Battle Creek Calhoun County

Meeting&Conference

Planning guide

2009

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Battle Creek’s newest hotspot.

Introducing FireKeepers Casino, Battle Creek’s newest hotspot for

gaming and dining, with 2,500 hot slots, 90 table games, a

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Professional conference coordination is available to help you design a unique event. We accommodate special food choices and room layouts to create the right ambience for meetings, social occasions and private events.

each room

Our capability to connect goes beyond the keyboard or conference calls with the use of technology communications, including:

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WMU-Battle Creek Campus

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Facility is committed to standards of excellence. We invite you to discover our

conferencing facility provided by

pricing is worth consideration.

Facility provides reliable service, resulting in a quality experience.

The Heritage Dome Center

269.969.4100 • www.heritagedomecenter.com • 25 W. Michigan Ave. • Battle Creek

Whether it is the beginning of your lifetime together, or your next business gathering, maybe a special party or an event...The Heritage Dome Center can assist you with our newly remodeled facilities.

Featuring our 3 1/2 story, breathtaking art deco dome, grand chandeliers, etched marble and our unique one of a kind design.

Visit our unique Banquet Center and see fi rst hand our fl exibility and creative capacities...any type of function can he accommodated at The Heritage Dome Center.STOP IN TO SEE OUR LOVELY

STREET LEVEL SIDEDOOR BANQUET ROOM!

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Battle Creek/Calhoun County is an excellent choice for a conference of any size. Strategically located midway between detroit and Chicago, conven-

tioneers will be pleased with Battle Creek’s easy accessibility off i-94 and i-69.

The kellogg arena and McCamly Plaza hotel (connected by McCamly Place, which includes Starbucks) are located in the heart of downtown Battle Creek. hotels, conference space, restaurants and entertainment are conveniently located within minutes of each other.

area attractions can be incorporated into your program to provide a fun break. Battle Creek, known worldwide as the “Cereal City”, is a playground for families. From earth to space, safari through Binder Park Zoo’s “Wild africa” and feed the giraffes or discover the solar system at kingman Museum’s new digistar Planetarium. during the summer, children and adults alike can enjoy splashing at Full Blast, an indoor/outdoor water park in downtown Battle Creek.

amongst the rolling hills and farmland, Calhoun County provides a variety of trails, fields and courses perfect for any adventurer. Bailey Park, a nationally recognized sporting complex, welcomes baseball and softball players to town each summer. golfers will be impressed by the 12 courses within convenient driving distance. From rolling links to wooded fairways, watery challenges to humongous greens, Southwest Michigan offers a golf experience

to remember. We’re sure you’ll find that we’re a little slice of heaven… but closer.

don’t miss Firekeepers Casino, scheduled to open in the summer of 2009. With slot machines, table games, the hottest restaurants and sizzling nightlife, the casino is sure to be a playground for adult visitors.

travel just a few miles east of Battle Creek and uncover the charming, historical town of Marshall. a storehouse of 19th century architecture, it is

a national historic landmark district. Stroll through the streets of downtown lined with antique shops, restaurants and museums.

Farther east of Marshall is the small community of albion. albion College, a small liberal arts college, is located in the heart of the city. Mother’s day was originally observed in albion, which is also the birthplace of “The Sweetheart of

Sigma Chi” and “The old rugged Cross.”in addition to the fun, rich history and beautiful

scenery, Battle Creek/Calhoun County combines location, service, entertainment and more. attendees will discover the destination that’s inviting and entertaining!

Contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-397-2240, or info@battlecreekvisitors.org. The Convention Service department is available to assist in all your planning needs ranging from site inspections to visitor information tables, and everything in between.

Battle Creekis a convention

planner’sdream

Excellent Choice...Fun Break

let us make it easy to plan your next conference.

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“our attendees love to come to Battle Creek, and we anxiously await the next opportunity to return.”

Roger and Sue Lewis, Pioneer District Barbershop Convention

calhoun county is strategically located in lower michigan

SChuler’SreStaurant & PuB

celebrates its 100th year of providing great food, service and atmosphere

in the Marshall Community. it has continued to provide Midwest

dining at its finest. in april of 2009, Schuler’s will kick off its 100th

celebration with chef demonstrations, entertainment and more. We continue to provide the perennial favorites and

a variety of healthy, locally grown, fresh meal options. For private dining or events, the staff and culinary team

welcome you!

Binder Park Zooan african adventure awaits you! discover spectacular views of wild animals from elevated boardwalks.get nose-to-nose with one of the largest giraffe herds in the country as you explore Wild africa and hand feed a giraffe! experience a variety of animals from around the world, all without leaving the country! Zoo is openapril 22 through october 11, 2009.For more zoo information visitwww.binderparkzoo.org or call 269.979.1351.

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Experience Downtown Battle Creek. Shop. Dine. Replenish. Catch Up. Visit downtownbattlecreek.com for merchant listings, downtown map, and events calendar.

Shopping, nightlife, concerts and dining... downtown Battle Creek offers it all.

Experience Downtown.

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Experience Downtown Battle Creek. Shop. Dine. Replenish. Catch Up. Visit downtownbattlecreek.com for merchant listings, downtown map, and events calendar.

Shopping, nightlife, concerts and dining... downtown Battle Creek offers it all.

Experience Downtown.

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Located off I-94 at Exit 98A12812 Harper Village Drive • Battle Creek

269.979.0500 fax 269.979.0501www.holiday-inn.com/battlecreek

Voted Who’s Who Best Hotel in Calhoun CountyFeatured in USA Today, July 2007

Cereal City Grill Restaurant/Lounge

Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Meetings and Banquets up to 350

Outdoor Patio for Restaurant Dining or Banquets

Located in Harper Village Shopping Center Independently owned by Focus Hotel Partners, II, LLC,and operated by Focus Hospitality Services, LLC

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Arbor Inn 269.781.7772 • www.arborinnmarshall.com 25 48 •

Baymont-Downtown 269.565.0500 • www.baymontinns.com 25 62 • •

Battle Creek Downtown Partnership269.968.1622 www.downtownbattlecreek.com 6

Battle Creek Quality Inn & Suites 69.964.3000 • www.qualityinn.com/hotel/mi728 175 90 • • • 8

Best Western-Albion 517.629.9411 • www.bestwesternalbion.com 160 102 • • •

Cedar Crest Banquet Center 269.781.2424 • www.cedarcrestbanquet.com 300 • • • • 8

Comfort Inn-Battle Creek 269.965.3201 • www.comfortinn.com/hotel/mi/228 150 99 • • • • •

Comfort Inn-Marshall 269.789.7890 • www.comfortinn.com/hotel/mi307 30 60 • •

Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA 269.781.4293 • www.turkeyville.com 400 • • • 8

Fairfield Inn 269.979.8000 • www.marriot.com 50 74 • •

Firekeepers Casino OPENING SUMMER 2009 269.789.0373 • www.firekeeperscasino.com • 2

Heritage Dome Center 269.969.4100 450 • 3

Holiday Inn-Battle Creek 269.979.0500 • www.holidayinn.com/battlecreek 300 120 • • • • • • 9

Hampton Inn & Suites 269.789.0131 • www.www.marshallhampton.com 150 73 • • • • •

Kellogg Arena (Attached to McCamly Plaza Hotel) 269.963.4800 • www.kelloggarena.com 6,200 • • • 12

McCamly Plaza Hotel (Attached to Kellogg Arena)269.963.7050 • www.mccamlyplazahotel.com 900 245 • • • • • • 12

WMU-Battle Creek Kendall Center 269.964.3001 • www.bc.mich.edu/conferences/ 400 • • • • • • 3

Calhoun CountyMeeting & ConferenCeVenues

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“The cooperation between the CVB and the local businesses

makes Battle Creek a great venue for us. each time we

are there the people make us feel right at home.That really makes us want to return.”

Jerry Ditto, Pioneer District Barbershop Convention

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“everyone at the Battle Creek/Calhoun County Visitor and Convention Bureau is extremely helpful. our annual

convention depends upon the Bureau for help in making our meetings a success and they provide us valuable assistance.”

Mary Ivey, Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Chapter Session

are saying

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Located in the heart of downtownBattle Creek, connected to the Kellogg Arena and across the street from Full Blast’sFamily Indoor/Outdoor Water Park, andKellogg’s World Headquarters.

Each Guest Room Features:- New Sealy Posturepedic Pillow Top Beds with Upgraded 300 � read Count Linens- Complimentary High Speed Internet- Telephones with Data Ports- Coff ee Maker- Cable TV- Japanese Television

269.963.7050www.mccamlyplaza.com

50 Capital Ave. SW Battle Creek 49017 •

Off ering over 25,000 square feetof available meeting space!