02 Jun 2025

Red, White and Boom Fireworks Display Set to Return July 3

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2025) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom! will be held on July 3, 2025. Family-friendly activities will take place that evening in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

30 May 2025

Quad Cities Chamber’s Q1 Market Report Asks If a Strong Economy Can Withstand the Unpredictable Winds of Tariffs

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Market Report for Q1 2025 dives into how sudden changes in tariffs, especially those with a broad scope, can impact everything from supply chains and inventory levels to GDP growth and inflation.

29 May 2025

Downtown Davenport Partnership Celebrates Completion of Emerson Place Alley Beautification

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley featuring decorative lighting and permanent steel archways, knitting the neighborhood together and recognizing its historic roots as Motor Row and Bucktown.

20 May 2025

QC Farmers’ Market moving to Downtown Rock Island; City’s New “Festival Street” Will Host Event Every Saturday May 31-October 25

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2025) — The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are excited to welcome the QC Farmers’ Market to the heart of Downtown Rock Island this season.

19 May 2025

Lemonade Sip N’ Shop and Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Davenport May 31

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — Sip on ice cold lemonade and shop exclusive deals on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10AM –5PM, at the Lemonade Sip N’ Shop event presented by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP). Stroll through charming shops, enjoy refreshing lemonade, and take advantage of special deals at nineteen participating businesses in Downtown Davenport.

15 May 2025

Four Finalists Chosen for Downtown Bettendorf Mural; Cast Your Vote by June 1

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts — and we need your input in the final selection process. Vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at: downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural.

07 May 2025

Be Downtown Event June 7 in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free, family-friendly outdoor event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11AM-10PM, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St).

28 Apr 2025

Businesses Connect with Youth at Quad Cities Chamber’s Student Success Symposium

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber is hosting a Student Success Symposium April 29, 2025, 9:30AM-1:45PM, at the RiverCenter, Davenport. The Symposium will host 110 students from nine high schools from throughout the Quad Cities.

27 Mar 2025

Candidate Q&A for Illinois Municipal Elections

By Jennifer Walker

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber offered candidates for mayor and alderperson in East Moline, Moline and Rock Island the opportunity to provide answers to business-specific questions. In addition, an overview on the Home Rule Referendum in East Moline is available.

19 Mar 2025

Quad Cities in Top 10 for Economic Development Projects in Mississippi River Corridor

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 19, 2025) — The Quad Cities region again ranked in the Top 10 Mississippi River Corridor metros for total number of economic development projects reported Site Selection Magazine.

Total Projects

Tied for N° 6 Quad Cities MSA — thirteen projects

Total Projects Per Capita

N° 10 Muscatine — two projects

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