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A.	Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, Oregon	The largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, the OCC is a leader in sustainable practices. In September 2008, the Oregon Convention Center was re-certified with the LEED-EB Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first convention center in the nation to achieve re-certification at a higher rating. The OCC has 50 meetings rooms and 225,000 square feet of exhibit space. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
B.	Doubletree Hotel Portland 1000 NE Multnomah St Portland, Oregon	The first hotel in Oregon to achieve a Green Seal GS-33 Lodging Sustainability Certification, the Doubletree also received an Energy Leadership Award for their commitment to energy efficiency. Each year, Doubletree saves 501,952 kilowatt hours of electricity and 2,804 therms of natural gas, and purchases 25% of their electricity through the Blue Sky renewable energy program. It has 476 guest rooms and more than 48,000 square feet of conference/meeting and restaurant space. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
C.	Hilton Portland & Executive Tower 921 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, Oregon	Located in the heart of Portland's city center financial and entertainment districts, the Hilton offers 782 guestrooms in two separate buildings. The hotel is a Green Seal GS-33 Lodging Property that reduces impact, improves sustainability, replaces toxic products with eco-friendly products and saves energy. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
D.	Marriott Downtown Waterfront 1401 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, Oregon	With 503 newly renovated rooms (April 2007) and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, the Marriott is also recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency with the Energy Star label for its water and energy conservation practices. It is the latest Portland hotel to receive the Green Seal certification. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
E.	Portland Center Stage 128 NW 11th Ave Portland, Oregon	Portland Center Stage, one of the city’s major theatrical companies, makes its home in the Gerding Theater at the Armory. Following the 2006 renovation, this 1891 building became the first National Historic Landmark to receive a LEED Platinum-level certification. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
F.	Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave Portland, Oregon	Originally constructed as a warehouse in 1895, it is the first gold-level LEED-certified building in Oregon and the first gold-level LEED-certified historic restoration in the nation, incorporating environmentally-innovative materials and techniques. More than 98% of the construction waste has been recycled or reclaimed. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
G.	Marriott City Center 520 SW Broadway Ave Portland, Oregon	The Marriott City Center is a Green Seal certified property. Located in the heart of the ”Rose City,” the Marriott Portland City Center is the premier choice of downtown Portland hotels, allowing business and leisure travelers to tap into the city’s most vibrant and beautiful urban rhythms. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
H.	Hotel Monaco 506 SW Washington St Portland, Oregon	The Hotel Monaco recently received Green Seal certification. Step through the doors of the Hotel Monaco Portland and be welcomed into a world of unique luxury right in downtown Portland. Modern appointments and four-star hotel level of amenities await you in any one of the stylish 221 guestrooms. Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.