Quad Cities Economic Development Region

welcome to the quad cities region – a logistics hub with a legacy in manufacturing innovation encompassing six counties in iowa and illinois where i-80 crosses the mighty mississippi river. the quad cities region (davenport-moline-rock island, iowa-illinois msa) is known for its affordability, access to market, and an incomparable, diverse workforce. the quad cities region is home to fortune 500 company john deere. there are 150 others on fortune's 500 and 1000 lists that have a presence in our region, as well as the rock island arsenal, a major military installation. these major employers are joined by 30,000 additional businesses that create a robust, growing, and prosperous economy. the quad cities is home to nearly 475,000 residents and boasts a diverse and vibrant labor force of 743,000, including one of the highest concentrations of production workforce in the u.s. the reach of this region extends well beyond its borders: it casts out a net to an additional 37 million people w