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Chamber of Commerce Federation
 Tackling common business issues and heightening the image of the Quad Cities is the main thrust for members of the Quad City Chamber of Commerce Federation. The Federation, a nonprofit organization, comprises three members: the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce, DavenportOne and the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce. The Federation neither replaces nor combines the chambers of commerce.
“The Quad City Chamber of Commerce Federation is a vehicle for launching joint and collaborative events, projects and initiatives,” said Bob Gallagher, Federation
chairman. “In doing so, it also provides an avenue for eliminating duplication of efforts among chambers. More importantly, the Federation provides us with the opportunity to take select projects and initiatives to a higher level,” he said.
Three business leaders from each chamber make up the group that will be working on projects cooperatively to benefit all businesses and communities. The chambers’ presidents also are part of the mix to add their expertise and ideas as non-voting members.
Each chamber has committed staff to assist the Federation and will provide some measure of financial support.
The Federation’s officers are: Jeff Nelson, chairman (representing Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce); Kim Guy, vice chair (representing Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce); and Jim Russell, secretary/treasurer (representing DavenportOne).
Upcoming Event:
Tuesday, January 27
2009 Quad Cities Economic Forecast
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Davenport
Registration: 7:15 a.m.
Program: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Cost: $15 for chamber members; $20 for non-members
Learn more about how recent events and national economic news has impacted the Midwest economy and what we can expect in the coming months at the 2009 Quad Cities Economic Forecast, presented by the Quad City Chamber of Commerce Federation.
William Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will provide expert analyses of the national and regional economy, including overall unemployment, the stock market and real estate market.
To Register: Call (309) 757-5416 or visit www.quadcitychamber.com. |