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A new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant will be open for business in a few months in Clinton, Iowa. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Atlas Roofing is bringing growth, economic ‘ripples’ to Clinton

A new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant will soon open for business in Clinton. But the company’s impact is already being felt, according to local economic development officials. “The ripple effects of Atlas will be felt…

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RI National Cemetery honors 50th anniversary of Vietnam War 

The Rock Island National Cemetery will host the Vietnam War – 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony…

Centennial Bridge public meeting set for April 17

Planning for the future of the Centennial Bridge spanning Rock Island and Davenport will soon…

ACEC Illinois Engineering Works Award

Riches makes ‘unforgettable’ impact on QC, Arconic

John Riches arrived in the Quad Cities some four decades ago as a cub reporter…

Report: January unemployment rate, jobs down 

The unemployment rate was down in 11 Illinois metropolitan areas, including the Quad Cities. The…

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Hilltop hosts community meetings for input on new plan

The Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) has scheduled three public meetings to get input on the…

ABI’s Crain joins U.S. Chamber Committee of 100

Nicole Crain, the new president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), has…

Visit Quad Cities’ Nelson honored by Destinations International 

Lea Nelson, the brand & content coordinator at Visit Quad Cities, has been named to…

WIU named to ‘Best in the Midwest’ Princeton Review list

Crediting its strong academic programs, student success initiatives and the quality of its faculty and…

Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

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

Discovering LeClaire: ‘Taste’ event brings customers to town

LECLAIRE – Marcia Ellingsworth was enjoying a day of shopping during this rivertown’s Taste of…

Nominations for ABI’s Leadership Iowa due April 1

The deadline to nominate Iowans for Leadership Iowa’s 2025-2026 class is fast approaching. Leadership Iowa…

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Tri-City Trades council opposes local contract Iowa Senate bill

The Tri-City Building & Construction Trades Council is opposing Iowa Senate File 603, saying that…

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QC Chamber’s Hob Nosh spotlights local businesses

Hob Nosh – the Quad Cities Chamber’s most anticipated after-hours event, presented by Mediacom, will…

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WIU, SBDC to host working for entrepreneurs April 7 

  Western Illinois University’s Bilingual Early Learning & Family Center, in partnership with the Illinois…

Volunteer at WIU’s new bilingual early learning center April 5

Western Illinois University’s Bilingual Early Learning Center is seeking volunteers to help set up the…