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QCBJ Newsmakers: Staples thrives in grad school, more inmates work to graduate
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s staff includes some of the biggest stories we brought you during 2024. Each story also includes an update on the…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Gipple lived QCRH’s value of relationships in his honeymoon phase
The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Figge art display is ‘proud new symbol for our community’
The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and…
LandJet to host franchise pop-up event in Bettendorf
LandJet, a luxury transportation business serving the corporate traveler space, will host a franchise pop-up…
Notable Iowa laws will take effect New Year’s Day 2026
Though Iowa lawmakers approved 176 bills in 2025 and Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed most…
Brissman Foundation awards $160k to 36 nonprofits serving Milan
The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation recently awarded more than $161,000 to…
Lee announces $50M investment, leadership change
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is getting $50 million in investments, a new chairman of…
Illinois DOT ready to do what it takes to win QC passenger rail
The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and most…
After pivotal year, Grow QC, chamber seek more in 2026
As the bi-state region enters 2026, the Quad Cities Chamber and its Grow Quad Cities…
State 18 brings ‘good vibes’ to downtown Bettendorf
State 18 – a new bar that features a golf simulator and an outdoor patio…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Project Gateway Phase 2 lifts off soon
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: WIU-QC campus moving forward
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the…
Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high…
MRCF announces new partnership in grant awards
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) and Old National Bank Wealth Management (ONB) are partnering…
12 groups awarded $315k in QC River Connection Grants
The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC) will award $315,000…
Rock Island survey seeks QC input to guide public planning
Rock Island residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their thoughts through the city’s…
