Economy

For small businesses, 2020 has been anything but business as usual. And for those of us in the business of beauty, we learned just how essential our “non-essential” businesses really are! The fact that there was nowhere to go and nothing to do during the more than 2-month-long nationwide shutdown didn’t stop our clients from wanting their hair and nails done. Too many queens just couldn’t bear the thought of an unkept crown. After weeks of pleading for an appointment, one of my clients texted a crying face emoji with a message stating her scalp had stopped breathing!

John Deere is making changes to meet customer needs and do it faster.

Michelle O'Neill reports today, the company announced it's re-structuring and implementing a new operating model. 

The co-owner of Dory's Hallmark stories in the Quad Cities is eager for customers to come back. The card and gift shops are located in North Park and South Park Malls. 

Herb Trix has more.

Owners of businesses in the Illinois Quad Cities are asking Governor J.B. Pritzker to allow them to re-open at the same pace as Iowa Quad Cities businesses. 

Michelle O'Neill reports Monday morning, the Chamber of Commerce, elected officials, and business leaders discussed the damage being done to the regional economy by the lack of balance.