Dubuque, IA – Dupaco Community Credit Union has been recognized as a Bike Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists. This designation highlights Dupaco’s commitment to promoting an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for bicycling and supporting the cycling community.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as a Bike Friendly Business,” said Joe Hearn, President and CEO of Dupaco. “At Dupaco, we work hard to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all our employees. Encouraging bicycling is one way we ensure everyone feels welcome, while also promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.”
The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program recognizes employers for their efforts to encourage a more bicycle-friendly environment. Dupaco joins over 1,300 businesses across the country, and just 25 in Iowa, that have earned this designation, contributing to the League’s mission of building a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.
Dupaco has implemented several initiatives to support bicycling at its headquarters at the Dupaco Voices Building, including a bike share program, secure bike parking, repair stations, and shower facilities for its employees.
“We’re thrilled to recognize this round of new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses that are not just supporting cycling but are actively weaving it into the fabric of their communities,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “When businesses invest in better biking, they invest in people—employees, customers, and community members alike.”
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About Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. It is dedicated to the financial well-being of its members, and specializes in personalized financial counseling, money advice and education. It offers savings, loans, investments, insurance and wealth management products for individuals and businesses. Dupaco serves residents in 118 counties throughout Iowa, northwest Illinois and southwest Wisconsin. Founded in 1948 by ten Dubuque Packing Company employees, membership has grown to more than 169,000 with assets exceeding $3.3 billion. It has nearly 700 employees and 23 branch office locations. Dupaco is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). It is a Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union, Forbes America’s Best Small Employer, and a Des Moines Register Top Workplace. Learn more at www.dupaco.com.
About the League Of American Bicyclists
Since 1880, the League of American Bicyclists has been people-powered, with a goal to make bicycling safer and easier as a means of transportation and recreation. Today, the League continues to improve lives and strengthen communities through bicycling. We are more than 200,000 members and supporters strong with more than 1,000 state and local advocacy groups and bike clubs as well as thousands of businesses, universities, and communities together leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.
About the Bicycle Friendly Business Program
Bicycle Friendly Business awards reflect local leaders’ ongoing work to build better places to bike and evaluate those efforts as part of a national movement. Each of the five levels of the Bicycle Friendly Business award – diamond, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze, plus an honorable mention category – provides a clear path for businesses to continuously improve. Visit bikeleague.org/business to learn more about the BFB program.
