b'NEWANDRENEWED VENUESFive fresh faces for your next eventby Warren HeeleyIt is time again to look at recent changes in corporate meeting and event spaces in Canada. With venues constantly undergoing changes, meeting planners are challenged to keep current in the sector. This CM&E feature on new and renovated venues is provided to assist planners in staying ahead so they can make informed decisions for their next event. CM&E reviewed five meeting and event properties that recently completed renovations or introduced new sites. Heres what we learned:SOUTHEAST EVENT CENTRE Steinbach, MBThe new Southeast Event Centre (SEC) opened in March of 2025. The SEC was created as a partnership between theCity of Steinbach, Southeast Events Group and both the provincial andfederal governments.The SEC has eight meeting and event spaces, including three meeting rooms that can handle from 30 to 118 guests and an 11,000-sq.-ft. hall/gymnasium that can handle up to 500 guests. There are also two premium event spaces (the Premium Lounge and the Atrium) and two rinks that can be used for ice sports in one and a number of different events in the other, such as trade shows, markets, conventions and community events.There are a number of accommodations and eating establishments near the SEC, as well as restaurants and grab-and-go places located on site. The gymnasium also includes a walking track. In addition to the meeting and event spaces, the SEC offers in-house audio-visual equipment, linens and decor, staging platforms and dance floors as well as a sound technician if needed.Visit southeasteventcentre.ca for more information on the SEC.48 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'