DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2024) — The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $72 million to fund youth homelessness housing across 14 communities, including five rural communities. This funding, through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), will support various housing solutions, such as rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes.

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2024) — Organizations offering training in information technology (IT) skills can learn how to optimize opportunities to secure federal funding for their programs at a webinar presented by 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities proudly announces its partnership with the 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 10, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2024) — The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Businesses) Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5. This is the 33rd consecutive month below the fifty-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose eleven points to 103, the highest reading recorded. Fifty-one percent of owners reported capital outlays in the last six months, down five points from August.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)’s 

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 1, 2024) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive. The survey's overall economic outlook index is 56.67, an increase of 1.41 points from the previous quarter, but down by more than three points from the historical average of 60.38.

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (September 30, 2024) — Kwik Trip announced the addition of a new fuel offering coming to a strategic number of its stores across the Midwest.  The Kwik ChargeTM program will provide direct current fast chargers (DCFC’s) to guests traveling throughout the region. This program will provide a reliable, guest focused experience creating new expectations for how electric vehicle owners charge their vehicles.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced the designation of sixteen lenders and two Realtors® as its 2025 Preferred partners. These Preferred partners are dedicated advocates for Iowa home-buyers, equipped with specialized training in IFA's mortgage, down-payment, and closing cost-assistance programs.

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