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Nation’s small businesses invited to join SBA ‘Freedom 250’ pledge
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting small business owners nationwide to join in its Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge to celebrate 250 years of independence, entrepreneurship, and the enduring spirit of free enterprise. The Freedom 250 initiative serves as a tribute to…
ABI hosts Iowa Manufacturing Conference in October
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together leaders across the manufacturing industry this…
ChildServe to open office in Davenport
ChildServe, a leading pediatric healthcare provider, recently announced the organization is expanding its reach in…
IWD to deploy modernized unemployment system
Unemployed workers in Iowa soon will be accessing a new system in order to process…
QCR Holdings posts $25.8M in net income for Q1
QCR Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT), announced net…
Nussle stepping down from leadership of America’s Credit Unions
Jim Nussle, a former eight-term U.S. congressman for his native Iowa, has announced his plans…
ABI unveils Leadership Iowa 2024-25 class, community hosts
A group of 40 Iowa leaders been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 program of…
Ralston retiring as Iowa ABI president after two decades
After nearly two decades of leading the charge at the Iowa Association of Business and…
Fields named new president, COO at KENT Corp.
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Kevin Fields, a longtime KENT Corp. senior executive and board member, has been…
Reece chairs Iowa Association of Business and Industry board
Chad Reece, vice president, government and industry relations of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, is…
Russell Industrial Park buildings sold for $42.6M to Midwest Equity Investors
Two buildings in the Russell Industrial Park in Davenport have been sold for $42.6 million. One…
Iowa treasurer announces Iowa 529 college plan updates
Iowa 529 plans can help even more Iowa families save and prepare for college thanks…
Sieck named new president of CBI Bank & Trust
Banking veteran Dwayne Sieck has been hired as the new president of CBI Bank &…
GreenState beats lending goal to narrow racial homeownership gap
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Many Iowans are enjoying this holiday season in a new home,…
Per Mar Security ranked No. 14 in new report
Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial…
Closed auto plant reborn as hub for HNI distribution network
“This story was originally posted by the QCBJ” IOWA CITY – HNI Corporation of Muscatine…