03 Mar 2023

Quad Cities Chamber Issues Quarterly Market Report for Fourth Quarter 2022

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 3, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber has released the 2022 Q4 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 Kenneth A Kriz, Distinguished Professor of Public Administration at the University of Illinois.

03 Mar 2023

FDIC Data: Iowa Banks’ Strong Loan Growth Continues

By Tara Deering-Hansen

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 3, 2023) — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Tuesday released bank performance data for the fourth quarter and year ending on December 31, 2022. At Iowa banks, strong loan growth continued and asset quality measures remained favorable albeit with modest deterioration.

28 Feb 2023

Bridal Expo Becomes Wedding Expo in 2024

By Kelsey Watson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 28, 2023) — Jaycees of the Quad Cities revealed at their 2023 Bridal Expo that the annual vendor showcase will be rebranded as the Jaycees of the Quad Cities Wedding Expo with next year’s event bearing the new name in January 2024.

23 Feb 2023

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2022 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 23, 2023) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2022 top mortgage lenders and Realtors®. The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2022.

15 Feb 2023

Biodiesel Supporters Thank Iowa Lawmakers, Ask for Continued Backing

By Jenna Higgins Rose

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2023) — Some of the most comprehensive biofuels legislation in the country is beginning to take effect in Iowa, a shift expected to improve consumer access to low-carbon biodiesel statewide while supporting the state economy. That’s the message from biodiesel producers, soybean farmers and other supporters as they meet with Iowa lawmakers and Governor Kim Reynolds today at the State Capitol.

10 Feb 2023

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Receives National Award for Successful Reemployment Case Management Program

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 10, 2023) — The American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE) this morning named Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) as the recipient of its 2022 Full Employment Award. The award is given each year to one or more states or individuals demonstrating a commitment to excellence in helping job-seekers become reemployed.

09 Feb 2023

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Submits Comments Opposing Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s Proposed Rule Banning Noncompetes

By Darbi Durham

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 9, 2023) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce recently filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opposing the FTC’s proposed rule banning on all noncompetition agreements nationwide. The Chamber opposes the proposed noncompete ban because it would wipe out Illinois’s recently-enacted bipartisan noncompete-reform law (the “Illinois Compromise”), along with similar bipartisan compromises in many other states across the nation.

06 Feb 2023

Liberty Communications and Midwest Data Center Partnership a Boon for Iowa Businesses

By Brandy Marquez

WEST LIBERTY, IOWA (February 6, 2023) — Liberty Communications Corp., one of Eastern Iowa’s fastest-growing broadband providers, announces partnership with Midwest Data Center, a Missouri-based IT services and consulting company.

This partnership complements Liberty Communications’ existing business services, enabling Liberty to provide a 360-degree internet, voice, and IT solution to small and mid-sized businesses throughout their Eastern and Southeastern service areas.

20 Jan 2023

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.1 Percent in December, Capping Strong Year of Recovery

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 20, 2023) — Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in December, down from 3.9 percent a year ago, while the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December.

13 Jan 2023

Iowa Restaurant Association 2023 Legislative Priorities

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — The Iowa Restaurant Association, which advocates with the state legislature and state agencies on behalf of Iowa’s 6,000+ restaurants and bars, has announced the group’s 2023 legislative priorities. The Association will collaborate on several issues with other industries seeking to address workforce shortages, as well as ways to alleviate a portion of credit card fees charged to businesses that collect state sales tax.

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