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SBA to waive loans fees for small manufacturers in FY 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers beginning Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, to support the Trump administration’s broader effort to rebuild American industrial dominance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The Fiscal…
Trinity BirthPlace honored for expertise, outstanding care
UnityPoint Health announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10, that Trinity BirthPlace Bettendorf has been recognized by…
UPDATE: Winter storm hits QC blood supply, ImpactLife reports
Two days of deep and drifting snow are doing more than clobber Quad Cities commutes.…
IMEG completes trio of year-end acquisitions
Quad Cities-based IMEG announced today, Jan. 9, that it ended 2023 with three company acquisitions…
ER doctors, CDC offer extreme weather winter safety tips
This week the region faces the perfect storm of extreme winter weather challenges. To help…
JOANN Fabric facing financial uncertainty
A popular fabric and craft store is facing financial uncertainty after declining sales and heavy…
Financial literacy video lessons available
Economic Growth Corporation in partnership with Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation is hosting a Personal…
Top baby names of year include Theodore, Eleanor, Sophia
In 2023, MercyOne hospitals across Iowa celebrated more than 8,200 births, including 153 sets of…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Arconic going private in $5.2B deal
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Group O cutting 68 jobs at Rock Island warehouse facility
The Group O company is trimming its workforce by 68 jobs at its Rock Island…
Passion project – Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee shop opens
Kara Taghon is a lover of good books and good drinks. She has brought those…
Animal attraction – QC Bald Eagle Days brings in big crowd
The animals on display at the 2024 Quad Cities Bald Eagle Days event at the…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Whitey’s celebrates 90 years with ‘co-owners’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
‘We’re super excited’ – Farm, Equipment Show starts Jan. 14
For some people, the 2024 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show will be the place…
Champions of Change Awards event set for March 8
YWCA Quad Cities and the Yes SHE Can Series have announced details about the upcoming…
River Valley to acquire grain elevators, trucking company
Davenport-based River Valley Cooperative recently announced plans to acquire the commercial grain assets of Rumbold…
