Opinion
Understanding sales tax exemptions for manufacturers
Sales tax exemptions are powerful tools that help manufacturers reduce costs, reinvest in operations, create jobs and boost productivity. In a competitive industry, understanding which exemptions apply and how to use them is essential. Raw Materials and Component Parts Many…
Editorial: A creative, calculated gamble by SouthPark Mall
In 2021, the New York Times reported that some 1,150 enclosed malls in America had…
Speak Out Against Suicide’s mission: Suicide prevention, education, awareness in region
In 2011, a middle school girl was devastated by a classmate’s suicide. That summer, she…
Editorial: the Bison Bridge is an odd concept with real possibility
At first blush the Bison Bridge concept is strange. Very strange. Why would anyone put…
Community Veterans Engagement Board works to ensure no vet falls through the cracks
As we celebrate the six-year anniversary of the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB)…
New QCA group, SEAL Family Legacy, supports Gold Star families
A few short months since its inception, the QCA-based SEAL Family Legacy already is drawing…
Three must-knows for summer travel
Summer is shaping up to be a busy travel season — from planes and hotels,…
Editorial: Grow Clinton is the right approach
We were pleased to learn that Clinton consolidated its various economic development groups: the Clinton…
IowaWORKS: Meeting your hiring needs
In today’s competitive job market, employers need effective and efficient resources to find skilled employees. …
Editorial: Iowa Caucuses need Obama
We were disappointed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) no longer guarantees that Iowa will…
Guest Column: Celebrate skilled trades, make workforce stronger
Manufacturers across our country — and right here in the Quad Cities — are facing…
The Quad Cities Business Journal’s six-month progress report
*This column appeared first in the QCBJ’s May 2 issue. It has been gratifying to…
Opinion: When loving adults want to help a student with college funding
No matter what the financial wherewithal of parents, they should always take the time to…
Great start at WIU, WIU-QC
Just a little more than a year after taking the helm at Western Illinois University,…
Empowering individuals through financial education
Continually rising costs of goods and increasing inflation are likely forcing everyone to review their…
Editorial: Cheers to new land bank team
Kudos to the leaders of Moline, Rock Island and East Moline who are working regionally…
