Jennifer DeWitt's stories

Financial world looks to youth to save it from silver tsunami

The financial services industry is at a crossroads and at the center of it is a revolving door.  Entering from one side is the young talent of Generation Z and Alpha. They’re just entering their careers and eager to make…

Bettendorf plans to deliver Zip Code Celebration

It’s not like Bettendorf hasn’t had plenty to celebrate in recent months – with the…

Striving to be your No. 1 business news source in the QC region

Welcome to the second issue of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.  As I write…

Quad Cities airport bets on new charter flights with Caesars 

There are winners all around as the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) and the Isle…

Chow takes helm of Rock Island’s Community Home Partners

John Chow’s career has taken him full-circle back to providing affordable housing solutions, and his…

Quad Cities entrepreneurs make “investor” pitches

Four minority women entrepreneurs will make their “investor” pitches this morning to Quad Cities judges…

DavenportU Citizens Academy seeks participants for spring cohort

DavenportU, the City of Davenport’s citizens academy, returns in-person this spring for the first time…

Russell builds with a new generation at the helm

A chunk of concrete with three small hand impressions has followed Jim Russell along with…

John Deere Pavilion enters 25th year with major makeover 

Much like countless people who remodeled after spending too much pandemic time inside their homes,…

Russell expands to Kansas City region with acquisition 

Russell Construction & Development is expanding its footprint to the Kansas City region with its…

Schebler Company shifts ownership to employees

After a 126-year history in the Quad Cities, The Schebler Company has new owners –…

Von Maur: a family department store tradition for the ages 

For 150 years, Von Maur department stores have set the gold standard for retailers. Through…

YWCA to celebrate its Champions of Change 

The YWCA Quad Cities and the YES SHE CAN Series will reveal the first winners…

YWCA announces Champions of Change finalists

The YWCA Quad Cities and the YES SHE CAN Series have announced the finalists for…

Oelerich, Reiling & Miller merge with Centennial Tax & Accounting 

The Davenport-based accounting firms of Oelerich, Reiling & Miller (ORM) and Centennial Tax & Accounting…

Junior League promotes local businesses with Women of QCopoly game

For the Junior League of the Quad Cities, it’s “game on” in efforts to promote…