Spring Training — Iowa Conference and Convention Centers Playbook

It’s that time of year again — spring training! Of course, you’re going to need to find the perfect Iowa conference or convention center to host your team. This year, we’ve got some real heavy hitters that are sure to make your hall of fame.

Home Field Advantage - Central, Iowa

There’s a definite advantage to locating a venue in the central Iowa area. You’re close to all the major players in town (Wells Fargo, Nationwide Insurance, John Deere, et al) and you’ve got a championship line up of attractions (Amana Colonies, Des Moines Botanical Center, Blank Park Zoo, etc.) that are the envy of every other location. Just minutes from the North Grand Mall, Ames Municipal Airport, and Iowa State University, the Quality Inn + Suites Starlite Village Conference Center offers business travelers comfy accommodations, free WiFi, indoor heated pool and fitness center, and a banquet and meeting facility that accommodates up to 750 guests.

Grand Slam - Eastern, Iowa

Take your team on the road to the eastern part of the state. There you’ll find meandering streams, limestone bluffs, patchwork countrysides, quaint villages and accommodations that’ll make everyone feel like they’ve slid safely into home. Take the Coralville Marriott Hotel + Conference Center for example. Located just two miles from the University of Iowa, it’s one of the finest hotels in Iowa City with the area’s largest meeting space (capacity 4050), plus 280 guest rooms, 6 luxury suites, and fine dining on site. Another crackerjack choice in the area would be the Best Western PLUS Dubuque Hotel + Conference Center where up to 450 of your team can meet in the newly remodeled space with executive suites, private conference rooms, on-site catering and 150 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Of course, there’s no way you’d strike out if you booked your bunch at The Lodge Bettendorf Hotel + Conference Center. Your event will be ahead in the count when your guests experience The Lodge’s majestic accommodations, with 210 uniquely appointed guest rooms, 14 different room types, mouthwatering dining and meeting space for up to 500.

Home Run - Western, Iowa

No matter the season, you’ll hit a homer when you take the team west. Bases are loaded in this part of the country with scenic byways including Iowa’s Glacial Trail, Heritage Byway, Loess Hills National Scenic Byway and more. The first batter up in this neck of the woods is none other than the legendary Arrowwood Resort + Conference Center Okoboji. Your team will want to go extra innings when they experience Arrowwood’s gorgeous views, grand meeting spaces, golf course, and comfortable accommodations. When you swing for the fences, you’ll surely land at the Sioux City Convention Center. The multi-purpose complex consists of 54,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor meeting and event space, including a spectacular atrium meeting space.

Pitch any one of these major league conference and event centers to your team, and your event is sure to be a hit.

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