QCBJ News Staff's stories
Generation Next program helps educate tomorrow’s leaders
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Generation Next program recently wrapped up its 2026 cohort with a group of 39 young professionals from a variety of businesses and non-profits in the area. According to program organizer, James Porter, vice president…
Edger named executive director of Vibrant Arena
The Vibrant Arena at The MARK in downtown Moline will soon have a new executive…
Illinois jobless rate remains at 5.1%
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that the state’s unemployment rate was…
Deere reports $1.773B net income for 2Q
Deere & Company reported net income of $1.773 billion, or or $6.55 per share, for…
Downtown Davenport businesses celebrate summer May 30 with Sip N’ Shop
The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) and its downtown merchants are welcoming the arrival of warmer…
Baxter named MercyOne’s new president, CEO
Robert Baxter, a longtime healthcare executive, has been named as the new president and CEO…
Howard named first CEO at Dohrn
Quad Cities trucking firm Dohrn has promoted Robert Howard to president and chief executive officer…
Meet the vice chancellor finalists for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will introduce its three finalists for the college’s next vice…
MSA Professional Services acquires Florida engineering firm
The Midwest consulting firm of MSA Professional Services, Inc. announced its acquisition of ME3 Consulting…
Alternating Currents reveals musical acts lineup for its 2026 Quad Cities festival
Alternating Currents — the four-day, multi-city summer festival — returns to the Quad Cities’ downtowns…
IMEG ranked ninth in EC&M Top 40 Electrical Design Firms
IMEG has again been ranked in the Top 10 of the Electrical Construction & Maintenance…
Hilltop Campus Village annual meeting set for June 12
The Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) annual meeting is set for Friday, June 12, at the…
Vibrant, Mitsubishi announce retail financing deal
Mitsubishi HC Capital America has entered into business relationship with Moline-based Vibrant Credit Union to…
Muscabus rolls out real-time tracking tool
MUSCATINE, Iowa – MuscaBus riders can now see exactly where their bus is — right…
Centennial Bridge meeting will be Wednesday in Rock Island
Quad Citians soon will get another chance to see and hear plans to perhaps eventually…
Vet TalkX to help QC employers see advantages of hiring veterans
Quad Cities business owners, employers, and other hiring professionals are invited to Vet TalkX on…
