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Small business optimism dips slightly, sales and labor market improve, NFIB reports
DES MOINES, Iowa — Optimism among U.S. small business owners saw a slight decline in February, but reports of higher sales and improved labor quality offered positive signs, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).…
Mitch Thomas to lead MRA’s Western Illinois and Iowa office
MRA – The Management Association, one of the largest employer associations in the nation, has…
How Mel Foster Co. strives to Think.Buy.Be.Local
Mel Foster Co. agents and staff supported more than 160 businesses during the company’s 2022…
Wreaths Across America coming to QC
Holiday wreaths soon will be placed on the graves of more than 1,000 soldiers at…
Administrative office professional program info is Dec. 8
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering training programs for students to pursue business and…
Quad Cities villages and towns share, celebrate holidays
Quad Cities communities are continuing to light up the six-county region with holiday celebrations and…
Kids enjoy return of ‘incredible’ Happy Joe’s party
It’s pizza party time again in the Quad Cities. Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream,…
ARA: Equipment rental revenue poised for slower growth in 2023
After two years of rapid post-pandemic revenue growth in 2021 and 2022, the equipment rental…
Pipeline project faces tough crowd in Davenport
A proposed underground pipeline that would transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol plants and pass…
Modern Woodmen holds winter clothing drive
Modern Woodmen of America will hold a drive-thru clothing drive on Saturday, Dec. 17, to…
MLK Park plan gets $219K tourism grant
A proposed MLK Commemorative Park in downtown Davenport is getting a financial boost through a…
Jersey Mike’s Subs opening new shop in Davenport
A new Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant will open on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 4451 E.…
IMEG Corp. acquires Barker Structural engineering firm
The Quad Cities-based IMEG Corp. announced on Monday, Dec. 5, it has acquired Barker Structural,…
In the Works: November 2022 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Bustos looks back on 10-year congressional career
With less than a month before she leaves office, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, is…
Genesis to open Emergency Department at Bettendorf HealthPlex
One emergency department is opening in Bettendorf. Another one is closing in Davenport. A new…