10 Mar 2025

Get Your Green on at The Arts Alley Shamrock Market on March 15

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 10, 2025) Downtown Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 15, for its first Shamrock Market.

05 Mar 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Habitat for Humanity Affiliates $100,000 to Support Construction of Homes in Boone and Knoxville

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded $100,000 in State Housing Trust Fund grants to Habitat for Humanity affiliates to support the construction of homes in Boone and Knoxville. The funding is made available through the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based Housing Program.

26 Feb 2025

Quad Cities Chamber’s Q4 Market Report Shows Soft Landing for Economy — But What’s Next?

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Market Report for Q4 2024 explores the shifting factors shaping our local and national outlook. While growth is expected to stay at or near the long-term trend, risks have increased.

24 Feb 2025

Bettendorf High School Senior Conner Brooks Recognized as Finalist in National Merit Scholarship Program

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 24, 2025) — Bettendorf High School (BHS) senior Connor Brooks was recently recognized as a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist.

19 Feb 2025

Illinois Chamber Responds to Gov JB Pritzker's State of the State/Budget Address

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2025) — Governor JB Pritzker presented an optimistic outlook for the Illinois economy during his budget address; however, several fiscal concerns remain unaddressed. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce supports commitments to long-term structural fiscal stability, a strong education system, and forward-thinking investments that promote business growth and new investments in the Land of Lincoln — all with no new taxes.

19 Feb 2025

Quad Cities Chamber's Response to Gov JB Pritzker's Budget Address

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented the Budget and State of the State address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, touching on issues that are top priorities for the Quad Cities business community. The Quad Cities Chamber is providing the following statements in response to the address.

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07 Feb 2025

African American Museum of Iowa Announces New Executive Director

By Melissa Porter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (February 7, 2025) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is pleased to announce that after a thorough and thoughtful selection process, Jacqueline Hunter has been chosen as the new Executive Director.

Hunter will begin her position on Monday, March 3.

03 Feb 2025

Grant Application Period for Funding through Day Foundation, Among Others, Now Open

By Gretchen Frick Small

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 3, 2025) — The Doris and Victor Day Foundation, Rauch Family Foundation I & II, and the Rock Island Community Foundation announce the opening of their grant application period for funding in 2025. Grant information and access to the shared grant portal can be accessed at dayfoundation.org and rockislandcommunityfoundation.org.

31 Jan 2025

City of East Moline Awarded $128,000 Regional Site Readiness Grant from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO)

By Jennifer Walker

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2025) — The City of East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Regional Site Readiness planning program.

29 Jan 2025

Argrow’s House Cafe Grand Re-Opening

By Dr Kit Evans-Ford

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — Argrow’s House Café and Gift Shop will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion on Thursday, January 30, 4-5PM. They are located at 3811 Harrison Street, Suite 100, in Davenport, Iowa.

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