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Koenig named The Family Credit Union COO
The Family Credit Union, a Quad Cities not-for-profit financial cooperative, announced Tracey Koenig has been appointed its new chief operating officer. “It’s a privilege to join The Family Credit Union in this important role,” Ms. Koenig said in a news…
Tapestry Farms plants seeds to grow into Davenport HQ
Tapestry Farms has big plans for growing. The nonprofit organization that helps refugees resettle in…
Old Oaks Winery bringing a taste of Napa Valley home to the QC
Like an endless row of grapevines, the new Old Oaks Winery in Milan feels like…
SAU names Katherine Van Blair as dean of Innovation
Katherine Van Blair, director of the St. Ambrose University School of Social Work and Master…
In the Works: August 2022 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other new…

Labor Day: ‘I’m glad we had a parade’
A Labor Day parade returned to the streets of East Moline on Monday, Sept. 5,…

Happy Joe’s sets new franchise record, closes old stores
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is continuing its transformational journey under its newest CEO…
Rock Island Library wins Project Next Generation grant
The Rock Island Public Library has received a $1,300 grant to help with mentoring efforts…
RI County Health Dept. to resume COVID-19 booster shots
The Rock Island County Health Department expects this week to begin giving the new bivalent…
Beth Grabin named new CFO of Ascentra
Beth Grabin has been named to Ascentra Credit Union’s senior management team as chief financial…
Rock Island Labor Day Parade is ready to roll
The 38th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 5, beginning…
UnityPoint Health named to ‘Best Employers’ list
UnityPoint Health is being recognized as one of the best places to work in the…
River Bandits help kick off Genesis Flu-Free QC Effort
Area elementary school kids can step up to the plate, get a free flu shot…
Startups, small business owners invited to Sept. 9 open house
The inaugural Open House for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs event is set for Friday, Sept.…
UPDATE: Fair Oaks celebrating upcoming construction of Davenport facility
Fair Oaks Foods and Quad Cities leaders celebrated the kickoff Thursday, Sept. 1, of construction…
Deere board names Josh Jepsen as senior VP, CFO
Josh Jepsen, one of the developers of Deere & Co.’s Leap Ambitions, has been selected…




