Portland as viewed from Pittock Mansion As an internationally-focused event planning company, EJP Events has extensive knowledge about destinations worldwide. But we have even deeper expertise in our hometown: Portland, Oregon. This Pacific Northwestern metropolis, located about 70 miles/115 km from the Pacific Ocean and 180 miles/300 km south of Seattle, offers abundant natural beauty, decent weather year-round (if you don't mind a little rain), and exceptional venues for corporate events, conferences, and meetings. Here's your primer on what The Rose City has to offer. Top Portland Event Venues: Hotels & Meeting Spaces…

Event space at University of California, Berkeley When sourcing a venue for a conference, seminar, or corporate meeting, the event spaces available at colleges and universities are often overlooked. That’s a missed opportunity—because many higher education institutions offer affordable, well-equipped, and professional meeting spaces perfect for hosting successful events. The Hidden Value of University Event Venues University campuses typically feature: State-of-the-art conference facilities Lecture halls with AV capabilities Ample breakout rooms and green spaces On-site catering Tech support Convenient locations, often near city centers Many things to do inside and around the campus…

San Francisco Pride is dealing with the potential loss of $300,000 in corporate sponsorships for its hugely popular annual parade.