Successful Meetings - November 2008 - (Page 17) News & Analysis Among other initiatives, green public facility and I am the center purchased extremely proud of this accom40 percent renewable plishment.” wind power USGBC’s LEED-EB Silver rating is bestowed on existing buildings that receive sustainability upgrades in the areas of operation, maintenance, and capital improvements. The Oregon Convention Center partnered with Portlandbased Green Building Systems in order to make improvements that would earn it enough points for Silver certification, which requires making air quality and building improvements, as well as having energy-efficient systems, recycling programs and facilities, eco-conscious exterior maintenance proAmong other specific improvements grams, and environmentally friendly that helped it achieve LEED’s Silver ratcleaning and maintenance procedures. ing, the Oregon Convention Center installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, made adjustments to its HVAC systems, and purchased 40 percent renewable wind power. “Achieving a LEED-EB Silver rating makes good business sense for the Oregon Convention Center,” said David Woolson, CEO of Oregon’s Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission (MERC), which operates the convention center. “As the steward of the Pacific Northwest’s largest convention facility, we take pride in our environmental leadership and hope our actions will motivate other public and private facilities to do the same.” —Matt Alderton The trademark HYATT and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. ©2008 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved. THE BLUEPRINT FOR INSPIRATION…THE NEW HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE. $185 MILLION EXPANSION. 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF MEETING SPACE. 733 GUESTROOMS. Introducing the new standard for urban adventure in the Pacific Northwest. In Summer 2009, this stunning expansion will add a second tower housing state-of-the-art meeting space featuring an 18,000-square-foot ballroom and a 14,000-square-foot exhibition hall. Located minutes from Seattle, Hyatt Regency Bellevue resides within The Bellevue Collection – a vibrant fusion of premier shopping, dining and nightlife that offers the perfect balance of business and pleasure. Feel the Hyatt Touch®. For more information, contact your Hyatt Sales Representative, call 800 872 3600 or visit bellevue.hyatt.com. http://bellevue.hyatt.com http://bellevue.hyatt.com
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