Meeting Planners Guide

Meeting Planners Guide

At Visit Winona we can help you make your meeting or event successful. All of your meeting, event and lodging needs can be take care of with one phone call, plus our services are all complimentary. We can help: Distribute your request for proposals Arrange for site visits Provide information for tours to attractions in the area Provide referrals of area suppliers Visit Winona 160 Johnson St. 507.452.0735 800.657.4972 Fax: 507.454.6000 www.visitwinona.com

Winona is one of the most beautiful places in the country, nestled between the covered limestone river bluffs that rise 500 feet and the stunning mighty Mississippi River. The historical architecture and cultural opportunities give Winona a soul that is living, breathing and growing. Transportation By Car or Motorcoach Located on Highway 61/14 and off the Interstate 90 exit. Winona is an easy drive from almost anywhere By Train Amtrak stops in Winona daily from Minneapolis/ St. Paul and from Chicago/Milwaukee

1175 W. Wabasha Street 507.453.5300 60 Riverview Drive 507.452.0249 1 877 946 6622 Fax: 507.457.9725 ww.americinnmn.net 5019 County Road 9 507.457.3241 Alverna Center Meeting Room Banquet Conference Great Room 90 90 Great Room South 20 20 Hiawatha Room 300 300 Hiawatha Study 49 49 The Alverna Center, constructed in 1925, is a gracious conference center and guest house located on the beautiful Saint Teresa Campus of Saint Mary s University of Minnesota. It offers 28 comfortable guest room on the upper floors all with private baths. The lower levels feature a lovely and stately Great Room solarium, small meeting rooms and a dining room AmericInn of Winona Meeting Room Conference Conference Room 20 Winona AmericInn Lodge and Suites is located off of Highway 61 and is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. Perfect for the business or leisure traveler with free high speed wireless internet. Meeting room for small group gathering for up to 20 people with walking distance to restaurants, trails and downtown. Cedar Valley Pub& Restaurant Meeting Room Banquet Conference Large Room 95 95 Small Room 50 65 Cedar Valley Pub & Restaurant can also host private banquet, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, special occasions requiring 20 to 70 or more guests. It is located in the upper level of the Cedar Valley Clubhouse on County Road 9 (three miles from U.S. Highways 16 and 61) and has been offering fine dining to the Winona area since 1992.

4540 Service Drive 507.452.4715 lauralynnshelton@yahoo.com 900 Bruski Drive Winona,, MN 55987 507.452.0606 1 800 595 0606 1120 Homer Dr. 507.474.1700 Fax: 507.474.7800 Elks Lodge Meeting Room Banquet Banquet Hall 300 The Elks Lodge offers a large space for banquets, wedding, anniversaries, business meeting or other special occasions. There is a dance floor with a stage and a full service bar. There is a PA system, banquet tables and linens provided. Wireless internet included too. Express Suites Riverport Inn Meeting Room Square Feet Banquet Theater Classroom Grand Ballroom 4600 420 500 220 Sugarloaf Room 1900 170 200 85 Reinhard s Room 975 100 125 60 Mississippi Room 1728 150 175 75 Board Room 330 20 Sugarview Room 275 12 Features a large ballroom with beautiful chandeliers, first floor easy access, plentiful on site parking, full service bar and a dance floor. The Ballroom can be converted to 3 large rooms. Two smaller meeting rooms are also available. Full service on site catering is available for a variety of food needs. Professional dressed and trained staff as well as administrative staff are on duty to provide quality service. Holiday Inn Express Meeting Room Conference Conference Room 48 50 The Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located off Hwy 61/43. The Hotel has one meeting room for a small group meeting or event to accommodate 48 50 people. It is equipped with a projector screen, wireless internet connection as well as a small bar and sink.

58 Center St. 507.452.2718 Fax: 507.454.3508 800 Riverview Drive 507.474.6626 amaus@minnesotamarineart.org Jefferson Pub and Grill Meeting Room Square Feet Banquet Riverside Center 4000 400 Located at the banks of the Mississippi River, Jefferson Pub and Grill has opened an addition to their restaurant to accommodate banquet, wedding receptions, corporate events, Christmas parties, fundraisers and other special events. There is a dance floor, stage and full bar; the facility is completely handicap accessible. A projector, screen and sound system are available. Minnesota Marine Art Museum Meeting Room Theater Banquet Multi Purpose Room 60 40 Atrium (available after Museum is closed) 80 The Minnesota Marine Art Museum offers the ideal environment for celebrations, meetings and special events. Whether hosting a lunch meeting, wedding rehearsal dinner, or cocktail party, the staff will help create the experience you want. 1303 Homer Rd. 507.453.2990 Minnesota National Guard Armory Meeting Room Square Feet Training and Community Center 7000 The National Guard Armory can accommodate up to 460 people in a theater or banquet setting. There is a kitchen and classroom for use as well.

1250 Homer Rd. 507.453.2740 www.southeastmn.edu 1025 Hwy. 61 East 507.453.0303 1.888.292.0303 956 Mankato Ave. 507.454.4390 1.800.562.4544 Fax: 507.452.2187 www.qualityinnof winona.com Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Meeting Room Classroom Tandeski Conference Center TCC 146 40 TCC 122 12 TCC 160 125 Airport Campus 213 24 Homer Road Campus 205 148 Homer Road Campus 144 20 Homer Road Campus 220 40 The Center offers a professional ambiance with advanced technological capabilities for groups ranging from 50 to 150. To make sure the planning process for your event is an easy and pleasant experience, the Customized Training & Conference Center provides complete arrangements of all food and beverage services. Plaza Hotel & Suites Meeting Room Square Feet Banquet Theater Classroom Rivers Room 621 48 60 32 Rosewood ll 780 60 70 48 Rosewood lll 513 40 50 24 Sunroom 900 70 80 Four conference rooms can accommodate groups of 5 60 people. No additional cost for setup. Also offered is a fine selection for all your food and beverage needs. Equipment includes 35 mm slide projector, cable modem, DVD player, flipchart and markers, LCD Projector, lecturn, microphone, modem lines, overhead projector, VCR and whiteboard. Quality Inn Meeting Room Square Feet Banquet Theater Classroom The Library 1400 60 100 40 Courtside 8960 26 30 22 Center Court 4800 320 400 150 The Quality Inn provides accommodations for Tour Groups of 40 or more. They also offer complimentary lodging for tour operators and drivers.

700 Terrace Heights 507.457.1439 tlueck@smumn.edu 22852 County Rd. 17 507.454.3767 service@signatureswinoa.com Saint Mary s University Meeting Room Square Feet Banquet Theater Classroom Conference Toner Student 80 150 Center Lounge President s Room, 48 60 32 TSC TSC, Dining Room 500 TSC, Room B 32 50 24 TSC, Room E 64 75 60 McEnery Hall 20 (1 Room) (5 rooms) Common Room 1575 75 Saint Mary s Hall Figliulo Recital Hall 116 116 The Common Room in Saint Mary's Hall is a grand room for lectures or conferences. The room seats 75. The Salvi Lecture Hall seats 90 and is located on the third floor of Saint Mary's Hall. This room is equipped with all your audio visual needs. The Toner Student Center Lounge is perfect for receptions and small dinners either before or after your main event. The World Room is a tiered style classroom wired for audio/video conferencing around the globe. The Performance Center houses the Joseph Page Theatre and the Figliulo Recital Hall. Page Theatre is acoustically designed to give everyone the best seat in the house. Theatre seating capacity of 450 with handicapped accessibility. The Figliulo Recital Hall seats 116 guests. Signatures Restaurant and Visions Event Center Meeting Room Square Feet Banquet Captain Quarters 500 32 Ballroom 1400 88 Visions 6000 340 At Signatures, experience a unique atmosphere. Accommodations for smaller groups of 20+ people or large functions ranging into the hundreds are available. Professional staff will manage every detail to ensure your event exceeds your expectations. Enjoy their spectacular view of the bluffs, food presentation, courteous service, great ambiance and outstanding comfort.

511 Hilbert St. 507.474.3900 Tau@winona.edu Tau Center Meeting Square Banquet Theatre Classroom Conference Reception Room Feet Rotunda 4070 168 228 Executive 757 20 Conference Room Room 214 3410 128 192 230 Room 215 1458 64 88 98 214/215 4868 192 328 Room 313 2476 100 60 164 Room 314 2347 100 60 158 313/314 4823 225 120 322 Winona State University s Tau Center Conference Center offers a professional yet comfortable setting for a variety of events, including retreats, meetings, banquets, luncheons and conferences. With six rooms that can be set up in a variety of configurations, there is space that meet your events needs. Winona Area Veterans Center Meeting Room Square Feet Theater Banquet Wanek Hall 3978 300+persons 300+ persons Classroom(s) 931 (can be divided into two rooms) 302 Sarnia Street 507.454.4281 legion@hbci.com 160 Johnson St. 507.454.2723 Fax: 507.452.0006 info@winonahistory.org The Winona Area Veteran Center provides rental spaces for large or small gatherings. The Wanek Hall Dining Rom caters to larger special occasions and events and the meeting room (s) can accommodate a smaller number of people. The banquet hall is wired for computer access. Patrons must provide their own AV equipment. Winona County History Center Meeting Room Theater May Murray Meeting Room 50 Meeting Hall 100 Wanek Hall 150 The Winona County History Center provides rental opportunities for business meetings, conferences, and family or formal gatherings.

PO Box 5838 507.474.3902 1.800.DIAL.WSU www.winona.edu? OCED/meetingfacilities.asp Winona State University Meeting Room Banquet Theatre Classroom Conference Maxwell Leadership 200 Center Maxwell 28 Teleconference Center Alumni Lounge East 10 Alum I Lounge West 10 Baldwin Lounge 175 Dining Room B 20 30 20 Dining Room C 30 40 30 Dining Room D 20 30 20 Dining Room C/D 40 60 40 Dining Room E 30 30 30 Dining Room F 30 30 30 Dining Room G 30 30 30 Dining Rooms E/F/G 60 100 60 East Hall 560 400 560 East Hall 450 400 450 (with stage) Jack Kane 400 400 Dining Center Purple Room 104 30 40 30 Purple Room 105 30 40 30 Purple Room 106 30 40 30 Purple Rooms 90 140 90 104/105/106 The Smaug 340 340 (Quick Service Café) Student Activity 40 100 40 Room SAC Conference Room 16 SAC Art Tye Lounge 32 50 32 Winona State University has a variety of meeting facilities that can accommodate meetings from 6 to 650 people. The Media Services Department has almost any audio visual equipment including LCD projectors, microphones, CD players, DVD player and TV/VCR units. Many classrooms and meeting spaces have much of the equipment already installed.

Accommodations AmericInn of Winona 507.457.0249 Days Inn.507.454.6930 Express Suites Riverport Inn..507.452.0606 Holiday Inn Express & Suites.507.474.1700 Nichols Inn & Suites.507.454.6066 Plaza Hotel & Suites.507.453.0303 Quality Inn..507.454.4390 Sterling Motel.507.454.1120 Sugar Loaf Motel...507.452.1490 Points of Interest Architecture/Stained Glass Merchants Bank 507.457.1100 Winona County Courthouse...507.457.6350 Winona National Bank..507.454.4320 Winona Public Library...507.452.4582 Golf Bridges Golf Club.507.454.3767 Cedar Valley Golf Club 507.457.3129 Westfield Golf 507.452.6901 Museums Minnesota Marine Art Museum..507.474.6626 Polish Cultural Institute...507.454.3431 Watkins Heritage Museum/Store.. 507.457.6095 Winona County History Center. 507.454.2723 Parks Garvin Heights Park/Overlook Lake Park (Veterans Memorial Park, Rose Garden & Bandshell Windom Park Aghaming Park and Preserve Prairie Island Vineyard Garvin Heights Vineyards.507.454.7179 Other Attractions Tours to a Stained Glass Studio may be arranged for groups. Please contact Visit Winona at 507.452.0735 for more information. Trester Trolley