Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center Explained

Address:2021 State Street
Location:Bettendorf, Iowa
Coordinates:41.5249°N -90.5045°W
Owner:City of Bettendorf
Built:2006-2008
Opened:January 24, 2009
Construction Cost:$20 million[1]
Total Space:24000square feet
Ballroom:15000square feet
Website:qcwcc.com

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.[2] 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.[3] Once construction got underway it was completed in early 2009.

The facility contains 24000square feet of space, which includes a 15000square feet ballroom and eight private meeting rooms.[4] The convention center is owned by the city of Bettendorf and is operated by the Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel,[5] which is connected by way of a skywalk.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Waterfront prepares to roll out the welcome mat, opens Saturday . Quad-City Times (January 23, 2009). 2011-04-27. Heitz. David.
  2. Web site: Bettendorf toasts riverfront development . Quad-City Times (October 6, 2006). 2011-04-27. Geyer. Thomas.
  3. Web site: Bettendorf event center over budget, temporarily delayed . Quad-City Times (December 29, 2006). 2011-04-27. Ickes. Barb.
  4. Web site: Bettendorf toasts riverfront development . Isle of Capri Casinos . 2011-04-27.
  5. Web site: Bettendorf premieres Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. Quad-City Times (October 28, 2008). 2011-04-27. Allemeier . Kurt .