Versatile Meeting Space

Corporate Meeting Space - Cleveland, OH

The Emerald Event Center is the right choice for a contemporary and professional venue, suitable for many corporate functions from trade shows to small meetings. Our versatile Emerald Ballroom has the capacity to comfortably seat up to 400 guests theater-style and can be sectioned into four breakout spaces created through dividers. The spacious pre-function area, with floor-to-ceiling windows, is perfect for registering guests or displaying vendor exhibits.

Highlights:

  • Over 9000 square feet of flexible event space
  • 400 seating capacity
  • 4 event rooms
  • 5 breakout rooms
  • Pre-function area for guest registration or exhibits
  • Courtyard for outdoor events
  • Audiovisual equipment available for rent
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Business services (copying, faxing, delivery)
  • Business equipment rental
  • On-site catering
  • Customize Your Event

    Whether it’s 25 guests or 400, our professional staff is ready to wow! The Emerald Event Center is a state-of-the-art facility located less than 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Our Emerald Ballroom creates a contemporary environment that can be divided into smaller event spaces and our outdoor courtyard and reception areas provide unique spaces for hosting your event.

    Click the Capacity Chart link below to view our wide range of event space options for your next event.

     View Our Capacity Chart

    With over 25 years of experience and honored as a “Best of Lorain County” awards finalist, our Executive Chef, Chris Taylor, can accommodate any group’s requests with a vast selection of appetizing cuisine. Our culinary staff can tempt all appetites with their plethora of marvelous dishes, from continental breakfasts to elegant reception entrées. Start your guests off with refreshing beverages and delectable hors d’oeuvres, then enjoy a customized sit-down meal.


    Breakfast/BrunchLunchCarving BreaksStartersDinnerBar
    minimums may apply
    all breakfast come with assorted chilled juices, coffee, decaf and hot tea

    Continentals

    SELECT BREAKFAST
    fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins, pastries and bagels, preserves, cream cheese and sweet butter

    DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
    choice of breakfast sandwich, yogurt and granola parfait, fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins and pastries

    Buffet

    DELUXE BREAKFAST BUFFET
    assorted muffins and pastries, fresh fruit display, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage links,
    home fried potatoes with caramelized onions

    PREMIUM BREAKFAST BUFFET
    fresh seasonal fruit, assorted muffins and pastries, eggs benedict, home fried potatoes, applewood bacon

    Plated

    Rise & Shine
    scrambled farm fresh eggs, crispy smoked bacon, sausage links or grilled ham, home fried potatoes with caramelized onions, baskets of croissants, assorted muffins and pastries

    Healthy Start
    spinach and mushroom egg white frittata, fresh fruit cup, turkey sausage links, baskets
    of croissants, assorted muffins and pastries

    Emerald Breakfast

    eggs benedict, lemon and garlic roasted asparagus, home fried potatoes, baskets of croissants, assorted muffins and pastries

    Breakfast Enhancements

    minimums may apply

    Waffle Station
    belgian waffles with maple syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream

    Oatmeal Bar
    brown sugar, fresh fruits, dried fruits, whipped butter and honey

    Omelet Station
    omelets made to order with assorted fillings

    Breakfast Pizza
    bacon, sausage or ham with egg and cheese on flatbread

    Biscuits and Gravy
    house made sausage gravy and buttermilk biscuits

    Emerald Brunch

    minimum of 25 people
    sliced fruit with berries, muffin and danish display

    bacon, ham or vegetable frittata
    [or] eggs benedict
    [or] scrambled eggs

    bacon [or] sausage links

    home fried potatoes
    [or] french toast

    tossed salad with balsamic and ranch dressing

    caprese chicken [or] herbed chicken with jus

    roasted seasonal vegetables

    wild rice medley [or] rosemary redskins

    all lunches include freshly brewed coffee, decaf, and iced tea, fresh baked rolls and creamy butter,
    chef’s selection of complimenting dessert

    Buffet Lunch

    Taco Tuesday
    grilled flank steak with peppers and onion
    tequila spiked chicken
    flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro cream,
    jack cheese, guacamole
    spanish rice, refried beans

    Soup and Salad Bar
    chef’s freshly made soup du jour
    chef’s choice salad toppings, cheeses,
    and nuts served with house balsamic
    and ranch dressing
    grilled chicken and marinated flank steak

    Taste of Italy
    caesar salad, croutons, house made dressing
    tuscan vegetable blend
    grilled or breaded chicken parmesan
    pasta marinara or alfredo
    garlic breadsticks

    Slider Station
    grilled steak burger, melted cheese
    buffalo chicken
    pulled pork, bbq sauce
    served with house made coleslaw
    and potato chips
    baked mac and cheese

    Emerald’s Deli
    chef’s freshly made soup du jour
    tossed garden salad with
    complimenting dressings
    italian pasta salad
    all natural sliced turkey, roast beef,
    and black forest ham
    assorted deli cheeses
    mustards, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce
    crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes,
    red onions, pickles, and olives
    variety of breads, rolls, and croissants

    Pick Your Own

    Salad: choice of one

    • tossed garden salad with complimenting dressing

    Entrée: choice of two

    • chicken marsala
    • chicken breast with citrus beurre blanc
    • pork loin with while grain mustard demi-glace
    • salmon with lemon dill beurre blanc
    • shaved roast beef in au jus

    Starch: choice of one

    • rice pilaf
    • rosemary roasted redskins
    • buttermilk or roasted garlic mashed potatoes

    Vegetable: choice of one

    • fresh green beans
    • roasted seasonal vegetable
    • mixed julienne vegetables

    Chef’s choice of dessert

    Plated Lunch

    Salad: choice of one

    • garden salad with mixed greens, baby tomatoes, seedless cucumbers, garlic croutons, house balsamic and ranch dressing
    • caesar salad with house made dressing

    ENTRÉE: choice of one

    • seared chicken breast, herbed chicken jus
    • panko crusted chicken breast, romano cream sauce
    • oven roasted salmon, lemon dill cream
    • herb crusted pork loin, dijon cream
    • sirloin filet, roasted garlic demi-glace
    • short rib, rich reduction sauce
    • chicken marsala

    Starch: choice of one

    • wild rice pilaf
    • rosemary roasted redskins
    • buttermilk or roasted garlic mashed potatoes

    Vegetable: choice of one

    • french green beans
    • roasted seasonal vegetables
    • mixed julienne vegetables

    Executive Lunch

    (maximum of two)

    served with house made potato chips or fries

    Turkey Croissant

    sliced all natural turkey breast swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on croissant

    Ham & Cheese
    all natural ham, smoked mozzarella, lettuce and pickled red onion on artisan bread

    Roast Beef & Cheddar
    shaved roast beef and cheddar, lettuce, caramelized onion, horseradish sauce
    on artisan bread

    Emerald Burger
    8 oz burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle

    Gourmet Grilled Chicken and Tomato Bisque
    thick sourdough with cheddar and gruyere cheese served with house made tomato soup

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle

    Italian Sub
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, roasted red pepper, lettuce and creamy italian

    Veggie Wrap
    grilled vegetables, spinach, balsamic glazewrapped in a flour tortilla

    Executive Boxed Lunch

    (maximum of 2)

    CHOICE OF TURKEY CROISSANT; HAM & CHEESE; ROAST BEEF;
    ITALIAN SUB; VEGGIE WRAP FROM EXECUTIVE LUNCH SELECTIONS
    whole fresh fruit, potato chips, fresh baked cookies, candy bar, condiments, bottled water

    Food Stations

    includes stationed freshly brewed coffee, decaf, and iced tea. additional items may be added to each station minimums may apply

    SLIDER STATION
    (choice of two)
    all beef sliders with american cheese [or] buffalo chicken slider [or] bbq pulled pork slider
    house made potato chips, pickles, lettuce, pickled onion, mustards, ketchup, aioli

    ASIAN STATION
    (choice of one)
    steamed rice [or] fried rice [or] yakasoba noodles
    sweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli, spring rolls, mandarin orange salad

    FAJITA STATION
    tequila and lime chicken and beef sautéed pepper and onion
    refried beans, mexican rice, salsa, pico, sour cream, cilantro
    -add shrimp

    PIZZA BOARD
    cheese, pepperoni, veggie, meat trio, spicy italian, bbq chicken, mediterranean, ham and pineapple, caprese and taco

    PASTA STATION
    pasta marinara and tortellini with alfredo sauce served with caesar salad and garlic breadsticks
    – add chicken or sausage

    MAC N’ CHEESE BAR
    white and yellow mac n’ cheese with bacon, caramelized onion, broccoli, roasted red pepper, peas and onion straw toppings
    -add lobster-market
    -add chicken 4

    MASHED POTATO BAR
    whipped idaho potatoes, broccoli, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, caramelized onion, bacon, green onion, roasted garlic, sour cream, whipped butter

    NACHO BAR
    seasoned ground beef, queso sauce, salsa, shredded cheese, jalapeno, sour cream,
    black olives

    minimums may apply

    Chef Attended Carving Stations

    all stations include one chef carver per 100 guests, fresh baked soft rolls and artisan breads.
    served with all appropriate condiments

    TURKEY BREAST

    COUNTRY CLUB SIRLOIN

    PRIME RIB OF BEEF

    COUNTRY HAM

    PORK LOIN

    BEEF TENDERLOIN

    Morning Breaks

    EMERALD MORNING BREAKS
    assorted granola, fruit and protein bars, individual greek yogurt with seasonal toppings

    HEALTHY BREAK
    fruit kabobs with dipping sauce, bagged almonds and trail mix, chef’s choice seasonal smoothie

    Snack Breaks

    COFFEE BREAK
    assorted syrups, toppings, and enhancements

    SOFT PRETZEL BAR
    assorted pretzels with cheeses, dips, mustards

    REFRESH BREAK
    fresh crisp vegetable display with light dips, house made creamy hummus with warm pita chips, mixed berry and mint lemonade

    ALL DAY BEVERAGE STATION
    freshly brewed coffee and decaf, assorted teas, canned soda, bottled water

    ON CONSUMPTION
    gallon of coffee
    gallon of lemonade / iced tea
    bottled fruit juices or canned sodas
    bottled water
    sparkling mineral water

    À La Carte

    BAGELS BY THE DOZEN
    bagels with butter, preserves, and cream cheeses

    CANDY BARS
    individually wrapped candy and chocolate bars

    CINNAMON ROLLS
    Jumbo iced cinnamon rolls

    DANISHES
    assorted fresh baked danishes

    ASSORTED COOKIES
    fresh baked gourmet cookies

    BROWNIES
    fudge brownies and blondies

    GRANOLA BARS
    individually wrapped granola, fruit and protein bars

    CHIPS
    assorted, individual bagged potato chips and pretzels

    TRAIL MIX

    MUFFINS
    assorted fresh baked muffins

    FRESH WHOLE FRUIT

    SLICED FRESH FRUIT
    seasonal melons and berries

    HUMMUS AND PITA CHIPS

    SOFT PRETZELS WITH SPICY MUSTARD

    Passed Hors d’oeuvres

    hors d’oeuvres are passed for 60 minutes

    HOT ITEMS
    sausage or vegetable
    stuffed mushrooms
    italian sausage in puff pastry
    rumaki -bacon wrapped
    water chestnuts
    spicy chicken or beef satay
    artichoke fritters
    sweet corn cake with in-house smoked chicken
    shrimp diablo
    cherry wood smoked
    bacon wrapped scallops

    COLD ITEMS
    southwest chicken cups
    smoked salmon, lemon cream cheese, fried caper on sesame
    crostini assortment ~ tapenade, basil pesto and red pepper
    gazpacho and shrimp cocktail
    ahi tuna, seaweed salad on crisp won tons
    antipasto skewers
    tomato bruschetta on toast points
    vegetable canapé
    honey and goat cheese in phyllo
    vegetable and herbed cheese pinwheels

    Displays

    minimums may apply

    CHARCUTERIE BOARD
    chef’s hand cured meats, cheeses and artisan breads, married with seasonal nuts, fresh fruit and jams

    BRUSCHETTA BOARD
    grilled focaccia, fresh bruschetta and variety of tapenades: pesto, olive, roasted red pepper, hummus and shaved romano cheese

    VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ
    julienne carrots, peppers, celery, tomatoes and cucumbers with assorted dips

    IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESE DISPLAY
    with crackers and fresh fruit garnish

    ANTIPASTO DISPLAY
    chef’s selection of cured meats, imported cheeses, grilled seasonal vegetables, olives, tapenades, breads and pickled vegetables

    FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY
    chef’s selection of seasonal melons, fruits and berries

    All dinners include freshly brewed coffee, decaf, and iced tea, fresh baked rolls and creamy butter,
    choice of starch and vegetable, chef’s selection of complimenting dessert

    Plated

    SALAD: CHOICE OF ONE
    GARDEN SALAD
    mixed greens, baby tomatoes, seedless cucumbers, and garlic croutons with house balsamic vinaigrette

    CAESAR SALAD
    crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and shaved italian blend of cheeses

    EMERALD SALAD
    mixed greens, feta cheese, candied pecans and dried cranberries drizzled with house made balsamic vinaigrette

    CHICKEN ROMANO
    fresh all natural panko crusted chicken breast with a romano cream sauce

    ENTRÉE: choice of one
    BACON SCALLION CHICKEN
    roasted chicken breast smothered in a bacon scallion cream sauce, italian cheeses and lemon dijon buerre blanc

    CAPRESE CHICKEN
    all natural chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and balsamic reduction

    CHICKEN FLORIO
    seared chicken breast with a roasted wild mushroom demi-glace

    HERB CRUSTED PORK
    herb crusted crusted tenderloin finished with a garlic and herb pan sauce

    PASTA PRIMAVERA
    grilled and roasted seasonal fresh vegetables tossed with garlic and olive oil then finished with parmesan and fresh squeezed lemon

    BONELESS SHORT RIB
    house braised short rib with a rich reduction sauce

    BEEF TENDERLOIN
    house seasoned enter cut filet, pan seared and finish with roasted garlic demi-glace

    GLAZED SALMON
    baked fresh salmon with citrus soy glaze

    PANKO CRUSTED COD
    roasted cod topped with a tomato and chive buerre blanc

    VEGETABLE: CHOICE OF ONE

    • french green beans
    • roasted seasonal vegetables asparagus
    • glazed baby carrots

    STARCH: CHOICE OF ONE

    • wild rice pilaf
    • rosemary roasted redskins buttermilk or roasted
    • garlic mashed potatoes
    • dauphinoise potatoes

    Dinner Buffets

    minimums may apply

    DELUXE DINNER BUFFET
    mixed garden greens salad bar
    pasta primavera
    chicken with herbed chicken jus

    EMERALD DINNER BUFFET
    mixed garden greens salad bar
    rolled prime rib with au jus
    and horseradish sauce
    chicken marsala
    salmon with lemon and
    dill cream sauce

    VEGETABLE: CHOICE OF ONE

    • french green beans
    • roasted seasonal vegetables
    • asparagus
    • glazed baby carrots

    STARCH: CHOICE OF ONE

    • wild rice pilaf
    • rosemary roasted redskins
    • buttermilk or roasted garlic mashed potatoes
    • dauphinoise potatoes

    Hosted On Consumption and Cash Bars

    Deluxe
    DOMESTIC BEER
    budweiser, bud light
    IMPORT /CRAFT BEER
    heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder
    HARD SELTZER
    assortment
    HOUSE WINE BY THE GLASS
    chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, riesling
    COCKTAILS
    canadian club, jack daniels, dewars, tanqueray, bacardi silver, tito’s, olmeca altos tequila

    Premium
    DOMESTIC BEER
    budweiser, bud light
    IMPORT/CRAFT BEER
    heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder, stella artois
    HARD SELTZER
    assortment
    WINE BY THE GLASS
    chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, moscato
    COCKTAILS
    crown royal, makers mark, johnny walker black, bombay sapphire, grey goose, patron silver, captain morgan
    canned soda and bottled water on deluxe and premium bars

    Hosted Open Bar Packages*

    *includes all wash, soda. and bottled water
    bartender fee of 100 is applied if total bar sales do not exceed 350

    DELUXE

    DOMESTIC BEER
    budweiser, bud light
    IMPORT / CRAFT BEER
    heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder
    HARD SELTZER
    assortment
    HOUSE WINE BY THE GLASS
    chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, riesling
    COCKTAILS
    canadian club, jack daniels, dewars, tanqueray, bacardi silver, tito’s, olmeca altos tequila

    PREMIUM

    DOMESTIC BEER
    budweiser, bud light
    IMPORT / CRAFT BEER
    heineken, corona, great lakes dortmunder, stella artois
    HARD SELTZER
    assortment
    WINE BY THE GLASS
    chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, moscato
    COCKTAILS
    crown royal, makers mark, johnny walker black,bombay sapphire, grey goose, patron silver, captain morgan

    Bloody Mary Bar

    titos vodka
    lemon and lime wedges, pickles, olives, peppers,
    hot sauce, worcestershire, celery, bacon

    Mimosa

    orange, pineapple, and mango juices

    With audiovisual equipment and complimentary high-speed wi-fi, The Emerald Event Center makes delivering a presentation or showing an informational video easier than ever. The business center at Residence Inn also offers copy, fax, and overnight delivery/pickup services.

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    Perfect for out-of-town guests, Marriott’s Residence Inn Cleveland Avon at the Emerald Event Center is connected to the event facility. Your party can get ready in our spacious extended-stay suites before heading over to the festivities next door and then spend the night after the event.

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    The Emerald Event Center is an ideal venue for a wide range of corporate events:

    • Trade shows
    • Seminars
    • Business meetings
    • Conferences
    • Employee appreciation events
    • Holiday parties
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