Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

01/15/2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, sued Deere & Co. for monopoly practices it said unfairly drive up farm equipment repair costs and prevent farmers from quickly seeking the repairs they need for planting and harvesting.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, Jan. 15, sued Deere & Co. for monopoly practices it said unfairly drive up farm equipment repair

01/15/2025

Moline, East Moline and Rock Island will see a total of eight new electric vehicle fast-charging stations installed for public use in downtown areas through a grant to MetroLINK recently announced by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Moline, East Moline and Rock Island will see a total of eight new electric vehicle fast-charging stations installed for public use in downtown areas

01/13/2025

The City of Rock Island has been selected to receive a $22.7 million federal RAISE grant for the redesign and reconstruction of 11th Street between 31st Avenue and Blackhawk Road (Illinois 5).

The City of Rock Island has been selected to receive a $22.7 million federal RAISE grant for the redesign and reconstruction of 11th Street between 31st

01/08/2025

Big sporting events are coming to the Quad Cities this year. Those events will bring thousands of people and millions of dollars to the region.

That’s the word from Joan Kranovich, vice president of business growth and director of Sports QC for Visit Quad Cities. Ms. Kranovich gave an update on sports tourism in the Quad Cities during a Bettendorf Business Network (BBN) lunch meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 7.

Big sporting events are coming to the Quad Cities this year. Those events will bring thousands of people and millions of dollars to the region. That’s the

01/02/2025

The MercyOne health organization and health insurer Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that will allow patients to maintain in-network access to MercyOne hospitals and health facilities – including those facilities in the Quad Cities.

The MercyOne health organization and health insurer Aetna have reached a multi-year agreement that will allow patients to maintain in-network access to

12/20/2024

QCBJ Women of Influence nominations are now open!

The Women of Influence Awards recognize 10 women who have made a difference in the Corridor as role models and leaders in their fields and in the community, and one Emerging Woman of Influence, poised to take on a larger community-wide role in the years to come.

Nominate today! Deadline is Feb. 7, 2025.
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12/19/2024

Davenport is No. 43 on the annual list of 150 best cities in the nation, cracking the top 50 and placing ahead of Des Moines which dropped to No. 55 in the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 Best Places to Live rankings.

Davenport is No. 43 on the annual list of 150 best cities in the nation, cracking the top 50 and placing ahead of Des Moines which dropped to No. 55 in

12/17/2024

Veronique Fernandez is a big fan of The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport.

The Bettendorf woman, who is an avid movie fan, said the Quad Cities “won the lottery” when the movie theater/cocktail lounge/meeting place opened last year.

“The first time I entered the theater I was blown away by the upscale decor and movie memorabilia. We didn’t end up seeing a movie, but instead enjoyed the phenomenal artisan cocktails. You can relax in the front lounge and watch the bartenders squeezing boxes of fresh fruit while enjoying the movies the bar plays on its large TVs,” she said.

Veronique Fernandez is a big fan of The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport. The Bettendorf woman, who is an avid movie fan, said the Quad Cities

12/16/2024

Quad Cities leaders are lauding recently retired Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Omer Osman for his lasting and significant contributions to Quad Cities infrastructure.

Quad Cities leaders are lauding recently retired Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Omer Osman for his lasting and significant

12/13/2024

The PGA Tour honored the John Deere Classic with its “Most Engaged Community” and “Best Sponsor Integration” awards on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at its annual meeting.

“The John Deere Classic is honored to have won our ninth ‘Most Engaged Community’ award and the ‘Best Sponsor Integration’ award for the first time,” JDC Tournament Director Andrew Lehman said in a news release. “These two awards recognize the efforts of everyone involved with the tournament to serve our two most important constituencies, our fans and our tremendous title sponsor, John Deere.”

The PGA Tour honored the John Deere Classic with its “Most Engaged Community” and “Best Sponsor Integration” awards on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at its annual

12/12/2024

About the QCBJ’s 2024 Most Influential list

The QCBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the Quad Citizens who made the biggest mark on the region within the past year, whether it was through their leadership, business accomplishments, community building or philanthropic efforts. The QCBJ asked our readers in October to nominate those leaders they believe were the most influential, and tallied their votes to build and rank our final list.

About the QCBJ’s 2024 Most Influential list The QCBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the Quad Citizens who made the biggest mark on the region within

12/12/2024

For Bettendorf City Administrator Decker Ploehn the key to success in government, economic development, community service and life is creating and cultivating relationships with people who get things done.

For Bettendorf City Administrator Decker Ploehn the key to success in government, economic development, community service and life is creating and

12/05/2024

When it comes to promoting and supporting the arts and culture in the Quad Cities, Jen Lewis-Snyder wants people to know this: “It’s more than sprinkles on a cupcake.”

Events and places that support arts and culture help the region become a better place, spur economic growth and bring visitors and new residents to the Quad Cities, said Ms. Lewis-Snyder, the executive director of the Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT), a privately funded and operated organization dedicated to championing the region’s cultural vitality.

When it comes to promoting and supporting the arts and culture in the Quad Cities, Jen Lewis-Snyder wants people to know this: “It’s more than sprinkles

12/03/2024

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The KENT Corp. will get more than $5.5 million in tax credits from the state to convert a former button factory in this community into office space. KENT, headquartered in Muscatine, last year announced plans to expand into the former McKee Button Co. building.

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The KENT Corp. will get more than $5.5 million in tax credits from the state to convert a former button factory in this community into

12/02/2024

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11/22/2024

The holiday season in the Quad Cities will be filled with Christmas tree lightings, holiday markets, a balloon parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, cocoa, cookies, carolers and a lot more.

The holiday season in the Quad Cities will be filled with Christmas tree lightings, holiday markets, a balloon parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, cocoa,

11/15/2024

Affordable housing advocates crowded into Mercado on Fifth’s indoor event space on Thursday, Nov. 14, to celebrate the more than $35 million in funding the Quad Cities Housing Council (QCHC) has distributed since it was launched 25 years ago.

Affordable housing advocates crowded into Mercado on Fifth’s indoor event space on Thursday, Nov. 14, to celebrate the more than $35 million in funding

11/14/2024

CLINTON, Iowa – More businesses. More jobs. More commercial buildings. More improvements. Big, bright future.

Those were the key themes delivered by Clinton Mayor Scott Maddasion during the annual Clinton State of the City address presented Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Eagle Point Park Lodge here. The lunch meeting drew about 150 residents and business and community leaders.

CLINTON, Iowa – More businesses. More jobs. More commercial buildings. More improvements. Big, bright future. Those were the key themes delivered by