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Nonprofit viability is business and community viability
A weak nonprofit sector produces a weaker regional economy, as the sector functions as economic infrastructure, not charity on the margins. Local data confirm nonprofits directly support jobs, household income, consumer spending, and workforce stability. Businesses require all these…
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…
Women Veterans of the QC launched
One of the best ways to honor and thank veterans on Veterans Day is to…
FTC Consumer Alert: After a disaster, make your donations count
Many communities are experiencing devastating losses from recent hurricanes, and no one knows how long…
Cancer Support Community continues and expands reach of Gilda’s Club QC
This November marks 26 years Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club…
Coaching versus mentoring
Many people use the terms coach and mentor interchangeably, but there are important distinctions. Both…
The next phase for our Center for Nonprofit Excellence
When we launched the new Quad Cities Community Foundation Center for Nonprofit Excellence last summer,…
