Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center

The Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center is a convention center located in Bettendorf, Iowa, United States.

Address	2021 State Street
Location	Bettendorf, Iowa
Coordinates	41.524861°N 90.504542°W / 41.524861; -90.504542
Owner	City of Bettendorf
Built	2006-2008
Opened	January 24, 2009
Construction cost	$20 million[1]
Enclosed space
• Total space	24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2)
• Ballroom	15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2)
Website
qcwcc.com

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 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m²) of space, which includes a 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m²) 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.

References

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

External links

• Official website