Tigard Commercial Assistance & Relief for Economic Stability
In April 2020, the City of Tigard introduced Tigard CARES (Commercial Assistance & Relief for Economic Stability), an emergency assistance program to help businesses impacted by COVID-19. In collaboration with community development financial institution (CDFI) partners Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) and Craft3, Tigard CARES has leveraged local, state, and federal funding for business assistance in the form of grants and loans.
Grant Recipients Stories
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The House
With over 14 years of fitness industry experience under his belt, owner Mike Van Tassel started The House to offer a workout space “with no mirrors, no judgement, and full of hard-working individuals determined to get things done.” Since opening his doors in Tigard in 2016, Mike has created a popular small group fitness studio built on a foundation of family and community. “We give individuals a place to gain strength, knowledge, and empowerment through proper education and coaching,” says Mike. “We seek to empower you to be able to come into a place as you are, where you are... Continue reading
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Tiger Auto Detail
Thomas Campbell (pictured) has always kept his vehicles spotless and loves the sense of pride that comes with driving around in a sparkling car. Thomas opened Tiger Auto Detail to provide this same sense of pride to the Tigard community, offering full-service interior and exterior cleaning and conditioning services at his shop in downtown Tigard. Going on three years in business, Thomas enjoys meeting the variety of people that come through his doors and learning more about why they are getting their vehicle detailed. “It’s interesting to see the types of vehicles that come in, Thomas says. “Dirty, not... Continue reading
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Clarity Direct NW
Elizabeth Sloan started Clarity Direct NW because she felt a strong draw to help people with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental fog. Having previously dealt with some of these issues herself, Elizabeth learned about effective treatment methods and invested in the training and equipment to become a practitioner. Elizabeth opened Clarity Direct NW in the 2018 and has been using alternative therapies such as neurofeedback and EFT tapping to help her clients ever since. “I love to see how people really change their lives when they become free of ongoing anxiety, stress, PTSD or depression,” says Elizabeth.
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Buster & Lilly’s Doggie Daycare and Boarding
Like many dog owners, Brian Tennison (pictured) dreamed of a job where he could be with his dogs all the time. When the company he was employed with for more than 16 years closed its Portland office in 2010, Brian seized the opportunity to bring his dream to life by opening Buster & Lilly’s Doggie Daycare and Boarding. “It was certainly frightening to leave the corporate world and step outside of my comfort zone, but it has most certainly paid off,” Brian says.
Named after Brian’s first two dogs (both of whom are featured prominently in the company logo)... Continue reading
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Mugen Noodle Bar
Mugen is the Japanese word for both infinity and dreams/fantasy. In May 2019, co-owners Michael Phillips and Panuwat “Tay” Prosertyitin followed their dreams and opened Mugen Noodle Bar to bring authentic ramen cuisine to Tigard. As the driving force behind the restaurant, Tay and his family developed the unique recipes that comprise Mugen Noodle Bar’s menu. Tay enjoys interacting with customers, talking about the food and hearing their thoughts about his recipes. While most ramen restaurants serve a Tonkotsu or pork broth, Mugen stands apart by serving a Tori paitan broth (Japanese for chicken broth) that gives their ramen a... Continue reading
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Souper Natural
Souper Natural is the brainchild of Heidi Liebowitz (pictured). A trained chef with over 25 years’ experience in the food industry, Heidi opened Souper Natural in 2004 so she could be her own boss. At first Heidi started off small, selling three of her signature soup creations at the Beaverton Farmer’s Market. Through hard work and hustle, Heidi expanded Souper Natural into a wholesale business, opening a commercial production space in Tigard in 2008. Souper Natural now sells a signature line of over 45 soups and five pasta sauces, crafted using local ingredients to support farmers and growers. Heidi’s products... Continue reading
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New Shoes Shoe Repair
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A downtown Tigard staple, New Shoes Shoe Repair has been operating on Main Street since 1991. With over 40 years of industry experience, owner Donny Myers (pictured) is an expert in shoe/boot/leather goods repair and Pedorthic shoe modifications.
Donny’s experience in the shoe trade could easily fill a book. His journey began with a six-year apprenticeship learning the shoe repair trade from over four generations of old-world Italian and Czechoslovakian master craftsmen, widely regarded as some of the best in the world. Following his training, Donny opened his first shoe repair business in 1979 in Astoria... Continue reading
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Good Cake Bakery
Good Cake Bakery is the result of more than 30 years of combined baking experience by co-owners Jay Burton and Edgar Contreras (pictured). Edgar comes from a long line of bakers. His father and grandfather were both bakers and he got his start at a young age in his grandfather’s panadería/pastelería in his home state of Michoacán, Mexico. Jay began her baking career 13 years ago at the now-closed La Montana Market in Aloha, initially filling in when their head baker unexpectedly quit. Through hard work and hours spent teaching herself the ins and outs of baking, Jay became... Continue reading
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Empyre Barbers
With an old school aesthetic and convivial atmosphere, Empyre Barbers has become a popular local destination for high-quality haircuts, beard trims and shaves since opening in January 2019. Lively conversation and attention to detail has earned Empyre a loyal customer base. “Tigard has really embraced us and made us feel like we are a community,” says owners Matthew and Lydia Hickox (pictured).
This community-oriented approach separates Empyre from other barbershops. Empyre supports Tigard youth by giving back-to-school haircuts to low-income families and sponsoring local youth sports programs, including Tigard High School sports and the Mitchell Robinson Junior NBA Basketball Camp... Continue reading
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