Dear CRS Attendee:

On behalf of the citizens of Portland, Oregon, we are honored the Controlled Release Society has selected Portland as the host city for your 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition.  We're proud of Portland's state-of-the-art convention and meeting facilities, and extend our welcome to you with confidence that the Controlled Release Society will enjoy a successful meeting here. 

As a small example, the following scientific and medical meetings exceeded attendance records when they met in Portland:

American Society of Ichthyologist & Herpetologists
Health Physics Society
Federation of Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy Societies
International Cryogenic Materials Conference
Microscopy Society of America

Portland International Airport welcomes eleven non-stop international flights and 45 domestic nonstop flights daily.  Further, Portland’s close proximity to the Pacific Rim provides easy access.

Portland's free-rail zone will provide CRS delegates with quick and free transportation around the city as well as from the Hilton Portland to the Oregon Convention Center.

See What the World is Saying About Portland.....

Oregon's beauty and diversity is world-renown.  Breathtaking countryside surrounds a city noted for its architecture, historical sites, cultural activities, sustainability principles, exceptional cuisine and friendly livability.  Portland’s many wonderful attributes continue to garner attention from a wide variety of media outlets…most recently

"La Ville La Plus Cool Du Monde!" - French Glamour
No. 25 "World's Most Livable Cities" (one of only two U.S. cities listed) – Monocle London
One of the World's Top Travel Destinations — Frommer's
"Portland is thoroughly modern and urbane in its outlook, having quietly become one of the US’ most desirable places to visit and live.” – The Independent London
"Great local products, intrepid young foodies and low prices make Portland, Oregon, one of the hottest epicurean scenes in the U.S."
– Fashion Toronto

Portland offers something for everyone with your headquarter hotel standing in the heart of it all……symphony orchestra, ballet and opera companies, numerous live theatre outlets, NBA professional basketball, vibrant downtown shopping area, museums, art galleries, award-winning restaurants, micro-breweries and breathtaking vistas from most every vantage point in the city.

Portland's attractions extend well beyond the city limits.  Mount Hood, home of world-class, year-around skiing and the historic Timberline Lodge is an hour away as is the magnificent Columbia River Gorge. Oregon’s wine country, famous for its Pinot Noir wines, is a short drive from downtown Portland.  And, the rugged beauty of the Oregon coast will amaze and enchant you just ninety minutes from the city.

We are certain you and your colleagues will enjoy Portland as the site of your 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition and are looking forward to partnering with CRS in providing a successful meeting experience both personally and professionally. 

Warmest regards,

Jeff Miller President & CEO		Michael Smith Vice President of Sales