ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Area businesses are spreading a little holiday cheer with one another and getting a chance to network.
It was part of an annual 'holiday fiesta' Friday at The Urban Reserve near Schwiebert Park in downtown Rock Island.
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brought together several organizations for the event, which is in its fifth year.
The opportunity gave companies time to network, get to know each other and hand out business cards.
"It's more important than ever right now to be out there making those really important connections and building those relationships with customers," executive director Janessa Calderon said. "That's why we usually try to provide opportunities and networking events like this so our small business owners can come out here and make those personalized contacts."
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said it's the only Hispanic chamber between Chicago and the Des Monies area.
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