Peter Tokar
Chief Executive Officer @Quad Cities Chamber Of Commerce
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Quad Cities Chamber Of Commerce
Davenport, IA, US
The Quad Cities “Chamber” is a collaborative of 7 different Community and Economic Development organizations servicing our 6 County bi-state region. These organizations include -Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce-Grow Quad Cities (regional economic development organization)-Downtown Davenport Partnership-Downtown Bettendorf Organization-Rock Island Downtown Alliance-Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance-Quad Cities Chamber Foundation (Illinois and Iowa) As CEO, I lead the strategic economic and community development strategies to maintain and expand our $33B regional GDP, grow our industry base, workforce pipeline, and quality of life to attract new investment, industry and people.
EDUCATION
Liberty University
BS Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing & Public Relations
Georgia Center for Non-Profits
Certification- Non-Profit Program Management, NPO
Nova Southeastern University
MBA, Business Administration
Harvard Kennedy School
Economic Development Professional Certificate, Economic Development
SKILLS
ABOUT PETER TOKAR
With over 20 years of blended experience in economic development, technology, marketing, and communications, I am a passionate and visionary leader who strives to create an ecosystem that supports innovation, smart development, and quality of life. As the CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, I manage the operations, strategic planning, and stakeholder relations of the organization, which serves as the economic development entity for the bi-state IA/IL region located on the Mississippi River.I have a proven track record of attracting and retaining businesses, leveraging tax incentives, and collaborating with cross-sector partners to enhance the business economy and community of the cities I serve. I have also published articles, authored a children\'s book, and spoken at various conferences on topics related to economic development, marketing, and technology. I am always looking for opportunities to challenge and develop my skills and abilities, and to share my expertise and insights with others.Specialties: Organizational Management, Economic Development, Technology & Innovation, Development Authorities, International Business, Tax Incentives, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Communications, Business Development and Assistance, Television Production, Management, Teaching, Web Design, Graphic Design, Leadership
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