Description

Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting presented by TBK Bank
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Rhythm City Casino Resort | Davenport, IA

11 a.m. Registration | Doors open
11:30 a.m. Lunch | Networking
12 - 1 p.m. Program

Ticket Options:
In-Person Event at Rhythm City Casino - SOLD OUT!
 
Masks will be required at the Annual Meeting.

• Due to new guidance from the CDC for areas with rising COVID-19 transmission levels, the Quad Cities Chamber is deploying CDC-recommended guidelines at our events.
• Masks will be required to access the Event Center. Click here for the Chamber's COVID-19 protocols.

VIRTUAL Event - now available:
Members: $45 | Nonmembers: $60

• A virtual ticket option is now available due to the overwhelming response to this event. Those registering for the virtual option will receive the meeting link on Tuesday, August 10. 
• This is a live stream event only. No recorded presentations will be available following the event.

Annual Meeting program:
The Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting brings together our region's executives, elected officials, business owners and civic leaders. Attendees will get an inside look at the Chamber's accomplishments over the past year and our vision for the future from the Chamber's President & CEO and Board Chair. Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year will be awarded.

The event will feature keynote speaker John May, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Deere & Company. In his keynote address, May will focus on how the company's recently introduced Smart Industrial strategy is helping customers do their work in a more profitable, sustainable way. He will discuss the strategy's impact on Deere's financial performance and what it means for employees and the communities served by the company. May will also highlight John Deere's global operations and business priorities, including its focus on corporate citizenship. 
 
 
Meet our speaker:

John C. May
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Deere & Company
 
John C. May is Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Deere & Company. He leads the company's efforts to maximize financial and operational performance and ensure Deere delivers advanced products and services to its customers globally.
 
May became the company's Chief Executive Officer in November 2019 and assumed the position of Chairman in May 2020. He was named President & Chief Operating Officer earlier in 2019.
 
Previously, May was President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, with responsibility for the Americas and Australia, as well as for the global harvesting, turf and utility, crop care, and intelligent solutions businesses. He also served as Chief Information Officer and as President, Agricultural Solutions.
 
Earlier duties included Vice President, Global Turf & Utility platform, and Managing Director of Deere's China operations during a period of significant growth. May also managed the company's construction equipment factory in Dubuque, Iowa. He became part of the senior management team in 2012.
 
He joined John Deere in 1997 after working as a management consultant at KPMG Peat Marwick.
 
May holds a bachelors degree from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from the University of Maine.


Enhanced sanitation measures for in-person events:
We are very excited to host in-person events, however, the Chamber is now following stricter COVID-19 protocols due to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) and our local health departments. We want to ensure everyone has the confidence to make the most of attending Chamber events. Learn more about our enhanced sanitation measures.

• Masks are required at events. Once seated, attendees may remove mask for food and beverage service. Attendees should resume wearing a mask when not actively eating.
• Hand sanitizer will be placed on each registration table and all attendee tables.
• We are limiting seating to 50% of the venue’s capacity.
• This event has a virtual ticket option.  

Presenting Sponsor:




Diamond sponsor:
Edwards Creative Services

Platinum sponsors:
IMEG Corp.
Rhythm City Casino Resort
TAG Communications
UnityPoint Health - Trinity

Gold sponsors:
Genesis Systems Group
Smart Automotive of Davenport
Sterling Commercial Roofing

Silver sponsor:
Bethany for Children & Families
dphilms
GreenState Credit Union
KWQC-TV 6


We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For event assistance or any additional information, please contact:

Terri Smith
Phone: 563.823.2694
Email: [email protected]

​Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received at least 72 hours in advance in order to receive a registration refund. You may transfer your registration to another person within your company at no additional cost.