Best places to work April 16, 2023

CELEBRATING DUBUQUE’S BEST

BEST PLACES TO

WORK D U B U Q U E

Congratulations Winners! The Methodology

TH Media and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce have come together to present the Best Places to Work in Dubuque! To ensure accurate, unbiased results, TH Media and the Chamber selected Workforce Research Group to be the workplace research partner for the program. Workforce Research Group utilized both their Employer Survey and their Employee Feedback Survey to identify the winners. 20% of the workplace evaluation was based on what the employers do for their employees. The other 80% of the evaluation came from the employee feedback survey. The Process

Workforce Research Group uses an 80-question survey to understand the employee experience in each organization fully. Employee engagement of what they refer to as “Core Employee Experience” was 96% for this group of winners. The national average is about 35%. Congratulations to the Best Places to Work in Dubuque for 2023!

We celebrate Dubuque’s 2023 Best Places to Work East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) Eide Bailly LLP Harris Golf Cars Sales and Service Managed Solutions Group MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions PBS Systems

Dubuque Bank and Trust Company Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. Honkamp, P.C. Kunkel & Associates, Inc Lime Rock Springs/Pepsi Dubuque Origin Design Tucker Freight Lines

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Dubuque Bank & Trust

WHO WE ARE

first home, open a small business or provide resources so a commercial business can grow and expand. As a community bank, DB&T and its employees provides over 1,200 hours of service, contribute over $1 million to local nonprofits and serve on over 40 nonprofit boards since 2016.

Founded in 1935, Dubuque Bank & Trust has helped thousands of commercial, small business and individuals with their financial future. DB&T’s local leadership and banking teams are backed by the strength, stability and expertise of its $20 billion holding company, HTLF. This enables the bank to offer the advantages of a full-service local banking experience with the technology, efficiency and strength that companies and individuals need.

IN A NUTSHELL “Community is at the center of who we are.”

STAYING POWER Employees choose DB&T for growth and advancement, a collaborative workplace, perks and benefits and well as an organization that lives its mission. As part of HTLF, the organization provides many opportunities for advancement and growth whether it be at DB&T or within HTLF. As a bank helping individuals and businesses, teams often have to collaborate with others, both within DB&T and HTLF, to assure they are doing what is best for the client. Outstanding benefits and perks range from a paid volunteer day, competitive 401(k) match, paid mental health support and

WHAT WE’RE LIKE DB&T leaders believe the bank truly lives its mission: “Enriching lives one customer, employee and community at a time.” Those three targets are vitally important with employees are at the center of “who we are and how we succeed.” Company leaders strive to assure a good, collaborative workplace providing top-of-the-line benefits to support our employees. Customers are the focus and provide the bank with its purpose, whether that be helping individuals purchase their

other items. Employees love that they get to live the mission as the company encourages employees’ involvement in the community and helps facilitate interactions if needed.

CORE VALUES “We demonstrate our core values of integrity, community, accountability and excellence through the products and service, and charitable contributions to our communities. Through our benefits, educational programs, advancement opportunities, and performance management programs for employees. We strive to make excellent experiences for customers and employees, and to do the right thing to the best of our ability as a business and an employer.”

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East Central Intergovernmental Association WHO WE ARE

East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) is a council of governments formed in 1974 with the goal of developing regional solutions for local governments facing similar problems. ECIA is committed to empowering eastern Iowa communities and enhancing the quality of life in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson counties. Through ECIA membership, local governments share resources they could not afford individually. The services and programs provided by ECIA cover six broad categories: community development, economic development, housing assistance, special programs, transit, and transportation and planning. The mission of ECIA is to empower communities and their people through sustainable partnerships; promoting equity and inclusivity; and providing services to enhance the quality of life in the region

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WHAT WE’RE LIKE The work done by ECIA is critical to the communities and citizens it serve. From working with water and sewer issues to making homes with children and woman lead-safe, to providing grant writing and technical assistance to communities and other non-profits, to providing homeless programming and transportation, ECIA responds to the need of the individuals it serves. In order to accomplish all of those tasks, it takes a great staff. ECIA is extremely fortunate to have a great staff who offer awesome skillsets, great passion and dedication to every project that is worked on. ECIA staff cares about each and every one of the 72 municipalities they call their customers.

home), great health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and time off. The staff appreciates the flexibility at ECIA. Staff treat one another like a community. Many employees have been there for 20+ years.

IN A NUTSHELL Community. Family. Wellness. Growth. Team. ECIA is a place that promotes positive work-life balance, a supportive atmosphere and provides opportunity for staff to grow and develop at healthy pace.

STAYING POWER

CORE VALUES

Employees stay at ECIA because they truly enjoy what they do. They enjoy making a difference in the lives of those who live in the communities they serve. ECIA also provides excellent benefits including flexible schedules (allowing staff to work two days a week from

ECIA demonstrates these core values daily: 1. Professionalism (competent, ethical) 2. Respectful and caring 3. Integrity and accountability 4. Accessible and affordable 5. Effective, timely and efficient 6. Proactive and responsive 7. Teamwork.

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Eide Bailly

WHO WE ARE Eide Bailly is a top 25 CPA firm in the nation with more than 40 offices in the U.S. and India. As a full-service accounting and business advisory firm, Eide Bailly performs traditional CPA services of attest (audits, reviews, compilations), tax and outsourced managed services. The firm also has management advisory services including ongoing COVID-19 training and monitoring, forensics, cost segregation, research and development, cybersecurity, IT, internal auditing and many other non-traditional services. Clients benefit from customized, personal service and enjoy access to more than 3,000 professionals with diverse skill sets and experiences. “We pride ourselves on being leaders in the industries we serve offering valuable perspectives beyond our core strength of accounting and tax compliance. We’re here to help guide the strategy and operations of your organization, and we aim to ensure our clients feel connected.”

WHAT WE’RE LIKE Eide Bailly is a company that puts employees first. They allow for flexible work schedules and give access to a variety of resources to help our staff manage their personal and mental help. Eide Bailly excels in its drive to cultivate a healthy work culture for its employees. Through community involvement events, collaborative work across all levels, and opportunities to learn and grow. Eide Bailly invests and promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity making sure that all their employees feel heard.

IN A NUTSHELL Eide Bailly’s workplace culture is one of professionalism, development and inclusivity.

STAYING POWER The flexibility that Eide Bailly not only allows but encourages is one major key to employee retention. Having an option of flexibility is part of the new normal that the organization has always encouraged. That helps strike the work/life balance everyone strives for. Eide Bailly cares about its employees and provides both mental and physical

applications at no cost for employees to stay mentally and physically fit, helping them with that important balance.

CORE VALUES Core values include caring for external and internal clients with a passion to go the extra mile; respecting peers and their individual contributions; conducting themselves with the highest level of integrity at all times; trusting and supporting one another; being accountable for the overall success of the firm, not just individual or office success. Employees are encouraged to stretch to be innovative and creative, while managing the related risks. Additionally, “we recognize the importance of maintaining a balance between work and home life, promote positive working relationships, and enjoy our jobs all while having fun!”

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Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. WHAT WE’RE LIKE

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. is a mission-driven organization that never loses sight of the people it serves, valuing employees’ dedication and hard work to live the mission every day. The Goodwill mission: To help people overcome barriers to independence. Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, since 1960, Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency and a CARF-accredited rehabilitation service provider. Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by providing job skills training, employment opportunities, career development programs and in-home supportive services throughout a 22-county area. The nonprofit’s leadership constantly keeps team members and their families at the forefront of decisions, with all efforts pointed to enhancing the lives of employees and clients while strengthening families and communities.

Goodwill’s culture is the feeling of family throughout the organization. Goodwill’s board of directors and leadership constantly keep team members and their families at the forefront of decisions. One benefit unique to Goodwill is its employee enrichment program that is designed to develop and empower team members to realize their full potential. Program coordinators work one-on-one with team members to identify their goals and challenges, such as a desire to increase education credentials or job skills, child care, transportation, or financial literacy and connect them with the appropriate community resources to address their individual needs.

STAYING POWER No matter what job you have at Goodwill, you are part of a team that makes a positive impact on the lives of individuals, their families and the community.

IN A NUTSHELL Goodwill is a mission-driven organization that never loses sight of the people it serves, valuing employees’ dedication and hard work to living the mission every day.

CORE VALUES “We empower others to use their knowledge, experiences, and talents to succeed and help others to succeed. We provide opportunities for people to grow, improve and create the life they want to live. We treat all people with respect, dignity, and empathy. We are committed to the constant improvement of people, programs, and operations. We partner with people and organizations that have similar goals so that we can all provide a better quality of life to those in our communities. We act with integrity, honesty, and transparency. We maintain a constant spirit of service. We share success stories with each other and with the public. We help people achieve their goals.”

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Harris Golf Cars

Harris Golf Cars is a family-owned business founded by Terry Harris in 1979. As the business has grown, so has the family affiliation. Terry’s son, Scott Harris, is president of Harris Golf Cars, and his son-in-law, Steve Haldeman, is the company vice president. The company strives to provide excellent sales and service to golf courses and both private and commercial customers. Harris Golf Cars is one of the largest Yamaha distributors in the country with a territory that covers Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska. The company offers Yamaha’s complete line of golf car vehicles to cover a wide range of needs from golf to off-road or turf transportation, as well as award-winning service departments with factory trained technicians to provide the best service in the industry.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE As a full-service Yamaha golf car distributor, Harris Golf Cars employees work very hard to offer the best sales and service to all clients. Employees focus on providing a level of customer service that surpasses expecta-

tions and maintains a family environment company-wide where everyone is part of the team. Employees believe it is easy to work together when selling a product they are proud to stand behind and have a common goal to provide exceptional customer service. Each team member has a very important role in providing customers with the best experience possible.

STAYING POWER As a family-owned business, Harris tries to create a comfortable and enjoyable family atmosphere where everyone feels appreciated. The opinions of all employees are valued, and communication is key to keeping the business running smoothly. They work together to be successful, but also to ensure everyone feels a part of each success. The team shares the common objectives of growth, support and success.

IN A NUTSHELL Harris Golf Cars is passionate about its customers and its products, and leaders believe the company employees are an extension of the family, recognizing the value of communi-

cation in order to maintain a positive, respectful and cohesive work environment.

CORE VALUES “At Harris Golf Cars, we value the integrity of every person that walks through our doors. We believe in leading our team by example and treating each other with respect.” The team environment encourages everyone to contribute with their strengths and grow when learning and training opportunities are presented. “We strive to make the workplace a positive and authentic atmosphere for employees where communication is key and as a result our team can provide customers with informative and excellent customer service.”

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Honkamp, P.C.

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business consulting firm and the largest Iowa-based CPA firm (Accounting Today, 2022). Serving client organizations from coastto-coast, clients range from privately-held organizations to individuals and nonprofits. Honkamp specializes in various industries including construction and real estate, dental practices, franchises, health care, and manufacturing and distribution. Honkamp is headquartered in Dubuque with additional locations in Waukee, Hiawatha and Davenport in Iowa; Geneseo, Ill., and Madison, Platteville and Oshkosh in Wisconsin. Honkamp adds value for clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE Honkamp focuses on the importance of each individual employee through mutual respect, open communications, continuous

learning opportunities, performance management programs, mentoring programs and regular feedback. The flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, medical and parental leave time and summer office hours promote time for the people our employees care about most – family and friends. The leadership team is very cognizant that the broader employees’ backgrounds, experiences and education becomes the more diverse their views and insights evolve. Honkamp fosters forward thinking, innovation, diversity, ethics and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients’ needs. The result is a collaborative environment that respects individual needs and promotes ongoing development.

STAYING POWER Honkamp is a forward-thinking, fast-growing firm that provides stability for the employees. The focus has and will always be on appreciating the current employees while recruiting new employees to the local area. This creates a sense of wellbeing knowing that an employer is willing and able to provide a

stable, long-term career path.

IN A NUTSHELL Honkamp promotes a culture of seeing everyone as individuals with families, friends and outside interests first and employees second.

CORE VALUES “Caring team members and clients give our firm a family feel. We truly care about each other’s success. Innovation allows us to develop leading-edge solutions, leverage technology as a strategic enabler and go beyond traditional services to foster an entrepreneurial culture where new ideas are the norm. Delivering on our commitments and exceeding expectations is important to us. We want to assist our team members and clients in reaching their maximum potential through communication and teamwork.”

Honkamp thanks each of our employees for making us a Best Place to Work!

WE’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF HELPING YOURS.

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Kunkel & Associates WHO WE ARE

Kunkel & Associates is a commercial insurance brokerage and consulting firm specializing in customized coverage of transportation insurance, property and casualty fields as well as group employee benefits. Kunkel works with management and employees to provide guidance, direction and advice on the various specialized services it offers.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE Kunkel has established a reputation of strong dedication to the businesses, families and individuals to whom it provides outstanding protection. With the ongoing support of customers and partnering insurance carriers, along with the loyalty and hard work of employees, Kunkel remains centered on the values of personalized attention and long lasting relationships.

Kunkel is equally dedicated and loyal to its employees, providing a fun, warm and supportive work environment. Kunkel is fair, flexible and provides autonomy to every member of the team. Kunkel works to develop employees to reach their highest potential and offers an impressive total rewards package to each team member. It’s a place of integrity, respect, development and most importantly -- sense of humor. It’s a work hard, play hard family environment. Family always comes first.

STAYING POWER Everyone has a sense of belonging at Kunkel. “We take time to celebrate each other and our success as a company.” Employees feel empowered and are encouraged and supported to get involved in the community. Employees can work in the office or from home remotely. Everyone has a voice. Kunkel holds a lot of events throughout the year such as Halloween dress up, pumpkin carving contests, Easter egg hunt for kids, tailgate parties, birthday celebrations,

bowling events, pumpkin patch/hayrides, holiday parties, to name a few. We have an onsite workout facility open to all employees and spouses. Kunkel is generous with total rewards and advancement potential.

IN A NUTSHELL The Kunkel culture is a warm, inviting, friendly, supportive, engaging, rewarding and professional environment that feels like family.

CORE VALUES “We demonstrate our core values by living by them and sharing them with the employees. We lead and live by them. Our core values are built into our training and regularly communicated.”

“I really love the collaborative culture that Kunkel maintains. It makes coming to work fun and rewarding.”

Dubuque’s Best Work Culture!

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Lime Rock Springs Co. WHO WE ARE Lime Rock Springs Co. is a local distributor of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and other PepsiCo brand soft drinks as well as Lipton teas, Aquafina waters, Klarbrunn still and sparkling waters, Gatorade, Rockstar energy drinks, Starbucks bottled beverages, etc. The company has operated out of Dubuque for over 100 years, servicing an area that includes Clayton, Dubuque and Jackson counties in Iowa, Jo Daviess county in Illinois, and Grant, Lafayette, and a portion of Iowa County in Wisconsin. The Company is independently owned and operated, and is the exclusive franchisee of PepsiCo within its area of operations. It has been operated by the Gantz family for four generations.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE Lime Rock Springs has a strong sense of

community and family. Leaders encourage employees to have a good work/home life balance. Employees are proud to represent leading national beverage brands while working for a locally owned company that treats its employees like family and gives back to its community.

STAYING POWER People want to stay at this organization because of the family atmosphere. Lime Rock Springs offers training to help employees grow within the company, including offering to pay for someone to obtain their CDL through training with NICC. The company takes pride in its employees and their success and always look to promote from within. Many staff members have been with the company for years including 25-, 30-, 35-year employees all the way up to 57 years of service. The company believes in working hard and playing hard too, hosting several

events through the year for staff from family nights, parking lot food trucks, holiday party, department events and much more.

IN A NUTSHELL Lime Rock Springs is a welcoming workplace and a place for employees to grow their careers.

CORE VALUES/WHAT DRIVES US The Lime Rock Springs’ core values are teamwork, a commitment to excellence, top-notch customer service and building on the company’s legacy.

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Managed Solutions Group Managed Solutions Group is a leading provider of IT solutions, including technical support, product procurement, managed network services, cloud management, security, and managed print solutions. Managed Solutions Group’s innovative strategy builds on its expertise assisting clients in achieving competitive advantage and operational excellence.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE Managed Solutions Group is a family-owned business founded in 1991, and since the beginning, employees have been treated like family. Employees are valued and appreciated; many have been employed for 25+ years. Work-life balance is important, so that’s why Managed Solutions truly takes care of its employees in more ways than just a paycheck. This small business creates a big impact within the larger business community. Managed Solutions

Group partners with clients, providing IT products and solutions and prides itself on being an extension of a client’s success story by sharing in their goals, objectives, and strategies. The company values each client relationship by building strong connections and partnerships.

STAYING POWER Employees have the flexibility to perform their positions without being micromanaged. Managed Solutions Group creates and sustains a positive work environment where employees are respected, appreciated, and the atmosphere continues to be a core value of its culture. “We strive to create a company that is authentic, focused on the success of each person that works with us. This includes not only employees but our clients. These valued partnerships are built to last.”

IN A NUTSHELL Managed Solutions Group works collaboratively as a team to bring best-in-class

solutions to its clients through the tri-state community.

COMPANY VALUES Managed Solutions Group truly lives and breathes its company values and considers People first, and because of this, the business has grown. The culture encourages inclusion, and employees are patient, talented and supportive. As one employee states, “I love working for a company that is genuine and truly cares about the well-being of each person that works with them and because of this, we create solutions together!”

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MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions WHO WE ARE

MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions provides the pharmacy side of health insurance. The company works with self-funded employers to provide benefits to their employees in a way that is cost-effective for them while also meeting the needs of members and covering the most appropriate prescriptions.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE MedOne originated in Dubuque when the founder, a local pharmacist, noticed a discrepancy in the industry; folks were getting charged more than they should for the prescriptions and didn’t really even know it! Since then, MedOne has set out to provide an honest, more transparent alternative to

the traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) model, building out a strong and robust company culture to follow suit. “Our roots in this community go back to 1904 and having such a strong foundation in doing what is right, we believe that there is no better way to do business; support your local community and do the right thing for the right reasons.”

STAYING POWER MedOne employees stay because of the people at MedOne: this is a team that truly cares. “We care about each other, we care about our clients, we care about the work that we do, we care about our plans, our service, and so much more. The amount of heart and passion that’s poured into MedOne from all angles makes it apparent that working at MedOne doesn’t feel like ‘work.’ Yes, to-do lists are checked off and claims

are processed, but people stay with MedOne because they matter and are surrounded by folks who care.”

IN A NUTSHELL The MedOne team culture is rooted in strong Midwest family values of working hard, caring with compassion, communicating effectively and striving to do the right things for the right reasons.

CORE VALUES The MedOne core values create the foundation for how MedOne employees function as a business and as humans. Listed with intention, values focus on health and well-being first and scale down to encouraging innovation and new ideas.

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Origin Design

WHO WE ARE Origin Design is a full-service professional design firm offering architecture; engineering, including land development, municipal, structural, traffic and transportation and water resources; field services and land survey. The company delivers impactful, sustainable solutions to help the clients and communities they work with thrive and grow. Client markets include commercial; education; energy; government; healthcare; industrial; parks & recreation; real estate development; and retail, gaming and hospitality.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE “We’ve worked hard to develop a culture of collaboration and position our employees for success. We offer a gener-

ous compensation/benefits package, and understand the importance of work-life harmony. We also want our employees to have fun while doing the work they are so passionate about. We’re grateful for the positive contributions our employees make to our company and clients on a daily basis. And, we’re incredibly proud of being employee owned. Our success is based off the success of our employees and the impact they make on the clients and communities we serve.”

STAYING POWER Origin Design is 100% employee owned and employees have a vested interest in the success of the company. They are passionate about their work, who they get to work with and the solutions they provide our clients.

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IN A NUTSHELL Origin Design provides a welcoming, collaborative environment that encourages employee owners to support one another and excel personally and professionally.

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Tucker Freight Lines WHO WE ARE

Tucker Freight Lines, previously known as Art Pape Transfer, has been in transportation since 1956. In 2018, Sauny and A.J. Tucker purchased the company. Trucking has been a core part of the company’s owners’ lives, with Sauny growing up with her dad and grandfather being truck drivers, and marrying A.J., who has enjoyed over 25 years in the trucking and transportation business. A.J. has had the benefit of sitting in nearly every position possible from a driver to the president and as an owner of two companies. Tucker Freight Lines offers a wide array of transportation services including open deck (including specialized and general commodities), dry van, dedicated services and spotting. Within each division the company offers different fleet types that help drivers and customers to find the right fit including local, flex and regional over-the-road fleets.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE The working atmosphere at Tucker Freight Lines is hard to explain without experiencing it firsthand. The culture is what all the employees have made it. People at Tucker work hard to care for their teammates, co-workers, and customers. Everyone including drivers, operations, safety, recruiting, maintenance – you name it — work hard as a team to contribute to the overall success.

STAYING POWER Employees who work at Tucker do not have to sacrifice family time. It is about finding the right work-life balance. Good people are the basis of everything that happens at Tucker Freight Lines, and leaders believe finding the right professional “fit” is part of internal opportunities and growth.

IN A NUTSHELL “You don’t build a business, you build people. Then people build the business,” meaning at Tucker Freight Lines, this is a

group of hardworking individuals that care for one another, and who are passionate about what they do.

WHAT DRIVES US Tucker Freight Lines has become an industry leader in thinking outside of the box and creating solutions/fits for customers and employees alike. Being part of a cohesive team that values work/life balance and helping one another succeed makes it a great place to call our home away from home. The company’s core values are safety, service, positive attitude and respect.

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PBS Systems WHO WE ARE PBS Systems is one of the largest dealership management software (DMS) providers in North America. For over 30 years, PBS Systems has been providing retail software to auto dealership customers in Canada and the United States, helping drive profitability and efficiency in their operations.

WHAT WE’RE LIKE “Our people and culture are the driving force of our brand, and we wouldn’t be the successful leader in automotive software that we are today without our talented team.” The company uses MS Teams extensively for team meetings and just for check-ins with team members. Because most departments have employees in various offices, most interactions are with people remote from each other, so employees are used to working

together virtually. Remote workers come into the office at least quarterly so they have an opportunity to interact with their teams multiple times throughout the year.

STAYING POWER Working hard and playing hard is a given at PBS, as employees develop both relationships and a career. But the best part of all is that no matter where in the company an employee works, every day presents different opportunities.

IN A NUTSHELL PBS has an easy-going, family-like atmosphere where people accomplish great things together.

CORE VALUES “In the Dubuque office, the values are

displayed on our wall, and we reference these values in hiring decisions, evaluations, and all decision making. We ensure we are holding all team members to the same values and level of performance.”

PROUD TO BE NOMINATED AS ONE OF DUBUQUE'S BEST PLACES TO WORK PBS Systems is one of North America's leading software developers of Dealership Management Systems. Our people and culture are the driving force of our brand. We wouldn't be where we are today without our talented team, not only in Iowa, but coast to coast.

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Congratulations TO ALL 2023 WINNERS

Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to idenfy those employers in the area who are doing things right and creang cultures that make employees proud to be a part of them. On behalf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, congratulaons to all the 2023 Best Places to Work winners. For more informaon about this or other Chamber events please contact the Dubuque Area Chamber at offi[email protected] or at 563-557-9200.

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BEST PLACES TO WORK IS PRESENTED, IN PART, BY THE DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE