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Getting to Know Brick and Motor Boutique

By Gabe ZwierzynskiAndy McCray,

21 hours ago

Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast.

Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff.

In this episode hear from the owners of Brick and Motor Boutique. How did the business get started and what's the secret behind its success?

To watch click the video above or catch it on the Our Quad Cities News + streaming app or YouTube Channel.

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