Hospitality Meeting and Rental Facilities
Thompson Professional Development Center (PDC)
Off-campus Facilities
Other Campus Facilities
Thompson Professional Development Center (PDC)
Professional Development Center (PDC)
Half day: $350 | Full day: $450
A unique conference facility located in the heart of the campus, the Thompson Professional Development Center (PDC) was designed and constructed by Penn College students, faculty, and staff. The facility stands in testimony to the College's commitment to excellence in education. Inside, the decor echoes the local environment and surrounding landmarks, for which the rooms have been named.
This facility contains the following meeting rooms: the Mountain Laurel Room, the Tiadaghton Room, and the Atrium. The Mountain Laurel Room and the Tiadaghton Room in the PDC are equipped with audio, visual, and wireless computer/telecommunications capabilities, as well as personal computer support and environmental comfort controls.
Mountain Laurel Room, PDC
Half day: $200 | Full day: $350
The "great room" can be divided into two separate areas, or it may be used as one large meeting area seating up to 150. At one end, it provides informal seating around a large native mountain stone fireplace; at the other end a podium area, with a screen, is the focal point for a more formal meeting.
Seating Capacity
90 (classroom style); 150 (auditorium style)
Setup is flexible, depending upon specific needs
Tiadaghton Room, PDC
Half day: $125 | Full day: $250
The richness of this full-size conference room located in the Professional Development Center is reflected in its walls of rough sawn "boom wood" taken from the Susquehanna River. The wood - salvaged crib lumber from the 1880s when Williamsport was the lumbering capital of the world - was milled and finished by our students. The room features a large rectangular conference table and a wall mounted drymark/bulletin board.
Seating Capacity
20 (without AV equipment); 16 (with AV equipment)
Limited to four-sided conference arrangement
Atrium, PDC
Conveniently located in the Professional Development Center adjacent to the Mountain Laurel Room is a sunlit atrium that provides an overflow reception area for the conference room, and has tables for quiet conversation.
Off-campus Facilities
Aviation Center, Montoursville
The hangar at Penn College's Kathryn Wentzel Lumley Aviation Center at the Williamsport Regional Airport is a large space that can accommodate conferences and other situations requiring booths and "trade show" style arrangements. In addition to the hangar, classrooms in the Aviation Center provide meeting space for workshops and conference meetings.
Available space, capacity, and setup: very flexible.
Space availability dependent on Academic Calendar.
Community Arts Center
The magnificent Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport is a subsidiary of Penn College. For information about renting this facility, contact the executive director of the Center at 570-327-7650.
Size and Seating Capacity
Over 2,200 seats
Call 570-327-7650 to inquire about rental
Morgan Valley Retreat Center
Full day: $500
This rustic retreat, southwest of Williamsport in rural Nippenose Township, is available for public use from May 1-Nov. 1. Indoor and outdoor meeting areas provide an environment conducive to business meetings and group retreats.
Available capacity would be determined by event.
Directions
At-home catering
If you are planning an event in your home and would like to use Penn College School of Hospitality staff and students to prepare and serve food and beverages for your guests, please contact us. We will work with you to develop a menu that will suit your taste and your budget.
Other Campus Facilities
Le Jeune Chef Restaurant
Le Jeune Chef is a fine-dining experience at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. The restaurant, which offers a gourmet menu, features the area's most extensive wine list.
Penn's Inn, Bush Campus Center
Half day: $175 | Full day: $350
This popular campus meeting area located on the second floor of the Alvin C. Bush Campus Center, is available for meetings and special events. A dance floor, stage lighting, and sound system make it easy to stage both formal and information activities.
Size and Seating Capacity
Approximately 4,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity 120-270, depending on floor plan
Auditorium, Klump Academic Center
Half day: $250 | Full day: $500 | AV equipment additional
Located on the second floor of the George S. Klump Academic Center, the auditorium offers a spacious, yet intimate, setting for large group meetings, lectures, and performances. Comfortable seating on both the main floor and balcony provides a close view of the stage and large screen area. A lobby outside the auditorium entrance can accommodate group registrations or ticket exchanges.
Size and Seating Capacity
9,608 sq. ft.
Seats 561 (358 lower level; 203 balcony)
On-campus housing
If your conference seminar is scheduled during June or July, it may be possible for you to rent on-campus student housing facilities to accommodate your attendees.
Space availability is dependent on the College's Academic Calendar.
Field House
Half day: $250 | Full day: $500
The Field House provides practice areas for athletic teams and ample room for casual entertaining, trade shows, and large meetings.
Available space, capacity, and set-up: very flexible.
Space availability is dependent on the College's Academic Calendar.
Presentation Room, Student & Administrative Services Center
Half day: $200 | Full day: $350
This small auditorium provides comfortable seating for 139 people.
Keystone Dining Room
Rental: $500
The College's main dining facility is ideal for special events.
Seating Capacity
Seating capacity 150-300, depending on floor plan
Classrooms
Per Hour: $35 | Per day: $150
The campus features a wide array of classrooms - from small, cozy settings to large, tiered lecture rooms featuring screen projections. When not being used for College classes, these rooms may be available for business and organizational meetings and seminars.
Available seating capacity varies; call for details.
Space availability is dependant on the College's Academic Calendar.
