Jennifer DeWitt's stories
Bank of America raises its minimum wage to $25 per hour
Making good on a pledge for 2025, Bank of America (BofA) announced last week that it raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. The increase, which goes into effect in early October, applies to all full-time and…
Northwest Bank & Trust to raise growth capital with new investors
Northwest Bank & Trust Co., headquartered in Davenport, has announced plans to raise additional capital…
YWCA to help older, homeless youth with housing
A nearly quarter-million-dollar grant will allow the YWCA Quad Cities to expand its reach and…
Construction advances on new Rock Island federal building
After months and months of building design and underground infrastructure work, the new Rock Island…
Gilda’s Club reopens its iconic Red Door in Davenport
Her medical team and treatments aside, Diane Budding credits the fact that she has survived…
River Action to host 16th Upper Mississippi River Conference
Climate change and other pressing environmental issues will take center stage as River Action presents…
Modern Woodmen shines with new signage, logo
Modern Woodmen of America (MWA) has hit a home run with new signage – sporting…
Blaze Restoration fundraiser aids St. Florian Burn Foundation
St. Florian Burn Foundation’s work with burn survivors has received a financial boost thanks to…
QCBJ recognizes its first Forty Under 40 honorees
A group of 40 young professionals who represent area businesses, nonprofits, governments and other organizations…
Tappas ready to retire, sell west-end institution
After a 40-year run of operating their namesake restaurant/bar, Cliff and Jan Tappa are hanging…
$1.6M grant helps YWCA expand Empowerment Center in Iowa QC
Fueled by a new State of Iowa grant, the YWCA Quad Cities is preparing to…
QCBJ hosts 2022 Commercial Real Estate Symposium
Join the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal to learn about the current real estate landscape…
ALM Positioners announces management buyout
Rock Island-based ALM Positioners has announced the completion of a management buyout that includes a…
New QC Public Art Trail, QC Great Glass Hunt offer a trail of discovery
Joel Ryser was enjoying a CBS News Sunday Morning program when a story about a…
Von Maur to open in Pennsylvania as part of national expansion
As it celebrates its 150th year in the retail business, Von Maur Department Store is…
Explore aviation careers at Girls in Aviation Day
The Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA), along with John Deere and Elliott Aviation, are aiming…