The Quad-Cities has a compelling array of assets but nonetheless trails in benchmark areas and "risks falling further behind high-performing economies due to a number of key challenges," a new draft report released Thursday said.
The 55-page Draft Competitive Assessment was authored by an Atlanta-based consultant and guided by a coalition of area business, non-profit and government organizations which are trying to put together a regional vision strategy for the area.
To read the full story, please click here, or if the story
has been removed, contact Alexia Eanes for more information.