Venue Rental
The Microsoft Events Center is located within the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce on the 15th Floor of the distinctive Rainier Tower.
With views of Elliott Bay and the retail core of downtown Seattle, the Microsoft Events Center is a centrally located venue that is perfect for luncheons, networking events, and small conferences.
Event Center Rental Form
Event Center Rental Information:
General Information
The Microsoft Events Center is located within the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce offices on Floor 15 of the distinctive Rainier Tower. With views of Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle, the Events Center is a centrally located venue that is well-suited for luncheons, networking events, and small conferences.
The Events Center comprises 2,500 sq. ft. of conference space that can be divided into three separate rooms to accommodate groups of up to 28, 42, or 49 at banquet rounds. When combined, the Events Center can accommodate 119 seated guests.
60” banquet rounds & cushioned chairs on casters for easy movement
- The Microsoft Events Center features the following furnishings & audio visual equipment: 60” banquet rounds & cushioned chairs on casters for easy movement
- Table (5’x2’) for name badges & registration materials
- Space for event signage in the 15th Floor elevator lobby & Chamber reception area
- Audio Visual equipment (at no additional cost):
- Access to guest Wi-Fi
- Built-in sound system with concealed speakers
- Ceiling-mounted projectors & projection screens– 1 set per room
- Speakers’ podium with integrated laptop & Crestron touchscreen console for PowerPoint presentations. Users are guided through presentation set-up and can control lighting, displays, microphone & speaker volume, and window shades from a single screen – 1 set per room
- Slide advancer/laser pointer – 1 per room
- Wall-mounted 60” LCD monitor – in Rooms A & C
- Wireless microphones:
- Hand held – 2 per room
- Lapel – 1 per room
- Table-top microphone stands – 1 per room
- Polycom speaker phone – in Rooms A & C
- Sound masking system (i.e. white noise)
Download a PDF of our Events Center Brochure.
Floor Plan
Default Room Layout
Alternative Room Layouts
We also offer classroom and theater settings for an additional fee (see Rooms and Rates for more info). View alternate room layouts in our Events Center Brochure.
Catering
The Chamber has partnered with a list of select caterers to choose from when serving food at your event. These caterers, who are members of the Chamber, are familiar with the Microsoft Events Center, ensuring a more seamless experience for your event. Starbucks Coffee Company sponsors the coffee and tea provided for your use.
Please email the caterer(s) for a current menu. Menus are subject to change without advance notice. When scheduling your catering, be sure to mention that your event is being held at the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce.
ACT 3 Catering
Contact info@act3catering.com or (425) 251-9102
Chef Taylor’s Catering
Contact cheftaylorscatering@gmail.com or (206) 992-1983
Gourmondo
Contact gourmondo@gourmondoco.com or (206) 587-0190
Mendocino Farms
Contact: hello@mendocinofarms.com
Navi’s Catering Kitchen
Contact: Sales@NavisCateringKitchen.com or (425) 712-0312
Piroshky, Piroshky
Contact: cs@piroshkybakery.com
The Canal
Contact: stephanie@thecanalballard.com or (425) 974-0470
Rooms & Rates
| Chamber Member Rates Listed rates are subject to change without advance notice. After hours rates may apply. |
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| Default Setup | Capacity | 2 Hours | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | Full Day | |
| Microsoft Room A | 6- 60” Rounds | 42 | $125 | $225 | $325 | $425 |
| Microsoft Room B | 4 – 60” Rounds | 28 | $100 | $175 | $250 | $325 |
| Microsoft Room C | 7 – 60” Rounds | 49 | $125 | $225 | $325 | $425 |
| Microsoft Rooms A & B |
10 – 60″ Rounds | 70 | $175 | $325 | $475 | $625 |
| Microsoft Rooms B & C |
11 – 60″ Rounds | 77 | $225 | $425 | $625 | $825 |
| Entire Microsoft Events Center | 17 – 60” Rounds | 119 | $325 | $625 | $925 | $1,225 |
| Microsoft Office Board Room |
Board Room | 12 at table, (17 total) |
$100 | $175 | $250 | $325 |
| Swap rounds for rectangle tables | 1 room, $200 | 2-3 rooms, $400 | ||||
| Non-Member Rates Listed rates are subject to change without advance notice. After hours rates may apply. |
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| Default Setup | Capacity | 2 Hours | 4 Hours | 6 Hours | Full Day | |
| Microsoft Room A | 6- 60” Rounds | 42 | $325 | $625 | $925 | $1,225 |
| Microsoft Room B | 4 – 60” Rounds | 28 | $300 | $575 | $850 | $1,125 |
| Microsoft Room C | 7 – 60″ Rounds | 49 | $325 | $625 | $925 | $1,225 |
| Microsoft Rooms A & B |
10 – 60″ Rounds | 70 | $375 | $725 | $1,075 | $1,425 |
| Microsoft Rooms B & C |
11 – 60″ Rounds | 77 | $425 | $825 | $1,225 | $1,625 |
| Entire Microsoft Events Center |
17 – 60” Rounds | 119 | $525 | $1,025 | $1,525 | $2,025 |
| Microsoft Office Board Room |
Board Room | 12 at table (17 total) |
$300 | $575 | $850 | $1,125 |
| Swap rounds for rectangle tables | 1 room, $400 | 2-3 rooms, $600 | ||||
FAQs
General Questions
How do I check availability? Please contact the Seattle Chamber. A Chamber team member will review your request and contact you with further information. If your date is available, you will receive a link that contains required reservation forms and directions on how to make a deposit.
What are the capacity and dimensions of the Microsoft Events Center?
The Events Center can be divided into three separate rooms that accommodate groups of 28-49 people at banquet rounds. When combined, the Events Center can accommodate 119-seated attendees. Standing capacity is 148. (See “Floor Plan” above for seating configurations)
Where can I park?
Parking is available next door at Rainier Square. Options near the Rainier Square Tower include: Puget Sound Plaza, IBM Building, Hilton Garage, and the Fairmont Olympic. The Chamber does not validate parking.
What is your policy on after-hours events?
Events Center operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Events outside these hours must have Chamber staff present. If you are planning an after-hours event, please contact reservations@www.seattlechamber.com to check staff availability. After hours rates may apply. The Rainier Tower—which includes the Chamber and the Microsoft Events Center—is not open to the public on weekends.
How do attendees access the 15th Floor after business hours?
The Rainier Tower is open from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. The main entrance doors on 5th Avenue lock at 6:00 p.m.
I want to serve food for my event. What catering options are available?
The Chamber has partnered with a list of select caterers to choose from when serving food at your event. These caterers, who are members of the Chamber, are familiar with the Microsoft Events Center, ensuring a more seamless experience for your event. (See “Catering” above for a list of approved caterers).
May we serve alcohol at our event?
Per Washington State law, a banquet permit must be displayed if alcohol will be served at your event. Selling alcohol is not permitted. If your caterer does not have a banquet permit, you must purchase one for your event. Please visit the Washington State Liquor Control Board for more information. When you purchase your banquet permit online, an email copy of it is sent to your local liquor enforcement office. Officers can visit gatherings, so it is important that you sign and post a copy of your permit at the location where you will be serving the alcohol at your event.
Technical questions
I have a PowerPoint presentation. Do you have a projection screen?
Each speaker’s podium has an attached laptop connected to a ceiling-mounted projector and screen (click to download floor plan). An attached touchscreen Creston console guides presenters through a step-by-step tutorial for PowerPoint set up. From here, users can control lighting, select displays, set volume, and operate window shades from one single screen. Please contact reservations@www.seattlechamber.com for a full list of available audio-visual equipment.
Can I use my own laptop?
Using our attached laptops is the best way to connect to our system. We cannot guarantee the performance of outside AV and/or electronic equipment and recommend you bring your presentation on a USB drive to use on the laptop provided as a backup. The Microsoft Events Center does not provide cables, chargers, etc. for operating systems other than Microsoft Windows.
Does the Events Center have conference call capabilities?
Each meeting room has a Polycom speaker phone available. Renting parties must have their own conference call account/subscription to use.
Available Furnishings
Can I use a table for name tags/registration?
Yes, the Chamber has a 5′ x 2′ rectangular table available for events registration at no additional charge.
Are there flip charts/markers/pens I can use?
We ask that outside parties provide their own office supplies.