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Andrea Talentino: Striving for ‘thoughtful leadership’
Andrea Talentino equates her job as president of Augustana College in Rock Island to leading a small town. Just like a small town, the president has to deal with security, insurance, food services, housing, residents and much more. “It’s really…
New ABI President Nicole Crain: Speaking up for business ‘ingrained in who I am’
Newly-minted ABI President Nicole Crain traces her passion for business advocacy to her teen years…
Davenport hires new chief financial officer
Basia Gerlach has been hired as chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Davenport.…
Moline mayor to deliver Feb. 3 State of the City Address
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati will deliver the annual State of the City Address on Monday,…
Thoms lauds 2024 RI investment; more to come in 2025
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms celebrated 2024 as a year of growth that boasted a…
Atlas Roofing plant expected to open in summer 2026
CLINTON, Iowa – The construction of a new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. plant in…
Illinois jobless rate falls to 5.2% in December
The unemployment rate in Illinois fell slightly to 5.2% in December, while nonfarm jobs increased…
Bettendorf mayor discusses State of City on Feb. 26
The 2025 Bettendorf State of the City Address will be given by Mayor Bob Gallagher…
$3.2B Illinois budget hole may impact key QC chamber priorities
Illinois lawmakers say they’ll work to invest more in middle-income housing, child care, site-readiness, worker…
Iowa ag boss tours educational ‘working building’
ELDRIDGE, Iowa – The state’s top agriculture official last week toured a new $18.7 million…
January In the Works
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Bi-State seeks input on Thrive 2055 transportation plan
As it plans for transportation needs in the Quad Cities’ future, the Bi-State Regional Commission…
Iowa Center to expand business services in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Iowa Center recently announced a contract award from the U.S. Small…
Micky’s almost ready to open in Davenport
Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb.…
‘Positive energy’ – River Bandits donate $50,000 to help kids
The Quad Cities River Bandits baseball organization is delivering “ripples of positive energy” to the…
Sorensen to serve on Armed Services, key subcommittees
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, whose 17th Congressional District includes the Rock Island Arsenal, has…
