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QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Shareholders approve HNI Corp., Steelcase deal
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and most noteworthy stories we covered in 2025 across the Quad Cities region. Each story also includes a small update on the topic…
Mayor, council get set for big jobs in Davenport
Davenport Mayor Jason Gordon “set the stage” on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for upcoming city government…
Rechristened Augustana DEI office spotlights diversity
Augustana College’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has a new name to reflect its…
QC businesses share $1M in December SBA loans
Two Scott County businesses were awarded a total of $1 million from the U.S. Small…
Bald Eagle Days returns to the Quad Cities Jan. 9–11
Bald Eagle Days 2026 returns to the Quad Cities beginning Friday through Sunday, Jan. 9…
November jobless rate, payrolls steady, IDES says
Illinois’ unemployment rate in November held steady at 4.4% compared to September and nonfarm payrolls…
UnityPoint Health plans free surgical weight loss session
UnityPoint Health will host a free community event to educate the public about surgical weight…
Cancer Support Community hosts Navigating Brain Fog workshop
Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club will host a free educational…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Busy 53rd Street corridor continues to get new business projects
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
IMEG expands southeast reach with Buford Goff acquisition
IMEG, a leading national engineering design firm based in Rock Island, has announced its acquisition…
Grow Clinton partners with NewBoCo to strengthen services
CLINTON, Iowa — Grow Clinton, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business growth, building community,…
Girl Scout cookie-lovers can Exploremore(s) in 2026
Girl Scouts across eastern Iowa and western Illinois kicked off the 2026 cookie season today,…
2026 Handy at Home workshops begin Jan. 26
The Moline Community Development Corporation (CDC) is launching its 2026 Handy at Home Workshop Series,…
Alzheimer’s Association offers free, virtual series for impacted families
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is launching a free, six-month virtual education series beginning this…
SBDC names Pitts assistant state director for operations
AMES, Iowa — Leah Pitts has been named assistant state director for operations and compliance…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: More in store at Opera House in 2026
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
