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Clinton’s ‘emerald gem’ reopens after $5.5 million renovation
CLINTON, Iowa – As hundreds of people in this community celebrated the relaunch of the updated Bickelhaupt Arboretum on Friday, May 1, a sign in front of the crowd had a fitting phrase for the day: “Sharing the gift of…
Local JA leader receives top national award
Mark Taghon, the chief financial officer of Junior Achievement of the Heartland, was awarded the…
QCBJ announces the 2024 Forty Under 40 honorees
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to once again celebrate the efforts and…
Bettendorf’s ‘economic engine’ continues to rev up
The TBK Bank Sport Complex area in northern Bettendorf has been called an “economic engine.”…
Wells Fargo grant to help support rural businesses, start-ups
Wells Fargo has awarded a $200,000 grant to the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) to…
‘American Pickers’ coming to the QC
“The American Pickers” television show is coming to the Quad Cities to search for hidden…
Project NOW getting ready to move to new Rock Island home
Project NOW is “turning a corner” and getting ready to move to a new home.…
319 QC John Deere salaried workers among mass layoffs
A combined 319 salaried workers at John Deere World Headquarters in Moline and John Deere…
Edwards to lead Chicago Fed civic engagement, external affairs
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has named Steve Edwards as its executive vice president…
Deere’s downsizing hurts
Editor’s note: This editorial appeared in the July 22, 2024, print edition of the QCBJ.…
Per Mar Services ranks 14th in SDM’s 2024 Top Systems Report
Per Mar Security, headquartered in Davenport, announced it is ranked 14th on SDM’s 2024 Top…
Planned solar energy project gets praise, questions, some critics
CAMANCHE, Iowa – A massive $216 million solar energy project will create hundreds of construction…
Deere’s salaried job cuts impact 170 in Iowa alone
While John Deere remains silent on the scope and size of the workforce reductions it…
HNI Corp. reports $36M earnings in 2Q, predicts record year
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced net sales of $623.7 million and net income of…
Report: QC unemployment grows to 5% in June
The unemployment rate grew to 5% and job numbers fell in June in the Quad…
Bally’s agrees to $4.6 billion deal with hedge fund Standard General
The Bally’s Corporation, which owns Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel in Rock Island, has…
