18 Jun 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 7-13 June 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, June 7, and Saturday, June 13, was 9,516. There were 8,717 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 799 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims for June 7-13 was 154,752, down 3,516 from the previous week.

17 Jun 2020

Shop Local by Strolling and Scrolling June 20 at Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru Event

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2020) — Back by popular demand, the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, has organized the second Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru, a local and dining shopping event featuring specials at more than a dozen businesses from 1-4PM, Saturday, June 20 in advance of Father’s Day.

16 Jun 2020

Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund Letter of Interest Submission Deadline: July 31, 2020

By Iowa Women's Foundation

CORALVILLE, IOWA (June 16, 2020) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is currently accepting Letters of Interest (LOI) for the Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund (BCCCSF). This fund is in its fourth year and is designated to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and girls through efforts directly related to creating solutions to the child-care crisis.

15 Jun 2020

Illinois Business Leaders, Chamber Outline Damage to State Economy

By Erin Platt

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 15, 2020) — Representatives of area Illinois businesses across multiple industries gathered Monday to share personal experiences of continued long-term closure on their companies. They also encouraged Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to allow more businesses to re-open sooner to help mitigate the long-term economic impact on Illinois businesses as they fall further behind Iowa.

12 Jun 2020

COVID Money Tracker

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2020) — In response to the current pandemic and economic crisis, Congress and the President have enacted $4 trillion in spending, benefit payments, grants, loans, tax cuts, tax deferrals, and other measures to support the economy. So far, over half that money — $2.1 trillion — is out the door. The remaining dollars are largely flowing as expected.

12 Jun 2020

QC River Bandits and Purina Pet Food Pantry at Modern Woodmen Park

By Joseph Kubly

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 12, 2020) — The Quad Cities River Bandits and Purina are teaming up to hold a contactless drive-thru pet-food pantry on Saturday, June 20, beginning at 2PM at Modern Woodmen Park, to help pet-friendly families financially impacted by COVID-19.

11 Jun 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 31 May-6 June 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 11, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, May 31, and Saturday, June 6, was 10,112. There were 9,265 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 847 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.  The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims for May 31-June 6 was 159,966, down 2,596 from the previous week.

10 Jun 2020

Quad Cities Chamber Offers No-Cost Access to EICC’s Manufacturing Program

By Erin Platt

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2020) — The Quad Cities Chamber has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to offer ten students limited, no-cost access into their Manufacturing Awareness Program “25 in 25.”

The 90-day free online-training program provides full access to self-paced learning modules for exploring and earning certifications toward a career in manufacturing. It includes 25 different courses, each lasting no more than one hour.

09 Jun 2020

Debunking Debt Myths in the COVID Economy

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (June 9, 2020) Federal debt held by the public is slated to grow by roughly $4 trillion in fiscal year 2020 and exceed the size of the economy by year’s end. Much of this borrowing is inevitable and desirable — though not costless — in light of the current pandemic and economic crisis.

09 Jun 2020

IAble Reaches New Heights with $5 Million in Assets

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 9, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience program, IAble, has reached $5 million in assets since its inception three years ago. "IAble is designed to provide individuals with disabilities and their families the opportunity to plan for their financial well-being," Fitzgerald said.

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