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• TACC 2011 Shining Stars Scholarship Award Recipients Named

  The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce the 2011 Shining Stars Scholarship recipients:Receiving a Pride Disposal and Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce $1500 Scholarship Award Laree Foster, Tigard High School Elizabeth Hjort, Tigard High School Please join us in congratulating these two young women on their scholarship awards.  They were selected…

• Street of Dreams Bull Mountain Dream Pass

  Did you know that the Street of Dreams this year is coming to Bull Mountain, right in our backyard?  We had an article last week in the newsletter about this, but in case you missed it, the Home Builders Association (HBA) has an opportunity for businesses to get some great exposure with their Dream Pass…

• Start-Up Business Advice – 6 Must Read Tips

   Image credit: morgueFile / mconnors Chambers are often asked for advice on how to start a business. Building your own business from the ground up is no easy task. There is no template or formula to creating a hugely successful business. There is just sheer hard work, determination and a will to succeed. Apple founder…

• Social Media Isn’t Optional: Why You Need to Start Today

  If you have too many customers and you can’t keep up; if your business’ revenue streams are more like Tsunamis, social media is optional for your business. If not, you need to embrace it today. Here’s why: We are a very mobile society. Businesses can’t count on the foot traffic they once did or people just driving by…

• Small Business Owners Can Get a Jump Start to Accelerate Their Business

  Growth Coaching for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, we know you wear all the hats—and that your time is always in demand.  That’s why we at the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with American Family Insurance to bring our chamber members the Business Accelerator Program, a growth coaching series…

• Small Business Advantages over Box Stores

  Thei r Co n te n t Marketers are n ot Experts in Local I n format i o n Many big businesses have adopted content marketing. They have the money and resources to do it very effectively but just like t heir inventory selection has to be based on nationwide timelines so does their…

• Simple Tips to Improve Your Time Management in the Work Place

  © HubspotBy taking control of your time, you’re able to stay focused on the task at hand. This leads to higher efficiency since you never lose momentum. Implementing a time management plan can do wonders to not only your working environment but also to you personally. Managing time means less stress, more time to do…

• Sep 2013 City Council Monthly Update

  City Council Update Sep 2013Chamber Events Good Morning Tigard (GMT), A.M. Networking 7:30 a.m. 9/12/13 – Hosted by Anytime Fitness at their Tigard Location off Durham 9/19/13 – Hosted by Aflac – Morgan Roe at Tigard Chamber 9/26/13 – TBA 10/3/13 – Tigard Chamber Quick Connections, Multi chamber networking at Embassy Suites 7-9 a.m. Other…

• SEO Tips for Those Who Don’t Talk Geek

   Understanding every aspect of search engine optimization (SEO) is not unlike trying to have a conversation about the mysteries of the universe with a 3-year-old. Sometimes what is being said makes no logical sense whatsoever and then you catch these rare glimpses of unbelievable genius that you think you’re hallucinating. But with SEO and with…

• Repeal of 1099 Reporting Requirements Pending

  This just received from Senator Jeff Merkley’s office in Washington D.C.  1099 Update from Senator Merkley Knowing of your concerns about the new 1099 reporting requirements for businesses, I wanted to let you know that just hours ago I joined my colleagues in passing legislation to repeal the 1099 provision. I am pleased to report…