Business Networking & Events

The Tigard Chamber also has a variety of events and programs that give Chamber Members an opportunity to network their business, advertise at a reasonable rate and, make a difference in the business community. Click the following link for our events directory page and listing Events Calendar

Good Morning Tigard(GMT)- WEEKLY, Thursdays 7:30 a.m., location varies: Hosted by a different Chamber member business each week, come enjoy a light breakfast, network, get to know the hosting business, participate in door prizes, hear what is going on in the chamber and more. Attendance runs between 60 to 90 business attendees and is a great way to explore the Tigard chamber and see how it feels. Check the events calendar at the above link for locations or call the chamber at 503-639-1656. Guests are encouraged to attend this event. FREE!

Lunch and Learns: TWICE MONTHLY, 1st & 3rd Wednesday noon-1:00 p.m. Twice a month the Tigard Chamber hosts an educational Lunch & Learn on a broad business topic. Lunch and Learns are open to all, and are held at the chamber in the Pearson Community Room. Pre-registration is requested so the room can be configured appropriately. Bring your own lunch (BYOL) and come join us. Check the events calendar for lunch and learn dates, topics and registration links.

Lunch Local: TWICE MONTHLY, 2nd & 4th Wednesday 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Twice a month Tigard Chamber members meet at a local Tigard restaurant for a no-host lunch. Come join us, EAT LOCAL and support your local economy and network. Check the events calendar for Lunch Local locations.

Tigard Chamber Tigard's 3rd Tuesday After Hours: MONTHLY, 3rd Tues of each month 5-6:30 p.m.: Unable to make an early morning networking opportunity? "After Hours" is for you. Monthly, a Chamber member hosts and provides a complimentary beverage and hors d'oeuvres. A good way to relax at the end of the day and meet people, make business connections with other Chamber member business owners, guest and employees. Check our events calendar for details on After Hours and call the Tigard Chamber if you would like to sponsor an "After Hours" event at 503-639-1656.

Tigard Chamber "SPEED NETWORKING" - HELD SEMI-ANNUALLY: Looking for a way to amp up your business connections quickly? "SPEED NETWORKING" is for you. Twice a year, the Tigard Chamber Ambassadors coordinates a Speed Networking event open to local area chamber members and non-members. Typically the attendance at this event ranges from 120-150 people. Expect to come away with a anywhere between 40-70 business contacts in a 90 minute fast paced venue. Nail that 60 second elevator pitch and plan to attend. The location of Speed Networking is the Embassy Suites - Washington Square. Speed Networking runs from 7-9 a.m. Check our event listing for the next Speed Networking Event. Pre-registration is required for all Speed Networking events. If you would like to get added to our Speed Networking electronic e-mail distribution list to ensure you get timely invitations to these events, please e-mail the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce at info@tigardchamber.org

Tigard Chamber Bowl-O-Rama - SPRING: Have some fun, get some exposure, and bowl at the Tigard Bowl. This annual springtime event is great fun, offers opportunities for advertising as well as building business relationships in a relaxed environment and raises funds for the Tigard Chamber. This years' event was Saturday, March 6th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shining Stars Awards Banquet - SPRING: This annual community awards banquet is held to honor excellence in volunteerism, business and education. Look for the banquet, and Silent Auction in the Spring of each year. It was an elegant evening event, held this year on Friday April 16th, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Washington Square, with Platinum Sponsor West Coast Bank. Awards were given for numerous volunteer categories, a business excellence category and 2 scholarships to high school students residing in Tigard.

Tigard Chamber "Emily Bohart" Golf Tournament - Friday September 16th, 2011, Langdon Farms Golf Club: This annual golf tournament is a golfers dream...named in honor of our retired Chamber employee Emily Bohart, for her outstanding work at the Tigard Chamber for thirty years. Shot gun start, scramble, catered lunch, free beverages, team awards, door prizes, hole contests, raffle prizes, fresh air, sunshine and tons of FUN! Click here for complete details,