Jobs & Economy in Bettendorf

Bettendorf's economy runs on a genuine mix of financial services, historic industrial manufacturing, and hospitality -- distinct from Davenport's own manufacturing-centered identity.

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TBK Bank's Midwest division headquarters

TBK Bank, SSB relocated its real Midwest division headquarters to downtown Bettendorf, with 18 branches across the division, 10 of them in the Quad Cities.

Alcoa's historic Riverdale aluminum mill

Alcoa chose Riverdale, a Bettendorf enclave, in the late 1940s as the site of what was then the world's largest aluminum mill -- a real, historic industrial anchor distinct from Davenport's John Deere-centered identity.

Isle Casino Hotel and the TBK Bank Sports Complex

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf is cited as Iowa's largest hotel, and the TBK Bank Sports Complex underwent a real, cited roughly $75 million expansion -- both genuine hospitality/entertainment and tax-revenue anchors.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.