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Illinois designates Moline as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone, opening up development incentives


What’s happening in Springfield? Illinois Quad-Cities lawmakers give updates on state budget challenges


Investing in the Quad Cities


Quad Cities Chamber CEO named among Iowa’s most influential business leaders


QC #5 best city for first-time homebuyers


Quad Cities Chamber releases report on in-demand jobs in the area; see what they are


Quad Cities report identifies top 100 high-priority jobs, highlights workforce shortages


Economist forecasts ‘cautiously optimistic’ 2026 U.S. growth


Shopping small will keep small businesses bright


Quad Cities business leaders hear economic forecast, challenges ahead


Kraft Heinz to invest $60 million in its Muscatine plant


Birdies for Charity raises record $16.9 million during 2025 John Deere Classic


$50 billion Illinois infrastructure plan includes three Rock Island County bridge projects


Illinois veto session could unlock funds for Quad Cities passenger rail


Augustana College recognized as national ‘Dream School’


Quad Cities Chamber excited about launch of new development program Grow Quad Cities


Successful John Deere Classic week capped by Campbell’s playoff victory


USA Today names VonMaur #2 best department store


Quad Cities send letter to Army secretary about the Rock Island Arsenal’s future


New Whitey’s scoops up second Bettendorf location


Hilltop CDC tabs first director to lead College Hill’s next phase


New retail center to bring Burn Boot Camp, Tropical Smoothie Cafe


Downtown Davenport Partnership celebrates $29 million in investments for the city


Skip-a-Long looking to open new day care in Rock Island


Deere again one of most community-minded U.S. companies


Title sponsorship of John Deere Classic extended through 2030


Moline nabs $3M IDOT grant for downtown streetscape projects


Why does Amazon want to expand in Davenport? Amazon official explains


Iowa and Illinois transportation officials want public input on Centennial Bridge


East Moline revitalization project has started


QC manufacturer ALM Positioners acquired by new owners


Davenport Downtown Partnership adds downtown patrols through pilot program


Airport upgrades better situate the Quad-Cities for growth


‘The front porch of Iowa:’ Davenport breaks ground on Main Street Landing riverfront park


Wall Street Journal: Trump’s Trade War Arrives in America’s Heartland


Report seeks to build on ‘limitless’ QC opportunities


Quad Cities Chamber pushes for direct rail route as funding deadline nears


Purina Davenport sets record, feeding 10 million pets a year


Illinois considers a middle-income housing program, inspired by the Quad Cities Chamber


Leaders gather for Quad Cities Chamber Mayors Breakfast Friday morning


‘Reinvest in Rock Island’: Mayor says the city is doing its part


Atlas Roofing plant expected to open in summer 2026


Bi-State seeks input on Thrive 2055 transportation plan


Davenport’s Hilltop Campus Village asks for public feedback for neighborhood master plan


Why employers should ‘kick the tires’ on DoD interns


Arsenal leader hopes internship a bridge to new career


$1.28M grant helps MetroLINK’s efforts to electrify main street


A look at Moline, Rock Island and East Moline priorities heading into 2025


Illinois Quad-Cities collaborate on economic benefit zone


Moline to Charlotte flight continues to see high interest, reaches first anniversary


Quad Cities cracks U.S. News’ top 50 Best Places to Live list


Quad Cities Chamber celebrates successful 2024, looks forward to 2025 expansion


Corn Belt Ports help unleash flood of state, federal, local investment


Editorial: Corn Belt Ports position Quad-Cities for investment


Development, ease of living makes Quad Cities attractive


DOT meetings provide updates on new I-80 bridge study


A place to raise a family: Chamber CEO Peter Tokar on what drew him to the Quad Cities


Iowa governor says 10-day trade trip to India already bearing fruit


Quad Cities International Airport awarded federal funding


Quad Cities apprentice programs give students business connections


New hospital complex in works for northern Bettendorf


Quad Cities International Airport celebrates milestone in Project GATEWAY


Leaders, stakeholders to help guide NorthPark Mall rebirth plan


Local universities unveil Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute


Grow Quad Cities being launched to push economic development


In the Works: August 2024 construction projects around the QC


Support Grow Quad Cities


Hear from Chamber new president and CEO at Annual Meeting


Davenport center among $4.6B Amazon reports investing in Iowa


Bettendorf’s ‘economic engine’ continues to rev up


Davenport’s Northwest Bank to be acquired by Time Bank


Quad-City Times Bix 7 has become the spirit of Quad-Cities


Bi-State panel OKs $3M in TASA funds for QC trail projects


Hinson takes command of Army Sustainment Command (ASC)


Oertel Metal growing, looking for room to expand


Fields named new president, COO at KENT Corp.


Modern Woodmen on Forbes’ Best Life Insurance Companies list


Iowa craft brewers generate $1.25 billion in economic impact


Technology helps Revolute Machine in Coal Valley advance manufacturing


‘The best ones that are made’ Standard Byke Company leads the BMX industry for 33 years


Riverfront, downtown development shoring up future for Quad-Cities


John Deere Classic adds $70.9M to economy, helps drive QC regional growth


Quad Cities International Airport has busiest month since 2019


Federal funds, post-pandemic trends help Illinois Quad-Cities reimagine downtowns


QC arts leaders review economic impact


Deere & Company reports quarterly income of $2.370 billion


Which commercial real estate markets are booming in the Quad Cities


Bettendorf awaits 288-unit apartment complex near The Plex


Davenport’s Federal Point apartment complex almost complete


Rock Island veterans’ housing project in the works


Moline OK’s $6.8M redevelopment at old JCPenney


“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


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