for Westside 2009-2013 Park to link with Heritage Trail Number of acres acquired and developed; enhanced 2009-2013 recreational opportunities, new tourists to the area Acres identified, timeline identified, acres purchased; timeline Ongoing for park development, recreation plan in place

Bellevue – Develop 11 acres of park land LaMotte – Explore purchasing land for park development

Maquoketa - Pedestrian/bike trail and bridge along S Main to new Walmart Participate in the MRT board activities and encourage participation by MPO and RPA in the region Tipton - New Bike/Pedestrial Trail System DeWitt - Silver Creek Trail Phase II Camanche - Walkway Delaware Co. Conservation Dept. - BF Park - campground addition Maquoketa - Walkway project

Cost: $430,000 Development of national trail in region New Bike/Pedestrian Trail System An underpass to 11th Street

2009-2013

2010-2011

Securing funds; development of the trail; status of the project, Ongoing status of funding Community visioning program identified plan; Shovel-ready 2010-2011 Project complete

2010-2011

New walkway Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Restored park facilities Shovel-ready; need to secure funding New walk/bike trail from the Shovel-ready; need to secure funding City's southern-most existing sidewalk system to the new Wal-Mart on S Main; new small walk/bike bridge over Prairie Creek

2010-2011 2010-2013

2010-2011

Bold: Completed Activities

49

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Jackson County Conservation - Copper Creek Trail Addition

New 1.9 mile trail that will Shovel-ready; need to secure funding connect the existing 1 mile Copper creek Trail to the 3.7 mile Jackson County recreational Trail

Dubuque County - City of Benard - Installion of Sidewalks Maquoketa - ADA Sidewalk Project Maquoketa Comm. School District - Heating and Cooling Upgrades

Encourage energy conservation

Dubuque County - Farley Road Grade and Pave Bike Lanes Spragueville - Trail from Preston to Spragueville Dubuque - IBM, Smart City pilot program for sustainability (AY McDonald also a partner)

Encourage environmental integrity through healthy Dyersville – Develop a recreational trail within City air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing health risks ECIA Transportation and Planning - Complete and implement Jule/RTA transit study

Bold: Completed Activities

Improved sidewalks to the Shovel-ready; need to secure funding school New compliant curb cuts in Shovel-ready; need to secure funding the City New energy efficient Shovel-ready; need to secure funding windows; upgraded heating, new cooling system New bike lanes New trail Revamp how water, energy and tranportation systems operate; reduce carbon footprint Recreational trail along the Maquoketa River North Fork

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding Applying for Iowa DOT funding Cost: $2.5 million; Water meter replacement underway

Design work complete; applied for REAP-not funded; trail completion date, trail identified in comp plan, trail useage

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011

2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2011 2010-2013

Ongoing

Projecting potential changes Creating projects to facilitate future changes in the area for for the area into the future all modes of transportation by taking into consideration safety and security of the area; primary input for TIP; Shopping Route implemented in October 2011; Applied for funds for evening college route and mid-town loop (20122013) Clinton/ECIA - Create plan to design Safe Routes to School to encourage Create a list of projects for Monitor increase in children walking and biking to school; children to walk or bike to school the area and prioritize them Funding secured from Iowa DOT based on their impact

Ongoing

Delaware County/ECIA - Create plan to design Safe Routes to School to Create a list of projects for Applied for Iowa DOT grant encourage children to walk or bike to school the area and prioritize them based on their impact

2010-2011

Jackson County/ECIA - Create plan to design Safe Routes to School to encourage children to walk or bike to school

Create a list of projects for Applied for Iowa DOT grant the area and prioritize them based on their impact

2010-2011

West Branch - Develop 14 sections of new trails

Five projects consisting of 14 Conceptual plan; searching for funding sections and more than 6 miles of new pathways

2011-2013

DeWitt - Silver Creek Trail Phase III

Trail extension -east from Well #7 to 5th Street

2012-2013

50

Shovel-ready; need to secure funding

2009-2010

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Dyersville - Develop social center and senior meal program center

Dubuque - Green Dubuque - reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030

Reuse and repurpose of abandoned public kindergarten building Reduced maintenance costs, improved quality of streams, reduced erosion Reduced maintenance costs with less fuel and water usage Reduced emissions

Dubuque - DMATS - Jeldwen - EPA emissions reduction project

VMT reduction

Dyersville-Develop sustainable stormwater management practices

Dyersville-WWTP Phase II project - Recycle existing Wastewater/Increase Land Applied Solids

Bold: Completed Activities

51

Completion of renovation within budget, facility usage

2011-2012

Revised ordinances

Ongoing

Fuel Consumption and Water Usage

Greenhouse gas emissions study complete

2012

Ongoing 2011-2012

Red: New Scope of Work Activities for Upcoming Year

Section 7: PERFORMANCE MEASURES/QUANTIFIABLE DELIVERABLES/EVALUATION County

City

Name of Employer

Business/Industry Type

Existing or New Business/Industry

Cedar

Tipton

Cedar Poly

Manufacturing

Clinton

DeWitt Clinton Clinton Earlville Greeley

The Swiss Colony Thomas and Betts Hampton Inn EIP Elkwind Energy/Central Iowa Power Cooperative

Warehouse/Distribution Manufacturing Hotel Manufacturing Windmills

Existing Existing New Existing New

Manchester Manchester Manchester & Delhi Manchester Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque Dyersville Dyersville Dyersville Dyersville Peosta Peosta Preston Maquoketa Maquoketa Maquoketa

Greene & Associates Regional Medical Center Bradco, McMillen & the Major

Telemarketing Medical Manufacturing

Existing Existing Existing

Rockwell Collins Sedgwick CMS Eagle Point Software Flexsteel Industries TM Logistics (Hodge Companies) IWI Motor Parts Green Industrial Supply Fareway Dyersville Die Cast Procon Nu World Amaranth FarmTek Berry Plastics Ductsox Fabric Air Dispersion Products Iowa Firewood Products Pacific Coast Feather Wady Industries HUSCO International

Manufacturing Claims Administration Computer Software Manufacturing Logisitics/Distribution Service Light manufacturing Grocery heavy die casting GPS tracking Gluten free food processing manufacturing and distribution manufacturing manufacturing manufacturing manufacturing manufacturing manufacturing

Existing New Existing Existing

Delaware

Dubuque

Jackson

Subtotals

Jobs Created or Gained

Jobs Lost

51

New Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing

Reason for Gain or Loss Growth in business

43 165

Consolidation Consolidation New business

22 20 3

Dollars Invested $50,000

$4,000,000

Expansion 20

Moved Expansion

$5,000,000

25 20 200 15 10 22 10 17 120 20 20 15 100 12 15 3 50

$5,000,000 $0 $12,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 $8,500,000 New business Expansion Growth in business new markets Expansion Expansion Expansion Expansion Re organization

7 25 795

235

$4,400,000 $8,800,000 $0 $115,000

Schedule - 2012 Proposed Scope of Work EDA planning funds will support the implementation of an Economic Planning program designed to create and retain jobs throughout the region. A five-year Economic Development Strategy was adopted in 2009 for the region and runs through 2014. This is the third year of our five-year CEDS for 2010-2014.

We will begin working with the CEDS Strategy Committee on the initial steps to prepare the CEDS for 2012. In addition to that we will be performing the following activities: A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP MEETINGS: ECIA staff regularly attends meetings of local governments and local economic development groups to provide information and facilitate program implementation.

1. ECIA participates and sits on the Board of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and regularly attends their meetings at least quarterly.

2. ECIA staff regularly hosts and participates in City Clerk meetings in Delaware and Dubuque Counties and hosts two meetings a year of the regional city clerks.

3. ECIA staff regularly attends and acts as the secretary for the Jackson County Mayors.

Meetings are held monthly in Jackson County.

4. ECIA staff regularly participates in the RC&D meetings. Meetings are held monthly in Jackson County.

5. ECIA staff participates in the Tri-State Alliance regional partnership. The entity focuses on furthering economic development and transportation in the tri-state region of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The Tri-State Alliance meets quarterly in person and monthly by teleconference.

6. ECIA will be holding monthly Prosperity Eastern Iowa meetings with local economic developers.

7. ECIA ED staff to meet with GDDC staff on a monthly basis to discuss local and regional ED projects related to retention and expansion of local businesses.

8. ECIA staff participates and sits on the Enterprise Zone Committee for the City of Dubuque.

The committee meets as needed to review and approve economic development related proposals seeking enterprise zone benefits in the City of Dubuque.

9. ECIA staff participates and sits on the Green Jobs Training program oversight Committee and ECIA Business Growth, Inc. was the lead applicant for the grant program. This is a partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, Iowa Workforce Development, Four Mounds, and the City of Dubuque to provide green job training and opportunities to job seekers in the region.

10. ECIA staff participates in the City of Dubuque’s Project Hope meetings. The group is focused on defining poverty in the Dubuque area and finding solutions to the barriers that people experience in finding and maintaining long term employment. The group meets monthly.

11. ECIA staff with the partnership of the City of Dubuque, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, NICC, Dubuque Community School District, and GDDC, formed a working committee that meets monthly to research, define and establish a re-engagement program for disengaged youth and adults in the Dubuque area.

12. Complete the annual CEDS report for 2012 and submit by 12/31/2012.

B. TRAINING AND CONFERENCE: Attend and participate in meetings of national, state, and local organizations affecting regional strategy policies and programs.

1. ECIA staff will continue to participate in the annual trip of the Clinton and the Dubuque

52

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

communities to meet with federal officials concerning local needs. Trips are scheduled for February and May, 2012.

2. ECIA staff will attend the Iowa League of Cities meeting.

3. ECIA staff will attend Iowa DNR meetings in Des Moines.

4. ECIA staff will attend regional meeting hosted by the EDA.

5. ECIA staff will attend two national meetings - either NADO, NARC, or the IEDC meetings.

6. ECIA staff will attend training to become familiar with "green" and sustainable business practices that can be introduced to Buyer Supplier companies and member governments.

C. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION: Disseminate census, economic, statistical and program information by telephone, e-mail, letter, newsletter, personal contact, and training programs. Maintain a database for use in program development and implementation.

1. ECIA staff prepares six newsletters each year that is emailed out to over 800 individuals and/ or entities in the region and archived on our website.

2. ECIA staff maintains the websites for ECIA, Prosperity Eastern Iowa, the Regional Transit Authority, and the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority/Corporation and the Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Service Systems, Buyers Supplier Connection, Petal Project, Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation Study, and Accessmyfuture.com.

3. ECIA staff responds to approximately 150-200 requests for information each year pertaining to grant applications, TIF districts, enterprise zone, etc.

4. ECIA staff participates in local, regional and national meetings discussing programs, projects and successes in our region related to economic and community development. ECIA staff will present during at least one national and/or regional meeting in the upcoming year.

D. GRANT/LOAN APPLICATIONS: Assist local governments in the preparation of grant/loan applications for funding of projects of local and regional concern.

1. ECIA staff regularly prepare grant applications and loan applications for CDBG projects such as water, sewer, child care centers, etc.

2. ECIA staff regularly prepare applications for Enterprise Zone and other State economic development programs.

3. ECIA staff regularly prepare federal grant program applications for programs such as State of Good Repair, Clean Fuels, Bus Livability, EPA Brownsfield, TIGGER and TIGER. ECIA staff will continue to pursue these grant programs annually for communities in the region.

4. ECIA staff prepare Community Attraction and Tourism grant applications for communities.

We anticipate 1 applications per year for this funding.

5. ECIA staff will prepare grant and loan applications for flood recovery programs in the region.

ECIA will continue this work through 2012.

E. DATA CENTER: Collect data and program information on economic development trends and conditions including finance, labor, business development, industrial development, and the agricultural economy.

1. ECIA maintains data for grants and reports which is used in applications.

2. ECIA maintains the Location One Information System for the region to track the available

53

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

sites and buildings through the Prosperity Eastern Iowa web site. This is updated on an ongoing basis.

F. DEVELOPMENT STUDIES: Assist local governments and economic development entities in preparing Community Builder Plans.

1. ECIA staff will prepare strategic plans for development groups, chambers or cities in the upcoming year.

G. EASTERN IOWA RURAL UTILITIES, INC.: Provide technical assistance to local governments and coordinate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) in the efforts to administer the 28E organization that provides water and sewer services to cities and rural residents.

1. ECIA will continue work with counties in the region in the design and application plans for funding for unsewered communities in the region.

H. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provide technical assistance to local governments, development corporations, chambers of commerce, businesses, and individuals, in the ongoing implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. ECIA has traditionally provided technical assistance to local governments via a Manager of Government Relations and has extended this to economic development technical assistance. The association will provide technical expertise in financing and deal packaging.

1. ECIA will assist with Tax Increment Financing in the region.

2. ECIA will assist in writing ordinances and in developing zoning plans.

3. ECIA will assist with RISE applications for roadways in to business parks.

4. ECIA will assist communities in preparing Urban Revitalization plans and Urban Renewal Plans.

5. ECIA will assist with EPA, IDNR and IDED Brownfield grant applications.

6. ECIA staff will continue to assist small communities under 500 population with utility billing and accounting services.

7. ECIA staff through the Prosperity Eastern Iowa entity will continue to provide expertise in web page design and optimization and developing and submitting proposals to leads and inquiries in the region.

I. PROSPERITY EASTERN IOWA COLLABORATIVE MARKETING: Administer and conduct the activities identified by the Prosperity Eastern Iowa Economic Development Partnership to further business retention and expansion in ECIA’s three of ECIA’s Counties, Dubuque, Delaware, Jackson and then Jones County. Key projects and activities that will be conducted include:

1. ECIA implemented the local industry business retention and expansion program known as InfoAction.

2. Continue updating the regional websites: Buyers Supplier; Prosperity Eastern Iowa; Accessmyfuture.com; and Petal-project.com.

3. Continue to seek partners and raise funds for the Prosperity efforts.

4. Continue to partner with the State of Iowa on the export conference and program.

54

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

5. Continue to pursue partnerships to expand Buyer Supplier into other parts of Iowa; into Wisconsin; and into Illinois.

6. Continue to promote and seek businesses to participate in the Petal Project sustainability program and green business program that can be incorporated into their daily business practices.

7. Continue to focus on recruitment and retention of the younger workforce in the region.

8. Continue to expand the partnership and work with Iowa State Extension office in developing a partnership for local and regional foods and incorporate into the Buyer Supplier program.

9. Continue to partner with the Northeast Iowa Business Network in the expansion and promotion of the buyer Supplier program in their region.

55

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy