Host Meeting Site
Our meeting will be at the newest convention space in Iowa—the downtown DoubleTree by Hilton at the Alliant Energy Power House, located just two blocks from Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Paramount Theatre. Excellent air service, as well as superb highways and interstates, make Cedar Rapids easily accessible from anywhere in the world.
Cedar Rapids is also:
- The largest corn-processing city in the world
- The second largest producer of wind energy in the United States
- One of the leading manufacturing regions in the United States
- One of the leading bio-processing and food ingredient centers in North America
- One of a few cities in the world with government offices located on an island
- Home to almost 300 different manufacturing plants and two dozen Fortune 500 companies, including Collins Aerospace, General Mills, and Quaker Oats.
- And when they’re making cereal, the whole town smells yummy!
The Cedar Rapids Community
Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.
With billions spent for downtown revitalization, there's an exciting energy in Cedar Rapids as historic cultural venues are renovated, unique restaurants and modern spaces emerge, and neighborhoods are renewed. From the renovated historical Paramount Theatre; to dining at Cobble Hill, Bari and Black Sheep Social Club; and Cedar Rapids was voted one of America's Best Cities on the Rise. As a conference attendee, all you have to do is Show Your Badge for a discount at numerous eateries and attractions in Cedar Rapids.
As the true heart of Eastern Iowa, this All-America City has world-class arts and culture, family-friendly festivals throughout the year, an ever-growing shopping scene, fabulous restaurants, award-winning wineries and breweries, and endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
