BENNETT BROWN ROOM
The Bennett Brown Room is located on the 18th floor of the Commerce Building at 34 Broad Street NW. The building has an attached parking deck and secure access. The space can accommodate up to 100 guests depending on setup.
The Bennett Brown room is named for Bennett Brown, a southern banking executive. See more history below.
Bennett Brown Room
34 Broad Street NW
18th Floor
Contact Monica G. Phillips to reserve.
Capacity
Reception – 100
Lecture – 100
Banquet – 80
U-shaped – 55
Lecture – 100
Banquet – 80
U-shaped – 55
Highlights
The Culinary Learning Center, part of the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality, is a dedicated food lab located within the Bennett Brown Building, opened in 2008. This capital facility project allows the Food Production Lab to be held on the campus of Georgia State University. Through donations, industry support, and university approval, the Culinary Learning Center provides a hands-on learning opportunity for hospitality and nutrition students.
History
The Bennett Brown room is named for Bennett Brown, a southern banking executive. He served as chief executive of the Citizens and Southern National Bank of Atlanta from 1978 to 1991, when the bank acceded to a takeover offer from the NCNB Corporation of Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Brown served as chairman of the combined company, renamed Nationsbank, through 1992, and president of the Chamber of Commerce. His son, Bennett Brown III attended Georgia State University. The younger Brown started his own barbecue company in Atlanta in 1986, at first, without his father’s blessing who thought it was a waste of his business degree. After only a few short months though, the senior Brown saw the value in his son’s endeavors and his natural hospitality, and grew to support him and appreciate his efforts.
Start a Reservation
To inquire about reserving the Bennett Brown Room, contact Monica G. Phillips at [email protected] or 404-413-0770.
Have questions?
Atlanta Campus
In Person:
Centennial Hall
100 Auburn Ave.
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Phone: 404-413-1350
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
University Events Management
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3999
Atlanta, GA 30302-3973
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