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‘Economic instability’ spurs jobless rate increase in QC
The unemployment rate in the Quad Cities region is up to 6.2%, and the total number jobs in the region has slipped by 600. That’s the word from the January unemployment report recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
IMEG completes trio of year-end acquisitions
Quad Cities-based IMEG announced today, Jan. 9, that it ended 2023 with three company acquisitions…
ER doctors, CDC offer extreme weather winter safety tips
This week the region faces the perfect storm of extreme winter weather challenges. To help…
JOANN Fabric facing financial uncertainty
A popular fabric and craft store is facing financial uncertainty after declining sales and heavy…
Financial literacy video lessons available
Economic Growth Corporation in partnership with Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation is hosting a Personal…
Top baby names of year include Theodore, Eleanor, Sophia
In 2023, MercyOne hospitals across Iowa celebrated more than 8,200 births, including 153 sets of…
Three Davenport businesses, 1 in Clinton receive Iowa SBA loans
Three Davenport businesses and one in Clinton were among the 43 loans totalling $16,350,600 approved…
CCDA announces spring grant applications opening
The Clinton County Development Association has announced that grant applications for its Spring 2024 grant…
SCORE hosts free webinars for small businesses this week
SCORE, a network of business mentors that help people start or expand businesses, is offering…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Arconic going private in $5.2B deal
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Group O cutting 68 jobs at Rock Island warehouse facility
The Group O company is trimming its workforce by 68 jobs at its Rock Island…
Passion project – Atlas Collective bookstore, coffee shop opens
Kara Taghon is a lover of good books and good drinks. She has brought those…
Animal attraction – QC Bald Eagle Days brings in big crowd
The animals on display at the 2024 Quad Cities Bald Eagle Days event at the…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Whitey’s celebrates 90 years with ‘co-owners’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
‘We’re super excited’ – Farm, Equipment Show starts Jan. 14
For some people, the 2024 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show will be the place…
Tiny Bench, Big Questions ultra-running podcast Saturday
A pair of Quad Cities friends and world-champion ultra-running competitors are set to talk about…
