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Understanding sales tax exemptions for manufacturers
Sales tax exemptions are powerful tools that help manufacturers reduce costs, reinvest in operations, create jobs and boost productivity. In a competitive industry, understanding which exemptions apply and how to use them is essential. Raw Materials and Component Parts Many…
We crave authenticity, but what is it?
A new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business finds that consumers…
Protect rights of world’s most productive workers
Labor Day is a day to honor the working men and women of America —…
Work Based Learning – A rewarding workforce option for your company
Did you know that your organization could benefit from Work Based Learning? IowaWORKS can help…
College myth No. 1: ‘It’s the school, stupid’
Both college-bound students and their parents are guilty of believing: future career success and life…
Back to school: Children’s privacy
It’s back-to-school season and as you’re getting your kids ready for the new school year,…
Quad Cities International Airport: Past, present, future
Editor’s note: The following was written by Quad Cities International Airport governing board commissioner Jodi…
Northwest Bank president has some advice for the Fed
Editor’s note: This column first appeared in the July 11 printed edition of the QCBJ. …
Strikes? Unions? What’s up with U.S. workers?
“Big” Bill Haywood, an early 20th century union radical, once declared, “If the workers are…
Mike Vondran: Making a first impression is crucial — on the web
You never get a second chance to make a first impression — even online. That’s…
Here’s how the Rock Island Arsenal is supporting Ukraine’s fight
We all know the Rock Island Arsenal for its role in manufacturing munitions. But this…
Speak Out Against Suicide’s mission: Suicide prevention, education, awareness in region
In 2011, a middle school girl was devastated by a classmate’s suicide. That summer, she…
Community Veterans Engagement Board works to ensure no vet falls through the cracks
As we celebrate the six-year anniversary of the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB)…
New QCA group, SEAL Family Legacy, supports Gold Star families
A few short months since its inception, the QCA-based SEAL Family Legacy already is drawing…
Three must-knows for summer travel
Summer is shaping up to be a busy travel season — from planes and hotels,…
IowaWORKS: Meeting your hiring needs
In today’s competitive job market, employers need effective and efficient resources to find skilled employees. …