Production Planning
Ramsey Center staff can help you determine your event production requirements including
stage, sound and lighting requirements and chair, table and equipment setups. Our
technical team can handle the full spectrum of your program needs. Professionals are
at your service to ensure flawless implementation of your set-up requirements.
Program Entertainment
The Ramsey Center staff can help you identify potential talent for your program. From
the university's pool of academic speakers and performing artists to national and
regional touring acts, you are sure to find programming that suits your needs.
Support Personnel
The Ramsey Center provides trained and qualified support staff for events that require
the use of ushers, ticket-takers, ticket sellers, police and security personnel, medical
and first-aid personnel, parking lot attendants, technical operations personnel, housekeeping
attendants and extra cleanup personnel. Attention to service and quality by the Ramsey
Center and its supplementary support personnel ensures a smooth-running event and
a first-rate guest experience.
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Food/Beverage
University Catering Services (contracted through Aramark) maintains exclusive catering privileges for all concessions,
vending and food/beverage services in the Ramsey Center. University Catering offers
an outstanding array of food and beverage selections designed to meet the varied needs
of each customer. Food service capabilities range from the simplest of coffee breaks
to elegantly served dinners. University Catering can provide special table linen colors,
floral enhancements or other decorations upon request. Your catering sales coordinator
will help you develop your menu and work with you to ensure that every part of your
food function is a success.
Florals
The Ramsey Center staff can arrange for plants and greenery for your event.
Ticketing Services
Ticket sales for events held in the Ramsey Center are executed through the Ramsey
Center box office and its designated outlets. The box office manager supervises all
ticket transactions and provides accurate accounting services for all ticketed events.
Marketing and Promotions
The Ramsey Center marketing department can help you reach your audience through radio,
newspaper, TV, outdoor advertising, targeted direct marketing or other unique creative
campaigns. Our relationships with regional businesses, organizations, associations,
and media provide opportunities for unique promotional campaigns—affinity programs,
promotional events, viral marketing blitzes and more. Let our creative team brainstorm
with you to develop a successful promotional campaign for your event.
Office Support
Administrators of events held at the Ramsey Center have access to fax, copier, phone
and Internet services during the event.
Services for Users with Disabilities
All programs and activities held in the Ramsey Center are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Parking
Amenities include ample free parking for your guests.
Lodging
Jackson County offers more than 1,500 lodging units ranging from full-service resorts
and historic country inns to charming bed and breakfasts and a variety of quaint mountain
cottages. For a complete listing of accommodations, visit the Jackson County Chamber
of Commerce Web site at http://www.mountainlovers.com/. Lodging establishments frequently offer discounts for blocks of rooms, so ask about
group rates for your event delegates.