Networking Event Space Available In Northern New Jersey
The Fold: A Modern Networking Venue
Networking events work best in spaces that feel open, comfortable, and easy to move through. The Fold’s 3,000 sq ft loft in downtown Paterson provides a bright, modern setting for professionals, small businesses, and community groups to host weekly meet-ups, panels, and special gatherings. With tall ceilings, clean architectural lines, and plenty of natural light, guests can circulate, talk, and form real connections without competing with noise or cramped layouts.
The Main Space
Spacious 3,000 sq ft loft set up for mingling.
The Fold’s main loft offers 3,000 square feet of open floor area, ideal for arranging high-tops, lounge seating, sponsor tables, or a small stage for intros and announcements. Oversized 11’ x 9’ windows bring in soft daylight that keeps the room bright well into the evening, and the 14-foot ceilings prevent conversations from feeling crowded. The neutral backdrop supports any event style, professional, casual, creative, or industry-specific, and the layout can be adjusted for attendee flow, breakout areas, or panel seating.
Full kitchen and long dining table ready for catered meals and large gatherings.
The kitchen and lounge
Bring in catering or a professional chef for a networking event in our open-concept kitchen.
Our kitchen serves as a central spot for drinks, small bites, and casual conversation. The 400 sq ft kitchen opens directly into the loft, making it easy to set up a bar, catering station, or coffee service. The 14-foot counter works well for appetizers and sponsor displays, while the 12-seat dining table becomes a natural hub for meeting new people.
Our adjoining lounge area offers a quieter, more relaxed corner for one-on-one conversations, small group introductions, or social breaks between segments of the event.
Private rooms for breakout conversations
Two private rooms sit just off the main loft and are frequently used as VIP spaces, green rooms for speakers, sponsor activation rooms, or quiet zones for small team discussions. Each room is large enough to stage seating for 6–10 people, giving hosts the flexibility to run breakout chats, micro-panels, or small-group introductions without interrupting the main floor.
Take advantage of our in-house services
Our team can help with event planning, setup, and vendor coordination so you don’t have to stress about the logistics. Need tables and chairs arranged? Want help to flip the space from dinner to breakout areas? Looking for photo booth options? We’ll guide you so your event is stress-free.
Easy To Travel To From Northern NJ and NYC
The Fold sits in downtown Paterson with quick access to major highways, so getting here is simple, whether you’re local or traveling in. From Clifton, Totowa, Woodland Park, or Little Falls, it’s just a short drive. Bergen County towns like Ridgewood, Paramus, Hackensack, Fair Lawn, and Teaneck are just minutes away, and Essex County neighbors from Montclair, Bloomfield, or Newark can easily access this location. If you’ve got people coming from Manhattan, Route 3 and I-80 make the trip straightforward, and NJ Transit buses connect directly to the city. Parking is available nearby.
Host your networking event at The Fold
Ready to plan your gathering? Fill out the booking form to secure your date, and include any details about catering, sponsor setups, or event flow. The Fold offers a bright, adaptable loft that helps your networking event feel natural and well-organized from start to finish.
Other ways To use the loft at The Fold
Co-working space – Bring your team together for shared workdays, project sprints, or temporary collaborative setups in a bright, open loft.
Panel discussions – Set up speakers and audience seating with room for post-event mingling.
Workshops – Host training sessions or skills-focused gatherings with open space for collaboration.
Client appreciation nights – Share drinks, demos, or introductions in a space that feels polished.
Team off-sites – Use the loft for planning days or creative retreats.
Fundraisers & community events – Stage donor gatherings, awareness events, or nonprofit mixers.
