ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present the Shamrock Showcase on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This St Patrick’s celebration invites the community to show their Irish spirit, wear a touch of green, and support downtown businesses alongside the St Patrick Society of the Quad Cities’ fortieth annual Grand Parade.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present the Shamrock Showcase on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This St Patrick’s celebration invites the community to show their Irish spirit, wear a touch of green, and support downtown businesses alongside the St Patrick Society of the Quad Cities’ fortieth annual Grand Parade.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 3, 2026) — The last quarter of 2025 finished the year with an uptick in US GDP and a stable regional labor market, as reported in Grow Quad Cities Q4 2025 Market Report.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — The Quad Cities Chamber is expanding one of its most anticipated annual events and inviting the broader community to take part. QC Business Showcase: Hob Nosh ’26, presented by Mediacom Business, returning Wednesday, April 22, 5-7:30PM, at the Bend XPO Center, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — Earlier this month, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriations bill which funds the Department of War for the current year (October 1, 2025 — September 30, 2026). The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) worked hard to advocate for Rock Island Arsenal needs with our bi-state congressional d

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 29, 2026) — Most Quad Cities manufacturers may not realize they have direct access to one of the region’s most advanced research and development assets, an Iowa State University–operated laboratory designed specifically to help businesses innovate, test new ideas, and solve complex production challenges.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, February 7. The Valentine’s-themed event encourages the community to show up and have fun while they shop, dine, drink and socialize at their favorite participating businesses. From shopping deals and yoga to hairstyling, DIY desserts and pop-up floral and plant bars, fun experiences await participants.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport. Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, and interactive outdoor activities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 17, 2025) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport. Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations and interactive outdoor activities.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 11, 2025) — Grow Quad Cities is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Top 100 High Priority Jobs Report, a strategic resource designed to inform community stakeholders about the most in-demand occupations offering a livable wage across our bi-state region.

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