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Aug. 18, 2020 | news releases

Oregon Convention Center renovation: a model for equity in public projects

—Heather Back, Metro visitor venues communications and policy

Oregon Convention Center Exterior Renovation MLK Entrance

OCC renovation Craig Stroud Scott Cruickshank Colas Construction Plaza

Nov. 20, 2019 | press

Portland’s Oregon Convention Center Completes Momentous $40 Million Renovation

Oregon Convention Center celebrates the completion of an ambitious remodel project — the venue’s first large-scale renovation in over 30 years

Metro Hyatt Regency Portland OCC renovation Scott Cruickshank Craig Stroud Economic Impact

Apr. 09, 2019 | news releases

Metro’s Visitor Venues: Economic driver and employer of thousands

Portland’s most prominent visitor venues, operated by Metro, contributed $773 million to greater Portland’s economy in 2018, according to a report by Crossroads Consulting. The report said the Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center, Oregon Zoo and Portland’5 Center for the Arts combined for 1,435 events, collectively which translated to $773 million in spending, 7,310 jobs and $27.7 million in tax revenue.

Hyatt Regency Portland Mortenson Development convention center hotel Metro Scott Cruickshank Heather Back

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.

Craig Stroud OCC staff Metro Scott Cruickshank

Aug. 16, 2017 | news releases

Craig Stroud appointed Oregon Convention Center executive director

Metro has announced that Craig Stroud will serve as the new executive director of the Oregon Convention Center (OCC), marking the end of an extensive search and community stakeholder evaluation process.

Education Foundation of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Scott Cruickshank Brandy Trotter OCC staff ORLA

May 08, 2017 | news releases

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.

Scott Cruickshank Martha Bennett Tom Hughes Metro Metro Council OCC staff

Feb. 16, 2017 | news releases

Scott Cruickshank named general manager of visitor venues for Metro

Scott Cruickshank is the new general manager of visitor venues for Metro, marking the end of a national search. He replaces Teri Dresler, who retired last year. Cruickshank, currently serving as interim general manager, will begin his new role immediately.

Annual Report Executive Director's Message Scott Cruickshank Economic Impact

Jan. 19, 2017 | message from the executive director

Bringing the World to Oregon: Oregon Convention Center FY 2015-16 Report.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, it was another year of pioneering firsts and notable milestones for the Oregon Convention Center. There are new solar panels on our roof and a world-class hotel in the works. We provided innovative solutions for convention organizers, even building an Olympic-class stadium within our walls. And we generated more revenue than ever, to the economic benefit of the entire region.

Bilalian Odyssey OCC public art Regional Arts and Culture Council Percent for Art Project Scott Cruickshank

Dec. 05, 2016 | news releases

OCC mural takes an odyssey to a higher-profile place

Bilalian Odyssey, the masterful artwork depicting the history of African Americans in the West, has been relocated to a more prominent location in the Oregon Convention Center. Once located in the south wing of the convention center, Cary Stacey of the Metro Chief Operating Office lead the effort with the support of Oregon Convention Center Executive Director Scott Cruickshank to move the 8’ x 16’ mural to a wall near the main southern entrance off of NE Hoyt Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.

LED lighting Energy Trust of Oregon energy efficiency Josh Lipscomb Scott Cruickshank

Sep. 20, 2016 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center replaces lighting fixtures with energy efficient LED technology

The Oregon Convention Center recently replaced all lighting fixtures in the building's Oregon Ballroom, Portland Ballroom and its entire loading dock area. Incandescent and fluorescent fixtures were all changed to a modern, energy efficient LED lighting technology.

The annual energy savings is estimated to be 1,144,076 kWh, with an annual cost savings of approximately $76,000, meaning the replacement project will pay for itself in less than three years.

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