Summer Industry Roundtables announced

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 priorities. The roundtables will also seek business input and discussion on future priorities. 

These roundtables kick off the Chamber’s annual public policy planning process to develop our legislative agenda for the coming year. 

Small Business & Retail Roundtable 

Tuesday, July 15, 2 – 3:30 p.m. 
Ascentra Credit Union, 2019 Grant St., Bettendorf
Speakers: 

• Noah Finley, State Director for National Federation of Independent Businesses Illinois 
• Matt Everson, State Director for National Federation of Independent Businesses Iowa 

Construction, Development & Real Estate Roundtable 

Wednesday, July 16, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 
Associated General Contractors of the Quad Cities, 520, 24th St., Rock Island
Speakers: 

• Jack Dorgan, Illinois Construction Industry Committee 
• Iowa speaker TBD 

Restaurant & Hospitality Roundtable 

Wednesday, July 23, 1:30 – 3 p.m. 
Location TBD 
Speakers:  

• Jessica Dunker, Iowa Restaurant Association and Iowa Lodging Association 
• Sam Toia, Illinois Restaurant Association 

Manufacturing, Logistics & Defense Roundtable 

Thursday, July 24, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
Location and Speakers TBD 

Please RSVP by clicking on the "Talk to Us" button on the right to email us.