The Quad Cities Chamber works with a variety of companies on relocating to or expanding in the region. Find information below on the business attraction and expansion projects the team worked on in the fourth quarter of 2020 as well as some highlights of recent successes.
Projects Update Q4 2020
Companies Moving or Expanding in Quad Cities Region
Crawford Company Acquired Seaberg Industries
Crawford Company acquired Seaberg Industries in October 2020, retaining the company and all jobs in the region. Seaberg Industries is a leading manufacturer of metal fabricated and precision machined parts, components and assemblies. Read the full story on how Crawford Company is capitalizing on growth opportunities with Seaburg Industries acquisition.
Quad Cities Chamber staff provided information on financial assistance programs.
Direct Impact
Direct Jobs Retained: 77
Direct Payroll: $3,096,285
Total Impact
Total Jobs: 118
Total Payroll: $5,044,394
Total Annual Economic Impact $19,482,137
RubberStamps.net Relocated After Fire
The Bettendorf location of RubberStamps.Net was completely destroyed by fire on October 25, 2020. The company ships locally-made rubber stamps and labels across the U.S. Read the full story on how RubberStamps.net was able to find a new location and re-open within two months.
Quad Cities Chamber staff reached out to the company owner to assist with temporary space, which turned into a site search throughout the region with several options presented. The company selected a location at 320 E. 2nd St., Davenport.
Total Impact
Total Jobs: 36
Total Payroll: $1,765,251
Total Annual Economic Impact: $6,788,108
Office Relocating, Retained Jobs
A firm offering accounting and back-office services, will move to a new location, retaining jobs in our region.
Quad Cities Chamber staff assisted the company in finding new office space in Downtown Davenport. The company received financial assistance from the Downtown Davenport Partnership Facade & Interior Grant Program.
Direct impact
Direct Jobs: 12
Direct Payroll: $558,768
Total Impact
Total Jobs: 21
Total Payroll: $936,603
Total Annual Economic Impact: $3,933,469
Project Stats
There are a total of 42 projects to date for FY21 compared to 29 for the same time last year.
Target Industry of Projects
Project Leads
Quad Cities Chamber staff received 25 requests for information and completed 10 proposals. In addition, two site visits were held with company representatives.
