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Mar. 19, 2019 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center staff invests in creating safe and welcoming spaces

When we talk about creating safe and welcoming spaces in our communities, local businesses and organizations need to follow through and do the real work it takes. Having adequate policies and procedures, combined with regular diversity, equity and inclusion training are key to advancing these goals.

pacificwild catering Chef Allan Wambaa Dave Woodman Ryan Garalde

Mar. 11, 2019 | pacificwild news

Oregon Convention Center and pacificwild Catering welcome Chef de Cuisine Ryan Garalde to the culinary team

Born and raised in the Philippines, Chef de Cuisine Ryan Garalde and his family moved to Portland in 2018. In the short time since then, he has served as the Executive Sous Chef at The Hoxton Hotel and the Chef de Cuisine at Bamboo Sushi, a member of the Sustainable Restaurant Group.

“I am delighted to welcome Ryan to the pacificwild team at the Oregon Convention Center as our new Chef de Cuisine,” says Executive Chef Allan Wambaa. “He will work with our talented staff to create wonderful, tasty dishes for our customers to enjoy!”

LEED U.S. Green Building Council Metro Craig Stroud Matthew Uchtman Ryan Harvey sustainability

Mar. 08, 2019 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center achieves LEED Platinum recertification

The Oregon Convention Center has been recertified as a LEED® Platinum building by the U.S. Green Building Council — the highest of the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards and an internationally recognized benchmark for sustainable building practices. OCC is one of only two convention centers in the United States to hold that distinction and continues a Portland tradition of achieving the highest levels of sustainable practice.

Cindy Wallace Portland Business Journal Craig Stroud

Mar. 05, 2019 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center Director of Sales and Marketing recognized as regional influencer by Portland Business Journal

Congratulations to the Oregon Convention Center’s Cindy Wallace on her recent recognition as a woman of influence by The Portland Business Journal (PBJ).

For the past 16 years PJB editorial staffers recognize and celebrate women across the region who are making an impact, cultivating change and bringing the community together. A nominee is considered an established business leader with a strong record of innovation in her field, outstanding performance in her business and/or a clear track record of meaningful community involvement.

Daily Journal of Commerce convention center hotel OCC renovation Hyatt Regency Portland Colas Construction Metro

Feb. 27, 2019 | press

Oregon Convention Center project proceeding

By Sam Tenney, DJC Oregon

A major project to upgrade the Oregon Convention Center is under way and on pace for completion at the end of this year to coincide with the opening of the 600-room Hyatt Regency hotel one block to the north.

The $39 million renovation will modernize public areas of the 30-year-old structure, providing an enhanced guest experience while establishing better connections to entries and improving wayfinding for hotel guests and transit users disembarking from the adjacent MAX platform.

KGW-TV OCC renovation sustainability Craig Stroud Metro

Feb. 27, 2019 | press

Oregon Convention Center recycling 110 tons of old carpet

By Keely Chalmers, KGW-TV Environmental Reporter/Meteorologist

The old dated carpet being torn out of the convention center as part of a $39 million renovation project

Move over PDX carpet. There's another carpet in town that is creating quite a buzz.

It's the old dated carpet being torn out of the Oregon Convention Center as part of a $39 million renovation project.

But you won't be able to purchase a piece of it or find it made into furniture. It is, however, being used for a good cause.

OCC renovation Hyatt Regency Portland Craig Stroud Portland Business Tribune

Feb. 15, 2019 | press

Renovation connects convention center with nature

By Stephanie Basalyga, Portland Business Tribune

Oregon Convention Center $39 million project focuses on updated looks inside and out

While construction of a new 600-room Hyatt Regency Portland hotel may be grabbing the most attention in the city's Lloyd district, another project is quietly taking place nearby.

Portland Winter Light Festival tower lights GO Production Services

Feb. 07, 2019 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center to add some color to this year's Portland Winter Light Festival

Now in its fourth year, the annual Portland Winter Light Festival is a citywide event showcasing illuminated art installations, vibrant performances, and stunning kinetic fire sculptures throughout our city.

Over 100 artists, performers and locations will take part, including the Oregon Convention Center. The OCC is a Dazzling Sponsor of the festival and will display a dynamic and colorful light show from 6 to 11 p.m., February 7th through 9th!

Hyatt Regency Portland Mortenson Construction convention center hotel Daily Journal of Commerce

Jan. 17, 2019 | press

Hotel construction approaching homestretch

By Josh Kulla, Daily Journal of Commerce

The construction site has become a seeming fixture, but crews are clearly making progress on the massive Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.

The hotel will be 14 stories and hold 440,000 square feet. Inside, there will be 600 rooms, a pair of ballrooms and meeting space. Metro is spearheading the project to serve its convention center across Northeast Holladay Street.

pacificwild Becky Holmes Catering and Retail Foods

Jan. 11, 2019 | pacificwild news

Oregon Convention Center and pacificwild Catering are pleased to introduce pastry chef Becky Holmes

Born in Swansea, Wales and raised in Dunchurch, England, Chef Becky Holmes began baking with her grandmother before she could even reach the kitchen counter. She would help pick rhubarb and gooseberries from the garden, and was sent to collect eggs from the chicken coop each morning, before dragging over a dining room chair to help make a crumble, scones, or tea cakes.