Hooah! Quad Cities is a resource for military members, veterans and military families as well as for civilians to find out how they can support our heroes.
We work to assist all parties with employment, education and reintegration services, working with business and community partners to ensure that veterans are a vibrant, respected and well-served part of our community. Hooah! Quad Cities is also a resource for the community to find out how individuals and organizations alike can get involved and support our soldiers.
Join Community Leaders at the Quad Cities Military Salute Gala
On June 15th the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army will be hosting a community celebration to honor the Army's birthday and the men and women who serve. All are welcome to attend this black-tie, formal affair supporting the Quad Cities Military Community.
Local Company DynCorp Leading the Way in Veteran Hiring
DynCorp International Wins Department of State Prime Contractor Subcontract Award
A Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Member and active community participant, DynCorp International (DI), has been awarded the Prime Contractor Small Business Subcontracting Award by the U.S. Department of State Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business. The award recognizes companies that award the most subcontracting dollars to small businesses. DI is one of only three awardees honored for fiscal year 2012. The Quad Cities is proud to have DynCorp in our community and look forward to the companies continued success.
Veteran-Owned Business Opportunities with the State of Illinois
Sequestration Hitting Small Business Hardest
DoD Program to Help Stressed Military Parents
Over 100,000 Veteran and Military Spouses Hired Nationwide in U.S. Chamber's Hiring Campaign
Military Children Express Sacrifice Through Art, Writing
Trinity Regional Health System Joins We Hire Vets
We Hire Vets Partner, Fluor, Helps Vets Find Employment
Fluor contributed $100,000 to an initiative to assist veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
Fluor announced a $100,000 contribution to the National Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) program. In response to the United States’ economic challenges, the chamber and the National Chamber Foundation founded Hiring Our Heroes – an initiative to assist veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
Fluor is dedicated to communities and their economic development and supports initiatives like HOH that help match the skills of our veterans with career and job opportunities.
Civic Leaders Visit With Senior Mission Commander of Rock Island Arsenal
On behalf of the community, we would like to thank Brigadier General John Wharton, Army Sustainment Command commanding officer and senior mission commander of the Rock Island Arsenal, for his efforts to engage civic community leaders in the Quad Cities. "Engagements like this enhance relations between the military and nearby civilian communities. Additionally, they provide a direct avenue for leaders to discuss current affairs and future plans that may affect each community." We look forward to continuted communication with our military partners to move the Quad Cities forward as a great military commuity.
Army Sustainment Command's Commanding General Nominated for Promotion
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Named Chairman of Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Alcoa Foundation Promotes Careers in Manufacturing with Returning Veterans
Army Budget Cuts' Effect on RIA Unknown
Military to Civilian Transition and Resume Reviewing Workshop - January 21
Monthly Premium E-Payment Deadline Looming for TRICARE Reserve Select and Retired Reserve
Military Service Could Mean College Credit
IL Department of Veterans Affairs Newsletter Released
Davenport Central Student Tribute to Fallen Alumni
VA Says Most Vets Still Unaware of Benefits
Contracting Jobs Heading to Rock Island Arsenal
Veterans to Entreprenuers Event November 20 in Rockford
AECOM Awarded Five Year Base Operations Contract from U.S. Army
Exelon Nuclear Named Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers
Re-Employment Services Workshop for Veterans coming up November 14
We Hire Vets Initiative Launched!
Veterans Day: Discounts and Freebies
State of Illinois Sets Date for Inaugural Women Veterans Fair for October 27
Arsenal Factory Featured on PBS Documentary
Veterans Day Free Meal Tracking Site
Quad Cities Defense Contractor Cobham Lands New Deal
Army Strengthens Suicide Prevention
Army Sustainment Command Take Over Logistics Operation
Black Hawk College Designated a Military Friendly School
USO of Illinois Breaks Ground at Rock Island Arsenal
RIA Assistance Visit Bring Leaders Together at Rock Island Arsenal
QC Honors Patriots Day with Various Events
Cobham Wins $15 Million Apache Helicopter Contract
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosting Veteran Small Business Summit September 28
Black Hawk College Honored by USO for Military Help
Gov. Quinn Launches Program to Connect Veterans with Growing Businesses
Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended to October 2012
Rock Island Arsenal Named Center of Excellence for Add-On-Armor
Act of Kindness for Wounded Warriors
Leaders React Positively to President's Support of Rock Island Arsenal
Army Acquisition Executive Visits Rock Island Arsenal-JMTC
Thousands Help Celebrate 150th
Rock Island Arsenal Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Rock Island Arsenal Marks 150 Years, Community Rallies in Support
Celebrate the Rock of Our Community
The Mission: Throw a Great Birthday Party
R.I. Arsenal Milestone Ties in with Red, White & Boom!
Quad Cities Region Named 2012 All-America City Based on Plan to Improve Third Grade Reading
Schilling and Loebsack Honor Rock Island Arsenal's 150 Years of Service to the Nation
USO Band Brings Sense of History to Red, White & Boom
$200,000 Grant Will Help Area Veterans
Body of Cpl. Luxmore Returns with Hero's Procession
Rock Island Arsenal Celebrates 150th Anniversary
New Windsor Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
Symposium Aims to Link Large, Small Businesses
Palmer College Participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Vets Navigate New Terrain - the Job Market
Sustainment Command at RI Arsenal takes on key duty
EAGLE Program Could Help QC Businesses
A Call to Duty, Retired Soldier Continues to Serve Community
Lobbyists Keep Q-C Issues Alive in D.C.
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Let us know about upcoming events in the community - email Hooah@QuadCitiesChamber.com!
May 31: Defense & Local Community Listening Post with Lt. Governor Sheila Simon
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon is proud to be hosting Defense & Local Community Listening Posts near the state’s three largest military communities in partnership with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University. These listening posts will give local residents, military families, employers, employees, community leaders and others an opportunity to voice challenges and opportunities for federal, state and local coordination in their region.
At each listening post participants will be asked a series of questions about shared challenges and experiences, experiences unique to the local community and the state, and experiences unique to local military families and statewide military families. Participants will also participate in smaller facilitated group discussions.
June 15: Quad Cities Military Salute Gala honoring the Army's 238th Birthday
Bettendorf, IA - Join the Rock Island Arsenal AUSA Chapter and the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce in celebrating our nation's military during the Quad Cities Military Salute Gala! Keeping in tradition of the Army Birthday Ball of years past, this black-tie event is the Quad Cities community's opportunity to showcase our respect and appreciation for all the Armed Forces as well as Army service and traditions.
