02 Nov 2023

Quad Cities Chamber Endorses Business-Friendly Candidates for Davenport and Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 2, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber endorses candidates who have demonstrated a desire to support a business-friendly climate or a commitment to the business community as evident in their candidate questionnaires or body of work. The Chamber announced its list of endorsed candidates for elections for mayor and city council in Davenport and Bettendorf.

19 Oct 2023

German Fest Returns to K-Square in Downtown Davenport with Live Music, Games, and Schnitzel

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 19, 2023) — For its second year, German Fest returns to downtown Davenport 12–8PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119 E 3rd St. Co-produced by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) and German American Heritage Center (GAHC), this year’s free event features more live music, new attractions, and awesome entertainment for the whole family.

04 Oct 2023

Rock Island Downtown Alliance Celebrates Achievements, Forecasts Bright Future During Launch Party

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 4, 2023) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance’s early successes and future ambitions were put on full display during the place management organization’s official launch party Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Huckleberry’s Great Pizza and Calzones.

03 Oct 2023

German Fest Returns to K-Square in Downtown Davenport with Live Music, Games, and Schnitzel

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 3, 2023) For its second year, German Fest returns to downtown Davenport, 12–8PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119. E 3rd St. Co-produced by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) and German American Heritage Center (GAHC), this year’s free event features more live music, new attractions, and awesome entertainment for the whole family.

22 Sep 2023

Quad Cities Chamber Issues Quarterly Market Report for Second Quarter 2023

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber has released the 2023 Q2 Market Report for the Quad Cities region. The report provides trends and data to help inform companies doing business within the region. Each report provides an economic analysis for the quarter by Dr.

21 Sep 2023

Bettendorf Now Offers Home Base Iowa Incentives to Veteran Homebuyers

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 21, 2023) — New incentives for veterans who move to Bettendorf are available through the Home Base Iowa program, effective immediately. The City of Bettendorf now offers a $250 reimbursement for City services and up to a $900 reimbursement for a home warranty to qualifying veteran homebuyers.

14 Aug 2023

See The Next Big Thing at Alternating Currents

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 14, 2023) — Alternating Currents is August 17-20, 2023 taking place across more than two dozen venues in downtown Davenport along with key performances in downtown Rock Island and Bettendorf. AC features over 100 musical performances, comedy sets, film screenings, local art displays and even pro-wrestling.

08 Aug 2023

Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting Celebrates Wins

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber will host its Annual Meeting, Thursday, August 10, 11:45AM-1PM, at Rhythm City Casino Resort (7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport). The event will be presented by IMEG Corp.

The Chamber leadership will share its recent achievements in building a thriving QC community and hear about our vision of future growth.

Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Regional Champion of Change will be announced.

19 Jul 2023

Downtown Bettendorf Organization Celebrates New Businesses, Building Improvements, and Beautification Efforts

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 19, 2023) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) wrapped up its third year with a list of accomplishments including new and expanded businesses, façade grants for building improvements, increased beautification efforts, and a new downtown master plan.

18 Jul 2023

Downtown Davenport Partnership Reflects on Successes and Challenges of Past Year; Looks Ahead to Future Progress

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) celebrated accomplishments of fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) during its annual meeting on July 18, calling attention to recently completed projects, future investments, new infrastructure, businesses grants, as well as turning the corner after the 324 Main disaster and managing spring flooding.

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