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EICC to discuss workforce survey results Oct. 16

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will host a regional Business & Industry Forum on Thursday, Oct. 16, to discuss the findings of its workforce needs survey conducted earlier this year.  The forum is open to businesses and industries across the…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Oertel Metal continues to grow, make new products

This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Why employers should ‘kick the tires’ on DoD interns

Not only does the Army’s SkillBridge Program help separating service members transition to civilian life,…

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Cool art in the QC

Teresa Harrison took her grandson, Henry, to see works of art carved in ice on…

Arsenal leader hopes internship a bridge to new career

By most folks’ measure – including his own – recently retired U.S. Army Col. Daniel…

‘New energy’ – Lawmakers face questions on taxes, child care

Iowa lawmakers have started the new legislative session with a “new energy” to improve the…

Bob’s Discount Furniture set to open in Davenport

Bob’s Discount Furniture will soon open a new showroom in Davenport marking its second Iowa…

$25M DOT grant to help bring ag terminal project to Galesburg

GALESBURG, Illinois – City leaders are celebrating a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters line up for 20th Putt-A-Round

When Jay Justin took the helm of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Mississippi…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Staples thrives in grad school, more inmates work to graduate

This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Downtown hotel, commercial building project moves forward

A new hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is moving forward. The…

QC Farm Show plows into QCCA on Sunday

It might be the dead of winter, but it’s time to begin thinking about spring…

St. Ambrose University names new CFO

St. Ambrose University announced Courtney A. Berg, MSA, CPA, SHRM-CP, as its new chief financial…

MLK Center to host service to honor King

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) in Rock Island will host its…

UPDATE: FTC, AGs sue Deere for driving up farmers’ repair costs

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, sued Deere & Co. for monopoly…

QCBJ Newsmakers: Chamber targets July 2025 for Grow Quad Cities launch

This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…