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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?
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?
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, 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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OREGON PROSPERITY COUNCIL Recommendations for Oregon’s Long-Term Competitiveness & Prosperity
Meeting Oregon’s MomentOregon is at a critical inflection point. The state has extraordinary strengths, including world-class natural resources, innovative small- and medium-sized businesses, founder-led enterprises, family farms, hospitality businesses, entrepreneurial talent, and globally competitive industries that create local jobs, drive…
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AI Won’t Take Your Job. Someone Who Knows How to Use AI Will.
By Matt Payne, Sales Boost Consulting When I tell small business owners that AI won’t take their job, most visibly relax. Then I deliver the second half of the sentence, and the relaxation goes away. AI won’t take your job.…
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What’s Up, tigard?
An Evening in Wonderland was a Night to Remember: Celebrating the Best of our Community at Tigard Shining Stars 2026! The 52nd Annual Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Gala was nothing short of extraordinary. From heartfelt moments and inspiring stories…
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2025-26 OSCC Legislative scorecard
How did your legislator score? The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) has released its 2025–26 Legislative Scorecard, offering a clear look at how Oregon lawmakers voted on key issues impacting local businesses across the state. The scorecard highlights priority…
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What A Thousand Oregon Businesses Told Us
Unfiltered feedback points to a more serious path forward for Oregon’s economic agenda By RYAN TRIBBETT The Political Center When Gov. Tina Kotek launched her statewide Prosperity Initiative late last year, there was a fair question hanging in the air: Is this going…
