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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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What is your QC, That’s Where?
May 17, 2023
The Chamber asked Quad Citizens to provide their QC, That’s Where statements at Hob Nosh, and the responses didn’t disappoint. Each response provided a unique insight into the region’s meaning to the people who call it home.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
May 15, 2023
The CPI for all urban consumers increased, but at a lower rate than expected, giving markets some hope that the Federal Reserve could pause interest rate increases. As of Monday, May 15, the probability of a pause at the June FOMC meeting sits at 75.8%.
Manufacturing Hub excited to connect QC manufacturers
May 11, 2023
The Quad Cities has long been one of the nation’s most valued manufacturing centers, and the Chamber’s Manufacturing Hub is bringing local manufacturers together to solve problems that will enable the region to continue to be a manufacturing powerhouse in the future.
70+ QC high school students sign apprenticeships with local companies on Signing Day
May 11, 2023
Over 70 Quad Cities students signed letters of intent to launch their careers in their home region with QC employers during the High School Apprenticeship Signing Day celebration.
Welcome to the newest Chamber Members!
May 9, 2023
Welcome New March & April Chamber Members! The Quad Cities Chamber welcomed 12 new members in March and April. Thank you to each of these organizations for their unique contributions and investment…
Cullen selected to IDA’s 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowship Program
May 9, 2023
Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance (RIDA), has been selected for the International Downtown Association’s (IDA) 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowship (ELF) program.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
May 8, 2023
The U.S. labor market continues to defy expectations with 253,000 jobs added in April and unemployment moving slightly lower to 3.4%. However, job openings were down again in March, which suggests a slowdown in job growth in the second half of the year. What are the implications for the economy?
QC, That’s Where industry and creativity collide
May 3, 2023
QC, That’s Where one of the nation’s premier industrial hubs meets a vibrant Midwestern creativity that makes our region one-of-a-kind.
Illinois House passes resolution for Moline-Chicago passenger rail
May 3, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, the Illinois House adopted Rep. Gregg Johnson's resolution (HR0167) to urge Gov. Pritzker to make a formal request to the National Transportation Board (NTSB) regarding the QC passenger rail project.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
May 1, 2023
Gross domestic product increased 1.1% in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2023 amid signs of a slowing economy. However, a significant drawdown of inventories suggests that firms have begun to prepare for lower demand. The Federal Reserve meets this week for another interest rate decision. How soon before they pause the rate increases?
Atlas Roofing announces plans for manufacturing plant in Clinton
April 25, 2023
With the support of the Chamber, Atlas Roofing Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of building products, recently announced its new $200 million asphalt shingle manufacturing facility will be built in Clinton.
John Deere Supplier Diversity Meet & Greet connects QC suppliers with Deere
April 25, 2023
John Deere, in partnership with the Chamber, hosted a Supplier Diversity Meet & Greet, where local suppliers were invited to create or build upon their business relationships with Deere. Eleven local suppliers met face-to-face with decision makers from Deere.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
April 24, 2023
In this third in a series on the Quad Cities economy, we examine wages levels in key industries. We find that wages for many of the occupations most concentrated in the Quad Cities are slightly lower than the national average. However, this is balanced by the lower cost of living here compared to other parts of the country.
It’s time to start getting excited for Hob Nosh
April 19, 2023
The Quad Cities largest after-hours networking event is just days away, and you’re not going to want to miss any of the fun! For the first time since 2018, Hob Nosh returns on Thursday, April 27 at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
April 17, 2023
In this second of an ongoing series on the structure of the Quad Cities economy, we highlight the occupational groups with the highest relative concentrations compared to the national average. Manufacturing is at the top of the list with certain types of manufacturing several times more concentrated here than on average.
Chamber travels to Washington D.C. to advocate for downtowns
April 12, 2023
In March, the Chamber traveled to our nation’s capitol to advocate alongside the International Downtown Association (IDA) for greater funding and support for downtowns.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
April 10, 2023
Job growth continued nationwide last month amid signs of a slowing economy. However, weaker data on job openings suggest that job creation may slow in the months ahead. Is it enough to convince the Federal Reserve to pause the interest rate increases soon?
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 31, 2023
The key takeaway is that each one of the six counties in our service area saw growth in real GDP in 2021.
Rock Island Downtown Alliance Board Approved
March 28, 2023
Board members for the newly created Rock Island Downtown Alliance were appointed by Mayor Mike Thoms and approved by City Council on March 27, 2023. This marks the next successful step in launching a place management organization affiliated with the Quad Cities Chamber to manage Rock Island’s new downtown Special Service Area.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 24, 2023
Manufacturing employment had a good year in the Quad Cities, and the local unemployment rate fell from 5.3% to 4.5% from January 2022 to January 2023. However, continued interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve could pose issues for both the national and local economy in the year ahead.
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