MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2020) — The Quad Cities Chamber surveyed businesses on April 13, 2020, to get a pulse on their status during the coronavirus pandemic. 243 surveys were completed.

Current business status

WASHINGTON DC (April 20, 2020) — Congress has already approved more than $2 trillion in fiscal measures to deal with the unprecedented economic and public health crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, while the Federal Reserve has announced trillions of dollars in loans and other extraordinary measures, and it is extremely likely further action will be taken. To promote transparency and accountability, The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has launched the COVID Money

WASHINGTON DC (April 16, 2020) — Word that the $350 billion in funds in the Paycheck Protection Program dried out is upsetting to small-business owners across the state, as well as the head of NFIB, or the National Federal of Independent Business, the state’s leading small-business organization.

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (April 15, 2020) — Four Iowa school districts were presented with awards this week for their commitment to safe working environments. The awards further recognize the districts for their collaboration with EMC Insurance Companies (EMC) to prevent employee injuries and to control workers' compensation expenses.