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Dec. 05, 2016 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center provides their clients with the essential event accessory

A show manager’s job is never easy. Not only are there a multitude of details and tasks to juggle before, during and after an event, there are a multitude of other, well, things – mobile devices, radios, room keys, ID badges, swipe cards, business cards, parking vouchers – all the miscellaneous items they need to keep at hand. Misplacing even one of these can divert time and attention away from everything else.

CMP Stefanie Arnold Erin Jepson Event Services Guest Services OCC staff

Nov. 14, 2016 | news releases

OCC senior event manager Stefanie Arnold earns Certified Meeting Professional designation

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is proud to announce that Stefanie Arnold has earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credentials. Adding the CMP designation to her title helps to maintain the center’s position as a top-tier convention destination. Arnold joins eight OCC staff members who previously earned their CMP certifications.

Charlie White Guest Services Erin Jepson OCC staff

Oct. 17, 2016 | news releases

Charlie White joins the OCC as its new Guest Services Manager

The Oregon Convention Center is pleased to announce Charlie White as its new Guest Services Manager.

White comes to the OCC from Portland’5, where he served as Admissions Manager. Before that, White served two years as the Manager of Guest Services for the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. He has also worked for the Washington Nationals, where he managed their guest services team for games and events.

World Parkinson Congress WPC 2016 Erin Jepson

Sep. 15, 2016 | news releases

Portland and OCC prepare for the 2016 World Parkinson Congress

From September 20 to 23, the 4th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2016) will be held at the Oregon Convention Center. The congresses provide an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson’s disease. More than 4,000 participants from around the world will be coming to Portland to attend WPC 2016, presenting a unique set of logistical and service challenges for both the convention center and the city at large.

Marie McLean OCC staff CMP certification

Aug. 16, 2016 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center event manager Marie McLean earns Certified Meeting Professional designation

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is proud to announce that Marie McLean has earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credentials.

Hyatt Regency Mortenson Development convention center hotel Metro Tom Hughes

Jul. 21, 2016 | news releases

Hyatt, partners eager to see convention center hotel move forward

It's a good time to be in the hotel business in greater Portland.

For the fifth-consecutive year, Portland's travel industry has had double-digit growth. Downtown Portland hotels have collectively doubled their revenue since 2011.

222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United Methodist Church IAAF World Indoor Track and Field Championships

Jul. 06, 2016 | news releases

Team OCC tackles four gigantic events

Last week the Oregon Convention Center wrapped up its fourth huge event of 2016 – the 222nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. The conference booked the entire building for 12 days, and more than 3,000 people from all over the country attended.

Metro MERC Elisa Dozono Visitor Venues

Jun. 15, 2016 | news releases

Elisa Dozono appointed to chair commission that oversees regional visitor venues

Metro’s Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission, or MERC, recently approved its new board of officers. The commission appointed Elisa J. Dozono, partner at the law firm of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, as chair. Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, community relations and corporate responsibility supervisor at Moda Health, will serve as vice chair. Deidra Krys-Rusoff, vice president at Ferguson-Wellman, will serve as secretary-treasurer.

Smart Meetings Best Convention Center LEED Matt Pizzuti sustainability Smart Stars Award

Jun. 03, 2016 | news releases

OCC wins Smart Meetings Best Convention Center Award for 4th year!

The Oregon Convention Center recently won Smart Meetings 2016 Smart Stars Award for Best Convention Center. Competing against other convention and exhibition facilities, as well as resort hotels, casinos and cruise lines, the OCC was selected by its industry peers for its continued leadership in sustainability practices and exceptional customer service.

This is the fourth consecutive year that the OCC has won the award.

Regional Arts and Culture Council Percent for Art Project public art Bilalian Odyssey

Feb. 24, 2016 | news releases

Mural paying tribute to black pioneers to soon gain prominence at OCC

Metro is home to a masterful artwork depicting the history of African Americans in the West. Currently located in the south wing of the Oregon Convention Center, Bilalian Odyssey is local artist Isaka Shamsud-Din’s vision of important but little-known figures from the African American community dating from 1805 to the late 1920s. The 8’ x 16’ mural is breathtaking.

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