The Quad Cities Chamber is expanding one of its most anticipated annual events and inviting the broader community to take part. QC Business Showcase: Hob Nosh ’26, returns Wednesday, April 22, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Bend XPO Center, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline.
Known as the bistate region’s largest spring networking event, the reimagined Showcase is expected to draw more than 700 attendees for an evening that highlights the very best of the Quad Cities’ businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits. This year, in addition to welcoming chamber members to the festivities, organizers also are encouraging all Quad Citizens to attend.
“We decided to change the name of the event to better describe it,” said Anna Possehl, the chamber’s events manager. “It’s really a showcase of the best the QC has to offer. This event is known for its excellent food and drink samples, but you’ll also get to know our small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and so much more.”
Businesses and organizations are invited to secure booth space now to put their brand in front of hundreds of potential customers. Food and beverage tasting booths, business showcase tables, and non-profit tables are now available. Special incentives are being offered for prospective chamber members.
“We’re excited to open up this event to the public – with new vendors, businesses and even some special incentives to become a Chamber member,” said Peter Tokar III, the chamber’s president & CEO. “It’s going to be a great showcase of the Quad Cities – and we hope to pack the house.”
