Cradled in the convergence of the Neuse and Trent rivers is the small city of New Bern, North Carolina, which seems untouched by time. The locals meander at a leisurely pace up and down sidewalks, while children dart between soda shops, ice cream parlors, and community activities. The cobblestone streets witnessed the roiling conflict of the American Revolution and the Union occupation of the city during the Civil War, but today, the most action they witness is the personal triumphs of residents and the new adventures of visitors. Though each wanderer experiences the charm of downtown’s “Old South” vestige differently, one idea rings true across every narrative — the food, scenery, shopping, history, people, and arts keep them coming back for more.
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On the Trent River, just across the street from its coalescence with the Neuse River, is the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Its facilities and quality of service are as incomparable as the views. The New Bern Riverfront Convention Center boasts nearly 30,000 square feet of rentable space, ideal for meetings or events of any variety.
Downstairs is the Colonial Capital Ballroom, which can be set up in myriad ways, separated into three ballrooms or merged into one to suit the clients’ needs. Also on the ground floor are the Riverfront Veranda and Heritage Hall, including its two alcoves. This brings the total of usable space on the first floor to 23,740 square feet. Upstairs, guests have access to the Tryon Room, which can be split into two smaller rooms or combined into a single, 2,030-square-foot space. Also found upstairs is the Berne Room and the Craven Board Room, as well as additional restrooms. The Promenade and Heritage Hall are ideal spaces to utilize as part of an event, or they can be easily converted into registration or exhibitor space by the experienced staff members, who make every event effortless for their clients.
The convention center also has an in-house kitchen facility on the ground floor, which can either prepare concession-booth-style food or full-service banquets for your participants. Well-rehearsed transitions between sessions showcase a staff dedicated to providing smooth and productive events. Regular training and team meetings facilitate a tangible sense of cohesion and order to their movements and, consequently, the events they host. Though the facilities are beautifully functional and the staff is impeccable, there are so many more reasons why New Bern is the perfect place for meetings, no matter the size.
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New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
On the Trent River, just across the street from its coalescence with the Neuse River, is the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Its facilities and quality of service are as incomparable as the views. The New Bern Riverfront Convention Center boasts nearly 30,000 square feet of rentable space, ideal for meetings or events of any variety.
Downstairs is the Colonial Capital Ballroom, which can be set up in myriad ways, separated into three ballrooms or merged into one to suit the clients’ needs. Also on the ground floor are the Riverfront Veranda and Heritage Hall, including its two alcoves. This brings the total of usable space on the first floor to 23,740 square feet. Upstairs, guests have access to the Tryon Room, which can be split into two smaller rooms or combined into a single, 2,030-square-foot space. Also found upstairs is the Berne Room and the Craven Board Room, as well as additional restrooms. The Promenade and Heritage Hall are ideal spaces to utilize as part of an event, or they can be easily converted into registration or exhibitor space by the experienced staff members, who make every event effortless for their clients.
The convention center also has an in-house kitchen facility on the ground floor, which can either prepare concession-booth-style food or full-service banquets for your participants. Well-rehearsed transitions between sessions showcase a staff dedicated to providing smooth and productive events. Regular training and team meetings facilitate a tangible sense of cohesion and order to their movements and, consequently, the events they host. Though the facilities are beautifully functional and the staff is impeccable, there are so many more reasons why New Bern is the perfect place for meetings, no matter the size.
