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Aug. 22, 2018 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center event manager Tim Libra earns CMP credential

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is proud to announce that event manager Tim Libra has earned his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential, becoming the tenth OCC staff member to obtain the esteemed industry designation.

Launched by the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 1985 to enhance the knowledge and performance of meeting professionals and advance uniform standards of practice, achieving the CMP certification requires years of professional experience, education and mastery of a rigorous exam.

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Aug. 07, 2018 | news releases

Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center creates tipping point for 26 conventions to choose Portland

From Metro News

The organizers of 26 conventions have chosen Portland after construction began on the Hyatt Regency Portland hotel, validating projections from hotel boosters about the project’s impact on the local economy.

Before construction, hotel backers said as many as 10 new mid-sized conventions each year would choose Portland because of the addition of a 600-room hotel across the street from the convention center. The hotel is slated to open in early 2020.

Lisa Chan MPI Oregon Supplier of the Year Award Silver Platter Award

Jul. 27, 2018 | news releases

OCC sales manager Lisa Chan named MPI Oregon Chapter Supplier of the Year

The Oregon Convention Center is proud to announce that sales manager Lisa Chan has been named 2017-2018 Supplier of the Year by the Oregon Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Jun. 26, 2018 | press

‘Lloyd District’ Neighborhood Becomes ‘Lloyd’

Dropping “District” Reflects Dynamic Neighborhood Changes

From Go Lloyd

The Lloyd community is excited to announce the renaming and rebranding of its neighborhood from the “Lloyd District” to “Lloyd.” The new, more modern naming approach is both a reflection of a neighborhood undergoing tremendous growth, while maintaining an appreciation of the area’s rich history.

Benson Polytechnic High School Mortenson Construction Hyatt Regency Portland convention center hotel

Jun. 14, 2018 | news releases

Benson Polytechnic High School gets a virtual, and up-close, look at future Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center

Teenagers across the country see plenty of virtual reality. From video games to iPhone Snapchat filters, it’s easy to find ways the virtual world interacts with the real world.

For 18 lucky Benson Polytechnic High School students, the world of virtual reality had some serious real-world implications last month, as they saw how 3D modeling, computer-aided design and other technologies have helped the builders of the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.

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May 26, 2018 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center art installation sounds the significance of three sister city relationships

One of the most striking pieces of the Oregon Convention Center’s public art collection will be reinvigorated soon, as the 28-year-old “Bell Circles II” art piece will be updated to span the footprint of the entire convention center.

The Robert Coburn installation, which memorializes the relationship between Portland and three of its Asian sister cities, will greet visitors from the north as well as south once the Japanese bell is located at the southeast corner of the center, near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. and Lloyd boulevards.

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May 17, 2018 | news releases

Metro Council president honored for making convention hotel a reality

From Metro News

Metro Council President Tom Hughes was recognized last week by Travel Portland for using his "political skill and determination" to bring the city its first full-service convention hotel.

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May 16, 2018 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center renovation to increase national competitiveness, further driving regional economy

Last fiscal year, the center generated more than $626 million in total spending

A $27 million renovation of the Oregon Convention Center is set to begin, as Portland prepares for the late 2019 opening of the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.

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May 16, 2018 | sustainability news

The path to sustainability is paved with great partnerships

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is well on its way to becoming the most sustainable event venue in the nation. In 2004, we became the first convention center in the world to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, as an existing building, from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

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May 07, 2018 | news releases

My View: Metro's regional venues attract visitors, produce millions in tax revenue

By Heather Back, Metro

"The Oregon Convention Center produces robust economic benefits with $626 million of total spending generated last year. Sustainability is part of the convention center's operational fabric. Last year, 9,800 goods were given to reuse organizations and more than 40,660 pounds of food donated to local nonprofits that address food scarcity.

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