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Getting ready for growth: Program helps businesses take next step

CLINTON, Iowa – Alex Taylor wants to take the fear out of starting or expanding a business. He wants to give entrepreneurs the knowledge and tools to help them move forward with their dreams. “My goal is to inspire you.…

Jake Eikenberry

Deere & Co. earnings report John Deere laid off

Farm economy struggles

GOPEDS runners get ‘full Bix treatment’

Rebel Sanchez was proud of the race medal she earned. The 7-year-old Davenport girl just…

Bettendorf Family Dental: Setting up shop ‘where the families are’

Dr. Marianna Beattie has a goal: Open a dental practice where patients can see some…

What drives Lexus, other businesses to get on board JDC?

If you’ve ever wondered why Quad Cities businesses make such significant investments every year in…

Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities John Deere Classic

From concerts to Clark: 2023 best JDC ever?

The John Deere Classic has never released attendance figures or concession stand numbers. Instead, proof…

New health care offices are ‘a dream come true’

One patient at Absolute Balance Chiropractic looked around the new health care offices in Davenport…

Terrace Dispensary ‘taking cannabis to new heights’ in Moline

Budtenders at Terrace Dispensary have been busy since Friday, July 21, assisting customers and preparing…

Terrace Dispensary grand opening cannabis Moline

In the Works: July 2023 construction projects around the QC

The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

940 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline

Creative recruiting strategies for today

Recruiting has become a significant challenge for many employers, and recruiters must be more creative…

Kathy Seidel

Downtown Davenport leader highlights progress, success stories

Downtown Davenport has been hit with spring flooding, a tragic apartment building collapse and other…

Big Brothers Big Sisters building gets new look

Jay Justin likes to tell a story of how Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

After 23 years as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, Jay Justin recently announced his resignation and retirement from the organization.

Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Truck fans get a ‘really cool show’

WALCOTT, Iowa – Kayla Wildman was busy waxing the cab of a Demaree Trucking company…

QCIA urges business leaders to get on board new Charlotte flight

Quad Citians can begin booking daily “game changing” direct flights from the Quad Cities International…

Ben Leischner Quad Cities International Airport Charlotte

Fairmount Community Center: ‘More than just a gym’

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson is excited about the new Fairmount Community Center.  In addition to…

United Way QC announces $2.8M in grants to 51 local nonprofits

The Spring Forward organization will continue to offer education services. The One Eighty group will…

United Way Quad Cities leaders

Goldbelly helps Happy Joe’s deliver ‘magic’ across nation

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is spreading its “old-fashioned goodness” in the most modern…