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Jul. 29, 2015 | news releases

Statement from Metro President Tom Hughes on Oregon Court of Appeals decision

Metro’s efforts to create new jobs in support of Oregon’s bustling tourism economy by developing a high quality convention center hotel moved closer to completion today.

solar energy sustainability solar array

Jul. 08, 2015 | news releases

Ambitious rooftop solar array planned for the Oregon Convention Center

This summer, the OCC will install what is anticipated to be one of the largest solar arrays on a convention center in the U.S. More than 6,500 rooftop solar panels are expected to produce 25 percent of the facility’s electricity. Construction of the two megawatt project is scheduled to begin in August and the system is estimated to be in service this fall.

sustainability OCC staff Executive Director's Message

Jun. 26, 2015 | message from the executive director

A year of achievement for the Oregon Convention Center

It has been a uniquely historic year of achievement for the Oregon Convention Center. Not only has our longstanding goal to advance the development of a convention center hotel cleared every hurdle put before it, but we’ve succeeded in our mission to always be one of the greenest event venues in the nation.

sustainability waste diversion recycling

Jun. 19, 2015 | sustainability news

New waste diversion policy aimed at decreasing use of non-recyclable material at Oregon Convention Center

Beginning January 1, 2016, clients who book event space for conventions and meetings at the Oregon Convention Center – as well as the exhibitors who subcontract space during those events - will be subject to a new waste diversion deposit at contract signing. The potential for receiving a full refund is high however, if show managers comply with the facility’s policy that prohibits the use of non-recyclable materials.

sustainability waste reduction

Jun. 02, 2015 | sustainability news

Convention center takes steps to cut waste, improve sustainability

The Oregon Convention Center has a reputation for being one of the most eco-friendly convention centers in the U.S. – and it has the LEED Platinum certification to back that reputation. Now, the OCC is taking steps to run even more sustainable conventions and send less waste to the landfill after each event held in the center.

OCC staff awards certification

May 21, 2015 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center and staff receive industry accolades

The facility won the Smart Meetings Gold Award and key managers earned Certified Meeting Professional designations.

Metro Council convention center hotel

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.

sustainability LEED

Dec. 03, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center in negotiations for rooftop solar panels

The roof may soon be host to 160,000 square feet of solar panels in what director Scott Cruickshank calls the next big project in the center’s sustainability work.

convention center hotel

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.

convention center hotel Metro Council

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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