Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

Stay updated with the latest business news in the greater Quad Cities region, which includes Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois, as well as Scott, Clinton, and Muscatine counties in Iowa. The Quad Cities Business Journal is spearheaded by Editor Jennifer DeWitt, who has extensive experience with the Quad-City Times. Supporting her is Senior Reporter Kenda Burrows, a seasoned journalist and former editorial page editor and writer for the Moline Dispatch and Rock Island Argus. The team is also expanding with additional reporters and freelancers. QCBJ covers important topics related to the people, businesses, and challenges affecting the local business landscape. In addition to news articles, they produce various podcasts and newsletters regularly. The journal also organizes several networking and recognition events, including Forty Under 40, Mid-Year Economic Review, and 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, among others. The QCBJ website and email newsletter were launched on December 1, 2021, with the inaugural print edition scheduled for release on January 24, 2022.

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Restored building becomes ‘jewel’ of DeWitt

2 days ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson
New business has passion for yarns, ‘cozy creations’

3 days ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

Jessica Davis loves the world of crocheting. She also loves just about anything to do with yarns, fibers and creating garments. The Moline woman’s passion for all things to do with knitting, embroidery kits, hand dyed skeins and much more now is the centerpiece of a new storefront business called Fibre & Stem, located at […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more. Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.
‘It’s really a beautiful place’

5 days ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

Ved Pal said he couldn’t be happier. The area businessman pointed out some of the many features on the third floor of the renovated Leedy Building, located at 1530 5th Ave., Moline. “I’m just so happy today with everything in here,” said Mr. Pal, who along with his wife, Babli Saini, are owners of the […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more. Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.
Figge Art Museum covered in ‘a dream of light’

6 days ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

The lights are on. And a lot of people are taking longer looks at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport. All those looks are coming because the outside of the museum building now is lit up at night with more than 1,000 powerful, full-color LED lights. Those lights are part of a $4 million […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more. Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.
Boys & Girls Club raises $85K for ‘the kiddos’

6 days ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Jennifer DeWitt

The Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley painted the town red last week as it hosted its Blue Jeans for Blue Doors fundraiser at the downtown Moline club. With nearly 250 supporters, staff, board members, and club kids and their families gathered Thursday, May 15, at the Ontiveros Youth Center, the celebration raised an estimated $85,000 for the organization’s mission and programming. The Boys & Girls Club is located at 1122 5th Ave., across from Mercado on Fifth.
Royal Neighbors celebrates 130 years and ‘power of service’

6 days ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

Wendy Ridenhour loves her job with Royal Neighbors of America in Rock Island. As a customer service official with the insurance and financial services provider, she answers calls and questions from customers and agents who need answers about policies. She appreciates working for a company that deeply cares for people. “They really care about the […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more.
New bank branch, HQ will be ‘coolest building’ in area

1 week ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

Quad City Bank & Trust and its parent company, QCR Holdings, Inc., have found the “perfect spot” for a new four-story, multi-million-dollar business complex. That new building will serve as the corporate headquarters for QCRH, now in Moline, and also will expand QCBT’s banking footprint in the Quad Cities – becoming its sixth consumer banking […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more.
‘This is a big deal’ - QC students start apprenticeship journeys

1 week ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

Ashley Simmons has big plans for her future. She plans to work in the health care field, and she will soon be working an apprenticeship to help turn those plans into a reality. “I want to be a nurse someday. So doing this today, working as a CNA (certified nurse assistant), is the first step […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more. Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.
Leedy Building gets new life as banquet center

1 week ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

Priyanka Saini remembers a time when the historic Leedy Building in downtown Moline looked horrible. In fact, she remembers the day it looked the worst – Sept. 10, 2019. Her family bought the building in 2018, spent a lot of money, time and tears renovating the structure and then disaster hit. A fire heavily damaged […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more. Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal

1 week ago | quadcitiesbusiness.com | Dave Thompson

The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities, and need to be protected from potential budget cuts and a merger plan. That’s the message community leaders delivered Tuesday morning, May 13, during a brief news conference at the Kone Building in downtown Moline. “This is a community effort […] Already a subscriber? Log in Want to Read More? Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more. Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.