Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

10/22/2025

https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/most-influential-survey/

Vote now for the 2025 Most Influential person
The QCBJ has opened voting for the 2025 Most Influential Person, and we need your input! This annual feature recognizes the person who has made the biggest mark on our Quad Cities region this year, whether it be through their leadership, business accomplishments or philanthropic endeavors. The Most Influential honoree will be profiled in a QCBJ print edition later this year. Please take a moment to fill out the nomination form. Readers can vote for up to five people. The survey deadline is Monday, Oct 27.

10/03/2025

https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/theres-so-much-love-of-food-in-this-town/

Jeff Fike had a busy day on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

He was in the middle of the many big and little jobs – and many pallets of food – that need to be done and unpacked in order to open a new business. That business is Gordon Restaurant Market, located at 340 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.

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09/30/2025

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Class of Fastest Growing Companies!

This award honors the region's dynamic companies making significant contributions to the strength of the local economy. This list is alphabetical; the rankings, including the #1 Fastest Growing Company, will be announced at the Nov. 6 awards banquet.

Learn more and register here: https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/event/fastest-growing-companies/

Congratulations to QCBJ's 2025 Class of Fastest Growing Companies:
AAA Court Family Dental
ALM Positioners, Inc
B&B Masonry & Restoration
Barron Equipment Company
C&W Transport Solutions
CBI Bank & Trust
Centennial Tax & Accounting
Clinton Engineering
Crawford Company
Mallard Pointe Kennels
McCarthy Improvement
NextGen Motors of Muscatine
Oertel Metal Works
QC Custom Tees & More
River Cities Engineering, Inc.
Rock Island Electric Motor Repair
Russell
Shaw Electric, Inc.
The Advisory Group
The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C.
Tri-City Electric Co.
Tri-City Fire Protection
Tri-City Ironworks
Twin State Technical Services
Wastyn & Associates, Inc

*Listed in alphabetical order

09/25/2025

https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/10m-harris-family-gift-strengthens-vibrant-qc-nonprofits/

The family of Diane and the late Hunt Harris has made a transformative and historic $10 million endowment to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s newly renamed Hunt and Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

In a news release, the foundation called the gift a powerful investment in the family’s lifelong dedication to building a vibrant, strong, generous community across the Quad Cities region.

The family of Diane and the late Hunt Harris has made a transformative and historic $10 million endowment to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s newly renamed Hunt and Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence. In a news release, the foundation called the gift a powerful investment in the fa...

09/19/2025

https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/qcs-young-professionals-told-to-keep-going-keep-growing/

Some young professionals in the Quad Cities urged their friends and co-workers to “sparkle.” Others urged people to be kind, help others, be mentors and follow their dreams.

Those were some of the top messages delivered Thursday night, Sept. 18, during the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Awards banquet held at the Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport.

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09/12/2025

Get the best local business news on our refreshed website, including features like bookmarking your favorite news stories and a new Movers & Shakers section!

New flexible subscription options are available for print, digital, and dual-market access for the QCBJ and CBJ publications. Check out the comments to get started today.

09/04/2025

An online auction business and related retail store recently opened in Davenport. The businesses are doing so well that the company might open another Quad Cities location in the “near future,” a company leader said.

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08/16/2025

Deere & Co. today announced more than 230 people have been placed on layoff at three of its Midwest manufacturing facilities – including two in the Quad Cities.

Deere & Co. today announced more than 230 people have been placed on layoff at three of its Midwest manufacturing facilities – including two in the Quad Cities. The Moline-based manufacturer confirmed the layoffs in a brief news release issued Friday afternoon, Aug. 15. The company held a series o...

08/01/2025

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new $7 million indoor sports complex in this community could be complete and hosting events in a few weeks.

The Musco Sports Center is now under construction at the Muscatine Soccer Complex, 401 S. Houser St., and near the intersection of Houser and Bloomington Lane. The center is expected to be complete and ready to host events in late August or September, according to Muscatine Mayor Dr. Brad Bark.

MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new $7 million indoor sports complex in this community could be complete and hosting events in a few weeks. The Musco Sports Center is now under construction at the Muscatine Soccer Complex, 401 S. Houser St., and near the intersection of Houser and Bloomington Lane. The center...

07/22/2025

ANNOUNCING: The 2025 Class of Forty Under 40!

QCBJ will host the 4th annual Forty Under 40 awards on Thursday, Sept. 18, to celebrate these leaders and their accomplishments and service to the community.

Lear more online and get tickets today: https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/event/forty-under-40/

2025 Class of Forty Under 40, in alphabetical order by last name:
Ashley Allen Smith
Pat Angerer
Elyce Billany
Nathan Billany
Ellen Champion
Emily Cummings
Andre Davidson
Leslie Day
Jordan Delp
Lukas DeWitt
Jake Eikenberry
Kristin Enright
Tyler Green
Erika Gunn
Ashley Hendon
Kasi Henshaw
Vianka Herrera
Kate Jennings
Jordan Kirkbride
Riane Leib
Mia Mayberry
Alex Mayszak
Jessica McKearney
Kimberly Miller
Tara Miller
Matt Moran
Claire Motto Steil
Jennifer Osing
Douglas Reiling
Randi Rockwell
Kelli Ruggeberg
Sarah Smith
Brett Stewart
Katie Thompson
Mary Van Buer
Angelica Villarreal
Brittany Whitfield
Bridgett Wildermuth
Jordon Williams
Samantha Yeager-Walrath

07/16/2025

Quad Cities Chamber leaders are lauding the new federal tax law signed recently by President Trump that made permanent the regional business organization’s “tax certainty” priorities.

Quad Cities Chamber leaders are lauding the new federal tax law signed recently by President Trump that made permanent the regional business

07/09/2025

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting a new life as a 40-unit apartment building. Those apartments could be ready for tenants next year.

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting a new life as a 40-unit apartment building. Those apartments