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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Judge rules in Metro’s favor on validation ruling

Council unanimously approves Hyatt agreements, authorizes bond sales

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

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

Important updates from the Oregon Convention Center

Oregon Convention Center achieves LEED Platinum certification

Scott Cruickshank appointed Oregon Convention Center executive director

‘One Year Out’ media event showcases 2016 World Indoors

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