OUR STORY
During the latter part of the 20th Century, Dubuque's urban core needed a boost. Homeowners and businesses alike were leaving downtown Dubuque in search of newer, more modern buildings and amenities. Vacancy increased, thereby inviting blight and crime.
John and Mary Gronen were compelled to address some of these vacant and neglected buildings. In the early 1990s, they built a small team of skilled construction and masonry craftspeople and began rehabilitating homes in the Washington Neighborhood.
The company eventually expanded to what we now know as: Gronen Restoration (historic restoration and new construction), Gronen Properties (commercial and residential property management), Gronen Development (guides each client through the all-important early stages of every project), and DBQ Property Group (Real Estate Division). The Gronen team prides itself in building community and setting the standard of revitalization in our urban core and the region.
Core
Values
We work with inspiration. We do what we love. We are a part of something bigger, and we strive to make an impact.
We value integrity. We believe in transparent communication. We stand behind what we say, and we are committed to following through.
We are a family. Relationships matter. We are inclusive and we look out for one another; we believe people come first, second, and third.
We practice gratitude. We don’t take success for granted. We are grateful to work in this community, with each other, and with our clients and tenants.
We pay attention. We know that the little things matter. We respect the details and strive towards perfection.
Sharing the Vision
Gronen is a leader in building community and growing economic and social vibrancy. We believe that a vital urban core reflects the sustainability and inclusiveness of a community, and we advance projects that cultivate a unique sense of place.
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We believe in the power of partnerships. Over the past 25+ years, the team at Gronen has learned that nothing is possible without teamwork, tenacity, and a willingness to invest time, energy, and hard work.
