South Jersey Meeting Facilities

No matter what the goals of your corporate meeting, retreat or conference, there are many reasons to book it in South Jersey. But listing them all would simply take much too much time. So here are the Top Ten reasons to hold your next event in South Jersey. Once you get here, you'll discover many more. 

#10. It is SO darn convenient. 
Three nearby international airports, Amtrak, and a network of interstate highways and public transit make it easy for your guests to get here and easy to get around once they arrive. 

#9. Location, location, location. 
South Jersey is situated in between Philadelphia and Atlantic City and just a convenient drive from New York (100 miles), Baltimore (100 miles) and Washington (133 miles). The region boasts all the big city conveniences without the congestion. 

#8. You can't beat South Jersey prices. 
South Jersey hotels and conference centers work hard to make your bottom line look good. And your guests will appreciate the affordable accommodations and the free parking at most locations. 

#7. South Jersey hotels know how to host a meeting. 
With dozens of nationally-branded hotels and meeting facilities, you can find one that has the right size, price and amenities for your group. A recent renovation of the Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill's guest rooms, which include complementary high-speed internet access, two ballrooms, and more than 43,000 square feet of multi-function meeting space, make it a popular meeting facility. The Holiday Inn in Runnemede offers free WiFi access, a fitness center with volleyball, basketball and horseshoes, and a four-star Mobil rating; plus, it has 5,500 square feet of prime exhibit space. Situated in the state's capital city of Trenton, the AAA-rated three star Lafayette Yard Marriott has 14 meeting rooms totaling 16,000 square feet of space to accommodate any size meeting. At the Mt. Laurel DoubleTree Guest Suites, the meeting spaces range from 288 to 3,300 square feet making it ideal for smaller meetings and events AND your guests will enjoy additional hotel points and airline miles through its participation in the Hilton HHonors program. 

#6. You won't believe South Jersey's conference centers. 
The super high-tech Enterprise Center at Burlington County College in Mt. Laurel boasts 44,000 square feet of meeting space, worldwide video-conferencing capability, focus group suites, computer training labs, board room with satellite downlinks and a 575-seat auditorium with individual power and data ports and lots of other futuristic amenities. Luxury is the ticket at the Doral Forrestal Conference Center & Spa in Princeton. Nestled among 25 wooded acres, the Doral Forrestal offers 33 conference rooms and 24 break-out rooms totaling 35,000 square feet of conference space, ergonomic seating, climate-controlled soundproof rooms and high-speed internet access in all meeting spaces. And best of all, when work is done, there is that world-class spa, and golf and tennis facilities. 

#5. South Jersey attractions can really shake up your corporate retreats. 
How about planning a meeting at the Atco Raceway where on weekdays, the drag strip goes corporate, hosting team-building events, corporate retreats, and receptions? Your guests can even indulge their inner speed demon with racing lessons from professional racer Doug Foley. A little more sedate, but with no fewer thrills, is the Battleship New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront. America's most decorated battleship can accommodate groups from 15–3000 in the elegant Admiral's Cabin, the understated Crew's Mess, or the scenic outdoor tent on the fantail. For a really unusual corporate retreat, stay overnight! Or you can explore your creative side in the rural setting of Appel Farm Arts and Music Center where wide open spaces, three meeting spaces accommodating up to 125 people each and overnight accommodations for 275 people can get everyone thinking outside the lines. 

#4. All work and no play makes for a v-e-r-y boring conference. 
The Camden Waterfront is many attractions in one. The Tweeter Center, Campbell's Field, the Battleship New Jersey, and the new Adventure Aquarium are enough to keep anyone happy for hours. And just a short drive or ferry ride across the river is Philadelphia's historic district with plenty of activities in its own right. But that doesn't begin to cover all the down-time activities for your guests, their spouses or families. The Pine Barrens and our state forests are ideal for hiking, biking, boating and other outdoor activities. There are dozens of museums and historic attractions, including Revolutionary War and Underground Railroad sites. Our artisan villages and Main Streets make shopping fun as guests have the opportunity to chat with merchants, stroll picturesque streets and discover one-of-a-kind finds. Kids can pick-their-own fruits or spend a day at a rodeo. Our theaters and performing arts centers present top-drawer theater, opera, dance and music. Duffers can find a good challenge at any of dozens of area golf courses. And even the most discerning palates will appreciate South Jersey's restaurant renaissance where you can find everything from down-home diners to exotic international cuisine.

#3. South Jersey offers one-stop elegance. 
You need a place to hold your meeting but you need it to be special. Surrounded by the works of nationally-known artists, guests at your reception will remember the Grounds for Sculpture as one of the loveliest and most elegant and you'll remember it for its meeting facilities, restaurants and easy planning. After a meeting in the newly-renovated Trenton War Memorial's conference rooms and meeting facilities, you can whisk your guests into the newly renovated theater for a Broadway show, symphony orchestra, ballet, opera or other live performance. 

#2. It's unexpected. 
Sure, you could head to the same old places and have the same old meeting. But aren't your bored going to the same places over and over again? Surprise your guests with South Jersey's wide range of meeting facilities, diverse recreational and cultural activities, user-friendly location and affordable prices. 

#1. South Jersey meeting professionals bend over backwards to provide good service. 
You could hold your event anywhere. That's why South Jersey's first-rate meeting service companies, motorcoach reps, tour guides, transportation experts, and AV professionals make sure that exceptional service is standard operating procedure. 

For more information on South Jersey event spaces, call the South Jersey Tourism Corporation at 856-757-9400 and we'll help you make the right connection for your meeting.

Pictured: The Enterprise Center at BCC
Courtesy The Enterprise Center at BCC