Opportunity Central

680 Innovation Blvd, Forney, TX

Opportunity Central

680 Innovation Blvd, Forney, TX

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www.theoc.net

Capacity: 400 people

About Opportunity Central

The Keith Bell Opportunity Central - or The OC - is a state of the art facility within Forney ISD combining event spaces, retail and service business partners, and classroom space for Forney ISD’s career and technical education programs as well as community continuing education opportunities. The OC campus spans 3-stories and an impressive 350,000 square feet surrounded by beautiful native landscaping and 2,465 on-site parking spots. Each space was thoughtfully designed to be multifunctional in order to meet the current and future demands for educational programs and events. The OC features a 6,500 seat arena, a 500+ seat black box theater, several multipurpose event spaces, and many classrooms and meeting rooms. You can expect to impress your event attendees with our onsite restaurants and coffee shop providing breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as catering opportunities.

Event Spaces

Banquet Hall

Maximum Capacity: 952
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Banquet Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 952

The Banquet Hall is a 10,000 square foot space capable of seating 350+ guests for banquets. The Banquet Hall is located on the second floor at the front of the building and has one entire wall of windows overlooking the front landscape of The OC. This space has two large video boards permanently installed for special presentations.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 352 People

Theater
Capacity: 952 People

Trade Show - 10 x 10
Capacity: 49 People

Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 62 People

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Classrooms

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Classrooms

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The OC has classrooms on the top two floors of the building. Every classroom has integrated projectors, whiteboards and speakers for your presentations. Individual classrooms accommodate approx. 28 people at shared tables or choose a double classroom for twice the space!

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Green Room

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Green Room

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A multipurpose space that can be utilized as a photography studio or to host an event with 20-30 guests.

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The Arena

Maximum Capacity: 1248
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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 1248

Nestled in the center of the facility is the 7,500 seat arena. Located on two levels, the arena may be configured in many ways to best suit your event. The arena offers a 20’ x 40’ digital screen at one end, two smaller digital screens on the opposite end, as well as a digital display ribbon that runs above the seats on the upper level. Surrounding the arena on the first floor is the concourse offering restaurants, retail shops, services and experiences. These stores are open to the public and operate their own hours. Each eatery is available for catering services within the facility.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 1248 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 864 People

Trade Show - 10 x 10
Capacity: 196 People

Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 226 People

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The Black Box Theatre

Maximum Capacity: 600
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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 600

Located in its own private section of The OC is the 10,000 sq ft black box theater. The 500+ seat theater is a completely self-sufficient space with its own separate entrance, lobby, restrooms, elevator and stairs. The space may be configured in numerous ways, including the use of movable walls to divide the space in half or even quarters. The audio/visual components of this space allow event organizers the creative freedom to incorporate lights, sound, sets and props for maximum audience impact. Easy load in and out through two 10’ wide and 14’ tall overhead doors leading from the loading dock directly onto the theater floor.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 600 People

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Theatre Multipurpose Room

Maximum Capacity: 152
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Theatre Multipurpose Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 152

The Theater Multipurpose space is an interior room that allows you to control the lighting of your event. With almost 4,000 square feet and the ability to seat approx. 150 people banquet style, this is a great option for smaller banquets and events, or could be used as a backstage area in conjunction with the theater space.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 152 People

Trade Show - 10 x 10
Capacity: 16 People

Trade Show - 8 x 10
Capacity: 22 People

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Venue Types

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ADA/ACA Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 400

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