Behind the lobby, at the “hinge” between the Biomedical Technology Wing and the Information Technology Wing, is a huge semi-circular auditorium - the Cole Foundation Technology Training Center. This impressive facility, with dual podiums in front and backed by a 180° window wall, can host more than 80 people for conferences, training sessions, workshops and meetings. 

Each podium has its own independently controlled multimedia center, with large screens that descend from the ceiling. The room can be set up as one large space, or divided into two separate facilities for simultaneous meetings and break-out sessions. The seating can be set up in 4-person tables (as shown), or in classroom, roundtable, or panel discussion formats. Outer doors on either side open onto a spacious outdoor patio, ideal for mixers, break-outs, and informal gatherings (weather permitting, of course!). 

From the adjacent Healthy Start kitchen, everything from snacks and refreshments to fully-catered meals can be served to meeting attendees.  

This extremely flexible meeting facility can be scheduled by any NIIC resident company, or by outside groups, through the NIIC administration offices. Interested parties should contact Mary Jane Blackford at 260-407-1736, or by e-mail. [Email link: mblackford@niic.net]