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Blackhawk Bank announces new strategic leadership plan

MILAN – Blackhawk Bank & Trust has adopted a new long-term strategic plan for its leadership including the immediate appointment of a new CEO, according to a news release from the bank late Tuesday, Oct. 21.  The bank’s board of…

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QC Chamber’s Hob Nosh spotlights local businesses

Hob Nosh – the Quad Cities Chamber’s most anticipated after-hours event, presented by Mediacom, will…

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WIU, SBDC to host working for entrepreneurs April 7 

  Western Illinois University’s Bilingual Early Learning & Family Center, in partnership with the Illinois…

Volunteer at WIU’s new bilingual early learning center April 5

Western Illinois University’s Bilingual Early Learning Center is seeking volunteers to help set up the…

Palmer Hills marks 50 years of golf

Bob Walsh has some great memories of the Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf. One…

Rock Island goal: Protect wetlands, develop property

The City of Rock Island is moving forward on an economic development project on 10…

Rock Island golf courses season opening today

The City of Rock Island’s Highland Springs and Saukie golf courses opened at 10 a.m.…

QC home sales start year off strong QCAR says

Home sales in the Quad Cities are bucking the national trend as real estate activity…

home sales QCAR

Now or never

Everyone knows that Chicago dominates the political climate in Illinois. That puts downstate priorities, which…

‘Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans’ opens at the Putnam

The Putnam Museum and Science Center will feature a temporary exhibit entitled “Indigenous Roots of…

Putnam Museum and Science Center Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans

Taste of LeClaire set for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 22

LECLAIRE – Numerous restaurants and other businesses are preparing to participate in the “Taste of…

Taste of LeClaire

Podcaster, author to headline River Bend Women Fighting Hunger

River Bend Food Bank’s annual Women Fighting Hunger event returns for its fifth year on…

Women Fighting Hunger River Bend Food Bank

ABI Members Thrive On Connections, Partnerships

For many ABI members, participation in Iowa’s largest statewide business organization pays dividends far beyond…

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…

Dave Herrell Elevate Iowa tourism scholarships

Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…