Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh speaks during the annual legislative dinner at Grand River Center in Dubuque on Nov. 20.

Area legislators applaud during introductions at the annual legislative dinner at Grand River Center in Dubuque on Nov. 20.

People mingle during the Business After Hours event.

People mingle during the Business After Hours event held at Hotel Julien Dubuque.

People mingle during the Business After Hours event held at Hotel Julien Dubuque.

Eagle Point Solar was the location for the October Business After Hours.

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony.

Nicole Gantz delivers the keynote speech during the Salute to Women Awards ceremony.