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Days of Caring Innovation Works Session with Two By Two
In April, 37 community members representing 8 different companies attended a Days of Caring Innovation Session at The Innovation Lab to...
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Entrepreneurship Hub: Financial Education Innovation Works Session
On August 29, a group of 15 entrepreneurs and leaders from financial institutions, including Dupaco, DuTrac, and Dubuque Bank & Trust,...
Sep 14, 20232 min read


A Case Study in Corporate Placemaking
Dupaco Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than 144,000 member-owners. They have 20 locations...
Aug 22, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Parent Engagement
Holy Family Catholic Schools is a private school system located in Dubuque, IA. With a focus on a faith-rich environment a dedication to...
Jul 29, 20221 min read


4 Skills that Foster a Culture of Innovation
When you think about a successful company, what characteristics come to mind? After working with a diverse mix of businesses throughout...
Jul 1, 20222 min read


A Case Study in Product Improvement
Cottingham & Butler is the 5th largest privately held broker in the U.S., and a recognized leader in offering innovative property &...
Jun 9, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Product Development
GOLFTEC has been helping people play better golf since 1995. Now, with over 200 Centers around the world, they’ve used technology and...
May 3, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Marketing Energy
Alliant Energy provides regulated electric and natural gas services to approximately 975,000 electric and approximately 420,000 natural...
Apr 25, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Engaging a Diverse Membership
The Madison Audubon Society works to protect and improve habitats for birds and other wildlife through land acquisition and management,...
Apr 18, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Strategic Planning for Growth
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce in Grinnell, Iowa has an active membership and a unique community. It has a vibrant historic...
Feb 17, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Education & Student Engagement
Wahlert Catholic High School, a private high school located in Dubuque, Iowa, has approximately 500 students and is a part of the Holy...
Feb 10, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Community Innovation
Alliant Energy provides regulated electric and natural gas services to approximately 975,000 electric and approximately 420,000 natural...
Feb 3, 20221 min read


A Case Study in Internal Communication
St. Mark Youth Enrichment is a nonprofit organization serving hundreds of children in Northeast Iowa through before- and after-school and...
Dec 29, 20211 min read


A Case Study in Community Engagement & Public Art
THE CHALLENGE The city of Muscatine, Iowa has an active arts community. They had the opportunity to utilize public spaces to create new...
Dec 16, 20211 min read


A Case Study in Strategic Planning
MercyOne is a connected system of healthcare facilities, with 20,000 employees in Iowa and Nebraska. MercyOne in Dubuque is the leading...
Dec 9, 20211 min read


A Case Study in Product Improvement
THE CHALLENGE A large, global manufacturing company was experiencing a product issue that they estimated was costing them $11 million...
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Alliant Energy Uses Innovation Process to Create Unique Solutions
The Innovation Lab partnered with Alliant Energy to host multiple IDEAthons that created unique solutions for their company, area...
Nov 23, 20211 min read


A Case Study in Literacy and Engagement
Clarinda Community Schools, located in southwest Iowa, is a rural public school system with approximately 1,200 students in PreK through...
Nov 16, 20211 min read


Community Innovation Session Generates Solutions for St. Mark Youth Enrichment
The Innovation Lab recently hosted a Community Innovation Session with St. Mark Youth Enrichment. Participants from multiple area...
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Cascade Innovation Luncheon Generates Ideas Around Recruitment and Retention
In September, Cascade community members came together at the Innovation Lab to generate ideas on attracting and retaining a quality...
Nov 1, 20211 min read
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