Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center
The Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center is a convention center located in Bettendorf, Iowa, United States.
The name for the facility in the development stages was the Bettendorf Events Center. A ground breaking ceremony for the center was held on October 6, 2006. Construction was delayed in late 2006 because the project was $2 million over budget and the Isle of Capri, who was to operate the facility for the city, was completing a marketing study. Once construction got underway it was completed in early 2009.
The facility contains 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m) of space, which includes a 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m) ballroom and eight private meeting rooms. The convention center is owned by the city of Bettendorf and is operated by the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, which is connected by way of a skywalk.
References
- ^ Heitz, David. "The Waterfront prepares to roll out the welcome mat, opens Saturday". Quad-City Times (January 23, 2009). Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Geyer, Thomas. "Bettendorf toasts riverfront development". Quad-City Times (October 6, 2006). Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Ickes, Barb. "Bettendorf event center over budget, temporarily delayed". Quad-City Times (December 29, 2006). Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ "Bettendorf toasts riverfront development". Isle of Capri Casinos. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ Allemeier, Kurt. "Bettendorf premieres Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center". Quad-City Times (October 28, 2008). Retrieved 2011-04-27.