Business View Magazine May 2023

135 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 5 having a great time, and supporting our local businesses.. And everybody’s on board with that.” Bringing a client’s vision to reality is one of the overarching goals of the OCC, and Stroud says that this approach reflects the overall spirit of the city of Portland. He remarks, “We really step back out of ourselves and listen to our clients and their vision and what they’re trying to achieve, and then take all these amazing resources that our center and our staff offer and make that a reality for them. The true ethos of Portland is entrepreneurial. It’s adventurous, it’s a love of nature, place, and shared memories.” A love of nature and the arts is evident within the venue, where a $2.5 million investment has been made into public art, and nature is reflected throughout. “We’re situated with a view of the Cascade Mountain Range. We wanted people to know when they’re in the center, that they are in the Oregon Convention Center,” he asserts. “People are curious about Portland; they’ve heard OREGON CONVENT ION CENTER Imagine what if? What if your space supported your culture, improved your productivity, and enhanced your work? We’ll help you find the best solution possible. pacificwro.com