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“Formulate a vision for themselves”: Quad-Cities girls learn about manufacturing trades


Parr Instrument Company to double its space in Moline with expansion


Deere again makes World’s Most Ethical Companies list


Illinois 2nd in nation for 2023 corporate expansions, relocations


Rock Island production studio to get $3.8 million to build soundstages for large-scale TV, film productions


CIRAS and Manufacturing 4.0 Grants Help Iowa Manufacturers Adopt New Technology and Grow


Quad-Cities International Airport sees busiest January in years with help from new flight


Forum: Iowa lawmakers talk workforce, taxes,


Army’s Jointless Hull 3D metal printer recognized for technical achievement


Quad Cities International Airport celebrates first day of flights to Charlotte, NC


Q2030 new focus: Creating sustainable, regional funding model


New Atlas Roofing plant moves forward in Clinton


Bush Construction wins Coolest Place to Work


Economist finds things to like in ‘economy everybody loves to hate’


Eastern Iowa Community Colleges awarded $875K+ in grants for its truck driving program


Carter, Wilson named to 2023 list of most influential leaders


Tourism, visitor spending in QC reaches $1.3 billion


HNI Corp. honored for achieving emissions goal


State of QCA economy’s expanding growth


Visit Quad Cities celebrates record-breaking summer for tourism


Interns see the value in the Quad-Cities business community


Augustana to welcome one of its largest, most diverse classes


Clinton welcomes new $224M plant Atlas plant


Arconic officially acquired by Apollo Funds, will retain the name


United Way QC launches dynamic QC Emerging Leaders network


Applications open for fall Venture School cohort


Quad Cities International Airport preparing for passenger service to Charlotte


Wind, solar energy facilities in the works for Clinton County


What does a site selector look for in the Quad-Cities?


Hispanic business culture thrives in the Quad Cities


Quad Cities Airport shifts focus to business travel


Bally’s to open new sports bar in Rock Island, sports betting coming soon


Rock Island Downtown Alliance has plan in place for revitalization


Deere reports income of $2.86B in Q2


Grow Clinton celebrates year of ‘awesome’ accomplishments


Rock Island creates, finances pair of small business programs


Army’s Joint Munitions Command has new commander


Central Bancshares to acquire SENB Bank


Whitey’s Ice Cream celebrates 90th anniversary


Amazon plans to open in August


Arconic bought out by Apollo


Local entrepreneurs advance in business competition


Rock Island is sketching out downtown plans


Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park receives site certification


Continental Cement pours $32M into Buffalo plant


HNI to grow products lineup with Kimball International deal


Quad Cities Top 10 Prettiest River Towns in America


Merger complete: Genesis Health joins MercyOne


QC tops Best Small Cities list for remote work


Quad Cities International Airport will get a $40 million upgrade this year


ADM named among nation’s best-managed companies


Purina invests additional $110M in Clinton factory, adds 15 jobs


Chamber CEO LaDrina Wilson named QCBJ’s 2022 Most Influential Leader


There’s no place like home: Quad Citizens leave to explore, ‘boomerang’ back to live


Palmer College of Chiropractic hits record enrollment


Global excellence award calls I-74 bridge ‘engineering marvel’


Thoms: SSA good for businesses with ‘skin in the game’


Deere & Company reports 37% rise in sales in fourth quarter


Iowa celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with record number of apprentices


Arconic trade expo encourages high school students to choose career in trades


I-80 Bridge project settles on ‘Final Four’ alternatives


$156M expansion completed at Clinton Purina plant


Work begins on Iowa American Water’s new $10M facility


“We’re really holding our own:” Area leaders discuss strategies for growing Iowa


Two-ways to do it: Davenport approves conversion of 3rd and 4th Streets


Palmer College celebrates its place in chiropractic history


Viking Cruises inaugural visit to QC on Mississippi River inspires awe


Visit Quad Cities launches two new art experiences


Ecogistics, ranked in Inc. Magazine’s 2022 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies.

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generated revenue by March 31, 2018. Ecogistics is a Quad Cities-based third-party logistics provider that connects customers and businesses in the United States and Canada to transportation expertise, market intelligence and capacity in full truckload, less-than-truckload, and rail modes. Plus, end-to-end outsourced transportation management and carbon emission offset solutions. It was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Moline, IL and has consistently been listed as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States.

Rock Island Auction Company sells Star Wars blaster for $900K


Popular retailer Raygun bringing bold statements and quippy taglines to the Quad Cities


TapOnIt wins at 2022 IMA Summit Awards for Keep It QC Community Gift Card


Army Sustainment Command has new commanding general


QC #1 Best Midwest City for Millennials


Elliott Aviation launches one-of-a-kind apprenticeship program


IEDA Board approves assistance for six companies, award for NewBoCo


John Deere Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States


TapOnIt’s Keep it QC card shortlisted for top award


Von Maur named nation’s No. 1 department store


Amid rumblings in Congress, Bustos says no BRAC is underway for Rock Island Arsenal


Deere & Co. reports second quarter net profit of $2.098 billion


Latest I-74 Bridge ribbon cutting ‘big day’ for Quad Cities


Busch Light team with John Deere to release limited edition beer cans


West Liberty Foods to build new hometown plant


Visit Quad Cities helps celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week


A view for the ages: I-74 bridge bike and pedestrian path opens to the public


Quad Cities International Airport begins $10M airfield construction


Unemployment rate drops 2% in the QC


John Deere enters joint venture with semi-autonomous sprayer manufacturer


LeClaire to star on national TV show ‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’


QCR Holdings acquires Guaranty Federal


LandJet ready to take off with franchising


I-74 redevelopment rare opportunity, patience needed


Editorial: Bring this train home


Quad Cities airport bets on new charter flights with Caesars


A plan for the future - Downtown Rock Island


Scott County is one of the fastest growing counties in Iowa


QC Chamber president: Amazon will change how QC sees itself


John Deere thinks its self-driving tractor can help feed the world


Pleasant Valley community school district ranks best in the state of Iowa


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