Usage & Rental Policy
The MCCFA (Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority) owns, operates, and manages the Muskingum County Conference & Welcome Center and other developing properties. It is the intent of the MCCFA Board of Directors that the primary purpose of The Welcome Center is: to support and encourage economic growth of the community by attracting and serving tourists, for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and private groups. The primary vision of the MCCFA is to make Muskingum County the leading destination for conventions, meetings, sporting events, and other consumer related activities in southeastern Ohio.
Rental Fees
| FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION | NOT-FOR PROFIT & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
|---|---|
| Exhibition Hall (Heritage Hall or Ebenezer Hall) | |
| $300* for the first day, and $200* each consecutive day or part thereof. | $225* for the first day, and $125 each consecutive day or part thereof. |
| Conference Room | |
| $25 per hour or part thereof during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). | $15 per hour or part thereof during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). |
Porter/Security Fee
Events scheduled outside of regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) will have a $30 per hour porter/security fee.
For private parties: Area Facility List is available upon request.
DECLARATION OF INTENT
It is the intent of the Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority Board of Directors that the primary purpose of the Welcome Center is: “to support and encourage economic growth of the community by attracting and serving tourists, for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and private groups.” Fees for the use of the exhibit halls, theatre and other meeting rooms shall be based on fair market value.
USAGE POLICY
In the use of the Welcome Center meeting facilities, priority will be given to activities that highlight community assets, promote the community, serve tourist and convention groups and otherwise fulfill the purpose of the facility as stated above. The exhibition and meeting facilities of the Welcome Center will be used as follows: To showcase community, industry and special attractions through exhibits; to support conference/convention/meeting activities with possibilities for exhibits, breakout sessions, general sessions and receptions; to enhance activities during community festivals and events; to accommodate community/private social events at the discretion of management.
Adopted January 29, 1996. Revised February 27, 2023.