Market Research Resources
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Harness the power of data to help your business thrive

Grow Quad Cities is your link to access market research tools to help grow your business - for free. Whether your business primarily sells to other businesses or retail consumers, we can add value to your marketing efforts.

For business-to-business marketing, Grow Quad Cities has access to databases (including Data Axle and others) to search for customers and conduct research on potential businesses. We can also help you find suppliers using these and other databases.

For retail businesses, we can help you harness the power of location data to enable you to make data-driven decisions. By analyzing foot traffic patterns, we can assist you in gaining insight into where your customers are coming from, how often they visit, and how long they stay. With a deeper understanding of consumer behavior, you can strategically adjust your marketing efforts to help grow your customer base. Grow Quad Cities also has access to mapping tools to help you better understand the demographics of your customers and optimize your marketing campaigns.

We're here to help Quad Cities Business to get the most out of these resources through offering individual videoconference calls. Think of it as a business intelligence consultant!

Click on the 'Talk to Us' button on the right to get started or fill out the form below to access any services available. 

Here are some of the resources we have available:


Data Axle

  • Gives access to real-time data including address, phone number, hours of operation, number of employees, online presence, SIC codes, NAICS codes, business contacts and much more from tens of millions of businesses in the U.S. and Canada
  • Many QC libraries offer access to Data Axle, including the Davenport, Moline and Rock Island libraries. Each link below takes you to the online resources page of the library you selected, where you can find Data Axle (formerly Reference USA) and enter your library card number. If you don’t have a library card from one of these libraries, check your local library or click the "Talk to Us" tab on the right side of the screen for assistance.

Get started with Data Axle:


Location One Information System (LOIS)

  • Showcases community buildings, sites and areas to potential buyers along with demographics

Get started with LOIS here.


Supply Chain Mapping Tool

  • Helps area manufacturers better understand spending and contracting in our region, and identify opportunities and risks
  • The Illinois Defense Industry Adjustment Program SCM tool utilizes the software Tableau to provide dashboard visualizations (graphs, maps, etc.) of complex data related to defense spending in the region
  • Helps area companies identify contracting and partnership opportunities to diversify their supply chains and/or increase Quad Cities-based business
  • Helps facilitate joint competitive bidding for new prime and subcontracts as well as uncovers contacts at other defense-impacted companies for businesses to forge partnerships and ventures
  • A service provided through the Manufacturing Hub, click on the 'Talk to Us' button to schedule your consultation.

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