Membership Opportunities

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Downtown Dubuque business and civic leaders continue to dedicate financial, technical and physical support to downtown revitalization. Dubuque Main Street has regained its position as a true catalyst for economic development. Shouldn’t you and your business be a part of this transformation? Join us.

Membership Opportunities

The historic core that is downtown is a major part of Dubuque’s growth potential.

Since 1985, the commitment from downtown Dubuque businesses to Dubuque Main Street has produced dynamic results! Our results are unmatched by any other city in the United States, but we are not finished.

Our city center has more to renovate, restore, and re-expose to economic prosperity.

In a state-wide study, national consultants with Place Economics indicated, “Dubuque has merged the concepts of smart cities, downtown revitalization, and historic preservation to become perhaps the best small-city example of comprehensive sustainable development in the nation.”

You can be part of the resurgence while getting exposure for your business! Call or email us to inquire how to become a featured business on this site: 563.588.4400.

$675 Million
DMS was recognized by the State of Iowa for surpassing $675 million in private downtown investment since 1990.
$30 Million
DMS and the city realized $30 million in improvement investments last year.
$47.2 Million
Through Dubuque Main Street’s management of Dubuque…And All That Jazz!, as well as support of other downtown festivals and events, DMS helps lead the city in its $47.2 million arts economic impact.
$250 Thousand
DMS secured and utilized more than $250,000 in grant funding for building rehabilitations, equipment, streetscape amenities, cultural initiatives, special events, and the downtown cleanup. This includes $65,000 to realize a strategic façade improvement program along the Central Avenue corridor of the Washington Neighborhood.
125,000 Attendees
Dubuque Farmers’ Market continues to grow and prosper under the leadership of DMS, accommodating up to 5,000 people each Saturday of the market season.
DMS Effects Market-Rate Housing/Business Districts
DMS advocated for programs encouraging development and restoration for market-rate housing units in the downtown districts and for infrastructure improvement in our business district.

Tax Deductible?

Is My Investment Tax Deductible?

Yes, all investments made to the Annual Appeals are fully tax deductible by law for businesses and individuals. DMS is a Registered 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization in the State of Iowa and United States.

DMS Budget

What is Dubuque Main Street’s budget?

Dubuque Main Street’s operating budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 is approximately $250,000. We rely on approximately 60% of these dollars to come from the businesses in our district. Other sources of revenue include a purchase of service agreement with the City of Dubuque, vendor fees, and promotional events. All money raised is spent locally.

District Boundaries

What are the district boundaries of Dubuque Main Street?

Our district encompasses First to Twenty-second Streets, Bluff to White Streets, the Port of Dubuque, Central to White to 22nd Streets, and the Historic Millwork District.

DMS Leadership

What is the Leadership of Dubuque Main Street?

An 18-member board of directors leads Dubuque Main Street. These directors consist of property and business owners and business leaders in the Downtown district. In addition, Dubuque Main Street has three dedicated, full-time staff members.

DMS Purpose

DMS Overview

Dubuque Main Street is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and ongoing support of downtown as the place in our community to live, work & play.

Districts

Dubuque Main Street Serves Each Downtown District Using Four Areas of Concentration:   

Design – Attractive building and store fronts, streets, signs, green space and well preserved architecture
 Economic Development – Business growth and job creation are made possible with financial assistance and incentives. This leads to a strong commercial community.
Promotion – We bring people downtown to live, work & play
Organization – We build partnerships by collaborating between many organizations, across the public/private spectrum.