QC, That's Where our manufacturing industry is forged in a legacy of agricultural innovation and excellence in automation integration. Local manufacturers can feel confident that the Chamber is a constant advocate for the industry and a connector for new businesses and investment in the QC.
The Quad Cities Chamber is one of four Illinois Defense Manufacturing Consortium (ILDMC) community members who share a grant to help local manufacturing companies and defense contractors grow. Through our Manufacturing Hub programs and services, we connect our industry partners to resources and incentives to help you gain a competitive advantage with civilian and government contracting opportunities. We want to uncover opportunities, promote best practices, support professional development and reinforce the organic industrial base in the Quad Cities.
- Our outreach efforts are focused on identifying issues, supporting operational excellence, encouraging investment in innovative technologies and developing a workforce inclusive of underrepresented populations.
- Your manufacturing business can benefit from our access to a network of industry partners interested in research and development, prototyping, government contracting, education and training, centers of excellence and manufacturing extension partnerships to help you take your business to the next level.
Get involved with the Manufacturing Hub to access
- Outreach visits focused on providing introductions to resources for technical assistance, workforce development, supply chain, innovative technologies, education and training programs, financial incentives, business expansion, international trade, government contracting, and local/state economic development partners.
- Potential government contracting business and recommended partnership opportunities through the Supply Chain Mapping Tool.
- Financial resource awareness and assistance.
- Introductions to workforce partners.
- Introductions to education and training partners.
- Connections to America Makes and ASTRO America
Manufacturing Hub events
Manufacturing Hub events are designed to convene local manufacturers for networking and industry-specific programming. The goal is to connect and discover partnerships, resources, technologies and markets that will be key to industry growth now and into the future. Events are sponsored by Assured Partners and Rouse Consulting Group.
Hub Brews are late afternoon open networking gatherings focused on peer-to-peer conversations and business development. See the event calendar for the next Hub Brew.
The bi-state Quad Cities region is served by two manufacturing extension partnerships (MEP): the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS).