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John Deere hiring, calling back workers in Dubuque, Davenport
John Deere announced plans today to bolster its manufacturing workforces in Dubuque and Davenport to meet the increased demand in its construction and forestry markets. In the June 11 news release, June 11, the Moline-based agricultural giant said it plans…
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…
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,…