Testimonials

March 2026

Ms. Sanford has done book signing events for many years at conference centers and hotels around the country. The event in 2028 will be her 14th. Regarding working with the Chesapeake Conference Center, she enthusiastically shared that she has “never had such great customer service.” She was thrilled with the way the event details were presented, stating she never received that level of detail from venues in the past. She is also excited that a dinner has been added to the agenda for 2028.

March 2026

I like the care I am getting. It’s very good.

Ricky Stevenson

February 2026

February 2026

Thanks, Donna! You and your team always do a win job. Everything was great!

January 2026

December 2025

Attended a prayer breakfast with some 800 in attendance. The food was good, the staff were professional, and everything was done well. Parking was adequate.

November 2025

Beautiful inside and out. The staff was sweet and kind. Also understanding. Thank you!

November 2025

November 2025

Great location. Staff were pleasant and enthusiastic about the event. Will return.

November 2025

Donna, I just wanted to say thank you so much for another wonderful event!

The venue was beautiful, the staff were accommodating, and the food stations were a big hit. I absolutely loved the pasta station and the desserts!

Everything was simply lovely, and we look forward to working with you and your staff next year. It was nice to have you there — It speaks to your commitment to the conference center and your customers.

Again, thank you so much!

Pat King, M.D.

NAMI Gala Co-Chair

October 2025

I highly recommend this venue for your next event. Beginning on day one, the staff was friendly, professional, and passionate. You could tell that all of the staff enjoyed working at CCC. My Navy retirement reception was held on Sept 27, 2025 at this location. I can honestly say that from the Chef and his staff who worked that evening, they knocked it out of the park with the food & beverages, and decoration. I would like to send a very special thanks to Heather for making it all happen at the beginning and convincing me to allow CCC to host my event; and I’m so glad that I did. I also want to thank Brynn for making sure the evening of my event flowed and was stress-free. Both Heather and Brynn should be the standard of what hospitality and marketing should be. Again, please allow CCC to host your next event. You will not be disappointed…

L B – Google Review

September 2025

Michelle,

Thank you and your team members for helping us have a seamless event last week! Kirsten said everything at the facility was perfect, the meeting space was very nice, the room and amenities were ready for us when we arrived, and your staff including Miss Pinky were excellent! Thank you and your team again for doing such a great job! We will be on the lookout for your invoice.

August 2025

We hosted our event at this venue yesterday. The space was clean, modern, and beautifully set up—everything was ready and well-organized. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend this place for any important gathering or special occasion!

July 2025

Great location for a bridal show! The large open spaces created a beautiful flow to how newly engaged couples moved around the room, providing a warm ambiance in which to speak to potential brides and grooms as they searched for their dream vendors.

Thank you so much to you and your team for a wonderful event! As always, everything was beautiful and the food was delicious. Our compliments to the chef!

June 2025

Plenty of room, plenty of parking, everything is clean, great conference location and venue.

June 2025

I attended a luncheon for years of service with the City of Chesapeake.

June 2025

May 2025

May 2025

Had a nice luncheon with retirees from Dominion Energy.

May 2025

April 2025

Nice Facility.

April 2025

I was there with 700 others in attendance at a very important observance. Plenty of seats available, the room and seating arrangements were comfortable, and the Staff worked hard and did a great job in handling traffic.

April 2025

March 2025

It was such a pleasure holding our event at your venue. Your staff was more than helpful and welcoming! We appreciate everyone and all they did to make our guests experience ICONIC!!!

Our office will contact you very soon to get on the schedule for next year!

Looking forward to working with you in future!

March 2025

What an amazing event! Everything was absolutely beautiful and wonderfully done. The food and vendors were amazing. My family had a fantastic time we will treasure forever!

February 2025

This was so much better than last year. She loved the carnival games and cotton candy. The decorations were amazing and the vendors were great.

February 2025

We had a wonderful event! Thank you, thank you, thank you to you and Dani for everything. You were communicative, consultative and friendly. The conference center staff was attentive, professional, polite and helpful. The venue, itself, is gorgeous. You all truly helped make the day a great success!

December 2024

Exoticon was awesome!

December 2024

I was working the welcome table at the craft show on Sunday, and several people came up to me to compliment how nice the bathrooms were. They mentioned that the bathrooms were very well-kept and that, despite all the traffic, they remained consistently clean.

November 2024

Every year, we hold the Hampton Roads Leadership Prayer Breakfast at this venue and it’s always a great experience. The staff consistently exceed our expectations for setup, collaboration and creativity. This year we had over 900 people at this event and we were comfortable, and well attended to by the table service assistance.

November 2024

My first time at Lunch with the Chef was yesterday, 10/25/24. The food was very good, and I will be attending more. I had the chance to speak with Chef Stephen, who seems to be a very nice and grounded person.

October 2024

Good morning. Thank you so much for hosting the event. It was an excellent venue and many of the vendors I spoke with mentioned how much they enjoyed being at the Conference Center. We will definitely be using that space next year!

Please share our appreciation with Robert, the facilities manager. He was phenomenal.

October 2024

Delicious! Loved the potato pancake.

Lunch with Chef – October 2024

The food was so delicious! All dishes complemented each other so perfectly. The presentation was absolutely beautiful. Sweet potato pie spectacular. I’m going to come back!!!!

Lunch with Chef – October 2024

We enjoyed our lunch, everything was delicious. We always have a fun time getting together at the Conference Center.

October 2024

We have always enjoyed lunch with Chef Stephen, the food is delicious, and a very nice atmosphere. The helpers are always attentive.

October 2024

My friends and I have loved Lunch with Chef on the 2nd Friday of the month, since this past summer. The food is always tasty and we have been telling others on Facebook with pictures.

October 2024

October 2024

Love this place, always a great seminar.

September 2024

Fantastic place. Care was taken to show seniors that they were appreciated at the Senior Services Expo.
Thank you Chesapeake Sherriff’s Department.

September 2024

We attended the Vintage Trixie Faire at this location. This is an amazing and overlooked venue. Chesapeake Conference Center is clean, organized, and newly updated. The AC was fabulous as it was a super hot day. Hopefully, we will return.

September 2024

Nice place, decent catering

September 2024

Went there for a small business bazaar. Very clean building and nice staff. Clean interior too.

September 2024

August 2024

August 2024

Had many great conventions here in the past and the most recent Exotic Pet Expo was fun!

August 2024

Large, air conditioned building. A must have for events.

August 2024

I thought you would be interested in seeing the recap of our Rock & Roll blood drive there on Saturday. We felt it was a great success!

I cannot thank you enough for having the room ready etc…

Your staff and you were totally awesome. When we needed more chairs they were right there to bring them to us and the water station was always filled.

Very impressive staff all around.

Thank you so much for providing a wonderful space for our blood drive and I hope we can count on having Rock & Roll there again next year!

Enjoy the remainder of the summer that is going by too fast!

July 2024

The Chesapeake Civic Chorus held its Annual Spring Concert at the Chesapeake Conference Center. It is an attractive and clean facility with the nicest staff ever.

July 2024

Lunch with Chef was amazing. The food was delicious! I loved the hospitality of the staff; it was first class! Loved the interaction with the Chef! Kudos!

June 2024

I attended your June 7th Lunch with the Chef and I must be totally honest, it was the absolute best experience, the food was awesome and the music was an excellent. Great Job.

June 2024

That was an awesome Luncheon. The Food was so good, as well as the professional services. Awesome touch with the live exertainment. They were amazing. I will be there next Friday as well with friends.

June 2024

Excellent!!!

June 2024

I give The Friday’s Luncheon Buffet 5 Stars. Their new Chef Stephen is an excellent Chef. He is awesome and the Service was 2nd to none. I will attend their weekly Luncheon on a regular basis and will be completely satisfied.

June 2024 – Lunch With Chef

Very relaxing and enjoyable entertainment and dining experience! Look forward to another opportunity in the future.

June 2024

This was a lovely experience, very elegant! We’re back to real plates and silverware! We enjoyed the Chef’s Lunch in the past, so glad it’s back. Great music! Will coffee return?

June 2024

Awesome experience working with Ms. Neisha Jones. She is the ultimate professional.

June 2024

June 2024

Test-taking facility for Virginia Virtual.

May 2024

April 2024

Absolutely a very nice and clean Center.

April 2024

Perfect Venue!

April 2024

I am writing today as the president and representative of Hearts 4 Progress Inc. We had the great honor of having our annual fundraiser at the Chesapeake Conference Center on April 6th,2024. It was a fabulous event made exceptionally special by the confernce center. The level of professionalism, the teamwork of the staff, the accommodation of last-minute requests, the beauty of the venue and the delicious food were highlights of the evening.

Ms. Cannatella, you and your staff are nothing less than amazing! Not only did you show up, but you stayed to ensure that the event was a memorable one. We could not have asked for a better experience and wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. As a Chesapeake Resident, it warms my heart and makes me proud to know that you are an intricate part of the climate of this city

April 2024

Food was delicious! We were really pleased!!

April 2024

Went for a Bridal expo. Plenty of parking and set up very well. Stayed to the end, wasn’t an issue getting out of the parking lot. Have been there on many occasions and enjoy going there.

March 2024

March 2024

Everybody was kind and loving and they really help me, Emonie, and Kanisha.

March 2024

Very nice venue. Attending a 3-day dance event there. It is top-notch and highly recommended if you need a place to have an event.

March 2024

Nice clean expansive interior, a great place to have a job fair or meeting.

March 2024

March 2024

Clean and bright.

January 2024

I had my Aunt and Dad’s 70th birthday here. The food, full-service bar, and atmosphere were great! Money well spent. The staff was wonderful! The coordinators were on point!

January 2024

December 2023

I went to their annual Christmas show. I purchased from more vendors there than I did at Bodacious Bazarre. Also, this craft show provided a nice tote bag so you could carry all your goodies easily. Additionally, this craft show has no entrance fee. The Chesapeake craft show is smaller than the Virginia Beach Rec Center Santa stocking, and certainly much much smaller than Bodacious Bazarre, but it had the perfect mix of everything that you want to see at a Christmas craft show. Well done, Chesapeake

November 2023

Nice clean place, spacious, kind staff!

November 2023

Great center. Attended the 48th annual Hampton Roads Leadership Prayer Breakfast here.

November 2023

The Food was Great. Love it!

November 2023

November 2023

Beautiful venue!

November 2023

September 2023

“I just wanted to congratulate you and all of your staff on your recent Prime Site Award. This award is well deserved and is a great testament to the fantastic work that all of you at Chesapeake Conference Center do for your facility and community. Again, I am so happy for all of you and wanted to send along my congratulations!”

August 2023

“Donna, I just wanted to reach out and thank you for all your efforts to promote our event. Also, I was very impressed by how you connected me with other VenuWorks potential sites. We do not find your kind of exceptional help everywhere we go- thank you!”

Kindest regards, Angela

August 2023

June 2023

May 2023

This facility and all of the employees have been wonderful to work with! Everyone has been very helpful and accommodating which has helped ensure our event’s success.

May 2023

It was elegant and spacious! The Virginia Aires had their Anniversary tonight. It was so blessed.

May 2023

May 2023

Thank you, Donna.

The setup and the staff were spot on yesterday and the meatloaf was out of this world. Great Event and service!!! Our friends from the Peninsula Sports club were jealous…

Thank you to you and all the staff.

May 2023

April 2023

April 2023

April 2023

Chesapeake’s appreciation for its seniors is great.

April 2023

“After Chamber President Bryan Stephens reminded us it was WINDSday and before Mayor Rick West spoke, the nearly full house at the Chesapeake Conference Center enjoyed a sumptuous lunch. According to a printed menu, it featured “layers of Roma tomatoes with sliced buffalo mozzarella,” “crafted bread with chef’s wildflower honey butter,” “white wine and butter poached local shrimp with caramelized lemon wheels,” “slow roasted beef tenderloin drizzled with Virginia Rye Hunters sauce,” and ‘’chocolate tre vele with amaretto mouse and Chantilly cream.” All the venues that host States of the City “put on the dog” for these annual events… We’ll be watching to see if, like Chesapeake, they serve cusabi salad dressing and fresh haricots vert. Kudos to the cooks at the Conference Center for setting a high bar.”

April 2023

A great place to hold your event. They have a wide open space that can conform to the guest size of your event. Plenty of options for electricity if you plan to have a band. They also have a good kitchen selection and options if you need that as well. The staff is polite and professional. They are following current Covid guidelines. Recommended.

April 2023

Hi, Donna- just a quick note to tell you that I believe that was the best banquet lunch I’ve ever had. The shrimp were tender and beautiful, the steak was like butter (and I don’t even usually like steak) and I felt healthier the moment I bit into the carrot, which was NOT overcooked! And the Caprese salad was perfect (as was the dessert).
I’m no connoisseur, but I’ve eaten a lot of banquet meals in my long and rather safe life….this one is going to be memorable.
Many kudos to the Chef for feeding so many people so elegantly,
warm regards.

March 2023

I recently attended a Rotary conference with about 400 attendees at top-tier hotel in Chantilly, VA. While the staff there was friendly and diligent, the food was significantly sub-par. Every meal, I said to myself and other members of Chesapeake Rotary, “This food sure makes me appreciate the food at the Chesapeake Conference Center even more.” Beyond the food, which I have noticed marked improvement in over the past few years, the staff is always friendly, willing to go out of their way to accommodate our club’s needs, and striving to continually improve. I would say they are a great example of what I call “Chesapeake Friendly.”

March 2023

Hi Donna,

I would like to complement you and your staff for the great job you did with our event.

As the club’s coordinator for our VIP reception I had the chance to deal first hand with many of your staff and I can say that each one I dealt with were very professional and willing to do what ever was needed to make the event a success.

The food was simply delicious and the wait staff were outstanding. The evening was a great success in large part because of you and your staff. Please pass on to all of them a hearty thank you.

We look forwarded to many future events at your facility.

Thank you again.

March 2023

We want to thank you and the staff for making yesterdays luncheon a huge success. I found out after the luncheon someone from Indian River high who worked with the Legend of Honor invited 30+ friends last Friday night to attend the luncheon yesterday. None of them registered with us.

Thank you for your quick setup and for having ample meals for all.

Great Job!!!!

March 2023

Good morning Donna,
I just want to take a moment to tell you how wonderful our Jamboree last Thursday evening was! The food, service and wait staff were exemplary. The tablescapes were perfect! Thank you for all you do to lead your team including Sylvia, Alfred, Chef, and all the others.
Thanks again for your continued support!!

March 2023

Clean big space. Staff was nice and most importantly the bathrooms were very very clean. Flea market was packed and super fun meeting new people! Can’t wait for the next one.

March 2023

March 2023

Job Fair. Space was clean and no issues.

March 2023

Very nice place. Clean and roomy.

March 2023

March 2023

March 2023

Went to a fishing flea market. The place was clean and parking was available nearby.

March 2023

What’s in Your House sponsored several models for the Fashion Show which was amazing!!! The staff was great and accommodating to any request ! I would highly recommend this venue !!!! I’m also available for clients needing attire for future events, weddings, fashions shows , etc.

March 2023

March 2023

Hi Donna,

First…let me thank you for the great evening last night during the Women’s Division dinner. We have received rave reviews on the dinner and the service. Some have said it was the best meal they have ever had at the CC.

February 2023

February 2023

February 2023

Wonderful event space. The staff are amazing!!!

February 2023

Was there for the Exotic-Con. The line to get in was well organized with two lines, one for cash and one for credit card. The layout inside was well planned so you could move around and check out all the vendors. Besides reptiles and small mammals there was food for exotic pets as well as jewelry, tee shirts, and sweatshirts for the humans. Even though we didn’t purchase anything it was a fun experience.

January 2023

Clean venue, nice staff, lots of space, fantastic location and good parking. 10/10.

January 2023

Nice bathrooms.. easy drive and parking.

January 2023

Good parking, easy to find.

January 2023