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28 Worcester Business Journal | Janurary 10, 2022 | wbjournal.com B E S T O F B U S I N E S S E V E N T S & V E N U E S The Beechwood offers a fully customizable experience for each meeting, featuring the latest AV technology, 5G internet speed, and its award-winning cuisine. Its setup allows for safe and socially distant meetings, complying with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control guidelines for safety, with a wall of French doors opening up to a large patio for fresh air flow. Notable runners-up: AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester, Apex Center n BEST VENUE FOR A CORPORATE EVENT Beechwood Hotel* Worcester www.beechwoodhotel.com Top executive: Sayed Saleh, asset manager and managing director Founded: 1989 Employees: 100 Amidst the new normal of the coronavirus pandemic, the Beechwood has used the opportunity to redesign corporate event strategies, bringing innovative ideas to fruition, suggest creative and comprehensive solutions, and find ways to showcase what makes each event unique, while adhering to the highest of safety standards. Notable runners-up: Polar Park, Apex Center n Continued from previous page BEST PUBLIC GOLF CLUB FOR A CORPORATE OUTING Cyprian Keyes Golf Club* Boylston www.cypriankeyes.com Top executive: General Manager David Frem Founded: 1997 Cyprian Keyes, celebrating its 25th anniversary on Aug. 11, offers an 18- hole championship course, a 9-hole par-3 course, five function rooms, and customized outings for all our clients. In 2021, the club established new standards in course conditioning and introduced more people to golf through its par-3 course and group lessons than ever before. n BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSE Green Hill Municipal G.C.* Worcester www.greenhillgc.com Top executive: Matthew Moison, director of golf Founded: 1929 As a public course, Green Hill offers some of the most affordable golf in Central Massachusetts, with green fees as low as $17. The facility offers a variety of golf events, leagues, and sweeps, and the course actively seeks to host personal and business events. Notable runners-up: Wachusett Country Club, Cyprian Keyes Golf Club n BEST PRIVATE GOLF CLUB FOR A CORPORATE OUTING Worcester Country Club Worcester worcestercc.org Top executive: Troy Sprister, general manager and chief operating officer. Founded: 1900 Originally founded as the Worcester Golf Club, the club relocated in 1913 and worked with architect Donald Ross on the design and construction of the 70-par golf course, which opened in 1914. The clubhouse includes a variety of amenities for corporate outings, including a bowling alley, boardroom, Ryder Cup Room, and Tee Room. Notable runner-up: Pleasant Valley Country Club n BEST NEW REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Polar Park* Worcester polarpark.com Owner & developer: City of Worcester Leasee: Worcester Red Sox Leasee website: www.woosox.com Top executive: Dan Rea, executive vice president and general manager for business & real estate Founded: 2021 Employees: 45 full time and 300 part time/seasonal The collaboration between the City of Worcester, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Worcester Red Sox helped make the $160-million Polar Cyprian Keyes Golf Club Worcester Country Club