- Access to a regional laborshed workforce of 581,296
- EMSI employment projections show this industry is poised to see a 21.4% growth by 2024, with the addition of 1,700 jobs
- A low cost of living translates to increased real estate purchasing power
- Proximity to the Mississippi River for hardware cooling purposes (data centers)
- Direct connections through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for travel-intensive companies
- Robust arts, culture, theater, sports, and entertainment scenes
- Robust telecommunications infrastructure with available Tier 3, carrier-neutral space
- Iowa’s broadband access is currently ranked #1 in the country (U.S. News & World Report)
- Optimal for customer service operations due to our Central Time Zone and accent-neutral dialect
- Low risk for disaster potential, including seismic activity, terrorism threats, blackouts, and hurricanes
Multiple High-Profile Headquarters Call the Quad Cities Home
The Quad Cities region is home to multiple high-profile headquarters firms, thousands of supportive professional services jobs, and a growing array of customer-support and back-office operations. For companies looking for a Midwestern location, our region benefits from a lower cost than nearby Chicago and is home to household names like Deere & Company, Modern Woodmen, and Von Maur.
The Corporate Operations and Support Services sector in the region grew by 5% in the past decade with almost 900 additional jobs. The most significant growth occurred in the Corporate and Regional Headquarters niche with Management of Companies and Enterprises gaining 1,693 jobs over the past decade for a growth rate of 32%. Growth in this subsector is good for the region’s economy; average annual earnings for this position are $156,710 which is $15,000 over the national average. The Management of Companies and Enterprises is forecasted to grow by 10% in the next 10 years.
Industry Advantages
Key Companies
- IMEG
- John Deere
- KONE
- Lee Enterprises
- Modern Woodmen of America
- Stanley Consultants
- United Healthcare
- U.S. Army Sustainment Command (Rock Island Arsenal)
- Von Maur
- Yash Technologies