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Important COVID-19 Update

Due to COVID-19 restrictions Northwestern Michigan College has closed our campuses including The Hagerty Center until further notice. Please email your event coordinator regarding questions about your event or cancellations. If you are inquiring about an event please visit our Contact Us page and an event specialist will get back to you shortly.

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Traverse City’s Premiere Waterfront Venue

Make waves with your event at the Hagerty Center.

Plan a Wedding Host an Event

Traverse City’s Premiere Waterfront Venue

Make waves with your event at the Hagerty Center.

Plan a Wedding Host an Event

An elegant event space on the shores of Lake Michigan

A successful event starts with a successful team! The Hagerty Center understands every company has a goal when planning an event. Our team is here to help you plan your event and make sure it is a success.

The Hagerty Center is located on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, in downtown Traverse City. Its breathtaking bayside location features a state-of-the-art facility with a professional staff able to orchestrate all of your event needs through on-site catering and facility service.

Plan Your Perfect Wedding in Traverse City

Our specialized staff of wedding professionals want to begin by expressing our congratulations and best wishes on your engagement! The upcoming months will be filled with lots of love and excitement on what is sure to be one of the most memorable days of your life!

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Host Your Event, Conference or Meeting at the Hagerty Center

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Spend a productive day in group meetings or presentations then step outside to spend free time exploring downtown Traverse City, sandy beaches, or just breathing in the fresh breeze off the Grand Traverse Bay.

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Thank you for all of your hard work to make our wedding day absolutely perfect! Your staff did a great job and we have been receiving compliments left and right from our guests the food was amazing and the venue was perfect!

– Stephanie Adler

We cannot thank your staff enough for all you did to make our event such a huge succes. My thanks to your chef for the amazing food and coping with all of our food allergies.

-Joan McClain

Thank you to your staff who helped make the Newcomers Holiday Party a great success! I appreciate your help with planning this event.

-Kelly Brown, Newcomers

News and Events

Waterfront Weddings

Sep 10, 2020

Couples say “I do” at The Hagerty Center for so many reasons, but the exclusive Grand Traverse Bay scenery is one of the most important. One of the best waterfront wedding venues in Michigan! We offer state of the art facilities both indoor and outdoor gathering...

Top Reasons to Choose the Hagerty Center

Sep 9, 2020

Size: We offer a unique venue that offers a variety of rooms which can accommodate groups from 10 to 400. Offering plenty of meeting room options increases the chances of getting the perfect size space for your group. We offer 11 different room configurations....

TC Chamber Celebration

Dec 14, 2018

This past January we have had the opportunity to host the Traverse City Chamber Annual Celebration. This celebration consist of a Day of Service, Distinguished Service Award and Annual Celebration.
The Annual Celebration Gala offers our community the chance to gather, relax, have fun, and celebrate each other. Guest are able to enjoy food and drinks in a festive, elegant atmosphere with community and business leaders, changemakers, colleagues and friends.
The Hagerty Center transforms our ballroom into a unique atmosphere for guest to enjoy stations of delicious food and beverages, lounge seating, and dancing.

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