Opinion
With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader
There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to: Integrity. Transparency. Fiscal responsibility. Ethical behavior. And, the ability to take into consideration different points of view. But in today’s hyper-partisan world where ethics and…
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…
Thoughts of downsizing scare you? Simplify the process — move first
It’s time to downsize. Maybe you don’t want a big house anymore. Could be you’ve…
Searching for ways to grow your audience?
It’s like the old adage about a tree falling in a forest: If no one…
All aboard: Training new hires is more than good policy
As a relatively new hire myself, I am well-acquainted with the value of onboarding being…
One agency’s loss, another’s gain
The announcement that Tyla Sherwin-Cole was leaving Dress for Success Quad Cities to join the…
Newest QC forest preserve needs name
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would…
Illinois leads with nuclear power
Illinois should be proud of its approach to energy, especially with regards to nuclear power.…
Developing local talent into our future workforce
What can today’s youth literacy rate tell us about our region’s future? We know the…
Do you have Meatloaf syndrome?
You’ve likely heard of Meatloaf — the late American singer and actor known for his…
Remove obstacles to expand Quad Cities’ workforce pool
The Quad Cities region joins communities across the nation in a talent shortage which is…
Rumler’s departure
A hearty congratulations to Quad Cities Chamber President and CEO Paul Rumler, 42, on his…