About Us

The Hagerty Center is located on NMC's Great Lakes Campus, near downtown Traverse City. This beautiful facility was completed in the winter and spring of 2004 and encompasses the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Great Lakes Culinary institute along with the Hagerty Center. It's breath-taking bayside location features a state-of-the-art, 400-seat conference & banquet facility with a professional staff able to orchestrate all of your event needs through on-site catering and facility services.

This modern and comfortable space can be configured toIdeally suit the requirements of trade show exhibits, corporate conferences, as well as social receptions and all of our rooms feature the latest in audio-visual technology. From business retreats to elegant dinners, the Hagerty Center will provide an unforgettable and seamless experience.

The NMC Great Lakes Campus also provides an excellent educational resource for seminars and training retreats. Flexible floor plans and large windows overlooking Grand Traverse Bay offer the perfect backdrop for any community event. The surrounding area also offers an excellent variety of hotels, downtown shopping and community activities. Our Executive Chef and culinary staff exclusively prepare all food and beverage services for the Hagerty Center. They offer an outstanding array of delectable options to fit almost any occasion or budget.