State of Business 2026

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State of Business 2026

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (PDT)

Description

Join the Tigard Chamber of Commerce for our annual State of Business event — a premier gathering of local business leaders, policymakers, and community members focused on shaping the future of Tigard’s economy. 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.

State of Business: Building Tigard's Next Chapter: Turning Vision Into Action

Opening Keynote: City of Tigard Strategic Plan & Economic Development Roadmap
Presented by Mayor Yi-Kang Hu, City Manager Brian Rager, and Economic Development Team

Topics Covered during this presentation:

Strategic Plan priorities
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Key projects underway
What success looks like over the next 3-5 years
Opportunities for business partnership and engagement

Event Agenda

9:00AM Networking and Strategic Business Expo

9:30 AM Opening remarks from the Chamber and City of Tigard Economic Development Strategic Plan Presentation

10:30 AM Regional Economic Forecast presented by:

Brittany Hjelte, Workforce Analyst serving Washington County

Matthew Insco, Branch Chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics

11:15 AM Workforce and Education Analysis Presentation - Dr. Liza Morehead Research & Data Analyst with Worksystems

12:00 PM Lunch and Networking and Strategic Business Expo

12:30 PM Infrastructure & Transportation Panel and Projects Update

TriMet

Tiffany Gehrke, City of Tigard Principal Transportation Planner

Jeff Pazdalski, Westside Transportation Alliance Executive Director

1:30 PM Future of Main Streets, Tourism & Destination Development Panel

Sean Farelly, City of Tigard Redevelopment Manager

Dave Parulo, Explore Tualatin Valley President & CEO

Kevin Bates, Symposium Coffee and Vault & Main Owner

2:30 PM Closing Remarks and Networking and Strategic Business Expo

3:00PM End time

Broadway Rose Theatre
12850 SW Grant Ave
Tigard, OR 97223 United States

Event Contact
Payton Stang
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (PDT)