
Rhythm City Casino Resort
7077 Elmore Ave.
Davenport, IA 52807
Cost: Registration is CLOSED
Event Contact:
Lucas Hayes
319-665-6397
[email protected]
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Lauren Grask
319-665-6397
[email protected]
Join us at the 2025 Transportation & Infrastructure Seminar, where business and community leaders will hear about new or ongoing transportation and infrastructure projects that will impact business and industry in the Quad Cities Region.
Speakers

Rachel Bach
Construction & Forestry Global Manager, Tactical Marketing and Pricing
John Deere

Gia Biagi
Secretary
Illinois Department of Transportation

Tom Heinold
Chief, Operations Division, Rock Island District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Ben Leischner
Executive Director
Quad Cities International Airport

Jim Schnoebelen
District Engineer
Iowa Department of Transportation

Robert Sinkler
Executive Director
Corn Belt Ports
Public Works Panel

Moderator: Jeff Nelson
CEO & Managing Director
Metrolink

Mike Bartels
Public Works Director
City of Rock Island

Nicole Gleason
Assistant City Administrator/Public Works Director
City of Davenport

Tim Kammler
Director of Engineering
City of East Moline

Brian Schmidt
Public Works Director
City of Bettendorf

Denver Schmitt
Public Works Director
City of Moline
FAQ
Speakers and programming, followed by a networking reception with light appetizers.
Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on April 1, 2025.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
If you are unable to attend the event you have purchased a ticket for, refunds can be processed, less the transaction fee, up to one week before the event. Event attendees are locked in one week before the event, and refunds cannot be given after that date. Please reach out to Jean Suckow to request a refund at [email protected] or by calling at 319-665-6397.
In cases of inclement weather, the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.
No, there are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.
For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected]
Stay up-to-date with the QCBJ events
Sign up for our newsletter now to receive special invites to QCBJ events like the Coolest Places to Work, the Commercial Real Estate, Mid-Year Economic Review and more.