What Tigard Chamber of Commerce does

Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce (DBA Tigard Chamber of Commerce) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1974, headquartered at 12345 SW Main St., Tigard, Oregon, serving 315+ member businesses across the Tigard and Washington County area. Its core operations are organized around a tiered membership model (Emerging Pro at $399 to Investor tiers at $3,500-$4,500 annually) plus a diversified portfolio of programs including the Tigard Farmers Market (a business incubator operated May-October drawing 850+ weekly attendees), the Leadership Tigard nine-month leadership development program ($895-$995), the Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration (52nd edition in 2026, 225+ attendees), and the State of Business annual event. The Chamber generates revenue through membership dues, event sponsorships, advertising (e-blasts at $150 per send to 8,000+ subscribers, print and digital Community Guide with 8,000 print copies and 100,000+ digital impressions), Certificates of Origin certification ($20-$40 per document), and program fees.

The organization operates a Visitor Center open seven days a week (400+ daily visitors), maintains a digital footprint of 80,000+ annual web hits and 5,700+ combined social media followers, and runs 100+ face-to-face networking opportunities annually, anchored by weekly Good Morning Tigard sessions (48 per year). Its go-to-market combines community-led programming (networking events, affinity groups, advocacy), event-driven acquisition (ribbon cuttings, awards), and a sales-led membership tier upgrade motion. Strategic partnerships are foundational — the Chamber works closely with the City of Tigard on economic development and the Small Business Sustainability Fund, the Tigard Downtown Alliance on TIF district events, the Tigard-Tualatin School District on workforce development (#WorkReady), and regional bodies including Oregon Business & Industry, Westside Economic Alliance, and Explore Tualatin Valley. Technology plays a supporting rather than central role: the Chamber uses GrowthZone for member management, a MemberPlus mobile app for member tools, and educates members on consumer AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) via Success Sessions rather than building proprietary AI systems.

Name

Tigard Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://tigardchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Tigard Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1974 serving 315+ member businesses in Tigard and Washington County, Oregon through tiered memberships, networking events, advocacy, leadership programs, and a farmers market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tigard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from businesses across multiple tiers: Emerging Pro ($399), Visibility ($792), Grand Tigard ($1,650), and Investor levels ($3,500-$4,500). Membership provides directory listing, networking access, and promotional benefits.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from signature events including Good Morning Tigard, After Hours, Shining Stars Community Awards, State of Business, Leadership Tigard, and ribbon cuttings. Various sponsorship levels available.
3. Advertising: Print advertising in Community Guide and Business Directory, digital advertising through e-blasts and newsletters. E-blast cost of $150 per send to 1,750+ opt-in subscribers.
4. Certificate of Origin Certification: Fees for certifying Certificates of Origin for exporters: $40 per document for non-members, $20 per document for members.
5. Leadership Tigard Program Fees: Revenue from 9-month leadership development program: $895 for Chamber members, $995 for non-members. Includes application fees and program materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Tigard Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization founded in 1974 that serves 315+ member businesses in Tigard, Oregon and Washington County. It provides membership-based services including business advocacy, networking events, marketing exposure via a business directory and community guide, educational programs, leadership development, and community events designed to support local economic vitality.

Product overview

The Tigard Chamber of Commerce operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of business development services organized around three pillars: membership programs, events/networking, and advocacy. The membership portfolio includes five investment levels (Emerging Professional, Visibility, Grand Tigard, Convener Circle, Champion Circle) providing graduated access to a business directory, networking events (Good Morning Tigard weekly, After Hours monthly, Speed Networking), Leadership Tigard program, and advertising opportunities. The chamber's core programs include the Tigard Farmers Market (May-October business incubator), Tigard Small Business Sustainability Fund (grants up to $2,000), Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration, and State of Business annual event. Additional services encompass Certificates of Origin for international trade, a Job Board, Hot Deals coupon program, scholarship awards, workforce development (#WorkReady), and a Visitor Center open 7 days/week. The chamber leverages AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for member education on productivity enhancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tigard Small Business Sustainability Fund: A reimbursement grant program for Tigard-based small businesses to help offset costs for safety and security system upgrades, with funds up to $2,000 per business.
• Leadership Tigard
• Shining Stars Community Awards Celebration
• Tigard Farmers Market
• Good Morning Tigard

Quantifiable outcome

• 315+ member businesses across diverse industries representing significant purchasing power and B2B networking potential
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• City of TigardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for economic development and downtown revitalization. Chamber works with city on business licensing, advocacy, and community initiatives. Active collaboration with city staff and elected officials on legislative issues and business support programs.
• Tigard Downtown AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 501(c)(3) focused on downtown revitalization and community within TIF District. Joint advocacy for Downtown Main Street businesses including Art Walk, Small Business Saturday, Annual Street Fair, Trick or Treat Main Street, and Holiday Tree Lighting.
• Explore Tualatin ValleymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism partnership with Washington County Visitors Association. Promotes Washington County as meetings, sports, and vacation destination. Cross-promotional opportunities for member businesses.
• Oregon Business and IndustrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level business advocacy organization partnership for representing business interests at Oregon Legislature and regulatory agencies.
• Oregon State Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState chamber affiliation providing access to statewide advocacy resources, best practices, and networking with other Oregon chambers.
• Westside Economic AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development alliance partnership for business advocacy and economic growth initiatives in the westside Portland metro area.
• Women's Collective NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffinity group partnership providing networking and support opportunities for women-owned businesses in the Tigard area.
• WorkSource OregonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership connecting employers with job seekers and providing workforce training resources for chamber members.
• WorkSystems IncmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development board partnership for workforce programs, apprenticeships, and job training initiatives benefiting chamber member businesses.
• Tigard-Tualatin School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with school district on #WorkReady program connecting 35+ businesses with 250+ students for workforce development and career exploration.
• NW NaturalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for Leadership Tigard and annual investor in chamber programs. Utilities partner supporting community economic development initiatives.
• Edge One MediamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for Leadership Tigard and web design partner for chamber. Full-service marketing agency providing digital expertise to chamber initiatives.
• CloudMindersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for Leadership Tigard providing technology and cloud solutions expertise.
• DoorDashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity investor providing delivery services partnership for local restaurant members.
• Columbia BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity investor and Good Morning Tigard host providing banking services to chamber members. Regular networking event sponsorship.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring local Chamber of Commerce in the Portland metro westside, offering parallel membership tiers, networking events, business directory, and advocacy. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and product mix to the Tigard Chamber.
• Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent southwest Portland-metro Chamber serving a similar mix of SMBs and professional services firms. Comparable tiered membership, networking events, and visitor/tourism components.
• Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce: Washington County peer Chamber offering directory, events, advocacy, and tiered membership. Direct competitor for member businesses in the same county footprint.
• Tualatin Chamber of Commerce: Immediate geographic peer located in the adjoining city of Tualatin, sharing the same Tigard-Tualatin School District labor pool and many of the same member businesses.
• Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce: Southwest Portland-metro Chamber with comparable SMB and mid-market member composition. Competes for similar advertising, sponsorship, and member dollars in the same trade area.

Regional players

• Portland Metro Chamber: Larger metro-wide Chamber serving the broader Portland region. Competes for higher-tier members and major employer relationships, but operates at a wider geographic scope than Tigard.

Broad incumbents

• Oregon State Chamber of Commerce: State-level Chamber umbrella that the Tigard Chamber is already affiliated with. Comparable member-services and advocacy model but operates at state scale rather than single-city.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National Chamber of Commerce serving as the apex advocacy and member-services organization for local chambers nationwide. Strategic affiliation counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• Westside Economic Alliance: Regional economic development alliance already partnered with the Tigard Chamber. Comparable business advocacy function for the westside Portland metro but with a broader economic development remit.
• Tigard Downtown Alliance: 501(c)(3) partner organization focused on downtown revitalization already partnered with the Tigard Chamber. Adjacent in mission (community/business support) but operates as a separate nonprofit rather than a chamber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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