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Aug. 15, 2019 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center visitors can use “pedal power” to charge their mobile devices

Visitors to the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) can now get in some exercise while also charging their phones and tablets, thanks to an innovative pedal charging station that is on loan to us from local eco-fitness company The Green Microgym.

UNSDG Positive Impact Events sustainability

Jul. 31, 2019 | press

Have your say as the events industry heads to the UN Sustainability Summit

From Exhibition World

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month – 'Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals' – ahead of the UN Sustainable Development Summit on 25-27 September in New York.

IAVM IAVM Board of Directors Erin Jepson Craig Stroud

Jul. 26, 2019 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center’s Erin Jepson appointed to IAVM Board of Directors

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is pleased to announce that Erin Jepson, OCC’s Director of Events and Guest Services, has been selected as the next Convention Center Sector Director for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Board of Directors.

APEX/ASTM sustainability Craig Stroud Matthew Uchtman Ryan Harvey

Jul. 12, 2019 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center recertifies at the highest level of the APEX/ASTM green meetings certification

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) has been recertified at Level 4 of the APEX/ASTM green meetings certification. This is the second time OCC has successfully recertified at the highest level of APEX/ASTM certification since it became the first convention center to receive it in 2014.

pacificwild Coopers Hall Winery Lindsay Pearson Cindy Wallace sustainability

Jun. 26, 2019 | pacificwild news

Pacificwild Catering now serving local, sustainable keg wines at the Oregon Convention Center

Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is delighted to announce that our food and beverage partner pacificwild Catering is now serving Coopers Hall keg wines – the same exceptional, sustainably produced Northwest wines served at their local Portland taproom.

Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto Craig Stroud

Jun. 12, 2019 | news releases

Celebrating the Portland Sapporo Sister City Association’s 60 years of prosperity and peace

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Sapporo, Japan, Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto continued their committment to the Portland Sapporo Sister City relationship by rededicating the Japanese bell gifted by business leaders in Sapporo to Portland as a 30th anniversary gift.

Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto Craig Stroud

Jun. 10, 2019 | community stories

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto Rededicate Sapporo Bell at the Oregon Convention Center

Celebrating the Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association’s 60 years of prosperity and peace

Mayor Wheeler from the City of Portland and Mayor Akimoto from Sapporo, Japan solidified their continued commitment to the Portland-Sapporo Sister City relationship by rededicating the Japanese bell gifted by business leaders in Sapporo to Portland as a 30th Anniversary gift at the Oregon Convention Center.

Smart Stars Award sustainability Craig Stroud

Jun. 06, 2019 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center named a 2019 Smart Stars Award winner

The Smart Stars Awards have risen to become a notable industry benchmark and celebrated planning resource for meeting professionals worldwide. Each year, meeting planners vote for their favorite properties, venues and destinations in 35 distinguished categories, all critical to the success of their meetings and events.

Oregon Convention Center earned a 2019 Smart Stars Award in the Best Eco/Green category. This is the eighth consecutive Smart Stars Award that the OCC has won.

Olivia Lofstedt Erin Jepson IAVM

Jun. 04, 2019 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center’s Olivia Lofstedt gains industry-wide recognition

Olivia Lofstedt, Event Manager at the Oregon Convention Center (OCC), has been recognized by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) in its prestigious 30|UNDER|30 Class of 2019. Each year, IAVM selects the best and brightest emerging leaders in venue management to join the 30|UNDER|30 program, and to work together over the next year to accelerate the venue industry.

Chef Allan Wambaa United Fresh Produce Association Dave Woodman pacificwild Craig Stroud

May 13, 2019 | pacificwild news

Executive Chef Allan Wambaa wins 2019 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award

Chef Allan Wambaa, who leads the pacificwild culinary team at the Oregon Convention Center (OCC), is being honored by the United Fresh Produce Association with a 2019 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award.

The UFPA awards program pays special tribute to chefs and their companies “for excellence in their use of fresh produce in the culinary arts” and their “creativity in highlighting fresh produce on their menus, introducing diners to new flavors, and presenting creative ways to enjoy fresh produce."