Emerging Black Professionals of the Quad Cities Presents “A Touch of

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 26, 2024) — “A Touch of Class,” held by The Emerging Black Professionals of the Quad Cities on Thursday, May 2, 6-8PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 969 Middle Road, Bettendorf, Iowa, will feature a non-profit fair to enable attendees to learn about opportunities for volunteerism and board service. Reverend Dwight Ford will provide the keynote address. A portion of the proceeds will go to support ongoing support at TMBC at the Lincoln center. Business Casual attire is required. “There are many professionals [African American] in the Quad Cities who are excelling at their company or place of business and are looking to surround themselves with likeminded individuals. This is our first attempt to bring them together.” There are also many professionals who have been planted here because of work. “Since you have been planted here you might as well grow!” We wanted our participants to grow in the on their jobs, business and the community. We also want to partner with local businesses as much as possible to help ensure when new arrivals come into our area that they are warmly welcomed and integrated. The Emerging Black professionals will partner with other organizations to begin offering...