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Smith retiring as CEO of Quad City Area REALTORS in June
Sharon Smith, the longtime leader of the Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR), has announced her retirement from the Bettendorf-based organization. Ms. Smith will retire effective Friday, June 19, after 13 years as the Realtor association’s CEO. To ensure a smooth…
ARA moving headquarters from Moline to Dallas
The American Rental Association (ARA) is moving its trade association headquarters from Moline to Dallas.…
Visit Quad Cities honored for tourism accessibility efforts
Visit Quad Cities’ efforts to advance accessible tourism landed it top honors last week at…
Little Texas to headline Iowa 80’s Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, Iowa – Country music’s Little Texas is coming to the World’s Largest Truckstop this…
Contestants sought for Pitch. Connect. Fund. event
Quad Cities entrepreneurs, developers and those with projects in need of gap funding to advance…
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…
