2026 Economic Forecast presented by IMEG & Mediacom Business
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Date and Time
Friday Dec 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM CST
7:30 a.m. Check-in | Breakfast opens
8 - 9:15 a.m. Program
Location
Rhythm City Casino Resort
7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA 52807
Fees/Admission
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $65
Reserved Corporate Table for eight: $500
Description
Quad Cities Chamber | 2026 Economic Forecast presented by IMEG & Mediacom Business
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 - 9:15 a.m.
Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport
7:30 a.m. Check-in | Breakfast opens
8 - 9:15 a.m. Program
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $65
Reserved corporate table: $500
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 - 9:15 a.m.
Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport
7:30 a.m. Check-in | Breakfast opens
8 - 9:15 a.m. Program
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $65
Reserved corporate table: $500
In our 24/7 on-demand world, it's easy to find news about how the economy is doing right at your fingertips. But what do the latest economic trends mean for you, the business owner, and how you plan your strategy for growth in the coming years? How are national factors affecting our regional growth?
There are so many questions. But we've got answers.
There are so many questions. But we've got answers.
Don't miss our Economic Forecast, where you'll learn the latest economic trends to help plan your business growth strategy for the coming year. Hear an in-depth analysis on our national, regional and local economy by two expert economists, Kevin Depew, RSM Deputy Chief Economist and Bill Polley, Quad Cities Chamber Director, Business Intelligence.
Meet our Speakers:
Kevin Depew | RSMDeputy Chief Economist
As 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.
In 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.
Prior 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.
Bill Polley, PhD | Quad Cities ChamberDirector, Business Intelligence
Bill 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!
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.
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
We're happy to share more details about how your business can get involved and maximize benefits. Please contact Marcy Hyder at [email protected] | 563.823.2690.
Event Assistance:
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
We're happy to share more details about how your business can get involved and maximize benefits. Please contact Marcy Hyder at [email protected] | 563.823.2690.
Event Assistance:
We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For event assistance or any additional information, please contact:
Anna Possehl
Events Manager
Phone: 563.823.2659
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.
