Rooms can be rented for as little as $75 at some venues, or they can include amenities such as themed events, catering with personal chef stations or team-building training.

Spaces range from convention centers to corporate hotels, and many reported an uptick in corporate meeting room use in the past few months.

"2011 was a good year for us; we've definitely seen a pickup in use," said Melissa Beaverson, director of marketing for York-based Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center.

Meetings aren't booked for corporate use as far in advance as they were before the Great Recession, which is probably the new norm, she said.

The corporate meeting space use at the Lancaster County Convention Center and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is starting to see a bit of vibrancy, spokesman Joshua Nowak said. Meeting planners continue to look for as much cost savings as they can, placing more emphasis on small details rather than ... great space, he said.

How meeting spaces are used also has changed, said Christina McCullough, director of sales and marketing for the Holiday Inn Conference Center of York. Rather than sit-down meetings, more companies are bringing in technology for webinars or videoconferencing, she said. Hands-on training also is gaining popularity, such as using Legos for a competition or working on team-building activities, she said.

Best Western Premier Eden
Resort & Suites
Manheim Township, Lancaster County
Total corporate meeting space: About 30,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 600
Minimum cost to rent: $175
Amenities included: Pens and paper, tablecloths, water
Services available at additional cost: Technology, food and beverage services
To book: 717-560-8400, www.edenresort.com

Dixon University Center
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
Total corporate meeting space: About 12,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 200
Minimum cost to rent: About $100
Amenities included: Technology, linens
Services available at additional cost:
Catering
To book: 717-720-4080, www.dixonuniversitycenter.org

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Lancaster
owned and operated by Willow Valley Associates
West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County
Total corporate meeting space: About 14,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 1,000
Minimum cost to rent: $150
Amenities included: Water, pens and paper
Services available at additional cost: Technology, catering, golf
To book: 800-369-9877, www.DoubleTreeLancaster.com

Heritage Hills Golf Resort
& Conference Center
York
Total corporate meeting space: About 11,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 500
Minimum cost to rent: Varies
Amenities included: Water, pens, paper, candy
Services available at additional cost: Lighting, specialty chairs, upgraded linens, theme set-up, technology
To book: 717-755-0123, ext. 680, www.heritagemeetings.com

Holiday Inn Conference Center of York
West Manchester Township, York County
Total corporate meeting space: About 14,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 500
Minimum cost to rent: About $200
Amenities included: Technology, linens, plates and utensils
Services available at additional cost: Food and beverage service, LCD package
To book: 717-846-9500, ext. 7321, www.hiyork.com

The Hotel Hershey
Derry Township, Dauphin County
Total corporate meeting space: About 25,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 450
Minimum cost to rent: $150
Amenities included: Water and candy
Services available at additional cost: Food and beverage services, candy baskets, team building, audiovisual staff, technology
To book: 866-726-3387; www.hersheymeetings.com

Lancaster County Convention Center and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Lancaster
Total corporate meeting space: About 90,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 5,000
Minimum cost to rent: $200
Amenities included: Paper, pens, water, candy dishes
Services available at additional cost: Technology staff, technology, security, catering
To book: 717-207-4000, www.lancaster
conventioncenter.com, www.marriottlancaster.com

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
Harrisburg
Total corporate meeting space: About 55,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 1,000
Minimum cost to rent: $150
Amenities included: None
Services available at additional cost: Extra furniture, technology, food and beverage service, staging sets
To book: 717-231-2991, www.meetings.visithersheyharrisburg.org

Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County
Total corporate meeting space: About 30,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 1,500
Minimum cost to rent: $75
Amenities included: Water, pens, paper, mints
Services available at additional cost: Technology, food and beverage service, entertainment, decorations, lighting
To book: 717-433-9737, www.radisson.com/camphillpa

York Expo Center
West Manchester Township, York County
Total corporate meeting space: About 190,000 square feet
Maximum people in one space: 6,000
Minimum cost to rent: $600
Amenities included: Water
Services available at additional cost: Audiovisual equipment and technicians, food and beverage service
To book: 717-848-2596, ext. 118, www.yorkexpo.com

1. Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
2. Dixon University Center
3. PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
4. The Hotel Hershey
5. Holiday Inn Conference Center of York
6. York Expo Center
7. Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center
8. Best Western Premier Eden Resort & Suites
9. Lancaster County Convention Center and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
10. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster