November 2019
HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN HELP PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF HILLSBORO
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Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan has recently reached another milestone with a 5-year review. More than 4,500 community m e m b e r s participated by providing ideas Sarah and suggestions McGraw-Plaster for the plan. Nearly 8,000 ideas were generated throughout the summer. Those ideas were separated by category, common themes and ideas already included in the plan. Now, it’s your turn to select the priorities for the plan going forward. Take the survey at https://www.hillsboro2035. org/. This is an important time to participate as the community weighs in on priorities for the plan. To get a sense of the direction, the top 10 ideas and themes are included below. Top 10 Ideas & Themes 1. More events, cultural events, festivals, and family activities 2. More parks, playgrounds, and Parks & Recreation programming 3. Transportation improvements, congestion reduction 4. Safer pedestrian crossings, more sidewalks and bike lanes 5. Add a swimming pool/swim center 6. Add a wave pool/water park, and more splash pads 7. More transit options, enhance bus service 8. Increase affordable housing, address homelessness 9. More support for schools and more school funding 10. More Library spaces, events, activities
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Mission: To promote business prosperity and a healthy, equitable, inclusive and diverse community by providing information, services and advocacy for our members Misión Promover la prosperidad de los negocios y una comunidad saludable, equitativa, inclusiva y diversa proporcionando información, servicios y abogacía para nuestros miembros. President, Deanna Palm Graphic Designer / Brand Manager, Jen Little JenL@hillchamber.org | 503.726.2149
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The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan is an important aspect of our community planning process and has resulted in many great things being accomplished since its inception in 2000. It’s a true testament that the plan has endured the test of time and has become a foundational component of our community’s opportunity to be a part of our future. Hillsboro is unique in having a community plan that has persisted and is used for planning purposes and advocacy in a meaningful way. The reason for this is the community’s willingness to play a key role in involvement and providing thoughtful feedback. Please take a moment to provide your thoughts and input. Your voice is important and will help ensure that vital parts of our community like economic development, transportation infrastructure and transit are contemplated with you and your employees’ needs in mind.
Chair Sarah McGraw-Plaster, Westside Concrete Accessories & Supply Past Chair Bob Grover, Pacific Landscape Management Chair Elect Jayne Bond, Permapost Products Vice Chair Marc Cardinaux, Building Materials Specialties Vice Chair Laura Moore, Express Employment Professionals Vice Chair Carly Riter, Intel Treasurer Aaron Eichenbaum, CPA President Deanna Palm, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Directors Ron Davis, Davis Tool Brandon Flint, Inline Commercial Construction Troy Gagliano, Portland General Electric Tyler Geel, Insomnia Coffee Company John Grimshaw, Applied Materials Robert Harris, Harris Velázquez Gibbens Steve Krautscheid, Tuality Healthcare Jaime Miranda, M&M Marketplace Mike Morey, The Standard Jeremie Murfin, Five Star Guitars Steve Nagy, Port of Portland Tanya Nielson, Kaiser Permanente Daniel Pierson, Nike Inc.
Ex Officios/Advisory Directors Robby Hammond, City Manager, City of Hillsboro Kemp Shuey, Community Action Steve Callaway, Mayor, City of Hillsboro Martha Callus-McLain, Pacific University Jerry Willey, Washington County Commissioner Chris Villa, PCC Rock Creek Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Metro Councilor Mike Scott, Hillsboro School District 1J
DEADLINES November 25th, 2019 is the deadline to submit news items for consideration in the December 2019 issue. News or questions may be directed to the publications department at 503.726.2149 or JenL@HillChamber.org. All submissions are subject to editing. Publication of any item in the ADVOCATE is at the sole discretion of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce.
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WHY SHOPPING LOCAL IS IMPORTANT It’s that time of year
again! Our e-mail and social media feeds will be loaded with great buys, quick deliveries and perfect gift ideas. It’s also the time when the Hillsboro Chamber will remind you (frequently) Deanna Palm the importance of shopping locally to support our small, independently owned retail businesses. Purchasing local helps grow other businesses as well as our community’s tax base. Whether you realize it or not, when you shop local you are individually stimulating the local economy with your support and in turn, helping shape your community’s unique character and personality.
Gold Columbia Bank • Dick's Auto Group • Edwards Realty Trust • Edwards Vacuum • Embassy Suites • Fordham and Co. • Genentech •Heritage Bank • InnVentures • Legacy Health •Pacific Office Automation • Newland Communities / Reed's Crossing • Resource One, Inc • Veta the Realtor silver Advanced Technology Group •Alpha & Omega Semiconductor • Baker Rock Resources • Comcast or Oregon • Epson Portland, Inc.• Hillsboro Hops • Jones & Roth CPAs • La Imperial Panaderia Y Pasteleria • Northwest Natural • PCC - Rock Creek • Portland General Electric • Port of Portland
bronze Colossae Church • D'Angelo Auto Sales • Evergreen Home Loans - The Cathy Kingery Team •M&M Marketplace • Majestic Realty Company • McDonalds-Locally Owned and Operated • Meta Fab, Inc. • Metro West Ambulance • Molina Insurance Group • Pacific Landscape Management • Pacific University • Pack First Properties, Inc. • Qorvo • Skanska USA Building Summit Bank • Sunpower • Wells Fargo Bank, NA • Westside Concrete Accessories & Supply
With all of the noise that goes on during the holiday season, there is a strong desire for a unique retail experience. What are some of the reasons to shop locally? Here are just a few….. 1. Personalized customer service. Small business retailers are going to go the extra mile to assist you in finding the perfect gift. These businesses are owned by your friends and neighbors. 2. Unique, one-of-a-kind items. Many locally owned retail stores stock specialty items that have been exclusively procured with the local community in mind. 3. It’s good for our local economy. The jobs you are supporting when shopping locally have a very positive impact on Hillsboro. Research shows more of the dollars spent in locally owned shops stay in our local economy.
4. Local artists need your support. Artists are business owners too! Consider the gift of local art this holiday season. There are so many options in Hillsboro to purchase oneof-a-kind artistic creations. Having a robust art scene is fundamental to any community. Purchasing art is paramount in continuing to attract artists to Hillsboro. 5. Prosperous local shops are a measure of vital downtowns and community support. The ask is simple. Make a list of people you are purchasing gifts for this year and think about how to make a lasting impression with your gift. Make an extra effort to find the cool, the unique, the “I’ve never seen anything like that” moment. Take a trip to Downtown Hillsboro to see what’s new and remind yourself of the great feeling you get when you support a locally owned retail business. Time your visit Downtown with the tree lighting event on December 3rd. Orenco is also filled with specialty retail shops that provide a different vibe for your shopping experience. You can enjoy the ice rink and hot chocolate from November 29th through January 5th. Winter village will be open with specialty craft items and unique, homegrown Hillsboro gifts. Finally, if you find yourself needing to shop online, be sure to use Amazon’s Smile to support local non-profits. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. There are several Hillsboro-based not-for-profit organizations that you can designate to support. Thank you for supporting Hillsboro’s vibrant retailers!
HILLSBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND
The replacement for Brookwood Elementary School is the model for two other new schools in the District.
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N 2017, District voters passed a $408 million, five-year capital construction bond. Its implementation fulfills what is called the “bond promise” to: prioritize safety and security; renovate and repair aging schools; relieve crowding and prepare for growth; and provide a modern education for all of our students. Every school in the District will benefit from renovations over the term of the bond. These projects vary by school and include: • “security trio” upgrades to entry access control, cameras, and intrusion alarms • seismic and roofing upgrades • dropoff/parking lot upgrades • mechanical upgrades to HVAC, plumbing and electrical • replacement of portables with permanent, modular buildings • separate gymnasium buildings at schools with currently-shared gym and cafeteria spaces •. extensive remodeling of aging schools, i.e., Hillsboro High and Reedville Elementary Schools • expansions at Evergreen Middle and Glencoe High Schools
• updated classroom technology • expansion of career-technical education (CTE) spaces • new, flexible classroom furniture Additionally, three new schools will be built. One is a replacement school that will open in fall 2020 on the existing Brookwood Elementary campus. The other two are in North Plains/Sunset Ridge (fall 2021) and South Hillsboro/Reed’s Crossing (fall 2022), where enrollment growth is anticipated as these developments are filled. A new transportation and support services facility will provide needed space for District buses, mechanics, and our new diesel mechanic CTE program. By serving the northernlying schools from this new Jacobson Road location instead of the current downtown Hillsboro location, the District will realize savings in time and fuel. 2019 is the second, and busiest, year of bond implementation. Many of this year’s projects were implemented and completed over the summer. The larger, multi-phased projects are currently in progress. Some of
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Remodeling of the media center at Hilhi is fully modernizing the building.
Glencoe High School is expanding with a new media center and classroom wing.
Eastwood Elementary’s new gymnasium will fill many school and community needs.
The new transportation facility can house 100 buses.
these projects are highlighted, while a summary of all of the 2019 projects is provided in the table below. In addition to building renovations, Eastwood and Mooberry Elementary Schools are receiving new playgrounds and gyms that benefit students by providing spaces for exercise and PE, and benefit the broader community by expanding recreational opportunities. The gyms are being built to the “immediate occupancy” seismic standard; in the event of a major earthquake, these buildings also may be used as community shelters. Future gyms at Jackson Elementary School’s new dropoff/ parking lot was completed in August 2019.
other elementaries in the District will follow their model. Hillsboro High School is undergoing extensive remodeling of every building. The gym and vestibule, new weight room, woodshop, administrative offices, and the business education building were completed in phase 1. Phase 2 is nearly complete: the media center and social science buildings are expected to be done by Oct. 29, and the creative arts building by Nov. 21. Portables (26 classrooms) have been brought onto campus to enable phases 3 and 4 to run concurrently and for all construction to be completed by Aug. 19, 2020.
Summary of 2019 Projects Acronyms used: CTE = career-technical education DAS = distributed antenna system FFE = furniture, fixtures and equipment
ES/MS/HS = elementary, middle or high school
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(with expected completion date*) Brookwood ES: replacement of school (August 2020) R.A. Brown MS: phase 2 summer building improvements (August 2020) Eastwood ES: new gym (January 2020) Evergreen: media center/classroom addition (April 2020) Glencoe HS: media center and cafeteria additions, south parking lot, summer 2020 building improvements (August 2020) Hillsboro HS: phase 2-4 major renovations, CTE spaces (August 2020) Liberty HS: modular building (November 2019) Mooberry ES: new gym and playground (April 2020) Poynter MS: phase 3 and 4 building improvements (February 2020) Transportation/Support Services: new satellite facility, CTE space (August 2020) *completion dates are subject to any additional scope required, permit/construction delays
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Evergreen Middle and Glencoe High Schools are also undergoing significant remodeling. Expansions include media center wings with classrooms to add enrollment capacity. Evergreen expanded its commons/cafeteria area to bring much-needed gathering space. Glencoe is also remodeling CTE areas; adding cafeteria space, a weight room, and team rooms; and renovating its parking lots. There are so many more bond projects, including those completed in 2018, and those yet to come in 2020 through 2022. Read more at: hillsboro-bond.org
R.A. Brown MS: phase 1 summer building improvements Century HS: turf field/lights, CTE spaces Eastwood ES: new playground, modular, building improvements Evergreen MS: building improvements, south parking lot Glencoe HS: north parking lot, summer 2019 CTE spaces and building improvements W.L. Henry ES: DAS, FFE Hillsboro HS: phase 1 renovations (business education building, woodshop, gym, weight room) Hillsboro Big Picture: building improvements Imlay ES: DAS, FFE Indian Hills ES: FFE Jackson ES: dropoff improvements, DAS Ladd Acres ES: domestic water pipe replacement, FFE Lenox ES: building/dropoff improvements, FFE Liberty HS: entry security, CTE spaces, chiller replacement Lincoln Street ES: DAS W.V. McKinney ES: parking lot finishes, FFE Minter Bridge ES: interior walls, FFE Mooberry ES: modular, building improvements Orenco ES: DAS, FFE Patterson ES: DAS, FFE Poynter MS: phase 1 and 2 building improvements Quatama ES: DAS, FFE Rosedale ES: DAS, FFE West Union ES: building improvements, FFE
The Board of Trade, founded in 1895, was the first ancestor to the Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. Their belief was “Any community betterment, growth, direction and determination springs from desire for change and leadership.� We believe the same holds true to this day, 125 years later! The Hillsboro Chamber continues the work began in 1895 to foster a vibrant economy, convene important discussions and collaborate with others to achieve greater outcomes. We invite your organization to take part in the celebration and history that brought the Hillsboro Chamber to where it is today. The Hillsboro Chamber, Where Business Happens Since 1895.
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• Premier logo placement on all of our Anniversary Celebration Events. • Special Celebration Sponsor logo/brand recognition in the Hillsboro Magazine 125th Anniversary Edition. • Logo/brand recognition on 125th Commemorative Wall Display in Chamber Classroom Homepage placement on our website for the year with hyperlink to your company’s site. • Prominent logo/brand recognition in our commemorative 125th keepsake photo book (given to Leading Investors, Point of Light Sponsors, key community partners). • Social media presence promoting Celebration events and activities throughout the year. • Celebration Sponsor recognition in all event-related marketing and promotional materials, including press releases, event eblasts to our members, community partners and key stakeholders.
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Calendar of Events JANUARY Release of the 125th Anniversary Edition of the Hillsboro Magazine
MAY Annual Awards Gala celebrating former Hillsboro Chamber Chairs and Leaders
FEBRUARY 18 Anniversary Celebration Launch Event
JULY Float entry in the Hillsboro 4th of July Parade
APRIL Tree Planting and Time Capsule burial at Shute Park
AUGUST Annual Parking Lot Party with Anniversary focus
OCTOBER Student Art Show Reception NOVEMBER Leading Investor & Celebration Sponsors Reception DECEMBER Holiday Party with Anniversary Cake & Celebration Wrap-Up
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
7:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR COMPLEX
Join us for the upcoming Green Business Symposium featuring a panel of business experts who will share innovative sustainability practices in Washington County with a focus on removing single-use products. Learn how businesses are working to eliminate single-use items, from take-out containers to plastic bags, and other disposable service ware. Washington County Green Business Leaders will also share how your business can earn the Green Business Award. Presenters Include: GoBox, Salesforce and the City of Hillsboro.
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Nate McConkie Vice President, Strategy & Business Integration, OHSU Tuality Healthcare Nate McConkie, MHSA, brings 10+ years of healthcare planning, strategy, market analysis and business development to Tuality. Before he worked at Tuality, he was the Director of Affiliation Strategy at OHSU where he worked closely with community hospital leadership and governing boards of multiple OHSU affiliates, including Columbia Memorial Hospital, Mid-Columbia
Medical Center, and Tuality Healthcare. He has broad clinical business development experience within neuroscience, oncology, women’s and children’s services, as well as hospital and critical care medicine. Nate grew up in the shadows of the Utah Wasatch mountains and loves to hike near and swim in cold bodies of water. Nate is also a pianist and organist. Nate and Missy and their three children have been in Oregon since 2012 and just love it.
Kevin Meier, CEBS, CLU Director, Group Sales, Kaiser Permanente Kevin is the Director of Group Sales for Kaiser Permanente. He is a Oregon native and graduate of Lebanon High School and Oregon State University. He has over 20 years of experience with the group insurance market in the State of Oregon and Washington; before and after the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Kevin holds professional designations of
both Certified Employee Benefits Specialist through the Wharton School of Business (CEBS) and is a Chartered Life Underwriter through the American College (CLU). He is a past CEBS Board Member. He is married with three grown children…and two cats. He thrives by playing competitive USTA tennis, hiking and biking. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering for Children’s Cancer Association, Meals on Wheels and Ronald McDonald House.
Jamie Sewell Regional Sales Director Oregon PacificSource Health Plans Jamie is the Regional Sales Director for Oregon for PacificSource Health Plans. She has worked in and around the health insurance industry and employee benefits for over 20
years. Prior to moving to PacificSource, Jamie was the Director of Sales and Marketing for The CHP Group, an integrative healthcare network and third party administrator. Jamie has 5 adult children and makes her home in St. Paul, Oregon with her husband, Tony.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Walters Cultural Arts Center 527 E. Main St. Hillsboro, 97124 $15 Members $25 Prospective Members The Hillsboro Chamber’s 2019 Healthcare Symposium gives business leaders and healthcare providers a unique opportunity to come together for an exchange of ideas relating to predicted changes in health care technology and policy, which will undoubtedly have a significant impact on both the healthcare industry as well as the business community. Our panel will field questions designed to start the conversation, but this is also a great opportunity for businesses to find out what changes to expect in providing healthcare benefits for their employees. Join us for this informative and important lunch and discussion on the future of healthcare in our community!
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4:00pm-5:00pm Chamber 101 @Hillsboro Chamber
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6:00pm-9:30pm Conéctate @Umpqua Bank 2870 NW Town Center Dr. Beaverton, OR 97006
NOVEMBER 13
4:00pm–5:30pm HillHub Unwind @HillHub
NOVEMBER 14
7:30am-10:00am Green Business Symposium @Washington County Fair Complex 873 NE 34th Ave.
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8:00am-9:00am Finance Committee Meeting @Hillsboro Chamber
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7:30am-8:45am 9:00am-10:00am Developers Real Estate Round Table Executive Committee Meeting @Hillsboro Chamber @Hillsboro Chamber
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4:00pm–5:30pm HillHub Unwind @HillHub
NOVEMBER 21
11:30am-1:00pm Professional Women’s Alliance@ Larkspur Landing 3133 NE Shute Road
5:00pm-7:00pm Hillsboro Young Professionals @Dick’s Country Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge 767 SW Baseline St. 4:00pm–5:30pm HillHub Unwind @HillHub
NOVEMBER 28
7:30am Board of Directors Meeting @Hillsboro Chamber Noon-1:00pm Ambassador Committee @Hillsboro Chamber
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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Bakery
Save The Date 2020Legislative Delegation Reception on Main Street
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NOVEMBER 9
JANUARY 9, 2020 4:30PM - 7:00PM
HILLSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
8:00am–9:00am WakeUp! Hillsboro @Farmington Gardens 466 SE Baseline Street Hillsboro, OR 97123
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HILLHUB H I L L S B O R O ’ S S TA R T U P C O M M U N I T Y
HILLHUB INVESTORS
Interested in sponsoring HillHub and the Hillsboro entrepreneurial community? 8:00am-9:00am WakeUp! Hillsboro @Location TBD
NOVEMBER 22
8:00am–9:00am WakeUp! Hillsboro @Good Feet Store 2035 NW Allie Ave
NOVEMBER 29
Hillsboro Chamber Closed
We still have some spots left!
NOVEMBER 23
NOVEMBER 30
Small Business Saturday
Contact Sara Zwicker at 503-707-9008 to learn more about this exclusive opportunity.
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NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
Welcome new board members Elizabeth Case and Brad Smith. Learn what they bring to the Hillsboro Chamber Board of Directorss, and what drives them to serve.
Question:
What unique attributes do you bring to the role of Hillsboro Chamber Board Member?
Elizabeth Case: As a small business owner and marketing consultant, I am always looking for efficiencies to make life easier, streamlined and more productive. As a new board member I’m bringing a fresh set of eyes to ensure we’re being as productive as possible. In my work with the Chamber to start HillHub I will also be encouraging ways to include and expand upon the resources available as HillHub continues to grow.
Brad Smith: I believe one of my attributes that I bring to the role of Hillsboro Chamber Board Member is the ability listen and analyze without talking. People generally think I am a quiet shy person, until they get to know me. That isn’t the case, I am not afraid to voice my opinion. I just like to figure things out before I speak. I feel this should be good as a board member because of the diversity of topics covered by the board.
Question: Which of the Chamber’s guiding principles, excellence, inclusivity, collaboration, fiscal
responsibility, professionalism, leadership, and value, do you find most personally meaningful and why?
Elizabeth Case: Collaboration. After the Hackathon in June I was asked to continue the work along with Tyler Geel as cochairs of Hillsboro Downtown Together. With the Chamber, the City of Hillsboro and Hillsboro Downtown Partnership we are bringing together three amazing organizations to truly collaborate and help best coordinate the needs and concerns of downtown business owners. Our first endeavor - the Wishing Tree has been an incredible success and proof that we can collaborate and do “just one thing” together. I’m excited for what’s up next!
Brad Smith: The Chamber of Commerce guiding principal of excellence. Excellence is defined as “The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.” I have lived in Hillsboro for much of my life. I am a product of the Hillsboro public school system. I am a property owner in the community. I have investments in the community. I work in the community. I have raised my family in this community. It is a unique place to live and work. The chamber plays a great role in this in many ways. I want this community to continue to thrive as an example to all the other communities in the state. This is one of the reasons I am proud to be a part of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, and I hope to help carry this guiding principal forward for future generations.
Question:
What is a key opportunity for the Chamber to further advance one or more of its five core program areas? (creating a strong local economy, representing the interests of business with government, providing networking & education opportunities, promoting the community and taking political action)
Elizabeth Case:
I am so proud of the work that the Chamber and the SBEC have done to launch HillHub earlier this year. As our city continues to grow rapidly I am excited that the Chamber continues to find innovative ways to support and grow our local economy. As a small business owner I am grateful for the space, community and resources available at HillHub. Developing a co-working space is a big leap and the Chamber saw the opportunity to fill a need in our community as we continue to grow and look for ways to help residents stay local.
Brad Smith:
The Chamber has key opportunity to advance a core program area of representing the interests of business with government for small business issues specific to certain industries. The chamber does a great job currently for issues that apply to a broad spectrum of business owners. Currently the environment for residential investment property owners/managers is one where an unfair economic burden is being placed on them. I believe the Chamber of Commerce can help represent these businesses that are being forced to carry the burden created by a larger market issue.
2020 CRYSTAL APPLE AWARDS
Recognizing Excellence In Education
In conjunction with American Education Week, the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce will begin accepting nominations beginning Monday, November 12th for those who go above and beyond to make education a great experience in Hillsboro. Nominations are reviewed in three categories: licensed staff, administration, and support staff.
April will mark the Hillsboro Chamber’s 15th Annual Crystal Apple Awards to honor excellence in education! This celebration recognizes outstanding leaders in Hillsboro’s public and private K-12 schools who help grow the workforce of tomorrow.
This is a great way for businesses to connect with the schools and to support educational excellence in Hillsboro! Every staff member who is nominated will be recognized at their school or workplace with a special, personal ceremony. Recipients of the awards will be announced at the Crystal Apple Celebration Dinner on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, January 29th. However, community members are encouraged to submit early, as only the first 50 nominations will be accepted. For additional information on how to make your nomination or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Genevieve Bogle at GenevieveB@hillchamber.org or 503-726-2145.
35th Land Use, Planning and Transportation Day is always a favorite of the Leadership Hillsboro Class because they get to take a Helicopter ride over the urban growth boundary out of Hillsboro Aviation, but that is not all that is fun and cool about this day! The class started out in the morning hearing from Hillsboro planners and actually running an exercise called Sharknado where they had the opportunity to plan the future of the downtown area taking location, money and demographics into consideration. After a MAX ride and a talk from a TriMet representative, they spent the afternoon at the Port of Portland, Hillsboro Airport where they not only had their helicopter ride, but also had the opportunity to tour Hillsboro Aviation and the newly renovated Nike hangar. The weather was perfect and the day totally fun!
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Professional Women’s Alliance
Thursday, October 24 Larkspur Landing Hotel 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM RSVP REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE ISN’T POWER; NAVIGATING THE GAP BETWEEN KNOWING AND DOING Special Guest Speaker Heather Morrison Heather Morrison helps women identify and correct the behaviors that are standing in the way of the life they desire and deserve. Morrison will share her experience in working with the gap between knowing and doing. If you had a clear vision of what you need to do, and an action plan to get there you can live the life you desire and deserve. Contact Dara Schumacher at DaraS@hillchamber.org for more information and to RSVP.
Jenn Klotz, 2019 ATHENA International Women’s Leadership Award Recipient The Hillsboro Chamber presented Jenn Klotz, with the 2019 ATHENA International Leadership Award on October 17th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Hillsboro. The award celebrates exemplary leadership and is given to someone who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession and provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community. In Jenn’s role as the Community Relations and External Communications Manager for Genentech Hillsboro, she focuses on building relationships and making connections. She has dedicated her career to recruiting, mentoring and providing opportunities for women to grow
Jenn Klotz
Community Relations and External Communications Manager, Genentech professionally. Jenn also oversees volunteer teams that build relationships with nonprofit community organizations through funding and volunteer engagement. Jenn has committed herself to education and works alongside community school divisions with their K-12 STEM programs. She serves on several boards, including the Children’s Cancer Association, Intel Community Advisory Board, American Heart AssociationGo Red for Women, and Cascade Aids
Project. Jenn is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties and for seventeen years has given of her time and talents to Heart of Hope International, helping underprivileged children. We are delighted to recognize her leadership and focus on mentoring volunteers, colleagues, and children and her empowerment of female leaders!
Thank You to The Sponsors Of The 2019 ATHENA International Washington County Women’s Leadership Awards
BECOME A 2020 LEADING INVESTOR Interested in amplifying your Hillsboro Chamber Membership?
Membership in the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is one of the best investments your company can make and taking your membership to the next level couldn’t be easier! Become a Leading Investor in 2020. Leading Investor investment opportunities provide distinguished businesses added visibility, recognition and involvement. There are investment options at every level providing access to businesses large and small. Contact the Hillsboro Chamber today to discuss how you can become a Leading Investor.
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WELCOME NEW LEADING INVESTORS US Bank, Hillsboro Phone: (503) 640 4796 www.usbank.com 210 E Main St.
US Bank, North Hillsboro Phone: (503) 640 5654 1661 NE Cornell Rd. Hillsboro, OR 97124 3430
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Cassie Righter Success Coach Phone: (503) 758 9481 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Cintas Corporation Phone: (503) 283 7733 14109 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230 Cobot Team LLC Phone: (503) 603 2080 12540 SW 69th Ave Portland, OR 97223 Inside Out Home Inspections, LLC Phone: (503) 939 9256 Hillsboro, OR 97124
Lawn & Irrigation Technologies NW Phone: (971) 329 6343 2900 SE Cornelius Pass Road #336 Hillsboro, OR 97123
Wealth Management Merrill Lynch Phone: (503) 221 4629 1211 SW 5th Ave. Ste. 2400 Portland, OR 97204
Oregon Fish Company, LLC Phone: (503) 966 3474 2038 NW Aloclek Dr. #218 Hillsboro, OR 97124
Be Vida Health LLC Phone: (503) 997 1802 Hillsboro, OR 97124
Orenco Learning Club Phone: (971) 371 8526 6281 NE Cherry Drive Hillsboro, OR 97124
Hillsboro Community Foundation Phone: (503) 709 8426 PO Box 808 Hillsboro, OR 97123
ProLift Doors of Portland Phone: (503) 308 6096 Hillsboro, OR 97124
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 39 Years Hawthorn Farm Learning Years, Inc.
37 Years City of Hillsboro Hillsboro School District 1J 30 Years Tualatin Valley Waste Recovery/ Hillsboro Landfill, Inc. 26 Years Columbia Bank Hillsboro 25 Years RonJons Unlimited Inc. 22 Years Element Materials Technology 18 Years Phil Sperr Therapeutic Associates Hillsboro Physical Therapy
17 Years Fred Meyer, Inc. Imbrie Dr. John Shadden, Attorney At Law Johnson’s Roofing, Inc. Specialty Heating & Cooling Sumitomo Electric Semiconductor Materials, Inc. 15 Years The Goddard School The Streets of Tanasbourne LLC 14 Years Cooltek LLC Umpqua Bank Orenco 13 Years Acumed, LLC Edible Arrangements Elk Cove Vineyards 12 Years Aloha Construction Services, Inc. Coastal Farm & Ranch The Human Bean Hillsboro New Beginning Salon Spa 11 Years Center for Dermatology & Laser Surgery
9 Years Cain Denture Centers Evergreen Home Loans
8 Years Tanasbourne Grocery Outlet 7 Years 4th Main: Tokola Properties Inc. Curry & Crust Indian Cuisine Hicken Medical Clinic McDonald’s West Union Platform 14 6 Years Carpet Surgeon Inc. Senator Betsy Johnson Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill 5 Years Alliance Packaging Hillsboro Bobadilla Law, PC Hillsboro Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ITech Painters Opus Interactive Inc. Stanford’s Restaurant & Bar 4 Years Malmedal Plumbing, Inc. OEN - Oregon Entrepreneurs Network TeamLogic IT
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SCHOOL TO CAREER Manufacturing Day 2019-Bigger and Better 29 different manufacturers opened their doors to share their wisdom, experience and skills with local high school students on National Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 4, 2019. School to Career facilitated a big jump in participation this year, increasing attendance by 22% from last year. Almost every local high school from Washington County participated in one or more of the 20, twostop tours. The experience was full of information about manufacturing careers including education and skills requirements, salary ranges, hands-on activities, tours and more. Student comments: “My favorite part was gaining more knowledge of future careers.” “Today I learned about atmospheric pressure and how parts in machines are shaped.” “One thing I was surprised about was that there are so many jobs available.” This event could not have happened without our manufacturing partners and sponsors. Are you interested in participating in Manufacturing Day 2020? Contact heatherf@hillchamber.org
THANK YOU 2019 MFG DAY SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
Acumed American Precision Industries Axiom Electronics BDE Manufacturing Technologies Davis Tool Inc. Edwards Vacuum Epson Portland Inc.
SILVER SPONSORS Fought & Co. Fusion-EMS GM Nameplate Leupold & Stevens Inc. Oracle Predator Software Inc. R & D Plastics LLC Ramsay Signs Inc.
Shields Manufacturing Sightline Applications Ultimate 3D Vanguard EMS Vernier Software & Technology Vision Plastics Western Precision Products Inc.
BRONZE SPONSORS NW Polymers Woodfold Mfg Inc.
LAST CALL! Hillsboro Magazine Advertising Deadline Fast Approaching! Hillsboro Chamber advertisement opportunities have a different reach than other local media opportunities. We reach both the local and tourist markets. Our focused advertisement media connects you with new customers. Our publications are in the Portland Airport, local hotels, and travel centers which are not accessible to local advertising venues and media outlets. Our publications also go out to local homes, distributed to numerous local businesses, government agencies, stores, and more. We also reach people moving to the area and that are looking for places to live and ways to make their move easier and more convenient. This is a great opportunity to increase your loyal customer base. Get the business you deserve by reaching out to the people who are looking for what you offer in a unique and focused way.
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