Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

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

07/08/2025

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present its fourth Best of the Region results. This special edition is our annual salute to businesses, professionals, service providers, retailers and more who our readers say are simply “the best.”

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to present its fourth Best of the Region results. This special edition is our annual salute to

07/07/2025

Brian Campbell secured his second PGA Tour victory of the year by closing with a 4-under 67 to defeat Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first extra hole playoff Sunday, July 6, at the John Deere Classic (JDC) at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis.

Brian Campbell secured his second PGA TOUR victory of the year by closing with a 4-under 67 to defeat Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first extra hole

07/02/2025

Building a “winning culture” is more than just a buzz word for finding success in coaching, business and life, Lisa Bluder told Quad Citians gathered on Tuesday, July 1, to hear the secrets to success from the winningest coach in Big 10 women’s basketball history.

Building a “winning culture” is more than just a buzz word for finding success in coaching, business and life, Lisa Bluder told Quad Citians gathered on

06/26/2025

CLINTON, Iowa – This community is on a winning path. It’s getting more businesses, more economic development and more tourism with special events such as the recent 2025 Tailgate N’ Tallboys country music celebration. That’s the word from leaders with Grow Clinton, the business advocacy organization that serves the Clinton region.

CLINTON, Iowa – This community is on a winning path. It’s getting more businesses, more economic development and more tourism with special events such as

06/19/2025

Streamline to move headquarters to old Moline Post Office

Streamline Architects announced today it is moving its headquarters to the vacant and iconic old Moline Post Office located on the former site of John Deere’s early home.

Streamline Architects announced today it is moving its headquarters to the vacant and iconic old Moline Post Office located on the former site of John

06/11/2025

Nominate a young professional in your life for QCBJ's Forty Under 40 awards!

These awards honor leaders who have made a significant impact in their businesses and community.

Nominations are due Friday, June 20: https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/submit/event-submission/

06/05/2025

The fire is out. Plans are in the works for rebuilding and the customers are returning.

That’s according to the owner of Wallace’s Garden Center at 2605 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, after a massive fire destroyed part of the business on Saturday, May 31.

The fire is out. Plans are in the works for rebuilding and the customers are returning. That’s according to the owner of Wallace’s Garden Center at 2605