Tigard, Oregon

ZoomCare Brings On-Demand Emergency Care to the Lake Oswego-Tualatin-Tigard Area with Opening of Super Clinic near Bridgeport Village Shopping Center

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Health, Tualatin, Oregon, Clinics, General practice, Tigard, Oregon, Healthcare in the United States, Urgent care center, Emergency department, Emergency medicine, Bridgeport Village

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZoomCare , the primary care innovator and creator of on-demand healthcare, today announced the imminent opening of a new ZoomCare Super clinic near the Bridgeport Village shopping center, off of Interstate 5 and convenient to Lake Oswego, Tualatin, and Tigard.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZoomCare , the primary care innovator and creator of on-demand healthcare, today announced the imminent opening of a new ZoomCare Super clinic near the Bridgeport Village shopping center, off of Interstate 5 and convenient to Lake Oswego, Tualatin, and Tigard.
  • ZoomCare Super fills the growing gap between an urgent care clinic and the emergency room (ER), providing on-demand emergency care for the cost of a typical ER visit.
  • ZoomCare Super offers on-demand scheduling for severe illnesses and accidents that require emergency attention, but don't require the ER, such as broken bones, low-risk chest pain, abdominal pain, concussions, fevers, and kidney stones.
  • ZoomCare Super near Bridgeport Village will debut the company's refreshed branding, which will be unveiled this spring.

Foundry 45 Develops New Virtual Reality Operator Training for Light Rail Network

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
MAX Light Rail, TriMet, Rail transportation in Oregon, MAX Blue Line, WES Commuter Rail, Tigard, Oregon, MAX Green Line, Tigard Transit Center, Lake Oswego Transit Center

That's why TriMet, which provides transit services in the Portland, Oregon, metro area, chose Atlanta's Foundry 45 to develop virtual reality (VR) training modules that offer all the advantages of real-world experience with increased flexibility and added safety.

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  • That's why TriMet, which provides transit services in the Portland, Oregon, metro area, chose Atlanta's Foundry 45 to develop virtual reality (VR) training modules that offer all the advantages of real-world experience with increased flexibility and added safety.
  • TriMet provides light rail vehicle (LRV) operator trainees with classroom plus hands-on training in its rail yard and on its main lines.
  • "As we develop more virtual reality scenarios based on what our operators actually encounter, it will help keep our light rail system even safer for the communities we serve."
  • TriMet provides bus, light rail and commuter rail transit services in the Portland, Oregon metro area.

District 7 Toastmasters Announces Winners of International Speech and Speech Evaluation Contests

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Articles, Humans, Communication skills training, Human behavior, Leadership training, Non-profit organizations based in California, Toastmasters International, Public speaking, Toastmaster, Tigard, Oregon, Tigard

Badwaik took first place in the Toastmasters District 7 International Speech Contest on May 16, 2020.

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  • Badwaik took first place in the Toastmasters District 7 International Speech Contest on May 16, 2020.
  • James Wantz, Tigard, Oregon, trounces seven competitors to win the title of District 7 Speech Evaluation Champion.
  • The contests started at the club level, and winners continued competing through the Area, Division, and District levels.
  • Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org .

City of Tigard Modernizes End User Computing and Simplifies Move to Windows 10 with IGEL

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Computing, Digital technology, Portland metropolitan area, Tigard, Oregon, Tigard, Igel, Microsoft Windows

The conversion to an IGEL OS has also helped the City of Tigard deal with the looming issue of the end of support for Windows 7.

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  • The conversion to an IGEL OS has also helped the City of Tigard deal with the looming issue of the end of support for Windows 7.
  • They have used IGEL OS to standardize their desktops and end user computing environment without having to invest in new PC hardware.
  • "We are a small IT shop and wear every technological hat here at the City," said Mike Nolop, IT Manager, City of Tigard.
  • For complete details of the City of Tigard success using IGEL, watch this video and read this blog .

Touchstone Schools® in Portland Area Earn NAEYC Accreditation

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Portland metropolitan area, States of the United States, United States, Alternative education, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Education, Tigard, Oregon, Beaverton, Oregon, Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Schools, part of Spring Education Group, announced today that all three of its locations in the Portland area Beaverton , Hillsboro and Tigard have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Schools, part of Spring Education Group, announced today that all three of its locations in the Portland area Beaverton , Hillsboro and Tigard have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.
  • To earn NAEYC accreditation, each Touchstone School firstwent through an extensive self-study and quality-improvement process.
  • "Earning NAEYC accreditation makes Touchstone Schools exemplars of good practices for families and the entire community."
  • Touchstone Schools in the Portland, Ore., area are part of Spring Education Group, a multi-brand network providing superior private school education from infant care through high school.

Fatbeam Sees Growth During 2019 E-Rate Season

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
States of the United States, Interior Salish, Regions of the United States, United States, Coeur d'Alene, Spokane, Washington, IDAHO, Tigard-Tualatin School District, Tigard, Oregon, Spokane people

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As the first quarter of 2019 ends, school districts and libraries across the Pacific Northwest have chosen Fatbeam, a Fiber Provider, for their E-Rate solutions.

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  • COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As the first quarter of 2019 ends, school districts and libraries across the Pacific Northwest have chosen Fatbeam, a Fiber Provider, for their E-Rate solutions.
  • Notable E-Rate contracts won by Fatbeam this season includeAuburn and North Kitsap School districts as well as the Spokane County Library, in Washington.
  • Fatbeam also secured several deals across Idaho and Oregon, including the Tigard-Tualatin School District.
  • "The E-Rate season at Fatbeam is always an exciting time of the year in that not only does it drive financial success it also opens up new markets in which Fatbeam will operate," said Fatbeam CEO Gregory Green.

CenterCal Properties Announces New National and Regional Store Openings In 5 Pacific Northwest Properties

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Bridgeport Village, Tigard, Oregon, Tualatin, Oregon, Visual arts, The Village at Totem Lake, Valley Mall, Placemaking, Silverdale, Human behavior

12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CenterCal Properties the full-service commercial real estate company with premier properties located throughout the western United Statesis bringing many new retailers, stores and service providers to its Pacific Northwest propertiesBridgeport Village in Tualatin, The Terminal at Ballard in Ballard, The Trails at Silverdale in Silverdale, Valley Mall in Union Gap, and The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland.

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  • 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CenterCal Properties the full-service commercial real estate company with premier properties located throughout the western United Statesis bringing many new retailers, stores and service providers to its Pacific Northwest propertiesBridgeport Village in Tualatin, The Terminal at Ballard in Ballard, The Trails at Silverdale in Silverdale, Valley Mall in Union Gap, and The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland.
  • "We're focused on creating vibrant community gathering spaces," said Fred Bruning, chief executive officer of CenterCal.
  • "Our 'placemaking' approach offers a richer experience for shoppers and more loyal customers for tenants.
  • In fact, some local and national brand partners choose to open stores in multiple CenterCal locations soon after their grand opening success."

Microsoft ISV Invites Community Members, Partners, and Recruits to Grand Opening of New Office in Portland, OR

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jet Global (formerly Jet Reports) has announced the grand opening of their new Slabtown office location, in the Portland, OR area.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jet Global (formerly Jet Reports) has announced the grand opening of their new Slabtown office location, in the Portland, OR area.
  • "We grew up in our Tigard office; it was hard to make a move but, it was time," says Joe Little, CEO of Jet Global.
  • To meet our goals, we need to both attract top resources to our business while retaining the talent we have on staff.
  • To fully mark the occasion, the official Grand Opening will take place during the Reportland Event on November 30th, 2018.