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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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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.
2023 Employee Retention Credit
February 9, 2023
Businesses may be surprised to learn how many organizations (all types and all sizes) are eligible for ERTC and how large the total dollar amount an eligible organization can receive.
Weekly Economic Trends & Indicators
February 8, 2023
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate last week and in January the unemployment rate decreased to 3.4%, the lowest unemployment rate since 1969.
Welcome January Members
February 7, 2023
The Quad Cities Chamber welcomed five new members in January.
Government Affairs Update
February 6, 2023
Illinois House & Senate committee appointments made; in Iowa, watching HF1 and SF181
Government Affairs Update
January 30, 2023
We're watching: In Illinois, the House is back in session and 2 laws are being challenged at the Illinois Supreme Court. In Iowa, partially de-regulating the state’s energy market is being discussed
Second Leadership QC cohort announced
January 26, 2023
The Quad Cities Chamber’s second cohort of the nine-month Leadership QC program started this week.
Government Affairs Update
January 23, 2023
We're watching two Iowa Senate Bills this week: SSB 1056 and SF 10.
Government Affairs Update
January 17, 2023
Iowa and Illinois legislators are back in action. Here's a recap of last week.
LaDrina Wilson reflects on MLK Day
January 16, 2023
"My goal for our community is to be a community that is rooted in love, compassion and kindness."
Welcome December New Members
January 11, 2023
The Quad Cities Chamber welcomed eight new members in December.
Advocating for QC region in 2023
January 9, 2023
We're gearing up for Illinois and Iowa legislative sessions; learn about our Regional Advocacy Priorities.
Celebrating our region’s 2022 successes
December 20, 2022
As we enter the final days of 2022, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on all the successes our QC region celebrated this year.
Rock Island City Council establishes Special Service Area
December 13, 2022
Rock Island City Council on Dec. 12 approved an ordinance to establish a Downtown Special Service Area (SSA).
Bipartisan agreement will pay off Unemployment Insurance deficit
December 7, 2022
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a bipartisan agreement has been reached to pay off the remaining $1.36 billion of the pandemic unemployment insurance deficit. This will save businesses more than $900 million in higher taxes and preserve the solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund.
Glad you’ve joined us! Meet our newest members
December 6, 2022
The Quad Cities Chamber welcomed four new members in November. Thank you to each of these organizations for their unique contributions and investment in our region's success- you are making an impact.
$9.6M awarded to Davenport through Destination Iowa
December 2, 2022
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $9.6 million in grant funding to help transform the Davenport riverfront.
Economic outlook: stubborn inflation, rising rates, slower growth
December 1, 2022
At the Quad Cities Chamber’s Economic Forecast, Kevin Depew, RSM Deputy Chief Economist and National Industry Eminence Program Leader, provided an in-depth analysis of the national and regional economy and offered macroeconomic perspectives and industry insights to help QC middle market businesses prepare for the coming year.
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