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Aligning industry & education to build tomorrow’s workforce
Local industry is facing a challenge that’s too familiar – finding skilled, dependable workers who can step into critical roles and contribute from Day One. That challenge has echoed across boardrooms, job sites, and HR departments for years. Now it’s…
Shelter in Place a solution for all communities concerned about homeless
Each year the Quad Cities has a Low-Barrier Winter Overflow Shelter from December to April…
2025 turning into ‘dream year’ for Clinton projects
When Clinton, Iowa, business leaders developed the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air over two decades…
Lessons in succession planning – from the sauna
Regular sauna use – 15-20 minutes, two to four times a week — provides numerous…
Getting back to business: three things that never change
As the business world shifts and adapts in response to cultural conversations, economic demands, and…
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…
How financial institutions can support women entrepreneurs
According to a recent survey by Bank of America, 63% of women business owners feel…
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…
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
The second Trump administration has brought significant legal changes for employers, including eliminating certain affirmative…
More tax changes in 2025
The start of 2025 ushered in several significant tax law changes in Iowa and Illinois.…
Union roofers unite on NorthPark repair project
On April 4, 2023, a massive hailstorm pounded the NorthPark Mall in Davenport. The insurance…
Let IowaWORKS help with your workforce success
Did you know IowaWORKS has a local Business Services Team that includes partners and professionals…
The business of engaging with refugees in the QC
Early in the morning, refugees from around the world go to work at the Amazon…
ONSHORE Act can help Quad Cities region
The Quad Cities, like much of the rest of the country, is at a point…
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…
Registered Apprenticeships boosting Iowa’s future workforce
Today’s ever-changing workforce can often create challenges for businesses, and require innovative solutions to meet…