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Sentry Centers is now Convene.

Since inception we have been committed to refining our approach and have ultimately defined an entirely new category of the collaboration and conference space business. Our rebirth as Convene is the expression and materialization of our commitment to every aspect of space, service, culinary, and technology offerings.

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Welcome to our RFP Center. Please take a moment to complete this brief form to submit your RFP to Convene.

We understand how important the success of your meetings is and are honored that you are considering hosting your program with us.

During business hours you can expect to be contacted by an account manager within one hour of submitting this form or otherwise within the first two hours of the following business day. For immediate live assistance you may always call (888) 730-7307 to be routed to your local Convene office.

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The Convene 730 Third Avenue space is New York’s largest dedicated conference center; over 25,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space offering groups from 20-450 spectacular views, state-of-the-art built-in technology and resource-rich conference rooms. The site’s design carefully blends classic corporate architecture and timeless finishes with Convene’s progressive technology package and anticipatory service offering.

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Five Tips to Transform Training into Learning

Embrace the concept of learning by doing, to make lessons stick.

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Collaboratively Design Spaces

Every decision we make is based on a deep understanding of the needs of the Meeting Planner, their Client, and the Meeting Participants.

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Culinary

At 730 Third Avenue, we pride ourselves on our culinary offerings. Every day we have Morning break, Afternoon breaks, as well as morning fare and lunch.  Want dinner? We can arrange that as well.

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Research

Highlights

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Driven by Human-Centered Design

The meetings business was not an obvious choice for Convene founders Ryan Simonetti and Chris Kelly. Then a chance to adopt an existing corporate conference facility developed…

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Engineering the Meeting Planners’ Dream Menu

“Engineered” is one word that you usually don’t want to see mentioned on a menu but, our chefs have created and exception to that rule.

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Rethinking Tech: 86ing the “Nickels and Dimes”

As part of the research process that ultimately produced Convene, we conducted focus groups where our clients expressed their feedback and suggestions on how we could serve them better.

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Understanding Meeting Types Informs Better Meeting Planning

Understanding and identifying the three primary meeting types informs every aspect of strategic meeting planning.

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SERVICE TEAM

Nathan Hargreaves
Nathan Hargreaves
Service Manager
Bio

Nathan has served as the Service Director for BLT Fish and as General Manager for Sho Shaun Hergatt, New York. His fine dining service at Sho Shaun Hergatt earned his team two Michelin Stars, one of only seven New York restaurants with the honor.

Fun Fact

Nathan is grew up in Maine and now loves experiencing all four seasons in New York.

Jeffrey Beck
Jeffrey Beck
Technology Advisor
Bio

With over 12 years in event technology, Jeffery has polished his craft at a number of hotels and music venues on the East Coast. At places like the Intercontinental, the Barclay and the Millennium Broadway Hotel, and Executive Conference Center, he’s held positions from sound designer to event technology manager. With this expansive knowledge, he helped create our Event Technology department. He received his B.A. in Communication from William Paterson University.

Fun Fact

Jeffery is an accomplished, recorded bass player in various music projects spanning more than 15 years.

Vesna Hunter
Vesna Hunter
General Manager
Bio

A graduate of Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality, Vesna has gained over 10 years of hospitality experience in both the New York and Philadelphia areas. Her passion for hospitality has expanded to organizing Community Food Service Initiatives to supporting New York Stock Exchange Events Team. Her commitment to customer service led her to achieve the Pinnacle Award for Customer service for two consecutive years in Philadelphia.

Fun Fact

Vesna is lover of the performing arts and comes from a very musically gifted family, though was informed by her very same family that she is tone deaf.

Anthony Panissidi
Anthony Panassidi
Technology Manager
Bio

Anthony has worked at numerous hotels and conference centers throughout his 13-year career in both New York City and the Tri-State area. During that time, he held many positions including Project Manager, Lead Technician, as well as, Director of Technology.

Fun Fact

Anthony enjoys hunting with his father and brothers or trying to relax with his 18 nieces and nephews.

Stephanie Phu
Stephanie Phu
Production Coordinator
Bio

Stephanie graduated from University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in Hospitality Tourism Management. She offers a wide array of experiences from hotels and restaurants. Her most recent venture was assisting with the opening of an upscale Manhattan restaurant.

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Familiar with the urban jungle, during her free time, she enjoys exploring New York through artistic and culinary adventures.

Lori Quagliana
Lori Quagliana
Production Manager
Bio

Lori brings 11 years of experience to Convene. She has held several positions within the New York City Marriott properties, most recently Senior Event Manager. In this role, she handled groups of up to 1,500 guests and was responsible for planning high profile social and corporate events. Lori is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Hospitality Management.

Fun Fact

Lori can’t start her day without Starbucks and on weekends you can catch her around the New York concert scene or shopping at Bloomingdales.

Larry Vasallo
Larry Vassallo
Director of Service
Bio

Larry offers over 25 years of customer service experience in addition to more than 10 years in the NYC restaurant and catering scene. Larry started with the company as a part-time employee in February 2011, but has been continually elevated within the corporate ranks and now proudly serves as Director of Service of 730 Third Avenue.

Fun Fact

Larry is a big sports guru and can be found catching Yankee games in the summer or cheering at the Barclay’s Center for his Brooklyn Nets.

Joe Chapman
Joe Chapman
Technology Manager
Bio

Joe is one of the original members of the Convene Technology Operations. With over 10 years of audiovisual and telecommunications experience in hospitality environments, he is known as our “service ambassador” in the technology department for his warm hospitality to all of our clients and standout service levels.

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A proud Brooklynite with an eclectic taste for music who enjoys snowboarding and spending time with family and friends.

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New Perfect Plates for Spring/Summer 2013

Our culinary team has recently released their new perfect plates for Spring and Summer of 2013. Considering every palate and preference, they’ve create fresh, seasonal meals in our on-site kitchen that support an enjoyable and healthful experience for everyone. Our approach intentionally eliminates meeting planner stress by fully anticipating allergies and dietary restrictions into our standard menu.