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SPONSOR HOSPITALITY TENT20IIFRIDAY, JULY 29
5-11:30 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 30
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
waveTHETHE DOWNTOWN QUAD CITIES TO-DO
In Celebration of Navy Week 2011
you and a guest are cordially invited to
� e Quad Cities Chamber Dinner
Featuring Rear Admiral � omas Cropper
� ursday, June 16, 2011
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
Cocktail Reception 6 PM
Dinner 7 PM
RSVP REQUIRED
IOWA
ILLINOISOISOISO
500miles
(804.6 km)
300miles
(482.8 km)
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Mississipp i River
Detroit
MilwaukeeMadison
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Louisville
ColumbusQUAD CITIESQUAD CITIES
Economic DEvElopmEnt
SErvicESServing Western Illinois
& Eastern Iowa
☉Site Selection Assistance
☉incentive information
☉Demographic/market Data
☉�Workforce Development
resources
☉�corporate & Government
contact information
Why chooSE thE
quAD citiES?
• Largest 300-MiLe Market
West of ChiCago -
37.4 MiLLion popuLation
Within a 300-MiLe radius of
the Quad Cities
• MuLtiModaL transportation:
river, road, raiL & runWay
• 428,307 strong Labor forCe
(and groWing)
• 40 CoLLeges and universities
Within a 90-MiLe radius
• 33,000 LoCaL CoLLege
students eaCh year
• AlcoA • deere & co. • rock islAnd ArsenAl • BAe systems
• Booz Allen HAmilton • group o • mclAugHlin motors • sivyer
steel • ryerson • nestle purinA • genesis roBotics • vizient•
seArs mAnufActuring • nicHols Aluminum • kone • 3m
• coBHAm mission systems • dAy zimmermAn • dyncorp
internAtionAl • kBr • krAft foods • mAndus group • sAic
QUAD CITIES
Prosperity. Job opportunity. Talent attraction.
Business growth. Vibrant communities.
Is it just wishful thinking, or the future
we create for ourselves?
It’s our choice. It’s YOUR choice. Get involved.
A STRONGER QUAD CITIES
TOMORROW MUST START TODAY
John Deere Foundation
City of Davenport
Quad-City Times/Lee Enterprises
MidAmerican Energy Company
Bechtel Trust
Riverboat Development Authority
Scott County
Trinity Regional Health System
City of Moline
Wells Fargo Bank
City of Rock Island
US Bank
Genesis Health System
Alcoa Inc.
City of Bettendorf
The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus
Black Hawk College
Lane & Waterman, LLP
Modern Woodmen of America
Moline Foundation
First Midwest Bank
McGladrey
McLaughlin Body Company, Inc.
Quad City Bank & Trust/QCR Holdings, Inc.
Russell Construction Company, Inc.
City of East Moline
KJWW Engineering Consultants
Missman, Stanley & Associates
Nichols Aluminum
Shive-Hattery, Inc.
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL
FOUNDERS GROUP
INVESTORS
DHCU Community Credit Union
IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
Iowa American Water Company
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
American Bank & Trust Company
Augustana College
Bituminous Insurance Companies
Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLP
Butler Insurance Service, Inc.
Crawford Company
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Eye Surgeons Associates, PC
Kraft Foods
NECA/National Electrical Contractors Association
Northwest Bank & Trust Company
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #25
Raufeisen Development Company
Royal Neighbors of America
Ruhl & Ruhl REALTORS
Sears Manufacturing Company
St. Ambrose University
Stoney Creek Inn
TAG Communications, Inc.
THE National Bank
Trissel, Graham & Toole, Inc.
Western Illinois University
Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union
Alter Company
LinguiSystems, Inc.
UnitedHealthcare Group
Management Resource Group, Ltd.
City of Eldridge
Ascentra Credit Union
City of Aledo
Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Rhythm City Casino
The Hungry Hobo
Thoms Family
Thank you to these early investors who are
committed to building wealth and prosperity
in our region.
Learn more at
QuadCitiesChamber.com
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丹尼尔曼
“四市合一优
先”计划
全国业务开发
副总裁
331 W. Third Street, Suite 140
Davenport, IA 52801
手机：309.716.4011
四市合一
四市合一
社区学院与公司培训者合作，制
定出为企业量衣订做的培训计划
– 缩短了从雇用到具备盈利效益
的时间。举个例子，“新工作培
训计划”将就受训者在岗位培训
期间的工资与附带福利向公司提
供高达50%的补偿。
该地区吸引公共-私人投
资达20亿美元
作为对宏大经济开发倡议的响
应。公共与私人机构正在对本
地区进行超
过21.2亿美
元的投资，
从桥梁与高
速公路改善
到停车库翻
新和污水系
统更新等。
资料来源：由双州区域委员会在
2008年制定的综合经济开发战略
简要概述
四市合一四市合一
四市合一地区跨居伊利诺伊州与爱荷华州的四个县，这使您
可以为满足您的需求而选择不同地点，从而享受州、地方激
励政策、基础设施、人口构成与就业人员的理想组合。
电力、天然气能源供应可靠而方便，且价格低于几乎全国任
何地方。电价自1995年以来保持稳定。本地区拥有充足的
场址与建筑，以及大量面积各异、即将破土动工的项目。
本地区环境优美，对教育、艺术和文化的承诺，使这里成为
家庭生活的理想选择 – 确保了不断壮大、充满活力且经过
良好教育的就业大军。
我们拥有大量的购物中心、许多优雅的餐厅以及众多的室
内、室外娱乐设施，它们将令您及您的员工享受到高质量的
生活。
为什么选择
四市合一？
IOWA
ILLINOIS
500miles
(804.6 km)
Green Bay
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Omaha
Lincoln
St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Madison
Indianapolis
Mississippi River
Wichita
TulsaMemphis
Nashville
Louisville
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
DetroitGrand Rapids
Sioux Falls
Sioux CityWaterloo
QUAD CITIES
300miles
(482.8 km)
在伊利诺伊州 Moline（于四市合一地区内）的 Deere 公司世界总部。
西伊利诺伊大学在四市合一地区 的 Riverfront
校园破土动工，2010年3月31日。
密西西比河
I80 在此穿越密西西比河
“您听到的关于中西部地区员工敬业精神的传闻都是真实的。我们的团队在一年300多天里保持高
效，并自愿加班。我们员工的缺勤率在 10% 左右，人员流动率不足 1%。”
Nestle Purina PetCare 公司产品供应副总裁 Frank Clark
公司
雇员 业务/网络类型
Rock Island Arsenal8,500 国防制造
Deere & Company*6,300 农用设备
Genesis Health System4,900 保健系统
Trinity Regional Health System2,900 保健系统
Tyson Fresh Meats2,400 食品加工
Alcoa, Inc.
2,250 航空与国防铝业
Kraft Foods/Oscar Mayer1,650 食品加工
XPAC*
1,195 供应链管理与后勤
Isle of Capri
1,050 赌场、酒店、娱乐
MidAmerican Energy Co.1,025 水电/能源供应
APAC Customer Services, Inc.900 无线通讯/客户服务
Group O Companies* 800 第三方后勤
Exelon
700 水电/能源供应
AT&T
610 无线通讯
Lee Enterprises*
500 报纸出版
*Company Headquarters
四市合一地区的代表性雇主
“四市合一优先”计划，是一个推广四市合一地区的领先机制，
该地区包括爱荷华州的 Scott 县及伊利诺伊州的 Henry、Mercer
和 Rock Island 县。该计划是由四市合一商会制定的，旨在为迁址
公司提供如下服务与选址咨询：
☉选址帮助
☉激励计划与企业税务信息
☉企业与地方政府中的关键联系人
☉人口分布、薪金与经济数据
☉梳理地方政府各项要求
☉获取就业培训与招聘资源
如需进行一次保密咨询，请联系：
有助于投资盈利的竞争性商业氛围
双州区给正在搬迁的公司以更多选择，以便为其项目寻找最佳地点。
MIDAMERICAN 的每千瓦行业平均价格 (2009 年) 是 $0.0409。
正在搬迁的公司有资格享受伊利诺伊企业区、爱荷华企业区及双州
外贸区的企业激励计划，以及增税融资区以及额外的州与区域激励
计划。
充足的场址与建筑，从准备破土动工的场所，到交钥匙工程以及其间
的所有选择。
$2,125,556
四市合一地区
$2,000,000
$2,500,000$2,499,948 $2,460,450
+17.61%与四市合一地区有关
的成本
明尼阿波利斯，
圣保罗
芝加哥
+15.76%与四市合一地区有关
的成本
地区成本低于其它临近市镇 20%
资料来源：“四市合一优先”计划
运营成本包括劳务、水电与税收。
生活成本低于全国水平
3.3% 资料来源：C2ER，2008年第3季度四市合一地区拥有能够满足您水
电需求的基础设施，众多供应商
可提供有竞争力的价格
在四市合一地区
90英里半径内有
40所学院和大
学。
资料来源：由双州区域委员会在
2008年制定的综合经济开发战略40地方学院每年招收33,000
学生
AUGUST 5
"Quad Cities Introduction
to First Army"
Lieutenant General
Mick Bednarek
First Army,
Rock Island Arsenal
NOVEMBER 4
"Healthiest State Initiative"
Richard Jurgens
Hy-Vee Food Stores
SEPTEMBER 2
"The University of Iowa:
Making Life Better for
Iowans"
Dr. Sally Mason
University of Iowa
DECEMBER 2
"Using Your Passion to
Make a Difference"
Chad Pregracke
Living Lands & Waters
OCTOBER 7
"Local Business Becomes
National Leader"
Bob OntiverosGroup O
FALL 20II SPEAKER SERIESE X C L U S I V E T O
P R E S I D E N T S , C E O S , A N D E X E C U T I V E S
A PUBLICATION OF THE QUAD CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
VOLUME 2 • NUMBER 1 • FALL 20II
CHAMBERCELEBRATESONE YEAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
what’s coming up
OCTOBER 6 NETWORK @ NIGHTLOCATION: Duck City Bistro, DavenportTIME: 5:30 p.m.SPONSOR: University of Iowa MBA-PM Quad Cities
11 NETWORK @ NOONLOCATION: DHCU Community Credit Union, MolineTIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.SPONSOR: DHCU Community Credit Union
13 BUSINESS AFTER HOURSLOCATION: Riverview Dental Specialists, LeClaireTIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SPONSOR: Riverview Dental Specialists
18 A CHANCE TO MEET. . . DEERE & COMPANYLOCATION: DHCU Community Credit Union, MolineTIME: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.SPONSORS: DHCU Community Credit Union & Sedona Technologies
19 MORNING NETWORKLOCATION: Northpark Mall Food Court, DavenportTIME: 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.SERIES SPONSOR: R.I.A. Federal Credit UnionMONTHLY SPONSOR: Simon Property Group
27 BILL DRURY SEMINARLOCATION: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Rock IslandTIME: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.SPONSOR: TBD
NOVEMBER 3 NETWORK @ NIGHTLOCATION: TBDTIME: 5:30 p.m.SPONSOR: AT&T
10 BUSINESS AFTER HOURSLOCATION: Kimberly Car City, DavenportTIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SPONSOR: Kimberly Car City
15 A CHANCE TO MEET. . .ACCIONALOCATION: DHCU Community Credit Union, MolineTIME: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.SPONSOR: DHCU Community Credit Union
15 NETWORK @ NOONLOCATION: DHCU Community Credit Union, MolineTIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.SPONSOR: DHCU Community Credit Union
16 MORNING NETWORKLOCATION: The Fountains Senior Living Community, Davenport TIME: 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.SERIES SPONSOR: R.I.A. Federal Credit UnionMONTHLY SPONSORS: Trinity Regional Health System & The Fountains Senior Living Community
DECEMBER 1 NETWORK @ NIGHTLOCATION: The Clubhouse, BettendorfTIME: 5:30 p.m.SPONSOR: TBD
8 BUSINESS AFTER HOURSLOCATION: TBDTIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SPONSOR: Done Right Satellite
13 NETWORK @ NOON:MEET, MERRY, & MINGLELOCATION: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Rock IslandTIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.SPONSOR: Estes Construction
13 MEET YOUR CHAMBERLOCATION: Genesis Health System, East Campus, DavenportTIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.SPONSOR: Genesis Health System
21 MORNING NETWORKLOCATION: Metrolink Centre Station, MolineTIME: 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.SERIES SPONSOR: R.I.A. Federal Credit UnionMONTHLY SPONSOR: Moline Dispatch Publishing Company
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is organized to create a thriving business community by fostering an environment that results in the attraction of more people, jobs and investment in the greater Quad Cities. The chamber comprises more than 2,000 members – 85 percent of which are small businesses with less than 50 employees.
If you have specific questions or areas of interest, please contact the staff at our two locations:
130 W. Second St., Davenport, Iowa 52801 P: (563) 322-1706 F: (563) 322-7804
622 19th St., Moline, IL 61265 P: (309) 757-5416F: (309)757-5435
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Jillian [email protected]
NEWSLETTER DESIGNER Mary [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP Rene Hipple [email protected]
EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP Marcy [email protected]
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Quad Cities Chamber, 130 W. Second St.,Davenport, Iowa 52801
The Chamber newsletter (USPS 014-248) ispublished quarterly by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, 130 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Iowa 52801.
Subscription price is $1.50 per year and is included in membership dues. Periodicals postage paid at Davenport, Iowa and additional offices.
Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation Required by 39 U.S.C. 3526
1. Publication Title: Q News.2. Publication Number: 014-248.3. Filing Date: Oct. 1, 2010.4. Issue Frequency: Quarterly.5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 4. Issue Frequency: Quarterly6. Annual Subscription Price: $1.50.7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office ofPublication: Quad Cities Chamber, 130 W. Second St., Davenport, Scott County, IA 52801.8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters of General Business Office of Publisher: Quad Cities Chamber, 130 W. Second St., Davenport, IA 52801.9. Publisher: Tara Barney. Editor: Jillian McCleary. Managing Editor: Elaine Barreca. Addresses are same as above.10. Owner: Quad Cities Chamber, address same as above.11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, orOther Securities: None.12. The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for Federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months.13. Publication Title: Q News.14. Issue Date for Circulation Data: October 1, 2010.15. (All figures are true of both the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12months and the actual number of copies of the single issue published nearest the filing date). a. Total Number of Copies (Net Press Run): 4,250. b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: (1) Paid/requested outside county mail subscriptions: 2,450. (2) Paid In-County Subscriptions: 1,800. (3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Non USPS Paid Distribution: 0. (4) Other Classes Mailed: 0. c. Total Paid and Requested Circulation: 4,250. d. Free Distribution Through Mail: (1) Outside County: 0. (2) In-County: 0. (3) Other Classes: 0. e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail: 0. f. Total Free Distribution: 0. g. Total Distribution: 4,250. h. Copies Not Distributed: 0. i. Total Sum: 4,250. j. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 100%. 16. Publication required.
STAY CONNECTED!
CHAMBER APPComing this Fall!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION, VISIT QuadCitiesChamber.com
3 FALL 2011 QNEWS
Record-breaking crowds flooded the Rock Island and Davenport riverfronts for Red, White & Boom, Street Fest and River Roots Live.
The bi-state Red, White & Boom 4th of July festival brought thousands of people to downtown Rock Island and Davenport.
Schwiebert Park celebrated its one-year anniversary at Red, White & Boom. Bill Nelson, Executive Director of Rock Island Parks & Recreation Board noted that the event “was a good opportunity to remind everyone of the progress both communities have made toward RiverVision.”
BixBrai – the nickname given to the biggest sporting event the state of Iowa has ever seen – brought widespread
attention to the Quad Cities as 18,000 bikers dipped their tires at Marquette St. landing while 19,000 runners braved Brady St. hill in the Quad-City Times Bix 7. It didn’t stop there; 25,000 stayed for the party with live music, festival food and family activities at Street Fest.
Just three weeks later, the Quad Cities welcomed the Grammy award-winning band Blues Traveler and multi-platinum album sellers Gin Blossoms to headline River Roots Live. The annual two-day music festival hosted a record-breaking 30,000 people in LeClaire Park.
Ken Croken, Chair of the downtown Davenport events committee, said “Each of these events is a significant display of cooperation and enthusiasm. These events bring together civic, non-profit and business organizations to put on quality events that members of our community can enjoy with their family.”
The Downtown Davenport Partnership, a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, coordinates each of these festivals alongside community partners to provide the community with quality events, and showcase the strength of our downtowns.
recap
SUMMER FESTIVALS
2011 SEASON WILL GO DOWN IN QUAD-CITIES HISTORY
River Roots LivePRESENTING SPONSORS
30,000 people enjoyed live music at River
Roots Live.
Photos courtesy of Brian Barkley and Tim Smith
“These events bring together civic, non-profit and business organizations to put
on quality events that members of our community can enjoy
with their family.” Ken Croken, Chair, Downtown Davenport Events Committee
recap
Red, White & Boom
StreetFestPRESENTING SPONSOR
PRESENTING SPONSORS
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra played as fireworks were shot over the Mississippi River.
25,000 people celebrated the biggest
sporting event Iowa has ever seen.
Photos courtesy of Brian Barkley and Tim Smith
5 FALL 2011 QNEWS
“
WHAT ARE YOU READING?I read an industry trade magazine called Convenience Store Decisions along with an email version and National Association of Convenience Stores. I also read Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider.
WHAT DO YOU WATCH?I like to keep up on current events and political issues so I watch different cable news shows.
WHAT ASPECT OF WORKING AT TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?Tobacco Outlet Plus is part of LaCrosse, WI-based business Kwik Trip, Inc. The one thing I am the most proud of is working for a company that is innovative and always improving operations. Tobacco Outlet Plus stores started about 15 years ago in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Our most recent store, at 4619 Brady St. in Davenport, has expanded offerings for our guests. What many people may not know is that we have our own dairy in Wisconsin, and items from our dairy are shipped to our store twice a week. Producing our own items helps us keep costs down and provide quality products.
Kwik Trip, Inc. is family owned, shares 40% of its profits with its employees, and lives by its mission statement“to serve our customers and community more effectively than anyone else by treating our customers, co-workers and suppliers as we, personally, would like to be treated and to make a difference in someone’s life.”
TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS MISSION STATEMENTTo serve our customers and community more effectively than anyone else by treating our customers, co-workers, and suppliers as we, personally, would like to be treated and to make a difference in someone’s life.
TOP: Cigar Aficionado and Convenience Store Decisions keep Jim on top of the industry trends.BOTTOM: Quad Cities Chamber Ambassadors and Tobacco Outlet Plus employees celebrated the grand opening ribbon cutting.
We sat
down with
Jim Galphin of
Tobacco Outlet
Plus to find out
how he stays
connected...
NAME: Jim GalphinCOMPANY NAME: Tobacco Outlet Plus TITLE: District Leader
member profile
What many people may not know is that we have our own dairy in Wisconsin, and items from our dairy are shipped to our store twice a week.“
If you were at the Quad Cities Chamber’s annual meeting recently, you had the rare opportunity to hear from the golden boy.
More than 700 business leaders listened intently to this White House-advisor and financial industry-expert.
Richard Davis, President & CEO, U.S. Bancorp, didn’t spend his time on stage focused on the economy or the banking industry. Instead, he urged Quad Citians to appreciate the amazing community we live in. Davis asserted that the Quad Cities is well-positioned to succeed because the business community is unified, aggressive and enthusiastic about its goal to add jobs and increase prosperity.
“I left the meeting really encouraged by what I heard Davis say, because he gave us a pat on the back, saying we had a great start and great goals, but he also made us see that we are in a perfect position to move our community faster, farther,” said Tracy Schwind, Northwest Bank & Trust Company.
“It’s energizing to have someone from the outside help us see that. When you look at
the merger of the Chambers, that we were able to get that accomplished, and then immediately move forward with this nice cohesive plan,” Schwind continued.
Davis encouraged guests, “Why five years? Why not now?”
“The Quad Cities Chamber is here for businesses in their expansion, creation and retention needs, but it’s important to know that it’s the companies here, in this room, that will create the jobs and the prosperity. We’re your resource to accomplish this,” said Tara Barney, Quad Cities Chamber CEO.
Guests not only heard from keynote Davis, they also recognized the Volunteer of the Year, Lisa Sievert with OnMedia.
1,000 volunteers supported the Quad Cities Chamber last year. These volunteers helped implement the programs and events, garner support through membership and sponsorship sales, set the strategic work plan and carry out events valued by members and the community.
ANNUAL MEETING
THE YEAR IN REVIEW, VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR, & INSPIRING WORDS FROM AN INDUSTRY LEADER
S P O N S O R E D B Y :
“Wall Street has a new golden boy: U.S. Bancorp’s Richard Davis,” according to the New York Post.
LEFT: Richard K. Davis spoke to a crowd of over 700 people. RIGHT: 2011 Volunteer of the Year Lisa Sievert accepts her award alongside Mara Sovey, Deere & Co., and Tara Barney.
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Adopted a five-year strategic plan.
Conducted 65 business interviews to identify expansion opportunities and hurdles to growth. The 65 businesses interviewed reported an anticipated $358.7 million in regional investment.
Marketed the benefits of doing business in the Quad Cities region across the country, in Florida, California, Texas, Chicago, New Mexico, Missouri and Indiana.
Generated 65 leads from businesses seeking expansion or relocation.
Secured $325 million for passenger rail including funding for a Quad Cities multimodal Amtrak station.
Fought for a pro-business climate and regional economic growth in Springfield, Des Moines and Washington, D.C.
Advocated for workers’ compensation reform, education reform, redistricting and state-level economic development reform.
Rallied to secure the Rock Island Arsenal.
Launched a Military Affairs Council to support our defense industry.
Welcomed First Army.
Hosted 82 programs and events with a total of 9,500 attendees.
Celebrated 92 ribbon cuttings representing grand openings, expansions, product launches and ground breakings.
Celebrated the involvement of over 1,000 Chamber volunteers, 3,000 young professionals, 1,860 member businesses comprised of 80,000 employees.
One-Year Progress Report: A BRIEF LOOKThe Chamber adopted its five-year plan to attract new business, enhance livability and attractive-ness of the region, seek and pursue opportu-nities tied to the Rock Island Arsenal, ensure a high quality workforce, and institutionalize a world-class Chamber of Commerce. Here’s a snapshot of our progress:
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Davis speaks with Chamber members following his presentation; Chamber members take a moment to catch up; Paul VanDuyne, president, KJWW Engineering Consultants; Major General Yves Fontaine; Richard Seidler, CEO, Trinity Regional Health System.
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The Quad Cities has landed one of its biggest economic development deals in over a decade – the announcement of the $300 million Alcoa expansion.
The expansion will result in the creation of 150 new permanent jobs, the retention of 200 existing jobs, as well as 150 construction jobs at the Riverdale plant. The new and retained jobs have a starting wage of $20 per hour with benefits. Once completed, Alcoa will have more than 2,300 high value jobs in the Quad Cities.
While the project is valued at $300 million, the ripple effect of the additional salaries in our community increases the value to $500 million.
The Quad Cities facility was in competition with four other Alcoa sites for this production expansion.
“The Quad Cities Chamber is committed to ensuring that our local businesses have the resources and support they need to not only remain a part of this community, but to expand,” says Tara Barney, CEO, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. “This expansion is a perfect example what an economic development organization is supposed to do, which is be a known resource to our business community, to enact our knowledge of incentives and align the correct people and resources to get our businesses the tools they need to expand,” Barney continued.
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce economic development team began working with Alcoa several months ago to help identify cost advantages of the Quad Cities as the location for the expansion. Three key factors helped land the expansion in the Quad Cities: a highly productive workforce, access to reliable and affordable utilities and relationships with state and local agencies that understand and can accommodate growth.
“It’s a fabulous facility. It’s a pillar for our aerospace business,” said Kevin Lowery, director of corporate communications for parent company Alcoa, Inc. of the Quad Cities facility. “There’s not a plane flying in the world that doesn’t have metal coming out of that plant. Now, it will be the hope that there won’t be a car driving on the road in the United States that won’t have metal coming out of that plant,” continued Lowery.
Once Alcoa decided to pursue the expansion in our region, the Chamber’s economic development staff began to help with financial incentive packaging with the State of Iowa and local communities. Ultimately, Alcoa was awarded a $3 million state incentive package.
“No ifs, and or buts, it was a big help in making sure that it was secured here,” Lowery said of the Iowa Economic Development Board’s approval of a forgivable loan and other incentives for the project.
Alcoa is expanding to meet the increased demand of aluminums among auto makers. A study of automakers by Ducker Worldwide projected automakers will increase their aluminum use from 327 pounds in 2009 to 550 pounds in 2025. Aluminum use already has reached an all-time high of 343 pounds per vehicle in the 2012 model cars – a five percent increase over the 2011 cars.
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New jobs are big news these days, and the Chamber has its eye on local business expansion.
In the Chamber’s plan to facilitate the addition of 5,000 new jobs in our region, the lion’s share of those jobs, 3,500 of them, are anticipated to develop from the expansion of local businesses.
The Chamber’s new committee, the Business Growth Council, is set to oversee business expansion efforts to ensure the Chamber is doing all it can to support companies already invested in our market. Made up of 10 local business owners, the group will assist the Chamber in identifying needs, concerns, obstacles and opportunities to grow local companies.
Similar to the way the Quad Cities First board oversees activity related to business attraction, the Business Growth Council will oversee business expansion efforts.
“The Council’s focus will be to leverage the skills and power of the Chamber staff and membership to help locally-owned businesses flourish and grow. We’ll be looking to Chamber
members to help determine exactly what tasks are most critical, but we expect advocacy and business climate issues to be some of our top priorities,” says Kelli Grubbs, co-chair, Business Growth Council.
BUSINESS GROWTH COUNCIL EXPANDING OUR
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☉�Serves as the voice of locally-owned businesses and entrepreneurs
☉�Supports the Chamber’s efforts to expand and retain local companies
☉ Host forums and educational events for locally-owned businesses
☉�Provides small employers and entrepreneurs access to public officials to voice their concerns and offers insight on legislative and public policy issues facing their businesses
☉�Supports the Chamber’s efforts to match innovation, technologies, product lines, services and companies from outside the market with local companies to grow existing business
☉ Raises awareness of the economic impact, importance and successes of locally-owned companies and small businesses.
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FIRST ARMYRELOCATIONCOMMONALITIES
WITH THE QC BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The first three-star general ever to be stationed on the Rock Island Arsenal, Lieutenant General Mick Bednarek, addressed the business community for the first time at a Quad Cities Chamber breakfast. There, the commanding general likened developing soldiers to building a staff.
“We are in the same business of developing and shaping our community and the Nation’s future leaders, regardless of profession,” Lt. Gen. Bednarek stated at the meeting. “You and I know that as we train, build and strengthen the core of our workforce, whether it’s a soldier in the Army or a worker in a warehouse downtown, we are building stronger citizens, and ultimately a stronger America,” Bednarek continued.
First Army relocated approximately 300 soldiers and Department of the Army civilians from Fort Gillem, GA to the Quad Cities this summer. The command is responsible for mobilizing, training and deploying all Army National Guard and Army Reserve forces around the world. First Army ensures America’s reserve component (RC) Soldiers have the skills necessary for success in combat.
First Army was officially established on August 10, 1918 in France, and has consistently answered the call to defend freedom and democracy around the world. Led by Lieutenant General Bednarek, First Army has been nationally recognized for its roles in spearheading disaster relief for Hurricane Katrina, training and mobilizing soldiers for the first Gulf War, and being the first soldiers to enter Paris during World War II.
First Army has trained and mobilized over 700,000 servicemen and women since 9-11 and is projected to train approximately 69,000 soldiers in 2012.
“The Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal are gaining a notable reputation for their manufacturing, logistics, and contracting expertise,” says Paul Rumler, Executive Vice President, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. “The soldiers mobilized, trained and deployed by First Army rely upon the unique synergies present at Rock Island Arsenal to protect our freedom around the world.”
The defense industry continues to be an integral part of the region’s workforce. The most recent unemployment figures released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security indicated that the Quad Cities has the lowest unemployment rate in Illinois, with defense being a contributing factor to that rate.
“The Quad Cities is seeing increased interest from private companies that want to partner or do business with the Rock Island Arsenal’s many commands. This helps create jobs and build economic strength for the entire region,” Rumler said.
military affairs
Friday, August 57:30 – 8:30 a.m.i wireless Center, MolineRegistration: $20
To register visit QuadCitiesChamber.com or call 563.823.2676.
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FIRST ARMY,COMMANDING GENERAL
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L t. Gen. Bednarek assumed command of First Army April 6, 2011.
Born in London, England, Lt. Gen. Mick Bednarek graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and later completed a Masters Degree in Personal Management. His military education includes Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Underwater Operations (SCUBA) Course, Military Free Fall Course, the Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College.
He has served in a variety of command and staff positions in the United States, Europe, and Iraq including commanding the 25th infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and First Army Division-East Fort Meade, Maryland prior to assuming command of First Army.
Lt. Gen. Bednarek’s awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (5OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Army Superior Unit Award. He has also earned the Combat Action Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Master Parachutists Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Freefall Badge, the Scuba Diver Badge, and the Ranger Tab.
Lt. Gen. Bednarek is married with four children.
Commanding General First Army
Lieutenant General Mick Bednarek
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Whos’s in the Q? Commanding General Bednarek, First Army; Scott Lohman, chair, Military Affairs Council and Paul Rumler, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.
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GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER
Aaron TennantVice President, Tennant Truck Lines, Inc.
Brigadier General Kendall PennDeputy Commanding General, First Army
WHOM I’D INVITE TO DINNER: Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States
WHY: He was my childhood hero. I’d love to hear what he would say about our economic situation now.
WHAT I WOULD SERVE: I’d serve a simple Midwestern meal with filet mignon and a baked potato. A weak Orange Blossom for the former president (sweet vermouth, orange juice and a little gin) and a Crown Royal on the rocks for me.
WHOM I’D INVITE TO DINNER: I’ve got a whole list of people that I’d like to invite, but if it came down to a single choice, I’d have to pick my deceased grandmother, hands down!
WHY: I’d like to listen just once more to some of the oral history of our family that I heard when I was a boy but have since forgotten. Maybe this time, I’d be smart enough to write it all down or record it.
WHAT I WOULD SERVE: I’d serve fried chicken, purple hull peas, fried okra, fresh tomatoes, cornbread, and sweet tea. And to tell the truth, I’d probably try to arrange for her to come over a little early. She loved to cook and would probably run me out of the kitchen. Then, not only would I be able to have her over for dinner, but I’d be able to eat her cooking just one more time!
WE ASKED TWO QUAD CITIES CHAMBER MEMBERS WHOM THEY WOULD ASK TO DINNER (HISTORICALLY OR MODERN DAY) AND WHY. AND JUST FOR FUN, WE ASKED WHAT THEY WOULD SERVE THEIR GUESTS.
just for fun
INTERESTED IN TELLING US WHOM YOU’D INVITE TO DINNER?
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The Quad Cities Chamber presents A Passion for Service, featuring nationally-recognized speaker Bill Drury.
FACT: 7 out of 10 customers who stop doing business with a company do so because of the way they were treated on the first contact.
FACT: 96% of unhappy customers never complain about discourtesy, but 91% of them will not buy again from a business that offended them.
FACT: According to the National Retail Association, a 5% increase in customer retention can increase long term profitability by as much as 85%.
FACT: Courting new business can cost up to five times more than strengthening relationships with current clients.
In this workshop, you’ll discover secrets and acquire skills to improve your level of service. Remember, paychecks come from your customers, not accounting, payroll, or “the boss.” Learn how to keep the satisfied customer coming back for more, and how to turn tough situations into future sales opportunities.
October 27, 20118:30-11:30 am & 1:00-4:00 pmJumer’s Casino & Hotel
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION VISIT
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INCREASE YOUR CUSTOMER RETENTION RATE
SUBJECTS COVERED:Ü Overcome stress and
burnoutÜ How to stay motivated in
tough timesÜ Why customers leave
companiesÜ Build and maintain a
positive attitudeÜ Build company-wide
urgency and focusÜ Communicate respect to
every customerÜ Turn irate customers into
your best customersÜ Handle the ten most
difficult people successfullyÜ Eliminate the word “just”
and take pride in your job!Ü Facebook, Twitter, and
protecting your online reputation
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The QUAD CITIES CHAMBER VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORS celebrate grand openings, ground breakings, anniversaries
and other major milestones with member businesses.
INTERESTED IN HOSTING A RIBBON CUTTING OR GROUND BREAKING FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Contact Deanna at 563.823.2685
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Davenport, IA13 Metro Arts Mural 3rd St. & Iowa St., Davenport, IA14 Metro Arts Mural 16th St., Rock Island, IL15 Metro Arts Mural Lincoln Ave., Bettendorf, IA16 Midwest Small Business Government
Contracting Symposium 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL 17 Moline Chiropractic 4300 12th Ave., Moline, IL18 Osaka Buffet 3901 41st Ave., Moline, IL19 Quad Cities Graduate Study Center 331 W. 3rd St., New
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Bettendorf, IA24 St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
767 30th St., Rock Island, IL25 The Renaissance 901 W. 15th St., Davenport, IA26 The ARC of the Quad Cities Area 2101 52nd Ave., Moline, IL27 Tobacco Outlet Plus 4619 Brady St., Davenport, IA28 US Bank 5515 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA
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In a nod to our region’s entrepreneurial know-how, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
recently announced the designation of Iowa’s Davenport Public Library as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC).
This center will be the only one of its kind serving western Illinois and the entire state of Iowa. The next closest center is located in Chicago. The Davenport Public Library was chosen due to the high volume of patent and trademark information from the Quad Cities region. The former host of the network, Des Moines, received more requests from western Illinois and Eastern Iowa than from any other region in the state of Iowa.
“The addition of the PTRC to our area will be incredibly useful not only to individual inventors and entrepreneurs, but also to our area businesses that are regularly creating and patenting new and improved products. The selection of the Quad Cities for this resource is an affirmation of our strong entrepreneurial heritage,” says Chad Stamper, Executive Director of the Quad Cities Chamber NewVentures Center.
USPTO’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center is a nationwide
NATIONAL RESOURCE COMES TO THE QUAD CITIESPATENT AND TRADEMARK RESOURCE CENTER TO SERVE WESTERN ILLINOIS AND THE STATE OF IOWA
network of public, state, special and academic libraries authorized to disseminate patent and trademark information and to support inventors, intellectual property attorneys, business people, researchers,
entrepreneurs and others.
Currently there are 81 centers in the country, and the Davenport
library will be the first to house an all-electronic database.
Natalie Linville-Mass, president of Rock Island based advertising agency Media Link, Inc., is a perfect example of a Quad Citian patenting new and improved products.
Media Link recently announced the nationwide launch of its own web-based media buying system, Media Link Software (MLS).
“This new software not only gives the companies we serve precise information, it also is designed to save advertising agencies a tremendous amount of time,” says Linville-Mass.
“There are similar products that do similar things, but not one that does everything MLS does,” Linville-Mass continues. “Arbitron and Strata are the only two databases that come close in functionality.”
When Natalie began this venture, Chad Stamper was the first person she went to for consultation.
“He immediately saw the big picture, and got me connected with Joel White of the Illinois Small Business Development Center, as well as Anne Hutchison of the Iowa Small Business Development Center. That connection, and the work that the Small Business Development Centers did, helped me get the backing I needed to make MLS a reality.”
“The selection of the Quad Cities for this resource is an affirmation of our strong entrepreneurial heritage.” Chad Stamper, Executive DirectorQuad Cities Chamber NewVentures Center
TOP: Davenport’s Public Library will house the Patent and Trademark Resource Center. LEFT: Chad Stamper, Executive Director, Quad Cities Chamber NewVentures Center. RIGHT: Natalie Linville-Mass, President, Media Link, Inc.
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