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pacificwild Chef Allan Wambaa awards catering
Nov. 21, 2019 | pacificwild news

Chef Allan Wambaa & Aramark teammates take the ACE Copper Pot in the Sports & Entertainment category of Aramark's inaugural Culinary Excellence (ACE) Competition

After an 11-month journey, fifteen chefs out of more than 100 from Business Dining, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Leisure and Education (Higher Ed and K-12) categories competed in five teams of three in the Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) Competition National Finals at its global headquarters in Philadelphia November 20, 2019.

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awards Best Convention Center Cindy Wallace
Nov. 01, 2019 | news releases

Northwest Meetings + Events Chooses Oregon Convention Center as Oregon’s Best Convention and Conference Venue

The votes are in! We are proud to announce that the readers of Northwest Meetings + Events have chosen Oregon Convention Center as Oregon’s Best Convention and Conference Venue. This award is especially exciting to us because it was based on reader feedback, and we are thrilled to make the Oregon list along with other esteemed local vendors in the event space.

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awards certification convention center hotel solar array LED lighting 2017
Dec. 19, 2017 | news releases

2017 marks another year of success for the Oregon Convention Center

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, 2017 was yet another year of notable milestones and achievements for the Oregon Convention Center. Here's a quick review of some of the highlights.

Upgraded parking garage lighting and ticketing system

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.

sustainability LEED awards Travel Portland
May 09, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center wins sustainability award

The Oregon Convention Center received the 2014 Green Award at Travel Portland’s 35th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration.

OCC staff pacificwild awards
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 20—Mar 252023 TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo
  • Mar 21—Mar 21INTERFACE 2023
  • Mar 25—Mar 29Mass Timber Conference 2023
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  • May. 19, 2021Oregon Convention Center proudly supports All4Oregon’s 500,000 vaccination milestone
  • Apr. 28, 2021Oregon’s Largest Vaccination Site is a Logistical Masterpiece. We Take You Inside.
  • Feb. 11, 2021Oregon Convention Center to Serve as Regional Severe Weather Shelter
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