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Chitwood to present Recognition Strategy for Thriving Workplaces
CLINTON, Iowa – Dr. Jim Chitwood will present “Recognition Strategy for Thriving Workplaces” from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, August 20 with Grow Clinton. RSVPs are required and are offered in person at the Grow Clinton office at 721 S. 2nd St.,…
BBN Health Fair goal: ‘Connect with people’ on many services
Ronald Calvert was at the Bettendorf Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to tell people…

QC firefighters to compete in Chili Contest for a Cause
Next month, Quad Cities area firefighters will face the ultimate battle: Who makes the best…

Chambers names first class of Generation Next
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce recently announced its first class in its Generation Next…

Kart racing, music, fun will drive 28th Rock Island Grand Prix
The 28th running of the world’s largest karting street race – the Xtream Rock Island…
QC entrepreneurs invited to join IES Summit pitch competition
Looking to pitch your business to fellow entrepreneurs and other business leaders? Organizers of an…

Iowa grants advance arts, culture and creative industries
A dozen arts and cultural projects in the Quad Cities region are among 131 Iowa…
Bettendorf Fire Chief Knorrek retiring after 40 years
Bettendorf Fire Department Chief Steve Knorrek will retire on Sept. 8, Bettendorf city officials announced…

QCBJ honors Fastest Growing Companies at Sept. 7 event
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will honor nearly two dozen area businesses at its…
Join the Paul & Dale’s Hack N’ Give Back golf outing
Registration for participants and sponsors is now open for Paul & Dale’s Hack N’ Give…

Opening day: Fareway gets set to open in LeClaire
LECLAIRE – A new Fareway grocery store in this community will open for business on…

Veterans Experience Action Center Event to help area vets
The Quad Cities Veterans Experience Action Center will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30,…

Modern Woodmen, River Bandits to donate $5K to recovery fund
Modern Woodmen of America and the Quad Cities River Bandits will donate $5,000 to the…
Ayers named new Arconic CEO, chairman
Chris Ayers will become the new CEO and chairman of the board for Arconic, effective…

Rothert named East Moline city administrator, replacing Maxeiner
Mark Rothert has been appointed the new city administrator of East Moline, replacing Doug Maxeiner…

IES summit to help immigrants, entrepreneurs start businesses
The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit will partner with the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Center at Black Hawk College…