The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development

07/07/2022

Henry Center is hiring MSU students for paid work with conference center clients in a professional environment. One of the best places to work on Campus! Find our Handshake posting for Conference Service Representative Job #6300255.

08/30/2018

We are seeking a Conference Events Coordinator to join our team!
All interested individuals must apply online - see the link below. Job posting ends on 9/4/2018 at 11:55 pm.

Plans, schedules, markets, and coordinates conferences, workshops, seminars or similar events held within a large facility such as the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management's James B. Henry Center for Executive Development, Management Education Center, Secchia Center, or Residential and Hospitalit...

06/21/2018

Congratulations HB on being ranked #1!

We have many staff and student employees that are proud graduates of the School of Hospitality Business at MSU.

Cornell University School of Hotel Administration has been ranked No. 1 on the list of the best hospitality and hotel management schools in the world for 2018, according to a new study out by the CEOWORLD magazine, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne placed second on the list, followed by the School of Ho...

06/05/2018

Happiest Birthday wishes to our dear friend and colleague Sally Vescolani!

03/28/2018

Congratulations to our Manager, Boss, Colleague and friend Jeff Magnuson on receiving the very prestigious Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award! Well deserved!!

02/13/2018

Celebrating Fat Tuesday with Paczki’s! Yumm! Enjoy your goodies today everyone!

01/10/2018

Vote now! This is a fun opportunity to recognize the hard work of our peers and partners in the industry.

http://mi.meetingsmags.com/vote-2018-best-michigan-awards

The annual Best of Awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry. The awards are a celebration of the hard work and above-and-beyond service of suppliers who help planners be at the top of their game.

10/19/2017

We're enjoying the update at MI Event Industry Day. Do you have a favorite ad?

08/21/2017

Eclipse viewing at the HC! How was your Great American Eclipse of 2017?

08/11/2017

Aaron Algrim – Information Technology Professional at the Henry Center

Aaron is the newest member of the Henry Center staff. He has over 8 years experience supporting technology needs for live events and production environments. Aaron is a musician who plays drums and piano, enjoys spending time outdoors and watching Mighty Machines with his son.

08/04/2017

Melissa Schneider, CMP, CTA – Sales Manager at the Henry Center.

Melissa started at the Henry Center as a student in 2005 and has been full time since 2008. She is passionate about people and being a resource to them in the hospitality business industry. When she is not rocking sales, she is likely with her family, sipping on some Biggby coffee, munching on some popcorn and/or watching MSU basketball or football.

08/01/2017

Thinking about pursuing your Certified Meeting Professional designation? Join the next in-person class starting this month.

If you are a meeting or event planner and are interested in taking yourself to the next level, have you considered earning your CMP? Register by August 1 for the Fall 2017 CMP Course to save $50. For more information go to: http://www.msae.org/cmp #70221-pricingexam-dates

08/01/2017

Good article shared by our sister facility in Troy!

Not sure how to increase your event survey response rates? Here are 5 tips to help you get the feedback you need.

06/28/2017

We're excited about this development on campus and proud to be part of the Broad College of Business at MSU.

By Caroline Brooks The next chapter for the Eli Broad College of Business is officially underway. Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon recently approved the college’s plans to begin construction on the Business College Pavilion, and construction crews Read More »

06/28/2017

Another example of Spartans Will!
We are proud to be a part of Michigan State University.

A team of MSU entomologists will use a nearly $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to expand and enhance habitat for honey bees, wild bees and monarch butterflies.

06/26/2017

Attention guests! Our north and east parking lot (behind Candlewood Suites East Lansing and by Forest Akers Golf Courses @ Michigan State University) will be closed beginning June 26! Please pardon our construction while we make our parking lot better for your next visit!

06/26/2017

Meet the Team!

Michelle Mañas, CMP, CTA – Event Manager at the Henry Center.
Michelle has been a part of the Henry Center team for 11 years. She prides herself in providing excellent customer service to her clients and their attendees. Her job is to make your job EASIER when it comes to the Event Planning Process so that you have a successful event!

06/23/2017

Welcome Michigan State University Executive MBA students!
We're serving beef short ribs, cod and chicken drumsticks for dinner tonight with New York Style cheesecake for dessert. Hope you have a great weekend of learning!

06/19/2017

Meet the Team!

Elizabeth Zimmerman – Sales Intern at the Henry Center
Elizabeth is a student at Michigan State University and is graduating December 2017 with a BA in Hospitality Business. (Yes, we'd highly recommend her for full-time employment!)

06/12/2017

Meet the Team!
Jeff Magnuson - Manager, Henry Center
Jeff has been the Henry Center manager since 2007. He co-coaches his son’s soccer team, loves Tigers baseball and local live theater.
Jeff invites you to host your next professional event at the Henry Center.

06/08/2017

Welcome Grand River Connection and Scott Gillespie! We hope you enjoy the presentation and networking this morning!

06/05/2017

Meet the Team!
Shana Killips, CMP - Director of Sales at the Henry Center and MSU Management Education Center
Shana has been with the team for 16 years. She needs a new headshot because she chopped off a foot of hair in October 2016!
Call her to book your event at MSU or in Troy, MI. 517-353-5682

06/02/2017

Have you signed up for MSU's emergency alert system? We had emergency response training last week and this is a useful resource to our staff.

Staff, students and visitors are all welcome to register: http://alert.msu.edu/

it of potentially dangerous situations on or near campus. These messages inform community members about incidents that may pose an ongoing threat and provide information to promote safety and prevent similar crimes. The decision to issue a

05/31/2017

Interesting article that describes the predictability meeting packages offer in pricing. We've always offered day meeting packages and have learned meeting they reduce the risk of high fixed costs and low attendance for our clients.

https://www.thebalance.com/the-shift-to-conference-and-meeting-venue-package-pricing-1223538

In the European market, it's not unusual for hotels to offer all-inclusive, flat-rate meeting or conference packages. Here's how the U.S. is catching on.

05/30/2017

Check out our 360° tours on google! You can walk through the lobby, Atrium, large classroom, board room and other spaces!

https://goo.gl/6jlxTh

05/25/2017

Training our newest team members on emergency response at the Henry Center; fire, severe weather, medical and active shooter. We're hoping to never need it, but glad to be prepared!

05/18/2017

We're happy to be home to some of the best graduate programs in the country!

Get the program brochure.

05/09/2017

05/05/2017

Congratulations to all of the MSU graduates this weekend! Especially the Full-time MBA students that celebrated at the Henry Center and our own team members that are moving on to full-time jobs!

05/04/2017

We love Spring at the Henry Center! The terrace is furnished, Big 10 flags are flying at Forest Akers Golf Courses @ Michigan State University and we're ready to serve your guests. Call us to book your summer retreat!