Backus Community Center is available to rent

Celebrations. Banquets. Meetings. Training sessions. Business office space. Creative learning space.

YOU NAME IT!

Backus has long term or short term rental options to meet a variety of needs.

Excellent customer service. Centrally located. Wonderful amenities. Safe, secure environment.

Please call the Backus office at (218) 285-7225 Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm to find out how we can help you with your rental space needs.

Online Form

professional office Space Available for Rent

Renting at Backus

Businesses who rent space at Backus Community Center enjoy many amenities. The space listed on this page are located on second level of the building. They are easily accessible by an elevator. Tenants aren't limited just to their spaces, though. There are various rental services available at Backus to help with special meeting needs. Backus can help you host larger meetings in our "board room" space. We have electronic equipment available for teleconference meetings, If you would like a catered meeting or event, Backus offers a customizable catering service. Our tenants enjoy round the clock access to the building and their spaces. Our historic building is well lit and beautifully maintained with great pride by our staff.

AND... because these spaces are on the upper levels, our renters enjoy a fabulous view of International Falls.

While Backus rentals are competitively priced at current market values, Backus is more than a just a place to rent an office. The building is bustling with activity. It's a place where people are valued and where change, growth, community support, and continued learning are encouraged.

And it's waiting for you.

Meeting Space Available for Rent

Stage/Gym

Conference Room 101/102

Auditorium

For larger events, the Backus Stage/Gym will provide seating for 200-500
Room size: 55' x 85'
Non-Profit $375 per day
Commercial $575 per day
Private short-term parties - starting at $25 per hour
start to finish

Auditorium

Conference Room 101/102

Auditorium

The 1,000 seat Auditorium is equipped with a full-sized stage, lighting, sound and a 24' x 16' projection system allowing for modern presentations and performances
$1 per seat rental fee charged in addition to gym rental fee, fee used for auditorium
capital improvements

Conference Room 101/102

Our Conference Room can seat up to 100 and is open to a variety of table and seating configurations

Room size: 60' x 25'
$100 per day rental fee

Rental & Lease Opportunities - Location | Amenities | Affordable!

Meetings, workshops, classes, parties, showers, concerts .... for 1 to 1,000 ....
the historic Backus building has space for you!

Convenient location in the heart of International Falls next to the Forestland Annex
Meeting rooms and auditorium space to accommodate any size group
Highly competitive rental and lease rates
Catering services available
Ample parking and on the city bus route
Distinctive Art Deco style with terrazzo floors and polished granite walls

Our staff includes a licensed food manager, licensed cooks and an experienced event coordinator.
Past events hosted in our facility include: weddings, class reunion dinners, receptions, banquets, concerts, plays, public meetings, trainings sessions - large and small - showers, funerals, dances and other special events -- if you can plan it, we can host it!

A 9-foot Steinway Concert Grand Piano is also available for your event, and Backus can secure a variety of musicians or vocalists to fit your needs.

Call our office for rental rates and details (218) 285-7225

Backus Community Center is available to rent

professional office Space Available for Rent

Renting at Backus

Meeting Space Available for Rent

Stage/Gym

Conference Room 101/102

Auditorium

Auditorium

Conference Room 101/102

Auditorium

Conference Room 101/102

Conference Room 101/102

Conference Room 101/102

Check Out Our Menu!

Rental & Lease Opportunities - Location | Amenities | Affordable!