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Mural on McDonald Theater by Ben Schorzman

Paint the Town

By Philis McLennan on Jan. 21, 2020

It’s said that one discovers the heartbeat of a community through its culture and public art. The…

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Holiday Oregon Gifts

Shopping the Tax Free Way

By Juanita Metzler, CMP on Mar. 29, 2018

Shopping. This word just speaks of excitement and adventure when I hear it. In the Eugene, Cascades…

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Lillis Business Complex University of Oregon by Colin Morton

Intellectual Capital Drives Meeting Success

By Rebecca Adelman on Mar. 08, 2017

Learn how utilizing a destination's intellectual capital and local assets can set your next meeting…

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Local organizations teamed up to bring better connectivity to greater Eugene. From left to right: Anne Fifield, Economic Development Planner, City of Eugene; Matt Sayre, Director, TAO; John Simpson, Chair, Lane Council of Governments; Brenda Wilson

How Eugene Brought World Class Internet Speeds to Town

By Guest Blogger on Feb. 16, 2017

By Matt Sayre - Director, Technology Association of Oregon *update: This $3 million fiber network…

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Pizza at Agrarian Ales Hop Harvest by Katie McGuigan

Tasty Tidbits

By Juanita Metzler, CMP on Dec. 07, 2016

Whenever I travel I always ask the locals and the hotel concierge the same few questions: “Before I…

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Where is Your Smile?

By Juanita Metzler, CMP on Dec. 26, 2014

Nothing makes Juanita smile more than being at a University of Oregon Duck's football game How…

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Giving Back is Getting Back: Volunteering and The Meetings Industry

By Janis Ross on Jan. 29, 2014

I'll admit it. I have an obsession. Every time the opportunity arises, I tell myself, "Just say…

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Playing with a Purpose

By Juanita Metzler, CMP on Sep. 03, 2013

Have you ever thought about what happens to leftover shampoo, soaps, and other toiletries after your…

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