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The world’s largest metal additive 3D printer is expected to be up and running at the Joint Manufacturing Technology Center (JMTC) on the Rock Island Arsenal next spring. Learn more: bit.ly/3Fl409Q

RIADA Executive Director is ready to further Rock Island Arsenal's position in our Nation's defense and QC economy. Learn more: bit.ly/3swbTBF

Workforce, taxes, quality of place — what matters most to your business? Take 10 minutes now to answer the 2023 Public Policy Survey. Responses are submitted anonymously and the survey will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 11. Take the survey 👉 bit.ly/3bbIveU

Governor Kim Reynolds and leadership in both the House and Senate worked to find a compromise on key policy issues including the FY 2023 budget, Iowa’s bottle bill, tax reform, pharmacy benefit managers and education savings accounts (ESA). Learn more: bit.ly/3mvvT4p

Updates on Federal and State Legislative action and proposals. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3udBPn2

Our Government Affairs team has been quite busy doing the work you asked us to do. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3L7JcC3

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this week that it will extend the deferment period for principal and interest payments on the existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for an additional six months. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3ii8fWQ

Iowa passes tax reforms, Illinois senate is set to reconvene Monday. 📄 Learn more 👉 bit.ly/347AAf4

Iowa has the second-highest corporate income tax rate in the country. The Quad Cities Chamber recognizes the impact this can have on the state's competitiveness for potential economic development projects. Learn more 👉 p2a.co/jm8eCUI

Bill to restructure minimum wage tax credit phase-out is granted subject matter hearing. ✅ Learn more 👉 bit.ly/34MDlTk

During the kickoff of the Chamber’s 2022 Legislative Event Series, six state policymakers from Illinois and Iowa discussed the work they continue to do to support the challenges and opportunities important to businesses throughout the region. 🤝✅ bit.ly/3uQ2eba

The Chamber is seeking three college interns! The internships we have available are Marketing & Events Intern, Downtown Marketing & Administrative intern, and a Business & Economic Growth Intern. ✅ Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3LyGCpN

Governor Pritzker discusses the Illinois Family Relief Plan in the proposed FY 2023 budget, providing immediate relief for Rock Island families. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

During a press conference hosted by the Quad Cities Chamber at the Quad Cities Botanical Center, @GovPritzker said the State of Illinois will end its 2022 fiscal year with a $1.7 billion surplus. “✅ Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3gHWoAq

Our work is wide, yet always focused on building our region, increasing population and GDP, enhancing quality of life and making the QC the place people want to live, expand their careers and grow their families. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/34tULDE

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker provided his annual Condition of the State and Proposed Budget on Wednesday, Feb. 2, highlighting the state’s successes in the past year and a balanced budget going forward. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3uoZhOz

The Quad Cities Chamber joins nearly fifty chambers across the state in urging the Illinois Legislature to provide additional economic and regulatory relief for businesses through a coalition called Chambers All In for Economic Recovery. ✅ Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3KH4gzU

Growth is happening in Iowa counties based on job opportunities, lower rents, easy commutes, and a higher quality of life. ✅ Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3g1fnFG

At the Talent Business Forum experts shared what is causing the workforce shortage, what the future holds for workforce growth and incentives available to businesses. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3KxsU63

The Chamber looks forward to working with Gov. Reynolds and other elected officials to address our workforce challenges, create a competitive tax environment, and fund transformative placemaking initiatives. ✅ Learn more 👇 bit.ly/3tlVIIF