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The case for regional collaboration in the Quad Cities
December 18, 2019
Historically splintered by Illinois vs. Iowa, city vs. city parochialism, the Quad Cities has been called a “sleeping giant,” unable to leverage the full strength of its nearly half-a-million-person…
Quad Cities economic growth predicted to outpace national, regional growth
December 17, 2019
A new decade is almost here, and as we prepare for 2020, here are some key takeaways from the Quad Cities Chamber’s Economic Forecast event. Dr. Kenneth Kriz, Distinguished Professor of Public…
Keeping a finger on the pulse of the Quad Cities business climate one visit at a time
December 16, 2019
Workers in hard hats give a friendly wave to the visitors as their tram glides by. The driver slows as the group approaches a towering aluminum rolling mill, the widest in the world. They peer…
Chamber members help returning citizens work, grow in Quad Cities
December 3, 2019
Chamber members help returning citizens work, grow in Quad Cities Porshia Brown did her time, but the struggle to regain her life started after prison.
The Davenport woman is juggling being a…
Quad Cities Chamber, community partners tackle workforce issue head-on
December 2, 2019
We hear you loud and clear: Finding skilled employees to fill the open jobs of today – and tomorrow – remains one of your top issues as business leaders and key employers in the Quad Cities…
Manufacturing apprenticeships help fill talent pipeline but more host sites needed
December 2, 2019
The bright orange sparks arc and hiss as they fly skyward. The welder looks like any other at Uniparts Olsen's Eldridge operations, but behind the helmet is 16-year old Justin Moeller. He's one of…
Economic Forecast helps business owners make sense of economic trends
November 18, 2019
In our 24/7 on-demand world, it’s easy to find news about how the economy is doing right at your fingertips:
Trade Flows Set to Stay Weak, Says WTO (Wall Street Journal)
U.S. retail sales rise…
Iowa Economic Development Authority reps tour certified sites in Quad Cities
November 12, 2019
Officials with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) last week toured two of its certified sites in the Quad Cities region with members of the Chamber’s Economic Development team.
Visits to…
New ad showcases a date night in historic downtown Davenport
November 4, 2019
Where can you shop for a cool pair of kicks, visit Iowa’s oldest brewpub, dine at a trendy new restaurant, watch a sunset from a rooftop bar and rock out to a live Irish band?
Downtown Davenport, of…
Strong downtowns are critical for a successful Quad Cities region
November 4, 2019
Downtowns deliver significant economic and community impacts across a region, despite being a relatively small share of a city’s overall geography.
At its annual conference last week in Baltimore…
Chamber’s advocacy efforts pay off for Quad Cities region in 2019
October 29, 2019
The Chamber is committed to advocating for public policies that enhance our economic competitiveness, benefit our members and increase investment in the Quad Cities region.
This year in Iowa and…
Education-industry partnership helps fill skills gap
October 15, 2019
Manufacturing companies looking to fill the skills gap are turning to Quad Cities region high schools for the next generation of workers.
Moline High School is the first in the Illinois Quad Cities…
New ad series encourages Quad Citizens to explore downtown Davenport
October 7, 2019
Family friendly activities in downtown Davenport | Just five miles from their house in Moline, the Macias family found themselves “in a whole different world” during a recent outing in downtown…
New Opportunity Zones tax incentive provides powerful tool for development in Quad Cities region
August 31, 2019
Opportunity Zones, a new federal tax incentive, give the Quad Cities region a powerful tool to help spur future economic development. Established by U.S. Congress, the Opportunity Zones incentive…
FAQ: Illinois minimum wage increase
August 30, 2019
The State of Illinois passed legislation in February 2019 raising the state’s minimum wage, in increments, to $15 per hour by 2025. For employees under the age of 18 working more than 650 hours in a…
Fiscal year 2018-19 review - Chamber stronger than ever
August 30, 2019
The Quad Cities Chamber is stronger than ever. Fiscal year 2018-19 laid the foundation for financial sustainability, while successfully implementing strategies and programs in economic development,…
Princeton’s Anderson 400 recognized as Iowa’s second “green” certified site
August 30, 2019
State of Iowa officials, community leaders and representatives of the Anderson Family Trust gathered near Princeton Wednesday, Aug. 28, to announce certification of the Anderson 400 as a “green…
Top takeaways from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives conference
August 26, 2019
By Kristin Glass, Chief Strategy Officer
I had the privilege of joining three of my colleagues at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) conference in Long Beach, CA last month.…
Together we win - evolving to serve you better
August 26, 2019
At the Quad Cities Chamber we have an ambitious vision to build a winning Quad Cities region. At our Annual Celebration we announced three topline goals by 2030:
1. The Quad Cities population…
Quad Cities Chamber awards Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year
August 15, 2019
At the Quad Cities Chamber’s Annual Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 15 awards were presented to the Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Business of the Year recognition went to TBK Bank…
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