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As hosts to the world, we deeply respect our guests and our community. We’re here to make sure everyone feels safe bringing their ideas, their passions and their hearts to the table. Because positive change can begin anytime, anyplace, with anyone. Like you. Right here. Right now.

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We live for the lights, the music, the food, the learning, the inspiration, and the togetherness. We live for positive change and transformative experiences that blaze a path toward endless possibilities. The awesome potential of every event keeps us on our toes and, sometimes, knee-deep in caffeine. But the magic of pulling it all off? Totally worth it.

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  1. A statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on parking at the Hyatt Regency Portland

    By Metro Council President Tom Hughes It's no secret that greater Portland needs to work hard to create more family-wage jobs. Even though our economy is booming, too many Oregon families are being left behind. We've done a great job in greater ...

  2. Save The (Earth) Date! Oregon Convention Center to host Twitter conversation as part of #CSRShareDay on April 21st!

    On Friday, April 21st- the day before Earth Day- Oregon Convention Center will participate in a worldwide Twitter conversation, organized by  Positive Impact Events, called #CSRShareDay. For a second year, OCC will be a prominent sponsor of the 24-hour ...

  3. Oregon Convention Center's tower lights will be going dark temporarily in order to replace them with a new energy-efficient, programmable LED lighting system

    On Tuesday, April 25th, the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) will begin replacing the existing fixtures that light its iconic towers with a significantly more energy-efficient lighting system. Soon new programmable, colored LED lights will add drama to the ...

  4. Oregon Convention Center highlighted in internationally accredited tourist industry training program

    Looking for stories of exemplary customer service in the tourism industry, the Education Foundation of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association reached out to Scott Cruickshank, then Executive Director of the Oregon Convention Center. In conjunction ...

  5. Oregon Convention Center plaza set for major renovation, updates

    Oregon Convention Center officials plan to renovate the center’s northeast plaza, at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Holladay Street, starting in 2018. The renovation project aims to give the grounds a fresh look by redesigning the plaza, ...

  6. Green Oregon Convention Center Attracts Tech and Science Shows

    Interview with Matt Pizzuti, Interim Executive Director – Oregon Convention Center From EventsInAmerica.com What is the history of the Oregon Convention Center? The Oregon Convention Center, which is located in downtown Portland, opened in September of ...

  7. Oregon Convention Center attains re-certification under program designed for green meetings and events

    In 2014, the Oregon Convention Center became the first convention center to attain Level 4 of the APEX/ASTM Green Meetings certification. This program, established by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) and verified by the independent iCompli ...

  8. Oregon Convention Center sustainability coordinator Ryan Harvey achieves LEED Green Associate credential

    Ryan Harvey, sustainability coordinator at the Oregon Convention Center, has attained the distinction of LEED Green Associate by demonstrating knowledge and understanding of green building practices and principles needed to support the LEED® Green ...

  9. Oregon Convention Center sales manager Monica Pea awarded the CGMP designation

    The Oregon Convention Center is delighted to announce that sales manager Monica Pea has recently earned the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation, the highest designation available that is specifically for government meeting ...

  10. Oregon Convention Center joins hundreds of Portland neighbors for the 34th Annual National Night Out

    Staff members of the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) joined hundreds of Portland residents and regional leaders, enjoying tasty treats, kid-friendly activities, free bike repairs, and engaging in community outreach during the National Night Out event on ...

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  • Apr. 04, 2025Oregon Convention Center Awards $150,000 in Space to Grow Sponsorships to Seven Local Organizations
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