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The
Dubuque Chamber Ambassadors are using the latest technology
to provide you with a lasting memory of your grand opening
or celebratory event. In addition to photos, we have movies!
You can download and view your event in streaming video from
this website. It's best to have high-speed access to the Internet.
Details on how to get the most out of this technology are
below on this page.
Learn
how to install the free software required to view our Groovy
Movies.
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Cindy
Steinhauser and Eagle Design Center's Steve Yoder offer their
comments, thanks and congratulations at the ribbon cutting
ceremony that attracted quite a crowd of community leaders
as well as neighbors, family members and well-wishers.Free
brats and beer helped pack 'em in.
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Welcome
to Eagle Design Center at 197 Main Street in Dubuque's Old
Main Historic District.
September
15, 2004
How utterly
perfect! Take a building that's 140 years old, restore its
19th Century era facade, and fill the retail space (two floors)
with products from one of our best and brightest manufacturers
in Dubuque, Eagle Window and Door. This combination of ingredients
in Dubuque's incredibly popular Old Main Street Historic District
is just so right. The Dubuque Ambassadors were on hand with
the independent owners of the retail design center, as were
officials from the plant that is their only supplier, Eagle
Window and Door on Kerper Blvd. This is one of a growing number
of Eagle retail stores or "design centers" as they
are called, to help consumers with replacement windows as
well as windows for new construction, additions, and remodelling
enterprises. What is also wonderful about the location for
this store is that its owners chose the Downtown District.
They could very easily have leased available space on Dubuque's
Westend, but they didn't. Considering the amount of traffic
the lower Main Street area is getting, especially from visitors
from out of town on a typical weekend, the location for this
facility was brilliant. They will reach so many more people
thereby furthering the Eagle Window and Door brand.
All
the photos (including the one featuring Cindy Steinhauser,
Assistant City Manager for the City of Dubuque, at left, are
available as enlargements by merely clicking on them.
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for printing. Above, Ambassadors were at the Dubuque Airport
in September for the christening of a new American Eagle flight
scheduled from Dubuque Regional Airport. Another sign that
Dubuque's economy and traveling public enjoy the convenience
and overall value of a locally originating flight from Dubuque.
Below is a shot from Eagle Eye Realty at Asbury Plaza in Dubuque.
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Ambassadors
with owners and members of the staff from the newly opened
Community Chiropractic Clinic in Dubuque.
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Greeting
the Performers of the Children's Palace of Tianjin, People's
Republic of China
September
3, 2004
Things
have relaxed a bit for citizens of The People's Republic of
China according to the Dubuque Ambassador and Chinese interpreter,
Dick Landis. Dick accompanied the visiting students of The
Children's Palace, a school of music and dance that had sent
its talented young ambassadors to America and Iowa in particular
as part of a state sponsored exchange of business and culture
called "Sister States." Dick, who speaks Chinese
exceedingly well thanks to several years in that region when
he served in the US armed forces, accompanied the students
on a tour of the city, the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,
and he helped during their performance at Washington Junior
High on September 1st. Dubuque Ambassadors were on hand to
greet the students officially on behalf of the Chamber of
Commerce and the City of Dubuque. The movie that accompanies
this story is utterly charming. It features the Ambassadorial
greeting at the Mississippi River Museum and clips from their
performance at Washington Junior High that evening.
Even
though Dick was available to interpret for the students, it
was apparent that some of them knew English and were eager
to try out their skills on virtually everyone they met. Ambassador
Mike Pratt (local real estate agent and performing magician)
demonstrated a coin trick on one of the students, and an audible
"Thank you," came the response from one young boy
who got to keep the quarter that was miraculously pulled from
behind his ear by the "Magic Pratt."
There
is an interview with Dick Landis and some clips from their
performance on the video that runs 10 minutes. The costumes
are beautiful as is the dancing.
Photos
and video by Gary Olsen
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Ribbon
Cutting for Women's Wellness Center
August, 2004
Located
just north of the Mercy Hospital Campus, the Women's Wellness
Center has opened for business under the ownership of Kelly
McMahon. The Ambassadors were on hand as well as many of the
McMahon familymembers and friends to wish this new healthcare
enterprise well. Kelly is not only an entrepreneurial businesswoman
and health care professional, but she has a vision of what
comprehensive health care for women is all about. Learn more
by watching the movie that contains interviews with Kelly
and her family.

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Ribbon
Cutting for DB&T's New Offices in Dubuque's Westend District
August 24, 2004
It rained
a little, but it was not enough to dampen enthusiasm for the
exciting grand opening of Dubuque Bank & Trust's new offices
in Dubuque's Westend District at the corner of Asbury and
Northwest Arterial. The bank lobby was packed to the from
the Loan Department to the teller windows. A delicious buffet
was served, and fun was obviously had by all. Can you imagine
a customer (unknowing of the event taking place) coming in
to deposit a check? Now this is banking! I'll take a receipt
and a chicken wing please. The facility is superbly designed
and evokes the architectural style of the original bank building
on Central Avenue. Our own School Board President and President
and CEO of Dubuque Bank and Trust, Doug Horstmann, is interviewed
on this movie by Dubuque Ambassador Gary Olsen. And the lovely
and talented Carol Townsend, President of the Dubuque Area
Chamber of Commerce, is the master of ceremonies. Click on
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Ground
Breaking for Star Cinema's Theater
August 23, 2004
By next
spring, a new theater will be opening west of Dubuque in Asbury
(to the right of Kohl's)... about the time George Lucas' newest
Star Wars episode is scheduled to premier. The Prairie Du
Chien based AGT Enterprises, owned by the William Adamany
family (Bill Sr. and Bill Jr.), will open their ninth Star
Cinema in the Midwest. It will be a wonder to behold with
14 screens, stadium seating, digital surround sound, and a
lobby so spectacular (a hand painted domed mural is in the
plans) you may just want to hang out at the state-of-the-art
snackbar and skip the feature. The interior design is a combination
of retro styles evocative of those Egyptian-styled theaters
of the golden age of movie houses. Today, theaters have become
much more sophisticated entertainment venues. Watch this video
clip that contains interviews with the owners, and help the
Ambassadors celebrate this exciting new development and a
new golden age of movie houses of the high-tech total family
entertainment variety. Cinematographer on this shoot is
Torry Sipp, Clarke College Communication Student and talented
producer.

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Free
Time Entertainment
July, 2004
Crank
up the Jimmy Buffett and let's set up this mobile Margaritaville!
You won't believe it, but this is actually a grand opening
of a fully mobile tiki bar complete with drink machines, bamboo
fittings, and it's all topped off with an authentic thatched
roof! This marvelous family business can arrive at your
party location, where they will set up the whole thing in
a matter of minutes, and all you have to do is show up with
your guests, flowered shirt and harachi sandles. There are
all kinds of interesting features available.
Owner
of this enterpise is Shannon Lundgren and her family including
mom and dad. Contact number is 563-599-8193. They arrive in
a truck with the whole works, and in the wink of an eye, your
backyard becomes a beach. How cool is that? Great idea, no?
Learn more by watching our video clip. It's about 15 minutes,
or it may be 10... who cares? I'll have another margarita,
please.
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Panera
Bread
July, 2004
This
has been discussed among Panera executives (home base St.
Louis) and regional managers for a long time, apparently.
But according to Panera officials on hand for the ground
breaking ceremonies on JFK Road in Dubuque, "Our timing
couldn't be better with Dubuque's resurgent economy."
It won't be long and we'll be having Panera Bread Bowls of
the soup de jour (do they make a bread spoon?) and taking
home sacks of rolls and pastries (Atkins be damned... Dubuquers
love bread). Panera is a large and growing franchise, and
a local boy who went off to work for them, Brian McGrath,
is coming back to his home town to manage the local store.
Meet him and learn more about this exciting company by watching
this excellent video (about 6 minutes long). Incidentally,
what do you think of a big national franchise joining the
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce before they even turn a shovel
of earth for the store? Way to go Panera! They apparently
know what side of the bread the butter is on.


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Gary
Olsen interviews the manager of the new Advance Auto Parts
Store at 32nd and Central Avenue in Dubuque, Don Stark.
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Advance
Auto Parts at 32nd and Central
July, 2004
A
fascinating place a brand new auto parts store is. There
are neat rows upon rows of car consumables... oil, lubricants,
automobile and truck accessories of every size shape and description.
And in proximity of the check out register are the obligatory
snack foods (a pound of cashews was a little more than 4 bucks
on this Grand Opening day. Add a Slim Jim and a 20 oz. Pepsi
to that, and we have lunch). The fact that a large portion
of Americans still prefer to do much of their own service
(while snacking apparently) on their own vehicles is not lost
on this growing chain of stores that now has two locations
in Dubuque. This one, on 32nd and Central Avenue (locals always
refer to this North End hub as 32nd and Central rather than
the other way around), and their other store in the West End
District on Kennedy Rd. We spoke to the manager, Don Stark,
who has been with the company for several years. He said the
chain has been looking at this North End site for a while
because it serves not just the people who live on the north
side of Dubuque, but all of the northern communities will
be served as well... Sageville, Durango, Rickardsville, Balltown,
Buena Vista, and Holy Cross. Join the Ambassadors as we cut
the ribbon on this
brand new Advance Auto Parts Store.
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Central Bank 1805 JFK Road
February, 2004
It was
great getting together with old friends in the banking business
but in a new bank in Dubuque. Yes, State Central Bank has
opened for business, and they want yours! Mike Reilly and
Linda Budde, long time fixtures in the financial business
in Dubuque, are on hand with Gary Olsen as he interviews them
in advance of the bank's ribbon cutting ceremonies. Join us
for this celebration!
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Cafe
Mana Java, on Main Street in Dubuque, celebrated a ribbon
cutting event this month, and the whole event was downright
tasty! Georgia and Michelle Mihalakis (right) are the owners
of this lovely establishment dedicated to quality, wholesome
bakery goods, sandwiches and fabulous wood-roast pizza.
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Cafe
Mana Java on Dubuque's Lower Main Street
April 2004
It's
already become a magnet in the lower Main Street area of town,
and the Ambassadors were there to celebrate their success.
Cafe Mana Java specializes in gourmet breads and bakery goods,
but their wood-roast pizzas, grilled sandwiches and aromatic
soups are putting the Mihalakis sisters, Michelle and Georgia,
on the map of great eating establishments in the Tri-States.
What's also wonderful about this business is the atmosphere,
the restored building (the original Cooper Wagon Works), friendly
service, entertainment featuring local musicians, a rotating
display of local artists' works, and the originality and continuously
improving menu of product offerings, have put Cafe Mana Java
on track for culinary and cultural landmark status in our
city.

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there's a photo album and movie.
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Redcoats
Witness Historic Ceremony for New Junior High School
April 23,
2004
A new
junior high will be built on Radford Road on the city's western
edge, among the fastest growing areas in the State of Iowa.
On hand was the Dubuque School Board, Dubuque Community School
District administrators, teachers, neighbors, the original
land owners, the Siegert family, members of local and state
government, at least two members of the press, and our own
Dubuque Ambassador Red Coats. Interesting to note, this new
school, financed through the local option sales tax that was
passed by voters, is the first public works project of its
kind in more than 30 years. It represents a $30 million investment
in education and will serve the community for the next several
decades. It is a sure sign that Dubuque is on the grow.
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Salsa's
Mexican Restaurant
April, 2004
As Ambassador
Jack LeBlond says on the front of this intimate little video
clip, "Authentic Mexican Cuisine." So true. This
restaurant becomes another jewel in the downtown crown of
restaurants in Dubuque that span a growing list of ethnic
flavors. The opening of Salsa's helps celebrate the renaissance
of our Downtown District as a place for food, fun, music,
the arts, and culture of all kinds.
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NICC
Childhood Development Center
April, 2004
What
a wonderful story. NICC, among the fastest growing institutions
of higher learning in the state, raised funds and financial
assistance to build a day care facility, but not just any
ordinary day care facility, but a true "early child development"
center. What a great addition to the campus. The facility
serves two purposes. First, it takes care of children with
a curriculum based pre-school program. Second, it provides
a learning lab facility for students who wish to become trained
and certified as early childhood development careerists. It's
a lovely facility and... well... you'll just have to view
the video.
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Lange
Sign Group
April, 2004
Though
this company is new in Dubuque, the people behind it (the
Lange family) have had several years in the on premise sign
business going back to 1956 when patriarch Harold Lange, went
to work for Frank Hardie Advertising. Some of Harold's children
followed their father into the business, working for Frank
Hardie which spun off Larry Weitz Sign Systems, and now, the
Lange family owns their own sign business and their family
name is on the building out at Tammarack Park southwest of
Dubuque.
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East
Dubuque Savings Bank's New Location on Cedar Cross Road
May 3, 2004
The oldest
bank in the Tri-State Area has been growing steadily in recent
years and has added another location for the convenience of
their customers. A striking building evocative of Frank Lloyd
Wright's Prairie Style architecture, the bank is filled with
the best works of local artists, painters, potters and print
makers (EDSB has one of the most inspiring and extensive collection
of works by regional artists). The Ambassador gang assembled
early in the morning on a lovely day in May to help EDSB cut
the red ribbon and usher in customers at this great new Cedar
Cross Road location.
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Dan
Kruse BMW on Century Drive in Dubuque
May 11, 2004
Dan Kruse
and his staff with the help of customers, friends, family
and the Dubuque Chamber Ambassadors, open the newest dealership
facility in Dubuque, Dan Kruse BMW on Century Drive, located
just behind long-standing Dan Kruse Pontiac, Nissan, BMW.
As BMW popularity and ownership numbers have increased in
the Tri-State Area (thanks to Dan and company), Dan Kruse
earned the confidence of BMW North America to establish a
more comprehensive sales and service facility. The showroom
is one of the largest in the area. The new cars sparkeld like
jewels in the late afternoon sun that flooded the showroom.
Dan's
opening was very fitting for a performance/luxury car dealer.
One of the best caterers in town was hired to provide the
food with a distinctive Bavarian flavor. The sausages and
sauerkraut were delectable as was the beef tenderloin on open-face
German rye. And the Matterhorn made of stacked cream puffs
was a monument to the culinary art.
And then
there are the cars. BMW builds the most sought after, classically
stylish and most technically innovative vehicles in the world.
Perhaps the presence of a BMW dealership of this caliber says
something about Dubuque as a durable economy, or maybe we've
become a more viable retail center for the purchase
of durable goods. In either case, join the Dubuque Chamber
Ambassadors as we clip a ribbon, kick some tires, and enjoy
some fabulous food.
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Super
Ambassador Day
In the span
of two days in June 2004, Ambassadors attended four events,
three in one day! We started our day at the Dubuque Greyhound
Park and the Dedication of their new Expansion and Remodeling
project. Then we went to Prudential Financial for their ribbon
cutting at noon. In the afternoon we attended the grand opening
of River City Gifts on lower Main Street. Our fourth event
was the grand opening of Mission Creative on 9th Street. We
combined all of these events in one video that is approximately
40 minutes in length.
The
Dubuque Racing Association just broke ground on a multi-million
dollar expansion program that will not just add space to their
casino, but it also includes extensive remodeling that will
add character to what has become a landmark in the Dubuque
area.
Prudential
Financial's retirement plan administration division (formerly
CIGNA) is in Downtown Dubuque. Prudential acquired CIGNA this
past year. John Kim, the division manager of this growing
firm, makes some excellent comments and provides some useful
perspective on this important community asset.
River
City Gifts now occupies the venerable Webber Building
on lower Main. Teri and her husband, Bill Burdt have take
their artform, sculpted, hand cast and hand painted replicas
of Dubuque landmarks, and expanded it to include a lovely
gift shop featuring everything from gourmet items and local
wine to collectibles, dolls, unusual gifts, and wearables.
The facility now is home to the Burdt's art studio where they
will be making and teaching pottery.
Finally,
Mission Creative, a full-service media design firm,
has evolved from Get Smart Design, the award winning
firm founded by now Creative Director, Jeff McFarland. Mission
Creative is now part of the Woodward Communication organization
(Telegraph Herald) and they provide turnkey service
for all things graphic, from print to multimedia and web.
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Municipal
Services Center Ground Breaking
July, 2004
The
Municipal Services Center, which will serve as a city equipment
deployment and maintenance facility broke ground on a
Kerper Court site on what was a rather blighted section of
land on the old Industrial Peninsula. It not only will become
a much needed facility for Municipal Services of Dubuque,
but it helps reclaim a strategic portion of river area property.
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The
Point Restaurant and Lounge on Rhomberg Ave.
February 20, 2004
What
a fabulous place! This restaurant will no doubt be popular
with the Dubuque tourists and locals alike. What a great location....
drawing a large lunch-hour crowd from Kerper Blvd. and, of
course, it's becoming popular with the neighborhood folks.This
restaurant is destined to become an icon in the Point District.
The Point Restaurant and Lounge used to be the Point Drive-In
(next to Dairy Queen). When it came up for sale, Randy Klauer
just had to have it. Join the new owner Randy and his crew
as we cut the ribbon on this newly opened establishment on
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Henry's
Pub in the lower level of the Rountree Restaurant in Platteville
January
2003
Members
of the Dubuque Ambassadors and the Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce were invited to Platteville, Wisconsin by the Platteville
Chamber of Commerce to join in the celebration of the grand
reopening of Henry's Pub. It was a neat example of how important
it is for us to promote each other (Dubuque and Platteville)
as a total destination. Combined we offer many more features
for visitors, and many businesses in the area realize this
hence we have more than a few dual memberships among area
businesses in Wisconsin and Illinois. Click on the movie button
and let's visit Henry's Pub, resurrected watering hole that
is sure to be a popular spot. It's located on the main highway
alongside the Park Hotel and is the lower level of Platteville's
famed Rountree Restaurant.

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RCS
Computers 5025 Wolfe Road in Dubuque (off Radford)
November,
2003
The proverbial
wisdom is, "Buy a company when you are buying a computer."
That is to say, it's the service relationship this is critical
to your long-term success with technology. This is one of
the core values of this technology provider on the west end
of Dubuque. John and Lisa Regan are all about holding hands
with the customers so to speak. "We are all in this together,"
says John, "and we are totally dedicated to making you,
our customer completely comfortable with your purchase."
Learn more by watching the video clip we prepared, and when
you're looking for a new computer provider, give these fine
folks a shot.

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Arbor
Glen Apartments Grand Opening
October,
2003
Lovely
and affordable apartments open in Dubuque, and we have photos
of the celebration!
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The
West End Dubuque Water Tower Dedication
December
1, 2003
Isn't
it nice to be able to say to anyone who will listen, especially
out of town relatives, "Dubuque has the best water in
the U.S!"? Well, it's true. Maybe we should bottle and
sell it and create a revenue stream for the city. What do
you think? In any event, as the city grows and improves its
services to citizens and businesses, a West End water tower
was inevitable, and here we have the dedication. Learn a few
things about where our water comes from an how it's managed.
Running time about 6 minutes.

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Best
Buy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
November
2003
Hold
on to your hat and grab your credit card. This is going to
be a roof raiser as ribbon cuttings go. This is the most motivated
group of employees we've ever seen as the Ambassadors help
in unveil this long-awaited electronics and technology superstore.
This video reveals more than just the store's interior and
wonderful people. On this occasion, Best Buy employees made
a $10,000 donation to our local United Way campaign right
off the bat! Talk about relationship building and getting
off to a great start with the community!

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The
Grand River Center Grand Opening and Dedication
October
2003
Clarke
College's Communication Department Multimedia Lab produced
this excellent video highlighting the grand opening of the
Grand River Center in Dubuque. The Grand River Center is Dubuque,
Iowa's river front conference and convention center, a state
of the art architectural and multimedia masterpiece for the
21st Century. It's one of the jewels in the crown that we
call the America's River Project that includes the National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the Grand Harbor Hotel
and Water Park, and a growing list of amenities along the
riverfront in Dubuque.


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a biscotti as she endeavors to christen the newest Starbuck's
coffee bar in the city at Clarke College. This great establishment
does its own baking!
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Starbucks
Coffee Bar at the Kehl Center, Clarke College
November
2003
Clarke
Communication Student Meghan Hackett helped shoot this video!
Did you
see those cookies featured in this movie clip? The macadamia
nut and white chocolate number? And what about those biscotti's?
You know that biscotti in Italian means "twice baked?"
That leads us to our next bit of interesting information about
this new campus coffee bar at Clarke College... they do
their own baking. Well, we've always known Clarke was
a culinary hotbed with a tradition of excellence and the best
college catering service in town, and it's great to know they
are maintaining this tradition. The Starbucks Coffee Bar is
the latest example of an interesting on-campus phenomenon
on our nation's college's, the presence of brand-name franchises.
It's a great move for the schools (i.e. revenue stream) and
a great opportunity for large companies like Starbucks to
build brand loyalty.

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University
of Dubuque Oyen Soccer Field Dedication
September
2003
It was
a somewhat cold and blustery day as the Ambassadors took to
the brand new UD Soccer Field on Dodge Street. What a fabulous
field made possible through the generosity of two families
who were honored at the festivities held between the women's
game and the men's game. There's some great soccer action
on the video clip (about 6 minutes) and an interview with
the President of the University of Dubuque Dr. Jeffery Bullock.
The University is expanding and becoming a real economic force
in the Dubuque community like never before.

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The CharHouse
Restaurant on Kennedy Road
October 2003
Gus Theodoridis
is the owner of this incredible new restaurant on Kennedy
Road in Dubuque. After 12 years operating the Family Restaurant
on Dodge Street, all the while listening to his customers,
he introduced some traditional Greek recipes on his menu,
and he earned a loyal following.
Now he
has opened the restaurant of his dreams, the classically appointed,
CharHouse. The menu contains many fine dishes, and of course
he specializes in steaks, sea food, and there are always a
few surprises.

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Grand
Opera House Ribbon Cutting on the Sign and Lobby Project
The Grand
Opera House is perhaps the oldest surviving theater building
in Iowa, and for sure the oldest theater in Dubuque. Originally
constructed in 1889, the Grand Opera House is on the Historic
Register, and it has been the home to one of the most vibrant
and active community theater organizations in the Tri-State
Area. The rennovation and restoration of the theater has been
going on for several years, and more is yet to be completed.
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The Gateway
Project Campaign Kickoff and Replica Unveiling
Join
us for October 1st's gala opening of Rotary Club's Dubuque
Gateway Project and unveiling of the sign replica. This project,
developed in collaboration with Bill and Teri Burdt of River
City Gifts, will raise $155,000 to pay for the real things,
large stone, brick and steel signs that will grace our entries
to the city of Dubuque. Learn more about the project by visiting
the project's website where you can order your own replica
online!

Gary
Olsen is the Gateway Project's designer and is the master
of ceremonies of this event. Fellow Ambassadors managed to
cut the smallest ribbon on record with the largest pair of
red scissors imaginable. You just have to see it to believe
it.
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Table
Mound Addition and Renovation Ribbon Cutting
Join
the Dubuque Chamber Ambassadors for a ribbon cutting and tour
of the new Table Mound Elementary School Addition and Renovation
project. This is a wonderful example of how the community
and the school district has worked together to provide a facility
that is multi-use and will serve as a cultural and recreational
focal point for its community.
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Next
Generation Wireless Asbury
Plaza Sept.
2003
We cut
the ribbon on this new cell phone service provider, and we
learned a few things about this vital business in the Dubuque
area. A U.S. Cellular representative, this crew is all about
reliability, value added service, and putting you in the right
calling plan.
Join
the Dubuque Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon, do some interviews,
sample snacks and beverages, and.... wait a minute... who's
cell phone is that? Oh, it's mine. Sorry. This will only take
a second.
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American
Imaging in Dubuque,
a New and Authorized Xerox Dealer
Nathan
Hoffmann is large and in charge of this new Xerox dealership
in Central Avenue in Dubuque. American Imaging started out
in the third-party cartridge business that has saved his copier
clients a ton of money, and now his business is growing to
include more full service copier sales and support. What's
cool is, Nathan is a Dubuque-born businessman who left for
Colorado when he pursued his career, and decided to return
to Dubuque, start is family and his business in his home town.
What a great story.

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Los
Aztecas Galena August 2003
The Dubuque
Area Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the opening of the second
Los Aztecas restaurant in the Tri-State Area. Lovers of authentic
Mexican cuisine have come to love the Dubuque Los Aztecas
on Dodge St., and now a second restaurant is now open in Galena
in the Highway 20 shopping plaza where Dick's Supermarket
is located.
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Ben
Franklin Custom
Frame, Gallery and Art Supplies, Plaza 20
Sept.
2003
This
is not so much a new business as a "relocated" business,
but that term would not be adequate to describe precisely
what happened to this home-owned enterprise. For several years
the store was a craft supplies and custom framing operation
at Wacker Plaza, but as the competitive landscape changed
with the arrival of Hobby Lobby and Michael's Crafts, the
Cogan family decided that it would be best to go with their
value-added strengths, (primarily framing), retain the fine
art supplies, and relocate to Plaza 20 where they could concentrate
their retail space on home decor gallery pieces and wonderful
custom framing options for customers. See for yourself this
exciting transformation. This is a story about adapting and
prospering in the Tri-States business landscape. Oh, and Ben
Franklin has a nice frame and matte for that landscape...
let the Cogan's show you.
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The
Homestead and Olde Main Street Candle Company Sept.
2003
The Dubuque
Area Chamber Ambassadors conduct a ribbon cutting for the
Homestead on Main, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce
headquarters. It's formerly Bo Jangles Imprinted Sportswear
(which is still a part of this business), but now it's combined
with candles and gift baskets. The music on this video is
performed by friends of the owner, Mississippi Band, and it
is wonderful.

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Los
Aztecas Galena August 2003
The Dubuque
Area Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the opening of the second
Los Aztecas restaurant in the Tri-State Area. Lovers of authentic
Mexican cuisine have come to love the Dubuque Los Aztecas
on Dodge St., and now a second restaurant is now open in Galena
in the Highway 20 shopping plaza where Dick's Supermarket
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The
Riverwalk Pavilion Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Sept.
9, 2003
Join
the Dubuque Area Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate with
the Dubuque Rotary Club the culmination of a five year fund
raising project that built the Riverwalk Pavilion on the river's
edge, a starting point for those disembarking river boats
as they dock in Dubuque. It is spectacular in every way. It
will be a favorite site for weddings and celebrations, photography
opportunities, and who knows what else? (Running Time about
11 minutes)

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Toreros
Mexican Restaurant- Grand Opening
Tuesday,
Aug. 26th, 2003, Dubuque Ambassadors donned their red coats
on a hot day for some wonderful hot food at the grand opening
and ceremonial ribbon cutting for Toreros Mexican Restaurant
at 4029 Pennsylvania See this delightful album of photos.
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O'Reilly's
Auto Parts
at JFK and Pennsylvania
We have
a delightful album of photos with links to printable versions
available for you. This was a lovely event despite the heat.
Someone commented this weather can be hard on vehicles, but
now there's a strategicvally located auto parts company available
to help motorists. O'Reilly Auto Parts!
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DDI
Incorporated... Creating an International Hub
of Trade in Dubuque, Iowa
The Dubuque
Ambassadors were once again at Dubuque's Industrial Park West
for the ribbon cutting ceremonies of yet another new business
in our city. This one is extremely interesting in that they
are involved in trade with manufacturing sources in the People's
Republic of China. See how this fascinating new business can
perform international trade without having to be in high-rent
office space in Manhatten. Meet J.B. and Dana Priest, partners
in the firm, and find out what DDI stands for by watching
the video clip.

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Joyce's
Tugboat at the Yacht Basin, Dubuque,
Iowa
The Dubuque
Ambassadors were on hand to celebrate the opening of Joyce's
Tugboat on the river at the Dubuque Yacht Basin. Joyce Myatt,
her husband, Art, and son Dominic Pantaleo are from McHenry,
Illinois. They are boaters and love the river, and since Dominic
is a chef, it was a natural to open a family business at this
splendid location. Joyce's Tugboat specializes in all homemade
food, spectacular pizzas, hand-cut steaks and French fries
(not frozen), and the best roast beef sandwiches we've ever
tasted (Ambassadors had their monthly meeting in their banquet
room, so we speak of this with some authority). This is a
wonderful family with a lot of spirit and entrepreneurial
ability, and they would just love to have you over even if
you're not a boater. Everyone loves good home-cooked food.
By the way, there's a great little out take on the end of
this clip when the cameraman's cell phone rings.
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Cold
Stone Creamery Wacker
Plaza, Dubuque
This
is a very special story about a nice couple (the Berntgen's,
Jim and Linda), a great franchise opportunity Cold Stone Creamery),
and how everything came together with a little help from the
Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development representative,
Terry Sullivan. Below, Terry is interviewed by Ambassador
Gary Olsen. Terry provides insights into the process of starting
a new business with an emphasis on market research and sound
business planning. Combine these ingredients with the Dubuque
Chamber Ambassadors, a big red scissors, and buckets of ice
cream, and you have a double dip cone full of fun.
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Honest
John's Emporium 82 Main Street In Dubuque
This
family owned retail business has migrated their success from
Galena, Illinois, to our Lower Main Street district. Join
the Andresen family, John, Donna (below), and Terri
Meadows, as they cut the ribbon on their new store in an old
neighborhood with none other than the Dubuque Chamber Ambassadors.
Donna Andresen told us he's been in retail for a long time
and has successfully dragged most of her children along with
her. Terri Meadows is her daughter and the manager of their
newest store on 82 Main Street in Dubuque.
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Giese
Manufacturing
Industrial Park West on Chavennelle
Road June 23, 2003
What
a great family business! The Giese family has successfully
formed a metal working business featuring high technology
precision laser cutting at their new location in Industrial
Park West. It's a great manufacturing firm with customers
far and wide. Join the Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon with
the Giese family, employees and friends.

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is Ambassador Gary Olsen interviewing Rick Dickinson, CEO
of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation that played an
important role in helping the Giese's build their new manufacturing
facility.
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Verlo
Mattress Factory Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
June 2003
Join
the Ambassadors as we meet Rod Leibfried and the gang at Verlo
Mattress Factory on Dodge Street. This is a unique video,
but we won't tell you why. But you get a bunch of Ambassadors
together in a mattress factory, and the fun ensues. Watch
for the classic Ambassador Out Take at the end of the clip
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Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium addresses the crowd
as Mayor Duggan and the Ambassadors look on. Gary Olsen interviews
Gordy Kilgore of the Mississippi River Hall of Fame.
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Dubuque's
Riverwalk Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, June 2003
Our intrepid
Ambassadors venture to the river's edge and dedication ceremonies
for a key component in the America's River Project, the beautifully
paved and decorated Riverwalk that extends from the Ice Harbor
to the old Star Brewery and the historic Dubuque Shot Tower.
This is an historic video clip that features the president
of the Mississippi River Hall of Fame and retired radio newsman,
Gordy Kilgore interviewed by Ambassador, Gary Olsen.
  
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Dupaco
Community Credit Union in Asbury on Saratoga Road
June 2003
Join
the Dubuque Ambassadors as we venture to Asbury, Iowa, on
the vibrant edge of Dubuque's westward growth to help Dupaco
Community Credit Union open its newest branch office.
  
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Fidelity
Bank, Asbury Rd. Dubuque, IA Ribbon Cutting June 2003
The oldest
chartered bank in Dubuque County returns to the City of Dubuque
to open a new facility on Asbury Road on the city's growing
West Side. Join Ambassador Carol Townsend as we welcome President
Tom Larson, Manager Nancy Dunkel, and Accounting VP Jim Kennedy
with the rest of the Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon on this
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Mail
Services Unlimited 2270 Twin Valley Rd., Dubuque, IA
This
family owned business started by partners, Lori Kelchen and
David Hickson, can save businesses significant costs in handing,
sorting, and bulk mailing. The founders are here surrounded
by Ambassador Redcoats, their children, family and friends
as they cut the ribbon on June 6th, 2003.
  
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Creative
Mortgage Solutions, Galena, Illinois
We clearly
had incredible food at this grand opening of this newest mortgage
company located on Irvine Street across from Dick's Supermarket
in Galena, Illinois. We met the Hasselblad family, Kent and
Naomi, and we had a great time. This new famil- owned business
is dedicated to obtaining the most competitive mortgage rates
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Miguel's
Coffee Bar
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting 806 Wacker Drive May 14,
2003
Another
great Ambassadors event at this new family owned business
in Dubuque. Miguel Sanchez and his family have opened Dubuque's
newest coffee bar at Warren Plaza (the building next to Shopko).
Join the gang as we cut the ribbon and a freshly grilled sandwich...
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Wilwert's
Harley Davidson
145 N.
Crescent Ridge, behind Hearland Inn on Highway 20 (near Hobby
Lobby)
This
could be one of the best videos we've ever produced. A room
full of motorcycles and extremely interesting people and you
get the picture. Wilwert's represents three generations in
the motorcycle business, and that's also why this story is
so cool. It's still a family enterprise.
  
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Inside
Decor Rental specializes in parties and events. They've evolved
renting everything you need for a successful party into complete
party and event planning services.
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Decor Rental Ribbon Cutting
April 16, 2003
This
home-grown business is located at 1001 N. Cascade Road next
to Tri-State Golf. Owned by Lisa and Jerry Graf, this company
was first located downtown Dubuque but has moved to a more
spacious location on the west side.

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America's
River Press Conference April 15,
2003
Jerry
Enzler hosts a press conference that announces the opening
date of America's River's National River Museum and Aquarium
(June 28th). You've got to see the aligator in this 5 minute
highlight clip.
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Donna
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TJ's
Custom Crafted Mattress Factory - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
and Tour 3414 Pennsylvania Ave.
Join
the Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon and welcome a new home-grown
family business to the West End neighborhood. This is Bill,
by the way... doesn't he look like a craftsman is supposed
to look? We thought you would agree. We also took a tour and
watched a real mattress being manufactured. Click on the
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24-7
Communication, 980 Cedar Cross Road, fills an important niche
in the personal answering services marketplace.
Join
the Ambassadors as we cut the ribbon and welcome this new
and home-grown family business to the neighborhood. Click
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Quebecor
Word Expansion Celebration March
15, 2003
Join the Ambassadors as we tour Quebecor World
and share in the celebration of this fine Dubuque firm that
represents the largest printing company in the world with
over 40,000 employees worldwide and approximately 300 here
in Dubuque. Click on photos to see enlargements.
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Java
Jeans Coffee House on University Avenue (across from Jack's
Chicken Palace) Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
A caffeine
infused celebration for Dubuque's newest spot to be.
This
is the third Java Jeans to open in the Tri-State Area, and
it is a welcome addition to our social/beverage market. Join
us as we interview the original Java Jean, cut the ribbon,
and have a cup of Java!
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Ambassador's President Tom Reilly laughs it up with Jean. It's
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Pines
HealthCare Center for Women Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Doctor
Dan Bohle and Kelly McMahon collaborate to bring specialized
healthcare for women to the Dubuque area. Join us for a tour
and the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Once
again, a local entrepreneurial physician, Dan Bohle, has succeeded
in filling an important niche in the health care marketplace,
and contributing to Dubuque's growing reputation as a regional
health care center. Here Donna Smith, County Board of Supervisors,
welcomes Dr. Bohle. Officials from the city and Chamber of
Commerce were also in attendance.
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Mississippi
Valley Regional Blood Center Grand
Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Join
us at these wonderful new facilities on Asbury Road and welcome
the principal supplier of blood to area hospitals.

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Ambassadors
At The National Guard Armory
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here to join the Ambassadors as they wish Good Luck and God
Speed the Iowa National Guard 1555th Unit as the depart from
Dubuque on February 10, 2003
  
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The
River 101.1FM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The
River 101.1FM is Dubuque's newest radio station, and we had
a ribbon cutting at the Diamond Joe to celebrate this great
country radio station created by the folks at Radio Dubuque.
  
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Grand
Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the FloorShow Furniture and
Floor Covering Outlet Store
(lower level
of Hobby Lobby on Highway 20 West)
January 2003
One
of Dubuque's great names in furniture in recent years, this
Flexsteel dealer now has two locations in Dubuque from which
to offer great products and service at exceptional prices.
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The
Grand Opening of Grand Harbor Hotel and Water Park
We inaugurated this feature with a video of
the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Harbor Resort and
Waterpark in Dubuque. This impressive property is a cornerstone
of the entire river front redevelopment project.Through thoughtful
planning and collaboration among developers, government officials,
and citizens, it will provide enormous economic momentum.
December
2002
  
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