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Minority Business Panel shows challenges facing minority entrepreneurs
March 23, 2023
The journey of an entrepreneur is filled with obstacles at every turn, and solutions to those challenges are hard to come by when you lack a support network. Last week, the Chamber held our first ever Minority Business panel, where attendees learned about the entrepreneurial journeys of four Quad Cities minority business owners who discussed their unique insights regarding challenges they’ve faced as minority businesspersons.
Illinois announces Back to Business grants for creative arts, hotels & restaurants
March 22, 2023
Illinois announced the continuation of the Back 2 Business program with $175 million in three new grant opportunities for creative arts, hotels and restaurants.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 17, 2023
On March 10th, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a key player in the world of start-up financing, failed due to a run on its deposits. The resulting fallout in the financial markets this week has cast uncertainty on the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision and the likelihood of recession.
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave
March 15, 2023
Illinois is now the third state to require businesses to grant employees paid time off for any reason. According to the bill, which will become law on Jan. 1, 2024, employees will accrue one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked, with the ability to accrue up to 40 hours.
Tamales for Hope illustrates the fighting spirit of a successful entrepreneur
March 15, 2023
Tamales for Hope is one of the Quad Cities’ greatest small business stories. Owner, Carmen Lopez has overcame challenges that go far beyond the typical small business growing pains.
Government Affairs Update
March 14, 2023
The Chamber traveled to Springfield to meet one-on-one with Illinois legislators. The team met with IDOT Secretary Omer Osman to discuss the Moline-Chicago passenger rail project. Here's what he told us.
Weekly Economic Trends and Indicators
March 10, 2023
The U.S. trade deficit increased by about $1 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis (about 1.6%) in January, moving from $67.2 billion to $68.3 billion. Exports jumped by 3.4% from $249.0 billion to $257.5 billion, which was the largest monthly increase since April.
Quad Cities named top metro for economic projects on Mississippi River Corridor
March 8, 2023
Recent investment in the Quad Cities metro region has been recognized by Site Selection Magazine as part of its 2022 Governor’s Cup Awards. The economic development magazine annually ranks…
Weekly Economic Trends & Indicators
March 3, 2023
Wage growth slowed for the third consecutive month in January, according to the BLS. Average earnings across all private (non-government) occupations were $33.03 per hour, up from $32.93 in December.
Government Affairs Update
February 27, 2023
In Illinois we are monitoring new information on Business Improvement Districts. In Iowa, numerous committee and sub-committee meetings were held in preparation for the first funnel deadline on Friday, March 3.
Passenger rail next steps
February 27, 2023
The Chamber has been a longtime advocate in supporting and securing state and federal funding for passenger rail.
PCT Ebeam and Integration expanding Davenport facility
February 27, 2023
PCT Ebeam and Integration, a global-reaching electron-beam technology company, is expanding its operations in the Quad Cities by doubling the size of their existing 30,000-square-foot facility.
Weekly Economic Trends & Indicators
February 24, 2023
A report this week by the real estate firm Redfin stated that the total value of U.S. homes fell by $2.3 trillion from June to December 2022 (decline of 4.9%).
Connecting QC youth with jobs
February 22, 2023
Hundreds of young adults attended the QC Mayors' Young Adult Hiring Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Held at Bettendorf's Waterfront Convention Center, the aspring adults had the opportunity to meet with Quad Cities area businesses to learn more about the diverse job opportunities available in the Quad Cities.
Quad City Steamwheelers Reverse Job Fair seeking employers
February 22, 2023
The Quad Cities Chamber is teaming up with IowaWORKS to host the second Quad City Steamwheelers reverse hiring fair on March 13, an event where QC employers will get the opportunity to meet with Steamwheeler athletes who are seeking job opportunities that fit with their professional football schedule.
Government Affairs Update
February 20, 2023
An Iowa bill, SF 167, is a re-write of Iowa's child labor laws that would update allowed work duties. The bill would expand the allowable hours of work and expand school driving permits to include places of employment for kids aged 14-16.
Weekly Economic Trends & Indicators
February 17, 2023
Inflation continues to be a stubborn problem for the U.S. economy. This week saw two important data releases from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Chamber will provide place management services for downtown Rock Island
February 14, 2023
The Chamber is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Rock Island to provide place management services for downtown.
Government Affairs Update
February 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker will present his State of the State and budget address to the Illinois legislature this week. An Iowa bill that would limit the monetary award to patients involved in medical malpractice lawsuits is waiting on Gov. Reynolds' signature.
Weekly Economic Trends & Indicators
February 10, 2023
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nonfarm business sector productivity in the U.S. increased 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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