Industry Roundtable Series brings local voices to the table

This month, the Quad Cities Chamber Government Affairs team hosted a series of industry roundtables, bringing together business, subject matter experts, and community partners to discuss challenges and opportunities facing our regional economy. "These conversations help ensure the Chamber's Legislative Agenda is driven by member priorities and real-world business experiences," said Elizabeth Tanner, Executive Director, Government Affairs for the Chamber. "This grassroots process helps us better serve our members." 

Roundtables and featured speakers included: 

• Artificial Intelligence Roundtable: Padmini Soni, Rezonance AI 
• Construction, Development & Real Estate Roundtable: Jack Dorgan, Illinois Construction Industry Committee; Iowa Senator Scott Webster  
• Small Business, Retail & Restaurant Roundtable: Noah Finley, Illinois State Director, National Federation of Independent Business; Jessica Dunker, Executive Director and CEO, Iowa Restaurant Association 
• Manufacturing, Defense & Logistics Roundtable: Brad Hartkopf, Senior Director, Public Policy, Iowa Association of Business and Industry; David Curtin, Lobbyist, Technology and Manufacturing Association 

Thank you to all our speakers, hosts and participants who contributed their time and expertise and help to strengthen our voice at all levels of government.