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IBM<br />
A DECADE IN<br />
DUBUQUE<br />
BUSINESS AFTER<br />
SCHOOL 2019<br />
ANNOUNCED<br />
LEADERSHIP DUBUQUE<br />
ROLL CALL FOR THE CLASS OF 2019-2020<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS, RIBBON CUTTINGS & MORE.....
2019<br />
Summer<br />
Table of Contents<br />
1 Index<br />
3 IBM: a decade in Dubuque<br />
13 Young Entrepreneurs Academy<br />
14 Leadership dubuque<br />
15 UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
17 Business after school<br />
3<br />
A Decacde in Dubuque:<br />
IBM became a fixture in the<br />
Dubuque landscape 10 years ago<br />
and in this issue we look a little<br />
deeper in how their workforce<br />
feels about our great city.<br />
www.dubuquechamber.com<br />
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T H E C O N V E N<br />
I E N C E O F<br />
H O M E<br />
2019<br />
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IBM: A Decade in Dubuque<br />
IBM became a fixture in the landscape of downtown Dubuque after many conversations,<br />
meetings, tours, site visits, and college visits. Dubuque leaders were overjoyed<br />
and rolled out the red carpet for the “New Kid in Town” to ensure an easy transition<br />
period. Many IBM employees were new to Dubuque, and perhaps new to the<br />
small-town way of living, which can bring challenges in itself. Diversity and inclusion<br />
have become top of mind discussions and embraced by local business and community<br />
leaders.<br />
Fast forward to 2018 when the Dubuque Area Chamber was introduced to Andy<br />
Sherman, Senior Manager and Site Manager Dubuque Client Innovation Center, GTS<br />
Services Delivery.<br />
One of Andy’s priorities was to let everyone in the community know that IBM is a<br />
partner, not just in the business community, but the community as a whole. IBM has<br />
become one of the Chamber’s strongest supporters. Andy now serves on the Chamber<br />
board of directors and he and his staff have become very present at Chamber<br />
events. From Young Professionals to the Diversity Summit, to Forecast Luncheon,<br />
Annual Dinner and Dancing With the Stars, you are bound to see an IBM employee<br />
proudly representing their company.<br />
For the last 10 years IBM has been a wonderful addition to the Dubuque community<br />
and to the Dubuque Area Chamber and we look forward to<br />
the next decade and the many successes of our<br />
partnership with IBM.
Andy Sherman<br />
What is your favorite restaurant(s) so far?<br />
Andy Sherman<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
Dubuque is the best of both worlds, it is large<br />
enough that we have many community events,<br />
museums, great schools, etc. but at the same<br />
time it is not too big, so you still get the<br />
small-town feel.<br />
Why did you decide to move to/stay in DBQ?<br />
I moved to Dubuque from Chicagoland ten<br />
years ago with IBM to help startup and build<br />
the IBM Dubuque Client Innovation Center.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque unique?<br />
Ever since moving to Dubuque, I have been<br />
impressed with how focused the city is on<br />
making everything better. Revitalizing the<br />
different areas of the city, focusing on lowering<br />
unemployment, focusing on diversity, and<br />
helping the non-profits. The list is endless. I<br />
have never lived in a city that is so focused on<br />
improving and helping its residents.<br />
Have you become involved in your community?<br />
I try to get involved to help whenever possible.<br />
This year I have helped at multiple school<br />
events, Days of Caring, Fountain of Youth,<br />
Dream Center, and other charitable organizations.<br />
I am currently on the Fountain of Youth<br />
board and hope to help people understand<br />
generational poverty so that everyone knows<br />
how important their mission is to the community.<br />
I am inspired by IBM and their focus on community<br />
and the many wonderful volunteers I<br />
am honored to work with here in Dubuque.<br />
Unfortunately, I am very restricted to what I<br />
can eat, so I have to be careful eating out.<br />
There are only some restaurants I can eat at.<br />
When my wife and I were on our honeymoon<br />
(many years ago) we ate at a Tony<br />
Roma’s and really enjoyed it. There was not<br />
one close by until shortly after we moved to<br />
Dubuque. Going there always brings back<br />
great memories. I also enjoy eating at Caroline’s,<br />
they have a great menu and are<br />
always willing to work with me to find something<br />
I can easily and safely enjoy.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
IBM is celebrating 10 years In Dubuque this<br />
year. It has been an exciting, difficult, and<br />
challenging ride. There has been no obstacle<br />
that we could not overcome, they are a<br />
great group of people working at IBM in<br />
Dubuque to come up with solutions. Working<br />
together, there is no challenge we can’t<br />
overcome, no problem we can’t solve. It is a<br />
great place to work.<br />
IBM in Dubuque is still focused on hiring.<br />
Dubuque is still a strategic support center<br />
for IBM. Shameless plug, but please check<br />
out https://jobs.accessdubuque.com/ for<br />
details.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
There so many great places to hangout it is<br />
hard to pick just one. We always enjoy<br />
concerts at one of the theaters, they are all<br />
nice, and have been to many at Five Flags,<br />
The Grand Opera House, and UD’s Heritage<br />
Center. Even watching our kids concerts at<br />
school is enjoyable. Friday nights at the<br />
Clocktower in the summer are always fun,<br />
hanging out at Eagle Point Park, or at the<br />
Lock and Dam watching the eagles fish are<br />
all great places. I attended my first Dubuque<br />
Fighting Saints game this year…Highly<br />
recommended!
Zach Werner<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque<br />
Zach Werner<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
I personally enjoy the traditions that come<br />
with living in an older city like Dubuque. One<br />
example that holds a lot of meaning for me, is<br />
the 3rd of July when Dubuque has its airshow<br />
and fireworks. For myself it is one of my favorite<br />
times of the year, because I get to see<br />
friends that live across the Midwest. A few live<br />
in Minnesota, while others live in Wisconsin,<br />
and some just live in different cities in Iowa,<br />
but each year in July we get together where<br />
we all grew up to meet one time a year and<br />
catch up with one another.<br />
Have you become involved in the community?<br />
I personally have been by attending Young<br />
Professional events and volunteer events held<br />
at IBM. Outside of work I would love to spend<br />
more time playing music which is one of my<br />
passions (if you are curious, I play the guitar).<br />
What is your favorite restaurant(s) so far?<br />
My personal favorites are the Copper Kettle in<br />
downtown Dubuque, Lina’s Thai Bistro, and<br />
breakfast at Sunshine Family Restaurant.<br />
Why did you decide to stay in Dubuque?<br />
I chose to stay in Dubuque for the opportunity<br />
this apprenticeship gave me. In all honesty this<br />
apprenticeship at IBM was a dream come true,<br />
because it allows me to be in an industry that<br />
is booming and gives me the ability to learn<br />
and work within a company that has many<br />
possibilities for job growth.<br />
unique?<br />
The areas that make Dubuque truly unique<br />
would be the Millwork District and the<br />
Mississippi Riverwalk area. Each of these<br />
locations have their own piece that make<br />
Dubuque a great place to be. The Riverwalk<br />
has the fascinating Riverboat Museum,<br />
which teaches and captures the history of<br />
Dubuque and the Mississippi River. While<br />
Dubuque’s Millwork District is where the<br />
latest business and entertainment intermingles.<br />
Each area brings people from all over<br />
together to share in what Dubuque has to<br />
offer. In the future I hope to see more land<br />
developed in the Millwork District, because<br />
it would attract more businesses to<br />
Dubuque.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
In particular, I would like everyone to know<br />
that IBM is one of the pioneers in starting<br />
apprenticeships in the tech field. In fact,<br />
they are currently in the process of talking<br />
to other tech companies such as Google,<br />
Apple, and Amazon to follow them in creating<br />
these apprenticeships. These apprenticeships<br />
allow companies to create the<br />
employees they are looking for. Additionally,<br />
this has the ability to help people make that<br />
career change they’ve wanted and have an<br />
opportunity to be in an industry that is<br />
forever changing and adapting. I encourage<br />
more businesses to start more apprenticeships.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
Some of my favorite hangouts include<br />
Washington Park for lunch. I love being able<br />
to eat outside and enjoy the summer<br />
breeze. Outside of work, I love to walk down<br />
by the Riverwalk, or I enjoy going to different<br />
nature reserves such as Swiss Valley or<br />
TMBR Ridge Mountain Bike Trail in Asbury,<br />
Iowa. TMBR Ridge Mountain Bike Trail is an<br />
entry level trail that gets you to the rest of<br />
Cloie Creek trails.
Zachary Little<br />
Zachary Little<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
I love Dubuque for its great sense of community.<br />
It reminds me of home (Aurora, IL) but with<br />
more focus on small businesses, local entertainment,<br />
and a variety of fun activities and<br />
parks nearby.<br />
Why did you decide to move to/stay in<br />
Dubuque?<br />
I first came to Dubuque to attend Loras college<br />
as a transfer student in 2010. After graduation<br />
in 2012, I moved back home for a year before I<br />
was presented an opportunity to become an<br />
IBMer. I was happy to return in June 2013 and<br />
began my career at IBM.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque unique?<br />
I believe the marriage of small-town feel and<br />
big-city career opportunities Dubuque has<br />
makes it a unique city. A 20-minute drive west<br />
and you find a slower pace of living but take a<br />
downtown stroll or explore the river walk, and<br />
you can feel the buzz of commerce and activity<br />
in the air.<br />
How have you become involved in your<br />
community? Or if you are new-what is<br />
your plan to becoming involved?<br />
I have personally invested a lot of time in my<br />
church, Holy Spirit, on the north end of<br />
Dubuque. Additionally, I volunteer through<br />
IBM's Spirit Club, which helps coordinate<br />
activities for not only IBMers internally, but<br />
through multiple partnerships within the<br />
community. Our EXITE/Ignite camp, which<br />
happens every summer for middle-schoolers,<br />
immerses them in a week full of STEM<br />
related activities. I love being a part of these<br />
activities for the students as they expand<br />
their minds and think about how to make<br />
broader connections outside the classroom.<br />
What is your favorite restaurant so far?<br />
Favorite restaurant: Brazen (Don't make me<br />
choose though!) Favorite Brewery: 7Hills.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
There's a tendency that people have to<br />
focus on bad press. But what doesn't get<br />
coverage is the fact that IBM has partnered<br />
with numerous organizations throughout<br />
the city and provided significant grant<br />
money in recent years to these organizations.<br />
Most importantly, this grant money<br />
stems from Dubuque IBMers volunteering<br />
thousands of hours of their time to their<br />
favorite organizations and creating goodness<br />
in Dubuque and the world.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
I love the variety of local coffee shops, breweries,<br />
and restaurants in and around downtown.<br />
But I really enjoy spending time<br />
outside and especially at the weekly Farmer's<br />
market during the summer.
Kaylee Godfrey<br />
Kaylee Godfrey<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
I have been here for only a month, but so far I<br />
have enjoyed Heritage Trail and Mines of<br />
Spain, water-skiing on the Mississippi and the<br />
Fourth of July fireworks.<br />
Why did you decide to move to Dubuque?<br />
I have moved to Dubuque to work at IBM.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque unique?<br />
The Midwest people being so nice and kind.<br />
How have you become involved in your community?<br />
Or if you are new-what is your plan<br />
to becoming involved?<br />
I have joined YP where I have meet other<br />
individuals like me, connected with a water-ski<br />
team, and joined a church<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
IBM is the 7th largest employer in the US<br />
and is always on the cutting edge of innovation.<br />
They have donated time and money<br />
back into the communities all around the<br />
globe including Dubuque, where I have<br />
already been able to contribute in the short<br />
time I have been here. I am so excited to<br />
work for such a diverse company and to<br />
start my career here.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
I am still looking for my perfect spot due to<br />
the fact there is so many to choose from.<br />
What is your favorite restaurant so far?<br />
I have really enjoyed going to eat at Brazen<br />
Open Kitchen Bar and El Paisano’s.
Mary Aranjo<br />
Mary Aranjo<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
I enjoy looking at the historical architecture<br />
and that the community is refurbishing the<br />
Millwork District so that is a vibrant part of the<br />
community and not abandoned buildings that<br />
are left in disrepair. I also enjoy the natural<br />
beauty of the Mississippi valley, the river,<br />
watching the boat traffic, the cliffs and bluffs of<br />
the area and the small shops in the downtown<br />
area that keep it alive.<br />
Why did you decide to move to/stay in<br />
Dubuque?<br />
I live in Galena but moved to the Dubuque<br />
area because of my job with IBM. It has been a<br />
great experience. At work IBM team has been<br />
inclusive and welcoming, the fact that I am not<br />
from Dubuque has not been an issue. Outside<br />
of work the people I have encountered are<br />
very friendly and helpful. Dubuque has the<br />
small town feel that no one is a stranger and<br />
that the community helps each other.<br />
How have you become involved in your community?<br />
Or if you are new-what is your plan to becoming<br />
involved? Since I do the weekend commute<br />
to the Chicago area, I have not been involved<br />
in the community a lot. I contribute to the IBM<br />
food drive that is an ongoing activity for IBM<br />
and contributes to several of the area food<br />
pantries.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque<br />
unique?<br />
I think Dubuque is unique in its sense of<br />
community. There are many activities that<br />
include everyone. During the holidays the<br />
decorated trees in the lobby of the Roshek<br />
building and the silent auction items. I enjoy<br />
looking at all the items and can then look<br />
into the sponsors to find out more about<br />
them and what they do in the area. There is<br />
also the farmers market in the summer and<br />
in the winter. The music under the clock.<br />
Activities that everyone can enjoy.<br />
What is your favorite restaurant so far?<br />
I like Mario's Italian Restaurant. I went with<br />
a friend from work the first time and have<br />
been back many times. I enjoy the baked<br />
Manicotti.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
There are IBMers with unexpected talents.<br />
Listening to the person speak of the activity<br />
and how they use them in the community.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
I do not have any favorite hangouts. I have<br />
enjoyed hiking at the Mines of Spain and at<br />
Eagle Point Park with the view of the Mississippi<br />
River and the lock & dam.
Calvin Jones<br />
Calvin Jones<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
I enjoy the summer festival season in Dubuque<br />
the most. I like the fact that it is easy for my<br />
friends to gather in a city with a less than<br />
15-minute commute as opposed to having my<br />
friends scattered over large suburban areas of<br />
major cities.<br />
Why did you decide to move to/stay in<br />
Dubuque?<br />
I moved to Dubuque in 2012 when I transferred<br />
for IBM. It was an exciting opportunity<br />
that I could not pass up. Even if I was no longer<br />
with IBM, I would very much like to remain<br />
here.<br />
What is your favorite restaurant so far?<br />
Brazen is my favorite restaurant, but I always<br />
love going to new places whether they are<br />
new to me or new to Dubuque.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
That IBM contributes a lot in time and<br />
money to local charities throughout the<br />
tri-states, but we never advertise that fact.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
My favorite hangouts are the downtownbars,<br />
especially the Hub.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque unique?<br />
Dubuque is a forward-thinking small city with<br />
many progressive ideas.<br />
How have you become involved in your community?<br />
Or if you are new-what is your plan<br />
to becoming involved?<br />
I have volunteered at the Mines of Spain and<br />
the Washington Neighborhood. I also provide<br />
support for the many local charities, teams,<br />
and clubs.
Aron Tesfay<br />
Aron Tesfay<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
The weather is definitely to my liking. I enjoy<br />
the warm sunny days. I also love the fact that<br />
there are several recreational areas nearby<br />
that I can go to, especially the river trails. As<br />
somebody who comes from a big city, I think<br />
that people in a small town like Dubuque are<br />
more connected and even strangers will often<br />
greet you and talk to you.<br />
Why did you decide to move to/stay in<br />
Dubuque?<br />
I moved to Dubuque because I was offered an<br />
apprenticeship position with IBM.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque unique?<br />
Dubuque is a small town that is within driving<br />
distance of several major cities including Madison,<br />
Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. I<br />
think that makes it a great place for anybody<br />
who wants to live in a small town without<br />
getting too far away from civilization.<br />
What is your favorite restaurant so far?<br />
I haven't been to a whole lot of restaurants<br />
around, but I liked the food at Adobos.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
I wish everyone realized how much of the<br />
things they use in their everyday lives are a<br />
product of IBM's innovation from ATM's, the<br />
RAM and hard drives in their computers,<br />
UPC barcodes, virtualization, AI and so on.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
I've only been in Dubuque for a little over a<br />
month, but I go to the Carnegie-Stout<br />
library often and enjoy doing a little studying<br />
in there.<br />
How have you become involved in your community?<br />
Or if you are new-what is your plan<br />
to becoming involved?<br />
I recently helped with a Middle school summer<br />
camp that IBM hosted. I helped kids design all<br />
kinds of cool devices using circuit simulators. I<br />
also plan to join a mountain biking group once<br />
I have my bike shipped from my previous<br />
home.
Adam Gilligan<br />
Adam Gilligan<br />
What do you enjoy about Dubuque?<br />
My Favorite thing about Dubuque would have<br />
to be the people. Blue collar, hardworking,<br />
type of folk. People who exchange "Good<br />
morning!" and stop to talk about the weather<br />
for 3 minutes with some they've never met<br />
before kind of people.<br />
Why did you decide to move to/stay in<br />
Dubuque?<br />
First and foremost, family. Dubuque seems to<br />
hold family as a very high priority.<br />
What do you think makes Dubuque unique?<br />
Hills<br />
How have you become involved in your community?<br />
Or if you are new-what is your plan<br />
to becoming involved?<br />
I have not been as active in the community as I<br />
would like to be. Recently I've been gaining<br />
more opportunities to volunteer in and around<br />
the community. It is certainly something I plan<br />
to continue doing and eventually hope to<br />
assume a bigger role in the future.<br />
What is your favorite restaurant so far?<br />
LMay, didn't even have to think about it.<br />
Unless we are talking pizza, then it’s no question<br />
Knickers Meatlovers pie, hands down.<br />
What do you wish everyone knew about<br />
IBM?<br />
I want people to know how much fun we<br />
have on a day to day basis. I've been very<br />
fortunate to work with some great people<br />
who have made my transition into IBM a<br />
smooth one. Everyone here has gone above<br />
and beyond for any inquiry that I have<br />
made, even if it wasn't their responsibility to<br />
do so. "That's not my job" doesn't seem to<br />
be an answer that holds much weight to it.<br />
Any favorite hangouts, yet?<br />
I will say, if there is one place in Dubuque<br />
that has made a lasting impact on the<br />
person I am today, it's got to be Lot One Bar<br />
and Grill. I mean, how do you beat a place<br />
that serves up some of the best bar cuisine<br />
around, supports 14 HD TVs (that's just on<br />
the 1st floor), and 30...YES 30!!.... insulated<br />
tap lines flowing straight from the cooler<br />
into your parched mouth hole. I tell you<br />
what, the only thing that could make that<br />
place more enjoyable is if it had an available<br />
4-5 ft wide balcony on the second floor that<br />
you could hang out on and look up main<br />
street, but that is a completely hypothetical<br />
situation
Middle School & High School Students:<br />
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2017 YEA! Dubuque Regional Winner<br />
Don’t just PLAN your future.<br />
Start it NOW!<br />
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) teaches middle and high school<br />
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Over the course of 25 weeks we will meet once a week and hear from area<br />
business leaders, go on field trips for behind the scenes tours, and cap off the<br />
program with our Investor Panel (think Shark Tank). Students aren’t required<br />
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www.dubuquechamber.com/programs/young-entrepreneurs/<br />
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a program<br />
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The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is<br />
now accepting applications for Leadership Dubuque 2019 - 20<br />
This program is designed to identify, orient, develop and connect existing and emerging professional<br />
leaders with the goal of enhancing positive growth in our business community.<br />
more info<br />
apply now!<br />
All applications must be submitted by Friday, <strong>August</strong> 23, 2019.<br />
For any questions contact Barry Gentry, 563.557.9200.<br />
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Hotel Julien Dubuque<br />
17<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
2019<br />
18<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
2019<br />
19<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
2019<br />
Business After Hours<br />
Kendall Hunt<br />
4050 Westmark Dr.<br />
5:00pm - 7:00pm<br />
YP Luncheon<br />
September 18, 2019<br />
11:45am - 1:00pm<br />
Grand River Center<br />
State of Education<br />
September 19, 2019<br />
12:00pm -1:00pm<br />
Hotel Julien Dubuque<br />
24<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
2019<br />
17<br />
OCTOBER<br />
2019<br />
24<br />
OCTOBER<br />
2019<br />
Business Builder<br />
Breakfast<br />
September 24, 2019<br />
8:00am - 9:30am<br />
Hotel Julien Dubuque<br />
Legislative Luncheon<br />
October 17, 2019<br />
12:00pm -1:00pm<br />
Hotel Julien Dubuque<br />
Leadership Dubuqe<br />
Alumni<br />
October 24, 2019<br />
Diamond Jo Casino
Starting November 2019<br />
The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
understands that today’s students are tomorrow’s<br />
workforce. The 21st century global marketplace<br />
demands a highly skilled, trained, and educated<br />
talent pool. Connecting business to education in<br />
order to increase successful outcomes for the<br />
Dubuque area is a priority of our organization.<br />
Business After School (BAS) will be a weekly<br />
event that creates experiential and work-based<br />
learning opportunities for students, educators<br />
and teachers.<br />
Available sectors include Skilled Jobs, Engineering, and Healthcare.<br />
More details coming soon. For more information or questions please contactBarry Gentry<br />
at the Dubuque Area Chamber at 563.557.9200 orbentry@dubuquechamber.com.<br />
Join us at<br />
DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
300 Main Street<br />
DUBUQUE , IA 52001<br />
Business After School is a program<br />
provided by the Dubuque Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce
DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
300 Main Street<br />
DUBUQUE , IA 52001