QCBJ News Staff's stories

Mireles named LULAC Man of Year
Sebastian Mireles, operations manager for the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has received the Man of the Year award from LULAC Council 10 in Davenport. Mr. Mireles was presented the award Saturday, Sept. 6, during LULAC’s Fiesta Night…
Renew Moline, community leader Gerald “Jerry” Butts dies
Gerald “Jerry” L. Butts, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, just one day after the City…

QCBJ’s 12 NINA awards include tops in General Excellence
DEKALB, Illinois – The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) captured 12 awards – including…

Register now for Nov. 6 QCBJ Commercial Real Estate Symposium
Join the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal as it hosts the third annual QCBJ Commercial…

Engberg named business development director at CANCO
BURLINGTON, Iowa – A manufacturing executive with Quad Cities ties has been named business development…

Calderon departing as QC Hispanic Chamber’s executive director
Janessa Calderon is resigning as executive director of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of…

QC jobless rate up, job numbers down in September
The unemployment rate is up and more than 2,000 jobs have been cut in the…

$15,000 in Ascentra scholarships available
A total of $15,000 in scholarships are available for 15 Ascentra Credit Union student members…

Women Lead Change conference ticket deadline Monday
Time to get your ticket to the Women Lead Change conference in Bettendorf on Thursday,…

Local artist selected for Bass Street mural project in Moline
The Moline Public Art Commission, in partnership with Quad City Arts, has selected Moline artist…

AFP will honor five local philanthropists
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IL, Quad Cities Chapter, and the Quad Cities Community…

New education pavilion dedicated at Fairport
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new education pavilion at the historic Fairport Fish Hatchery was dedicated…

See early screening of A24’s “Heretic” with actress & filmmaker Q&A
The Last Picture House is holding an exclusive screening for A24’s upcoming thriller “Heretic,” and…

Quad City Arts names Derbyshire as interim executive director
Quad City Arts announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, that Kady Derbyshire has been appointed as interim…

Professional Developers of Iowa Legislative Roundtable Thursday, Oct 24
DEWITT, Iowa – Connect with legislators, economic developers, and community leaders across Iowa at a…

Time is running out to nominate 2024’s Most Influential person
The QCBJ has opened voting for the 2024 Most Influential Person award, and we need…
