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QC, That's Where businesses thrive! Our industries, both creative and manufacturing, are made up of good people with good ideas. We're inspired by and proud of our creative, inventive global leaders like John Deere who remain deeply rooted in QC. This Fortune 100 company founded and headquartered right here in the QC has been the genesis for countless spinoffs and innovators. QC's creative current gives the region an edge for inclusivity; the creative community, more than any other, is open, curious and accepting.

From established businesses looking for a new location to up-and-coming entrepreneurs making their first sale, the QC offers many ways for your business to advance. The QC is a great place for any business to grow. However, these key industry business audiences are deeply rooted in our Quad Cities region —manufacturing, defense, agricultural innovation, logistics, and corporate office. When doing business in the QC, the workforce is highly skilled in manufacturing, offers a central location with multi-modal access to the coasts, and a supply chain flush with materials for the Fortune 500 companies in the region. Success stories like Amazon's new robotics fulfillment center are a compelling case in point. Plus, your employees will appreciate that there's more to life than work, so setting up HQs or expanding in a place where life is good, is critical to the talent pipeline. QC is an ideal balance for a new generation of businesspeople!


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QUAD CITIES CHAMBER

The Quad Cities Chamber is a champion for business and community progress; creating a prosperous regional economy where all can thrive.

We love the QC and our work is focused on creating an amazing place to move to, live and work. Why? When the QC is a place that people want to be, it makes it easier to attract and retain people. Then businesses want to invest in the Quad Cities and that brings more jobs. In turn, the businesses that are here continue to grow. This is the work of the Quad Cities Chamber. 

Our role is to facilitate business growth in the region through these key pillars:

  • Business & economic growth
  • Workforce & talent development
  • Quality of place
QC, That's Where my business will thrive!
With competitive business costs, access to a diverse workforce and a balanced lifestyles for your employees - your business will thrive in the QC!
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