Arsenal gives update to business leaders

By The Quad-City Times | Thursday, July 31, 2008

Rock Island Arsenal leaders will give the Quad-City business community an update on new jobs and workforce challenges Tuesday at DavenportOne’s Toast & Topics program. Registration and breakfast are at 7:15 a.m. with the program from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Radisson Quad-City Plaza, Davenport.

Speakers include Col. Craig Cotter, Col. Robert Sinkler, Deputy Commander Jyuji Hewitt and garrison manager Joel Himsl. Jim Russell, president of Russell Construction Co., Davenport, will facilitate the discussion. U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, also will join the discussion.

Cost is $15 for Davenport-One members; and $20 for non-members. For reservations, call (563) 823-3693 or visit DavenportOne.com and click on Calendar of Events. Advance reservations are required.