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Chamber leaders urged to ‘lean in’ on fledgling Grow Quad Cities
A year after Peter Tokar III publicly unveiled plans for a new Quad Cities Chamber regional economic development organization, the chamber president and CEO told chamber members on Wednesday, Aug. 6, “I’m proud to say, ‘mission accomplished.’” Interest in his…
New hotel in works for downtown Davenport
A new hotel is planned for downtown Davenport near the Government Bridge and at the…
Pritzker touts surplus, tax relief in Quad Cities stop
ROCK ISLAND – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting Illinois’ $1.7 billion budget surplus, the first…
Muscatine Chamber leader is leaving
The leader of the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) is leaving to…
Junior Achievement Worldwide nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Junior Achievement Worldwide, which has helped prepare youth for the business world for more than…
Quad Cities airport bets on new charter flights with Caesars
There are winners all around as the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) and the Isle…
Pritzker to lift mask mandate, but not for schools
When Illinoisans go to work, shop or dine out at the end of the month,…
Pohl to lead UnityPoint’s Muscatine hospital
Rachel Pohl has been selected as the new executive director of UnityPoint Health-Trinity Muscatine. She…
Hockey is back in QC; fans expected to follow
The Quad City Storm currently owns the worst attendance in the 26-year playing history of…
Robert Ontiveros, ‘giant in Quad Cities community,’ dies at 83
Longtime businessman, philanthropist and “giant in the Quad Cities community” Robert “Bob” Ontiveros, 83, died…
Chow takes helm of Rock Island’s Community Home Partners
John Chow’s career has taken him full-circle back to providing affordable housing solutions, and his…
Antonella’s closing its downtown Third Street location
A longtime Italian restaurant in downtown Davenport that has fed thousands of pizza and pasta…
Deere acquires Austrian battery technology provider
Deere & Co. has acquired majority ownership in Austria-based Kreisel Electric, Inc., a leading pioneer…
Mercado announces 5th round of minority business grants
As businesses continue to navigate the challenges of running a business through a pandemic, Mercado…
QCBJ Q&A: Amy Novak
In her first full semester as leader of St. Ambrose University, President Amy Novak has…
Rumler will leave Quad Cities Chamber for new post
By Kenda Burrows and Jennifer DeWitt Quad Cities Chamber President and CEO Paul Rumler, under…