Only a few more days until the Willamette Valley Event Showcase at the Salem Conference Center! This will be a culmination of hard work from a fantastic group of people and vendors and we simply can’t wait to see it all come together. This is such a fantastic opportunity for event planners and vendors of the Willamette Valley to meet face to face and do business with each other. For event planners, this show is free, allowing them to preview the services of vendors from all different categories. Caterers? Check. Transportation? Yup. Live entertainment? Oh yeah. Every little detail that goes into throwing an amazing event will be there at your disposal.
Bravo! Publications and the Willamette Valley Showcase was recently featured in the Salem Business Journal and we’re glowing with pride. One of our main efforts is to help stimulate the economy of the Willamette Valley and inspire event planners to throw fantastic events for companies which could in turn, motivate employees. We also want to highlight the amazing companies that are so integral in event planning.
If you’re interested in this event and would like to register for free, you still can up until noon today (October 4th) or on-site at the Salem Conference Center on Thursday October 6th starting at 11 a.m. When you register you will also be able to snag one of our new 2012 Bravo! Event Resource Guide for free.
Come hungry and ready to meet great vendors and other event planners in the area! Below is more information on the event, where to register and some of the vendors that will be there.
Register here
Complete information here
Vendors:
Adam’s Rib
Bentley’s Grill
Flight Deck Restaurant
Roth’s Catering
Wild Pear Catering & Restaurant
Wooden Nickel Catering
Courtell Talent Agency
Destination Events
Will Rogers Live
A to Z Party Rental
Danner & Soli
Eric John Photography
Olson Florists
Special Occasions Parties & Events
West Coast Drape & Blush Furniture
Grand Cru Wine Tours
Konect Aviation (on display outside)
The Trolley (on display outside)
Beckenridge Vineyards
Columbia Cliff Villas
Corvallis Country Club
Evergreen Aviation Museum
Flight Deck Restaurant
Grand Hotel Salem
Independence Civic Center
Kahneeta Resort & Casino
Keizer Renaissance Inn
McMenamins Pubs & Breweries
Mission Mill Museum (Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill)
Salem Conference Center
Located in the heart of Salem next door to the Salem Conference Center is the Grand Hotel Salem. They have over 193 guest rooms available. The Board Room offers 1200 sq. ft. available for up to 75 people theater style. The hotel also has the Marion room available after 12pm everyday for up to 75 people. The adjoining Salem Conference Center offers 29,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. They have 143 Deluxe rooms available with separate living and sleeping areas. The offer 10 Grand Suites, some with fireplaces and jacuzzis. There are also smaller suites available. Contact the hotel at 877.540.8700 to make your reservations or plan your next event.
Bentley’s Grill is the exclusive caterer for the hotel and also has private dining space for up to 80 people. They offer plated dinners, buffets or food for breaks.
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is conveniently located in North Salem near I-5. With 4,000 square feet of Event Space, the Kroc Center facility can accommodate meetings and events for up to 300 guests. The Prayer Garden makes a beautiful setting for a small, intimate, outdoor wedding ceremony with its tranquil landscape and lighted water feature. The outdoor Amphitheater provides space to accommodate up to 250 guests and our indoor Chapel/Theater allows up to 288 guests. The Kroc Center offers full in-house catering with a variety of budget-friendly menus to suit your tastes.
Event space is situated in the Kroc Corps Community Center and is surrounded by 2 pools, a rock wall, gym and fitness center which makes for an ideal location to hold private group rentals including graduation lock-ins, team building workshops, family reunions and corporate retreats.
Please contact the Kroc Center’s Sales and Events Coordinator to schedule a tour 503.798.4842.
Kroc Center Amenities:
- 4,000 sq ft of banquet and meeting space
- Full service in-house catering, room set-up included, complimentary house linens, custom menus to reflect the style and needs of your event
- Chapel/Theater, Outdoor Amphitheater, Outdoor Prayer Garden, 2 Pools, 2 Birthday Party Rooms, Fitness Center, Aerobics Studio, Gymnasium, Computer Lab, and Library, with over 300 parking spaces available
- All rooms include projectors, projection screens and microphones
- Wireless internet and Audio/Visual support available
Kroc Center Awards:
- 2010 American Institute of Architects, Salem Chapter – Honor Award of Merit
- 2010 Recreation Management Innovative Design and Architecture Award
- 2010 Building of America Award
- 2010 Oregon Parks & Recreation Association Maintenance and Operations Award for Energy Savings Design
- Currently nominated for a 2011 Dream Design Award from Aquatics International
Kroc Corps Community Center - Salem Oregon
