Isle of Capri Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf. Meeting and banquet facilities can accommodate groups or special events as large as 1,000 people. The convention center features six meeting rooms, including a 9,600 squqre foot grand ballroom and a 750-space parking garage. (563) 359-7280; www.isleofcapricasino.com/bettendorf

The i wireless Center Conference Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. This 18,000-square-foot conference center easily transforms from a grand ballroom to six individual meeting rooms, ideal for wedding receptions, class reunions, meetings, etc. (309) 764-2001, ext. 334; www.iwirelesscenter.org

QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. A 60,000-square-foot exhibition hall and 4,600-square-foot auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 in a converted factory. It opened in 1987 and is used for major trade shows and exhibitions. (309) 788-5912; www.qccaexpocenter.com

Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. A 6,444-square-foot tropical conservatory plus outdoor gardens displaying various seasonal flowers, a horticultural library, classrooms, gift shop, art exhibits, free parking and a 200-seat banquet room for meetings and receptions. (309) 794-0991; www.qcgardens.com

RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Houses two exhibition/reception halls, 10 breakout meeting rooms with movable partition walls, spacious public concourses, two attached hotels and two park areas for outdoor events. Hosts a variety of public and private functions year-round, including conventions, trade shows, expositions and the annual Festival of Trees. A skywalk connects the center to a hotel complex, a parking ramp and the Adler Theatre. (563) 326-8500; www.riverctr.com