03 Jun City of Rock Island approves $1.25M for small business assistance
Business and commercial property owners seeking financial assistance on development projects are encouraged to complete the Rock Island Business Assistance Intake form. ...
09 May Cullen Named to IDA’s 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowship Program
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....
27 Mar Rock Island Downtown Alliance Board selected
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 management organization affiliated with the...
14 Feb Chamber will provide place management services for downtown Rock Island
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, Rock Island City Council approved an agreement...
13 Dec Rock Island City Council establishes downtown Special Service Area
Rock Island City Council on Dec. 12 approved an ordinance to establish a Downtown Special Service Area (SSA). Downtown property owners, business owners and residents expressed an interest in the performance of various special services – in addition to general municipal...
01 Dec Viewpoint: SSA right move for downtown Rock Island
This guest editorial was published Dec. 1, 2022, in the Quad-City Times. Authors: Arron Sutherland, President/CEO, Illinois Casualty Company, and Chair, Downtown Rock Island Steering Committee; and Nicole Watson-Lam, Owner, Ms. BriMani’s Hair & Beauty Supply and The Urban Reserve,...
16 Nov Deck the Downtowns: Holiday Train Hunt and Gift Inspiration
Deck the Downtowns promotions encourage you to eat, drink, shop and be merry in downtown Rock Island. Find the holiday train Nov. 18 - Jan. 1. 40+ custom, locally crafted train ornaments are hiding inside downtown businesses. Find 10, win a prize...
15 Nov Viewpoint: Special Service Area is a vehicle to build and celebrate downtown Rock Island
Positive action requires positive vision, and the Rock Island City Council and staff deserve applause for taking that approach to revitalizing downtown and considering the establishment of a Special Service Area (SSA). At the Quad Cities Chamber, we truly believe...
14 Oct FAQ: Downtown Rock Island Special Service Area
The process to establish a downtown Rock Island Special Service Area (SSA) as a vehicle to stabilize investments and revitalize the greater downtown has entered the public comment phase. Downtown Rock Island Steering Committee leaders in July formally requested City Council...
15 Aug Downtown Rock Island awarded $3 million State of Illinois grant for revitalization
The Quad Cities Chamber, in partnership with the City of Rock Island, today announced that it has been selected to receive a $3 million grant for Downtown Rock Island revitalization. As part of the Rebuild Illinois (RBI) Downtowns and Main...