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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen

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A release dated June 16, 2026, titled "Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen." It states that Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week: Gronen of Dubuque County. The release says that throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. It states that the company was founded in 1999 by John and Mary Gronen and began as a small construction and masonry operation focused on restoring homes and historic buildings in Dubuque's Washington Neighborhood.

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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen
Date: 2026-06-16

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Gronen

June 16, 2026

Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE.

Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.

RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Gronen of Dubuque County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

“Gronen exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to strengthening local communities that make Iowa small businesses built to last,” said Chair Ernst. “Through decades of historic restoration, construction, and investment, Gronen has helped develop Dubuque’s economy while preserving the character and history of the city.”

Founded in 1999 by John and Mary Gronen, the company began as a small construction and masonry operation focused on restoring homes and historic buildings in Dubuque’s Washington Neighborhood. The family-owned business steadily expanded its operations to help revitalize communities, preserve historic landmarks, and create new opportunities in Dubuque and beyond.

 Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award.

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