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Set the Stage for Success: Tips for Managing Client Expectations
Buddha said something like, expectation is at the root of all suffering. Whether you subscribe to that theory or not, you can likely agree that client or customer expectations can set the stage for a terrible business review. You see,…
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Revenue is a Focus in State Capitol for the 2019 Session
Our OSCC lobbyists are at work analyzing the 1,500 bills that have been introduced to date in the state legislature. Here’s a list of major revenue-related proposals that are drawing attention in Salem. Gross receipts tax (GRT): Despite voters’ overwhelming…
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Now accepting 2019 Tigard Shining Stars Nominations
The 45th annual Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration recognizes and honors Tigard citizens who demonstrate excellence and community leadership in volunteerism, educational achievement and business. The fun, semi-formal dinner event and silent auction held at Embassy Suites Washington Square, celebrates…
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15 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer, Even If You Hate Writing
If you do a lot of your own marketing for your business, you need to be able to write. But before you start worrying about what that looks like, consider it’s a lot less formal than when your high school…
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20 Skills to Learn in 2019 to Improve Your Professional Life
The business landscape changes on a near daily basis and that drives almost a constant need for professional learning. Never before has it been more essential that you not only keep up with the details of your own job and…
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2019 Business Advocacy Agenda
The Tigard Chamber Board of Directors has approved the Tigard Chamber 2019 Business Advocacy Agenda. Focus areas for the 2019 Business Advocacy Agenda include: Transportation Workforce Housing Behavioral Health Programs and Homelessness Prevention Environment/Sustainability including Energy Education Economic Development Employer…
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Developing a Mission & Vision Statement
I’ve been doing some background work for a strategic planning session with a board committee which will include reviewing and updating our chamber mission statement and crafting a vision statement. I’ve helped develop both in my career, but was looking…
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Now Accepting 2019 Tigard Chamber Scholarship Applications
Tigard, OR – The Tigard Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the application process for the 2019 high school senior scholarships is now open! The Chamber will provide three scholarships in the amount of $1000 each to graduating seniors…
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How in the World Do I Increase Employee Productivity?
It’s holiday time as I write this and countless employees across various industries have told me they aren’t in the mood to work. Sound familiar? Even if your employees haven’t been so brash as to tell you this, it’s likely…
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10 Things to Check Before Posting to Social Media
One of the most embarrassing things you can do on social media for your business is to mess up a post. For some of us, that might be a spelling or grammar mistake, for others, it may involve a humiliating…
