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Farm economy struggles
We were disappointed, but not surprised that Moline-based Deere & Co. recently announced more layoffs due to a weak farm economy and tariffs. The cuts include 115 workers at Harvester Works in East Moline, 52 workers at Seeding and Cylinder…
Celebrating manufacturing
October is National Manufacturing Month, but in Iowa and Illinois it should be celebrated and…
Avoiding government shutdown
As of the publication of this editorial, it appears that the United States government is…
Celebrating Fast
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal was again privileged to host the annual Fastest Growing…
Illinois’ important pro-growth legislation
We have been critical of some of Illinois’ legislative policies which negatively impact business and…
Mercy Iowa City gets mercy
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) has a tagline on its website that…
Finding a voice in Illinois
One of our ongoing concerns is the disconnect between Illinois policymakers in Springfield and Chicago…
Don’t squander Charlotte’s air service
“Air service is a community effort,” said Quad Cities International Airport Executive Director Benjamin Leischner…
New Aldi store in works for Davenport’s west end
More than 100 new ALDI grocery stores are being built or in the planning stages…
A most generous region
One hallmark of the Quad Cities region is the generosity of its businesses and business…
The next phase of the building disaster
The Wall Street Journal recently featured another article on the condo that collapsed in Surfside,…
Amazon’s QC opening
With all of the economic turmoil happening at retailers post-pandemic and the well-documented coverage of…
Support Quad Cities tourism
With the weather turning warmer and the school year finishing up, many are having thoughts…
Arconic’s private future
Anytime one of the region’s largest and most important businesses gets sold to a private…
Editorial: Chicago’s broken olive branch to businesses
Many folks in downstate Illinois rightfully lament Chicago’s outsized influence in the state, especially its…
IMEG’s M&A award
There are few companies in any industry in the Quad Cities that have had as…