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Apprenticeship Signing Day celebrates career path options
April 20, 2021
More than 50 high school students got a start on their career path with an apprenticeship during "Signing Day" held Monday, April 19. Celebrating and bringing awareness to career path options that…
Iowa advances bills through second funnel
April 7, 2021
Last week, the Iowa Legislature reached its second funnel deadline. For bills to pass the second funnel, they must pass floor debate in one chamber and be through committee in the other. Bills that…
$2 trillion federal transportation bill; Iowa and Illinois legislation updates
April 7, 2021
Federal
Last Wednesday, President Biden unveiled his $2 trillion transportation proposal, titled the American Jobs Plan. The proposal identifies many areas where funding would be utilized,…
As ag economy remains strong, QC manufacturer Service Steel eyes continued growth
March 31, 2021
With many Midwest manufacturers humming again, Service Steel’s new district manager expects business volumes at the Quad Cities facility to be as strong as its steel piping products.
Increased…
Chamber legislative update: New Illinois law protects jobseekers with conviction records
March 24, 2021
The Quad Cities Chamber team is actively monitoring legislation and advocating for our Regional Advocacy Priorities to support our region. See the bill tracking page for a complete list of the…
Downtown Rock Island Director hired to help lead revitalization efforts
March 22, 2021
In partnership with the City of Rock Island, the Quad Cities Chamber has hired Jack Cullen for the new role of Downtown Rock Island Director to provide place management services for the historic…
Advocating for Chad Pregracke’s Bison Bridge
March 19, 2021
Chad Pregracke has done it again. The Quad Citizen and Mississippi River champion who founded Living Lands & Waters announced a groundbreaking idea to put the Quad Cities on the map and draw people,…
New Metro DC contract escalates business at KONE’s QC factory
March 16, 2021
In a case of patience and persistence, KONE Corporation has landed a major contract to provide 130 new energy-efficient escalators across the Washington, DC region.
KONE, a global leader in the…
Quad Cities region ranked in top 10 for total economic development projects along Mississippi River corridor
March 16, 2021
Clinton #1 in projects per capita Recent investment in the six counties represented by the Quad Cities metro region has been recognized by Site Selection Magazine as part of its 2020 Governor’s Cup…
Chamber legislative update
March 10, 2021
The Quad Cities Chamber team is actively monitoring legislation and advocating for our Regional Advocacy Priorities to support our region. See the bill tracking page for a complete list of the…
Crawford Company capitalizing on growth opportunities with Seaberg acquisition
March 10, 2021
Just months after Seaberg Industries joined the Crawford Company family, the two longtime Quad Cities manufacturers are eyeing new markets and customers while seeking more opportunities to work…
Chamber legislative update
March 3, 2021
The Quad Cities Chamber team is actively monitoring legislation and advocating for our Regional Advocacy Priorities to support our region. See the bill tracking page for a complete list of the…
RubberStamps.Net rises out of the ashes in new downtown Davenport location
February 24, 2021
As firefighters were still knocking down the flames of a fire that would leave Gwendolyn Lee’s rubber stamp business “a total loss,” she was already making mental lists for how to reopen.
It was…
Chamber to serve six-county region from one office
February 24, 2021
Sub-lease allows Chamber to spend more on programs and services versus overhead costs As we advised businesses to do over the past year, the Quad Cities Chamber has identified financial efficiencies…
March 2 special election: Chamber urges support for workforce, education initiatives in Iowa
February 23, 2021
Iowa Quad Cities voters will be asked Tuesday, March 2, to approve two separate ballot initiatives supporting education and career readiness. There will be no increase in taxes upon approval of the…
Legislative updates from the Government Affairs team
February 19, 2021
The Quad Cities Chamber's Government Affairs team on Feb. 19 provided members with updates from Des Moines, Springfield and Washington, D.C. Topics included: legislation moving through the Iowa…
Don’t let supporting local business be all talk
February 18, 2021
How does your company Keep It QC? The basic premise of the Keep It QC movement is that every dollar we keep in the Quad Cities increases our collective success, and together, we all win. Products,…
Chamber dissolves PACs, supports new business-aligned Super PAC TWWQC
February 18, 2021
After years of operating two Political Action Committees (PACs), endorsing candidates and collecting voluntary contributions from members to support them, the Quad Cities Chamber has dissolved its…
Chamber partners with SBDCs to boost support for minority entrepreneurs
February 17, 2021
To ensure the region’s small and medium businesses have the support needed to grow, the Quad Cities Chamber is enhancing its partnerships with fellow business service providers and devoting resources…
‘You guys are hitting it out of the park’: Gov. Reynolds praises QC for placemaking strides
February 12, 2021
Chamber advocates for legislative action to enhance placemaking across Iowa
On a mission to continue leading the State of Iowa on a path of economic recovery, Gov. Kim Reynolds met with Quad Cities…
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