QCBJ News Staff's stories
QC Chamber earns accreditation from U.S. Chamber
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Accreditation designation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In a news release Wednesday, March 11, the local chamber said the designation is in recognition of its…
Phi Theta Kappa chapter to host 2nd Boothday Festival
The Scott Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa invites the community to attend the…
Help QC kids, attend United Women’s ‘Power of the Purse’
Women United is hosting the Power of the Purse on Thursday, Oct. 26, to benefit…
Mills Chevrolet president honored by TIME, Ally Financial
David Mills, president of Mills Chevrolet Company, Davenport, has been nominated for the 2024 TIME…
Vitas will be QC’s voice in high-speed passenger rail talks
Moline City Administrator Bob Vitas will be a “voice at the table” during the ongoing…
QC Rotary Clubs unite to celebrate World Polio Day
Rotary Clubs in eastern Iowa and western Illinois will host a World Polio Day banquet…
Russell names Matt Sayre chief operating officer
Russell, a Midwest-based commercial construction and real estate development firm, has named Matt Sayre as…
Jewelry and plants store 1st to join Clinton Makers on 5th incubator
CLINTON, Iowa – Makers on 5th, a unique retail incubator in the redeveloped, historic downtown…
Community Foundation donor-advised fund widens accessibility
As part of the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s push to make charitable giving easier for…
YWCA seeks employers for high-need industry apprenticeships
The YWCA of the Quad Cities is launching a trio of new high-need apprenticeships to…
Gilda’s Club, area businesses Paint the Town Pink
There’s still time this month to help Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities and area…
‘Shop Hop’ Wapsi Valley small businesses this weekend
Shop some of the best small businesses the Wapsi Valley has to offer this weekend…
Registration ends today for Safer Foundation trivia night
Registration closes today (Tuesday, Oct. 17) for the Safer Foundation’s annual trivia night fundraiser, coming…
In the Works: October 2023 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
RI assistant manager boasts deep economic development past
Rock Island has hired a deeply experienced development leader to fill the newly created position…
Forest Grove Drive/Middle Road to reopen with celebration
The City of Bettendorf has plans for a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark and celebrate…