
GENESIS CONVENTION CENTER
1 Genesis Center Plaza Gary, IN 46402


Call Us Now : (219) 882-5505
Rental Rates
The rental rates below include set-up only, and up to 6 hours of usage time (8 hours for conferences).
Multiple area shows will be discounted 25% for each consecutive show.
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20% off meal cost will reduce rental fees. Must have over 100 persons.
For the Area, Half of Arena, Indiana Hall with Extensions, and Arena and Indiana Hall combination, rental cost will be either 12% of ticket sales or the actual rental cost, whichever is greatest.
Set-Up
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Skirted head table with seating for up to twelve (12) or one (1) stage (20' x 8' H, 2' H or 5' D)
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Two (2) skirted registration tables
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72' round banquet tables and chairs for number of guests confirmed
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One (1) microphone and podium
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One (1) 18"x18" dance floor
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SETUP MUST BE PRE-APPROVED! Additional charges may be incurred for changes after approval
Banquets and Receptions
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White linen tablecloths, white napkins, china, silverware, and food service personnel (1 per 40 confirmed guests).
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If host selects buffet style meal, setup includes skirted buffet station.
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Wedding Receptions
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The same set-up is available for Weddings, as for Banquets, but includes: skirted gift table and skirted cake table. Additional charges apply for DJ table, champagne table and registration table.
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Seminars
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Linen for tables.
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Water pitchers with iced water, and disposable cups.
(Contact us for special requests)





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Heavy Rental Equipment
Forklift $25.00
Barricades $50.00
Chairs $2.00
8' Table $10.00
6' Table $10.00
72'' Round Table $10.00
15''x 12'' Dance Floor $200.00
18''x 18'' Dance Floor $360.00
30''x 30'' Dance Floor $1,000.00
Dance Floor Section 3' x 3' $15.00
Stage$120.00 *** Cost will vary by event
Drapes 3' H per foot $2.00
Drapes 8' H per foot $2.50
Drapes 16' H per foot $5.50
Table Skirting w/ Tablecloth $25.00
Equipment Rental
General Event Equipment
Photo Copies $.25
Fax Service $1.25
Microphone $10.00
Podium $10.00
Screens $10.00
27'' DVD/VCRNA at Present
50'' TVNA at Present
Slide Projector $20.00
Overhead $20.00
VCR $50.00
Easels $5.00
Chalkboard $5.00
All prices are subject to change without notice. Personnel and equipment are only available to the extent of the Genesis Convention Center's inventory. Please ask our Events Coordinator for other equipment and times you may not see listed above, and would like to rent for your event. Surcharges and additional cost will apply for using outside vendors.
Additional Services
Custodial Services, Event Clean Up
Arena 1 (Concerts, Conferences, etc.) $750.00
Arena 2 (Circus, Rode, etc.) $1,500.00
Indiana Hall (Theater Seating, Dances, Plays, etc) $250.00
Indiana Hall Extension $350.00
Dumpster $325.00
Box Office (Available Only With use of Ticketmaster Service)
Box Office Fees $1,200.00
Ticket Printing, each ticket $.10
Merchandising%20
Ushers (hourly rate per individual) $12.50
Cameras $250.00
Electrical
Electrician, per day $750.00
Electrical RV Hook-Up, per day $50.00
Electrical Large RV Hook-Up, per day $100.00
Extension Cords$25.00
Outlet Strips $15.00
20 - 100 AMPS $125.00
120 - 200 AMPS $225.00
220 - 400 AMPS $325.00
320 - 600 AMPS $400.00
430 - 600 AMPS $500.00
620 - 1200 AMPS $750.00
Other Services
Paramedic $450.00
Water Hook-up $25.00
Security for Arena Events (per individual per hour) $25.00
Security for Meeting Rooms
(per individual per hour) $20.00
