Generation Next is transforming aspiring professionals into influential community leaders primed to advance the Quad Cities region. Designed for young to mid-career professionals, Generation Next is the premier resource helping individuals become involved in the QC community through board and committee service. Through workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities and more, Generation Next is empowering rising professionals to become active leaders in the Quad Cities community, while deepening their understanding of what makes the Quad Cities so unique.
Meeting once a month for four months, participants gain an understanding of community service, board governance, roles of elected officials and the significance of volunteerism as it relates to career ascension.
Generation Next equips professionals with the tools they need to be more engaged in the community while offering them the chance to network with organizations that seek professionally savvy individuals to serve on their boards and committees. With their new skills and insights, participants will be prepared for the next step in achieving their goals of creating positive change in the community. The Quad Cities of the future will be built through the guidance of great leaders, and Generation Next is committed to discovering those individuals.
Generation Next is where you'll:
- Gain knowledge on how you can make a difference in the QC
- Become “service-ready” individuals deeply connected to the community
- Have a refined understanding of the role and impact of elected officials in the region
- Will be able to understand how to run for elected office and be an informed voter
Each cohort will be limited to 40 individuals. The cost of the program is $150 for Chamber members and $300 for non-members.
Meetings are held from February to May on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Registration is now closed for the 2026 Generation Next cohort and will reopen later in the year for the 2027 cohort.
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