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SCORE offers business workshops in September
Entrepreneurs and small business owners can access a variety of workshops in September, covering topics from boosting online visibility to understanding government contracts. Here’s the lineup for the virtual sessions. How To Get More Google Reviews, noon, Wednesday, Sept. 10:…
Fastest Growing Companies
Rank Name Address Percentage Revenue Increase 1 LandJet, LLC 4620 E. 53rd St. 272.08%…

DOT meetings provide updates on new I-80 bridge study
The construction of a new Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River will be the…

Bank of America gives $104,500 to Iowa nonprofits
Bank of America recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants to seven Iowa nonprofit organizations,…

Iowa QC businesses awarded $860,000 in September SBA loans
Three Davenport businesses and one in Muscatine received approval for loans totaling $860,000 through the…

Avett Brothers canceling Oct. 25th show at Vibrant Arena
The Avett Brothers announced it is canceling the Friday, Oct. 25, show at Vibrant Arena…

Jaycees host wine and chocolate experience Nov. 9
The Jaycees of the Quad Cities will host a wine and chocolate experience from 4-7…

Illinois Chamber Foundation launches civics bee
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation is launching the 2025 National Civics…

Emergency winter shelter available via Humility Homes & Services
As temperatures start to dip, Humility Homes and Services, Inc. announced it will continue to…

280-plus John Deere workers to be laid off Jan 3 in QC
Citing reduced demand for John Deere equipment, the Moline-based equipment maker said in a statement…

Adcraft to build new $5 million, state-of-the-art facility in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Adcraft, a leading provider of custom apparel and merchandise, has announced plans…

Growing Tri-City Electric family rebrands as Tri-City Group
Rapidly growing and family-owned Tri-City Electric Co., the third oldest and 24th largest electrical contractor…

Newsweek puts Blain’s Farm & Fleet on 2025 best online shops list
Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s website, farmandfleet.com, has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best…

Silvis fire chief resigning to take new post
The City of Silvis is on the search for a replacement for Fire Chief John…

Arsenal to host Oct. 19 Military Retiree Appreciation Day
Military retirees from throughout the greater Quad-Cities area are invited to attend the annual Military…

MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care hosts Open Arms Remembrance
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care will host an Open Arms Remembrance, a service for families who…
