Meeting Space
Benjamin Franklin Education & Training Center
PIAG offers affordable meeting space and allows you the freedom to bring in your own food or contract with local catering vendors. Our center has its own entrance, lobby and registration area. The 690 square foot lobby can be used to host breaks, buffets, receptions, vendor displays or breakout sessions. Our fully-equipped, newly-renovated kitchen area is available to your group or caterer.
- 2,500 Square feet of meeting space featuring a 34′ x 72′ meeting room that can be divided into three multi-functional rooms to accommodate smaller groups
- 690 Square foot lobby
- High-speed Internet access
- Lighting system including LED ceiling tiles, variable intensity can lights, and directional track lights
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Free parking with approximately 90 parking spaces
- Handicap accessible
- Non-smoking environment
- Outside catering suppliers permitted
- All meeting rooms wired with a built-in sound system
The Space
PIAG offers the ideal setting to host your meeting or event and can accommodate up to 130 people. We are conveniently located in Cobb County just outside the perimeter off South Cobb Drive with easy access to I-285, I-75 and I-20.
A/V Equipment
PIAG maintains a sufficient inventory of audiovisual equipment. If you are interested in renting audio visual equipment from PIAG for your event, please ask for our price list detailing equipment and costs.
Parking
90 Parking spaces are available. Additional parking space within walking distance can be arranged if needed. Advanced notification is required.
The fully-extended Benjamin Franklin Room is an ideal option for larger groups. This 34′ x 72′ room with 10′ ceilings can be configured in a number of ways.
Seating Capacity
- Theater – 150 people
- U-Shape – 30-40 people
- Classroom – 60-70 people
The Ben Franklin room features rolling floor-to-ceiling wall panels that can be moved, allowing the room to be divided into up to three separate rooms (Ben Franklin I, II and II). When divided, each room measures approximately 24′ x 34′ with 10′ ceilings, creating meeting space for breakout sessions and smaller meetings. When closed, the dividers ensure complete privacy.
Benjamin Franklin I
The Ben Franklin I has an 8′ outside door for moving in equipment and materials and features one floor-to-ceiling wall panel. The floor is stressed to bear the weight of equipment equivalent to a small four-color press.
- Classroom – 30 people
- Theater – 60 people
Benjamin Franklin II
The Ben Franklin II is the middle section and features two floor-to-ceiling wall panels.
- Classroom – 30 people
- Theater – 60 people
Benjamin Franklin III
The Ben Franklin III is normally kept in a boardroom setting equipped with large, overstuffed executive swivel chairs and features one floor-to-ceiling wall panel. This room has an 8′ outside door for moving in equipment and materials.
- Boardroom – 26 people
Depending upon the configuration selected...
- Chairs may be set-up along the perimeter of the room to provide additional seating;
- Tables may be set-up along the perimeter of the room to provide space for meeting materials, etc.;
- Extra tables may be set-up immediately outside the meeting room to provide space for meeting materials, etc.
Catering
PIAG does not provide food and beverage, however we will be happy to provide you with a list of caterers or restaurants that deliver in the area. For an additional fee, we can stock the event space with soft drinks & coffee.
Operating Hours
Meeting space is available Monday — Friday 8:30 am — 5:00 pm. Extended hours are available for additional fees. Holidays are excluded.
Testimonials
"Professional facility with always friendly support."
Wendy Kinney
PowerCore
"They are generous with their meeting space and is always clean."
Thomas Schlosser
American Family Insurance
For Booking
For booking, please contact the Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia.
Phone: 770.433.3050 | 800.288.1894
Fax: 770.433.3066 | 800.330.7491
Email: info@piag.org