Banquet
Planning
From wedding receptions to large reunions, the Mendel
Center offers a total of over 20,000 square feet of flexible
gathering space. Combined with a vast array of cuisine possibilities,
the Mendel Center is the perfect setting for your event.
Meeting Planning
The Mendel Center offers flexible function space for meetings
from 10 to 1,000. Today's successful meeting often requires
high tech audio/video support. Supported by the staffs from
the Lake Michigan College Information Technology Department
and the Upton Telecommunication Center, Conference and Event
Services can provide unparalleled support.
Special Events
A special event is an extraordinary happening. There are
many types of special events. Some of the special events
that have been held at the Mendel Center include:
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Open Houses
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Conventions
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Sales Meetings
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Fund Raisers
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Holiday Events
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Dinner Dances
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Trade Shows
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Fashion Shows
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Community Events
The first step in creating a special event is
to select the Mendel Center and the Department of Conference
and Event Services. Special events carry an implied promise
- that they will be extraordinary. Let the staff of Conference
and Event Services add their special skill in planning your
event.

On his way to becoming President, Governor
George Bush visited Lake Michigan College and the Mendel Center.