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Kyle Carter
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Develop, Invest and Grow Your Business in Downtown Davenport 

Whether it’s starting a new business, searching for real estate or looking for an economic development project, the team at the Downtown Davenport Partnership is ready to help guide you through the process to make your dream become a reality. Through a variety of services, programs and incentives we work closely with investors, developers and entrepreneurs to get you to the finish line faster. 

Navigate below to find spaces, business resources, current projects, and plans. You can also connect with us to discuss your next big idea by clicking "talk to us."

DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT INVESTMENT JULY ’21 - JUNE ‘22

  • 15 completed projects reflect $31 million of new investment
  • 8 projects are under construction representing $56 million of additional investment
  • $27 million in planned projects are still on the horizon for future years
  • $658+ million has been invested downtown since 2000
  • 21 new, retained, or expanded businesses
  • Downtown Food & Beverage Sales Tax Receipts surpassed pre-pandemic levels, reaching $1,187,935M; nearly double since 2012 receipts
  • DDP awarded $58,000 in façade improvement grants to seven properties which leveraged $582,000 in private investment
  • DDP also awarded $20,000 in commercial interior improvement grants to two downtown businesses leveraging $133,000 in private investment

View the complete 2022 Annual Meeting Slide Deck

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Find Space
Find Space
Purchase land, buildings or rent space in downtown Davenport
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Explore the business resources, financial incentives, grants & loans available for downtown Davenport businesses
Plans & Studies
Plans & Studies
Find the latest research, studies, reports and market data to help inform downtown improvements and investments
Project Activity
Project Activity
View the projects activity to learn more about past, current, and future projects in the downtown area.
Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zone tax incentives allow investors to defer, reduce and eliminate capital gains that are reinvested in qualified opportunity funds that hold at least 90% of fund assets in business or…
About the Downtown Davenport Partnership
About the Downtown Davenport Partnership
DDP staff is here to help your business thrive. Learn more about the place management organization that operates the downtown district.