Momentum Event Rental Policy – A Curated Experience
Availability
At Momentum, we host events that reflect our mission of accelerating entrepreneurship, innovation and community in the South Bend-Elkhart region. To maintain the integrity of our space and ensure value for our members and tenants, we prioritize bookings that meet one of the following:
Entrepreneur ecosystem events (startup demos, founder roundtables, peer gatherings)
Ecosystem partner, member, or Hub investor events tied to our tenant community (board meetings/retreats, executive cocktail events, department dinners)
Premium donor or VIP initiated events ($5,000+ donation level to the Hub)
For events outside these core categories, we will consider limited bookings subject to space availability, approval by our team, and alignment with our programming calendar.
Because we are focused on building a strong tenant community and ecosystem impact, we generally decline bookings that are purely social in nature (e.g., large birthday parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, concerts, event “bashes”, or bookings bringing mostly out-of-town guests). We aim for events that bring value to our space and community, not simply utilize it.
All rental requests go through a review process
Capacity
Seated capacity approximately 100.
Standing cocktail party capacity is approximately 150.
Pricing
Weekday (3 hours included): $650
Weekend (3 hours included): $950
Additional hour: $100
Special pricing may exist for specific days in high demand
Add-Ons
Overhead projectors and microphone - $150
Staffed IT person - $50/hour
Staffed front door - $40/hour
Early access - $125 per hour*
*Events on weekends or after work hours, may be waived during business hours.
Damage and Cleaning Fees
Damage beyond normal use will result in repair or replacement charges.
Excessive cleaning needs may incur an additional cleaning fee. Final assessments are made after the event.
Guest Entry
For non-Momentum partner events, all guests must enter through the Salvation Cocktail Bar entrance.
If you prefer to use the main Momentum entrance, a Momentum staff member must be present for the duration of guest arrival and requires a staffing fee.
Catering and Food
External catering is allowed. Clients are responsible for coordinating delivery, setup, and cleanup of food and beverages. All catering materials must be removed at the end of the event.
Alcohol
All alcoholic beverages must be coordinated and served exclusively by the Navarre Catering and Salvation Cocktail Bar.
Events We Avoid
To maintain a safe and professional environment, we typically decline the following:
• Events that significantly exceed our capacity
• Events with amplified music at nightclub volume
• Political rallies
• Events with high security requirements
• Activities that conflict with Momentum values or community guidelines
