Government Affairs
Iowa legislative season ends with compromises on annual budget and property tax reforms
May 6, 2026
Iowa’s 91st General Assembly completed its work last weekend, reaching compromises on a $9.6 billion annual budget and property tax reform before adjourning. Governor Kim Reynolds now has 30…
Iowa and Illinois state houses remain active with deadlines approaching
April 29, 2026
The Iowa and Illinois state houses have passed key procedural milestones, but remain actively at work with budget negotiations and procedural deadlines looming. The QC Chamber continues to track…
What importers need to know about accessing tariff refunds
April 24, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has begun refunding importers who have paid now-illegal tariffs. On April 20, CBP launched Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries…
Quad Cities Chamber advocates for regional priorities on Capitol Hill
April 17, 2026
Quad Cities Chamber leaders and a delegation of local business leaders met with Iowa and Illinois members of Congress to advance the QC Chamber's 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda that supports…
QC Chamber traveling to Washington D.C. this week for meetings with federal lawmakers
April 13, 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber and a delegation of 18 community leaders are traveling to Washington, D.C., April 14-16, for a series of meetings with federal lawmakers and key stakeholders. The Chamber will…
Property tax reform remains a key issue as Iowa legislative season nears end
April 1, 2026
As the Iowa legislative season nears its April 21 end date, both chambers may consider bills that have passed by both the Iowa House and Senate committees, appropriations bills, ways and means bills…
Chamber travels to Springfield to address Missing Middle housing shortages; pushes momentum for QC Passenger Rail
March 27, 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber and a delegation of more than 10 community leaders, traveled to Springfield to advocate for priorities in our 2026 Legislative Agenda. Meetings were held with officials from…
East Moline Mayor Freeman focuses on progress and partnership
March 26, 2026
Mayor Reggie Freeman’s State of the City address underscored a strong commitment to strategic investment, community growth and strengthening East Moline’s business environment, aligning closing with…
Iowa Legislature completes first funnel, narrowing 2026 proposed bills
February 26, 2026
Iowa’s first legislative funnel deadline on February 20 marked a significant narrowing of the bills proposed in 2026. Under funnel rules, any bill that did not advance from a policy committee in its…
Chamber responds to Bettendorf State of City address
February 26, 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber applauds Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher's State of the City address, which highlighted the City's consistent focus on fiscal responsibility, orderly and quality development…
Chamber statement on Illinois Governor Pritzker’s state budget address
February 19, 2026
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered his budget address, outlining priorities that impact employers across Illinois, including here in the Quad Cities.
The QC Chamber is…
Advocating for QC in Des Moines
February 11, 2026
QC Chamber leaders joined forces with business and community leaders for our annual trip to the Iowa Capitol this week to advocate for the QC. Over the course of 24 hours, we were able to connect…
Chamber commends Moline Mayor Rayapati’s future-focused State of the City address
February 3, 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber commends Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati for a future-focused State of the City address. The Mayor discussed several topics relevant to the Chamber’s Local Legislative Agenda,…
Millions appropriated for Rock Island Arsenal in defense appropriations bill
January 30, 2026
Earlier this month, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriations bill which funds the Department of War for the current year (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026). The Rock Island…
Chamber applauds Rock Island Mayor Harris for visionary State of the City address
January 29, 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber applauds Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris for a thoughtful and forward‑looking State of the City address that reflected both deep pride in the community and a clear commitment…
R&D options in the QC just got better
January 28, 2026
R&D options in the QC just got better Most Quad Cities manufacturers may not realize they have direct access to one of the region’s most advanced research and development assets, an Iowa State…
City of Davenport roundtable discusses issues including property tax changes, homelessness
January 21, 2026
The Quad Cities Chamber convened a roundtable on January 21, bringing together 29 members of the regional business community with City of Davenport officials for a focused, productive discussion on…
Chamber statement on Governor Reynolds’ Condition of State
January 14, 2026
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds presented her last Condition of the State, touching on several issues that are top priorities for the Quad Cities business community.
The QC…
Grow QC and the QC Chamber missions remain strong heading into 2026
December 17, 2025
Grow QC and QC Chamber missions remain strong heading into 2026
“With economic development now housed under Grow Quad Cities, we’re able to focus on helping companies grow, invest and succeed in…
Chamber hosts roundtable with City of Bettendorf
December 10, 2025
This week, the Chamber hosted a local government roundtable in Bettendorf, bringing together city officials and business leaders for an open, solutions-focused discussion on the issues shaping the…
Chamber hosts Iowa Governor Reynolds for Property Tax Roundtable
November 18, 2025
On Tuesday, November 18, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds traveled to the Quad Cities to meet with city, county, school and business leaders from across Scott County at an invitation-only event hosted by…
Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance and Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute partnering; Executive Director hired
November 18, 2025
The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA), an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, and Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) have joined forces to maximize the resources of both…
Government shutdown ends
November 14, 2025
On Wednesday, November 12, President Trump signed legislation providing a temporary funding fix for the federal government, ending the shutdown.
As the holidays draw closer, delays and cancellations…
2025 Iowa municipal elections recap
November 5, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber congratulates all newly elected and re-elected officials following the November 2025 Iowa municipal elections. We commend every candidate who stepped forward…
Funding secured for Quad Cities - Chicago passenger rail
October 31, 2025
“Today is a day for celebrating because we have secured funding for our train,” said Moline Mayor Sangeetha Raypati.
At an Oct. 31 press conference, officials announced that $475 million has been…
Illinois veto session impacts for QC
October 31, 2025
The Illinois Legislature adjourned their veto session early Friday morning having taken action on a number of priorities for the Quad Cities Chamber.
Passenger Rail
First and foremost, the House,…
Passenger rail funding uncertain in Illinois, Quad Citizens encouraged to contact legislators
October 27, 2025
The Quad Cities Passenger Rail Committee, in collaboration with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, continues to advocate for full funding of the long-awaited passenger rail connection between…
Passenger Rail vote expected by end of October
October 15, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber joined the Rock Island County Passenger Rail Committee to kick off the Illinois Fall Veto Session, where it is widely expected that the Legislature will take up the…
Prepare for the Iowa municipal elections on November 4
October 15, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber is proud to support civic engagement among our members, especially during election season. As part of our commitment to informed participation, we distributed a candidate…
QC Chamber joins Iowa Chamber Alliance in D.C. for conversations with federal lawmakers
October 13, 2025
Last week, the Quad Cities Chamber joined the Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA), a coalition of the largest chambers of commerce from across Iowa, for conversations with federal lawmakers in Washington…
Passenger Rail Update: Committee members will travel to Springfield next week ahead of veto session
October 10, 2025
The Rock Island County Passenger Rail Committee is joining with new partners to take immediate steps ahead of next week’s veto session, focusing its energy on advocating for funding of the…
The government shutdown and how it affects businesses
October 1, 2025
It is currently unknown how long this impasse will last This morning, the Federal government entered a shutdown, meaning that non-essential services will cease operations until a funding deal has…
Chamber heads to D.C. for advocacy fly-ins
September 17, 2025
This week, the Chamber participated in two fly-ins to Washington D.C. - one with the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) and another with the Business for Federal Research Funding…
What’s behind the Executive Order on Tariff Policy? What you need to know
September 10, 2025
On September 5, President Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order that reconfigures the U.S. tariff regime—marking a pivotal shift in trade and national-economic strategy. Here's what you need to…
New Rail Committee created to push for passage of the Chicago-to-Moline Passenger Rail project
September 9, 2025
Community leaders from across the Quad Cities today announced the formation of a new Rock Island County Passenger Rail Committee that will focus its energy on advocating for passage of the…
QC Chamber joins U.S. Chamber in supporting Permitting Reform
September 3, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber, along with hundreds of other Chambers across the country, recently signed a U.S. Chamber of Commerce coalition letter supporting permitting reform and encouraging Congress to…
Iowa Chamber Alliance retreat sets stage for Chamber’s Iowa legislative priorities
September 2, 2025
Goal setting and policy priorities were the emphasis at this year’s Iowa Chamber Alliance’s (ICA) Annual Retreat held in Iowa City. QC Chamber President and CEO, Peter Tokar III attended along with…
Congresswoman Miller-Meeks visits Davenport’s Oertel Metal Works
August 19, 2025
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, U.S. Congresswoman from Iowa, visited Oertel Metal Works (a McCarthy-Bush Company), Davenport, this week. During the visit, leadership from the company joined the…
Help Rock Island remove the fire sprinkler mandate for new homes
August 5, 2025
You have a chance to have your voice heard - help Rock Island remove the fire sprinkler mandate on new homes. The fire sprinkler ordinance will be up for a second reading at the next council meeting…
Chamber roundtables encourage business leaders to dig deeper into local issues
July 23, 2025
What’s happening during the legislative “off-season” at the Chamber? The answer is: Plenty.
Our team continues to advocate for businesses by creating a bridge between local elected officials and…
Federal Tax Legislation is a win for the local business community
July 10, 2025
For several years, the Quad Cities Chamber has advocated for the certainty and extension of key federal tax provisions for employers. President Trump recently signed into law federal tax legislation…
Chamber pushes priorities forward as Illinois unveils $200M site readiness investment
June 25, 2025
Illinois Deputy Governor for Economy and Budget Andy Manar visited the Quad Cities for a regional meeting to discuss several important local issues, including the historic $200 million economic…
Talking taxes and the Arsenal with Congressman Sorensen
June 17, 2025
On June 16, the Quad Cities Chamber convened a group of a dozen business leaders to meet with Congressman Eric Sorensen to discuss the federal tax bill and support for the Rock Island Arsenal, among…
Summer Industry Roundtables announced
June 16, 2025
In mid-July, the Quad Cities Chamber will host a series of four industry roundtables to provide feedback on the most recent Illinois and Iowa state legislative sessions and discuss ongoing federal…
Chamber reacts to Davenport State of City address
June 6, 2025
Davenport Mayor Mike Matson delivered the State of the City address on Thursday, June 4. The Mayor's address highlighted the investments Davenport has made in economic development, placemaking,…
Illinois Legislature finalizes budget and final bills; Transit Reform & Passenger Rail bill still uncertain
June 3, 2025
The Illinois Legislature adjourned on the evening of Saturday, May 31, finalizing the State budget and passing final policy bills, while leaving issues including the Transit Reform & Passenger Rail…
Iowa legislature adjourns, state budget finalized & final bills passed
May 20, 2025
The Iowa Legislature adjourned on the morning of Wednesday, May 14, finalizing their budget and passing final policy bills.
This session presented opportunities on many priorities, including reform…
Proposed Rock Island Arsenal merger could critically impact the QC: Sign the petition to stop it
May 13, 2025
The Rock Island Arsenal needs your support. As one of the region's most significant economic drivers, the Arsenal employs approximately 6,250 people and contributes over $1.2 billion annually to our…
Chamber celebrates Small Business Week by supporting the entrepreneurs who power the QC economy
May 7, 2025
Over 34 million small businesses across the U.S. employ almost half of all American workers. Here in the Quad Cities, small businesses are just as vital, and the Chamber is proud to celebrate these…
Share feedback on DOGE through Red Tape Hotline; Feedback Portal
May 7, 2025
The Chamber works on your behalf to advocate for a more business-friendly environment. Our government affairs team regularly engages with local, state and federal policymakers to promote legislation…
U.S. Chamber, QC Chamber host U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for tax reform roundtable
April 23, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Quad Cities Chamber hosted U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01) for a roundtable discussion in Davenport with local business leaders on the need…
Chamber follows policy updates: Federal recap; the latest from the Illinois & Iowa legislatures
April 23, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber continues to actively monitor and advocate for policies that support regional economic growth. Our Bill Tracker provides a full view of the legislation we're following. Below…
Advocating for the QC in D.C.
April 15, 2025
An intense week of floor debate and votes took place during the Quad Cities Chamber’s D.C. Fly-In. Business and community leaders from the Quad Cities descended into Washington D.C. to advocate for…
Quad Cities Community Partnership attends International Downtown Association Fly-In
April 11, 2025
Kyle Carter, Vice President of Place Management for the Quad Cities Community Partnership, recently attended the International Downtown Association (IDA) Washington D.C. Fly-In to advocate for…
2025 Illinois Municipal Election recap
April 3, 2025
The 2025 Illinois municipal elections are over, and we at the Quad Cities Chamber look forward to continuing our advocacy efforts to make the Quad Cities a prosperous community where all can thrive.…
The latest on executive actions: What businesses need to know
April 2, 2025
Since January 20, the Office of the President and the broader executive branch have been swift in their efforts to remake the federal government and its bureaucratic infrastructure.
A significant…
Chamber reacts to East Moline State of the City Address
March 28, 2025
East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman delivered the State of the City address on Thursday, March 27. Mayor Freeman showcased the progress East Moline has made over the past year, and future goals that…
Prepare for April 1 Illinois municipal elections
March 26, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce takes seriously our role in educating the business community on the positions of individuals seeking elected office. To help inform your vote, we crafted a survey…
Illinois Funnel deadline extended; Chamber tracking priority legislation
March 25, 2025
The Chamber has been actively advocating on behalf of the local business community, monitoring various bills with significant impact. The committee deadline in Illinois was set for Friday, March 21,…
Iowa legislature completes first funnel
March 12, 2025
Every year, as the legislative session continues, the Iowa legislature uses a mechanism called the “funnel” to weed out legislation and focus on items of the most importance. Any policy bill that is…
Chamber travels to Springfield to advocate for site-readiness funding, QC passenger rail
March 11, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber, and more than twenty community leaders, traveled to Springfield to advocate for regional priorities in our 2025 Legislative Agenda. Discussions focused on securing…
Illinois legislators, QC Chamber push for passenger rail in the QC
March 4, 2025
The future of the long-awaited passenger rail connection between Chicago and Moline is at a pivotal crossroads. With federal funds extended only through July 2026 and uncertainty over federal funding…
Chamber reacts to Bettendorf State of the City Address
February 26, 2025
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher delivered the State of the City address on Wednesday, February 26. Mayor Gallagher’s address highlighted several accomplishments and policy goals which align with the…
Mid-session Legislative Update: The latest from Illinois, Iowa and D.C.
February 19, 2025
As February comes to a close, the Chamber is busy advocating for our business community in the Illinois and Iowa legislatures and on the federal level in Washington D.C. Below is our mid-session…
Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget & State of the Address
February 19, 2025
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented the Budget & State of the State address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, touching on issues that are top…
Chamber travels to Iowa Capitol to advocate for pro-business, pro-growth policies
February 12, 2025
The Quad Cities Chamber braved the weather and traveled to Des Moines this week with over 20 member businesses and community leaders to advocate for pro-business, pro-growth policies.
Chamber…
Advocating for you: Federal and State legislative updates
February 4, 2025
Federal Update
Congress continues to get organized and has begun committee hearings. Currently, the focus is to pass a budget for the Federal fiscal year, which started October 1, 2024, and has…
Chamber responds to Moline State of the City address
February 4, 2025
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati presented the State of the City address on Monday, February 3.
"The mayor's theme, 'practical progress, positive growth' reflects the city’s many accomplishments in…
Chamber Reaction to Rock Island State of the City Address
January 29, 2025
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms presented the State of the City address on Tuesday, January 28. Thoms focused on themes of community partnership and downtown revitalization, issues of high importance…
Illinois & Iowa kick off legislative sessions
January 22, 2025
Iowa and Illinois kicked off their legislative sessions this month, with legislation and executive priorities beginning to be announced.
Last week, Governor Reynolds held her annual Condition of…
Chamber represents QC business community at Inaugural events
January 22, 2025
Ryan Sempf, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the Chamber, traveled to Washington D.C. as part of the events surrounding the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
During the visit, the…
Statement on Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address
January 14, 2025
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds presented the Condition of the State to the newly sworn-in General Assembly, touching on issues that are top priorities for the Quad Cities…
ONSHORE Act funding could be transformative for regional economic development
January 8, 2025
In December, the Senate passed legislation including authorization for the ONSHORE Act (Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development). The…
Fair Labor Overtime Salary Thresholds Act overturned
November 20, 2024
Earlier in 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) completed rulemaking proceedings on updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Salary Thresholds and other employment law provisions. That…
Post election recap: Chamber discusses impact of election on business priorities
November 14, 2024
The 2024 election has led to a change in leadership in Washington and a continued status quo in Iowa, Illinois and our local governments. Many may have read significant news coverage about these…
Chamber Advocates for you with Congressional candidates
October 30, 2024
Throughout October, the Quad Cities Chamber leveraged its relationships with elected leaders and candidates for federal office to create new experiences for its members and investors. The Chamber…
Chamber engages candidates in Q&A ahead of election
October 23, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber has conducted a Q&A with candidates for the Illinois and Iowa House of Representatives, as well as the Rock Island and Scott County Board of Supervisors. Candidates answered…
Chamber joins Illinois Manufacturer’s Association at annual D.C. Fly-In
October 2, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber joined the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association last week for their annual fly-in to Washington D.C.
During the trip, Ryan Sempf, Executive Director of Governement Affairs,…
Formation of Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority is significant milestone for our region
September 25, 2024
Six Eastern Iowa Counties jointly signed a resolution to form the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority. The Authority will serve Clinton, Dubuque, Jackson, Louisa, Muscatine and Scott counties, and will…
Chamber seeks input for Public Policy Survey; conducts roundtables
September 5, 2024
Each fall, the Quad Cities Chamber asks members to complete a brief survey to gain insights on the issues facing the business community. The FY2025 Public Policy Survey aims to get to the heart of…
Annual Meeting celebrates successes of FY24
August 7, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber celebrated major accomplishments over the last year including business expansion projects totaling $122.7 million in economic impact, launching the Generation Next program to…
Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance grows defense industry in the QC
July 10, 2024
Significant progress and developments have taken place over the past four years to enhance and grow the defense industry in the Quad Cities.
The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA)…
Davenport State of the City address echoes Chamber initiatives
June 11, 2024
Mayor Mike Matson gave Davenport’s annual State of the City Address, the final address from our Quad Cities communities. The mayor highlighted efforts from the City to address public safety,…
Illinois End of Session Recap
June 5, 2024
The Illinois Legislative Session is now complete. Below is a final recap and list of bills that passed or did not pass, and the Chamber's position on them.
Successes
River Edge Redevelopment Zone…
Voice your opinion on the “Future of Gas”
June 4, 2024
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) initiated Future of Gas Proceedings earlier this year to analyze the role of natural gas in the State’s decarbonization goals. You have an opportunity to be a…
Q&A with Lane & Waterman: Explaining the new rules of Overtime and Noncompetes
May 16, 2024
On Tuesday, April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued separate final rules on two major issues: Increases to Overtime Salary Thresholds (DOL) and…
Chamber attends hearing to support Middle Income Housing Bill
May 8, 2024
On Wednesday May 1, the Quad Cities Chamber traveled to Springfield to testify in support of SB2922, the Middle Income Housing Bill, a bill drafted by the Chamber to create new incentives in Illinois…
Iowa Legislative Session recap
May 1, 2024
The Iowa Legislative Session is now complete. Below is a final recap and list of bills that passed or did not pass, and the Chamber's position on them.
This year the legislature passed 147 bills,…
Final rulings made on Overtime Salary Thresholds and Nullification of Noncompete Provisions
April 25, 2024
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 rhe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued separate final rules on two major issues: Increases to Overtime Salary Thresholds (DOL) and…
Iowa Senate passes Major Economic Growth and Attraction (MEGA) Program
April 17, 2024
On Tuesday, April 16, the Iowa Senate passed a compromised version of the Major Economic Growth and Attraction (MEGA) Program. This closes two years of work to create a new incentive to help Iowa…
QC Chamber attends Illinois Chamber of Commerce Day on the Hill
April 17, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber attended the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Day on the Hill last week and discussed key issues with Illinois legislators. Chamber staff also met with the new CEO of the Illinois…
Deadlines approaching on key Illinois legislation
March 27, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber has been actively promoting legislation in Illinois related to housing and development, and has engaged our local legislators on additional business-related topics including a…
Iowa legislature completes 2nd funnel
March 20, 2024
Last Friday, March 15, the Iowa Legislature completed its second funnel and has determined which bills it will focus on passing this session. Here are the bills the Chamber is tracking and where they…
Chamber travels to Springfield to continue conversations with legislators
March 20, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber traveled to the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday, March 20 for a day of impactful conversations with top Illinois legislators and our local members of the General…
Quad Cities Chamber statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address
March 8, 2024
President Joe Biden touched on issues impacting the Quad Cities in his State of the Union address, with both positive and negative impacts on our region. Site-readiness, workforce issues - including…
Chamber reacts to East Moline State of the City address
March 6, 2024
On Thursday, March 7, East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman delivered the 2024 State of the City address, highlighting key accomplishments and priorities from the past year. The City has concentrated its…
Chamber travels to Washington D.C. to advocate for federal legislative priorities
March 6, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber delegation traveled to our nation’s capital this week to advocate for our federal legislative priorities. Throughout the visit, the Chamber discussed multiple priorities…
Chamber reacts to Moline State of the City address
February 28, 2024
On Monday, Feb. 26, Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati presented the 2024 State of the City address. In the address, Mayor Rayapati spoke on the importance of having a balanced approach to governing…
Chamber reacts to Governor Pritzker’s budget address
February 22, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber applauds Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for a continued commitment to balanced budgets, which creates stability and certainty for businesses and residents. The Chamber sees…
Iowa Legislature completes first funnel
February 22, 2024
Iowa Legislature completes first funnel The Iowa Legislature completed its first funnel last Friday, Feb. 16. This means that any bills not passed by a committee or assigned to specific committees…
Chamber Travels to Iowa Capitol
February 7, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber traveled in force to the Iowa Capitol this week with more than 20 business and community leaders from across the region. During the trip, members met with House and Senate…
Legislative Overview - January 2024
January 29, 2024
Legislative Overview - January 2024 With the first month of the new year coming to a close, the Quad Cities Chamber has been busy at work in Des Moines, Springfield and Washington D.C.
In Iowa,…
Chamber reacts to Rock Island State of City address
January 24, 2024
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms presented the 2024 State of the City address on Monday, Jan. 22 at Bally's Quad Cities. Thoms highlighted many items the Chamber supports that align with our legislative…
2024 Illinois Legislative Preview
January 18, 2024
The Illinois legislature reconvened on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and the Quad Cities Chamber was in Springfield meeting with legislators to promote our priorities. 2024 represents yet another opportunity for…
Dr. LaDrina Wilson’s farewell message
January 12, 2024
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Statement on Governor Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address
January 9, 2024
The Quad Cities Chamber is pleased to see Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ continued commitment to creating a pro-growth, pro-business environment. Our economy is growing and Iowa is regularly rated as a…
2024 Iowa Legislative Session kicks off
January 9, 2024
The legislative session in Iowa kicked off this week and the Chamber will be actively advocating for QC businesses with our policy goals focused on business and economic growth, quality of place, and…
IL paid leave act, H-1B visa proposal
January 4, 2024
Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act in effect January 1
The new Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAWA) law requires that all employees, regardless of employment status, including…
Chamber opposes Dept. of Labor rule on exempt employees
November 13, 2023
The Quad Cities Chamber submitted written comments opposing the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to revise the regulations implementing the exemption of certain white-collar employees from minimum…
2024 Public Policy Survey Reveals Valuable Insights from Local Business Leaders
September 27, 2023
In August, we distributed our annual public policy survey which received more than 100 total responses from our membership. The information we received will directly impact our legislative agenda and…
Make your voice heard: Take the 2024 Public Policy Survey
August 22, 2023
Each fall, the Quad Cities Chamber asks members to complete a brief survey to gain their insight on what issues facing the business community should be addressed at the local, state or federal…
New Chamber website provides the resources you need, whenever you need them
August 2, 2023
We’re excited to share that the new Chamber website is now live! You might have noticed the polished new look and feel of the site over the past few days, and we want to explain all the features that…