The new Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO . . .

[torbee]

Is a Liberty University graduate and an author of children's books.

This pretty much guarantees he's a groomer, right?

WTF Quads?!

QC Chamber announces new president

Peter Tokar III will be the next president and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, beginning mid-January 2024, the organization announced on

quadcitiesbusiness.com

 

[ICWestfan]

He seems pretty qualified. Who were you looking for?

 

[TJ8869]

I was kinda hoping it was the former Moline mayor. Whatever became of her? Is she still hot?

 

[Greenway4Prez]

I was kinda hoping it was the former Moline mayor. Whatever became of her? Is she still hot?

Dude.

Come on.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Peter Taker does sound a little gay...

 

[JWolf74]

Dude.

Come on.

It's like no one respects the rules anymore.

 

[Tenacious E]

Is a Liberty University graduate and an author of children's books.

This pretty much guarantees he's a groomer, right?

WTF Quads?!

QC Chamber announces new president

Peter Tokar III will be the next president and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, beginning mid-January 2024, the organization announced on

quadcitiesbusiness.com

I don't know about that, but I drove over the I-74 bridge to and from Indy over the weekend, and I was impressed. It is pleasing to the eye and much better than the POS it replaced.

 

[Tenacious E]

I was kinda hoping it was the former Moline mayor. Whatever became of her? Is she still hot?

 

[Tenacious E]

It's like no one respects the rules anymore.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

I really hope @TJ8869 (that non rule-following scoundrel) was talking about the one on the right.

 

[TJ8869]

Dude.

Come on.

It's like no one respects the rules anymore.

Relax, I couldn’t remember her name and had to look it up before I could post pics. It’s Stephanie Acri, btw.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Is a Liberty University graduate and an author of children's books.

This pretty much guarantees he's a groomer, right?

WTF Quads?!

QC Chamber announces new president

Peter Tokar III will be the next president and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, beginning mid-January 2024, the organization announced on

quadcitiesbusiness.com

Calling this guy a groomer can’t be good for your own career? Are you drunk again??

 

[Hawki97]

I’m sure he’ll be on @NoleATL ’s list before 2024 is done.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Relax, I couldn’t remember her name and had to look it up before I could post pics. It’s Stephanie Acri, btw.

1. Thank you

2. Let this be a lesson to all of HORTGORTIA!! Thou shall not reference an attractive female without having a picture at the ready to share!

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Is she the daughter or maybe even granddaughter of the Chuck Acri " Creature Feature " show...

 

[JWolf74]

Relax, I couldn’t remember her name and had to look it up before I could post pics. It’s Stephanie Acri, btw.

Andtotallyredeemyourself.gif

Thank you for correcting your grave error.

 

[torbee]

He seems pretty qualified. Who were you looking for?

I'd prefer someone smarter than one who went to a mostly online diploma mill founded by Jerry Falwell making important economic development decisions.

Call me crazy.

 

[JWolf74]

I'd prefer someone smarter than one who went to a mostly online diploma mill founded by Jerry Falwell making important economic development decisions.

Call me crazy.

Oh c'mon.... They have an undefeated football team from the perennial powerhouse Conference USA.

 

[TJ8869]

I'd prefer someone smarter than one who went to a mostly online diploma mill founded by Jerry Falwell making important economic development decisions.

Call me crazy.

His predecessor graduated from Iowa State and the Quad Cities hasn’t imploded.

 

[torbee]

His predecessor graduated from Iowa State and the Quad Cities hasn’t imploded.

Iowa State is a much better university, AINEC.

 

[JustSayOV]

Peter Tokar = Pole Smoker?

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Iowa State is a much better "university", AINEC.

fify

 

[JRHawk2003]

I'd prefer someone smarter than one who went to a mostly online diploma mill founded by Jerry Falwell making important economic development decisions.

Call me crazy.

Chamber directors don't make important ED decisions. At best they are on a committee.

 

[bdg8]

The one on the left has bigger tits

 

[torbee]

Chamber directors don't make important ED decisions. At best they are on a committee.

Incorrect

 

[QChawks]

is this a hot QC babes thread?

 

[JRHawk2003]

Incorrect

really? Why dont you fill me in on what policy they direct?

 

[torbee]

really? Why dont you fill me in on what policy they direct?

I can speak about the QC Chamber from my time as Davenport's Business Development Manager.

When a company is interested in scouting future development or industrial sites, it is often the Chamber CEO who accompanies the site selectors on tours of shovel-ready parcels, along with their staff lets them know what economic development incentives are available and then coordinates with whichever municipalities' ec-dev team will be taking the ball forward if their is mutual interest.

At least in a metro area the size of the QC, the CEO job is actually very hands-on.

 

[JRHawk2003]

I can speak about the QC Chamber from my time as Davenport's Business Development Manager.

When a company is interested in scouting future development or industrial sites, it is often the Chamber CEO who accompanies the site selectors on tours of shovel-ready parcels, along with their staff lets them know what economic development incentives are available and then coordinates with whichever municipalities' ec-dev team will be taking the ball forward if their is mutual interest.

At least in a metro area the size of the QC, the CEO job is actually very hands-on.

Right, but the incentives were already set up by the City. They established the guidelines and policy via the City Council. The Chamber guy just meets a prospect and sells. He isnt a policy maker.

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

Oh c'mon.... They have an undefeated football team from the perennial powerhouse Conference USA.

FWIW, jerry once commented that he wanted to make it the Baptist Notre Dame.

 

[torbee]

Right, but the incentives were already set up by the City. They established the guidelines and policy via the City Council. The Chamber guy just meets a prospect and sells. He isnt a policy maker.

LOL

You are out of your league in this conversation JR.

You said Chamber CEO's "don't make important ED decisions" and that is patently, absolutely false.

 

[JRHawk2003]

LOL

You are out of your league in this conversation JR.

You said Chamber CEO's "don't make important ED decisions" and that is patently, absolutely false.

What decision do they make that is important?

How is showing parcels to a prospect an important decision?

They are car salesmen. Quit overrating them. There is a reason these people bounce every few years.

 

[torbee]

What decision do they make that is important?

How is showing parcels to a prospect an important decision?

They are car salesmen. Quit overrating them. There is a reason these people bounce every few years.

You should really quit while you're behind.

 

[JRHawk2003]

You should really quit while you're behind.

Lol...ok....I know what I know....

 

[torbee]

Lol...ok....I know what I know....

That is a very, very low bar.

 

[JRHawk2003]

That is a very, very low bar.

Ohhh you might be surprised....

 

[torbee]

Ohhh you might be surprised....

I like surprises.

 

[ICWestfan]

I'd prefer someone smarter than one who went to a mostly online diploma mill founded by Jerry Falwell making important economic development decisions.

Call me crazy.

I'd say you're crazy.....
Most recently, Mr. Tokar was president and CEO of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation in Texas. Previously his positions included:

• Economic development director, City of Alpharetta, Georgia.
• Founder and president, Tech Alpharetta.
• Economic development director, Town of Davie, Florida.
• Director of business development, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Florida.
• Director of business development, City of Miramar, Florida.

Mr. Tokar holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing and communications from Liberty University, and an MBA with a specialization in entrepreneurship from Nova Southeastern University. He has earned a Master Economic Development Practitioner designation.

He has received numerous national awards, including the Top 50 Economic Developers from Consultants Connect, 40 under 40 from Development Counselors International and New Economic Developer of the Year from the International Economic Development Council. Tokar has also been recognized in the communities where he worked, including Technology Association of Georgia’s One in a Millennial Award, Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce’s Prosperity Award and North Atlanta Business Post’s 40 under 40 award, among others.

 

[globalhawk]

His predecessor graduated from Iowa State and the Quad Cities hasn’t imploded.

It has since I was a kid.

 

[JRHawk2003]