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Another step forward for passenger rail

  Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told an audience of business leaders at the QCBJ’s Transportation & Infrastructure Symposium in the Quad Cities on April 11, 2024, there was “no time to waste” in trying to get passenger rail…

The hardest part is getting out the door 

Let’s be honest: sometimes the hardest part isn’t the meeting agenda, the event, or even…

Help unlock Arsenal’s potential

Quad Cities leaders are putting their heads together to bring more locals and visitors to…

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Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer

With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth…

Outplacement Services: the beginning after the end

Job loss is one of life’s most disruptive events. According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress…

Renewables aren’t everything

The Iowa Environmental Council’s 2024 Electric Generation Condition of the State report has generated considerable…

Aligning industry & education to build tomorrow’s workforce 

Local industry is facing a challenge that’s too familiar – finding skilled, dependable workers who…

With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader

There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to:…

Medicaid changes threaten future of disability programs 

“You’re sure you’re okay? You just left.” “Yes, she’s great!” “Seriously?” “They have her. They…

Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers

Avid readers of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) or frequent attendees of QCBJ…

Farm economy struggles

We were disappointed, but not surprised that Moline-based Deere & Co. recently announced more layoffs…

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Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder

Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…

Real connections, real change: Empowering Abilities in action

This summer marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law –…

Families gain long-term tax relief under One Big Beautiful Bill

Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces several favorable…

Introducing financial literacy to your children

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, financial literacy is more important than ever. A recent…

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Welcoming new EICC chancellor

Liang Chee Wee served the Quad Cities region admirably as interim chancellor for the Eastern…