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HNI to acquire Steelcase in $2.2B deal to unlock opportunities
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation has agreed to buy Steelcase Inc., and merge the two companies “to capture industry tailwinds and unlock new opportunities” expected as its customers’ workforces return to the office. HNI announced Monday, Aug. 4, it will…
SNL’s Meadows headlines Gilda’s Club fundraiser April 2
Live from the Quad Cities, Gilda’s Club is hosting It’s Saturday Nite!, a fundraiser featuring…
SBA defers disaster loan repayment for small businesses
There is good news for businesses across the Quad Cities region and the nation that…
Strike ends at Eaton Mission Systems
The strike at Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems in Davenport ended Tuesday, March 22, after union…
LeClaire to star on ‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’
The City of LeClaire along with its tourism venues and retail businesses will take the…
Downing leads team devoted to sharing John Deere’s story
In her latest leadership role at Deere & Co., Mara Downing shepherds the messaging and…
Brainard reaches top rung in Rock Island’s CED department
When considering his future career path, a young Miles Brainard was introduced to the idea…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. expanding to second location
The popular Mississippi River Distilling Co. (MRDC) is expanding downriver to join a rebounding business…
Gathering of the Green plows back into Quad Cities
It’s been a long haul but the Gathering of the Green Conference and its strong…
QCBJ kicks off event series in April
Come hear nine Quad Cities top leaders share their best 10 ideas as the Quad…
Quad Cities companies awarded Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 grants
Six Iowa Quad Cities manufacturers will be investing in new manufacturing and technology tools to…
YWCA announces Race Against Racism and Ambassadors of Change awards
Runners, walkers and other Quad Citians who want to join a movement to combat racism…
HNI posts 4Q, fiscal year 2021 earnings
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Workplace furnishings maker HNI Corp. announced sales of $2.184 billion and net…
Deere expands IT operations with Innovation Hub in Austin
Deere & Co. is plowing ahead with a strategy to grow and diversify its technology…
United Way initiative to boost youth literacy across Quad Cities
A child’s ability – or inability – to read by third grade is a roadmap…
$5M Rebuild Illinois grant to fund MetroLINK’s charging systems
The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) will invest in new vehicle charging…