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Nonprofit viability is business and community viability
A weak nonprofit sector produces a weaker regional economy, as the sector functions as economic infrastructure, not charity on the margins. Local data confirm nonprofits directly support jobs, household income, consumer spending, and workforce stability. Businesses require all these…
The future of business must be human
At Augustana College, we believe higher education should prepare students not just for their…
ABI files suit over Iowa’s new PBM legislation
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the Voice of Iowa Business…
Support a modern, centralized police facility for Bettendorf
Public safety is one of Bettendorf’s highest priorities, yet our current police station is more…
The hardest part is getting out the door
Let’s be honest: sometimes the hardest part isn’t the meeting agenda, the event, or even…
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…
Aligning industry & education to build tomorrow’s workforce
Local industry is facing a challenge that’s too familiar – finding skilled, dependable workers who…
Harnessing employee feedback to drive engagement, organizational success
Employee feedback is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s a strategic necessity. As organizations navigate…
Labor/management groups stand united against Iowa SF 603
The Iowa Senate’s passage of Senate File (SF) 603 threatens the construction industry, undermining local…
How financial institutions can support women entrepreneurs
According to a recent survey by Bank of America, 63% of women business owners feel…
Corridor casino bid amplifies need to invest in QC tourism
I was recently invited by my counterpart in Irving, Texas, to discuss gaming and destination…
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
The second Trump administration has brought significant legal changes for employers, including eliminating certain affirmative…
The business of engaging with refugees in the QC
Early in the morning, refugees from around the world go to work at the Amazon…
New year demands new mindset, approach to ending poverty
It is a new year; filled with new agendas, goals, outlooks and perhaps, new challenges.…
ONSHORE Act can help Quad Cities region
The Quad Cities, like much of the rest of the country, is at a point…
