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Chamber leaders urged to ‘lean in’ on fledgling Grow Quad Cities
A year after Peter Tokar III publicly unveiled plans for a new Quad Cities Chamber regional economic development organization, the chamber president and CEO told chamber members on Wednesday, Aug. 6, “I’m proud to say, ‘mission accomplished.’” Interest in his…
Silvis’ Cervantes joins QC airport authority board of commissioners
Former Silvis alderman and retired longtime Rock Island Arsenal employee Charles Cervantes was appointed by…
Junior Achievement recruiting teams for annual JA Bowl-A-Thon
Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland has announced plans for its annual JA Bowl-A-Thon in…
Wreaths Across America ceremony will be in the QC
The Rock Island National Cemetery will participate in the national Wreaths Across America program and…
Music acts named for Clinton’s Tailgate N’ Tallboys
CLINTON, Iowa – Next summer’s country music fest in this community will feature some top…
Mindrup makes history after being named WIU’s 13th president
When Kristi Mindrup was unanimously selected on Friday, Dec. 6, as the 13th president of…
Dental Care at The Plex opens in Bettendorf
As the business district near the TBK Sports Complex in northern Bettendorf continues to grow,…
Christmas in LeClaire: Fest filled with shopping, great weather
LECLAIRE – Sharon Burds had a big day of shopping on Saturday, Dec. 7, during…
Last Picture House welcomes author Rachel Yoder
The Last Picture House will welcome author Rachel Yoder with a screening of the new…
Catch ‘A Quad Cities Christmas Carol’ and a holiday feast Dec. 20 in Galva
GALVA, Illinois — Crossroads Cultural Connections, in partnership with Allenia Space and Crescent City Tap,…
St. Ambrose nursing leader to keynote winter commencement
St. Ambrose University announced that SAU administrative coordinator and alumna Kara Baker will deliver the…
2024’s Most Influential Leaders
About the QCBJ’s 2024 Most Influential list The QCBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the Quad…
‘Yeah, baby,’ Ploehn is QC’s Most Influential Leader
For Bettendorf City Administrator Decker Ploehn the key to success in government, economic development, community…
Economist sees more of ‘best economy everybody loves to hate’
RSM Analyst Kevin DePew delivered a surprisingly positive message today at the Quad Cities Chamber 2025…
Habitat for Humanity’s second annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 8
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Habitat for Humanity is hosting the Second Annual Christmas Tour of Homes,…
Empowering Abilities names new Hall of Fame members
Three new inductees were recently named to the Empowering Abilities Hall of Fame. The new…
