Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce

QC, That's Where? That's where our region has 50 colleges & universities within a 90-mile radius 💙 #QCThatsWhere

🚨 Small Business Owners, Listen Up! 🚨 Retirement doesn’t just mean stepping away—it’s about ensuring your legacy lives on 💼💪. Without a solid succession plan, your business could face disruption, financial loss, or even closure. But did you know that only 25-30% of small businesses transition successfully? The rest often end up liquidated! 😱 That’s where the Quad Cities Chamber comes in. We’re here to help you build a rock-solid succession plan, so your hard work doesn’t go to waste. Let’s make sure your business thrives, no matter the stage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42nKwv1

Chris Caves, the Chamber's Vice President, Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce, challenges us to step outside of our comfort zones for more effective networking. Attend one of the Chamber's many events to get those introductions going. 🤝✅ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jgoVva

After some rather difficult months in 2024, the local labor market showed some positive signs in February as nonfarm payrolls added 300 jobs to the 700 added in January for the best back-to-back months since 2023. Is there more good news in the recent figures? This week we take a closer look at the Quad Cities labor market and look ahead to the national labor market report coming later this week. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YhT8lx

🎉✂️ A suite celebration! We marked the grand opening of SpringHill Suites Bettendorf with a ribbon cutting on April 1! This new hotel, near TBK Bank Sports Complex and Iron Tee Golf, offers a stylish and comfortable stay. 👏 Frontier Hospitality Group has been a trusted name in the industry since 1950, combining decades of experience in hotel operations with thoughtful development. Their commitment to quality design, strong partnerships and hands-on ownership sets them apart in the hospitality world. 📍 5235 Competition Dr, Bettendorf, IA

🎉 I'm going to Hob Nosh, are you?! The Quad Cities Chamber's Hob Nosh is back and better than ever! Join us for the largest after-hours networking event of the year, presented by Mediacom Business! Register today: https://bit.ly/4btbTrA 📅 Wednesday, April 2 🕔 5 - 8 p.m. 📍 Bend XPO Center, East Moline 🍹 5 p.m. - Doors open with sips, samples, and Chamber member tables! 🎟️ Prize Pick Ticket Sales 🎶 Music by Prestige Productions 🎤 6:45 p.m. - Live music from FUNKTASTIC 5! Mingle with over 50 food, beverage, and Chamber member tables, plus tons of giveaways! 🎁 🎉 You could win: 💎 $250 Necker's Jewelers Gift Certificate ✈️ Quad Cities International Airport Prize Package (including a $250 Flight Voucher!) Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local professionals, taste the best the QC has to offer, and win amazing prizes!

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 with questions addressing some of the most significant policy issues facing the Quad Cities business community. We asked the candidates running for office to submit their responses, which we provide in the documents below, to help guide the votes of Chamber members ahead of the April election. “Voting for your elected officials is the most important and impactful way business leaders can make their voices heard,” said Ryan Sempf, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the Chamber. "We encourage everyone to get out and vote for the candidate you believe represents your values,” he said. The Chamber will not be endorsing any candidates in this election. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DTN0ZM

🎉 I'm going to Hob Nosh, are you?! The Quad Cities Chamber's Hob Nosh is back and better than ever! Join us for the largest after-hours networking event of the year, presented by Mediacom Business! Register today: https://bit.ly/4btbTrA 📅 Wednesday, April 2 🕔 5 - 8 p.m. 📍 Bend XPO Center, East Moline 🍹 5 p.m. - Doors open with sips, samples, and Chamber member tables! 🎟️ Prize Pick Ticket Sales 🎶 Music by Prestige Productions 🎤 6:45 p.m. - Live music from FUNKTASTIC 5! Mingle with over 50 food, beverage, and Chamber member tables, plus tons of giveaways! 🎁 🎉 You could win: 💎 $250 Necker's Jewelers Gift Certificate ✈️ Quad Cities International Airport Prize Package (including a $250 Flight Voucher!) Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local professionals, taste the best the QC has to offer, and win amazing prizes!

🎉 Just two more sleeps till Hob Nosh! The Quad Cities Chamber's Hob Nosh is back and better than ever! Join us for the largest after-hours networking event of the year, presented by Mediacom Business! Register today: https://bit.ly/4btbTrA 📅 Wednesday, April 2 🕔 5 - 8 p.m. 📍 Bend XPO Center, East Moline 🍹 5 p.m. - Doors open with sips, samples, and Chamber member tables! 🎟️ Prize Pick Ticket Sales 🎶 Music by Prestige Productions 🎤 6:45 p.m. - Live music from FUNKTASTIC 5! Mingle with over 50 food, beverage, and Chamber member tables, plus tons of giveaways! 🎁 🎉 You could win: 💎 $250 Necker's Jewelers Gift Certificate ✈️ Quad Cities International Airport Prize Package (including a $250 Flight Voucher!) Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local professionals, taste the best the QC has to offer, and win amazing prizes!

Member Spotlight with World Relief Quad Cities 🤝✅ World Relief Quad Cities is a nonprofit organization providing financial, emotional, cultural and spiritual support to refugees and immigrants in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa. Serving the region for over 25 years, they assist victims of war and persecution as they rebuild their lives in the Quad Cities.  From basic needs to education, to legal services and more, World Relief Quad Cities continues to provide vital resources for those seeking a fresh start. Learn more about our amazing members 👉 https://bit.ly/4a9FB44