Workforce
The Quad Cities region has a labor shed workforce that is 581,296 strong. Half of workforce-age residents (15-64) in the Quad Cities region are Gen Z and Millennials.
| Company | # of Employees | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | 6,400 | Agricultural, Construction and Forestry Manufacturing |
| Rock Island Arsenal | 6,300 | Defense Manufacturing |
| UnityPoint Health-Trinity | 6,100 | Healthcare |
| Genesis Health System | 4,700 | Healthcare |
| Hy-Vee | 4,200 | Retail Grocery |
| HNI Corporation | 3,800 | Office Furniture Manufacturing |
| Walmart | 3,600 | Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters |
| Arconic | 2,400 | Aerospace and Defense Aluminum Mfg |
| Tyson Fresh Meats | 2,400 | Food Manufacturing |
| Kraft Heinz | 1,200 | Food Manufacturing |
| Tri-City Electric Co. | 1,200 | Electrical Contractor |
| Amazon coming in 2023 | *1,000 | Warehouse & Logistics |