07 May 2020

Iowa Small Businesses Finally Receiving Financial Help, 61% Received Funds From Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan

By Emily Carlson

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 7, 2020) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center have released a 

06 May 2020

Secretary Sonny Perdue Issues Letters on Meat Packing Expectations

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last night sent the following two letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat-processing companies. These letters establish the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) clear expectations for the implementation of President Donald J Trump’s Executive Order signed last week.

06 May 2020

Shop Local This May 9 Downtown Davenport Mother’s Day Drive-Thru Event

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership, a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, has organized a special local shopping drive-thru event featuring specials at multiple downtown Davenport businesses, 1-4PM, Saturday, May 9. Shoppers are strongly encouraged to place orders at businesses in advance of the event in order to be able to pick-up curbside or via drive-thru while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

06 May 2020

Treasury Will Borrow $3 Trillion in Just Three Months

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — The Department of the Treasury yesterday estimated that the second quarter of 2020 will see a record-breaking $3 trillion in borrowing, as the country continues to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and related economic downturn.

05 May 2020

Meals to You to Serve 5 Million Meals a Week to Rural Children

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (May 5, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced a major expansion of Meals to You, USDA’s 

05 May 2020

Secretary Sonny Perdue Statement on Economic Injury Disaster Loans Being Available to US Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (May 4, 2020) — US Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today applauded the announcement that agricultural producers, for the first time, are now eligible for the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs.

30 Apr 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 19-25 April 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 19, and Saturday, April 25, was 28,827. There were 27,115 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 1,712 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state. 

The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims was 170,990.

Unemployment insurance benefit payments totaled $51,408,623.02 for the same week. 

30 Apr 2020

Quad Cities Chamber Creates Toolkit to Help Businesses Reopen Safely

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — On April 29, The Quad Cities Chamber unveiled a new toolkit that provides best practices and suggested considerations to help businesses prepare to reopen safely when Iowa and Illinois health officials give them the green light.

28 Apr 2020

ActionCOACH Heartland Presents “Keeping Business Strong” Small Business Webinar

By Marcia Erickson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — ActionCOACH Heartland is excited to invite all small-business owners in the Eastern Iowa |Quad Cities Region to attend “Keeping Business Strong In Our Heartland,” a free webinar on Wednesday, April 29, 4PM.

28 Apr 2020

Iowa Restaurants Across 77 Counties Take Steps to Welcome Back Patrons Pledge to Take Extra Measures to Protect Employees and Guests

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association applauds Governor Kim Reynolds' announcement to begin graduated openings of hospitality and other businesses in 77 counties across Iowa that have had a downward trend in COVID-19 positive cases (see proclamation language below). The Association was in contact with the Governor’s Office prior to the announcement and was able to provide input on the potential mitigation steps all restaurants can reasonably take in order to begi

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