Guest column
Labor/management groups stand united against Iowa SF 603
The Iowa Senate’s passage of Senate File (SF) 603 threatens the construction industry, undermining local control and the labor-management partnerships that have long strengthened...
How financial institutions can support women entrepreneurs
According to a recent survey by Bank of America, 63% of women business owners feel they need to work harder to achieve the same...
Corridor casino bid amplifies need to invest in QC tourism
I was recently invited by my counterpart in Irving, Texas, to discuss gaming and destination development as Texas considers legalizing gambling and redeveloping the...
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
The second Trump administration has brought significant legal changes for employers, including eliminating certain affirmative action obligations for federal contractors. On Jan. 21, President...
More tax changes in 2025
The start of 2025 ushered in several significant tax law changes in Iowa and Illinois. Here are some of the highlights that you should...
Union roofers unite on NorthPark repair project
On April 4, 2023, a massive hailstorm pounded the NorthPark Mall in Davenport. The insurance adjusters deemed the existing roof a total loss. The...
Let IowaWORKS help with your workforce success
Did you know IowaWORKS has a local Business Services Team that includes partners and professionals who can support your business recruitment needs?
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The business of engaging with refugees in the QC
Early in the morning, refugees from around the world go to work at the Amazon plant on the north side of Davenport. From Syria,...
ONSHORE Act can help Quad Cities region
The Quad Cities, like much of the rest of the country, is at a point where supply of available “development ready” industrial land and...
From the Mississippi to the mountains: Culture matters and it always will
The jagged peaks of Montana rise spectacularly around us, a stunning backdrop for this new chapter of our lives. Yet even surrounded by such...