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Why Join the Chamber: Comradery
Joining the chamber isn’t all about business. There are many incredible friendships that are created in the coming together for the economic betterment of the community. Don’t overlook the potential of deep, meaningful connections with your tribe at the chamber.We’re…
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Why Join the Chamber: Political Action
Few businesses have enough of a budget to warrant a personal lobbyist to speak on their behalf at the state capital and in Washington, D.C. but it’s those exact small voices that need the representation. How do you ensure your…
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How to Volunteer Your Way to a Better Job
Job competition these days is tough and a lot is expected from a resume. High school students trying to get into good colleges worry about volunteer hours. Recent college grads don’t possess enough “real world” experience to work in their…
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Anatomy of a Great Blog Post
Want a sure-fire way to get more traction on your business blog posts? Make sure each post contains these important pieces.Many small businesses are starting to realize the importance of good content. But what makes content good? Better yet, what…
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Dark Social Media: You May Be More Popular Than You Think
Have you ever surfed the Interwebs, found an article, and shared it via email or a text message? If so, you’re a dark social media practitioner. But it’s not as bad as it sounds.Alexis C. Madrigal coined the phrase “dark…
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5 WAYS TO A BETTER BEDTIME ROUTINE
What does your bedtime routine have to do with the success of your business? Plenty. Every time you use everything you have on a given day and you’re exhausted beyond belief, and then you short yourself essential sleep, you’re borrowing…
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Press Release – 2017 Shining Stars Award Nominations Sought
For Immediate Release Contact: Debi Mollahan, CEO, Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), 503-639-1683, debi@tigardchamber.org Recognize a Tigard Volunteer! – Call for 2017 Shining Stars Award Nominations It’s that time of the year when Tigard celebrates its community by calling…
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Everything You Need to Know about Incorporating Video in Your Marketing
The hottest trend in content marketing for business is video. It’s everywhere and with multiple social media platforms investing serious resources into video in 2017, you can assume it’s not going away.Using Video for Your Business The “old-fashioned” way of…
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Can Online Networking Be as Successful as In-person Networking?
Today’s trend of overscheduling is taking its toll on all of us. From work hours that go well over the traditional 8-hour work day to shuttling children or grandchildren to all their different activities; from time volunteering to time dedicated…
