The Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center is a convention center located in Bettendorf, Iowa, United States.
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| Address | 2021 State Street |
| Location | Bettendorf, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°31′29″N 90°30′16″W / 41.524861°N 90.504542°W |
| Owner | City of Bettendorf |
| Built | 2006-2008 |
| Opened | January 24, 2009 |
Construction cost | $20 million[1] |
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| • Total space | 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2) |
| • Ballroom | 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2) |
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| 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
edit- ^ 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.