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Global Meetings Industry Day Meetings Mean Business Meeting Professionals International MPI MPI Oregon
Apr. 12, 2018 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center hosts Global Meetings Industry Day

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 12, 2018 brings together leaders from across the meetings and events industry to showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on our industry. Meeting professionals across the world participate in this international day of advocacy.

Metro Portland Expo Center Oregon Zoo Portland’5 Center for the Arts Annual Report Economic Impact
Feb. 26, 2018 | news releases

Metro’s Visitor Venues: Economic driver and employer of thousands

From Metro News

Metro’s visitor venues – the Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center, Oregon Zoo and Portland’5 Center for the Arts – induced $878 million in spending in 2017, according to a new analysis of economic impacts.

The venues hosted 1,445 events, which collectively translated to 8,470 jobs and $33.3 million in tax revenue.

Bob Frasca ZGF Architects OMSI tower lights
Feb. 10, 2018 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center and OMSI to celebrate the life of architect Bob Frasca with a tribute in light

The late Bob Frasca designed some of Portland's most iconic buildings, including the Oregon Convention Center and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).

OCC's Spire and Crescent Lights in blue
Portland Winter Light Festival OCC spire and crescent lights portland LED lighting
Jan. 29, 2018 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center to display a special light show during the Portland Winter Light Festival

Inspired by light festivals around the globe, the Portland Winter Light Festival, a Willamette Light Brigade event, aims to counteract the city’s tendency to hibernate during the winter. The festival brightens up the winter skyline and brings warmth to the outdoors with dazzling displays of light, color, and imagination. Combining art and technology, people of all ages will find something to capture their spirit and fill their minds with inspiration and wonder.

photo of OCC's spire and crescent lights in red and green
awards certification convention center hotel solar array LED lighting 2017
Dec. 19, 2017 | news releases

2017 marks another year of success for the Oregon Convention Center

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, 2017 was yet another year of notable milestones and achievements for the Oregon Convention Center. Here's a quick review of some of the highlights.

Upgraded parking garage lighting and ticketing system

Metro Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission Prosper Portland OCC renovation
Nov. 02, 2017 | news releases

Leaders herald convention center contract as a promise finally kept

From Metro News

Nearly 30 years ago, the Oregon Convention Center opened with the promise of increased access to jobs for members of the historically black North Portland community.

Decades later, part of that promise is finally being fulfilled.

LED lighting energy efficiency sustainability Matt Pizzuti Matthew Uchtman
Sep. 25, 2017 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center installs new energy-efficient, programmable tower lights

The Oregon Convention Center’s glass spires have been a famous feature of Portland’s skyline for 27 years, particularly when they light up at night. But keep an eye on them. Thanks to a recent lighting system upgrade, you will occasionally see the familiar green-white towers glow in a range of colors.

Craig Stroud OCC staff Metro Scott Cruickshank
Aug. 16, 2017 | news releases

Craig Stroud appointed Oregon Convention Center executive director

Metro has announced that Craig Stroud will serve as the new executive director of the Oregon Convention Center (OCC), marking the end of an extensive search and community stakeholder evaluation process.

Hyatt Regency Portland convention center hotel Metro Mortenson Development Hyatt Regency Travel Portland portland Oregon
Aug. 04, 2017 | news releases

Portland celebrates groundbreaking of highly anticipated convention center hotel: Hyatt Regency Portland

Portland dignitaries and officials gathered in the city’s Lloyd District today to kick off construction of the new $224 million Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. The 600-room hotel is expected to draw dozens of large events and conventions annually, bringing thousands of new visitors to the region and shining a spotlight on the Oregon Convention Center’s role as an economic engine for Portland and the surrounding region.

SGMP CGMP CMP Monica Pea OCC Sales Team OCC staff
Jun. 23, 2017 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center sales manager Monica Pea awarded the CGMP designation

The Oregon Convention Center is delighted to announce that sales manager Monica Pea has recently earned the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation, the highest designation available that is specifically for government meeting professionals. The CGMP credentialing program, which is offered by the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP), is designed for meeting planners whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government.

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