28 Aug 2024

Quad Cities Chamber Issues Market Report for Second Quarter 2024

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 28, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber released the Q2 2024 Market Report for the Quad Cities region. The report provides trends and data to help inform companies doing business within the region. Each report provides an economic analysis for the quarter by Dr Bill Polley, Director of Business Intelligence for the Chamber.

26 Aug 2024

Iowa Finance Authority to Host 2024 HousingIowa Conference September 4-6 in Des Moines

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) will host the 2024 HousingIowa Conference September 4-6 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The conference is Iowa’s premier housing event, drawing nearly 1,000 housing professionals for discussions on timely housing topics in Iowa and networking with Iowa housing leaders. The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about housing in Iowa.

16 Aug 2024

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Member Lana Pol Urges House Ways and Means Committee to Make Small Business Deduction Permanent

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 2024) — National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small-business member Lana Pol testified at 

15 Aug 2024

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Announce 2025 Iowa Thriving Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced their newly-designated 2025 Iowa Thriving Communities. The communities of Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Newton, and Waterloo have received designations.

14 Aug 2024

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Problems and Priorities Survey: Inflation, Taxes, and Uncertainty Dominate Concerns for Main Street

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 14, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released the eleventh edition of its quadrennial report: 

13 Aug 2024

Kobi Sushi and Hibachi Ribbon-Cutting August 27

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2024) — Kobe Sushi and Hibachi will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Tuesday, August 27, 12PM. They are located at 5242 Elmore Avenue in Davenport, Iowa.

13 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Award Winners and Legislative Ratings

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 13, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 103rd General Assembly Legislative Ratings.

09 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to Senate Recipient Senator Jil Tracy

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Senator Jil Tracy for receiving their Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is their newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly.

01 Aug 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO Wraps Up 46th Constitutional with an Eye on November Election

By Alyssa Goodstein

ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS (August 1, 2024) — The Illinois AFL-CIO wrapped up its 46th Constitutional Convention at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont.

Four-hundred delegates asserted their trust in the leadership of IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney by voting to re-elect President Drea, Secretary-Treasurer Devaney, and the Executive Board to a four-year term.

31 Jul 2024

State Treasurer Roby Smith Seeks Iowans' Help Reuniting Lost Purple Heart

By Molly Widen

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing National Purple Heart Day by asking for Iowans' help to reunite a Purple Heart held in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, the State's program for returning lost and unclaimed property. "I don't think I can adequately put into words the magnitude of emotions I felt holding a Purple Heart for the first time," said Smith.

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