This week, more than 50 area high school students and their parents toured Arconic and John Deere Davenport Works to get a firsthand look at careers in manufacturing. These behind-the-scenes visits are more than just field trips—they’re eye-opening experiences to help young people and their families discover career opportunities right here in the Quad Cities. 🤝✅ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jvUSQx (fb)

The Chamber helped facilitate interviews between the WSJ and several local businesses to get perspectives on the mounting trade war. 📣 "Exports generate about 20% of the QC region's combined economic output, nearly double the national average," said Bill Polley, Director of Business Intelligence for the Chamber. "Getting a feel for how local manufacturers, farmers and small business leaders feel was the reason the WSJ chose our region for interviews." 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/43GOJw5 (fb)