Open house Sept. 9 for aspiring small business owners, entrepreneurs

Open house Sept. 9 for aspiring small business owners, entrepreneurs   Thinking of starting a business? Learn from people who have done it!   Join us Friday, Sept. 9 for the 1st Annual Quad-Cities Open House for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs at Black Hawk College.   At 10 a.m., get tips from a panel of business experts and learn from local resource partners who provide support at all stages of development.   Gain insights from experts with local financial institutions, the Greater Quad Cities

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BankORION Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Toby A. Handel has accepted the position of CFO for BankORION Orion, IL, July 22, 2022:  BankORION is pleased to announce the addition of Toby A. Handel as the Chief Financial Officer. Toby joins BankORION with many years of accounting, tax and community bank experience. He is a CPA and spent many years as a Senior Manager with a nationally recognized CPA firm.                Headquartered in Orion, IL, BankORION has over 132 years of experience in financial services with total assets of $600 million.

IMEG Corp. acquires 150-member civil firm

Quad Cities-based IMEG Corp. has acquired christopher consultants, bringing IMEG's civil group to more than 400 team members. Founded in 1982, christopher consultants has provided civil engineering, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, environmental and sustainable design services throughout the greater Washington, D.C., metro region with offices in Fairfax, Manassas, Leesburg, Warrenton, and Richmond, VA, and in Lanham, MD. The firm currently employs 150 professionals, all of whom will become IMEG

Area Manufacturer Invests in Future Workforce with $10K in STEM Awards

DAVENPORT— North Scott High School graduate Taylor Mayhue has been named the overall winner of a $5,000 scholarship, while Karl Jensen of Jensen Home School/Scholé Quad Cities and Peyton Sanderson of Pleasant Valley High School both received $2,500 semi-finalist scholarships. The scholarships are merit- and needsDavenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. has announced the winners of $10,000 in STEM-based scholarships awarded to three area graduates through the 2022 Thomas K. Evans Memorial

Quad City Engineering and Science Council Seeks New Location for The QC STEM Alliance

New Location Search: The QC STEM Alliance is currently in search of a new location in the Quad Cities for the organization to continue to support STEM activities and events.Desire the location has: - Larger areas for workshop, practice fields, separate build rooms for teams, computer lab, and meeting/collaboration spaces. - Many 120 VAC connections/circuits or ability to add. Ability to add 220 VAC circuits - High speed internet or ability to add - Ventilation in workshop.. or ability to addDonations of

Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Partners with Safer Foundation to Adopt Youth Empowerment Session

Bettendorf, Iowa – On average, nearly 350 young adults, ages 16 to 18 are referred for detainment by Scott County law enforcement each year. Safer Foundation Quad Cities’ Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is focused on serving youth who have disengaged from high school and/or have been involved with the criminal legal system. YEP helps at-risk youth overcome barriers in developing critical life and workplace skills, earning their high school equivalency diploma and linkage to employment, job training, or

Mark's Painting Now Offering Interior and Exterior Painting for Commercial and Residential Spaces!

Mark's Painting is an amazing, minority-owned, community-focused, small business that's spreading smiles one painted room at a time. We specialize in interior or exterior painting – whether it’s commercial, residential or government. Our personal attention to detail will help you make the Perfect Purchase every time. Not only are we insured but we make sure you are MORE than satisfied with our work by going above and beyond. Call or email me – Mark Martinez for a free, no obligation quote. References

IHMVCU nationally recognized for outstanding marketing achievements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Amy Orr, VP [email protected] | 563-650-0013  IHMVCU nationally recognized for outstanding marketing achievements  Quad Cities, USA (3/17/22) – IHMVCU ($1.8B assets; 140,000 members) was recently honored with five highly-regarded Diamond Awards for their marketing and business development efforts.   Widely recognized as the most prestigious annual credit union marketing competition, the Diamond Awards, presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA)

QC Restaurant Week to Celebrate the Restaurant Industry

QC Restaurant Week to Celebrate the Restaurant Industry     Every night for seven nights can be a date night, girls’ night out, family gathering, or get take-out because it’s been a long day as QC Restaurant Week is your chance to expand your taste buds by trying new things from more than 55 participating businesses.  In its tenth year, the annual event on March 21-27, 2022, organized by Visit Quad Cities is the perfect time to support and celebrate Quad Cities restaurants.   Visit Quad Cities encourages

Catch the Excitement on the Court Next Week at the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament

After two years, fans are welcome back to the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Women’s Basketball Tournament, affectionately known as Hoops in the Heartland, on March 10-13, 2022, at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline, Ill.  Get ready for exciting action on the court as the tournament tips off on Thursday, March 10 at 4:02 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased at the TaxSlayer Center box office or online at www.taxslayercenter.com.  Tickets are $12, $20, or $25 per day or $65 for reserved seat All-Session tickets. 

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Celebrates 2021 - Best Year Ever

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Celebrates 2021 - Best Year EverRuhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrated 2021 at their annual awards event on January 28th. Chris Beason, President, and Caroline Ruhl, CEO, honored 218 award winners for their 2021 achievements.  Over 300 agents, staff and affiliated business partners cheered on their co-workers during the celebration.“Eight years ago, Caroline set the goal to hit $1 Billion in sales volume. Achieving this goal is an incredible milestone and certainly something we can be very proud

Company Registration is Now Open for the 2022 Quad Cities Corporate Games

Company Registration is Now Open for the 2022 Quad Cities Corporate Games Engage Employees and Build Company Pride through Metro Area Competition  The second annual Quad Cities Corporate Games (QCCG), a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation in partnership with Visit Quad Cities and the Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline and Rock Island Parks and Recreation Departments, will be held June 1 – July 31, 2022. Companies can now register to secure their spot in this annual event.Company pride, corporate wellness,

UScellular Visits Quad Cities Organizations with Donations

  UScellular Visits Quad Cities Organizations with Donations Company Spreads Locally Grown Joy to Support Humility Homes & Services, East Moline Police Department, Brantley Francis FoundaTo celebrate the holiday season and the meaningful value of community, UScellular has donated items to Humility Homes & Services in Davenport, the East Moline Police Department and Brantley Francis Foundation in Geneseo, Illinois.  In order to bring locally-grown joy to the Quad Cities, UScellular worked with its local

IHMVCU donates land to The Arc of the Quad Cities

IHMVCU donates land to The Arc of the Quad Cities People helping people – it’s the foundation of all credit unions and the cornerstone of IHMVCU’s mission to improve the financial well-being of our members, team members and the communities we serve. It’s with this idea in mind, that IHMVCU is pleased to announce the donation of roughly 10 acres of land located at 1801 Crosstown Avenue in Silvis to The Arc of the Quad Cities. “It was the perfect storm,” said Rick Schloemer, I HMVCU Community Outreach

Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. Acquire Wisconsin Accounting Firm

Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. (HK), a Top 100 CPA and business consulting firm in the U.S., acquired Nigl Accounting LLP, a local CPA firm located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.Greg Burbach, Honkamp Krueger’s CEO, states, “We’ve been serving clients in Wisconsin for over 20 years. Partnering with another established Wisconsin firm was a natural step in our firm’s growth. Nigl Accounting LLP’s management and staff are innovative and client-focused and will be a great match for our culture at HK.”  Chuck Nigl, former

Ridgecrest Foundation hosts #GivingTuesday event

The Ridgecrest Foundation is honored to host are 3rd Annual #GivingTuesday event. #GivingTuesday is an online global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. #GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.In years past, we have raised almost $30,000 with the #Giving Tuesday event to

Small Business & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Workshop

Small Business and DBE Workshop  Learn how to do business with the City of Davenport  Topics CoveredExamples of bidding opportunities with the City of Davenport Where to find current open bids How to register as a supplier in the Ion Wave online bidding system How to submit a bid in Ion Wave Typical bidding process DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) designation  Where does this take place?  Fairmount Library Meeting Room 3000 N. Fairmount St. Davenport, IA 52804  Date and Time:  November 18,

Visit Quad Cities Launches Certified Tourism Ambassador ProgramTM

Visit Quad Cities Launches Certified Tourism Ambassador ProgramTM Quad Cities (October 5, 2021) – Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), launches a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) program for our regional destination.  Markets such as Anaheim, Louisville, Grand Rapids, Tucson, San Antonio, Door County, Oklahoma City, and many more have CTAs activated and have seen positive outcomes for their in-destination customer experience.  The Certified

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Meet EXTRAordinary Everlee

Meet EXTRAordinary Everlee + Support Everlee’s Superhero Race for GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities Jodi and her husband Brett, make every effort to raise awareness and funds for this cause that “means the world” to them, their sweet Everlee, their family, and so many others! With every MOVEment you make, you are MOVING the world in a more accepting direction. Who are you moving for?  JOIN EVERLEE’S TEAM: https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/.../extraordinary...DONATE

Genesis Honors Memory of Lost Infants with Unveiling of NEW No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2021 – From great loss came the idea for a special place at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, DavenportFamilies who have suffered infant loss talk about their grief, the feeling of being alone and the feeling of not having enough time.The No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite at the Genesis BirthCenter in Davenport offers families a place to spend time with their baby, make memories, and say goodbye.  Families who have the shared experience of suffering infant

GROUP PHYSICIAN DR. KENNETH NAYLOR PRESENTED WITH GENESIS DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AWARD FOR QUALITY CARE

On Tuesday, February 23rd, the Genesis Health System Engagement Team presented Dr. Kenneth Naylor, physician of The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. with the Genesis Distinguished Colleague Award for Quality Care. This award comes from nominations provided by The Group and Genesis physician colleagues, the Genesis birthing unit, and the gynecological surgery division, who have all benefited from having Dr. Naylor as a leader and mentor for over 30 years.Dr. Naylor is highly accessible to

The Group OB-GYN Practice Opens NEW Clinic in Clinton, IA

[Davenport, Iowa, Feb 1, 2021]The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. opened a NEW Clinton OB-GYN satellite clinic within ORA Orthopedics at 2900 S. 25th Street, Suite B2, Clinton, IA 52732. Compromised of physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant, The Group specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health and offers services from first visits, to pregnancy and menopause. Dr. Jen Steines and Certified Nurse Midwife, Heather Mink are

THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER - DAVENPORT, IA

[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will

THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER

[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will

Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger

Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger! Ashley is a natural born leader with a positive attitude! Patient safety and customer service are her main objectives and she makes it her mission to deliver on those objectives. “I have been practicing Medical Aesthetics since 2006 and have a true passion for making others feel welcome, celebrated and cared for. I do all that I can to learn about the latest medical modalities and products so I can better accommodate each and every person we