26 Worcester Business Journal | January 7, 2019 | wbjournal.com
F O C U S P l a c e s t o C o n d u c t B u s i n e s s
BEST VENUE FOR A CORPORATE EVENT
Beechwood Hotel
Worcester, www.beechwoodhotel.com
Top executive: Sayed Saleh, asset
manager and managing director
Founded: 1989
Employees: 51-200
For corporate events, the Beechwood
pairs its flexible meeting space with its
award-winning cuisine to deliver a
memorable experience for attendees.
The facility offers the Sonoma
Restaurant as a place to unwind
afterward.
Notable runners-up: Worcester Art
Museum, Mechanics Hall
BEST GOLF CLUB FOR CORPORATE OUTING
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club*
Boylston, www.cypriankeyes.com
Top executive: General Manager
David Frem
Founded: 1997
Employees: Changes seasonally
Cyprian offers a variety of amenities –
an 18-hole championship golf course, a
9-hole par-3 course and five function
rooms – to accommodate groups of all
sizes and budget. In 2018, the club
focused on little details like
complimentary rounds of golf for outing
participants.
BEST CATERER FOR A CORPORATE EVENT
Peppers Artful Events*
Northborough,
www.PeppersArtfulEvents.com
Top executives: Susan and John Lawrence
Founded: 1987
Employees: 50-150 full and part time
Peppers focuses on everything from artful
presentations of the food to the event decor,
using an attentive staff to create a
personalized approach. In 2018, Peppers
brought in two new chefs to lead its culinary
department, bringing fresh ideas to menus.
BEST RESTAURANT FOR BUSINESS LUNCH
The Sole Proprietor*
Worcester, www.thesole.com
Top executives: Co-owners Robb and
Madeleine Ahlquist and General Manager
Eric Andreoli
Founded: 1979
Employees: 98
Freshness and hospitality have made The
Sole Proprietor a Worcester institution,
making loyal customers of the children and
grandchildren of its original customers. The
eatery is undergoing an extensive renova-
tion of its interior, including a new kitchen,
dining space, bar area and private dining
rooms.
Notable runners-up: VIA Italian Table,
Volturno Pizza Napoletana, simjang, 110
Grill, Baba Sushi, Cafe Reyes
Notable runner-up: Struck Catering
The entrance to the
Beechwood and its
restaurant, Sonoma
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Peppers Artful
Events
Cyprian Keyes clubhouse
