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Alternate Meeting Room Facilities Columbia, Missouri Alternate Meeting Room Facilities Columbia, Missouri Last Updated: June, 2014 CITY LOCATIONS ARC—ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION CENTER 1701 W. Ash St., Columbia, MO, 65201 (573) 874-7700 www.gocolumbia.com/ParksandRec/ARC/ The ARC has 2600 sq. ft. of meeting room space which can be divided into three meeting rooms, two, or one large meeting room. Each has a sink, counter, and outlets to serve your needs. RIECHMANN PAVILION Stephens Lake Park 2300 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO, 65201 (573) 874-7460 (For reservations) http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks_and_Facilities/Facility_Reser vations/Riechmann/ —2,000+ sq. feet for up to 150 people. —Kitchen facilities and outdoor playgrounds and grills. PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 3801 Ponderosa St., Columbia, MO, 65203 (573) 443-8936, Contact: Amy E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (573) 875-5268 http://members.socket.net/~bchs/ —Conference room seats up to 20 people. —Auditorium seats 70 people or 50 people with tables and chairs. —Veranda seats 125 people. —Kitchen available. BOONE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 1413 Rangeline St., P.O. Box 797, Columbia, MO, 65205-0797 (573) 449-4181 Contact: Denise Scott E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (573) 441-7272 www.BooneElectric.com —2,320 sq. ft. total —Can accommodate two groups as well as for BEC to hold all-employee meetings for our 109 employees. —Meeting room is available only for non-profit entities and their meetings. CENTRAL MISSOURI EVENT CENTER 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road, Columbia, MO, 65202 (573) 474-9435 ph. (573) 474-8224 fax Contact: [email protected] www.centralmissourieventscenter.com —Multipurpose Room: 1,400 person capacity, 22,000 sq. ft. —Main Arena: 3,800 person capacity, 66,000 sq. ft. —224 horse stalls —Indoor warm up ring —On-site concession —500+ RV hook ups —Grandstand Good venue for concerts, outdoor motorsports and more. Versatile facility capable of anything from agriculture to trade shows and conferences. COLUMBIA BOARD OF REALTORS 2309 I-70 Dr. NW, Columbia, MO, 65202 (573) 446-2405, Contact: Nancy Cook Fax: (573) 446-2646 www.cbor.mls.com —Large conference room, seats 70 banquet-style or 130 theater-style. —Kitchen available. COLUMBIA BUSINESS CENTER 3610 Buttonwood, Ste. 200, Columbia, MO, 65201 Phone: (573) 886-8900, Contact: Jessica Fax: (573) 886-8901 http://www.buttonwoodbusinesscenter.com/ Get the most from your meeting in a professional environment designed with one purpose in mind: productivity. Meeting rooms can be booked by the hour, half-day or full day and are available to Buttonwood tenants and non-tenants. Our Large Conference Room accommodates 8-10 people, the Small Conference Room accommodates up to 4 people. Private Day Office is perfect for one person to work in private or meet with one or two clients. We provide: —Reception services and waiting area for clients. —Free wireless internet. —Conference call capabilities in all rooms. —Coffee, tea and water services. —White board and flip chart. —Board room equipped with audio/visual technology. COLUMBIA ELKS CLUB/CBO BANQUET FACILITY 4747 East Elk Park Drive (1.5 miles east of Hwy 63 on WW (Broadway)), Columbia, MO (573) 442-6416, Contact: Pamela Slama (573) 657-2337 [email protected] www.elk.org (national website), [email protected] —One large banquet room to accommodate 440+ people seated. Room can be divided into two rooms to accommodate 200+ people. Private dining room space available for breakout/eating space for 70 people. —Handicap-accessible and multiple restrooms. —Ample parking spaces available for tour buses and large events. —Catering available. COLUMBIA JAYCEES 2315 N. Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 445-0627, Contact: Don Hinshaw —2,700-3,000 sq. ft. building can hold 100 people seated. —Small kitchenette available. COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 916 Bernadette Dr, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 214-3700, Contact: Kevan Snell Fax: (573) 886-2121 www.columbia.k12.mo.us Please contact for an application and procedure directions. COSMO COMMUNITY CENTER 1715 Burlington, Columbia, MO, 65202 (573) 474-0780, Contact: Lee Florah www.cosmopolitan.org/clubs/columbia —2 meeting rooms: Section A seats 125 people, Section B seats 250. The two can be separated or joined to seat a total of about 350 people. The total size of the two rooms is about 6,560 sq. feet. —Kitchen available. OPTIMIST CLUB—SUNRISE 2410 Parker St., Columbia, MO, 65202 (573) 814-1102 http://sunrise.missouri.org —Rooms with for 20-200 people. Call for details. STEPHENS COLLEGE 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65205 (573) 876-7257 Contact: SC Events Fax: (573) 876-7160 www.stephens.edu —8 rooms for 20-300 people. Call for details. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI—COLUMBIA Alumni Center-The University Club 123 Donald W. Reynolds Alumni and Visitor Center, Columbia, MO, 65211 (573) 882-2586, Contact: Tina Patel www.uclub-mu.org/ Note: Members of the University Club and the MU Alumni Association only. University Catering N229 Memorial Union, 518 Hitt St., Columbia, MO, 65211 (573) 882-9048, Contact: Robin Whiteley E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (573) 884-8752 www.ucatering-mu.org Jesse Hall Auditorium (573) 882-3753 www.missouri.edu\~jesseaud Auditorium seats 1824 people. Hearnes Center (573) 882-2056 Fax: (573) 882-4298 www.hearnescenter.com The Missouri Unions S102 Memorial Union, Columbia MO, 65211 (573) 882-3418, Contact: Amanda Cuca Fax: (573) 884-5950 www.unions.missouri.edu Note: University Catering is the exclusive carrier for these rooms and outside food is permitted under special circumstances only. Each of the rooms is followed by a capacity range that varies depending on the set up of the room for the event. The available set up arrangements for each room also varies. Preset rooms are permanently arranged in a particular style. Stotler Lounge: 48-300 people N112: 20-45 people Mark Twain Ballroom (N201/202): 40-330 people Walt Disney Room (N208): 20-72 people Benton Bingham Ballroom (N214/215): 32-178 people Joplin/Boone Room (N222/223): 20-90 people Jane Froman Room (N243): 16-30 people North 232 Meeting Room: 16-25 people Paul Christman Room (N234): Preset for 16 people A.P. Green Chapel: Preset for 65 people Jesse Wrench Auditorium (S107): Preset to hold 222, plus 5 handicapped spaces Eyler Family Room (S110): 18-40 people South 16 Meeting Room: 20-45 people Aarvah Strickland Room (S203): 32-70 people Gus T. Ridgel Room (S204): 20-45 people Gillette/Ware Room (S206): 20-45 people Todd Room (S207): 20-45 people John Hiram Lathrop Room (S208): Preset for 12 people S302 Meeting Room: Preset for 12 people The Alumni/Faculty Lounge (S304): 20-40 people Brady 233: Preset for 20 people Brady 234: Preset for 63 people WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY— COLUMBIA CAMPUS 3100 Falling Leaf Court Columbia, MO, 65201 Phone: (573) 449-8170 Fax: (573) 449-8201 Jennifer Kuehnert William Woods University is pleased to offer high-tech meeting facilities at our Columbia location. Individual rooms of varying sizes offer comfortable accommodations for groups ranging from 12 – 75 attendees and include computer with internet access, projector, screen and Wi-Fi. —Availability: Meeting rooms are available Monday - Thursday 8 am to 10 pm, Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. —Meeting Room Rental Fees: $25 an hour (minimum of 2 hours), Other charges may apply according to specific requests. —Catering: You may coordinate catering services at our facilities for your meetings and events. We will be happy to share our vendor list. PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS 44 STONE PUBLIC HOUSE 3910 Peachtree Dr, Columbia, MO, 65203 Phone: (573) 443-2726 Email: [email protected] Contact: Dave or Mark http://44stonepub.com/ The Cellar Room can accommodate up to 20 guests and has an independent sound system, flat panel monitor with Direct TV, DVD and HDMI Connections for your laptop, and total privacy from the restaurant. There is no room fee, but there is a $500 Deposit/Food $ Beverage Minimum to book the room for the night (enforced primarily on weekend nights). The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 50 guests and is ideal for Graduation Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Holiday Parties, Wedding Receptions, Business Meetings or any Private Party needs. It has a 52” Flat Panel Hi-Definition Monitor which can connect to your laptop or other portable devices. The room is also equipped with an advanced independent sound system with Wireless ‘Airplay’ capability. A refundable deposit of $1000 is required to book the room, which also represents the Food & Beverage Minimum for the night (again, enforced on the weekends primarily). ALPINE PARKS AND GARDENS 14341 Proctor Rd., Columbia, MO, 65202 (573) 443-7106, Contact: Barry E-mail: [email protected] www.alpineparkandgardens.com —3,200 sq. foot meeting space that can hold 200 people for meetings or dinners. The building is partially enclosed and can be completely opened or closed for events. —Kitchen available. AMERICAN LEGION 3669 S. Legion Ln., Columbia, MO, 65201 (573) 442-2950, Contact: Dennis —Large room with patio for 300 people standing, 225 people banquet style. —Kitchen available. BERLIN THEATRE 220 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO, 65201 (573) 268-1381 or e-mail [email protected], Contact: LR Hults The Berlin Theatre is a small black-box performance space with approximately 75 seats. We can seat 70 or accommodate up to 150 patrons. In addition to hosting its own music and theatrical performances, the space can be rented for parties, meetings, concerts, recitals and many other types of events. The theater adjoins Cafe Berlin, and dinner packages can be arranged for your performance. The Berlin Theatre is owned and operated by Theatre NXS, a 501C3 non-profit organization. www.TheatreNXS.org BLEU 811 East Walnut Street. Columbia, MO, 65201 Email: [email protected] Phone: (573) 442-8220 Fax: (573) 874-8724 —2 private dining rooms: One seats 60 people, the other seats 180 people.
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