18 Aug 2021

New Downtown Rock Island Mural-Unveiling Kicks Off Alternating Currents Festival

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 18, 2021) — The unveiling of a new mural in Downtown Rock Island, inspired by a Rock Island High School student’s award-winning artwork, will serve as the official kick-off to this year’s Alternating Currents festival August 19-22 in the Quad Cities.

What: Ceremony unveiling the mural by young artist Riley Jones

When: 3:45-4:45PM, Thursday, August 19

16 Aug 2021

Alternating Currents Festival Features 120+ Performances Across Downtown Quad Cities

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2021) — The 2021 Alternating Currents festival will showcase 120+ live performances, film screenings and art-related events from Thursday to Sunday, August 19-22, at more than 30 venues across three Downtown Quad Cities: Davenport, Rock Island and Moline.

12 Aug 2021

Quad Cities Chamber Celebrates Wins, Bright Future at Annual Meeting

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 12, 2021) — The Quad Cities Chamber held its Annual Meeting, presented by TBK Bank, on Wednesday, August 11, at Rhythm City Casino Resort. During the luncheon event, which also was livestreamed, Chamber leaders highlighted the organization’s accomplishments from the past year and outlined plans for the future.

11 Aug 2021

Quad Cities Chamber Awards Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 11, 2021) — The Quad Cities Chamber honored two deserving recipients at its Annual Meeting with the Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year awards.

09 Aug 2021

Alternating Currents Spreads to Venues across Downtown Quad Cities

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 9, 2021) — This year’s Alternating Currents festival is expanding its reach to a variety of venues in three Downtown Quad Cities: Davenport, Rock Island and Moline.

05 Aug 2021

Scott County Designated a Home Base Iowa Community

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2021) — Veterans who move into Scott County and purchase a home now may be eligible for up to $8,250 in relocation incentives thanks to a new partnership between Scott County and Home Base Iowa (HBI).

21 Jul 2021

Quad Cities Chamber Leader Paul Rumler Part of Latest Certified Chamber Executive Class

By Jennifer Walker

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 21, 2021) — Paul Rumler, President and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, ACCE is a professional society with more than 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members.

28 Jun 2021

Downtown Bettendorf Organization Celebrates Accomplishments and Details Future Plans at Annual Meeting

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 28, 2021) — At its annual meeting Monday, the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) celebrated the fiscal year 2021 successes of the Downtown Bettendorf Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) and outlined downtown highlights expected in the coming year.

19 Aug 2019

Multicultural Entrepreneurs Networking Breakfast Set for August 22 at Catalyst Kitchen

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 19, 2019) — Multicultural entrepreneurs along with business and community leaders are invited to network over breakfast, 7:30-8:30AM, Thursday, August 22, at Catalyst Kitchen inside St. John's Lutheran Church, 4501 7th Avenue, Rock Island.

09 Aug 2019

Learn about Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive for Re-Investment of Capital Gains at Seminar

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2019) — The Quad Cities Chamber, in collaboration with the City of Davenport, will host a free educational luncheon and seminar regarding the new Opportunity Zone federal tax-incentive from noon to 1PM, Wednesday, August 28, at Me and Billy, 200 W 3rd Street in Davenport. The seminar will feature Kyle Day, attorney with Lane and Waterman,LLP, who will present on how to harness this unique new incentive and maximize its impact.

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