QCBJ News Staff's stories
Illinois manufacturers sought for IMA Makers Madness
Illinois manufacturers are invited to get into the spirit of the season as the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) tips off its 2026 “Makers Madness” contest. The annual bracket-style tournament is a celebration of products built across Illinois with the winning…
New chairman, board seated at Visit Quad Cities
Benjamin Leischner, executive director of the Quad Cities International Airport, is the new chairman of…
QCBJ to host Fastest Growing Companies event
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will recognize its first Fastest Growing Companies honorees at…
‘Opportunity Knocks’ hiring event is Monday
IowaWORKS will host its “Opportunity Knocks Monday” hiring event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
Heart to Heart education series is set
The Heart to Heart Community Education Series will continue 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at…
Fareway Stores helping children’s charity
Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the sixth…
Figge Art Museum offers free admission in July
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport is again offering free admission in July, thanks to…
Kent subsidiary breaks into Australian pet care market
MUSCATINE, Iowa – A subsidiary of the Kent Pet Group, based here, recently bought two…
Quad Cities ranks among top 22 U.S. metros for musicians
The Quad Cities recently was named in the top 22 U.S. metropolitan areas with the…
Mel Foster agents named top agents by REAL Trends
Several Mel Foster Co. agents have been named as some of the country’s most productive…
Group O called one of ‘50 Most Powerful Hispanic Businesses’ in Illinois
Group O, headquartered in Milan, is being called one of Illinois’ most powerful Hispanic businesses…
Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center contracts with Robert Young
CLINTON, Iowa – UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center (RYC) began providing management services for…
Western Illinois University alumnus donates $25,000 to college
Western Illinois University alumnus and Deere & Company retiree A.J. “Jan” Ryden recently donated $25,000…
Jaycees of the Quad Cities cooking up its second annual Bar-B-QC
Jaycees of the Quad Cities, a volunteer organization that aims to build personal and professional…
Junior Achievement of the Heartland leader vies for national award
Dougal Nelson, the president and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland, is among…
Iowa history museum rolls into Davenport for Red, White, and BOOM!
The State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum hits the road this month, packed with…