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Dubuque developer blurs lines between property owner and investor
While some small downtowns across the country are dying, towns like Dubuque, Iowa are growing. John Gronen, founder of Gronen Development explains how their role has evolved into a hybrid of a state economic development, tourism office, and investment firm. Gronen’s approach has been profitable, but isn’t solely focused on the numbers. He doesn’t see…