Jessica VanDyke of Visit Quad Cities Honored as QCBJ Forty Under 40 Award Recipient

July 21, 2026

Quad Cities, IL/IA (July 21, 2026) - Visit Quad Cities is proud to share that Jessica VanDyke, Business Growth & Sports Manager, Visit Quad Cities, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Quad Cities Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award among others who have made a great impact in the region. This annual recognition honors 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who have made an impact with their organization and the Quad Cities through professional achievement, leadership, and civic involvement. 

“Jessica's passion for our destination, commitment to serving our partners, and ability to build meaningful relationships help elevate the Quad Cities' reputation as a place where sports, community, and opportunity come together,” said Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Director, Sports QC. “She leads with a genuine desire to create opportunities that benefit our entire region. We are incredibly proud to see her recognized with this well-deserved honor.”

Since joining Visit Quad Cities, Jessica has played a huge role in advancing the region's sports tourism efforts, fostering relationships with event organizers and community partners, and helping attract sporting events that generate significant economic impact for the region. Her passion for collaboration and dedication to growing the visitor economy have made her a valued member of the Visit Quad Cities team.

“It's an honor to be recognized by the Quad Cities Business Journal alongside so many inspiring leaders in our community. I've been fortunate to work alongside an incredible team at Visit Quad Cities and amazing community partners who make this work so rewarding,” said Jessica VanDyke, Business Growth & Sports Manager, Visit Quad Cities. “Sports have a unique way of bringing people together, and it's exciting to help create experiences that introduce visitors to everything our region has to offer.”

Recipients of the Quad Cities Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Award are selected based on their professional accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to making a positive difference throughout the region. VanDyke will be recognized alongside the 2026 class of honorees during the Forty Under 40 Awards celebration on September 17, 2026, at the QC Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. 

Learn more about Forty Under 40 on quadcitiesbusiness.com/event/forty-under-40.

Main Media Contact
Kayla Morath
PR, Communications, and Content Coordinator
Visit Quad Cities
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About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine that drives economic opportunity through tourism, builds our authentic brand, shares and sells the Quad Cities story, and enhances Quad Citizens’ quality of life and place. Accredited through Destinations International's Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), Visit Quad Cities is recognized globally for operating at the highest level of industry standard.