Welcome to The Catalyst Center

Layout

Event Format

Max Capacity

Classroom Style Educational Sessions
Workshops
Learning Labs
50 (Closed partition)
75 (Open partition)
Conference Style Educational Sessions
Workshops
Learning Labs
110 (Closed partition)
150 (Open partition)
Hollow Square Facilitated Discussion
Working Meetings
50
Board Room Business Meetings
Trainings
Board Meetings
30
Speaker (U-Shaped) Speaker Trainings
Workshops
Educational Sessions
55 (Two long banquet tables)
Seated Rounds Meeting with a Meal
Trainings
Dinner Events
96
Cocktail Layout Networking
Receptions
300
Classroom Rounds Business Meetings
Facilitated Discussion
Meetings with a Meal
64

Classroom (Closed)Classroom (Open)Conference (Closed)Conference (Open)Hollow SquareBoard Room (Closed)Speaker U-ShapedSeated RoundsCocktail Set-UpClassroom Rounds

Amenities

  • Audio Visual (AV) Capabilities:
    • Classroom has three projectors with drop-down screens
    • Event space has one 75-inch TV and seven smaller TVs on columns to maximize visibility
    • Surround sound connectivity via HDMI hook-up
    • Two wireless microphones
  • Three full whiteboard walls in classroom
  • Guest WIFI access
  • Warming kitchen with direct access to the loading dock for caterers
  • Retractable glass partition walls
    • Separates classroom from larger event space
    • Separates Catalyst Center from main lobby of 180 E Water Street
  • Expansive coat rack near the restrooms
  • Onsite concierge
  • Bar with sink and mini fridge

Food & Beverages

  • Non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, water and pop) are included in the rental cost.
  • Should you need a caterer for your event, we are happy to share a list of preferred caterers.

Technology

Room rental includes access to AV, but not an AV technician.

Pricing*

Weekday Space Rental Rate (Minimum 4 hours) – Monday through Thursday

Chamber/Council Members:

  • ≤ 4 hours – $600
  • 5 hours – $750
  • 6 hours – $900
  • 7 hours – $1,050
  • 8 hours – $1,200
  • 9 hours – $1,350

Non-Members:

  • ≤ 4 hours – $800
  • 5 hours – $1,000
  • 6 hours – $1,200
  • 7 hours – $1,400
  • 8 hours – $1,600
  • 9 hours – $1,800

Weekdays After-Hours Surcharge (before 8:00 am or after 5:00 pm)**

  • Members – $125/hour
  • Non-Members – $175/hour

Weekend Space Rental Rate (Full Day Rental ONLY) – Friday through Sunday

  • $3,000/day
  • All weekend events require a food and beverage minimum spend
  • Please contact Derrick Ricca from the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center for more information on weekend events and availability.

*All pricing subject to change.

**Weekday afterhours (after 5:00 pm and before 8:00 am) surcharge of $125-$175 per hour will be required for rentals, in addition to the rental rate. Facilities are available for evening events until 10:00 pm.

Questions?

 

For more information, please contact Nick Riashi via email or at 269.553.9588.

 

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