Category: Community

• Ephram Woolsey Named 2024 Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year

  

  Ephram Woolsey has been selected as the 2024 Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year! Named in honor of former Mayor Jim Nicoli, who passed away in 2000. Mayor Nicoli’s dedication to the youth of our community was a fitting way to honor his name and award a youth in our community who volunteers to make…

• K. Ray Ellison Named 2024 Tigard Chamber Ambassador of the Year

  

  K. Ray Ellison with Melaleuca has been named the 2024 Tigard Chamber Ambassador of the Year. Our Ambassador of the Year Award is presented to an Ambassador volunteer who significantly displays a positive perception of the Tigard Chamber through active participation, an optimistic attitude and solid business practices. The recipient is active, involved and enthusiastic…

• 2024 Tigard Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Award Recipients

  

  The Tigard Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Tigard Chamber of Commerce Scholarships. These scholarships are made possible by the generous donations from Pride Disposal, Center Street Gold & Silver, Tigard Breakfast Rotary, and 80+ businesses who are Members of the Tigard Chamber of Commerce. All 22 applicants were…

• Tigard Chamber Hosts Successful Evening of Celebration

  

  The Tigard Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a remarkable evening filled with celebration, entertainment, and a strong commitment to giving back to the community and Project Homeless Connect. This festive event, held December 7, 2023, brought together Chamber members, guests, and the broader community for an unforgettable night of generosity and camaraderie. The Tigard Chamber was able to…

• Tigard Chamber Scholarship Applications Now Open For Graduating High School Seniors

  

  Annually, the Tigard Chamber awards scholarships to high school seniors to apply to college costs.  These scholarships are open to seniors that are planning to attend a 4 year university, 2 year community college or those pursuing vocational and technical training opportunities.  Currently we award between 4-6 $1,000 scholarships each year based on the generous…

• Center Street Gold & Silver Named  2023 Tigard Chamber Business of the Year

  

  Center Street Gold & Silver, Owned by Dennis Johnson has been selected as the 2023 Tigard Chamber Business of the Year. This award recognizes a Chamber Member business that has made in-depth contributions to the Tigard Community through their business. The winner is active, involved, interested, and enthusiastic about continuing to make Tigard a destination…

• Steve DeAngelo Named 2023 Tigard’s First Citizen Award Recipient

  

  Photo Credit: Pamplin Media Group/Jaime Valdez Steve DeAngelo has been selected as the 2023 Tigard’s First Citizen. This award recognizes someone who has made in-depth, long-term volunteer contributions to the Tigard community over the years. The winner is active, involved, interested and enthusiastic about making Tigard a nice place to live and work. This individual…

• Dani Sticka Named 2023 Tigard Chamber Young Professional of the Year

  

  Dani Sticka Professional Organizer and Owner of Imperfectly Tidy, has been named the 2023 Tigard Chamber Young Professional of the Year. This award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of a highly motivated, emerging professional of the Tigard Chamber Community. They or their employer must be an active and involved Member of the Tigard Chamber. They…

• Kelley Ayotte Named 2023 Tigard Chamber Ambassador of the Year!

  

  Kelley Ayotte Named 2023 Tigard Chamber Ambassador of the Year Kelley Ayotte Loan Officer with Mortgage Solutions Financial, has been named the 2023 Tigard Chamber Ambassador of the Year. Our Ambassador of the Year Award is presented to an Ambassador volunteer who significantly displays a positive perception of the Chamber through active participation, an optimistic…

• Aishiki Nag Appointed to 2nd Term as Tigard Youth City Councilor

  

  On June 28, the Tigard City Council voted to reappoint Youth City Councilor Aishiki Nag for a 1-year termbeginning July 1, 2022.Ms. Nag completed a successful first term as Youth City Councilor with a focus on climate policy and youthengagement in local government.She created a student group called Climate Champions that contributed policy ideas, filmed…