15 Sep 2025

Illinois Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Meeting

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — On Thursday, September 18, 10:30AM-1:30PM, it is my privilege to invite you to our upcoming Illinois Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60605), our state’s premier gathering of business leaders, policymakers, and community partners. Each year, this event serves as a platform to address the issues shaping Illinois’ business climate, celebrate our shared successes, and set the stage for t

13 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa REALTORS® Support Homeownership through Innovation

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa REALTORS® (IR) have announced the winners of the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition: Central Iowa Community Land Trust, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, and Residential Mortgage Network.

10 Sep 2025

New Illinois CPA Society Research Reveals Readiness Divide Between Early-Career Professionals and Managers, with Growing Skills Gaps Fueling Generational Friction

By Derrick Lilly

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2025) — In response to rising concerns about skills gaps, particularly among new hires, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) — one of the largest state associations serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community — has gathered new survey data assessing the readiness of today’s early-career accounting and finance professionals.

10 Sep 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Improves Again

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business 

09 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Names Spin Lofts Concept in Council Bluffs Winner of Housing Innovation Competition, Paving Way for Development

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 9, 2025) — A panel of industry judges recently selected the proposed Council Bluffs housing development Spin Lofts as the winner of the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA)’s third annual Innovation in Housing Pitch Competition, held at the HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids last week. Led by Iowa-based developer Arch Icon, the project will now advance in the Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside application process.

08 Sep 2025

Four From CPC Logistics Named 2025 NPTC National Driver All-Stars

By Maggie Teson

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI (September 8, 2025) — Four CPC Logistics truck drivers from across the United States were named National Private Truck Council (NPTC) National Driver All-Stars at the annual NPTC National Safety Conference September 4, in Orlando, Florida.

12 Aug 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Rises in July

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2025) — The 

07 Aug 2025

Iowa Bankers Association Launches New Campaign: "IOWA BANKS. Your Partner Through It All"

By Jenica Lensmeyer

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 7, 2025) — The Iowa Bankers Association is proud to announce the launch of its new public image advertising campaign, "IOWA BANKS. Your partner through it all." This initiative spotlights the importance of having a strong, lifelong banking relationship at every stage of life’s journey.

16 Jul 2025

U-Haul Equipment Now Available at State Food Mart

By Sydney Ellis

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 16, 2025) — U-Haul Co of Iowa Inc is pleased to announce that State Food Mart signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Bettendorf community.

State Food Mart at 3715 State St will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies.

13 Jul 2025

U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage for Quad Cities

By Sydney Ellis

DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 13, 2025) — U-Haul® Company of Eastern Iowa is offering thirty days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at three facilities to Quad Cities residents affected by the tornado and flash flooding that occurred on Friday.

The Quad Cities were hit with heavy rains and strong winds, causing residential damage in some areas. An EF2 tornado touched down in Davenport.

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