WORDS & PICTURES Erik Reader The fast success of the bridal and formalwear shop has led to a recent expansion of its storefront and exponential growth of the business. "I set the bar too high sometimes," exclaims Sheleigh Martin, owner of Celebrate. No,...

WORDS & PICTURES Downtown Rock Island Partnership The Shoppes on 2nd is a retail incubator located a 1700 2nd Ave. in downtown Rock Island. Many communities have created retail “incubators” as a means of nurturing new businesses, affording them the opportunity to...

With customers searching for information online before ever walking through a business's doors, having a strong online presence is a must. Andy Shearouse will share some of the strategies that Augustana's EDGE Center has built up over more than twenty...

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, one of our Rock Island small business owners will share their own entrepreneurial journey - how they got started and the path they took. Learn more about their product or services. Meet business...

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, one of our Rock Island small business owners will share their own entrepreneurial journey - how they got started and the path they took. Learn more about their product or services. Meet business...

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, one of our Rock Island small business owners will share their own entrepreneurial journey - how they got started and the path they took. Learn more about their product or services. Meet business...

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, one of our Rock Island small business owners will share their own entrepreneurial journey - how they got started and the path they took. Learn more about their product or services. Meet business...

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, one of our Rock Island small business owners will share their own entrepreneurial journey - how they got started and the path they took. Learn more about their product or services. Meet business...

By Sean Leary Self-care is the core of this downtown relaxation products shop. A new shop has “splashed” on to the scene in downtown Rock Island. Splash in the Shoppes on 2nd located at 1700 2nd Avenue, Suite 1, last year, and...