There is an entirely new landscape for working people who got a taste of working from home during the pandemic. Many of those who were given the choice of remaining at home or heading back to the office chose the comfortable confines of their homes from which to work.
When businesses decide it’s necessary to gather staff together for meetings and planning sessions, many are opting to book spaces outside of the corporate head office to provide a more welcoming environment for employees.
One of the best alternatives for hosting business meetings in this area is the Guelph Country Club, a non-traditional corporate venue that is perfect for companies that like to foster “out of the box” creative thinking.
“This location sells itself when it comes to hosting strategic planning sessions, organizational staff meetings and casual gatherings for employees,” said Rod Pollock Director of Hospitality at Guelph Country Club and owner of Jesse’s on the Green and Jesse’s Catering . “The beautiful surroundings provide a natural environment for staff to decompress and fully relax while they’re conducting business.”
Banquet facilities, conference centres, and larger hotels tend to be the go-to spaces for businesses looking to host off-site meetings. Many of these offer similar amenities complete with the same sterile corporate environments.
The Guelph Country Club provides a drastically different setting than the typical conference centre.
For starters, the view from the rooms are of the lush, beautifully manicured surroundings of the golf course, which can be booked as part of any function held at the facility. There’s great meal packages available and the opportunity to customize the menu for your event. There’s also ample free parking no matter what season you’re planning your corporate meetings.
Booking with Guelph Country Club also includes all the tools you need to execute your meeting seamlessly and professionally. Mobile television monitors, white boards, flip charts, markers and other meeting necessities are all part of any meeting package booked at the Club. The venue also offers top of the line Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Access Points WiFi capabilities to ensure there are no connectivity issues during important meetings.
The Guelph Country Club also offers two distinct meeting options: the Heritage Room for up to 25 guests, or the recently renovated Waverly Room and lounge which can accommodate up to 100. Of course, it’s always important to combine business with pleasure, especially if your company is passionate about taking care of its employees. For those companies, there are plenty of recreational activities to be enjoyed according to Pollock.
“We have pickleball, golf, shuffleboard, and lots of side games. There’s also the putting green. Sometimes it’s just a great way to inject some levity into a long day of meetings. We can put together a great program of activities to enhance the event.”
With summer rapidly giving way to autumn, many companies may also be considering hosting company Christmas parties again for the first time since the pandemic derailed most corporate social events.
Pollock says Jesse’s Catering is on hand at the Club to provide a variety of menu packages or customized lunch and dinner options whether it’s for meetings or holiday festivities.
To inquire about potential bookings, visit them online here.