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Mar. 21, 2017 | news releases

A statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on parking at the Hyatt Regency Portland

By Metro Council President Tom Hughes

It's no secret that greater Portland needs to work hard to create more family-wage jobs. Even though our economy is booming, too many Oregon families are being left behind.

We've done a great job in greater Portland working together to diversify our economy, and increase the amount of high-wage, skilled jobs in Oregon. One of my main goals as Metro Council President has been to set the stage for more middle-class job creation, as well, so our region's prosperity can be shared by all.

Scott Cruickshank Martha Bennett Tom Hughes Metro Metro Council OCC staff

Feb. 16, 2017 | news releases

Scott Cruickshank named general manager of visitor venues for Metro

Scott Cruickshank is the new general manager of visitor venues for Metro, marking the end of a national search. He replaces Teri Dresler, who retired last year. Cruickshank, currently serving as interim general manager, will begin his new role immediately.

Matt Pizzuti Shawn Corwin-Myland award CSPI OCC staff

Feb. 10, 2017 | news releases

OCC interim executive director Matt Pizzuti receives prestigious industry award

Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI) announces Matt Pizzuti, Interim Executive Director for the Oregon Convention Center, as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Shawn Corwin-Myland Award bestowed by the association. Matt joined CSPI (formerly ACME: The Association for Convention Marketing Executives) in 1998 and volunteered to assist with leadership in 2002. He was the President of ACME for two consecutive years and helped provide stability and solid footing to the organization.

Metro Charitable Giving campaign OCC staff

Jan. 23, 2017 | news releases

Metro Charitable Giving campaign exceeds goals!

Metro's annual employee Charitable Giving campaign surpassed both of its primary goals. It not only saw 51 percent participation from across Metro in online pledges, it also exceeded its goal of $101,000 by raising $124,008. Metro employees were able to give to the charity organizations of their choice through payroll giving or a one-time online donation.

Metro Metro Council Tom Hughes Matt Pizzuti Visitor Venues Economic Impact

Jan. 19, 2017 | news releases

Metro visitor venues contribute nearly $1 billion to greater Portland economy, up 50 percent since 2012

From Metro News

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

Dec. 05, 2016 | news releases

OCC mural takes an odyssey to a higher-profile place

Bilalian Odyssey, the masterful artwork depicting the history of African Americans in the West, has been relocated to a more prominent location in the Oregon Convention Center. Once located in the south wing of the convention center, Cary Stacey of the Metro Chief Operating Office lead the effort with the support of Oregon Convention Center Executive Director Scott Cruickshank to move the 8’ x 16’ mural to a wall near the main southern entrance off of NE Hoyt Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

OCC Client Event Bags OCC staff OCC Sales Team Lisa Grau

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.

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