Cooperative Meetings

Cooperative Meetings is a flexible event venue in Columbia, South Carolina, serving organisers of business functions, weddings and social celebrations. The facility provides a broad choice of spaces, from large ballrooms and conference areas to classroom-style rooms, meeting rooms, reception areas and outdoor patios. This makes it suitable for conferences, seminars, training sessions, trade shows, association meetings, fundraisers, corporate gatherings and smaller board meetings.

The venue also welcomes weddings and receptions, offering space for ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and showers. Social event organisers can plan galas, proms, graduation celebrations, birthday parties, reunions, holiday gatherings, baby showers and other private functions at the site. Indoor and outdoor settings allow organisers to shape the layout and atmosphere around the occasion.

With approximately 40,000 square feet of facilities, the venue can accommodate different event formats and guest requirements. Moveable air walls help separate simultaneous activities, while built-in audio-visual technology supports presentations, conferences and hosted programmes. A spacious reception and registration gallery can be used for guest arrival, networking, displays and receptions. The site also provides generous on-site parking, wireless internet in selected spaces and convenient access near major interstate routes.

Cooperative Meetings offers in-house catering for events at the venue and also provides off-site catering. Menus can include hors d'oeuvres, buffets, themed selections and plated dinners. Organisers can work with a dedicated event planner as a single point of contact, with additional support available for design, decor, entertainment, flowers and photography. Nearby hotel partnerships can also assist with accommodation for delegates and guests.