The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these tools federal agencies provide grants to small businesses to conduct research and development and prove out the technical and commercial viability of their innovations to prepare them for production and marketing. […]

Member Blog Contributed by Chamber Member Donna Crace of The Total Development Center. According to research by Deloitte, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct corporate culture is important to a business’ success. Team building activities are a great way to build positive workplace culture, boost the morale of employees, and also […]

You can help create comfortable homes for your neighbors in need. Community Warehouse, your local nonprofit furniture bank, is seeking energetic, friendly volunteers to help collect and redistribute donated household goods and furnishings to nearly 8,000 people every year.   Our volunteers Help Local Families In Need   The idea of Community Warehouse is a […]

NEW YORK (May 19, 2019): The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 MAXI Awards. The MAXI Awards showcase the creative and innovative practices that paint the picture for the future of the industry, highlighting the retail real estate industry’s most innovative events, programs and technologies that add […]

Voters will see Measure 34-286 on May ballot Voters will decide in the May 21 election whether to renew Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s local option levy to maintain emergency response services and personnel hired since 2000. Measure 34-286 proposes a renewal of TVF&R’s existing levy rate at 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation […]