The Quad Cities Chamber's work is focused on creating a strong QC attracting investment and jobs, supporting existing businesses, attracting and retaining people, and building a place where people want to be. 
What we do for those we serve
- Advocate for business
- Provide resources
- Convene and build networks
Business & Economic Growth
Support the attraction and growth of businesses in the region and promote an inclusive local economy
- Market regional assets to attract new businesses in our targeted industries
- Encourage investment and infrastructure for shovel-ready sites
- Support the growth and expansion of existing businesses
- Deliver programming and resources to meet the demands of high-growth industries and occupations
- Provide networking, business development and training opportunities for businesses
- Create an inclusive economy to ensure equitable access and economic prosperity in the region
Workforce & Talent Development
Address the immediate and future workforce needs of regional employers
- Provide solutions to help primary industries immediately fill workforce gaps
- Leverage the regional educational assets to address talent pipeline challenges
- Retain and cultivate existing talent within the region
- Attract talent to the region to ensure new and existing businesses have the workforce needed to grow their companies
Quality of Place
Bolster livability in the region through place management and placemaking
* We manage 3 downtown organizations: Downtown Bettendorf Organization, Downtown Davenport Partnership and Rock Island Downtown Alliance
- Provide place management services to Business Improvement Districts
- Cultivate a vibrant regional culture through placemaking projects and programming to engage residents and visitors
- Promote and support community initiatives that bolster regional vibrancy
- Position the region to be an attractive location for businesses and talent
Strong & Sustainable Chamber
Advocate for businesses in the region and effectively communicate regional successes
- Leverage the influence of the Chamber to advocate for pro-business legislation
- Communicate across a dynamic set of stakeholders the value of the Chamber
- Secure sustainable funding and effectively deploy stakeholders’ investments
- Align with regional partners to elevate the QC brand outside of the market
- Enhance volunteerism to engage a wide community audience
- Integrate diversity, equity and inclusion as integral values across the organization and region
Our core values
- Take initiative
- Passionately pursue excellence
- Complete accountability
- Seek continuous improvement
- Foster a sense of belongingness
- Customer service oriented
- Regionally minded
And don't forget the Chamber is a non-profit organization serving six counties - Henry, Mercer, Rock Island County, IL and Clinton, Muscatine, Scott County, IA.
In addition, the Chamber is proud to be a Q2030 champion organization dedicated to the vision: The Quad Cities is recognized globally in 2030 for growing and attracting talent and businesses, is energized by a diverse and culturally rich community, inspires innovation and embraces lifelong learning.
In principle and practice, the Chamber is an inclusive organization that values diversity and equity. The practice of inclusion, diversity and equity enables us to leverage the talent, resources and business opportunities necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The Chamber strives to better serve and represent its membership by committing to actively seek a diverse, equitable and inclusive board of directors, workforce, membership, business environment and community.
