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New EM BIG program eyes business growth, revitalization

The City of East Moline has launched a new Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program to help financially support commercial property rehabilitation, encourage new business ventures, and strengthen existing businesses in its major development areas.  The BIG Program is funded through…

Report seeks to build on ‘limitless’ QC opportunities

To create a thriving region rich in life-changing career opportunities, the Quad Cities must align…

Illinois leaders oppose DOGE education, ag cuts

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 other state attorneys general this week in filing…

Trump Administration Education DOGE

QC lawmakers back bill to boost Rock Island Arsenal

The Quad Cities congressional delegation is working to retain union jobs, attract new projects and…

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Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…

Family Resources director wins statewide victim justice award

Tee LeShoure, Family Resources’ director of community violence intervention, recently received the 2025 John and…

Hemispheres Bistro to close in April

The Hemispheres Bistro fine dining restaurant in Bettendorf will permanently close on Wednesday, April 30.…

Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…

NAI Ruhl Commercial wraps up successful 2024

NAI Ruhl Commercial Co., a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real…

Get your green on March 15 at RI’s Arts Alley Shamrock Market

Fresh from their successful inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market, Rock Island Downtown Alliance partners are…

Rock Island Downtown Alliance Shamrock Market Arts Alley

Deere named one of 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Deere & Company was named one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere,…

Deere & Co. earnings report John Deere laid off

12 MercyOne nurses named 2025 Great Iowa Nurses

MercyOne recently announced that 12 nurses from its owned and managed medical centers are among…

MRA survey shows high turnover for seasoned execs, new hires

A new survey from MRA – The Management Association – shows that while employers are…

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SBDC Iowa’s Shimkat earns new posts with U.S. SBA

Lisa Shimkat, the Iowa State director of America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has been…

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Garrison restaurant closes in downtown Davenport

An upscale downtown Davenport restaurant – touted as a “shining star” in the business community…

Community celebrates opening on UI Urgent Care clinic

The University of Iowa Health Care facility had another busy day Tuesday, March 11, at…