Opinion

The Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit helps communities grow

Illinois faces a serious housing shortage that affects communities of every size. Families, seniors, and workers across the state are struggling to find affordable places to live, while local leaders search for practical solutions that can help expand housing options…

Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer

With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth…

Outplacement Services: the beginning after the end

Job loss is one of life’s most disruptive events. According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress…

Renewables aren’t everything

The Iowa Environmental Council’s 2024 Electric Generation Condition of the State report has generated considerable…

Aligning industry & education to build tomorrow’s workforce 

Local industry is facing a challenge that’s too familiar – finding skilled, dependable workers who…

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:…

Medicaid changes threaten future of disability programs 

“You’re sure you’re okay? You just left.” “Yes, she’s great!” “Seriously?” “They have her. They…

Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers

Avid readers of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) or frequent attendees of QCBJ…

Farm economy struggles

We were disappointed, but not surprised that Moline-based Deere & Co. recently announced more layoffs…

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Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder

Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…

Real connections, real change: Empowering Abilities in action

This summer marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law –…

Families gain long-term tax relief under One Big Beautiful Bill

Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces several favorable…

Introducing financial literacy to your children

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, financial literacy is more important than ever. A recent…

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Welcoming new EICC chancellor

Liang Chee Wee served the Quad Cities region admirably as interim chancellor for the Eastern…

How to be interviewed with an AI chat bot

Artificial intelligence is changing how business is done, no more so than in the hiring…

From coffee chats to corner offices: Why sponsorship must replace mentorship 

For decades, mentorship has been the go-to strategy for advancing women in  leadership. It’s well-intentioned,…