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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…

QC lawmakers back bill to boost Rock Island Arsenal
The Quad Cities congressional delegation is working to retain union jobs, attract new projects and…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…
