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Major Employers in the Quad Cities Region

With its strategic location, educated workforce and affordable cost-of-living, the Quad Cities region offers a unique combination of factors making it an attractive spot for major employers. National and international companies call the Quad Cities area home, from leading home décor suppliers to farming giants to office furniture manufacturers. It features robust industry strength, innovation and opportunity, making it a place where companies can succeed and scale. Leading private-sector employers, from global manufacturing and food production to aerospace and defense, recognize the advantage of the Quad Cities region. Many Fortune 500 companies represent a diverse mix of industries and serve as key drivers of the regional economy. These organizations, along with a highly skilled workforce, continue to invest and grow here, drawn by the region’s strategic location, strong infrastructure, and collaborative business environment.

Business
Employees
Industry
Business: John Deere Global Headquarters
Employees: 7,500
Industry: Agricultural, Construction & Forestry Manufacturing
Business: Rock Island Arsenal
Employees: 6,300
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Business: UnityPoint Health - Trinity
Employees: 6,100
Industry: Healthcare
Business: MercyOne Genesis
Employees: 4,700
Industry: Healthcare
Business: Hy-Vee
Employees: 4,200
Industry: Retail Grocery
Business: Walmart
Employees: 3,600
Industry: Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
Business: HNI Corp./The Hon Company/Allsteel Global Headquarters
Employees: 3,200
Industry: Office Furniture Manufacturing
Business: Arconic
Employees: 2,550
Industry: Aerospace and Defense Aluminum Manufacturing
Business: Amazon
Employees: 2,400
Industry: Warehouse & Logistics
Business: Tyson Fresh Meats
Employees: 2,400
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Business: Tri-City Electric Co.
Employees: 1,200
Industry: Electrical Contractor
Business: Kent Corporation Global Headquarters
Employees: 1,000
Industry: Animal Feed & Food Manufacturing
Business: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Employees: 1,000
Industry: Pet Food Manufacturing
Business: XPAC
Employees: 1,000
Industry: Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Business: Isle Casino Hotel
Employees: 923
Industry: Casino, Hotel, Entertainment
Business: Constellation - Quad Cities Generating Station
Employees: 800
Industry: Utility/Energy Delivery
Business: Eaton: Cobham Mission Systems
Employees: 800
Industry: Defense and Aerospace Manufacturing
Business: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
Employees: 750
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Business: West Liberty Foods
Employees: 750
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Employees: 720
Industry: Utility/Energy Delivery
Business: Kraft Heinz
Employees: 700
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Business: Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Employees: 675
Industry: Community College
Business: Augustana College
Employees: 650
Industry: Private Liberal Arts & Sciences College
Business: Sterilite
Employees: 650
Industry: Plastic Housewares Manufacturing
Business: United Parcel Service
Employees: 640
Industry: International & Domestic Package Delivery
Business: Sears Seating
Employees: 610
Industry: Vehicle Seat Manufacturing
Business: KONE
Employees: 600
Industry: Elevator & Escalator Manufacturing
Business: The Sedona Group
Employees: 600
Industry: Staffing, Technology Tools & Government Services
Business: Custom-Pak Inc.
Employees: 550
Industry: Blow Molded Plastic Products Manufacturing
Business: St. Ambrose University
Employees: 550
Industry: Private University
Business: Rhythm City Casino Resort
Employees: 525
Industry: Casino, Hotel, Entertainment
Business: SAAB
Employees: 510
Industry: Steel Manufacturing
Business: Bally's Quad Cities
Employees: 500
Industry: Casino, Hotel, Entertainment
Business: Modern Woodmen of America
Employees: 500
Industry: Insurance & Financial Services
Business: Per Mar Security
Employees: 460
Industry: Security Systems & Investigation
Business: 3M
Employees: 450
Industry: Specialty Chemical Adhesive Manufacturing
Business: The Raymond Corporation
Employees: 450
Industry: Electric Lift Trucks Manufacturing
Business: Von Maur
Employees: 430
Industry: Retail Headquarters & E-Commerce Facility
Business: Black Hawk College
Employees: 425
Industry: Community College
Business: Palmer College of Chiropractic
Employees: 425
Industry: Chiropractic College
Business: Performance Food Service
Employees: 420
Industry: Food Distributor
Business: Lee Enterprises
Employees: 416
Industry: Media Company
Business: Group O
Employees: 410
Industry: Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Business: FedEx Ground
Employees: 400
Industry: 3PL Express Carrier
Business: LyondellBasell
Employees: 400
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Business: Musco Lighting
Employees: 400
Industry: Sports & Transportation / Infrastructure Lighting Manufacturing
Business: Bayer US - Crop Science
Employees: 380
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Business: AT&T
Employees: 375
Industry: Inbound Customer Call Center
Business: Guardian Industries
Employees: 350
Industry: Float Glass Manufacturing
Business: ImpactLife
Employees: 320
Industry: Blood Products & Services Provider
Business: Great Dane Trailers
Employees: 309
Industry: Truck Trailer Manufacturing
Business: Dohrn Transfer Company
Employees: 300
Industry: Logistics & Transportation
Business: Clysar
Employees: 300
Industry: Shrink Film Manufacturing
Business: Whitey's Ice Cream
Employees: 300
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Bill Polley
Bill Polley
Senior Director, Business Intelligence
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