Jennifer DeWitt's stories
Vet TalkX examines hiring barriers facing veterans, urges employers to recruit them
That perfect job candidate might already exist in your hiring pool, but perhaps you don’t recognize their qualifications because of a disconnect between the skills they honed in the military and how those can transfer to your workplace. It’s a…
Revv Aviation to expand operations to QCIA
Revv Aviation is spreading its wings across the region by extending its aircraft maintenance services…
Benjamin Leischner gets early 5-year QCIA contract extension
After four and a half years at the helm of the Quad Cities International Airport,…
Deere earnings rise as sales increase 37% in 4Q
Moline-based Deere & Co. announced sales rose 37% in the fourth quarter as the equipment…
Visit QC reports tourism rebound; need for telling the region’s story
Tourism chief Dave Herrell was not afraid to say it – the Quad Cities needs…
Russell honored with Best Culture award from Kudos
Russell, the Davenport-based construction and development company, has been chosen as an honoree in the…
QC Chamber grant boosts manufacturers, defense contractors
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce will share in a new $5 million U.S. Department…
Lead(h)er mentor, mentee win Girl on Fire Awards
As it celebrated its own sixth anniversary, the Lead(h)er mentorship program honored two of its…
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…