Opinion
We are teaching young women the wrong lesson about leadership
I worry about what young women are being taught leadership looks like. Everywhere they turn, they see examples that suggest leadership means taking a public stand as quickly as possible. They see people praised for declaring their position without hesitation.…
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…
FTC: Scammers preying on Latino communities
Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in…
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…
Grants: Not just for nonprofits
Did you know that for-profit companies can qualify for grants just like nonprofits do? While…
Celebrating Fast
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal was again privileged to host the annual Fastest Growing…
Illinois’ important pro-growth legislation
We have been critical of some of Illinois’ legislative policies which negatively impact business and…
Mark ‘TEALtember’ by learning about ovarian cancer, NormaLeah
In a world where business and health intersect, employers’ responsibility to safeguard their employees’ well–being…
Workforce challenges change, union labor remains the solution
In December 2022, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declared 3.5 million workers “missing” from the…
lift Women’s Foundation celebrates rebrand, supporters
We are excited to announce that lift Women’s Foundation is the new name and face…
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…
