Willamette University Inaugurates Dr. Stephen E. Thorsett
There was much excitement in our community earlier this month when Willamette University inaugurated new president, Dr. Stephen E. Thorsett. Students, faculty, representatives of Oregon’s Native American tribes, state and local government, other higher education institutions and various Willamette constituencies filled Smith Auditorium for the ceremony to welcome the university’s 25th president in its 170 year history. Thorsett succeeds M. Lee Pelton, who has served as president of Willamette University since July 1998. Thorsett, son...
read moreSalem Art Association Presents 13th Annual Clay Ball February 25, 2012
Are you “Mad” for art? If the answer is yes, this is an event for you. The Salem Art Association will present their 13th Annual Clay Ball at The Salem Conference Center February 25, 2012 from 5–10 pm. This event is a dazzling evening of art, wine, food and music to benefit the Salem Art Association’s programs. This year’s theme is Mad About Art, inspired by the hit TV show Mad Men on AMC. Guests are asked to come dressed to impress in early 1960’s attire. Clay Ball is SAA’s second largest fundraiser and has...
read moreSalem Conference Center Featured on Cover of Northwest Meetings + Events!
If you are in the event planning industry in this part of the country, chances are you read Northwest Meetings + Events. This is the premier magazine for meetings and events professionals working in the Northwest and published four times a year. You can imagine our delight when the editors decided to feature The Salem Conference Center on the cover of the Winter 2012 edition! Northwest Meetings + Events is circulated to approximately 10,000 planners, suppliers and related professionals in the Northwest and includes information on a range of...
read moreOregon Bride Magazine Best of 2012
If you are engaged and living in Oregon, chances are you are familiar with Oregon Bridge Magazine. This elegent wedding resource is designed to make wedding planning easier for local brides by providing inspiration, planning tips, bridal events, wedding vendors, news, tips, stories, trends and advice. The publication comes out each July and January and their Website is updated daily. Each year, Oregon Bride Magazine puts the call out to newlyweds and brides-to-be and wedding pros to nominate the best Oregon wedding vendors and venues. The...
read moreSCC Event Spotlight: 2012 Mid-Willamette Valley Women’s Show
The 2012 Mid-Willamette Valley Women’s Show, an annual event designed to bring awareness to domestic violence issues, will be held at The Salem Conference Center February 4- 5, 2012. The event will feature fashion shows and exhibits from vendors related to women’s health, beauty, fitness, fashion, food & lifestyle. There will be representatives from the Salem Women’s Crisis Center, Victims Assistance & Liberty House to help answer questions and provide information about domestic violence. To learn more about this important...
read moreCalling All Brides: Don’t Miss the Oregon Wedding Showcase this Weekend
Where could someone planning a wedding find hundreds of potential wedding vendors from all over the state under one roof? The Oregon Wedding Showcase bridal show at the Oregon State Fairground on January 28 & 29, 2012! If you are planning a wedding in Oregon, this is the place to be. Regardless of your location, you will be able to interview multiple wedding photographers, bridal salons, florists, catering businesses, DJ’s, etc. all in ONE day! Oregon Wedding Showcase has been producing Salem and Eugene’s largest bridal shows...
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