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sustainability LEED awards Travel Portland
May 09, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center wins sustainability award

The Oregon Convention Center received the 2014 Green Award at Travel Portland’s 35th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration.

OCC staff pacificwild awards
Apr. 08, 2014 | news releases

Important updates from the Oregon Convention Center

The Oregon Convention Center is pleased to announce numerous accomplishments and changes throughout the organization.

OCC staff pacificwild
Apr. 08, 2014 | pacificwild news

Executive chef of Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center and Portland’5 Centers for the Arts earns ProChef III certification

Pacificwild catering is proud to announce that chef Allan Wambaa has received one of the highest honors a professional in the culinary world can attain – ProChef III certification from the Culinary Institute of America.

LEED sustainability
Mar. 14, 2014 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center achieves LEED Platinum certification

The Oregon Convention Center is pleased to announce it has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certified Platinum, from the U.S. Green Building Council.

sustainability zero waste donation
Oct. 30, 2013 | sustainability news

Food Services of America show at Oregon Convention Center progresses toward zero waste goal

For the third consecutive year, the Oregon Convention Center has collaborated with the Food Services of America to make its annual FSA Trends Show a stellar example of sustainable practices and philanthropy.

convention center hotel
Nov. 20, 2012 | message from the executive director

A convention center hotel offers real benefits to our community

You may have heard that Metro, Portland Development Commission, City of Portland and Multnomah County are once again pursuing a hotel adjacent to the Oregon Convention Center.

Plaza Palooza sustainability
Aug. 23, 2012 | message from the executive director

Summer's end brings new beginnings for the OCC

The Oregon Convention Center has a history of being progressive in its business practices, dedication to sustainability, and customer service. As the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, it is our mission to keep our customers, guests and attendees informed and confident in the quality of our services.

OCC staff
Apr. 05, 2012 | news releases

Scott Cruickshank appointed Oregon Convention Center executive director

Today, Metro announced that Scott Cruickshank will serve as the new executive director of the Oregon Convention Center, marking the end of an exhaustive national search and extensive community stakeholder evaluation process.

events media
Mar. 14, 2012 | news releases

‘One Year Out’ media event showcases 2016 World Indoors

For the first time in nearly 30 years, and only the second time in history, the IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships are coming to the United States.

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  • May 14—May 15Northwest Facilities Expo/Northwest Machine Tool Expo
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  • Apr. 04, 2025Oregon Convention Center Awards $150,000 in Space to Grow Sponsorships to Seven Local Organizations
  • 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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