When it comes to hosting a corporate training, location is everything. It should be professional, convenient, and conducive to learning. With a plethora of options to choose from, it can be challenging to narrow it down and select just one place. That’s why we’ve done the work for you and come up with a short list of the Top Pick venues for corporate trainings! These spots offer top-of-the-line amenities, conference centers, and event facilities, making them ideal for professional development.
The University of Tennessee
First on our list is The University of Tennessee, situated in Knoxville, TN. This beautiful campus offers a wide range of spaces for anything from small workshops to large conferences. The main venue on campus, the Student Union, boasts a 120,000 square foot facility with 23 rooms, including a ballroom, auditoriums, and conference rooms. Most rooms come equipped with audio-visual equipment, tables, and chairs. The experienced event staff at UT truly lives up to their name of The Volunteers – they will go above and beyond to make sure your event runs smoothly from beginning to end! Nearby attractions include the Knoxville Museum of Art, and the campus is near the most visited National Park in Tennessee – The Great Smoky Mountains, AND, just under and hour from Dollywood! In addition to our campus facilities, UT’s Conference Center has 15,000 square feet of meeting space with over 13 rooms that can be configured to meet your needs. Located adjacent to campus, the center is amid bustling downtown Knoxville and within walking distance of 12 hotels!
American University
Next up is American University, located in beautiful Washington, D.C. The university offers a wide variety of event spaces, including the state-of-the-art Katzen Arts Center, which boasts a 360-degree projector system and a 200-seat theater. Other popular spaces include the Mary Graydon Center, the East Campus Terrace, and the Constitution Ballroom; all of these are great for hosting a corporate event! In need of lecture halls? Make sure to reserve one (or many!) in the Kogod School of Business or School of Public Affairs on campus. The Chartwells catering team at AU provides everything from coffee breaks to full lunches, and will accommodate special dietary restrictions, guaranteeing a seamless (and delicious!) experience for all event attendees! This urban campus is surrounded by museums, monuments, and plenty of culture-packed places for guests to explore during free time after the conference is over. There is so much history and beauty surrounding this gorgeous arboretum university, (not to mention business people), it’s no wonder it’s on the top pick list for hosting a corporate training!
Younts Conference Center at Furman University
Last but certainly not least is the Younts Conference Center, nestled in gorgeous and inviting Greenville, South Carolina, on the beautiful Furman University campus. The Younts Center is a top-tier meeting and event facility featuring spacious and fully equipped meeting rooms, a ballroom, outdoor event spaces, and more. The ballroom can be divided into five more intimate breakout rooms for smaller sessions, or kept as one large group to accommodate larger gatherings. Patios on three sides of the building allow you to enjoy the outdoors and overlook other beautiful spaces on campus like the Cherrydale Alumni House and the Edna Hartness Garden. Some of the other utilized spaces on campus for events include McAlister Auditorium, Timmons Arena, Furman’s Amphitheater, and the Charles E. Daniel Memorial Chapel. With catering from nationally recognized chefs and facilities and services that are second to none, your corporate training experience will be remarkable and memorable to everyone in attendance.
While there are plenty of places you could choose to host your next corporate training, our top picks offer beautiful, flexible, and accommodating facilities and settings, as well as experienced staff who are ready to make your event unforgettable. From the Tennessee hills to the nation’s capital to the heart of South Carolina, these locations are the perfect sites for your next professional development experience. Take the time to research and explore all the options available to you, and you’re sure to find the setting that’s perfect for your business needs.
Read more on our site or contact one of our team members to start the booking process for your next corporate training today! And check out the rest of our Top Picks for Corporate Trainings below!
| Conference Center at RWJ Mercerville, NJ  |
McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN  |
| Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center Arlington, VA  |
University of California, Riverside Coral Gables, FL  |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL  |
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