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Creamer to lead defense alliance, manufacturing institute
A new leader has been named for the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) and the Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI). Col. Shawn Creamer (U.S. Army, ret.) has been hired as the groups’ joint executive director. The RIADA, an…
SAL, Head Start receive federal funds for education programs
The Quad Cities-based SAL Family and Community Services was among two organizations in western Illinois…
GROWTH hosts homebuyer workshops in Spanish
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is hosting two webinar workshops as part of National Homeownership Month…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too $hort, Yung Joc head to The Mark
Summer Jam 24 featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too $hort and Yung Joc are coming to Vibrant…
Flooding prediction postpones Red White & Boom
The rising Mississippi River and the potential for flooding have forced a postponement of the…
Deere economics leader headlines QCBJ Mid-Year Economic Review
Kanlaya Barr, John Deere’s director of corporate economics, will be the keynote speaker at the…
New Illinois laws amplify, incentivize philanthropy foundations say
Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation are celebrating…
Royal Neighbors awards 32 scholarships to U.S. students
Royal Neighbors of America, a nonprofit life insurance organization based in Rock Island, has awarded…
Southern photography from Do Good Fund on view at Figge
An exhibition celebrating the ever-changing American South through the lenses of more than 60 diverse…
Beat the Elite runners to be announced Thursday
Two athletes have been selected to be the Russell Beat the Elite competitors. They will…
Corridor Media Group wins 6 AABP editorial excellence awards
The Corridor Media Group, parent company of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) and the Quad…
ImpactLife needs blood donors this week; offering rewards
ImpactLife is “on call” for the week of June 24 as a member of the…
JDC adds $70.9M to economy, helps drive QC regional growth
The John Deere Classic delivered an eye-popping $70.9 million in direct and indirect impact to…
Maple Studios: A place to grow
Alex Baker and Tanner Rogers have big plans and hopes for their new company –…
QC Air Show: Thousands witness the ‘thrill of aviation’
Pam Hanson got to accomplish one of her life goals on Saturday morning, June 22.…
Illinois’ unemployment rate rises, payroll jobs up in May
The unemployment rate in Illinois rose slightly in May to 4.9% while nonfarm jobs increased…
