While construction of the new Interstate 74 bridge in the Quad Cities is drawing a lot of attention these days, a new urban destination is quietly rising just beyond the span. Downtown Bettendorf is in the middle of a major transition, and the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is on a mission to make the downtown...
What a great article about how the new Ascentra Credit Union home office project in downtown Bettendorf aligns with both the DBO vision and Q2030 Regional Action Plan! #bettondowntown Read more about the integrated vision HERE>>.
Downtowns deliver significant economic and community impacts across a region, despite being a relatively small share of a city’s overall geography. At its annual conference last week in Baltimore the International Downtown Association (IDA) launched the IDA Vitality Index, a new online tool for benchmarking the vitality of downtowns across the U.S. through measuring three...
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, has announced its new board of directors who will help provide input on the strategic direction of the new organization. Board members consist of property and business owners within the Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) as well as downtown Bettendorf SSMID contributors. They...
Ascentra Credit Union’s new Home Office opened in downtown Bettendorf in late August, marking a another high-profile indicator of growth for the area. Read the full story in the Quad-City Times HERE>>.
A vibrant downtown is the heartbeat of a city where people come to visit, shop, live, and play. Downtown Bettendorf is in the middle of a major transition – a transition highlighted by the new I-74 Bridge that will lead to a more vibrant downtown if we work together and build a strong central heart...
