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Lee announces $50M investment, leadership change
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is getting $50 million in investments, a new chairman of its board, and its current CEO has announced his retirement. Lee Enterprises announced today, Tuesday, Dec. 30, that it has entered into a definitive stock…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: WIU-QC campus moving forward
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the…

New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families
Of the 300 Illinois state laws set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, one…

12 groups awarded $315k in QC River Connection Grants
The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC) will award $315,000…

Ascentra sponsors Angel Tree for Boys & Girls Club
Dozens of Quad Cities children are enjoying the holiday spirit this year thanks to the…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Forest Grove Sports Complex has big first year in Bettendorf
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mitchell joins RI-based Fontaine Consulting
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

Expanded tax credits will boost state, QCA Film Office
The Quad City Area Film Office along with filmmakers, talent and trades across Illinois received…

Tractor Supply hits $25M fundraising mark for 4-H youth
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. – including a new…

Augustana to acquire Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science, marking new chapter for nursing
“You get stronger when you work together.” That was the word Monday, Dec. 22, from…

Electro Freeze to relocate, expand in north Davenport
Electro Freeze, a Welbilt company, announced today that it will relocate its food equipment manufacturing…

Hungry Hobo opens its 12th sandwich shop
The newest Hungry Hobo sandwich shop in the Quad Cities is in the middle of…

QC airport offers tips for hectic holiday travel season
The holiday travel season is here. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road…

ABI’s 2025 Ten Leaders to Know
This month’s Business Monthly highlights something at the core of ABI’s mission: leadership. Our “10…

Orion Technical College approved for new online programs
Orion Technical College in Davenport has a long history in the Quad Cities. It’s adding…

EICC honored for excellence in education
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) was recently honored by Community Colleges for Iowa with multiple…





