Joining the Chamber is one of the most economical ways your business can gather leads, meet prospects and promote your products and services. Sign up now!
All businesses are welcome to participate in many of our business services. Our hope is to help each business prosper - no matter how small or large.
For more information about any of these services below, the chamber staff would be happy to help you. Call (563) 322-1706 today so we can assist you.
Business Services
Business Information for Growth (BIG) Program, in cooperation with the Eastern Iowa Community College district, provides business owners, entrepreneurs and students access to highly sophisticated business and economic information from online databases at no charge. It can produce vital business information and market research for start-ups or existing businesses looking to expand. Free training. Call (563) 327-0160 to schedule an appointment.
Business Connect is a time-saving resource for any businessor consumer. In need of a specific service or pdocut and want information and a price delivered right to your email? You can complete a simple online summary and connect with businesses that can serve your needs.
Business Directory is a comprehensive resource guide of companies whom share the IAQCC commitment to advancing the economic vitality and quality of life for our region. You can find it here on our website.
Internship Guide assists businesses with creating a value-added internship program that includes recruitment contacts, sample job descriptions and evaluation tools. Internship Guide 2010
The Diversity Initiative addresses businesses' challenges in recruiting, welcoming and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds. The Diversity Initiativesets up resources to provide businesses with Cultural Ambassadors to meet one-on-one with new and potential recruits to help acclimate them into the region; host quaterly welcome receptions to connect newcomers;andraise awareness of multi-cultural happenings within the Quad-City region.
Government Affairs
Scott County, Iowa, with its largest cities being Davenport and Bettendorf, is located in the heart of the Midwest bounded on the southerly side by the mighty Mississippi River and is one of the few locations that the river runs in an easterly westerly direction.
Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce speaks on behalf of the business community regarding laws and regulations impacting companies located in Scott County. The IAQCC serves as a conduit for companies to access city councils and state legislators in an effort to advance the specific needs or information related to their business.
Your Chamber is your one-stop shop for all the information you need to be informed about the public policy process.
Here you will find rosters of local, county, state and federal law makers, including a way to determine who represents you; reports on current legislative activity; candidate profiles during elections; and tools to help you communicate directly with your lawmakers.
Staff contact: Betsy Brandsgard, executive vice president, Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, at 563-823-2663 or
bbrandsgard@iowaqcchamber.com
Upcoming Events:
April 23 -- Legislative Luncheon
Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Davenport
Time: 11:45 a.m., registration, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Series Sponsor: Genesis Health System
Monthly Sponsor: Eastern Iowa Community College District
