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Expanded Moline school will honor Ontiveros’ legacy

Chris Ontiveros was remembering his father Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9. He remembered how his late father – business and community leader  Robert “Bob” Ontiveros – wanted to help people succeed. He wanted to inspire them, give them an opportunity and…

Q&A: New Group O leader: ‘I thrive on change’

This has been a year of transition for Group O.  After the death of company…

Group O called one of ‘50 Most Powerful Hispanic Businesses’ in Illinois

Group O, headquartered in Milan, is being called one of Illinois’ most powerful Hispanic businesses…

Ex-Pabst CEO, Rock Island grad tabbed to lead Group O

Group O announced Thursday, March 31, that Kevin Kotecki, former CEO and president of Pabst…

Developing local talent into our future workforce

What can today’s youth literacy rate tell us about our region’s future? We know the…

Robert Ontiveros, ‘giant in Quad Cities community,’ dies at 83

Longtime businessman, philanthropist and “giant in the Quad Cities community” Robert “Bob” Ontiveros, 83, died…

Group O expanding, adding jobs

Group O is adding 40 jobs and doing extensive upgrades to its Milan facility. The…