Opinion
Illinois continues it strong nuclear energy approach
Congratulations to the Illinois General Assembly for passing another piece of legislation that will help to keep Illinois one of the most progressive states...
SAL supports statewide plan for unified childcare program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to reorganize Illinois’ early childhood programs and funding sources under a single, unified agency is going to powerfully transform early...
Birdies for Charity does it again
Congratulations to the John Deere Classic and its supporters for outdoing themselves once again with its 2023 Birdies for Charity program, which raised a...
Maximizing Success: The benefits of strategic planning with an outside facilitator
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, strategic planning is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. It provides a roadmap for success, guiding organizations...
Playing the long game
The Quad Cities is used to playing the long game when it comes to transportation infrastructure.
The new Interstate 74 bridge is the perfect example.
The...
Celebrating manufacturing
October is National Manufacturing Month, but in Iowa and Illinois it should be celebrated and recognized every month, if not every day. Unfortunately it...
Honkamp: New tax law should benefit Iowa businesses
We now have more clarity on a new law that could benefit many Iowa businesses.
In May, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law the...
Companies can support emotional wellness in the workplace
The impact of emotional wellness on the workforce is significant.
Emotional wellness is the ability to manage stress and adapt to change, and it’s crucial...
Avoiding government shutdown
As of the publication of this editorial, it appears that the United States government is headed for a shutdown. That is a mistake that...
SBA spotlights the importance of veteran-owned small businesses
In today’s ever-evolving world, the vitality of a nation’s economy is closely linked to the energy of its small businesses.
Among these, veteran-owned enterprises stand...
FTC: Scammers preying on Latino communities
Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in different communities. Sometimes, scammers set out to target a...
Learn tips on growing your team with Women Lead Change
The talent race is on with most employers looking at new and innovative ways to stand out to their new AND existing employees. Is...
Grants: Not just for nonprofits
Did you know that for-profit companies can qualify for grants just like nonprofits do?
While significantly more grant opportunities exist for nonprofit organizations and municipalities,...
Celebrating Fast
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal was again privileged to host the annual Fastest Growing Companies awards event on Sept. 7. The companies recognized...
Illinois’ important pro-growth legislation
We have been critical of some of Illinois’ legislative policies which negatively impact business and industry, particularly when compared to Iowa’s pro-growth legislative record.
There...
Mark ‘TEALtember’ by learning about ovarian cancer, NormaLeah
In a world where business and health intersect, employers’ responsibility to safeguard their employees’ well–being is increasingly important. Beyond profits and performance metrics, the...
Workforce challenges change, union labor remains the solution
In December 2022, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declared 3.5 million workers “missing” from the post-pandemic United States workforce.
In some ways, that number felt...
lift Women’s Foundation celebrates rebrand, supporters
We are excited to announce that lift Women’s Foundation is the new name and face of Royal Neighbors of America’s foundation, formerly Royal Neighbors...
Mercy Iowa City gets mercy
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) has a tagline on its website that states: “As a university-based medical center, we’re more than...
Finding a voice in Illinois
One of our ongoing concerns is the disconnect between Illinois policymakers in Springfield and Chicago and the business community.
Policymakers are continuing to implement questionable...