Business Development
The Quad City Region is strategically located on the Mississippi River in the center of a $40 billion U.S. market with an advanced transportation and telecommunications network that can efficiently move goods, services and information throughout the world. The region is the North American location engineered for business success that is continually enhancing the critical foundations for growth enabling high performance firms to adapt and compete more effectively and profitably in a global economy. Take a look at the details on the menu to the left.
Industry Clusters
While all businesses in our region are successful, the types of industries below find success because of our location, access to materials and labor, and history. Click on the links below to find out more.
| Quad City Region Industries |
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| Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution |
Transportation options, location, access to markets and labor help to make companies like Alter Barge a success in the Quad Cities Region
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| Food Processing & Packaging |
Access to raw materials, university technology, and a diversified transportation network make companies like Kraft and Tyson a success in the Quad Cities Region |
| Financial Services & Information Technology |
An advanced telecommunications infrastructure and an IT smart workforce are reasons why companies like Wells Fargo find success in the Quad Cities Region |
| Advanced Manufacturing |
Low cost and reliable energy, location and a high quality labor force make companies like ALCOA and John Deere a success in the Quad Cities
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