Opinion

Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder

Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long hours, manage tight margins, and hustle to build something meaningful in locations that big chains overlook. But no matter how efficient I get, there’s one…

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…

Amazon Davenport

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…

executive director of the QC Airport (Quad Cities International Airport)

Support Quad Cities tourism

With the weather turning warmer and the school year finishing up, many are having thoughts…

Dave Herrell Elevate Iowa tourism scholarships

Mental health matters; employers can promote wellness

The pandemic made many people, including leaders and managers, more aware of the importance of…

QC Heart Walk needs your help

Minutes and seconds matter when someone is having a heart attack or stroke. Often, there…

Arconic’s private future

Anytime one of the region’s largest and most important businesses gets sold to a private…

Arconic Corp.

The Art of Aging: Take control of your future by being proactive

“The process of maturing is an art to be learned, an effort to be sustained,”…

Editorial: Chicago’s broken olive branch to businesses

Many folks in downstate Illinois rightfully lament Chicago’s outsized influence in the state, especially its…

Brandon Johnson

Don’t be afraid of ChatGPT

ChatGPT has arrived, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) directly into the workplace, classroom and other parts…

Why your SWOT analysis is useless

One of the traditional steps in developing a strategy begins with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,…

IMEG’s M&A award

There are few companies in any industry in the Quad Cities that have had as…

Educate yourself during National Financial Literacy Month

Financial literacy, or the ability to make sound financial decisions, can have a significant impact …

Launch your student’s search early for the best college deal and price

After the funding of your home, the cost of your student’s college experience is probably…

Muscatine companies make waves

Muscatine has for a long time had an amazing number of big, successful businesses that…

Kent Pet Group