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SBA extends small business award nominations to Dec. 22
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline from Dec. 8 to noon Monday, Dec. 22 National Small Business Week – which next takes place May 1-9, 2026 – recognizes the…
Koski, Rector capture RI Rotary Club 2025 top service awards
Rock Island Rotary President Sue Rector and longtime leader Kevin Koski shared the stage with…
EICC graduation ceremonies are set
The graduation season is near. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) commencement ceremonies will take place…
Grow Clinton to hold annual meeting June 25
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton’s 2025 annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, at…
Big 9 Summer Concert Series returns to Davenport
The City of Davenport and Common Chord have announced the return of The Big 9…
QCBJ celebrates 2nd annual Women of Influence Awards
After the successful launch last year of the Women of Influence, the Quad Cities Regional…
Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others
Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts. This…
Learning from others constant for marketing professional
Tracy Schwind’s career path has been a circuitous one that, in part, has been driven…
Family home ownership is where pioneering Realtor’s heart is
It’s been some 25 years since Caroline Ruhl’s workday actually involved selling homes, but she’s…
Bold leader, equity champion’s impact ‘undeniable’
As the new marketing manager for an e-commerce company who already leads her own successful…
For president, students inform, drive, shape St. Ambrose
St. Ambrose University President Amy Novak relates a recent encounter with a group of football…
SAL leader helps children, families, individuals thrive
For Marcy Mendenhall, it’s all about the “kiddos.” Little did she realize when she accepted…
Hand In Hand CEO’s leadership, vision helps community
Angie Kendall vividly remembers a recent celebration at Hand In Hand – the nonprofit organization…
Family Resources CEO is ‘champion for the Quad Cities’
Nicole Cisne Durbin has touched the lives of many people in the Quad Cities. In…
Trailblazer a ‘warrior’ for bettering lives of veterans
From trailblazing cop to her tireless efforts on behalf of veterans as UnityPoint Health-Trinity’s military…
Entrepreneur teaches in digital age via Bad Science Jokes, DigiBuzz
Melissa Church is a digital marketing entrepreneur with a unique blend of skills: she’s a…
