18 Nov 2024

Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority Partner to Champion Tax Fairness for Small Business-Owners

By Simon Brown

WASHINGTON DC (November 18, 2024) — Main Street Alliance (MSA) and Small Business Majority have launched the Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition (SBTF), a national initiative to advocate for a tax code that prioritizes the needs of America’s entrepreneurs. This partnership comes as Congress prepares to renegotiate the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ahead of the sunset of many of its key provisions in 2025 — a pivotal moment for small businesses across the country.

18 Nov 2024

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Announces ISave 529 Year-End Giveaway

By Molly Widen

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with an ISave 529 giveaway. "Visit ISave529.com before December 31 and register to win a $5,290 ISave 529 contribution," Treasurer Smith said. "It's the perfect gift that can ensure your child's dreams are as unique as they are."

18 Nov 2024

X Golf Quad Cities Ribbon-Cutting December 5

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2024) X Golf Quad Cities will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Thursday, December 5, 11AM. They are located at 2574 Middle Road in Bettendorf, Iowa. 

12 Nov 2024

Local Entrepreneur Expands Footprint with Second Winmark Store: Style Encore® Davenport

By Kira Obolsky

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — Style Encore®, the unique resale concept that specializes in clothing and accessories, for women and men, has announced the grand opening of its location in Davenport at 5252 Elmore Avenue Suite F The brand is known for supporting their local communities by paying cash on the spot all day, every day, for gently-used casual and business clothing, shoes, and accessories

12 Nov 2024

Iowa Department of Revenue Announces Enhanced Online Services

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — The Iowa Department of Revenue launched new capabilities to the State's integrated tax and licensing system and customer-facing portal, 

12 Nov 2024

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism on the Rise in October

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — The 

01 Nov 2024

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Announces Over $6 Million to Help End Youth Homelessness in Iowa

By US Department of Housing and Urban Development Press Office

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.

21 Oct 2024

Keys to Unlocking Federal Grants for Workforce Development the Focus of Upcoming CompTIA Webinar

By Steven Ostrowski

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 

16 Oct 2024

Visit Quad Cities Partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Advance Accessible and Inclusive Tourism

By Lindsey Row MBA

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

10 Oct 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches National Civics Bee®

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

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.

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