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: 217-558-8855
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 Expo. All three businesses have extensive knowledge of the building.
Phone: 217-528-4024
Phone: 217-899-1321
Phone: 309-680-3800
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:
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1,000 lbs/point
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7,000 lbs/truss
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62,000 lbs/half hall
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120,000 lbs/full hall
INTERNET: wireless and hard wired
STAGING: SICO Roll-n-Set Stage
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32 pieces of 8’ x 8’
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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.
