Prep School – The Best Colorado Training Centers for Conference Season

After years of learning from experience, we’ve discovered that holding training sessions off site from an organization’s offices is highly beneficial to attendees. When they are away from the distraction of their daily routine, participants have the opportunity to really focus on the training.  What’s more, these centers are designed specifically to cater to the needs of both small and large groups in training and conference, so they offer the space and equipment every planner looks for in order to get the job done.  When considering a conference center, we recommend looking for the following attributes and amenities to ensure an A+ session:
 
1. Expansive spaces with the capacity to comfortably present to a large group along with smaller private rooms for breakout sessions.
2. Comfortable seating that is mobile so you can set up small groups, form circles or line up seats to face a stage or podium.
3. Business tools and equipment such as projector, screen, sound equipment and WiFi that allow you to focus on your agenda, instead of logistics.
4. Computer lab with internet and printers for training on new software or training new employees.
5. On-site tech support to ensure a quick fix should something go wrong with technology.
6. Availability of catering or refreshments on site for re-energizing your attendees.

There are many training and conference centers throughout Colorado that meet most, if not all those criteria. As such, meetingpages.com recommends you check out the following:

The Estes Park Conference Center offers spaciousness and grandeur along with casual spaces for networking. An 8,000 square-foot ballroom is easily converted into six independent, sound-proof meeting areas. Another 5 breakout rooms are also available, including an additional 3,600 square-foot ballroom. The highly- trained, professional staff oversee your conference or training session to ensure an optimal outcome.  Luxurious local accommodations for up to 2000, plus the nearby village offers over 200 stores, galleries and restaurants from which to choose.

Featuring 27,000 square feet of flexible meeting space that serves anywhere from 5 to 1500 guests, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Conference Services has a lot to offer. Located in the historic Pikes Peak Region, the venue is central to all major services. With on campus lodging, distinctive and delicious catering, on-site event facilitators and AV techs, plus smart classrooms and WiFi, there is a space and place for your group here.

With a variety of venues, the Conference + Event Services University of Denver is a subject about which you’ll want to learn more. Whether your group numbers 1000 or 10, there is a space available that is fully-equipped, comfortable, and ideal for training. On-site catering offers refreshments for breaks, meals and dessert. Adaptable spaces can be set up classroom or lecture style, and state-of-the-art technology earns this venue top marks.

Despite the fact that it’s surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Keystone Resort + Conference Center is built for business. Your participants will be inspired by the 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space that makes it the largest meeting venue in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Two ballrooms, numerous breakout spaces, business center, WiFi, plus a banquet kitchen facility, comfortable on-site lodging for 1200, along with endless activities for down time make this the ideal venue for lengthier training sessions.

Surrounded by six acres of majestic pines, stone walls, and landscaped grounds, your attendees will enjoy the tranquil beauty of Cielo at Castle Pines. The Center’s experienced meeting planners will assist you in putting together a meeting or training package to suit all your needs. Start with scenic grounds, add space for up to 500 guests, combine that with AV and WiFi, catering and beverage service, and you’ve got your meeting space.
 
Training, conferences or meetings couldn’t possibly be grander than when held at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel + Conference Center. Your attendees can spread out in the more than 17,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space. Amenities include best-of-breed technology for high-tech meetings, a variety of lodging options, mouthwatering choices of casual to fine dining, and an ambiance that only mountain vistas can create.