The Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce represents 1,500 member businesses. Our hope is to help each business prosper - no matter how small or large. We invite each member to join us in any of our programs, services, networking events or sponsorship opportunities that results in more business for you and a growing and thriving region.
Here's some of the Iowa Quad Cities Chamber benefits and services offered:
Networking Opportunities
A survey of our members indicated one of the top reasons for joining is the networking possibilities. The Chamber helps you build professional networks with a vast offering of events and programs and opportunities to volunteer on numerous chamber committees and community task forces.
A Chance to Meet is a forum for business vendors and supplies to meet the purchasing decision-makers for major companies. It's a great opportunity for local suppliers/vendors to get in the door and learn how to do business with major companies.
Water Cooler Talk offers members the opportunity to hear from local experts on business fundamentals such as sales, marketing, public relations, customer service and leadership. Also, participants break out into small discussion groups to share best practices and business challenges pertaining to the topic.
Business After Hours invites you and your co-workers for after-hours networking.
Resources
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 Intelligence Report is sent by email monthly with reporting on the latest strategies, news, trends and tips for strengthening business performance and success.
Constant Contact, the leading provider of e-mail marketing and online surveys for small organizations, offers members a discounted rate on its services through a partnership with the chamber.
Membership Mailing Lists can be purchased on labels or on CD and are available exclusively to our members.
Promotional Opportunities
Sponsorships are available from our monthly programs to annual events to summer festivals. It's a cost-effective way to promote your business and are exclusively available to members.
Ribbon Cuttings can be arranged with Chamber Ambassadors attending your ribbing cutting, grand opening or groundbreaking event. The photos run on our website.
Quarterly Newsletter is being designed to begin in September. Ads will be sold in the center pages and back cover.
The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities
The Network is a growing network of over 2,300 young professionals, in their 20's & 30's striving to cultivate social and professional development, provide service leadership opportunities, facilitate the connection of young talent with the hiring needs of employers, and engage in advocacy of young professional interests. It is an initiative of the Iowa Quad Cities and Illinois Quad City Chambers of Commerce.
You are automatically a member of the Network if you're a member of either chamber, or if your company is a member of the chamber. The organization holds monthly professional development luncheons and after-hours networking events along with other opportunities. Click here for The Network website.
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