Communication Workers of America

Review of venue rental space only:
Recently, I attended a dinner and silent auction at CWA. This event had nothing to do with the CWA organization, instead they have a venue space you can rent out. There is a large room on the first floor with a stage, bar area, bathrooms, etc… that can be rented by anyone. I know that the organizing committee for the event I attended looked at many different places all around town and decided that this was the best space for the money. I thought the space was a little old with low ceilings but it fit what was needed. I remarked on the height of the ceilings because we had a live band playing and with that level of sound and the low ceilings, it was deafening.
I did like that there was a free parking lot attached to the building, so that’s a big plus! The building itself is on the edge of downtown, so you don’t have to fight all the downtown traffic to get to it, and there are places to park on the street once the lot fills up.
CWA was very nice and let the organizing committee set up decorations well in advance, which you won’t find at other places. Our people were in there 1 – 2 days in advance setting up stuff and other venues would insist on the day of only.
If the price fits your needs, then it’s good, otherwise I’d look for a place with a little more light and openness.