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Chamber and Labor finding similar goals in 2018

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce announced its 2018 legislative priorities Tuesday – many which require funding – designed to support a competitive business climate, skilled workforce, quality-of-place programs and modern infrastructure and transportation systems. Interim CEO Kristin Glass said public policy platform is “truly reflective of the needs of area companies. The Chamber’s 19-member Business Advocacy Council developed the...

Highway Contractors and Labor with one unified message for Illinois

DECEMBER 08, 2017

Dec. 7 United Contractors Midwest, Inc. hosted thousands of their employees, community leaders, sub contractors, Union officials and many elected officials for their 2017 Holiday celebration.  As you filled out a name tag and proceeded into the banquet hall you were welcomed with a 20’X15′ banner.  The banner (pictured above) had a unified message that seemed to solidify with all...