This document summarizes the key events and accomplishments of the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) over the past 25 years from 1990 to 2015. It highlights the opening of new attractions, facilities, and businesses in the Quad Cities area that contributed to tourism. It also lists QCCVB board members and provides statistics on tourism spending, tax receipts, and hotel growth that demonstrate the positive economic impact of the QCCVB's work over the past quarter century. The president of the QCCVB encourages remembering the leaders and partners who implemented the long-term vision that has benefited the local tourism industry.

2. 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
-Jumer’s Casino Opens
-Front Street Brewery Opens
-Riverboat Gaming Commences-QCCVB Formally Created
-ComedySportz Q-C Begins
-The Mark of the Quad Cities Opens -RiverCenter Expansion Opens
We celebrate 25 years of accomplishments
but let’s remember the work, the time, and
the talent that went before us to build the
foundation upon which we today stand.
So as you review the timeline, the economic impact,
the evolution of the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors
Bureau, and the accomplishments of the past quarter
of century, be sure to thank the leaders, partners,
boards of directors and staff who have successfully
implemented a larger vision for our destination.
- Joe Taylor
President/CEO
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau

3. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
-Quad City Mallards Begin -QCCVB Launches Website -John Deere Pavilion Opens
-Family Museum Opens
-Quad City Botanical Center Opens
-Lady Luck Casino Hotel Opens
-Quad City Steamwheelers Start
Best Western Plus
Steeplegate Inn
Bi-State Regional Commission
Black Hawk State Historic Site
Butterworth Center/
Deere-Wiman
Celebration River Cruises
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
City of Bettendorf
City of Davenport
City of East Moline
City of Moline
City of Rock Island
Deere & Company
Family Museum
Figge Art Museum
Genesis Medical Center
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Heart of America Group
Holiday Inn Rock Island
Hotel Davenport
Illinois Office of Tourism
Iowa Tourism Office
Johannes Bus Service
John Deere Classic
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Mel Foster Company, Inc.
Mississippi Valley Blues Society
Mississippi Valley Fair
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Putnam Museum & Science
Center
QCCA Expo Center
Quad Cities Chamber of
Commerce
Quad Cities River Bandits
Quad City Air Show
Quad City Arts
Quad City International Airport
Quad City Music Guild
Quad City Symphony
Orchestra
QCCVB MEMBERS FOR 25 YEARS
Rhythm City Casino
RiverCenter/Adler Theatre
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
Rock Island County
Scott County
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park
Tri-State Travel
Twilight River Cruises
UnityPoint Health
Village of East Davenport
Wells Fargo

4. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
-German American Heritage Center
Opens & TPC Deere Run Opens
-New Visitor Center at the Airport -Giant Screen Theatre Opens at
The Putnam
-Whitewater Junction Opens -River Music Experience Opens
-Lavender Crest Winery Opens
837.03
SPENT IN COUNTY FROM TRAVEL IN $ MILLIONS
13.18
LOCAL TAX RECEIPTS FROM TRAVEL IN $ MILLIONS
150.12
215.36
364.14
621.67
514.26
2.91
3.84
5.92
9.34
8.83
 Rock Island County  Sco County  TOTAL  Rock Island County  Sco County  TOTAL

5. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
-Figge Art Museum & Skybridge Opens
-Bucktown Center for the Arts Opens
-Black Hawk State Historic Site
Named 7 Wonders of Illinois
-New Jumer’s Casino & Hotel Opens
-Public Tours of John Deere Harvester
-Quad-Cities Waterfront Center Opens-Hosted 75th Iowa Women’s
Bowling Tournament
MEETINGS BOOKED BY QCCVB GROUPS BOOKED BY QCCVB WEBSITE VISITATION

6. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
-Mississippi River Distilling Co. Opens
-Hotel Blackhawk Opens
-Schwiebert Riverfront Park Opens
-RAGBRAI Ends in Davenport -Karpeles Manuscript Library Opens -Fyre Lake Golf Course Opens -Ferris Wheel Opens at Modern
Woodmen Park
QUAD CITIES
HOTEL
ROOM
GROWTH
25 YEARS
 Occupancy Rate %  Number of Hotel Rooms Source: Smith Travel Report

7. 2015 2016
-Named No. 1 Minor League Market
2016
QCCVB LOGOS THROUGH THE 25 YEARS
President: Bill Renk, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
1st Vice Chair: Nancy Ballenger, Isle Casino Hotel
2nd Vice Chair: Deanna Jensen-Valliere, V’s Golf Shop
Treasurer: Ben McCready, City of Rock Island
David Anderson | John Deere Store
Steve Ballard – Rock Island County Representative
Carmen Darland | Quad City Arts
Tim Huey – Scott County Representative
Nick Jannes – City of East Moline Representative
Rick Palmer – City of Davenport Representative |
RiverCenter/Adler Theatre
Mayor Scott Raes – City of Moline Representative
Jeff Reiter – City of Bettendorf Representative
Myron Scheibe | Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Connie Schlichting | Kinseth
QCCVB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
-Host MVC Women’s Basketball
Tournament