Opinion
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 the commute. It’s getting out the door. We tell ourselves we’re too busy. The inbox is overflowing. The kids need rides. The dog looks at…
Mercy Iowa City gets mercy
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) has a tagline on its website that…
Finding a voice in Illinois
One of our ongoing concerns is the disconnect between Illinois policymakers in Springfield and Chicago…
Inflection points in the Iowa business lifecycle
Iowa is a great place to start and grow your business — Forbes named Des…
Don’t squander Charlotte’s air service
“Air service is a community effort,” said Quad Cities International Airport Executive Director Benjamin Leischner…
Creative recruiting strategies for today
Recruiting has become a significant challenge for many employers, and recruiters must be more creative…
A most generous region
One hallmark of the Quad Cities region is the generosity of its businesses and business…
Build your stamina to return where you need to be: the office
As the mother of two grown daughters, it’s safe to say anytime they ask to…
Corporate giving and the next generation of company owners and executives
For decades, experts have talked about the intergenerational wealth transfer that will shift an estimated…
The next phase of the building disaster
The Wall Street Journal recently featured another article on the condo that collapsed in Surfside,…
Pledging 1% made easy for companies
At United Way Quad Cities, we lead a community-wide movement to improve access to education,…
Take steps now for your business’ succession planning
We often jokingly tell our clients that succession planning is as easy as 1, 2,…
Amazon’s QC opening
With all of the economic turmoil happening at retailers post-pandemic and the well-documented coverage of…
What is a regional airport (and why does it matter)?
Regional carriers are struggling to meet demand leading to fewer frequencies, suspended routes and higher…
Support Quad Cities tourism
With the weather turning warmer and the school year finishing up, many are having thoughts…
Mental health matters; employers can promote wellness
The pandemic made many people, including leaders and managers, more aware of the importance of…