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Services

Event Planning
Your function will be assigned an Event Coordinator with whom advance planning sessions will be scheduled at your convenience. Your move-in, move-out, and event hours will be coordinated and scheduled by BOS Center's staff.

Catering
Only the Preferred Caterers of the BOS Center have the ability to furnish food and beverages for your meal function. Our caterers offer a wide range of cuisine and can accommodate all price ranges. Click here to view our Preferred Caterers.

Audio/Visual
BOS Center's In-House company, Audio Techni Services, can handle any audio/visual or sound need you may require. Arrangements can be made directly through BOS Center or by calling Audio Techni Services at 217-585-8855. BOS Center also works closely with Premier Audio-Visual. 

 

Phone: 217-527-3911

Internet
Free wireless high speed Internet is now available at BOS Center. Hard line fiber hook ups available in meeting rooms and main hall upon request. 

Concessions
BOS Center is proud to serve Pepsi ®  products.

Equipment Rental
Please call your Event Coordinator for additional equipment rentals and to confirm availability and rental rates in advance of your event.


 

Insurance
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BOS Center's facility contracts require special event insurance for all events in the Main Hall. The insurance requirements are for a comprehensive general liability policy with BOS Center as the "additional named insured". The necessary minimum requirements are for a $1,000,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage liability. Please note this insurance does not provide coverage for event participants.

Decorator
Exhibit Decorator
Exhibitions and trade shows at BOS Center must have a decorating service. BOS Center does not provide booth curtain, tables, chairs, or carpeting for trade shows. Many shows use Valley Expo Displays, Best Expo, Inc., or Peoria Flag & Decorating Co. All three businesses have extensive knowledge of the building.

Tech Information
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Want to know more about our lower level meeting rooms, Mezzanine Terraces, or Main Hall VIP Lounge?
From small meetings and break out sessions, to elegant cocktail hours, large banquets, trade shows and more, BOS center has a space for any occasion.
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ada accessibility

The BOS Center is an ADA-compliant facility. Most entrances into the convention center are fully accessible. Accommodations for persons with disabilities include restrooms, accessible ticket counters and designated parking. BOS Center welcomes guests with disabilities and their assistive animals. While it is not necessary, we encourage guests with assistive animals to contact facility management in advance of the event in order to most appropriately accommodate the needs of the guest and their animal.

Drop Off/Pick Up Point

Persons may be dropped off and/or picked up on the north side of the convention center at the Washington Street canopy between 7th and 9th Street, as well as on the south side of the convention center at the Adams Street canopy at the intersection of Adams Street and 8th Street.

Entrances/Elevators

Power-assisted doors ease your movement in and out of the facility. Guests unable to use stairs may access elevators in the convention center located in the middle of the Main Lobby.

Food & Beverage

Concession stands in the convention center are accessible for persons with disabilities.

Hearing

Assisted listening devices are available. Contact Box Office  at (217) 788-8800 for more information.

restrooms and water containers

Accessible restrooms and water containers are located throughout the facility.


tech information

WIFI

BOS Center provides free wireless Internet access in all public areas of the building. A hardwired Internet connection is available upon request for $100 per day. Contact your Event Coordinator to make arrangements.

SPECIFICATIONS​:

MAIN HALL: 44,000 sq. ft.

DOOR ACCESS: 4 corner doors 11'11" x 14'6"

FREIGHT ELEVATOR:
 11'X 18'X 15' 20,000 lb load limit

POWER: 800 amp, 600 amp, 400 amp, 3 phase 5 wire 30' from down stage left

SHORE POWER: 1 – 220 volt 100 amp

LOADING DOCKS: 4 with dock plates on main level – 20’ push to stage

FLOOR LOAD LIMITS: 350 lbs. per sq. ft.
 

SPOT LIGHTS: 6 Super Troopers, 2 Troopers
 

RIGGING: 47' to low steel, 72' to high steel
         WEIGHT LIMITS:

  • 1,000 lbs/point

  • 7,000 lbs/truss

  • 62,000 lbs/half hall

  • 120,000 lbs/full hall

 

INTERNET: wireless and hard wired
 

STAGING: SICO Roll-n-Set Stage

  • 32 pieces of 8’ x 8’

  • Weight Limit: 125 lbs per sq. ft.

 

LCD PROJECTORS & SCREENS:
LCD projectors with screens are available in meeting rooms B4, B6, B7, and all four rooms of B11 (Ballroom).

TECH PACK

RIGGING
 


Electrical, Internet, & Forklift Service Order

Payment in full for electrical service must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the opening date of an event (including move-in) to qualify for discount rates. Payment may be made by cash, check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover. Orders without advanced payment will be charged at standard rates. Charges must be paid in advance of electrical hook-up. Prices are subject to change without notice. Payment for all utility connections must be made prior to installations.

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Want to host an event at the BOS Center?
Fill out our Event Inquiry form and an Event Coordinator will contact you to discuss your options.  Or if you'd like to speak with someone during normal business hours, please contact our administration office at (217) 788-8800.
Caterers

Preferred Caterers

Arena Food Service

Arena Food Service

Shawn Moore

217-698-2944

Bloom Hospitality & Catering

Bloom Hospitality & Catering

Gabi Thompson

217-725-3451

Cured Catering

Cured Catering

Joe Langley

217-391-2380

Hamilton's Catering Service

Hamilton's Catering Service

Kyle Hamilton

217-675-2720

Hy-vee

Hy-vee

Kaitlyn McMillen

217-726-1001

Nelson's Catering

Nelson's Catering

Mindy Beeler

217-787-9443

Poe's Catering

Poe's Catering

Lance & Angela Poe

217-487-7601

President Abraham Lincoln: A Double tree by Hilton

President Abraham Lincoln: A Double tree by Hilton

Craig Sandoval

217-321-2435

Replay Lounge

Replay Lounge

Demetrius Hudson

217-670-2761

Saputo's & Papa Franks

Saputo's & Papa Franks

Mike Coffey, Jr.

217-544-2523

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