26 Sep 2024

Back from the Dead: Discover Haunted Attractions and More in Downtown Rock Island

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present Back from the Dead October 12-13, 2024, a new event promoting the diverse mix of attractions awaiting discovery downtown during the fall season leading up to Halloween. Free trolley rides will be provided for the public to patronize spooky and not-so-spooky places throughout downtown. Activities include haunted houses and tours, tarot card readings, retail vendor markets and more.

26 Sep 2024

New Minority Business Summit Announced, Taking Applications

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORD, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber announces a new Minority Business Summit being held 8:30AM-3:30PM, October 29, 2024, at the Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport. This free event, presented by Wells Fargo, is designed to empower minority entrepreneurs and business owners.

18 Sep 2024

Downtown Bettendorf Celebrates First Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) Renewal

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 18, 2024) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is celebrating the first renewal of its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). The SSMID will go into effect for five more years.

05 Sep 2024

Take the Quad Cities Chamber’s Public Policy Survey

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 5, 2024) — Each fall, the Quad Cities Chamber asks local companies to complete a brief survey to gain insights on the issues facing the business community. The survey aims to get to the heart of what the business community finds valuable and necessary in the areas of economic growth, quality of place, talent attraction and more.

04 Sep 2024

Red, White, and Boom! Fireworks and Events Scheduled for September 7

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2024) — Red, White, and Boom! will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

02 Sep 2024

Quad Cities Chamber Issues Market Report for Second Quarter 2024

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 2, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber released the Q2 2024 Market Report for the Quad Cities region. The report provides trends and data to help inform companies doing business within the region. Each report provides an economic analysis for the quarter by Dr Bill Polley, Director of Business Intelligence for the Chamber.

28 Aug 2024

Quad Cities Chamber Issues Market Report for Second Quarter 2024

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 28, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber released the Q2 2024 Market Report for the Quad Cities region. The report provides trends and data to help inform companies doing business within the region. Each report provides an economic analysis for the quarter by Dr Bill Polley, Director of Business Intelligence for the Chamber.

12 Aug 2024

Alternating Currents Kick Off Activities Thursday, August 15, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 12, 2024) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance kick off to Alternating Currents presented by the Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) will begin at 5PM, Thursday, August 15, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, celebrating the growing arts and culture sector in the Quad Cities.

5-7PM, Thursday, August 15 | Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th St, Rock Island

25 Jul 2024

Line-Up Set for Alternating Currents August 15-18 In Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — For the second consecutive year, Downtown Bettendorf Organization is hosting Alternating Currents with a mix of music and comedy performances in a variety of downtown venues.

03 Jul 2024

Red, White, and Boom! Rescheduled for September 7

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 3, 2024) — Red, White, and Boom! has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event and fireworks display will be held in downtown Davenport and Rock Island with fireworks at dusk. That evening, there will be family-friendly activities in LeClaire Park in Davenport and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. The Quad Cities River Bandits game will be held that night at Modern Woodmen Park.

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