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Grow QC report offers guide to region’s high-demand jobs
Inspired by the work of the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s education analysis and workforce Thrive Quad Cities report, Grow Quad Cities released its own comprehensive study Thursday, Dec. 11, highlighting the top 100 in-demand jobs in the bi-state region.…
O’Rourke Sales Co. raises $10,000 for Toys for Tots
O’Rourke Sales Company announced a successful Toys for Tots fundraising drive, collecting a total of…
Moline to offer Meals for the Holidays Program
The City of Moline is offering a second round of support for income-qualified residents through…
WIU Giving Tuesday campaign breaks record
Western Illinois University announced it raised a record-breaking $135,800 from 476 donors during its GivingTuesday…
Amazon delivers ‘last-mile’ Davenport station
Just in time for the holiday shipping rush, Amazon’s new “last-mile” delivery station in north…
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum plans major expansion in 2026
WALCOTT, Iowa – The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum here is driving forward with plans for…
Empowering Abilities announces Hall of Fame inductees
Empowering Abilities has announced three new inductees for its Hall of Fame, which honors them…
Cargill CEO Sikes joins Deere & Co. Board of Directors
Moline-based John Deere has added Brian Sikes, board chair and CEO of Cargill, to the…
MercyOne Genesis launches Walk-In Orthopedics Care
MercyOne Genesis is expanding orthopedic services with the launch of Walk-In Orthopedics Care at MercyOne…
Lincoln-Irving being renamed Robert Ontiveros Elementary School
A Moline elementary school that will soon undergo an expansion project is being renamed after…
SBA extends small business award nominations to Dec. 22
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards…
Moline Kiwanis gives $2,109 to five local charities
The Moline Kiwanis Club has announced the distribution of $2,109 in charitable funds for 2025…
WQPT to air locally produced documentary
WQPT PBS will air the locally produced documentary, “I AM disABLEd,” on Sunday, Dec. 14,…
Valley Construction digs into its second century
No company with the staying power to reach 100 years in business got there by…
Most Influential Leader Herrell conjures QC wins
Cheerleader, collaborator, visionary, sorcerer and alchemist. That’s how fellow Quad Cities leaders describe Visit Quad…
QCBJ’s Most Influential Leaders 2025
Here is the complete list of the QCBJ’s Most Influential for 2025. Dave Herrell, President…
