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About... Davenport, Iowa is
the largest city and the county seat of Scott County. The city
is located along the Mississippi River and was part of the
Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It is the best of both worlds being
less than 200 miles from Des Moines and Chicago. It prides
itself on having a great education system, a wonderful
transportation system, and affordable housing.
The city
is thriving and remains almost untouched by the hard
economic times of the post-2008 recession. The major industry in
Davenport Iowa is manufacturing -- hiring well over seven
thousand people. John Deere employs nearly a thousand
individuals at their plant located on the north end.
Beyond
manufacturing, there is a growing health care
industry; leading the charge, Genesis Health Systems has
both an east and west campus serving the needs of the
individuals within the city. In addition, the Davenport
Community School District hires nearly three thousand people.
There are also endless retail opportunities including jobs at
Hy- Vee a local growing grocery store chain.
Whether you are a
factory worker, nurse, cashier, or educator there are numerous
job opportunities. Davenport has managed to thrive with a very
low unemployment rates and endless opportunities for people who
desire to work.
Additional
information on the local economy and key employers...
Wikipedia: Davenport Economy.
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