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The Carolinas' Hub for Meetings and Milestones
Gateway Conference Center is a 42,000+ square-foot conference, wedding and special event venue in Richburg, South Carolina, conveniently located off I-77 between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC.
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Perfect Blend of City
Convenience and Rural Charm
Nestled in Chester County, the Gateway Conference Center
offers the best of both worlds—strategically located as the
southernmost county in the Charlotte region and bordering the
Columbia, SC, area. Our event venue takes full advantage of this
unique location, combining metropolitan accessibility with
warm, inviting Southern charm.
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Versatile Event Spaces
From intimate meetings to large conferences and celebrations, Gateway offers approximately 15,000 square feet of rentable event space within our 42,000+ square-foot facility. Flexible ballrooms and meeting rooms can accommodate conferences, weddings, banquets, training sessions, expos and community events.
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Convenient Accessibility
Located just off I-77 in Richburg, South Carolina, Gateway is easily accessible from Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Chester and Columbia. Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Columbia Metropolitan Airport are also within driving distance, making Gateway convenient for both local and out-of-town guests.
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Dedicated Event Support
Our experienced event planning team works with you every step of
the way, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for you and
your guests.
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On-Site Amenities
Gateway offers more than 500 complimentary parking spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, HDMI connectivity, built-in projection capabilities in select spaces and house sound. Our flexible event spaces and on-site amenities make it easy to host meetings, conferences and celebrations under one roof.
Meet, collaborate, explore.... where inspiring events come to life
Events at Gateway
Corporate Events
Our corporate event services provide a variety of flexible options tailored to meet all your business needs. Whether you're hosting a business meeting, corporate training, conference, trade show, or fundraiser, our state-of-the-art convention center offers the ideal venue for any corporate event. With spacious event halls, modern amenities, and a dedicated team of professionals, we ensure that your event runs smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.
Entertainment
Gateway provides flexible indoor space for concerts, competitions, fan conventions, expos, art shows, craft fairs and other large-scale events. Multiple room configurations allow organizers to create space for performances, vendors, exhibits, registration and guest experiences within one facility.
Social Events
Celebrate life's milestones at Gateway. Our ballrooms and event spaces can accommodate birthday parties, anniversaries, reunions, quinceañeras, graduations, proms, baby showers, holiday gatherings and other special occasions, with flexible layouts that can be customized around your celebration.
Weddings
From ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners and engagement celebrations, Gateway offers flexible spaces for every part of your wedding weekend. Couples can choose from multiple ballroom configurations, dressing rooms and optional Gateway Plus enhancements to create an event that fits their guest count, style and vision.