American Rescue Plan Act

Rock Island creates, finances pair of small business programs

The City of Rock Island and a key downtown partner are currently offering $1.25 million in critical small business assistance through a pair of new programs. Rock Island’s Community and Economic Development Department, in partnership with DARI (Development Association of…

Deadline extended for Moline forgivable loan program

Moline micro-businesses seeking to take part in the city’s second round of forgivable loans now…

Quad Cities Chamber goes “All In” for Illinois

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is joining nearly 50 chambers across the state in…

Quad Cities area businesses receive Illinois B2B grants

Thirty businesses in Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties recently received a share of the…

Despite COVID, healthier 2022 predicted for Rock Island

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms’ state of the city address to aldermen Monday included a…

RI downtown revitalization steps closer to reality

A $7 million Downtown Rock Island revitalization plan took a major step forward Monday after…

Microloans help Moline businesses weather pandemic storm

Nitta Jones can keep teaching kids to dance. Dr. Geri Kruckenberg can keep helping patients.…