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Quad Cities Chamber Blog
QC, That's Where the Quad Cities Chamber and area businesses in our family of communities are advancing regional prosperity and advocating for economic growth along the Mississippi River.
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2025 Illinois Municipal Election recap
April 3, 2025
The 2025 Illinois municipal elections are over, and we at the Quad Cities Chamber look forward to continuing our advocacy efforts to make the Quad Cities a prosperous community where all can thrive. The Chamber congratulates each of the winners and looks forward to collaborating with both new and familiar faces in the coming years.
How legacy businesses survive: Insights on succession planning
April 2, 2025
For many small business owners, retirement isn't just about stepping away—it’s about ensuring their hard work continues on. But without a solid succession plan, businesses risk disruption, financial loss or even closure. Despite this, only about 25-30% of small businesses transition successfully, while the rest often end up liquidated. That’s where the Quad Cities Chamber can help.
The latest on executive actions: What businesses need to know
April 2, 2025
A significant number of executive actions are being met with legal challenges and to make sure the Quad Cities region is up to date on current actions, we’re providing additional information on the items most likely to impact the business community.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
April 2, 2025
After some rather difficult months in 2024, the local labor market showed some positive signs in February as nonfarm payrolls added 300 jobs to the 700 added in January for the best back-to-back months since 2023. Is there more good news in the recent figures? This week we take a closer look at the Quad Cities labor market and look ahead to the national labor market report coming later this week.
Get connected: The power of proximity
April 1, 2025
Chris Caves, the Chamber's Vice President, Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce, challenges us to step outside of our comfort zones for more effective networking. Attend one of the Chamber's many events to get those introductions going.
Chamber reacts to East Moline State of the City Address
March 28, 2025
East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman delivered the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 27. Mayor Freeman showcased the progress East Moline has made over the past year, and future goals that align with the Quad Cities Chamber’s Legislative Agenda.
Prepare for April 1 Illinois municipal elections
March 26, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce takes seriously our role in educating the business community on the positions of individuals seeking elected office. To help inform your vote, we crafted a survey with questions addressing some of the most significant policy issues facing the Quad Cities business community.
Illinois Funnel deadline extended; Chamber tracking priority legislation
March 25, 2025
The Chamber has been actively advocating on behalf of the local business community, monitoring various bills with significant impact. The committee deadline in Illinois was set for Friday, March 21, but the Senate has since extended that deadline to Friday, April 11.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 25, 2025
What are the fastest growing sectors in the Quad Cities economy? The answers may surprise you! This week, we look at economic growth across the Quad Cities and identify the top sectors in each of our six counties that have experienced consistent growth in the last few years.
Hob Nosh puts spotlight on QC businesses; brings new experiences for attendees
March 19, 2025
Get ready for something new at Hob Nosh! The Chamber's most anticipated after-hours event, presented by Mediacom, will be Wednesday, April 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline. Advanced registration closes soon!
Quad Cities in Top 10 in Mississippi River Corridor rankings for economic development
March 19, 2025
The Quad Cities region ranked in the Top 10 Mississippi River Corridor metros by Site Selection Magazine. The rankings are based on projects that qualified for the Conway Projects Database between July 2023 and December 2024 by meeting at least one of three criteria: at least $1 million invested, at least 20 new jobs created or at least 20,000 new sq. ft. of space.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 18, 2025
Inflation was lower than expected in February, but consumer expectations of future inflation are up. What could cause this apparent contradiction? This week we look at the latest round of data and consider how consumers are responding to an economic environment that is changing faster than the pace of monthly and quarterly data.
Iowa legislature completes first funnel
March 12, 2025
The Iowa legislature completed its first funnel last Friday, March 7. The Chamber has been fighting for pro-business policy proposals, and many of them remain eligible for debate. Our priorities have focused on reorienting economic development incentives, providing for a pro-business tax structure and regulatory changes that drive efficiency changes for local government transit operations.
Chamber travels to Springfield to advocate for site-readiness funding, QC passenger rail
March 11, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber, and more than twenty community leaders, traveled to Springfield to advocate for regional priorities. Discussions focused on securing site-readiness funding, advancing development incentives to align Iowa and Illinois and reinforcing the ongoing push for passenger rail service between Moline and Chicago.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 11, 2025
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February which was somewhat less than expected. Evidence of a slowdown has increased in the last couple of weeks. This week, we examine the latest data and consider the implications for the economic outlook.
17 business become Chamber members in February
March 10, 2025
The Chamber extends a warm welcome to the 17 businesses that became members in February.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 4, 2025
Median home price appreciation in the Quad Cities was slightly above the national average for the 12 months ending in September. Building permits were also up locally over the last year. Even so, the Quad Cities remains a very affordable market for homebuyers. This week we examine some of the economic factors behind the recent trends in prices and building activity.
Illinois legislators, QC Chamber push for passenger rail in the QC
March 4, 2025
The Quad Cities has been pursuing a rail connection between Chicago and Moline for more than a decade, with support from the QC Chamber. Recently, federal funds earmarked for the project were extended briefly through July 2026. The Chamber believes this is a "now or never" moment to bring the project to fruition.
Site consultants meet with Chamber team at Allsteel Experience Center in Chicago
February 27, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber and Allsteel hosted a special event at the Allsteel Experience Center in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, bringing together site consultants and developers to explore the latest trends in workplace design. By showcasing Allsteel—part of HNI Corporation, headquartered in the Quad Cities region—the event reinforced the region’s strong business ecosystem and provided valuable connections between site selectors and the Chamber.
Chamber reacts to Bettendorf State of the City Address
February 26, 2025
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher delivered the State of the City address on Wednesday, February 26. Mayor Gallagher’s address highlighted several accomplishments and policy goals which align with the Chamber’s Legislative Agenda.
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