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Black Business Expo: ‘People are excited we are here’
Some vendors were selling cakes, cookies and brownies. Others were selling candles in the shape of cakes, cookies and cinnamon rolls. And other vendors were pleased that the 11th annual Black Business Expo – presented by the QC Empowerment Network…
Davenport’s new, state-of-the-art fire station moves forward
Amy Priest is looking forward to a new, $10 million fire station that will be…
Immigrant Summit: It’s about learning, growing, making connections
For some people, a business summit in Moline was all about “making your dreams come…
Rappellers face ‘crazy fear,’ raise money to help QC kids
Dan Kuenzi says he has a “crazy fear” of heights. But on Friday, Aug, 26,…
Bettendorf water park, ice rink plans questioned, praised
Bettendorf’s plans for a new swimming pool complex, an ice rink and a transformed Life…
Hilltop gets ‘rave reviews’ during business tour
The Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) in Davenport received some “rave reviews” during a visit last…
New rehab hospital in Moline is ready for patients
A new $33 million, 40-bed rehabilitation hospital will soon be open for business and patients.…
New pool, ice rink and rec center in Bettendorf’s big plans
There are big plans in the works in Bettendorf. They include a new public swimming…
Success Fair: ‘Perfect place’ to find jobs in QC
They came looking for second jobs to help pay their bills. They were looking for…
Mock interviews help formerly incarcerated people find jobs
Several company representatives and job hunters gathered in a room for interviews near downtown Davenport…
Oh So Sweet By Tiphanie moving to ‘sexy building’
Tiphanie Cannon recently gave this advice to people considering getting into the restaurant business: “You…
Futurist examines changing populations, changing planet
Kenneth Gronbach claims that predicting the future is not a mystery. The trends of tomorrow…
Quad Cities Chamber names Wilson as CEO, recaps past year’s wins
After being announced as the Quad Cities Chamber’s new chief executive officer, LaDrina Wilson told…
New Augustana College president gets ready for big year
These are busy, hectic days for Andrea Talentino, the new president of Augustana College. Since…
Brewery moving into old churches: ‘Match made in Heaven’
CLINTON, Iowa – A brewery/restaurant operation in Illinois is expanding to Clinton, where it will…
Terrific Pizza gets off to ‘busy, busy’ start
“You’re about to have the best pizza you’ve ever had.” Doug Westerfield said that with…