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  • UF Video and Collaboration Services
    Provides video and data collaboration technology, including video conferencing and streaming services.
  • UF/IFAS Office of Conference and Institutes
    A full service conference planning agency created to support IFAS programs.
  • IFAS Communications
    Provides photography and presentation documentation services as well as support for planning special events and projects.
  • UF Conference Department
    Provides professional event planning services including consulting, registration, and coordination the day of the event.
  • UF Office of Sustainability
    A great resource to help you determine ways you can plan a most sustainable event.

Approved Caterers: When hosting an event at the Straughn Center, you may use any caterer approved through UF's Business Services Division. A list of approved caterers can be found here. If you have questions regarding this list, please contact UF Business Services at catering@bsd.ufl.edu or at 352-392-0306, or the Straughn Center Manager.


The following vendors are approved for table/equipment rental at the center:

Name Contact Description
UF Facility Services Place order via the Straughn Extension Center Manager. Charges will be passed on to you at the time of invoice. 5' and 6' round tables
6' and 8' rectangle tables
Folding chairs and stages
The Event Group

www.theeventgrouprentals.com
Jessica Thomas
jesica@theeventgrouprentals.com
352-359-1087

Full service rental company offering everything from tables and chairs to flooring and tents.
Party Time Rentals SouthGate Centre
4110 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32608
352-373-8596
Full service rental company offering everything from tables and chairs to flooring and tents.
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