QCBJ News Staff's stories

Big Brothers Big Sisters leader retiring; interim CEO named
After 23 years as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, Jay Justin recently announced his resignation and retirement from the organization. Mr. Justin will continue to serve as BBBS leader for the next few…
MRA survey: Employers look within for emerging leaders
Almost two-thirds of organizations are looking within their own ranks to identify emerging leaders in…

Dick’s House of Sports set to open in Davenport in July
A rebranded Dick’s Sporting Goods store will reopen this summer in Davenport with a new…

SBA approves $5.8M in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Taste of East Moline event is May 18
The Taste of East Moline is set for Thursday, May 18, at The Rust Belt,…

Muscatine Area Job Fair happening May 17
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Davenport IowaWORKS invite…

QC Women Connect hosts Courage & Confidence Workshop
Quad Cities Women Connect will host the Enhance Courage & Confidence workshop on Wednesday, May…
Gilda’s Club QC taking applications for kids’ camp
MAQUOKETA, Iowa – Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is offering a free overnight, week-long camp experience,…
Employers seek workers at QC Refugee & Immigrant Job Fair
Area employers looking to fill and expand their workforces will have a chance to meet…

WIU grad to carry International Special Olympics Torch Run flame
A Western Illinois University alumna and Illinois State Police master sergeant has been chosen to…

United Way seeks grant applications for emergency program
United Way Quad Cities is seeking proposals for grants for the Emergency Food and Shelter…
RI Arsenal opens gate May 19-20 to celebrate Armed Forces Day
Quad Citians are invited to the Rock Island Arsenal for a two-day Armed Forces Day…

QCBJ accepting Forty Under 40 nominations
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Forty Under…
Ed Morse Automotive Group acquires two dealerships
The Ed Morse Automotive Group is expanding its Midwest footprint with the acquisition of two…

Davenport to celebrate Military Appreciation Week
The City of Davenport will celebrate Military Appreciation Week from Sunday, May 14, to Saturday,…

McNall joins Five Cities Financial as partner
Six years ago, Jim Houghton and David Kreiter formed their partnership wealth management firm, Five…





