Opinion
Cryptoasset issues in state and local taxation
In the past few years, more merchants have started accepting cryptoassets as payment and several states are looking into possibly accepting them as payment...
Editorial: Leverage accolades now
We know that workforce and attracting workers to the region is one of the main priorities for the Quad Cities.
We also know that communities...
Growing the QCBJ into 2023
Our first year of publishing the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) has been quite a rewarding experience. Every day we are hearing from...
Ending permanent punishment, ‘It’s the right thing to do!’
The framers of the U.S. Constitution placed their intentions for this new nation in the preamble beginning with this phrase: “We the People of...
Editorial: Kudos to Tony McCombie for plan to grow Illinois House GOP
As Quad Cities politicos well know, Illinois has been dominated by the Democratic Party for decades. Under former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and...
MRA Holiday Practices Survey: 4% increase in paid holidays in 2023
Here at MRA we recently conducted a Holiday Practices Survey to see what organizations are doing to help spread holiday cheer, and I wanted...
Clair Peterson our pick for Most Influential
We congratulate LaDrina Wilson on her top vote-getting from QCBJ readers as the Most Influential Person in the Quad Cities.
Ms. Wilson’s corporate and civic...
MetroLINK chief reflects on national transportation role
“Leave the world a better place than you found it” is more than a life principle. After a two-year pandemic that exposed or accelerated...
Avoid scams during Medicare enrollment period
If you or one of your loved ones are on Medicare, you’re probably aware that open enrollment ends on Dec. 7. And you’re probably...
Editorial: Another win for Davenport
Congratulations to Davenport and the entire Quad Cities region for the expansion of Renewal by Andersen of Quad Cities with a new $10 million...
John Deere Classic delivers for Quad Cities region
The signature event for the Quad Cities is the annual John Deere Classic. It not only brings national and international exposure to the region,...
Registered Apprenticeship key to recruit, retain skilled employees
In today’s ever-changing workforce, employers have to find unique tactics to attract skilled employees.
A Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program is a rewarding option for a...
QCBJ staff wins five awards in Illinois news association contest
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal captured awards in five categories — including for best design, best website, overall excellence and reporting — in...
Cyberattacks happen 2,200 times a day. How can your business avoid an attack?
It’s a good question. A recent survey showed only 50% of U.S. businesses have a cybersecurity plan. So that is why we are working...
Editorial: Help QCBJ celebrate young leaders
The No. 1 priority for the Quad Cities is to retain and attract workers, especially younger workers.
It is even stated at the top of...
Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit
If you have student loans, you probably already know about the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED’s) borrower defense loan forgiveness program. But did you...
Book is a bucket list for visitors, locals
Jonathan Turner’s compact but mighty “100 Things to Do in the Quad Cities Before You Die” is rather ominously titled for such a sunny...
Editorial: Proposed amendment bad business
Illinois union supporters and worker rights groups are aggressively pushing for an amendment to the state’s constitution during the Nov. 8 election that, if...
Let’s stop talking about work-life balance
I’ve lost count of how many companies talk about employee work-life “balance.” Magazine articles, webinars, tweets and emails either bemoan our lack of balance...
JDC ready to swing into next 50 years
As Clair Peterson, one of the best tournament directors on the PGA TOUR prepares to retire, we welcome the energy and talent of incoming...