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Apr. 04, 2025 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center Awards $150,000 in Space to Grow Sponsorships to Seven Local Organizations

Portland, OR — The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Space to Grow Fund awards, a new initiative designed to support local organizations from historically underrepresented communities in bringing their events to the region’s largest convention venue. 

a heavy-duty plastic cup with the OCC logo and reuse messaging is being held directly over a red and black collection bin where guests place reusable cups and food baskets.
Press sustainability Levy Bold Reuse
Mar. 05, 2025 | sustainability news

Bold Reuse Drives Waste Reduction at Oregon Convention Center with New Reusable Cups and Trays

Bold Reuse, in partnership with the Oregon Convention Center (OCC), Levy, and PepsiCo, is expanding its industry-leading reusable packaging program at OCC in 2025. This expansion is expected to double the volume of reusables at OCC, reinforcing the commitment to making reusable solutions accessible at high-traffic event spaces.

The rain garden at the Oregon Convention Center featuring tall grasses, rocks, and a shallow water feature. Overcast sky and a highway overpass in the background.
Press sustainability
Jan. 24, 2025 | sustainability news

Events Industry Council Recognizes Oregon Convention Center for Achieving Certification for Sustainability

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Feb. 27, 2024 | sustainability news

Sustainability In The Meetings Industry: Taking Bold Strides Toward A Greener Future

We're excited to share insights from a recent article titled 'Sustainability In The Meetings Industry,' published on January 16, 2024. The article discusses the remarkable progress made by convention centers across the United States in achieving LEED certification and reducing carbon footprints. We're particularly thrilled that Nancy Reimer, OCC’s Sustainability Coordinator, contributed to the article, offering valuable insights into eco-friendly practices within the meetings industry. 

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Jul. 21, 2023 | news releases

Enhancing Guest Experience at the Oregon Convention Center with the KultureCity Sensory Bag Program

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) takes immense pride in being a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue, dedicated to ensuring that all guests feel welcome and comfortable during their visit. In this pursuit, OCC has partnered with KultureCity to introduce the Sensory Bag Program. This program aims to support individuals with sensory needs, providing them with an array of sensory-alleviating items to enhance their overall experience while attending events at the OCC. 

COVID-19 Governor Kate Brown Vaccinations
May 19, 2021 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center proudly supports All4Oregon’s 500,000 vaccination milestone

Officials from Metro and All4Oregon marked a major milestone Tuesday, May 18 as more than 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered at the Oregon Convention Center. Governor Kate Brown and Metro Council President Peterson congratulated the healthcare providers and Oregon Convention Center teams at the commemorative event.

The All4Oregon mass vaccination site is a joint effort of Kaiser Permanente, Providence, Legacy Health, and OHSU that is operating at the Oregon Convention Center.

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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Apr. 28, 2021 | press

Oregon’s Largest Vaccination Site is a Logistical Masterpiece. We Take You Inside.

Willamette Week
By Rachel Monahan |  Sophie Peel 

For more than a year, Oregonians have been waiting for the end of the pandemic. For 226,999 of them, the end began here.

The Oregon Convention Center—a cavernous, 160,000-square-foot hall plopped in the no man’s land between Moda Center and the industrial eastside—hosts the state’s largest vaccine clinic.

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Feb. 11, 2021 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center to Serve as Regional Severe Weather Shelter

On nights when severe weather thresholds are met, the Joint Office of Homeless Services will mobilize operations at the Oregon Convention Center and other area locations to open extra night-time shelter capacity. These beds will be in addition to 1,300-plus government-funded beds that remain open year-round, and hundreds of additional seasonal beds that will be open every night of the winter, no matter the forecast on any given night.  

Jan. 20, 2021 | news releases

Metro Visitor Venues Host Vaccination Super Sites

—Heather Back, Metro visitor venues communications and policy 

GBAC COVID-19 Craig Stroud
Jan. 08, 2021 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center: Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) Facility Accredited

—Heather Back, Metro visitor venues communications and policy 

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  • Mar. 05, 2025Bold Reuse Drives Waste Reduction at Oregon Convention Center with New Reusable Cups and Trays
  • Jan. 24, 2025Events Industry Council Recognizes Oregon Convention Center for Achieving Certification for Sustainability
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