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On September 15, 2026, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection and Please Touch Museum welcomed corporate planners, executive assistants, meeting professionals, and business leaders for Beyond the Boardroom, an evening dedicated to reimagining how we gather.
Through inspired cuisine, venue tours, interactive experiences, and meaningful conversation, the showcase explored the possibilities for daytime meetings and corporate events inside one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive venues.
The Vision
Exceptional meetings begin with an environment that invites people to think differently.
Set within the historic architecture of Memorial Hall, Please Touch Museum offered a setting where creativity, curiosity, and connection came naturally. The showcase introduced guests to new possibilities for presentations, corporate retreats, team experiences, and receptions, each supported by the thoughtful hospitality of Rhubarb Hospitality Collection.
From an intimate meeting to a companywide celebration, the vision was simple: create experiences that make people feel welcome, engaged, and valued.
The Importance of Hospitality in Corporate Culture
At the heart of the showcase was a panel discussion exploring the role of hospitality in creating meaningful experiences, strengthening connections, and building community.
Moderated by Jessica Allen, Director of Operations at Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the conversation brought together perspectives from corporate, educational, and nonprofit event professionals:
Meredith Brusca, CMP
Marketing Events Director, Faegre Drinker LLP
Lauren Curtolo, CMP
Director of Meetings & Events, Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History
Ashley Britton
Events Specialist, American Red Cross of Pennsylvania
The discussion placed the guest experience at the center of the conversation, inviting attendees to consider how thoughtful hospitality can shape the way employees, clients, and communities come together.
Cuisine & Connection
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection’s culinary offerings brought the experience to life through passed canapés, artisan bowls, and chef-inspired food stations, complemented by wine and beer.
Guests explored the museum’s meeting and event spaces, discovered interactive daytime meeting activations, and connected with the people behind the experience. Food, service, and setting worked together to demonstrate how a corporate gathering can feel both purposeful and memorable.
A Shared Creative Effort
The showcase came together with the support and creativity of our event partners:
-Please Touch Museum
-Synergetic
-Karley’s Rentals
-Devon & Pinkett
-Everfran Coffee
-Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine
Together, these collaborators helped bring the possibilities of Beyond the Boardroom to life.
Explore the Showcase
Take a look back at the spaces, details, and connections that shaped the evening, and find inspiration for your next gathering.
Reimagine Your Next Meeting
Bring a fresh perspective to your next corporate event at Please Touch Museum.
Whether you’re planning an executive meeting, team retreat, presentation, or company celebration, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection will help you bring it to life through exceptional cuisine, welcoming service, and a setting that inspires.
Let’s Plan Your Next Event
Explore our Daytime Menu
Designed to keep your event moving from the first arrival through the final session, our All Day Menu offers fresh, flexible options for breakfast, lunch, and energizing breaks throughout the day.
Our culinary team takes a thoughtful, seasonally driven approach, balancing quality, convenience, and flavor across every selection. From morning pastries and enhanced breakfast offerings to ambient lunch buffets, boxed meals, hot entrées, and afternoon snacks, each menu is created to complement the pace and purpose of your gathering.
Rooted in hospitality and inspired by both classic favorites and contemporary influences, the menu provides versatile options for corporate meetings, conferences, workplace dining, and daytime celebrations.
Together, these elements create a seamless dining experience designed to nourish guests, encourage connection, and support a productive and memorable day.
