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Banquet Halls& caterers

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Area Meeting & Event SpaceListed by Seated Dining Capacity

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Seagate Convention Centre

401 Jeff erson Ave · Toledo3,000 93,000

350 On Premise /

9,000 *N N 25

3 Exhibit Halls, 25 Meeting Rooms; Formal Space for 200; Indoor Parking; Renovated Concourse & Attached Hotel; Renovated

Restrooms; Available for Banquets; Meetings; Weddings; Conferences; Conventions & Trade Shows & Sporting Events

Bowling Green State University Conference Center

1001 E. Wooster St · Bowling Green2,000 500,000+ ≈2,000 N Y 50

State-of-the-Art Ballrooms; Boardrooms; Meeting Spaces; Meeting Spaces; Numerous Auditoriums;

Performing Arts Centers; Theaters & Sports Arenas; All-Inclusive AV; Adjacent Parking; Wi-Fi; Catering Services

Fifth Third Field / Hensville

406 Washington St · Toledo1,500 22,500 300+ N N 7

Versatile Banquet/Event Spaces; Unique Atmosphere & Views; In Historic Warehouse District; 45+ Rooms;

2 Rooftop Decks Overlooking 5/3 Field, River & DT; Adjacent to Hensville Park; AV; Free Wi-Fi; Handicap Accessible

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel

444 N Summit St · Toledo1,500 20,784 Valet, Garages N N 14

Brand New; 18,000 sf of Flexible Indoor/Outdoor Event Space; 241 Modern Guest Rooms; 7 Suites; Mobile Check-In;

Divisible 10,800 sf Ballroom; Wireless Meeting Rooms; Business Center; Underground Pedway; Rooftop Bar w/Views of River

1050 Interstate Drive West | Findlay, OH 45840 (567) 250-2525 | gerrie.hayes@hilton.com | www.findlay.hgi.com

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Sawmill Creek Resort & Convention Center

400 Sawmill Creek Dr · Huron1,200 50,000 3,000 N Y** 25

4 Unique, Oversized Hospitality Suites; AV Staff ; 18-Hole Fazio Golf Course; Marina; 3 Restaurants;

65 Passenger Explorer for Cruising; Indoor/Outdoor Pools; Charter Fishing Boats

Toledo Zoo

2 Hippo Way · Toledo1,200 16,000 1,700 N N 7

“Wild” Meeting Spaces; Customizable Accommodations; Teleconferencing; Wi-Fi; AV Services; Company Picnics; Gathering

Space with Unique Features (Wall-Length Aquarium; Africa Themes, Etc); Group Rates for Zoo Admission; Amphitheater

Lyman Harbor

1615 1st St · Sandusky1,100 i.n.a. 1,100 N† N 4

Multiple Banquet Halls; Waterfront Restaurant; 2-Story Night Club; Marina; Lg Outdoor Patio; 2 Gazebos; Boardwalk;

Competition Sz Dance Floor; 2 Lawns; Docking Avail; Overlooks Lake Erie & Cedar Point; Custom Menu Avail

The Premier

4480 Heatherdowns Blvd · Toledo920 14,841 400+ N Y 3

Customized Menus from Black Tie to BBQ; State-of-the-Art AV; Free Wi-Fi;

Smaller Room Available for Corporate Meetings; Showers

Hilton Garden Inn Toledo/Perrysburg

6165 Levis Commons Blvd · Perrysburg800 20,000 1,000 N N 10

Client to Banquets Paging System; Video Conferencing; Complimentary High-Speed Internet & Parking; 184 Guestrooms;

Located in Levis Commons; Professional Sales/Catering Staff ; Customized Menus

Huntington Center

500 Jeff erson Ave · Toledo800 33,000 Ample* Y N 6

Professional Event Planning; Private Dressing Rooms; Club Level Lounge; Locker Rooms; Arena; Custom Menu;

In-House Sound System; Ribbon Message or Video Board

Sauder Heritage Inn & Conference Center at Sauder Village

22611 State Route 2 · Archbold750 10,000 1,000 N N 5

Newly Renovated; Hotel/98 Guestrooms; Business Center; Indoor Pool; Hot Tub; Founder’s Hall; Historic Sauder Village;

Retail Shops; Barn Restaurant; Doughbox Bakery; Campground; Exercise Facility

Parkway Place

2592 Parkway Plaza · Maumee700 20,000 400+ N Y 2

Full Service Catering & Event Center; Accommodates 100-700 Guests; Custom Menu Options;

On-Site Event Coordinator; Complimentary Parking

Radisson Hotel at The University of Toledo

3100 Glendale Ave · Toledo700 14,000+ 500+ N N 12 Complimentary Parking; Professional AV Services; Wedding Coordinator on Staff ; Free Wi-Fi in Meeting Rooms

Stranahan Theater & Great Hall

4645 Heatherdowns Blvd · Toledo700 12,000 2,000 Y N 12

Newly Renovated Boardrooms (2) and Upper Lobby Space; 300-400 sf Pre-function Space;

5,000 sf lobby Space for Event Set-up

The Pinnacle

1772 Indian Wood Circle · Maumee700 10,000 300 N Y 3

High Ceilings; Marble Dance Floor; Outdoor Patio w/Fire Pit; Fiber-Optic Lighting & Water Feature;

Full AV Capabilities; Flexible Floorplans

Downtown Toledo Train Station

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr · Toledo650 6,000 107 + Street Y N 0 High Ceilings; Unique Venue Overlooking Toledo’s Railways; Downtown Toledo

Mesenburg Creative Catering & Banquet Facility

503 Main St · Huron550 12,000 300 N Y 3

Upscale Location; China; Stainless Flatware; Linen Tablecloths; Themed Events Available (Clam Bake, Luau, BBQ);

Versatile Room Sizing; All-Inclusive Pricing

Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center

13508 State Route 15 · Montpelier500 18,000 600 N Y 4

160 Guestrooms; Indoor Swimming Pool & Hot Tub; Free Wi-Fi for Guests; On-Site Fitness Room; Free Continental Breakfast;

2 Large Atriums; Pet-Friendly; Ample Outdoor Exhibit Areas; By Turnpike; Outdoor Patio

Holland Gardens

6530 Angola Rd · Holland480 8,000 200+ N Y 0

Enclosed Garden Area w/Gazebo, Waterfall, & Deck ; 1,440 sf Dance Floor; State Liquor License; Free Wi-Fi;

Outdoor Ceremonies can be performed along with Reception.

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Published 08-18; List includes only Meeting & Event Space providers that responded by deadline; i.n.a.= information not available; AV= Audio-Visual Equipment;

*In nearby lots and garages; ** For Boats at the Docks and as Take-with Boxed Meals for Groups Staying at Resort; † Except for Cakes/Desserts; ‡ Varies with class schedule; ∫ Parking in Seagate Garage; § Nights & Weekends Only

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Sunrise Park & Banquet Center

1460 Woodville Rd · Millbury430 9,000 300 N Y 1

30 Wooded Acres of Picnic/Retreat Grounds; Pictureque Gazebo; Catering by Carolyn’s Personalized Catering;

Full Service Bar; Wedding Packages

Franciscan Center of Lourdes University

6832 Convent Blvd · Sylvania400 9,000 800‡ Y N 3

Beautiful 89 Acre Wooded Setting; 850 Seat Theatre; Bar Service; 3 Conference Rooms; Outdoor Patio w/Lighting; Linens;

Handicap Accessible; Complimentary Parking; Rental Hall for Weddings; AV & Wi-Fi

Holiday Inn French Quarter

10630 Fremont Pike · Perrysburg400 16,000 750 N N 18 Free Wi-Fi; AV Equipment Available; 299 Fully-Appointed Guest Rooms; Group Room Packages Available

Maumee Bay State Park Lodge & Conference Center

1750 State Park Road #2 · Oregon400 7,500 600+ N N 8

On Lake Erie, Restaurant; Lounge; Guest Rooms & Cottages; Recreation; Marina; Lakeview Meeting Space; Golf;

Fishing Charters; Outdoor Catering; On-site AV; Pet-Friendly; Dedicated Wedding Sales Manager

Park Inn by Radisson

101 N Summit St · Toledo400 12,000 375∫ N N 13

294 Guest Rooms; Complimentary Shuttle Service & Wi-Fi; Natural Lit Ballroom;

Adjoins SeaGate & Huntington Center; Directly Across from 5/3 Field

St. Michael Centre

4001 Navarre Ave · Oregon400 6,000 Ample N Y 0

Customized Full-Service Catering by Michael’s Gourmet Catering, Inc.; Event Planning; Sound System;

Hotels & Park Nearby; Alcohol Permitted

The Findlay Inn & Conference Center

200 E Main Cross · Findlay400 6,600 150 N Y 9 In-House Restaurant/Lounge; Wi-Fi; 80 Guest Rooms; Located in the Heart of Downtown Findlay

Valentine Theatre

400 N Superior St · Toledo350 10,000 600*

Y (7 Approved)

N 5 900 Seat Theatre; 2 Adjacent Rental Halls for Weddings, Meetings & Events

Hilton Garden Inn Findlay

1050 Interstate Drive West · Findlay300 4,500 140 N N 6

AV Equip Rental; Video Conferencing; Business Center; Printing Service; Fitness Center; Indoor Pool & Hot Tub;

Garden Bar & Grille Restaurant; Outdoor Walking Track & 2 Patios

Nazareth Hall

21211 W River Rd · Grand Rapids300 50,000+ 600 N Y 4

Elegant, Beautifully Adorned Historic Building; 37 Acres w/ Outdoor Grotto, Patio & Event Space; Indoor Chapel; Experienced

Chefs; Exquisite Meals; Bar Service; Free Wi-Fi; Set-Up / Take-Down; Private Restrooms for Each Ballroom; Personal Hostess

Tiffi n University

155 Miami Street · Tiffi n240 4,300 300+ N Y 1

Wi-Fi; Permanent Projector & Screen; State-of-the-Art Sound System & Lighting; Wireless Microphones;

Banquet Tables & Chairs

The Legacy Golf Club

7677 New 223 · Ottawa Lake, MI225 (Indoors); Any #

(Tented Outdoors)2,860 175 N Y 2

Vaulted Timber-Framed Design in Main Dining Area; Award-Winning Course; Wi-Fi Available; Event Coordinator;

Free Foursome Round of Golf with Wedding Reservation; Chapel; Dressing Room

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts

200 W Main Cross St · Findlay215 56,000 300+ N Y 3

Newly Restored 960 Seat Theater; Event Hall; Impressive Atrium/Bar Area; Conference Room; Wi-Fi;

Dressing Rooms; AV Equipment Avail.

Connie’s Celebrations

6195 Lewis Ave · Toledo200 i.n.a. i.n.a. N Y 2

Reception Hall (Lg Hall); Own Food Allowed in Small Hall; Catering; Cake; Centerpieces, Linens, Etc.;

Minister On-Site; Chapel in Small Hall

Maumee Eagles Banquet Hall

2301 Detroit Ave · Maumee175 2,584 100 N N 1 Wedding Packages Available; Funeral Luncheons; Private Entrance; Small Stage for DJ or Band; Handicap Accessible

Monclova Community Center

8115 Monclova Rd · Monclova162 Varies 100+ Y N 4

Handicap Accessible; Fully Air-Conditioned; Alcohol Allowed for Private Parties; Reduced Rental Rates for Weekday Meetings;

Small Outdoor Dining Patio and Courtyard; Elevator; Free Wi-Fi

Great Wolf Lodge

4600 Milan Rd · Sandusky100 4,322 500 N Y 4

33,000 sf of Indoor Water Park; Outdoor Pool; 2 Themed Restaurants; Free Wi-Fi in Meeting Rooms;

Scooops Kid Spa; MagiQuest Interactive Game on Property

Hollywood Casino Toledo

777 Hollywood Blvd · Toledo100 (Private) i.n.a.

3,321 +

Valet LotN Y 3

Intimate or Large Aff airs; Free Slot Play; Complimentary Valet; Restaurant Buyouts; Concerts; Free Entertainment;

Screens/Projectors; AV Available; Mics/Podium; Free Wi-Fi

Toledo Botanical Garden

5403 Elmer Dr · Toledo90 (Indoors); 250 (Tented Outdoors)

1,760 300 Y N 22 Indoor Meeting Rooms; 5 Outdoor Ceremony Sites; 1 Outdoor Reception Site; 1 Indoor Reception Site; Garden Cottage;

Free Wi-Fi; Tables; Chairs; Set-Up & Clean-Up Included

Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo-Perrysburg

9753 Clark Dr · Rossford75 1,326 125 Y§ Y 4 Free Wi-Fi in all Rooms; Table Linens; Projector Screen; Set-Up & Tear-Down

Element 112 / Periodic Table

5735 N Main St · Sylvania57; 2 Private Rooms (12 seats and 45 seats)

1,500 (Banquet)

75 N N 2Outstanding Service; Comfortable Ambiance; Exceptional Cuisine; No Room Fee; AV Capabilities; Small Dining Room has Full

Glass Viewing of Kitchen; Award-Winning Wine List; Customizable Menu; Event Planning; Views of DT Sylvania Main St.

Imagination Station

1 Discovery Way · Toledo50 i.n.a. Ample* Y N 2 Outdoor Patio Along Riverfront; Full-Service Catering; Bar Service; “Think Tank” Team Building Activities

Wingate by Wyndham

5480 S Main St · Sylvania40 1,150 83 Y N 4

All Meeting Rooms Have Exterior-Facing Windows; Beautiful Views of 10-Mile Creek; 2 Board Rooms Seat 10 Each;

AV Equipment Available for Rent; Free Parking & Linens

Area Catering FirmsListed by Number of Permanent Employees

Employees*Founded

Locally

Special Off erings Include On-Premise** Off -Premise†

Top Local Offi cerAlcohol Bev

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Mancy’s Steakhouse

953 Phillips Ave · Toledo150 1921 Y Y — — Y 1 10-100 25-400

Gus J. Mancy,President / Partner

Panera Bread Company, LLC

3043 Glendale Ave · Toledo150 2000 — — — — — N/A N/A 5-5,000

Mark Holton,Regional Catering Sales Manager

Barry Bagels

3715 King Rd · Toledo100 1972 — — — — — N/A N/A 10+

Mark Greenblatt,President

Extra Virgin Food Services

25661 Ft Meigs Rd · Perrysburg36 2012 — Y Y Y Y 2 N/A 6-6,000+

Greg Rufty,COO / Managing Partner

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Published 09/18; List includes caterers that responded by deadline; N/A = not applicable; i.n.a. = information not available; * Permanent, full time equivalent employees, excluding part time event personnel; ** On-premise catering has been defi ned as catering events at a banquet

facility that the caterer operates; † Off -premise catering has been defi ned as catering events at a site not operated by the company, e.g. at a home or business; ‡ 2003-2016 catered out of Shorty’s True American Roadhouse; § A charge depending on location & number

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Employees*Founded

Locally

Special Off erings Include On-Premise** Off -Premise†

Top Local Offi cerAlcohol Bev

On·Premise

Alcohol Bev

Off ·Premise

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Chairs

Theme Party

PropsPicnic / BBQ

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Michael’s Gourmet Catering, Inc.

101 Main St · Toledo35+ 1980 — — Y Y Y 1 425 1-2,500

Michael Armstrong,CEO

Manhattan’s Catering

PO Box 744 · Toledo30+ 2001 Y — Y — Y 1 Up to 100 Up to 1,000

Marty Lahey,President

Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo

3100 Glendale Rd · Toledo30 i.n.a. Y — Y Y Y 2 350-450 200

Scott Killingback,Food & Beverage Manager

Nazareth Hall

21211 W River Rd · Grand Rapids25+ 1992 Y — Y — — 1 20-300 100+ The Bettinger Family

Premier Catering

4480 Heatherdowns Blvd · Toledo18+ 2000 Y Y Y Y Y 3 Up to 920 Any #

Joe Skaff ,Owner

Tony Packo’s Catering

1902 Front St · Toledo17 1932 — Y Y — Y 4 20-160 20-5,000

Jimmy Harmon,CEO

Shorty’s Back Forty Catering Commissary & Event Center

5215 Monroe St · Toledo12 2016‡ Y — — — Y 1 50-120 20-1,000

Nicholas Mancy,Owner / President

Findlay Inn & Conference Center

200 East Main Cross · Findlay10 1989 Y — — — — — 10-250 2-250

John Wengrow,Banquet Manager

The Pinnacle

1772 Indian Wood Circle · Maumee10 1997 Y Y Y Y Y 1 25-700 25-5,000

Mark Thees,Owner & President

Toledo Mud Hens / Hensville / NINE / Fleetwood’s Tap Room

406 Washington St · Toledo8 2013 Y — Y Y Y 1 25-5,000 N/A

Frank Kristie,Director of Sales, Hensville

Expressions Catering LLC

14448 CR 424 · Napoleon6 2011 — — — Y Y N/A N/A 35-450

Anita Frodl,Owner / Chef

Connie’s Celebrations

6195 Lewis Ave · Toledo2 2005 — — — — — 1 25-200 25+

Connie Paxton,President

Holland Gardens

6530 Angola Rd · Holland2 1984 Y — Y§ — Y 1 150-450 50+

William Hahnlen, Jr.,Owner

Parkway Place

2592 Parkway Plaza · Maumeei.n.a. 2007 Y — Y Y Y 2 100-700 25-1,000

George Zilba, Sr.,Owner

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