Reservations
Our location at 971 W. US 40 has been designed to create a sense of place where community is celebrated through the sharing of ideas and the fostering of deeper relationships. It is a space that encourages networking and learning.
Thrive Center and Meeting Rooms
Legacy Properties of the Community Foundation of Hancock County, Inc. (Legacy Properties) owns the facility. We are pleased you are interested in hosting your meeting or event at our location. We have developed a reservation process and policies. Please review this page carefully as you prepare to submit your reservation request.
Amenities
The Thrive Center, large conference room, and small conference room are available for reservations. Learn more about our meeting spaces and featured amenities here.
Permitted reservations
To ensure the space is available for use as intended, the following types of meetings and events are permitted:
- Nonprofit meetings, classes, seminars, and workshops.
- Community group meetings, classes, seminars, and workshops. If not legally organized, community groups should be represented or sponsored by a legal entity.
- Nonprofit fundraising events
- For-profit groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email Shelley@CelebrateHancock.org to inquire about availability and pricing.
Events not permitted, include:
- Personal use, such as birthday, graduation, and anniversary parties
- Wedding receptions
- Alcohol tastings
- Events that include religious instruction, preaching, or other religious activities, or activities of a political nature that are in support of a particular candidate, party, or cause.
- Events that discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity.
Nonprofits and groups serving Hancock County will be provided preference. While we will consider requests for recurring reservations (such as monthly board meetings), requests for more frequent recurring meetings (such as weekly) will likely be denied. If you are unsure if your event is permissible, please email Shelley@CelebrateHancock.org. Legacy Properties reserves the right to deny reservation requests for any reason.
Rental Fees
Because we value collaboration and bringing people together for meaningful conversations, Legacy Properties wants to make this space available for charitable purposes at no cost or for a minimal charge. Any rental fees are to help offset related direct expenses and maintenance for the facility. Click here to view our rental fees. For-profit businesses should contact Shelley@CelebrateHancock.org to inquire about rental fees.
Reservation Process
- The Reservation Request Form must be completed online. On October 1st of each year, we will start accepting reservation requests for the following calendar year. Submitting this request form does not guarantee a reservation
- Legacy Properties will review your request and respond about the space availability.
- If the space is available, you will be emailed a contract to sign electronically. This must be completed and submitted before your reservation will be confirmed.
Rental Policies and Procedures
The rental contract will include policies and procedures that you agree to follow. An email reminder with the policies and procedures will be emailed to you within a week of your reservation. Failure to follow our policies may result in the cancellation or denial of future reservations.
Ready to request a reservation? Please complete the reservation request form.
On October 1 of each year, we will start accepting reservation requests for the following calendar year.
