130 W. Second St. Davenport, IA 52801622 19th Street, Moline, IL. 61265

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To register, visit www.QuadCitiesChamber.com or call (563) 823-2676.

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MORNING NETWORKLocation: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, 208 18th St., Rock Island Time: Registration 7:00 a.m., Program 7:15 a.m. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members Series Sponsor: R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Monthly Sponsor: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel Learn. Laugh. Connect. Jumpstart your day at Morning Network with emcee Jeff Adamson. This dynamic, monthly event attracts 100+ people and includes power networking, the SCORE business tip of the month and business-related news briefs.

NETWORK @ NIGHT (The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities)Location: Woodfire Grill Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: FREE to Chamber members, $10 for non-members Sponsor: Brian Burke CLU, CFP™, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for the monthly Network @ Night event. Approximately 100 young professionals attend this event each month.

130 W. Second St. Davenport, IA 52801622 19th Street, Moline, IL. 61265

Chamber members say that networking at events is the best way to build their businesses. Check out all our offerings above, and make the call to join us.

BUSINESS AFTER-HOURSLocation: The River House, 1510 River Dr., Moline Time: 5:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members Sponsors: Edwards Creative Services and Werner Restoration Services, Inc. Connect with other Quad City professionals at the upcoming Business After-Hours. Enjoy great company and don’t forget your business cards! Business After-Hours is a fun and casual networking event.

NETWORK @ NOON (The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities)Topic: Healthy Eating Guest Speaker: ???? Location: Genesis CampusTime: Registration: 11:45 a.m.; Program: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (a $5 late fee will apply after Friday, February 4) Sponsor: R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for a Network @ Noon focusing on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle!

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A CHANCE TO MEET ... METROPOLITAN MEDICAL LABORATORY, PLCGuest Speaker: Linda Kuffer, Purchasing & Inventory Officer Location: DHCU Community Credit Union, 1900 52nd Ave., Moline Time: Registration 7:45 a.m., Program 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door for members; $20 for non-members Series Sponsor: DHCU Community Credit Union Monthly Sponsor: ManpowerDon’t miss your Chance to Meet. . . Metropolitan Medical Laboratory. Linda Kuffer, Purchasing & Inventory Officer, will discuss purchasing needs and protocols, and provide insight on how your business can become a preferred vendor.

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ECONMIC FORECASTGuest Speaker: Dr. J.B. Penn, Chief Economist, Deere & Company Location: John Deere World Headquarters, 1 John Deere Place, Moline Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members Sponsors: Deere & Company and Dispatch & Rock Island Argus Join us for an analysis of the national and regional economies. Networking and refreshments will follow the presentation. Space is limited!

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IOWA LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONLocation: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 5202 Brady St., Davenport Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door for members; $20 for non-members Sponsor: Genesis Health System Stay connected with your local Iowa legislators this session. Participate in discussions with legislators and hear updates on key issues important to the business community. Featured guests include Rep. Ross Paustian, Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck, Sen. Roby Smith, Rep. Jim Lykam, Rep. Linda Miller, Rep. Steven Olson, Sen. Joe Seng, Rep. Phyllis Thede, and Rep. Cindy Winckler.

INAUGURAL SILVER BALL Location: RiverCenter & Hotel Blackhawk, downtown Davenport Time: 6:00 p.m. – Midnight Cost: $80 individual, $300 package of 4, $600 corporate table Sponsors: THE National Bank and Russell Electric Enjoy an elegant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, a live auction and the exciting “Pick” for prizes! Stay for the After-the-Ball Bash, and be one of the first to live it up at the historic Gold Room of the Hotel Blackhawk with live entertainment.

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To register, visit www.QuadCitiesChamber.com or call (563) 823-2676.

SOLUTIONS ADDING VALUE & EFFICIENCY

FEBRUARY 10

MORNING NETWORKLocation: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, 208 18th St., Rock Island Time: Registration 7:00 a.m., Program 7:15 a.m. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members Series Sponsor: R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Monthly Sponsor: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel Learn. Laugh. Connect. Jumpstart your day at Morning Network with emcee Jeff Adamson. This dynamic, monthly event attracts 100+ people and includes power networking, the SCORE business tip of the month and business-related news briefs.

NETWORK @ NIGHT (The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities)Location: Woodfire Grill Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: FREE to Chamber members, $10 for non-members Sponsor: Brian Burke CLU, CFP™, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for the monthly Network @ Night event. Approximately 100 young professionals attend this event each month.

130 W. Second St. Davenport, IA 52801622 19th Street, Moline, IL. 61265

Chamber members say that networking at events is the best way to build their businesses. Check out all our offerings above, and make the call to join us.

BUSINESS AFTER-HOURSLocation: The River House, 1510 River Dr., Moline Time: 5:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members Sponsors: Edwards Creative Services and Werner Restoration Services, Inc. Connect with other Quad City professionals at the upcoming Business After-Hours. Enjoy great company and don’t forget your business cards! Business After-Hours is a fun and casual networking event.

NETWORK @ NOON (The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities)Topic: Healthy Eating Guest Speaker: ???? Location: Genesis CampusTime: Registration: 11:45 a.m.; Program: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (a $5 late fee will apply after Friday, February 4) Sponsor: R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for a Network @ Noon focusing on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle!

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A CHANCE TO MEET ... METROPOLITAN MEDICAL LABORATORY, PLCGuest Speaker: Linda Kuffer, Purchasing & Inventory Officer Location: DHCU Community Credit Union, 1900 52nd Ave., Moline Time: Registration 7:45 a.m., Program 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door for members; $20 for non-members Series Sponsor: DHCU Community Credit Union Monthly Sponsor: ManpowerDon’t miss your Chance to Meet. . . Metropolitan Medical Laboratory. Linda Kuffer, Purchasing & Inventory Officer, will discuss purchasing needs and protocols, and provide insight on how your business can become a preferred vendor.

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ECONMIC FORECASTGuest Speaker: Dr. J.B. Penn, Chief Economist, Deere & Company Location: John Deere World Headquarters, 1 John Deere Place, Moline Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members Sponsors: Deere & Company and Dispatch & Rock Island Argus Join us for an analysis of the national and regional economies. Networking and refreshments will follow the presentation. Space is limited!

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IOWA LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONLocation: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 5202 Brady St., Davenport Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door for members; $20 for non-members Sponsor: Genesis Health System Stay connected with your local Iowa legislators this session. Participate in discussions with legislators and hear updates on key issues important to the business community. Featured guests include Rep. Ross Paustian, Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck, Sen. Roby Smith, Rep. Jim Lykam, Rep. Linda Miller, Rep. Steven Olson, Sen. Joe Seng, Rep. Phyllis Thede, and Rep. Cindy Winckler.

INAUGURAL SILVER BALL Location: RiverCenter & Hotel Blackhawk, downtown Davenport Time: 6:00 p.m. – Midnight Cost: $80 individual, $300 package of 4, $600 corporate table Sponsors: THE National Bank and Russell Electric Enjoy an elegant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, a live auction and the exciting “Pick” for prizes! Stay for the After-the-Ball Bash, and be one of the first to live it up at the historic Gold Room of the Hotel Blackhawk with live entertainment.

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To register, visit www.QuadCitiesChamber.com or call (563) 823-2676.

SOLUTIONS ADDING VALUE & EFFICIENCY

FEBRUARY 10

MORNING NETWORKLocation: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, 208 18th St., Rock Island Time: Registration 7:00 a.m., Program 7:15 a.m. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members Series Sponsor: R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Monthly Sponsor: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel Learn. Laugh. Connect. Jumpstart your day at Morning Network with emcee Jeff Adamson. This dynamic, monthly event attracts 100+ people and includes power networking, the SCORE business tip of the month and business-related news briefs.

NETWORK @ NIGHT (The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities)Location: Woodfire Grill Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: FREE to Chamber members, $10 for non-members Sponsor: Brian Burke CLU, CFP™, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for the monthly Network @ Night event. Approximately 100 young professionals attend this event each month.

130 W. Second St. Davenport, IA 52801622 19th Street, Moline, IL. 61265

Chamber members say that networking at events is the best way to build their businesses. Check out all our offerings above, and make the call to join us.

BUSINESS AFTER-HOURSLocation: The River House, 1510 River Dr., Moline Time: 5:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members Sponsors: Edwards Creative Services and Werner Restoration Services, Inc. Connect with other Quad City professionals at the upcoming Business After-Hours. Enjoy great company and don’t forget your business cards! Business After-Hours is a fun and casual networking event.

NETWORK @ NOON (The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities)Topic: Healthy Eating Guest Speaker: ???? Location: Genesis CampusTime: Registration: 11:45 a.m.; Program: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (a $5 late fee will apply after Friday, February 4) Sponsor: R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Join The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities for a Network @ Noon focusing on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle!

FEBRUARY 15

A CHANCE TO MEET ... METROPOLITAN MEDICAL LABORATORY, PLCGuest Speaker: Linda Kuffer, Purchasing & Inventory Officer Location: DHCU Community Credit Union, 1900 52nd Ave., Moline Time: Registration 7:45 a.m., Program 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door for members; $20 for non-members Series Sponsor: DHCU Community Credit Union Monthly Sponsor: ManpowerDon’t miss your Chance to Meet. . . Metropolitan Medical Laboratory. Linda Kuffer, Purchasing & Inventory Officer, will discuss purchasing needs and protocols, and provide insight on how your business can become a preferred vendor.

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ECONMIC FORECASTGuest Speaker: Dr. J.B. Penn, Chief Economist, Deere & Company Location: John Deere World Headquarters, 1 John Deere Place, Moline Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members Sponsors: Deere & Company and Dispatch & Rock Island Argus Join us for an analysis of the national and regional economies. Networking and refreshments will follow the presentation. Space is limited!

FEBRUARY 25

IOWA LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONLocation: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 5202 Brady St., Davenport Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door for members; $20 for non-members Sponsor: Genesis Health System Stay connected with your local Iowa legislators this session. Participate in discussions with legislators and hear updates on key issues important to the business community. Featured guests include Rep. Ross Paustian, Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck, Sen. Roby Smith, Rep. Jim Lykam, Rep. Linda Miller, Rep. Steven Olson, Sen. Joe Seng, Rep. Phyllis Thede, and Rep. Cindy Winckler.

INAUGURAL SILVER BALL Location: RiverCenter & Hotel Blackhawk, downtown Davenport Time: 6:00 p.m. – Midnight Cost: $80 individual, $300 package of 4, $600 corporate table Sponsors: THE National Bank and Russell Electric Enjoy an elegant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, a live auction and the exciting “Pick” for prizes! Stay for the After-the-Ball Bash, and be one of the first to live it up at the historic Gold Room of the Hotel Blackhawk with live entertainment.

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4 Saturday, February 4silver ball goes hollywoodlocation: RiverCenter/Adler Theatre, Hotel Blackhawk,

Davenporttime: 6:00–9:00 p.m., RiverCenter; 9:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight,Hotel Blackhawkcost: $80 for members and non-memberssponsors: Royal Neighbors of America, US Bank, Edwards Creative Services, Spa Luce, KJWW Engineering Consultants, Master DJ & Visual Effects, One-Step Printing, Inc., CBS4, Kimberly Car City, John Taylor Salon & Day Spa, Clazzy Designs and Bettendorf Chiropractic.

Enjoy an elegant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, a live auction and the exciting “Pick” for prizes—as well as an After-the-Ball Bash with live entertainment the historic Gold Room at the Hotel Blackhawk.

21 Tuesday, February 21chance to meet . . . rock island arsenal

location: DHCU Community Credit Union, Molinetime: 8:00–9:00 a.m.cost: $10 for members pre-paid; $15 for members at the door; $20 for non-memberssponsor: DHCU Community Credit Union

A Chance to Meet features the purchasing decision maker of a large business, providing an overview of the featured company’s purchasing needs and protocols. Guests will have opportunity for Q&A and to meet the speaker at the program’s end.

3 Friday, February 3executives clublocation: i Wireless Center, Moline

time: 7:30–8:30 a.m.cost: $20 for memberssponsors: Group Services, Terrostar, i Wireless Center

Thursday, February 2network @ nightlocation: Figge Art Museum, Davenport

time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.cost: Free for members; $10 for non-memberssponsors: Brian Burke of UNITED Insurance & Investments

Join us for Network @ Night at the Figge Art Museum. We’ll enjoy time in their dining area overlooking the Mississippi River. Network with other young professionals and enjoy food, a cash bar & the new Fins & Feathers Exhibition!

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14 Tuesday, February 14network @ noonlocation: HomeRidge Inn & Suites, Bettendorf

time: 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members ($5 late fee after Feb. 10)sponsor: Genesis at Work

Join us for Network @ Noon with Linda Wastyn, President of Wastyn & Associates! Linda teaches strategic planning, strategic communication and organizational theory as an adjunct instructor in the Masters of Organizational Leadership Program at St. Ambrose.

24 Friday, February 24iowa legislative luncheonlocation: Clarion Hotel &Conference Center, Davenport

time: 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.cost: $12 for members pre-paid; $15 for membersat the door; $20 for non-memberssponsors: Genesis Health System, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

These programs, held the last Friday of the month duringthe legislative session, keep members informed oflegislative activities through interactive panel discussion.

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legislative days in des moineslocation: Des Moines, Iowa (Hyatt Place, Americana Restaurant & Lounge)cost: $300 (includes bus transportation, hotel accommodation, meetings and evening reception)sponsor: Alcoa

Please join us in this advocacy opportunity to represent the Quad Cities’ business and community leadership at the State Capitol. Use your voice to participate in meetings with state legislators, agency officials, the Governor and Lt. Governor.9 Thursday, February 9

business aFter hourslocation: Big Dog Construction, Davenport

time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.cost: $10 for members pre-paid; $15 for members at the door; $20 for non-membersConnect with other Quad Cities professionals in a great atmosphere. Don’t forget your business cards!

Wednesday, February 15morning networklocation: Jumer’s Hotel & Casino, Rock Island

time: 7:15–8:30 a.m.cost: $10 for members pre-paid; $15 for members at the door; $20 for non-membersHear from Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley, get exciting details on the Chamber’s upcoming events, make new contacts during power networking & learn business tips from SCORE!

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