Events Guide Guide to Pittsburgh’S Venues, Caterers & Event Specialists 2019 Corporate Events Guide Guide to Pittsburgh’S Venues, Caterers & Event Specialists
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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT MAY 2019 2019 CORPORATE EVENTS GUIDE GUIDE TO PITTSBURGH’S VENUES, CATERERS & EVENT SPECIALISTS 2019 CORPORATE EVENTS GUIDE GUIDE TO PITTSBURGH’S VENUES, CATERERS & EVENT SPECIALISTS Zone 28 is the ideal location for any social event - from corporate meetings to anniversary parties, and holiday parties to charity fundraisers, we can do it all! Plus, our private event space, Suite 28, will be expanding Coming Spring 2019: outdoors! The Zone 28 Beer Garden will be home to a 187” outdoor television, an outdoor bar, cornhole, and bocce! Beer Garden zone28.com / 412-828-1100 2525 Freeport Rd. [email protected] Pittsburgh, PA Zone 28 Parking logistics: Free, open parking lot right outside. Address: 2525 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Zone 28 is an all-ages entertainment center with so much to offer for events of all shapes and sizes. We offer bowling, escape rooms, laser Phone Number: (412) 828-1100 tag, an arcade, full service restaurant, sports bar, private VIP event Website: www.zone28.com space, and outdoor Beer Garden. Whether you’re looking to hold a Years in Business: 3 small meeting, challenge the group with team building, reward your staff, or something else, we have you covered. Zone 28 has options for Seating capacity of banquet/meeting facility: Varies by space; groups of 10 or groups over 600! 120+ seated, over 600 cocktail-style, add. outdoors Services available: Bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, game room, catering, bar, banquet space 2 2019 CORPORATE EVENTS GUIDE GUIDE TO PITTSBURGH’S VENUES, CATERERS & EVENT SPECIALISTS You can ‘make anything happen’ at events TABLE OF CONTENTS Bella Sera ...............................................................13 locales and want to explore a city? If so, plan for transportation. Or is it better to keep attendees Big Black Grill .......................................................16 onsite and isolated? Think about what the venue can give and what extra amenities can be built into the Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa ..................15 license agreement. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh ...................18 “Companies should consider how the financial commitment of the company will be perceived,” said Circuit Center & Ballroom .................................12 Sheila Weiner, president and founder of The Event Group. If there have been recent layoffs or no pay Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse ................8 raises, an extravagant meeting could give the wrong impression, she said. Heinz Field ..............................................................12 When selecting the venue, also confirm available Highmark Stadium ..................................................9 space requirements and what’s included with the rates for each space. For example, is power included Hughie’s Event Production Services .............20 or is it an a la cart item? And are there enough outlets to accommodate a bank of registration desk Kimberley Ashlee Catering ..................................4 computers? Mattress Factory Museum ................................13 By Laurie Bailey Also make sure there is adequate internet vent planners learn quickly they have to be ready technology to meet the needs of multiple tablet and Metropolitan Club ................................................19 phone-carrying guests. Efor unexpected challenges. Molinaro ...................................................................19 At one event, Michelle Kaminski, a project manager “Wi-Fi is a huge thing no matter where you go,” at UPMC Shadyside, had to have a sleeping bat Huckleberry said. Museum Lab ..........................................................18 removed from outside the women’ restroom without Weiner advises the company legal department National Aviary .........................................................9 distracting the 1,500 attendees. The bat was quietly review all contracts before signing with a venue. removed, and the event went on. Also think about the level of security and if you’re Nola’s Speakeasy ................................................19 “In the world of events, you can make anything going to have private, eventually shredded Olive or Twist ............................................................6 happen,” said Kaminski,who plans systemwide paperwork. quarterly meetings. Huckleberry added a number of other considerations or, The Whale ........................................................11 The key, she advised, is balancing the needs for successful event planning: Be mindful of a of attendees, presenters and those in charge. presenter’s needs and issues that may arise when Phipps Conservatory and It’s staying within a budget while producing a hosting a high-profile keynote speaker. Some Botanical Gardens...............................................16 conference that flows, engages and inspires. questions to address include: Will their address Planning a business meeting involves much more be live streamed, requiring cables running to a PNC Park Events .................................................14 than just calling a venue and picking a date and satellite truck parked outside; do they need a press Rivers Casino ........................................................17 time. Instead, it requires a great deal of time and conference room; and will the audio-visual provider thoughtful planning. need a set-up day? Ruth’s Chris Steak House ................................10 And since events can range as high as $100,000 or Menu planning requires attention to detail, especially more, it’s critical that those in charge monitor every dietary needs like gluten-free and vegan requests. It Tara - A Country Inn ............................................15 detail very closely. also affects your budget – plated is more expensive Terrene Restaurant .................................................4 than buffet, but is there time to have attendees walk Once the date, time and size of the event are through the line? established, a planner needs to recognize the The Boulevard Lounge .......................................11 event’s audience and goals, said Jamie Huckleberry, “If you have a group that is very much director of event services at the David L. Lawrence environmentally focused, you want to create menus The Fluted Mushroom ........................................12 Convention Center. that are more built to them,” Huckleberry said. Topgolf.....................................................................18 Is it a training meeting or a time for volunteer work? Finally, realize that with some components, it’s Do presenters want to meet, grab some lunch and difficult to accommodate everyone. Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh .............................................11 report back to work, or is it a retreat with team- “The biggest question I get at every single Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack ......6 building activities? event is the temperature. It’s too hot, it’s Next, consider how a venue will set the tone for too cold – you’re never going to please Zone 28 ......................................................................2 the goals. Will attendees be flying in from different everybody,” Kaminski said. ON THE COVER The UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University is a new multi- The arena seats 4,000 for concerts and special events and can be purpose events venue and includes corporate meeting space. This full- configured to accommodate 600 for banquets and 100 booths for service facility has on-site AV technology and in-house catering provided trade shows. Throughout the facility, there are several additional event by Parkhurst Dining. spaces available. The UPMC Health Plan Conference Center features a 5,000-square- The facility is owned by Robert Morris University and managed foot meeting hall that seats up to 300 for banquets and 525 theater by OVG Facilities. style. The hall also can be configured into five separate rooms and is Booking inquiries can be directed to Megan Orient, Conference Sales complemented by two boardrooms and two reception areas. Manager at (412) 397-2014 or [email protected]. 3 2019 CORPORATE EVENTS GUIDE GUIDE TO PITTSBURGH’S VENUES, CATERERS & EVENT SPECIALISTS I m a g i n a t i v e m e n u s . C r e a t i v e p r e s e n t a t i o n s . U n p a r a l l e l e d s e r v i c e . Introducing off-site catering like any other. Taking our culinary talents to you. Take your next event or meeting out of the office to our new restaurant Terrene, conveniently located in Station Square, with indoor and patio seating. kimberleyashleecatering.com/corporate-events | 412-855-1309 Kimberley Ashlee Catering & Services available: Catering Terrene Restaurant Beverage & Bar Service Address: 224 West Station Drive, Planning Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Rental and Equipment Coordination Phone Number: (412) 855-1309 Service Staff Website: www.kimberleyashleecatering.com Parking logistics: Parking Garage and Parking Lot for Terrene Restaurant located within Station Square Years in Business: 8 We’re on your team! Allow us to handle the details so you can Seating capacity of banquet/meeting facility: concentrate on the big picture. Our clients have come to depend on our Banquet: 40 fi rst-rate menu selections and exceptional service. Eliminate the “bored” Cocktail Style: 80 room with non-traditional options like your own company-branded food truck, and interactive food stations, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated wine and liquor selection. Redefi ne your next event with hands-on culinary activities, and