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Sorensen to share QC stories about cost of slashing health care
Congressman Eric Sorensen is pledging today to bring back to Washington the concerns shared this week by Quad Cities health care providers over what the Moline Democrat called the “deadly consequences” of federal Medicare and Medicaid cuts. The Monday, June…
Rock Island celebrates year of progress, partnerships
Not only was 2022 a “successful year” of investing in progress and building strong partnerships,…
Tony McCombie Q&A: House leader pledges to grow base
When the 103rd Illinois General Assembly is seated on Wednesday, Jan. 11, its new GOP…
QCBJ Newsmakers: I-74 redevelopment rare opportunity, patience needed
This story is a part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Davenport tops Best Small Cities list for remote work
The City of Davenport is No 1. on the list of Top 10 Best Small…
QCBJ Newsmakers: More to Mecum Auctions’ Quad Cities story
This story is a part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Rock Island Downtown Alliance step closer to reality
The effort to create the Rock Island Downtown Alliance, a public-private partnership being created to…
Black Hawk College to begin $40.8M renovation project
Black Hawk College is ready to begin a $40.8 million renovation project at its Quad-Cities…
New IRS deputy chief for taxpayer experience has QC ties
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently named Courtney Kay-Decker, a former attorney with Lane &…
QC visitor impact up, signs point to future growth
Not only was Quad Cities visitor spending in 2021 at nearly pre-pandemic strength, Visit Quad…
Thriving Circa ‘21 ‘blown away’ by its loyal customers’ support
Like the protagonists of its popular holiday musical, Brett Hitchcock and the show folk who…
Moline partnering with Metronet to build ‘smart city’
The Moline City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 13, ended a three-year-long search when it agreed…
2022 ‘a year of opportunity’ for chamber’s LaDrina Wilson
Successful businesswoman, educator, community leader and Quad Cities Chamber CEO LaDrina Wilson may be the…
Augustana alum is 2022 CNN Hero of the Year
Augustana College alumna Nelly Cheboi was named CNN’s 2022 Hero of the Year on Sunday,…
QC economy rebounds in Q3 amid rising inflation
Quad Cities economic growth picked up speed in the third quarter of 2022 and average…
Economic advice to business: Toss 2008 playbook
A recession may be looming in 2023, but if it does happen, it may not…