The leasing policy for the GNIAR Training and Conference rooms was developed as an additional benefit for GNIAR members in good standing for office training/meeting use. Rooms are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, when not in use by GNIAR. For questions regarding the leasing of GNIAR training or conference rooms, please contact GNIAR Director of Education Kim Rozek at 219-795-3600 or kim@gniar.com

ROOMS & RATES

• Computer Training Room
  12 computer workstations with full internet access
  Cost: $100 a day or $50 for a half day.
• Conference Room 
  Seats up to 70 people and wired with overhead projector and screen. GNIAR laptop available
  Cost: $35 an hour with a minimum of 2 hours of use.

APPLICATION POLICY

• Contact Kim Rozek, Director of Education in advance of leasing GNIAR classrooms for room availability, to discuss intended purpose and/or make written application for use.
• The leasing member shall describe the intended use purpose on the application form.
• All accepted applicants shall be notified of approved schedule and deposit amount due.
• Any use deemed a conflict of interest or in competition with GNIAR’s Continuing Education programming will be denied.

DEPOSIT POLICY

• Deposit of 50% of services, payable to GNIAR is due 1 week prior to event.
• Deposit will be forfeited if room cancellation is not made up to 48 hours prior to event.
• GNIAR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL AT ANYTIME SHOULD IT BECOME NECESSARY. In this instance, the leasing member’s deposit will be returned

FOOD, BEVERAGE AND KITCHEN CLEAN-UP POLICY

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages can be supplied by the leasing member, or delivered by a GNIAR-approved caterer,  for use in the Conference Room/Kitchen only.
• Members may use the Conference Room kitchen, refrigerator and coffee makers.
• Facilities are to be returned to the same condition as found.
• Clean-up and removal of all refuse is the responsibility of the leasing member.
• FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN THE COMPUTER TRAINING ROOM.

GNIAR Approved Caterers

GNIAR has a long-standing billing and delivery relationship with:

• Avalon Manor Banquet Center, Merrillville - Contact Peter Kaiafas at 219-945-0888.
• Jimmie Johns Gourmet Sandwiches, Merrillville - Contact Bob Kazma at 219-769-7000

To download catering menues from the GNIAR approved caterers, click here.