QNews: Issue 1:2012

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Digital Magazine

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet our New SVP of Economic Development

Quad Cities Chamber Focus on Defense

Member Profiles

Ribbon Cuttings & New Members

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Business leaders filled the John Deere World Headquarters auditorium to hear from the company’s top economist at the Quad Cities Chamber Economic Forecast.

Dr. J.B. Penn, Chief Economist, Deere & Company, called the United States economy a bright spot among the global economy thanks to strong growth in agriculture and manufacturing, but also warned that the European debt crisis could have major implications if it spreads.

The big takeaways from Penn’s analysis included his urging to policymakers to reduce spending and revise the tax code to boost spending and confidence, and that the U.S. economy is slowly and steadily heading in the right direction.

Bill Martin to Lead Economic Development StrategyThere’s a new guy in town, and he’s set on bringing wealth and prosperity to the Quad Cities.

Bill Martin of Harlingen, Texas has joined the Quad Cities Chamber as Senior Vice President of Economic Development and President of Quad Cities First. Martin will combine his role as president of Quad Cities First with the complementary responsibilities of leading the Chamber’s existing business expansion strategy.

During his 35-year career, Martin has assisted companies with creating over 25,000 new jobs and $7 billion in investment. Most recently, Martin lead the way in attracting $344 million in new investment and 4,850 new jobs.

During the past two years, the Chamber’s economic development team has assisted both new and existing Quad Cities companies with creating over $350 million in local investment. Martin, who was selected following a nationwide search, is an accomplished economic development professional, ready to lead our region’s efforts into a new phase of progress.

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Join us in celebrating Quad Cities women who are setting the gold standard in their business and community leadership, and who are helping to bring along the next

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Strategically Growing the Region’s Defense IndustryThe Quad Cities Chamber Welcomes MG (Ret) Yves Fontaine

The Chamber is pleased to announce a new partnership with Major General (Ret) Yves Fontaine. A two-star general and former commanding general of the U.S. Army Sustainment Command at the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), Fontaine has been working closely with Chamber staff, actively seeking opportunities tied to the RIA.

“The Rock Island Arsenal is the anchor of a growing regional manufacturing capability, and I am focused, along with the Chamber and our community partners, on developing new opportunities for growth,” Fontaine said.

The Chamber’s five-year Regional Growth Strategy outlines a three-pronged approach:

• Elevate the role of the business community in partnering with the Arsenal and the region’s defense industry

• Advocate in a unified voice on behalf of the Arsenal and regional priorities, both locally and in Washington, D.C.

• Encourage joint public-private partnerships and joint ventures between local companies and the Rock Island Arsenal/Department of Defense

The RIA is the region’s largest employment site, with more than 8,000 uniformed and civilian personnel contributing to our nation’s homeland security.

Following his retirement last year, Fontaine settled in the Quad Cities.

“It is a testament to the Quad Cities region that Yves and his family decided to call the Quad Cities home after his retirement. We are fortunate to retain the expertise of a two-star general to help guide our region’s future,” said Tara Barney, Chamber CEO.

The Quad

Cities Chamber

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region’s defense

industry--

capitalizing on

the strengths of

the Rock Island

Arsenal.

About MG (Ret) Yves Fontaine

Throughout his career, MG (Ret) Fontaine led the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in support of two contingencies operations and lead the LOGCAP and EAGLE programs; served as commanding General of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command leading the logistics efforts in Europe in coordination with our NATO allies; was the G4 (logistics) for the U.S. Army-Europe involved in the drawdown of US contracts in Kosovo; as well as the G4 for the 82nd Airborne Division and G4 and Chief of Staff for the U.S. Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC.

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1996 The former Illinois Quad City Chamber (now Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce) Board of Directors identifies the area’s need for a 4-year university as a strategic goal on the Chamber’s community agenda.

1998 The Chamber lobbies for an expanded WIU campus, requesting $6.3 million for a Technology Education Center, at the annual Springfield trip.

2001 WIU’s president advocates for a QC campus to state lawmakers.

2002 The Illinois Board of Higher Education, in partnership with the

Chamber, initiates an Education Needs Assessment for the Quad Cities.

2003 The Assessment reveals results supporting the need for a larger public university to match workforce needs of Quad Cities employers, prompting Deere &

Company to donate 20 acres of land for the proposed campus. Former Governor Rod Blagojevich includes his commitment to the WIU-QC expansion during the

announcement of his Opportunity Returns plan.

Years ago, Quad Cities students were out of luck if they wanted to study at a local public university. At a Chamber-led economic development summit in 1995, a goal to change that was outlined and the community began to rally for a public university in the Quad Cities.

Quad Cities professionals, business and labor leaders, government officials, state legislators and members of Congress

and area organizations worked tirelessly for the next 18 years to bring forth the Riverfront Campus of Western Illinois University (WIU-QC), which finally opened its doors on January 17, 2012.

The beautiful, new campus was a conclusive win for our community, and a well-earned pay-off for such dedicated collaboration and vision. WIU-QC provides quality education directly supporting key industries and more than 20,000 businesses in the Quad Cities. It offers competitive programs in engineering, communications, early childhood education, supply chain management, museum studies and nursing to an additional 3,000 students. These valuable degrees help meet local business demands as well as growing regional industry needs.

In conjunction, WIU-QC raises the university’s economic impact in the Quad Cities to over $50 million annually, serving an additional 3,000 students and creating more than 100 new jobs. The redevelopment of RiverTech, property adjacent to

the campus, will produce an estimated $100 million taxable base and attract 2,000 new and existing jobs, impacting the construction industry by $150 million. The three-building Riverfront Campus and all related campus buildings are also notably certified at the Silver LEED level by the U.S. Green Building Council for energy and environmental design.

The successful realization of the Riverfront Campus wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment from our community, and the Chamber thanks those involved with the process from day one of brainstorming to the grand opening on January 17. Yet, we aren’t surprised by the vigorous support—at the Chamber, we’ve witnessed an incredible amount of community cooperation for other recent achievements too, such as Alcoa’s $300 million expansion, Deere &

Co.’s continued progress, increased support for the defense community and the Rock Island Arsenal and the recent approval of the Chicago-Quad Cities Amtrak rail line, as well as various local business developments.

In the Quad Cities, we work together to advance the economic and cultural strength of our region. WIU-QC is a perfect example due to its reinvigoration of our community’s educational standing and strong, positive impact on the local economy.

The Riverfront Campus of Western Illinois University serves as a wholly significant and transformative win for the Quad Cities, one for which we can all be proud.

Welcome WIU-QC!First QC Public University Opens After 18 Years of Hard Work

2005 Senator Mike Jacobs

creates a Blue Ribbon Task Force,

chaired by Rick Baker, former

Presdent/CEO of the Chamber,

to explore alternative

funding options.

2006 75 community leaders travel to Springfield for the Chamber’s ongoing annual lobby trip in order to emphasize the WIU-QC campus as a top priority. RiverTech, a related property initiative, is implemented and backed by the City of Moline, Renew Moline, MetroLINK, the Chamber and WIU.

2009 WIU-QC receives $1 million from the John Deere Foundation and

the Moline Foundation to support the university’s new engineering program.

Governor Pat Quinn, Senator Mike Jacobs, Representative Pat Verschoore

and Representative Mike Boland successfully promote and pass an

Illinois capital bill funding $62 million for the new campus. Gov. Quinn then

announces the campus funding and construction timeline.

2010 Ground is broken for the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus.

The

beautiful,

new

campus

was a

conclusive

win for our

community.

6.QUAD CITIES CHAMBER QNEWS

Quad Cities Chamber Joins Forces with the Great Lakes Metro Chambers CoalitionA Plan for Economic Growth and Job Creation

If the eight-state territory known as the Great Lakes region were a country, it would have the 4th largest economy in the world. This crucial part of the U.S. also generates one-third of our nation’s GDP, is home to 19 of the world’s top research universities and is the center of North American advanced manufacturing in many sectors.

The Quad Cities Chamber is part of the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition, a group of 32 Chambers that advocate for federal priorities to further advance the area’s economy.

Chamber staff recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition. The Coalition met with policymakers to communicate five key priorities where a partnership with the federal government could strengthen manufacturing and accelerate total investment and job creation.

“A stronger economy in the Great Lakes region translates to a healthier Quad Cities economy,” says Scott VanDeWoestyne, Director, Government Affairs, Quad Cities Chamber. “Our involvement in the Great Lakes Metro Chambers Coalition gives us an even stronger voice to advocate for priorities that will bring opportunities for economic growth in our region,” VanDeWoestyne continued.

FEDERAL ECONOMIC POLICY PRIORITIES: GREAT LAKES METRO CHAMBERS COALITION

Border Crossings between U.S. and Canada Illinois exports more goods to Canada than to the state’s next 5 largest foreign markets combined, and Iowa sells more goods to Canada than the state’s next 3 largest foreign markets combined. These exports equate to 339,900 jobs in Illinois and 87,100 jobs in Iowa. The Coalition seeks Congressional support for implementation of the initiatives developed through the Border Action Plan and the Regulatory Cooperation Council to safely improve cross-border movement of goods.

Energy Development The coalition encourages regional development of natural gas, nuclear energy and clean coal.

Immigration of High-Skilled Talent The coalition encourages highly-skilled immigrants to locate in the ethnically diverse Great Lakes region.

Transportation Infrastructure The Coalition is advocating for the renewal of the Surface Transportation Authorization bill for a multi-year period, with an emphasis on development of the nation’s freight corridors, elimination of unnecessary red tape and flexibility for federal/state projects to produce the highest ROI.

Water Quality in the Great Lakes The Great Lakes region is home to one-fifth of the world’s fresh water supply. To that end, the Coalition seeks continued support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in the face of diminished resources.


Who’s Coming to Dinner?

WHOM I’D ASK: Dr. Benjamin Franklin

WHY: I have admired his diverse experience and hunger for learning, science and politics (without being a politician) for most of my adult life. Being self-educated, Franklin achieved many significant things, including being the only one to sign the four main documents to establish the United States of America. He also lived simply and seemed to have struck a balance in his life, as I read his many insights. Not to mention he was an avid kite flyer.

ONE QUESTION I’D ASK: Tough to ask just one! Considering he could see the world today, my one question would have to be his opinion on the progress of this country which he was a part of starting.

WHAT I WOULD SERVE: Being a past vegetarian, we would dine simply with fish. I would want to highlight a more current culinary experience with something like: Baby Beetroot Trio Salad – Mâche Lettuce, Hazelnut, Poppy, Greek Yoghurt Citrus Dressing and Fennel Seed Vinaigrette; Grilled Mediterranean Branzino, Pan-Fried Heirloom Tomato, Japanese Eggplant, Bulgur Wheat Salad, Spicy Almond Romesco Sauce. All of this, of course, would be paired with a nice bottle of Assyrtiko/Robola Blend wine from Greece.

By James Patten, World Leadership Institute

WORLD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE provides programs of strategic development for organizations and individuals. Using web-based software programs, organizations and individuals have an opportunity to move through the three phases of strategic development - Discovery, Direction and Development. This program is designed to produce positive and sustainable results in a way that assures it is built in not bolted on!


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DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL MORNING. I start my morning at the gym to clear my head for the day. I then head to the office and get my work day started. I try to keep the early morning free to review email, plan the day and make phone calls. As the day progresses I begin meeting with staff, agents or vendors to address the key issues at hand.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE FORM OF MEDIA?Television, especially watching sports

WHAT’S THE LAST BEST BOOK YOU’VE READ?For fun, A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin. For education, Good to Great by Jim Collins.

WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE QUAD CITIES SPOT?Davenport Country Club, hacking up 18, or spending time with friends and family.

ILLINOIS CASUALTY COMPANY provides a viable, stable insurance market to independent insurance agents throughout the Midwest for their clients in the food and beverage industry. We offer a superior product, competitively priced, and delivered with unequalled service. We attain a significant share of our niche market in each geographic area that we operate. We utilize innovative technology, experienced underwriting, knowledgeable claims management, and prudent investing

to achieve exceptional financial returns. We differentiate ourselves through our products, our processes, and our people.

We invest in our associates by maintaining a work environment that supports their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We provide them with the challenges and rewards that encourage them to make meaningful contributions to our company, our industry, and our community.

Arron Sutherland, Illinois Casualty Company

WHY ARE YOU PROUD TO WORK AT ILLINOIS CASUALTY?Because it is a terrific collection of talented professionals, who consistently go above and beyond to give their best each and every day. Each individual at the company takes pride in doing their job the right way, and I honestly believe we are the best at what we do.

WHERE DO YOU SEE THE COMPANY IN FIVE YEARS?We will be the insurance company of choice for the food and beverage industry in all states in which we operate. We will continue to grow and expand both in premium and employment opportunities, becoming an even more rewarding and exciting place to work.

TELL US THE BEST PIECE OF BUSINESS ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED.You have 2 ears and 1 mouth. Use proportionally.

Member Profile

The “Rock The Region” 2012 Taking Care of Business campaignAn expansive volunteer-led effort to grow business opportunities within our region

Justin Ball St. Ambrose University Deena Bradford March of Dimes CAPTAINDeb Brandt Midwest Referral Company Lesa Buck Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS CAPTAINChristine Caves Ashford University Jenn Cox Happy Joe’s Kate Cuellar American Heart Association Jenny Culp Happy Joe’s Jordan Delp Quad City Bank & Trust Rob Dillie Independent - Send Out Cards Jill Dubin Quad City Bank & Trust Mark Evans First Midwest Bank Theresa Felger Project NOW Community Action AgencyMark Fish UnitedHealthCareSandra Foreman Peaks Investments Donna Freese AFLAC-Greater Quad City RegionDave Green Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center VICE CHAIRShelley Groves DHCU Community Credit Union CAPTAINKimberly Guy Trackers Inc. Pieter Hanson Mel Foster Co., Inc. Jason Happel KLJB-TV Olivia Heaton Quad City Bank & Trust Darcy Holle Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Dan Huber Frontier Hospitality Group CHAIRDoug Hultquist QCR Holdings VICE CHAIRAmy Hultquist Augustana College Wendy Jipp TriSource Solutions Amy Karnavas Mel Foster Co., Inc. Dan Konrardy Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Janelle Langan GCO Flooring Outlet VICE CHAIR

Shawn Langan GCO Flooring Outlet VICE CHAIRAndrew Lehman John Deere Classic Mike Limberg Integrated Solutions, LLC. Jonathan Lohman Lohman Companies Cris Loiz Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Sara Maccabee Augustana College Connie Mangler Integrated Solutions, LLC. Deni McCarter Genesis At Work Erica Mooney Quad City Bank & Trust Scott Naumann Midland Communications Katie Nigey XPAC Justin Peterson Wells Fargo Kent Pilcher Estes Construction VICE CHAIRAmber Pribyl Riverview Dental Carey Ralston Necker’s Jewelers Angie Rheingans dphilms Imaging Services Jennifer Ruggles XPAC Scott Ryder Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Pamela Samuelson Trinity Health System Jonna Schuler Clear Channel Media & Entertainment Malcom Seline Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Lori Sickels Lisa Sievert Mediacom CAPTAINChris Smith ECS, Inc. Mara Sovey John Deere Foundation VICE CHAIRSharyl Stein U.S. Cellular Lynn Surr John Taylor Salon & Day Spa Kelly Wainwright First Central State Bank Barry Waldron QC Coverage Lonna Woods Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Susan Zude First Midwest Bank CAPTAIN

Thank you to the Taking Care of Business campaign volunteers for advancing the Chamber mission: To strengthen and enhance the business environment, represent the interest of our members, and foster balanced growth in the Quad Cities region.

SPONSORS/ADVERTISERS1 Hundred WestAct II TransportationActive EndeavorsAdvantage AdvertisingAerial Platform Experts, LLCAlcoa, Inc.Altus ConsultingARAMARK Refreshment ServicesAscentra Credit UnionAshford UniversityAT&TBankORIONBarkley PhotoBest Western Plus-Steeplegate InnBettendorf Chiropractic Wellness CenterBettendorf Eyecare CenterBlackhawk Bowl & Martini LoungeBlue Crush Tanning & SpaCaddy’s Sports Bar & GrillCarpetland U.S.A.Catch Driver Marketing & Communications, LLCCBS4Charm BoutiqueCharNor, Inc.Clarion Hotel and Conference CenterClear Channel RadioComedySportz / The Establishment TheatreCore-Vens & Company, Inc.Crane & Pelican CafeCrazy Eyes ProductionsCumulus Broadcasting, Inc.Davey Tree ServiceDeere & CompanyDeere Employees Credit UnionDent ReliefDHCU Community Credit UnionDickey’s BBQ PitDimensional Graphics & PrintingDone Right Satellite, LLCdphilms Imaging ServicesEstes ConstructionFarm Bureau Financial Services - Tiffany LenschFirst Midwest BankFive Star Salon SpaFloorcrafters, Inc.Fyre Lake National Golf ClubGCO Flooring OutletGenesis At WorkGenesis Health SystemGovernor’s

Granite City Food & BreweryGroup ServicesGypsum Supply Company of the Quad CitiesHappy Joe’s FranchiseHomeRidge Inn & SuitesHy-Vee Food StoresIcons MartiniIH Mississippi Valley Credit Union - MolineIKON Office SolutionsIllowa Construction Labor Mgmt CouncilIntegrated Solutions LLCIntegrity Integrated Inc.Iowa American Water CompanyIt’s A MysteryJ.D. Coussens, Inc.JD Byrider/CNACJim Hawk Truck Trailers, Inc.John Deere ClassicJohnny’s Italian Steak HouseJumer’s Casino and HotelK & K True Value HardwareKimberly Car CityKoehler Electric, Inc.Kone, Inc.Legacy CorporationLiftruck Service Co., Inc.Lindsay Park Yacht ClubLloyd’s Plan, Inc.Lujack’s Northpark Auto PlazaLundgren ChiropracticMaster DJ & Visual Effects, Inc.MediacomMediacom Communications CorporationMetro MRI CenterMidWestOne BankMississippi River Distilling, LLCMississippi Valley Regional Blood CenterMoline Dispatch Publishing CompanyMoline Municipal Credit UnionMolo Quint, LLCMutual Med Inc.Necker’s JewelersNelson Family DentistryNelson Ruhl AgencyNichols AluminumNorthwest Bank & Trust CompanyOne Step, Inc.Pepsi-Cola Bottling CompanyPer Mar Security ServicesPhotos By LizPlatinum Information ServicesPrintguru.com/Herman’s Inc.

PSSPutnam MuseumQuad Cities Home Builders & Remodelers CouncilQuad Cities River BanditsQuad City Bank & TrustQuad City Occupational HealthR.I.A. Federal Credit UnionRadiology Group Imaging Center, LLCRivals Sports Bar & GrillRiver Music ExperienceRobert W. Baird & Co., Inc.Royal Neighbors of America Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORSRyan & Associates, Inc.Salzman International Inc.Sam’s ClubSam’s Food & Convenient StoreScott County Family YSedonaSilver Oaks Communication, Inc.Spa LuceState Street InteriorsStern CenterSteve’s Mirror & Glass, LTDStoney Creek Inn & Conference CenterSymposium CafeTAG Communications Inc.Terrostar Technology Solutions, LLCThe ClubhouseThe Fountains Senior Living CommunityThe Gentry ShopThe LandingThunder Bay GrilleTotal Detailing Auto Spa, LLCTrac-a-Chec, Inc.Tri-City Electric Co.Trinity Regional Health SystemTriSource SolutionsU.S. CellularUltimate Maintenance CompanyUnited Insurance & InvestmentsUS BankVictory Enterprises, Inc.Waterfront Deli IncWerner Restoration Services, Inc.West Music CompanyWilliam Wesley Grand SalonWQAD News 8XPacXpressive Printing SolutionsYour Name Here SpecialtiesZimmerman Honda

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ACREAGE MOWING AND SNOW REMOVALDan Konrardy 2305 E. 33rd St. Davenport, IA 52806 563.343.4794 ADVANCED LASER CLINICSJohn Grabow 2195 E. 53rd St. Davenport, IA 52807 563.355.6252 davenportlaser.com

ADVOCARE Shelli Shaw 2775 Crow Creek Rd.Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.508.8950advocare.com/01102800

AITKEN, AITKEN & SHARPE, P.C. Rebecca Sharpe 400 N. Main St. M200 Davenport, IA 52801 563.326.1389aitkenaitkensharpe.com

AJ EXCAVATING, INC.Jack LaudPO Box 1032 Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.529.4870 AMERICAN CARRIERS TRUCKING & LOGISTICS Matt Brekke 3709 N. Harrison St. Ste BDavenport, IA 52806 563.388.3113 AMERICAN LEGION POST 26 Mr. Allan Johnston702 West 35th Street Davenport, IA 52806 563.322.4971iowalegion26.org

ARGO MOVING & STORAGEJason Fah 3796 State St. Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.355.1009 argomoving.com

BARREL HOUSE 211 Michael Dewitte 211 E. 2nd St. Davenport,IA 52801 563.424.2031 barrelhouse211.com

BEST SMILES FAMILY DENTAL Mitch Rivera106 19th Avenue, Suite 90Moline, IL 61265 309.277.6567bestsmilesdental.net

BETTENDORF PEDIATRIC & FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATESDr. Narinder Kumar, MD4017 Devils Glen Rd., Ste. 200 Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.332.3400

BLUE GRASS SAVINGS BANKMr. Jim Legare P.O. Box 248Blue Grass, IA 52726

CAFE FRESH! {REFRESH} Amanda Kernan 1514 5th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 309.797.6966

CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE PCMs. Kristine Zeller350 John Deere Road Moline, IL 61265 309.743.6700 cvmedpc.com CARTEE LAW FIRM Cathy Cartee 125 Kirkwood Blvd. Davenport, IA52803 563.323.2500carteelaw.com

CENTRAL STATE BANK Dennis Eckhardt 301 Iowa Ave. Muscatine, IA 52761 563.263.3131centralstate.com

CONSTRUCT SERVICES, INC.Mr. Chris Schram1412 29th St. Moline, IL 61265 309.948.1779ConStructServicesInc.com

COOKIES BY DESIGN Gail Lewis 3382 Middle Road Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.332.4311iowacookies.com

CREEKSIDE VINEYARDS WINERY & INNMs. Beverly Mital7505 120th Avenue Coal Valley, IL 61240 309.787.6919 creeksidevineyards.com

D’ALLESANDRO Steve Wilson1524 4th Avenue Rock Island, IL61201 309.786.9803 DAVENPORT ORTHODONTICS Robert Fuhrman 3532 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport, IA 52807 563.359.8273davenportorthodontics.com

DIAMOND FLOOR COATINGS Ed Rathjen 21187 N. Brady St. Davenport, IA 52806 563.940.0707diamondfloorcoatings.com

DIGITAL BRINQ Jeff Shelley 949.533.4513digitalbrinq.com

EVERGREEN LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATESMr. Derek Engstrom207 N. 1st Street Alpha, IL 61413 563.370.1090

FARMERS INSURANCE - KELSEY TRAN Kelsey Tran 5214 N. Division St. Davenport, IA 52806563.386.4095 farmersagent.com/ntran

FITZ-RITE CUSTOM BATH & KITCHEN Kevin Fitzwater 826 E. River Dr. Davenport, IA 52803

FLEX-PAC Mitchell Maynard 111 4th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309.794.9544

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATESP.C. Ms. Melissa Wood2222 53rd Ave. Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.383.2686 gastroassociatesqc.com GULLIVER’S TRAVEL - SOUTHPARK Kari Hempel 4500 16th Street Moline, IL 61265 309.762.8800 H.J. DANE LAW OFFICE Jennie Clausen 1111 East River Drive Davenport, IA 52803 563.326.0006 HAWKEYE QCK Rebecca Ramker 2615 W. Central Park Ave. Davenport, IA 52804 563.388.9700 HEARTLAND ESTATES & AUCTIONS LLC Kenny Guy Box 1353 Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.343.1494 HEARTLAND HOSPICE SERVICES Zach Johnson 4340 E. 53rd Street Davenport, IA 52807 563.359.3540 hcr-manorcare.com

HELITECH Mark Keleher 8251 Bunkum Rd. Caseyville, IL 62232 563.503.9113helitechonline.com

HOMEWORKS CENTRAL Karen Bowling 1519 46th Ave. #1 Moline, IL 61265 309.736.1080 homeworkscentralonline.com

HONEY BAKED HAM AND CAFÉMs. Beverly Mizerny1554 52nd Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309.797.4426

HUMANAKaleb Evans3832 Danbury Ct. Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.388.7920 humana.com

HUMILITY OF MARY HOUSINGMs. Mary Ann Vogel3805 Mississippi Ave. Davenport, IA 52807 563.326.1330 humilityofmaryhousing.com

HUMILITY OF MARY SHELTER, INC.Ms. Kelly Thompson1016 W. 5th St. Davenport, IA 52802 563.322.8065 humilityofmaryshelter.com

IMC CONSTRUCTION Will Nigey 4839 Dove Ct. Bettendorf, IA 52722 309.314.1855 J.P. RENTALS, LLCFala Brall 3535 N. Main Apt. B-4 Davenport, IA 52806 563.386.8596yorktownapartmentvillage.com

JERSEY GRILLE B.J. Eder 5255 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport, IA 52807 563.344.4747 jerseygrille.com

JOHNSON CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS INJURY Tyler Johnson DC 3127 Brady St. Suite 4 Davenport, IA 52803 563.323.2385drtylerjohnson.com

KIMBERLY AUTO CENTERCharles Mangler 5324 Pine St. Davenport, IA 52806 563.386.2090 kimberlyautocenter.com

LAMBERT & EWERS SMOKED MEATSMr. Bruce LambertP.O. Box 65784 W. Des Moines, IA 50265 800.446.6999 4hams.com

LEGACY CORPORATION Blake Enloe 18619 43rd Ave. N. Port Byron, IL 61275 309.314.4588 LEGAT ARCHITECTS Jeff Sandberg 1515 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309.517.5536legat.com

MAGGIE MOO’S ICE CREAM & TREATERY Lori Lower 5264 Utica Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807

MAIN STREET ORION Deborah Ford PO Box 693 Orion, IL 61273 309.526.8299 mainstreetorion.com

MANOR CARE HEALTH SERVICES - DAVENPORT Christie Royster 815 E. Locust St. Davenport, IA 52803 563.324.3276hcr-manorcare.com

MARY EARNHARDT Mary Earnhardt 563.514.0152

MCDONALD, WOODWARD & CARLSON, P.C. Patrick Woodward PO Box 2746 Davenport, IA 52809 563.355.6478 mwilawyers.com

Denotes New Members Secured Through “Taking Care of Business” Campaign


Did You Know?

When your business is a Chamber member so are

all of your employees!

MCGIVERNS JEWELRY Bob Dunn 2227 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport, IA 52803 563.355.8137mcgivernsjewelry.com

MIDWEST BIO-TECH, INC.Douglas Miller 7700 Kelly Court Erie, IL 61250-0156 309.659.7773midwestbioman.com

MIDWEST CONTRACTINGJason Marchant 2624 285th Ave. Dewitt, IA 52742 563.343.9323 MIDWEST INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Bill Ratzburg 1506 River Drive Moline, IL 61265 309.764.3988 midwestipi.com

MIDWEST UNDERGROUND, INC. Gene Pavinato 3150 5th Avenue East Moline, IL 61244 309.751.9890midwestunderground.com

MIMZI ART & FRAME George Elliott 3825 16th Street Moline, IL 61265 309.764.2244mimziartandframe.com

NATIONAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATESDr. Kenneth Keppy3904 Lillie Ave. Davenport, IA 52806 563.391.2555

NIGHTWATCH SECURITY SERVICES INC. Dean Strobbe 29720 150th Avenue Long Grove, IA 52756 877.371.2114nightwatchsecurity.com

O’DONNELL PAINTING, LLCJim O’Donnell 16 Woodley Rd. Rock Island, IL 61201 563.322.1204 ON THE AVENUE SALON Jim Kernan 2484 53rd Ave. Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.324.3805 ONE THREE PROPERTIES Jennifer Ruggles P.O. Box 733Moline, IL 61266 309.756.4263 ORA ORTHOPEDICS Ken Brockman 2300 53rd Ave. #100 Bettendorf,IA 52722 563.322.0971qcora.com

OSAKA BUFFET Yidi Weng 3901 41st Ave. Dr. Moline, IL 61265 309.762.8881

OSCAR HAWLEYOscar Hawley 2170 Norman Ct. Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.355.6649

PACK & MAIL Tushar Patel 2222 E. 53rd St., Suite 8Davenport, IA 52807 563.355.0300packnmailstore.com

PAGALO’S PIZZERIA & GELATO CAFE JohnHoffman 119 1st Ave. Milan, IL 61264 309.787.5898 PAMELA F. DAVIS MD, PCCherylHoyt 4622 Progress Drive Ste., CDavenport, IA52807 563.355.2210midwestfootsurgery.com

PEAKS INVESTMENTS, LLCBrad Foreman P.O. Box 414 Rapid City, IL 61278 309.721.4715summitpeakslodge.com

PINTS MARK D. ROEMER2550 Middle Road, Suite 300 Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.441.7686

PORTER MCNEIL MEDIA & PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVISORMr. Porter McNeil4410 5th Avenue Moline, IL 61265 309.277.0062

PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICESMs. June Lincoln2435 Kimberly Road, St 165 Bettendorf, IA 52722 309.798.4679 primerica.com

PYXIS REFRACTORIES, INC.John McBride P.O. Box 4552 Davenport, IA 52808 563.322.0743 QC ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC. Len Hoogerwerf 1798 Iowa Drive LeClaire, IA 52753 563.289.3373qcanalytical.net QUAD CITY ORTHODONTICS Anne Richards 2850 24th Street Rock Island, IL61201 309.786.7782quadcityortho.com

RAPIDS REPRODUCTIONMr. Greg Tarca3875 Elmore Ave., Ste. C Davenport, IA 52807 563.445.3081rapidsrepro.com

RELAX ANYTIMENick Kremer 3267 Ridge Pt. Bettendorf, IA 52722563.823 469relaxanytime.com

RELIABLE PALLET & CRATING CO. Chris Bryant PO Box 489 Bettendorf, IA52722 563.355.1901

REMAX RIVER CITIES Mike Ingleby4555 Utica Ridge Rd.Bettendorf,IA 52722 563.332.9900 RESULTS BODY SCULPTING, LLC Chris MacDonald 1421 5th Ave. Moline, IL 61265 309.736.2639resultsbodysculpting.com

RICHELL NELSON AGENCY DBA INSURANCE OFFICE OF BARRA & ASSOCIATESRichell Nelson 400 N. Main St. Suite 101 Davenport,IA 52801 563.386.0888 RICK JENNISCH PHOTOGRAPHY Rick Jennisch 216 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA 52801 563.332.0908rickjennisch.com

RICK’S HOUSE OF HOPE Emily Gordon 5022 Northwest Blvd. Davenport, IA 52806 563.324.9580rhoh.org

RILCO Gigi Miller 1320 1st St. Rock Island, IL 61201 309.788.5631RILCOINC.com

ROBERT B. WOODHAM, O.D. Robert Woodham 2150 E. Kimberly Rd Davenport, IA 52807 563.359.0791 RUDYS TACOS Deena Fuller 3502 W. Kimberly Road Davenport, IA 52806 563.359.7839rudytacos.com

SHARED IT, INC. Kevin Stutting 1970 Spruce Hills Dr.Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.355.7473sharedit.com

SMALL WONDERS PHOTOGRAPHY Anne Kirkpatrick 225 E. 2nd Ste., 103 Davenport, IA 52801 563.324.0237 SPORT TRUCK SPECIALTIES, INC. Sonny Dohrmund 5405 N. Brady Street Davenport, IA 52806 563.391.1077 STERN BEVERAGE, INC.Ron Heinzman PO Box 828 Milan, IL 61264 309.787.2337

STERN CENTER Mike Woods 1713 3rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309.507.2631

STEVE’S OLD TIME TAP Jeff Rusk 223 17th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309.786.4543 STUFF ETC DAVENPORT Rhea Seele 3568 Brady St. Davenport, IA 52806

SUBURBAN LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATESMr. Monty Mitchell P.O. Box 1510Davenport, IA 52809 563.388.9898suburbanlandscape.com SWISS VALLEY FARMS, CO.Jeff Saforek Po Box 4493 Davenport, IA 52808 563.468.6600swissvalley.com

TENNANT TRUCK LINES Susan Zelnio 13249 US Hwy 150 Orion, IL 61273 309.526.8005tennanttrucklines.com

THE DAM VIEW Eric Englund 3700 Belmont Rd Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.324.4434 THE GRAPE LIFE WINE STORE Jim Renkes 3402 Elmore Avenue Davenport, IA52806 563.355.7070mygrapelife.com

THE NEW GREENBRIAR RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Wayne Spencer 4506 27th Street Moline, IL 61265 309.764.2043greenbriarrestaraunt.com

THREE D PARTNERSHIP LLC David Konrardy 2305 E. 33rd St. Davenport, IA 52807 563.343.1480

TRILLIUM CONSTRUCTIONBridgette Brown PO Box 968 Bettendorf, IA 52722 563.823.5242trilliumconstruction.net

TWO RIVERS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Brian Richards 1872 Avenue of the CitiesMoline, IL 61265 309.797.3020tworiverspedo.com UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO-QC’S REGIONAL PROGRAMMs. Jessica Jeys College of Nursing1515 5th Avenue Ste 400 309.757.9467 www.uic.edu/nursing/about/quadcities.shtml

US ADVENTURE RV John Dresselhaus 5120 N. Brady St. Davenport, IA 52806 563.468.4678usadventurerv.com

VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. Leo Foley 1530 46th Ave Suite 2BMoline, IL 61265 309.797.0171

VERITAS LC PRODUCTIONSPhil Doherty 4842 Jersey Ridge Rd. #11Davenport, IA 52807 800.734.0980veritaslcproductions.com

VISU-SEWER Doug Severson 2348 Hillandale Rd Davenport, IA 52804 800.876.847.visu-sewer.com

WILLIAMS WHITE AND COMPANYSunder Subbaroyan 600 River Drive Moline, IL 61265 309.797.7650williamswhite.com


BLACK TIE FLOORING2847 East 53rd St.Davenport, IAblacktieflooring.com

SOUTHEAST NATIONAL BANK 3535 Avenue of the CitiesMoline, ILsenb.com

THE ARC/ABILITYONEBUILDING 104, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL3154 Rodman AvenueRock Island, ILhttp://arcric.org/index.htm

FAYE’S FIELD 2900 Learning Campus Dr.Bettendorf, IA bettendorf.org/egov/docs/1317244893603.htm

RESULTS BODY SCULPTING & TANNING1421 5th AveMoline, ILresultsbodysculpting.com/10101.html

DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY – EASTERN AVENUE BRANCH6000 Eastern AvenueDavenport, IA davenportlibrary.com/default.aspx

GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE3906 38th Ave.Moline, ILgigisplayhouse.org/location-quadcities.asp

SILVIS FIRE DEPT2010 10th St.Silvis, IL

BETHANY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES1830 6th AveMoline, ILbethany-qc.org

RIBBON CUTTINGS October - December 2011


ACTIVE ENDEAVORS3950 Elmore Avenue Davenport, Iowaqcactive.com/

BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING4040 East 55th StreetDavenport, IAhttp://enrichinghappiness.com/home.php

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY700 Waverly RdDavenport, IAgood-sam.com

MEDIA LINK, INC1902 17th StreetRock Island, ILmedialinkinc.com/

HONEYBAKED HAM1554 52nd Ave., Ste. 4Moline, ILhoneybakedtotherescue.com/index.htm

GRANITE CITY5270 Utica Ridge RdDavenport, IAgcfb.net

STUFF ETC3568 Brady StDavenport, IAstuffetconline.com

HUMILITY OF MARY HOUSING3805 Mississippi AveDavenport, IAhumilityofmaryhousing.com

HUNGRY HOBO1109 Canal Shore Dr.LeClaire, IAhungryhobo.com/QC_locations.html



ZIMMERMAN HONDA SE Corner of 70th St & John Deere RdMoline, ILzimmermanhonda.com

WALCOTT SCHOOL, DAVENPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT545 E. James St.Walcott, IAdavenport.k12.ia.us/walcott

PACK & MAIL2222 E. 53rd St.Davenport, IApacknmailstore.com

WASTE COMMISSION OF SCOTT COUNTY11555 110th AveCounty Road Y-48Buffalo, IAwastecom.com/

HONEYBAKED HAM1515 5th Ave (Heritage Plaza)Moline, IL

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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An integral part of the Quad Cities Chamber, The Network is proud to celebrate ten years of success this year! For many, it’s hard to believe that a whole decade has passed since the inception of young professionals groups in the Quad

Cities. But ten years later, The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities is still going strong, expanding rapidly and making the Quad Cities a better place to live, work and play for young professionals.

This entire year will be dedicated to celebrating all of the successes that The Network has had in the past ten years including merging YP groups together, forming key partnerships, creating a stronger voice for YPs in the Quad Cities community, a brand spanking new website, updated branding and, of course, our wonderful members.

Looking ahead, The Network has a bright future. As we look to expand our presence deeper into the community, we invite all Chamber members that are

young professionals to take an active role in the organization. Join us at a Network @ Noon or Network @ Night event, join a committee, volunteer with eNgage, and attend the 2012 Network Symposium & Community Impact Awards on Thursday, May 3. We want our members to be actively engaged, help us continue to expand our presence in the Quad Cities by creating opportunities for young professionals to thrive, and cultivate the next generation of talent in our region! Join us as we highlight not only our awesome programming, but our region as well as we visit cultural institutions throughout the year, showcase our vibrant downtowns and use our unique transportation (especially if you join us at the Symposium!).

“Creating an environment where young professionals can thrive is what The Network is all about. Our goal is to attract, retain and engage the next generation of workforce in our region through our programming and initiatives and to showcase how awesome life in the Quad Cities really is,” says Network director, Anne Spoden.

The Network is not only an organization to gather YPs together, but also a group to retain young talent in the Quad Cities region. Sixty-four percent of our members say that The Network has a positive impact on their life in the Quad Cities, making them more likely to stay in our community, and 54% of our members wanting to stay in our community for at least 10 years (Next Generation Consulting Survey, June 2010). Ensuring a high quality workforce & showing the attractiveness of our region are huge priorities for The Network and are shown in everything we do.

We encourage YPs to get involved in this very special year. Join The Network in 2012 as we celebrate the past ten years, and look forward to the next ten!

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STEPHANIE ACRI EVANS PREMIUM MANUFACTURING

JIM ANDERSON THE SCHEBLER COMPANY

STEVEN BAHLS AUGUSTANA COLLEGE

PRYCE T. BOEYE THE HUNGRY HOBO

LINDA BOWERS LINGUISYSTEMS, INC.

TOM BRACKMANN NICHOLS ALUMINUM

DOUGLAS P. CROPPER GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM

JOHN DEDONCKER THE NATIONAL BANK

PAT EIKENBERRY MISSMAN INC.

ROB FICK MEL FOSTER CO., INC.

DAVID GREEN MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

KELLI GRUBBS VICTORY ENTERPRISES, INC.

KIMBERLY GUY TRACKERS, INC.

DOUG HULTQUIST QCR HOLDINGS, INC.

MARY JUNCK LEE ENTERPRISES

JIM KADAVY MCGLADREY

KENNETH R. KOUPAL U.S. BANK

DAN KUETER UNITED HEALTHCARE

SHAWN LANGAN GCO FLOORING OUTLET

PAUL LENSMEYER ASCENTRA CREDIT UNION

LANCE LESLIE DELOITTE TAX LLP

SCOTT LOHMAN LOHMAN COMPANIES

JANET MASAMOTO JTM CONCEPTS, INC.

W. KENNY MASSEY MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA

ALEX MCGEHEE ANCHOR LUMBER COMPANY

GARY MOHR EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

RANDY MOORE IOWA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY

MALCOLM MURPHY ALCOA, INC.

DAVID NUERNBERGER DELOITTE TAX LLP

DANIEL PORTES MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GROUP, LTD.

TODD RAUFEISEN RAUFEISEN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

JOHN ROCHE RETIRED - MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY

CAROLINE RUHL RUHL & RUHL REALTORS

CHARLES RUHL, JR. RUHL & RUHL COMMERCIAL COMPANY

JIM RUSSELL RUSSELL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

PETE SCHLICKSUP KNILANS’ FURNITURE & INTERIORS

MARK SCHWAB TRISSEL GRAHAM & TOOLE, INC.

RICK SEIDLER TRINITY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

JOE B. SLAVENS NORTHWEST BANK & TRUST COMPANY

MARA SOVEY DEERE & COMPANY

JOHN STAVNES WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

BILL STOERMER EXELON NUCLEAR

GERALD J. TAYLOR MOLINE DISPATCH PUBLISHING COMPANY

CYNTHIA TIDWELL ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA

PAUL VANDUYNE KJWW ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

MICHAEL C. VONDRAN TAG COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

DANA WATERMAN III LANE & WATERMAN LLP

DALE ZUDE COURTESY CAR CITY

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