Quad Cities Chamber | 2026 Economic Forecast presented by IMEG &\; \;Mediacom Business
\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025 | 8 - 9:15 a.m.
\nRhythm City Casino Resort\, Davenport
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\n7:30 a.m. Check-in \;| Breakfast opens
\n8 - 9:15 \;a.m. Program \;
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\nMembers: $45 \;| \;Non-members: $65
\nReserved corporate table: $500
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\nIn an uncertain economy\, clear insights matter. This year'\;s Economic Forecast is one you won'\;t want to miss. Two expert economists\, \;Kevin Depew\, RSM Deputy Chief Economist and Bill Polley\, Grow Quad Cities'\; Sr. Director\, Business Intelligence\, will break down national\, regional and local trends\; then answer your questions during a live Q&\;A session. \;
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\nSubmit your questions in advance here.

\nMeet our Speakers:\n\n

Kevin Depew | RSM
\nDeputy Chief Economist
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\nAs RSM'\;s deputy chief economist and industry eminence program leader\, Kevin Depew provides RSM'\;s clients with macroeconomic and industry perspectives and insights they need to successfully manage their middle market businesses. He helps produce two unique reports - \;The Real Economy \;and the \;RSM US Middle Market Business Index \;which offer insights into the trends and attitudes relevant to the middle market.
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\nIn addition to working with external clients\, Kevin leads the firm'\;s industry eminence program and helps train RSM senior analysts in industry analysis with an emphasis on how artificial intelligence\, machine learning and data will reshape RSM'\;s clients'\; \;industries.
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\nPrior to joining RSM in 2014\, Kevin worked Bloomberg LP\, MV Media\, Dorsey\, Wright &\; Associates\, AG Edwards\, Paine Webber and Daily Racing Form. \;Depew holds a Bachelor of Arts\, Philosophy from the University of Kentucky. \; \;
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Bill Polley\, PhD \;| \;Grow Quad Cities
\nSenior Director\, Business Intelligence
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\nBill Polley has his PhD in Economics from the University of Iowa and previously worked as an associate professor of Economics at Western Illinois University.

Thank you to our sponsors! \;

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Through the support of our sponsors\, the Quad Cities Chamber provides our members and business community with valuable resources\, information\, and events such as the Economic Forecast. \;
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\nInterested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
\nWe'\;re happy to share more details about how your business can get involved and maximize benefits. Please contact \;Marcy Hyder at mhyder@quadcitieschamber.com | 563.823.2690.
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\nEvent Assistance:

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

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\nAnna Possehl
\nEvents Manager
\nPhone: 563.823.2659
\nEmail: apossehl@quadcitieschamber.com
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Cancellation Policy:
\nCancellations 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.