Downtown Rock Island is the historic hub of commerce and culture in Rock Island, Illinois, the county seat of Rock Island County in the Quad Cities. Its formation of an arts and entertainment district in the 1990s sparked a steady stream of successes, including a reemergence of residential living in historic, mixed-use buildings.
Today, the resilient riverfront business district is home to many residents and a unique mix of large employers, restaurants, specialty shops and entertainment establishments. A new wave of public and private investment is paving the way for community-based revitalization efforts and future growth.
Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance (RIDA), has been selected for the International Downtown Association’s (IDA) 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowship (ELF) program....
09 May, 2023 Business News
Board members for the newly created Rock Island Downtown Alliance were appointed by Mayor Mike Thoms and approved by City Council on March 27, 2023. This marks the next successful step in launching a place managem...
27 March, 2023 Business News
After nearly two years of daily, boots-on-the-ground work, the Quad Cities Chamber is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Rock Island to provide place management services for downtown. On Feb. 13, R...
14 February, 2023 Business News
