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Tigard City Council adopts three-year economic development strategic plan
Summary
The Tigard City Council adopted a three-year economic development strategic plan on March 24, Councilor Janette Shaw said, outlining four strategic pillars to support businesses, improve city operations and communications, and invest in commercial placemaking.
Councilor Janette Shaw said the Tigard City Council adopted a new three-year economic development strategic plan on March 24 to guide how the city supports local businesses and strengthens the local economy.
Shaw said the plan is “a three-year roadmap that helps guide how we support local businesses and strengthen our economy,” and that it was shaped by conversations with local businesses, community partners, regional organizations, surveys and focus groups. The outreach, she said, informed the plan’s priorities and the supports businesses asked for most.
The plan centers on four strategic pillars. Shaw described the first as business attraction, growth and support, intended to provide tools, services and connections for businesses at every stage. The second focuses on partnerships and navigation, with staff working to strengthen ties to regional organizations and help business owners navigate development processes. The third pillar targets operations and communications to make city processes easier to understand. The fourth emphasizes investing in development and placemaking to keep commercial areas vibrant and welcoming.
Shaw summarized what local businesses told the city: they need clear information, strong connections, and a municipality that is easy to work with whether they are starting, opening or expanding. She said city staff will offer one-on-one advice, convene business gatherings to shape ideas, and provide ongoing support to help businesses grow.
The full strategic plan is available on the city website, and Shaw directed businesses to Tigard Economic Development at tigard-or.gov for more information and assistance. She closed the announcement by thanking the community for its engagement and trust as the city implements the plan.
The announcement does not specify vote tallies, budget allocations, or implementation timelines beyond the three-year scope. Those details were not given in the recorded message and are not specified in the transcript.
