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OCC staff awards certification
May 21, 2015 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center and staff receive industry accolades

The facility won the Smart Meetings Gold Award and key managers earned Certified Meeting Professional designations.

Metro Council convention center hotel
Mar. 25, 2015 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center hotel: Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on Senate Bill 927

Earlier today, the Oregon Senate moved our region closer toward job growth, increased tourism spending and a stronger economy.

sustainability LEED
Dec. 03, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center in negotiations for rooftop solar panels

The roof may soon be host to 160,000 square feet of solar panels in what director Scott Cruickshank calls the next big project in the center’s sustainability work.

convention center hotel
Nov. 20, 2014 | news releases

Judge rules in Metro’s favor on validation ruling

A Multnomah County judge ruled Wednesday that Metro can issue bonds for a proposed Hyatt near the Oregon Convention Center without needing the approval of the region's voters, rejecting a legal challenge from opponents of the project's finance plan.

convention center hotel Metro Council
Nov. 20, 2014 | news releases

Council unanimously approves Hyatt agreements, authorizes bond sales

The deal is solid, and it's time to move on. That was the argument Metro councilors made Thursday as they voted unanimously to approve an agreement for building a 600-room Hyatt hotel across from the Oregon Convention Center.

convention center hotel
Nov. 20, 2014 | news releases

Hotel proponents score another legal victory, but process will likely drag on

Supporters of a proposed Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center were celebrating another legal victory Thursday, but the project still faces challenges before it can go forward. For the second day in a row, a county judge ruled that Metro has the authority to issue bonds to help pay for the proposed hotel.

sustainability Energy Trust of Oregon video
Aug. 28, 2014 | sustainability news

Energy Trust of Oregon | Hear how the Oregon Convention Center is putting Strategic Energy Management to work

Oregon Convention Center was looking for a comprehensive approach so they enrolled in Strategic Energy Management to learn how to capture energy improvements.

APEX/ASTM sustainability LEED
Jul. 29, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center achieves highest level of international sustainability standard certification

The Oregon Convention Center has been certified to the highest level of a new international sustainability standard.

video sustainability LEED APEX/ASTM
Jul. 28, 2014 | sustainability news

Video: Sustainability at the Oregon Convention Center

We’re striving to be the greenest events facility in the world – and the first choice as a venue for green meetings.

convention center hotel
Jun. 30, 2014 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center hotel development agreement receives approval; design and pre-development phases can begin

Metro, the regional government that owns the Oregon Convention Center, today approved the final development agreement for a new headquarter hotel, allowing the project to proceed to the design and pre-construction planning phase.

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