Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s Up, Tigard?, your Friday 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 lot into the past few days and we’re excited to share the highlights with you. Grab your favorite drink and settle in for a quick read, and see how the Tigard Chamber has been working for you and the broader Tigard community.
Our Chamber committees were hard at work this week as several of them met to discuss plans for upcoming events. The Ambassador Committee is preparing for our October Speed Networking event on October 30th (tickets are on sale now!) as well as our Holiday Happy Hour taking place on Thursday, December 4th. The Diversity and Community Engagement Committee is busy planning for our booth at the El Tigre Fest on October 4th as well as details for their final soiree of 2025 in November. Finally, our Government Affairs & Public Policy Committee met to talk about county levies, the transportation package, the Building a Better Tigard Campaign and more!
As the local voice of business, we make it our mission to stay in tune with Tigard’s growth and vitality. Ainsley attended the Downtown Parking Committee meeting this week while Makenna attended the River Terrace 2.0 Open House. Megan attended the monthly CHART meeting and joined her monthly Washington County Chamber of Commerce Partnership (WCCCP) meeting where they recapped the Legislative Debrief event that happened earlier this month. Finally, our Board Chair Sara Tanner presented our monthly update at the Tigard City Council meeting. By staying engaged, we’re better positioned to champion local business and community priorities.
We love our members! Ainsley hosted a Member Orientation this week to introduce our new members to all of the amazing ways we can work together throughout the year and how to maximize their chamber benefits. Our members also came out in full force to Good Morning Tigard (GMT) on Thursday hosted by Left Mind Media. Attendees enjoyed some great networking as well as an impressive video they made. We hope to catch you at GMT next week!
Our Ambassador Chair Dr. Raquel Muller and Ambassador Co-Chair Alison Hancock are kicking off their weekend at the Oregon Ambassador Conference hosted by the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce where they will attend networking and educational seminars, hands-on workshops and more! Staff will join them on Saturday to learn more about economic development in our area and meet fellow chamber leaders.
We hope to see you this Sunday at the Tigard Farmers Market in Universal Plaza from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Fall flavors are making their arrival and new vendors are popping up every week. Be sure to stop by the information booth to say hello and pick up our new 2025-26 Business and Community Guide.
Mark your Calendar! Our annual State of Business event will take place next Wednesday, September 24th at Broadway Rose Theatre from 9:30am to 2:30pm. This year’s theme, “Shaping Tigard’s Future: Innovation, Investment, and Inclusive Growth,” goes beyond physical infrastructure – we’re focusing on the ideas, partnerships, and innovations that will strengthen Tigard’s workforce, drive economic opportunity, and build a resilient, thriving community for all. Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, or entrepreneur, State of Business is your opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape Tigard’s future. Be sure to register for this FREE event on our website!
That wraps up our week, but the momentum doesn’t stop here. If one of these initiatives sparked an idea, a partnership, or a question, let us know! below, reach out to the team, or stop by the Tigard Chamber office on Main Street. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for next week’s events (check the Tigard Chamber Calendar for all the details). Together, we’re building a thriving and resilient Tigard one conversation, one connection, and one bold step at a time.
See you out there!
Your Tigard Chamber Staff