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Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission

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Made up of seven business and civic leaders committed to the region's cultural and economic vitality, the Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission works to protect the public investment in Metro's visitor venues.

Meetings

The Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission holds regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month starting at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend any regular or special meeting of the commission, and public testimony is welcome at regular meetings. Go to the calendar

Meeting materials

The commission adopts policies and takes action by resolutions at its public meetings. The agenda lists proposed resolutions by title and other actions or information for consideration. The agenda and meeting packet are posted online on the Monday before a regular meeting. Minutes for regular meetings are posted after they are approved by the commission. View meeting materials

Appointment

Commissioners are appointed by the Metro Council upon recommendation from local area governments. The commission includes seven members representing the city of Portland (two), Metro (two), and one each for Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. The commissioners serve four-year terms. Meet the commissioners

Economic and fiscal impact reports

New analysis of the Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center, Portland Center for the Performing Arts and Oregon Zoo concludes that the public investment in these regional facilities generates a healthy return. Combined, in FY 2011, the venues generated $613 million in regional spending, sustained 6,040 local jobs and produced $19 million in state and local taxes. Individual venue reports and an executive summary are accessible below.

Download the reports

• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2011: Executive summary 277K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 24, 2012
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2011: Expo Center 245K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 24, 2012
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2011: Oregon Convention Center 257K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 24, 2012
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2011: Oregon Zoo 302K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 24, 2012
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2011: Portland Center for the Performing Arts 249K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published January 24, 2012
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2010: Executive summary 340K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published February 9, 2011
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2010: Expo Center 306K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published February 9, 2011
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2010: Oregon Convention Center 306K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published February 9, 2011
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2010: Oregon Zoo 301K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published February 9, 2011
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2010: Portland Center for the Performing Arts 329K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published February 9, 2011
• Metro venues economic and fiscal impact report, FY 2008-09 666K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published December 1, 2009