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Deere & Co. earnings report John Deere laid off

Sales downturn leads to more John Deere layoffs 

On the heels of layoffs that hit its Quad Cities factories last month, John Deere confirmed today, Sept. 18, that 141 manufacturing employees at two of its other Iowa plants – Waterloo Operations and Des Moines Works – will be…

Untamed Equity focuses on TIF lending

A new startup company launched by Emily Blaylock – and spun out of Northwest Bank…

Postal credit union merges into Gas & Electric Credit Union 

Members of the Quad Cities Postal Credit Union (QCPCU) have given their stamp of approval…

QCBJ seeks Forty Under 40 nominees for new event 

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is preparing to launch its first-ever Forty Under 40 recognition…

Celebrating the Best of the Region 

Welcome to the QCBJ’s inaugural Best of the Region that showcases and honors a multitude…

Revv Aviation lands FBO role in Huron, South Dakota

The Huron Regional Airport, in Huron, South Dakota, is the latest fixed-base operation (FBO) to…

Brand one of John Deere Classic’s top stars

SILVIS – Pro golfer J.T. Poston took home the 2022 John Deere Classic Champion title,…

Board chair to lead Quad Cities Chamber in interim

Quad Cities Chamber Board Chair Ladrina Wilson also is serving as interim CEO of the…

LaDrina Wilson GLOW Conference

Pat Eikenberry: Awash in JDC details, soaking up memories

In the pre-tournament calm before the John Deere Classic (JDC) spectators poured in and the…

John Deere UAW rep takes the tee at John Deere Classic

SILVIS – Joel Oltman had his second shot at being “inside the ropes” of a…

City’s mayor chosen to lead Greater Muscatine Chamber 

The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GMCCI) did not have to look too…

Opportunity Knocks Monday for Quad Cities job-seekers

IowaWORKS is adding a tasty twist to its Opportunity Knocks Monday job fairs by inviting…

First Tee scores new classroom at Highland Springs 

Rock Island’s Highland Springs Golf Course is teeing up plans for a new clubhouse that…

QC Rehabilitation Institute begins hiring new workforce 

As crews continue advancing the construction of a new Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute in Moline,…

$10M Quad Cities International Airport project aims to improve airfield safety 

The Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) is right on target for removing its worrisome and…

New HQ captures Vibrant Credit Union’s culture

A full-sized basketball court; a Pantry Market to grab a bite to eat; a digital…