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John Deere invests $2.7M to help build tomorrow’s workforce
John Deere has announced a three-year partnership with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), building on their 15-year partnership to continue expanding access to hands-on robotics programs that build the technical skills critical to careers in agriculture,…
QC joins up this week with National Bike to Work Week
It’s the start of National Bike to Work Week, which runs Monday-Thursday, May 13-16, and…

Floatzilla action expanding with new expo, live bands and more
Floatzilla organizers are planning to expand the fun on the water – and on land…

Iron Tee Golf opens for business with kickoff event tonight
The indoor golfing season starts today, May 14. That’s because the Iron Tee Golf entertainment…

RDA approves $1.4M in grants in spring cycle
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) approved more than $2 million in grants as part of…

EICC hosts national hazardous waste training institute
In an effort to bolster environmental safety practices nationwide, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is…

Networking group goal: ‘Be a force for good’
A networking group has been revived that will spur Black professionals to help the Quad…

Alternating Currents announces music lineup for 2024 event
The music acts for the Alternating Currents (AC) festival – held across the Quad Cities…

New Satellite OB-GYN Clinic in Clinton
CLINTON, IOWA – The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. opened a new OB-GYN satellite…

WIU, WQPT-PBS hosting bilingual family concert
Western Illinois University, in conjunction with WQPT-PBS, will host a free Bilingual Family Concert, “Being…

Moline riverfront: Planners close in on final plan for river area
When it comes to improving the Moline riverfront, many residents want: More restaurants and other…

Hy-Vee closing; new grocery store in works?
With Hy-Vee about to close its longtime west Davenport store on Rockingham Road, city officials…

QCBT sponsors Bix 7 registrations for Madison students
Students at Davenport’s Madison Elementary School are getting a running start to join the Arconic…

Immigrant Workforce Job Fair will be May 23
Employers in the Quad Cities can participate in a hiring event to recruit newly arrived…

Ascentra named Best-in-Class by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and…

QCBJ honors Women of Influence with new awards
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present our first-ever Women of Influence…





