Welcome to this month’s edition of What’s Up, Tigard?, your regular rundown of how the Tigard Chamber has been championing local business and community vitality. From energizing networking events to behind-the-scenes advocacy at City Hall and beyond, we’ve packed a lot into the past few days and we’re excited to share the highlights with you. Grab your favorite drink and settle in for a quick read, and see how the Tigard Chamber has been working for you and the broader Tigard community.
There’s something about fall that invites us to slow down, take stock, and prepare for a new season ahead. As the leaves turn and the year enters its final stretch, it’s the perfect time for businesses to reflect, refocus, and build momentum for a strong finish to the year.
September offered up a fun lineup of weekly Good Morning Tigard (GMT) networking events, giving local business professionals the opportunity to see firsthand how collaboration can bring people, ideas, and businesses together to create something truly special. Easterseals Oregon and WorkSource Oregon teamed up for a great morning event as well as Left Mind Media and All Phase Restoration. Heritage Bank opened its doors to the GMT crowd, sharing how they partner with customers to turn dreams into reality and help strengthen the communities we all call home. A special congratulations goes out to Oregon Music Academy who celebrated their 25th Anniversary at their GMT this month, along with a ribbon cutting to mark the occasion!
Speaking of ribbon cuttings, we celebrated two additional Ribbon Cuttings in September, and both happened to fall on the same day! First up was Dentique Dental Studio‘s First Anniversary Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by the Tigard Carts on Broadway Grand Opening. This local food cart pod brings together a diverse lineup of food trucks and mobile kitchens, offering everything from global street food to Pacific Northwest favorites.
The Tigard Young Professionals swapped local taps for local coffee at the Coffee Chat & Connect event hosted at Symposium Coffee. This casual morning gathering brought young professionals together to make connections, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships within the community.
Our two new Affinity Groups – Health & Wellness and All Things Home – both continue to gain momentum each month. With new members joining the conversations and Chamber businesses generously hosting meetings, these groups have become valuable spaces to connect with peers, share industry insights, and build meaningful professional relationships. If your business aligns with either group, we encourage you to join us for one of our October meetings.
The 2026 State of Business event at Broadway Rose Theatre was a HUGE success! Thank you to our generous sponsors and incredible speakers for their support. This year’s theme was Building Tigard’s Next Chapter: Turning Vision into Action. Attendees enjoyed multiple presentations and conversations with local leaders, community partners and business and civic professionals designed to highlight how we can turn shared vision into meaningful action and build a vibrant, resilient and inclusive future for Tigard. Stay tuned for a dedicated blog post that will expand on the highlights of this event.
Don’t miss out on the fun this season! Below are Save the Dates for some of our annual Signature Events:
The Tigard Farmers Market continues to operate each Sunday in Universal Plaza in Downtown Tigard from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Fall is in the air at the market – sip a warm coffee, fill your bag with seasonal produce, and explore the unique finds from our incredible local vendors. The last market of the 2026 season will be on October 25th, complete with Trick-or-Treating for the kids and the annual Dog Costume Contest!
Booost Your Business at our October Speed Networking event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Tigard on Friday, October 30th from 7:00am to 9:30am. You will meet dozens of professionals, expand your reach and referral partners, and walk away with new business opportunities (and plenty of business cards!). Click here to purchase your ticket.
Holiday Happy Hour returns to Al’s Garden Center in Sherwood on Thursday, December 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm. Our Silent Auction, Wine Wall, and 50/50 Raffle will help you get some holiday shopping done while giving back to your local community. This year’s beneficiary is the Chelsea Hicks Foundation.
Looking for new activities and seasonal outings? Stop by the Tigard Visitors Center at 12345 SW Main Street in Downtown Tigard for all your itinerary needs.
That wraps up our month, but the momentum doesn’t stop here. If one of these initiatives sparked an idea, a partnership, or a question, let us know! Comment below, reach out to the team, or stop by the Tigard Chamber office on Main Street. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for next month’s events (check the Tigard Chamber Calendar for all the details). Together, we’re building a thriving and resilient Tigard one conversation, one connection, and one bold step at a time.
See you out there!
Your Tigard Chamber Staff