Together we win - evolving to serve you better
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 reaches a half a million people.
2. The region's Gross Regional Product (GRP) grows to $40 billion.
3. 25% engagement of employers in the six-county region.
In order to achieve these goals we've been evolving and reimagining the way that we serve businesses by rolling out a variety of new services, programs and events to meet your needs. As a member of the Chamber you're invested in this community and when you do better - we all do better.
Click here to read more about our vision that we shared at the Annual Celebration as covered in the Quad-City Times and take some time to check out some of our newest offerings and upcoming events below.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Gain skills and insight. The Chamber offers a variety of opportunities to develop your skills professionally and personally, whether you’re just starting your career, launching a business or are a seasoned professional.
Edge Business Series *new*
The Edge Business Series provides education opportunities to create a competitive edge for small to medium-sized businesses. With topics like marketing, sales and how to grow your business, local and regional speakers will share best practices.
Edge Business Series
September 4 • Noon
Advertise on Social Media Like a Pro: A Primer to Paid Social Advertising featuring Jill Wilson, President of Simple Machines Marketing
This program will introduce attendees on how to make a smart investment in their business using online marketing and social media advertising. RSVP
Know Your Chamber
September 10 • Noon
For members old and new, you’ll get an inside look at how to take advantage of the invaluable tools the Chamber has to offer and how the Chamber is helping our region and businesses grow. A great program for your new employees to attend. RSVP
Edge Business Series
October 3 • Noon
Legal Marijuana – Will There Be a Haze in Your Workplace?!
As a bi-state business community, we are unique in that we have to implement laws imposed in one state, and plan for its workplace impacts in both states – second hand smoke, if you will!
Join us for this panel discussion – we’ll have assortment of pros that can address everything you need to know about legal pot and how it will impact your responsibility, processes and the culture in your business. RSVP
NETWORKING
Let us help you boost your career or company as we introduce you to new connections to help you grow your network.
AMp Up Morning Network: Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship featuring Dr. Kit Evans-Ford, Founder and Director, Argrow's House of Healing and Hope
September 18 • 7 AM
Argrow's House is a healing house and bath and body social enterprise in the Quad Cities for women healing from violence and abuse. A recipient of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Local Communities, Kit Evans-Ford is one of five people in the country honored this year for multiplying good and proving that one person can make a difference.
Kit will share her business journey and leadership insights to starting and growing a successful social enterprise. RSVP
Venues & Vibes *new*
Check out the best hot spots in our region at Venues & Vibes. Grab a drink and meet other business leaders at this after-work event. Food and entertainment provided.
Crow Valley Golf Club
September 26 • 5:30 PM
RSVP
Business Exchange *new*
October 16 • Noon
Business Exchange is all about networking and making business connections. With no formal presentation, during this lunch you’ll have the opportunity to meet other Chamber members and establish referrals to help grow your business. RSVP
PEER ROUNDTABLES
Peer Roundtables provide a confidential environment to discuss challenges, examine economic trends impacting your business and build relationships and communication skills with a network of supportive peers.
If you’re looking for a group that gives you feedback on some of the tough business issues you are facing, and can speak from their own personal experience in similar business situations - then the Peer Roundtables Program is for you.
Tables kick off in September and October - enrollment is now open!
MEMBER PERKS
Accident Fund
Save money on your workers’ compensation insurance! We’ve partnered with Accident Fund Insurance Company of America to bring this Group Program exclusively to Chamber members in good standing.
Workers’ compensation insurance is just one of many expenses that employers have to consider. You can make it a smaller part of your budget by joining a group program. Accident Fund offers dividends up to 5% based on workers’ compensation premium costs and results.
FlexCare Telehealth
FlexCare telehealth provides members 24/7/365 telephonic or live video access to physicians in all 50 states who diagnose, treat and prescribe medication, when appropriate, for many acute medical conditions. There is no co-pay for employees to use this service.
Chamber member companies large and small can sign up to receive discounted pricing for FlexCare. Utilize this member perk to help keep your employees healthy, lower the amount of claims and keep your premiums down to reduce your organization's healthcare costs.
Office Depot Savings Program
Save up to 55% off every time you shop at Office Depot. Take advantage of incredible savings through your Chamber membership and pay less for the things you need most.
We are here to serve you and help your business sustain success in the Quad Cities region.
Have questions or need assistance? Contact Julie Forsythe by email or call 563.823.2652.