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  • 2026 State of business

    2026 State of business

    In late September, business and community leaders gathered at Broadway Rose Theatre for our annual State of Business event to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Tigard’s economic future. The 2026 theme was, “Building Tigard’s Next Chapter: Turning Vision…

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  • What’s Up, tigard?

    What’s Up, tigard?

    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…

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  • OBI releases 2027-28 Oregon Competitiveness Agenda

    OBI releases 2027-28 Oregon Competitiveness Agenda

    Today, OBI released the 2027-28 Oregon Competitiveness Agenda, which offers an assessment of Oregon’s difficult economic and competitive position and a policy-driven path to greater prosperity. Oregon needs a healthy economy, led by a thriving private sector, to create jobs,…

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  • Tigard Chamber Attends Greater Portland Inc. Regional Economic Development Roundtable

    Tigard Chamber Attends Greater Portland Inc. Regional Economic Development Roundtable

    Our mission at the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce is simple in focus, bold in impact: Building and Connecting Businesses, Growing Leaders and Shaping Our Community. We put our mission at the center of every decision and action, driving success…

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  • What’s up, tigard?

    What’s up, tigard?

    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…

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  • Communicate clearly when the conversation counts

    Communicate clearly when the conversation counts

    By Debbi Mahilum, Synergies Method Coaching Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, well, that’s absolutely not what I meant? And naturally, the clearest, most articulate version of what you should’ve said arrives eleven minutes later while you’re…

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  • What’s up, Tigard?

    What’s up, Tigard?

    Welcome to this week’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…

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  • What’s Up, Tigard?

    What’s Up, Tigard?

    Congratulations to our 2025-26 Leadership Tigard graduates! We celebrated the completion of their nine-month leadership program with a graduation ceremony held at Broadway Rose Theatre Company. Our 2026 graduates included: Brad Dillingham Jeanette Shaw Karen Lewis Katie Cook-Popenuk Luis (Savi)…

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  • Tigard announces Brian Rager as new City Manager 

    Tigard announces Brian Rager as new City Manager 

    Tigard, Ore. — The Tigard City Council has selected Brian Rager as Tigard’s next city manager.  Rager brings strong public sector leadership experience and a deep understanding of Tigard’s operations, community priorities, and the importance of responsive local government. In…

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