September 2019
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OUR COMMUNITY IS GROWING:
SOUTH HILLSBORO COMES ALIVE “I’m so delighted to see the feature story on Reed’s Crossing and the South Hillsboro community that is under development. How long has it been? Sarah McGraw-Plaster
20 years in the making?
This is an exciting time for our city and the opportunity to welcome new residents to our community. Businesses will benefit from new customers, and the non-profit community will have new hands and hearts to amplify our causes. Yes, good things come to those who wait… and wait… and wait! Reed’s Crossing has been an enormous development project in the works for many years. The project necessitated collaboration and coordination through multiple processes and channels including a railroad crossing, infrastructure, permits and lots of changes. It’s clear that it will take years to feel the full impact of the South Hillsboro development and the process of complete development. However, it is so nice to see the houses being built and
the “For Sale” signs posted. We have great appreciation for Newland Communities, Butternut Creek and Pahlisch Homes Inc. As developers and landowners, they were so patient and we are hopeful it has paid off for them as they reach key milestones throughout this project. Here are just a few of the impressive stats regarding South Hillsboro: • Nearly 2 decades of master planning • 1,400 acres for residential development • About 8,000 residences of diverse types, architectural styles, and price ranges • Housing options for nearly 20,000 community members to help meet the needs of the City’s growing workforce • 286 acres of new parks and open spaces • 15 miles of new, multi-use trails, colocated with planned school facilities • 1 multi-modal transportation network with world-class bicycle infrastructure and transit service • 2 mixed-use Town and Village Centers providing a range of shopping, services, and gathering spaces As you can imagine, Reed’s Crossing is one of the largest developments underway in the State of Oregon. Hillsboro often finds itself in the limelight for key achievements. There has been much history and many leaders involved in this massive undertaking and we tip our hat to you all! I know I’m looking forward to seeing the moving trucks back up to driveways and garages with families excited to be a part of this great community.
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
Chamber Officers 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 Renee Bruce, 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 September 25th, 2019 is the deadline to submit news items for consideration in the October 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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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
CANDIDATE TRAINING ACADEMY By Josh Tompkins
Chair, Hillsboro Chamber Public Policy Committee Business Development Director, Dicks Auto Group
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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce has long been one of Washington County’s premier professional networking resources consistently providing its 800-plus member organizations ample opportunity to connect with one another and grow their business. If you need a connection, just call the Chamber. What most members don’t necessarily know, however, is just how hard Chamber staff and volunteers work to represent their members on the political front here in Hillsboro and at the capitol building in Salem.
The agenda is full of useful information including the basic nuts-and-bolts of campaigning – filing to run, setting up a PAC, fundraising, volunteer management, self-promotion and marketing – and will conclude with a panel discussion on how the Chamber of Commerce can help a candidate navigate the murky waters of a full campaign. The Candidate Training Academy is non-partisan by design, and truly has been created to develop effective candidates in Washington County on a grassroots level.
Chamber President Deanna Palm staffs the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee and participates on the Hillsboro Chamber PAC – a separate organization that focuses on political fundraising – both of which create opportunities like this month’s 2019 Legislative Session Debrief, where members have the chance to interact personally with elected officials and ask questions about how they are working to represent the business community during the legislative session. In addition to the debrief, the Chamber also organizes opportunities for members to visit Salem and engage with legislators every year. Most recently the Chamber hosted a meet-and-greet breakfast with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden. The Hillsboro Chamber PAC interviews and endorses pro-business candidates.
The outcome from the 2019 legislative session has left Oregon businesses in a tight spot and staring down an avalanche of additional taxes and regulations coming down the mountain. Due to the great amount of agriculture, tech and smallbusiness entrepreneurship, Washington County continues to be the straw that stirs the economic drink in our state, and the Hillsboro Chamber is taking every opportunity to cultivate a business-forward electorate. We owe it to ourselves to turn up the volume of the pro-business voice at home and in Salem. We believe that this is the next logical step in doing just that.
The Hillsboro Chamber PAC has taken up an effort to collaborate with local elected officials, business leaders and likeminded, pro-commerce organizations across the political spectrum to create its own Candidate Training Academy set to take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Chamber office. The goal of this new half-day training session is to get ahead of the game and begin to cultivate potential candidates considering running for any level of office – from dog catcher to city council to state senator or representative.
If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in the upcoming Candidate Training Academy, or would like to become more involved overall in the Chamber’s political advocacy efforts, please contact President Deanna Palm at deannap@hillchamber.org.
REED’S CROSSING:
SOUTH HILLSBORO’S PREMIER, MASTER PLANNED, NEW HOM
Reed’s Crossing will offer a variety of housing choices including rentals, condominiums, and single-family hom Hillsboro’s job market is booming and while, for business owners, it’s been wonderful to see, the need for housing in Washington County has risen dramatically, radically outpacing supply. Reed’s Crossing, a new, mixed-use, master planned community by Newland, answers that need by offering a variety of housing options, picturesque streetscapes and a planned town center that will serve as a community hub for residents and non-residents alike. Over the project’s 10 year lifespan, Reed’s Crossing plans to turn 463 acres into approximately 3,500 new homes. But what does this mean for Hillsboro? The benefits might surprise you!
WHAT IS A MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY? Master-planned communities are designed to create an optimal mix of residential homes, businesses and parks ¬– where all of the community’s key elements have been carefully planned and considered long before the first home is ever built. While older master-planned communities might have centered around a large amenity like a golf course, newer master-planned communities are more focused on millennial homebuyers and their desire for city-like conveniences—at an affordable price point. In the case of Reed’s Crossing by Newland, the community will offer a variety of housing options, miles of trails, open space, parks, community gathering areas, an elementary school and learning centers, along with planned community events and a proposed Town Center, with shops, restaurants and services, that is slated to break ground in 2020. Newland has a lengthy record of success in new markets by creating neighborhoods that are intentionally designed and created with homeowners in mind and that only get better with time. Over the lifespan of a community, Newland re-envisions plans and program mixes to adapt to changing market demand, family formations, and changing buyer preferences, incorporating lifestyle amenities, neighborhood centers, office parks, schools, and civic uses. Extensive research uncovers what homebuyers want in a community, neighborhood, and home, what matters to them, and how they want to live. “A key factor in choosing the site for Reed’s Crossing was the under supply of housing in Hillsboro,” says David Brentlinger, VP of Operations for Reed’s Crossing by Newland. “We have the luxury of solid employers like Nike and Intel nearby and there are currently more jobs in the area than available homes. Through our research we were able to determine¬ how far people were commuting and realized that if we could provide housing close to these booming employment centers, employees’ commutes would be reduced quite a bit, thereby increasing the quality of life.”
PROTECTING THE ECO SYSTEM WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN Building new housing is by nature a disruptive process, that’s why every phase of development in Reed’s Crossing is informed by sustainable, best practices. Running right through the heart of the community is a 23-acre Greenway, connecting neighborhoods through a variety of multi-modal trails. This natural amenity offers much more than just open space – within the Greenway there are several wetland ponds, hand-planted with 200,000+ plugs of native grasses to promote water quality and biodiversity, while creating a habitat inviting to local wildlife. You’ll also find a pollinator garden designed to attract butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators that the local ecosystem depends on. The Greenway also helps protect against flooding and maintains the local watershed by filtering and cleaning runoff from streets and homes before it enters nearby Gordon Creek. Strict guidelines have been established to preserve topsoil and to keep pollutants out of the water system.
SMART HOMES BUILT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS By requiring sustainable and energy efficient construction practices, Reed’s Crossing improves Hillsboro’s livability, while reducing waste and benefiting the environment. Every home at Reed’s Crossing will be built to Earth Advantage Silver home certification standards or greater. This means strict, green building regulations are being met in five different categories: energy efficiency, healthy indoor air quality, resource efficiency, environmental responsibility, and water conservation. In addition, each residential home offers smart home technology to reduce energy consumption while greatly increasing convenience for those who live there. Smart thermostats and water heaters that can be easily programmed and adjusted to reduce unnecessary energy expenditure are available in each home. Also, the homes are built to be solar ready, allowing for the efficient installation of solar power systems. All homes are also designed to be ready for advanced battery-based energy storage systems and for an electric vehicle charging station, all of which can reduce electricity bills and carbon footprints.
Education Meets Innovation Sustainability also means educating future generations. The Hillsboro School District currently owns 40 acres in Reed’s Crossing and is planning to build two or three elementary schools and one middle school. The first proposed elementary school is anticipated to be completed by 2022, and early residents of the community will be able to have their children be part of bringing this resource to life. In addition, Reed’s Crossing is working with the Hillsboro School District to design an outdoor S.T.E.A.M. education area to help young people learn about being a good partner for the ecosystem we all share.
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THE TOWN CENTER: BRINGING CONVENIENCE TO THE COMMUNITY For many years to come, Reed’s Crossing will benefit both residents and the region through community-focused and innovative design initiatives. The proposed Town Center is planned to bring shopping, dining, entertainment, and a vibrant way of living day and night to the Hillsboro community. There are plans to have places to get groceries, meet up for coffee, go out for a drink, or even see a doctor. This upcoming retail space will bring convenient services, living wage jobs and reduced regional traffic as the Town Center will be located within walking distance of Reeds Crossing. A BENEFICIAL ADDITION TO HILLSBORO As Hillsboro continues to grow, Reed’s Crossing is committed to growing along with it – in ways that are both seen and oftentimes, unseen. For instance, with the addition of new Hillsboro residents, the growing tax base will benefit the Hillsboro School District, our city’s first responders and all city and county services that depend on tax dollars for funding. And how about that traffic? The addition of a housing community like Reed’s Crossing will help reduce commute times for the large number of employees driving to work from outside of Hillsboro. Living at Reed’s Crossing allows those commuters to spend more time doing what they enjoy, rather than fighting traffic. How will this affect local business? Throughout the development of Reed’s Crossing, Newland has remained committed to improving the economy by hiring local workers. From contractors to consultants to construction workers, upwards of 95% of the employees working to build Reed’s Crossing are from the surrounding areas, stimulating the local economy and circulating money back into Hillsboro businesses. Win. Win. Win.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1019 PUTTING GREEN & DRIVING RANGE OPEN AT 10:00 A.M. SHOT GUN START AT NOON Come join us for an exciting afternoon of golf at The Reserve Vineyard and Golf Club! Only a few opportunities remain to participate in this fantastic event. Sponsoring a hole at this tournament will get your company name in front of a field of golfers providing you with valuable exposure all while you are having a great time! The theme of the Hillsboro Chamber’s 14th Annual Golf Scramble is Television Sitcoms. You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to participation. This is a day you, your clients, and your team can spend out on the course having a good time before summer draws to a close. For 14 years in a row The Reserve has opened it’s 350-acre facility and club house for this signature event exclusively for Hillsboro Chamber members. The property includes a 40,000 square foot chateau-style clubhouse, which is the undeniable centerpiece of this spectacular property. It is as functional as it is beautiful, with services and amenities that will exceed your expectations. Teams will have the opportunity to play on course that is the home to several high-profile signature events, including Peter Jacobsen’s Fred Meyer Challenge, the country’s largest non-sanctioned PGA Tour event, PGA Champions Tour Major and the JELD-WEN Tradition. The course is a favorite among the Pros too, attracting golf icons like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. There are a limited number of teams and sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Genevieve Bogle to register or for more information at 503-726-2145 or Genevieveb@hillchamber.org.
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IN ACTION
2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION DEBRIEF
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1019 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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a champion for the business community, the Hillsboro Chamber’s role and value proposition is providing our members a way to engage with and provide feedback to our Legislators. 2019 was a tough Legislative Session for the Hillsboro business community and beyond. The passage of the Commercial Activities Tax, Paid Family Leave and other regulations have a big impact on business owners large and small in our community and beyond. Legislators, Representative Janeen Sollman, Rep. Susan McLain, and Rep. Ron Noble, will be at the Hillsboro Chamber on Thursday, September 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to share the results of the 2019 Legislative Session and to address any questions from the business community. This session is sponsored by Inline Commercial Construction and Fordham & Company. Due to the generosity of our sponsors this is a free event for members, but RSVPs are required. To RSVP contact deannap@hillchamber.org or visit the Chamber website Rep. Ron Noble
Rep. Janeen Sollman
Rep. Susan McLain
at www.hillsborochamberor.com.
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ROBBY HAMMOND SELECTED AS HILLSBORO’S NEXT CITY MANAGER
The Hillsboro City Council’s unanimous decision follows a nationwide recruitment
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Hillsboro City Council has selected Interim City Manager Robby Hammond to become Hillsboro’s next City Manager, serving at the direction of the City Council. The Council’s unanimous decision follows a nationwide recruitment that attracted 37 City Manager applicants from across the country. “As a Council, we were in a position of strength, choosing from such high-quality leaders. In the end, we were united in our strong belief that Robby Hammond is the best person to lead Hillsboro,” said Mayor Steve Callaway. “In Robby, we have a person who is part of our community and who is committed to Hillsboro’s successful future. “We have a leader who has now served as Interim City Manager for seven months. Robby has led our organization with skill and expertise. He is respected and supported throughout the community.”
Experience in Hillsboro
Hammond has served as Hillsboro’s Interim City Manager since January 2019 — leading Hillsboro’s 101,920 residents and the City’s 1,300 employees — following the departure of former City Manager Michael Brown. Hammond previously had served as Assistant City Manager since 2016. He joined the City of Hillsboro in 2012 as Human Resources Director, following seven years with the City of San Antonio, Texas. “I am excited and honored to be selected as Hillsboro’s next City Manager, and grateful for the tremendous support I have received during the last eight months,” Hammond said. “My family and I love to call Hillsboro home. Hillsboro is large enough to provide so many incredible amenities and city services, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. We have excellent police and fire services, and our parks and libraries are amazing. We are also a vibrant and welcoming community with tremendous diversity. Hillsboro has a strong reputation of forward
thinking and strategic planning, which has prepared us well for our current and future growth. All of these attributes make Hillsboro ideal for me, both personally and professionally, and I am grateful to be a part of this community.” Hammond has both a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in city planning and resource management from Brigham Young University.
The Recruitment Process
Earlier this year, the City Council called for a nationwide search to recruit Hillsboro’s next City Manager. In April, City Councilors held listening tours at four community gathering places to hear recommendations from community members about what to look for in a City Manager. “The Council has worked diligently and thoroughly to make sure the community’s priorities and desires have been a part of the process throughout,” Callaway said. In May, the City launched its national recruitment effort with a recruitment video and a position profile developed by the City Council with input from community members, community partners, and City staff.
Thoughts from the rest of the Hillsboro City Council about selecting Robby Hammond Council President Fred Nachtigal:
“After an in-depth search, Robby rose to the top of a large group of well qualified candidates. He has demonstrated his leadership ability and understanding of both Hillsboro and the Council’s vision, throughout his time as Assistant City Manager and, more recently and importantly, his time as Interim City Manager. Robby is extremely well qualified for the position — in temperament, education, and experience — and I very much look forward to working with him, into the future.” Councilor Olivia Alcaire: “Following a nationwide search, Robby Hammond is the right choice for City Manager because of his leadership with staff, support of the Council, and his
commitment to equity and inclusion that will continue to make Hillsboro the best place to live, work, and play.” Councilor Kyle Allen:
“I’m proud that after an intensive national search, we found such an incredible leader for our city right in our own backyard. I’m looking forward to Robby’s continued service to Hillsboro and the positive leadership he has demonstrated that makes our city a great place to live. Robby has extensive management experience at several levels of city government, both in Hillsboro and in other states. We are so lucky to have such a thoughtful and dynamic leader serving our city.” Councilor Anthony Martin:
“Robby has done a great job of incorporating community and Council priorities into how the City operates. This includes the Draft Equity Statement and identifying Council priorities in the City’s budget. With Robby, I look forward to continuing to ensure the City reflects the values and visions of the community and Council.” Councilor Beach Pace:
“The candidate pool was highly competitive and I feel great about selecting Robby as our new City Manager. Over the past seven months, he has performed well as the Interim City Manager. I am excited to continue working with him, both individually and as part of the Council. Robby has the experience and the desire to innovate and take on new areas of growth, including our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. This will enable him to lead the City staff powerfully into the future.” Councilor Rick Van Beveren:
“During his tenure as Interim City Manager, Robby Hammond demonstrated his considerable management and leadership skills. He has done an excellent job, keeping and even accelerating the key initiatives the City has undertaken, while earning the trust and confidence of Councilors, senior leadership, staff, and the community members he serves. As City Manager, Robby will provide steady, competent, fiscally responsible, and principled leadership as Hillsboro grows into an even brighter future.”
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Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PST Embassy Suites Hotel - Hillsboro 20001 NW Tanasbourne | Drive Hillsboro, OR 97124 The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leadership and is reflective of a quote by Plato: What is honored in a country will be cultivated there. Over 7,000 recipients have been honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award since the program’s inception in 1982. The award is presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive.
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The Hillsboro Chamber proudly partners with Genentech and ATHENA International to honor a distinguished, business-minded woman leader in Washington County. This event brings together accomplished female leaders, corporate executives, business owners, and young professionals. It features a keynote speaker and an awards ceremony. This is a very special afternoon recognizing the incredible strength and depth of women’s leadership in our community.
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RSVP is Required Award Nomination Criteria: ATHENA Leadership Award Nominees must meet each of the following three criteria: • Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession • Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community • Actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential Do you know someone in our community who should be nominated? Contact Genevieve Bogle at 503-726-2145 or GenevieveB@hillchamber. org by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019.
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LATINX BUSINESS OUTREACH The Latinx Business Outreach Manager, Nansi Lopez
has been hard at work to make sure we deliver on some suggestions made from the Latinx community. The work has not been easy, however the chamber is committed in supporting our Latinx business community. Ms. Lopez has been meeting with local government agencies and business owners about some of the barriers our Latinx businesses encounter in the process of conducting business. The chamber will continue to support these efforts as our role
as a convener. We understand that the road to change is challenging however, we collectively believe that it’s what makes our business community and the community at large stronger. Thanks to the local Latinx community leaders, elected officials, business owners, chamber members, and partners for the support and allowing us to hear your voices. We’ve heard the voices and today we begin the process of making good on some of the suggestions made. It’s a little step in our path to transformative change.
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Thursday, September 26th 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Larkspur Landing Hotel 3133 NE Shute Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Guest Speaker: Danielle Isaac Members: $15 Perspective Members: $25
We hope all of Hillsboro’s professional women will make plans to join us for Professional Women’s Alliance on Thursday, September 26. Our guest speaker is Danielle Isaac. Danielle is a #1 BestSelling Author, Life Mastery Coach and Business Start-Up Coach. The topic will be “Turning Your Passion Into Profit”. She will also include some tips on self-care to keep you on the path of success. You don’t want to miss this event. Register today at hillsborochamberor.com.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT As luck would have it, the perfect spot was right next door. “We decided to expand our 7,000 square foot butcher shop and custom shop into a much larger 21,000 square foot space next door to better serve both our retail and our custom customers,” the Millers explain. “Our customer base has steadily grown in all three of our sectors – butcher shop, café, and custom shop. In order to keep up with the demand and quality of our products, we knew we needed a larger facility to provide the excellent service and quality we hold ourselves to.”
THE MEATING PLACE has been feeding Hillsboro and
beyond with the highest quality meats for the better part of 40 years, and lately growth has been a constant. Owner Casey Miller first studied the meat trade under founder Steve Crossley, and when he re-opened the butcher shop and cafe in 2013, he quickly started outgrowing his space. After two years of constant renovations, he and his wife Annie exhausted all expansion possibilities and knew it was time to look at a new, larger space to move into.
Now that the expansion is complete, butcher shop customers can expect a much larger selection of high-end meat, including charcuterie, ready-to-eat meals, a bigger selection of house-smoked sausages, larger variety dry goods, and even wine. The Meating Place also increased their capabilities for custom shop customers, too, with a larger facility to process more wild game and livestock, better serving the multitude of local farmers who partner with The Meating Place. Their popular café will soon have more room to serve and seat diners with fan favorites like their Elk Burger, Gouda Mac Salad, and Breakfast Burritos, in an expansion set for late 2019 or early 2020. The Meating Place’s butcher shop is located at 6585 NW Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro and the café is next door at 6495 NW Cornelius Pass Rd.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 5:00PM-7:00PM Welcome to Top Golf – the premier entertainment destination in Hillsboro and the location of our next gathering. Hillsboro Young Professionals are all about making connections and having a great time. It starts with play, fueled by food and drinks and all made possible through community. Hope to see you all there! Please sign up with Genevieve Bogle @ Genevieveb@hillchamber.org or 503-726-2145. Address: Top Golf- 5505 NE Huffman St. Hillsboro, OR 97124 *Reminder to passport holders that you are already signed-up. Please let us know you can attend.
ANNIVERSARY MILESTONES 41 YEARS Intel Corporation 37 YEARS Hillsboro Eye Clinic, P.C. 34 YEARS Four Seasons Bowling Center 29 YEARS Care Partners 28 YEARS Hillsboro Foot Clinic 26 YEARS T. J. Overhead Door Inc.
16 YEARS Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Le’Stuff Antiques, Inc. The Artfull Garden 15 YEARS Standard TV & Appliance 14 YEARS Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation 13 YEARS Willamette Dental Group – Hillsboro 12 YEARS The Salvation Army
25 YEARS Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home
11 YEARS AAA Hillsboro Service Center Burgerville USA Cornell Square
24 YEARS MagneLink, Inc.
10 YEARS Tinitron, Inc
23 YEARS Courtyard by Marriott Newland Real Estate Group
9 YEARS Impact Sign Co. Luke Dorf, Inc. Weichert, Realtors on Main Street
22 YEARS Hampshire Downs Apartments 21 YEARS Pinnacle Exhibits, Inc. Quatama Crossing Apartments 18 YEARS Aron Carleson 17 YEARS Best Western University Inn & Suites McMenamins Grand Lodge Valley View Mobile Court
4 YEARS Byzick and Company Lisa Ritchie Agency, Inc. Nora King Insurance Services Plum Hill Vineyards Seals Unlimited, Inc. T5 Data Centers Village Without Walls 3 YEARS Neighborhood Health Center Power Rents LLC 2 YEARS Hillsboro Dentist Office 1 YEAR Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Jon Lamoreaux, John L. Scott Real Estate McBee’s Shakes, Crepes & Cones LLC PAC Signing LLC
7 YEARS ABCO Bookkeeping Cascade Engineering ElectroMagnetic Investigations, LLC Five Star Electric, Inc. Hillsboro Hops Baseball Club Mary Kay Julia Murton Stack Infrastructure World Cup Coffee & Tea Service, Inc. 6 YEARS Right Fit Senior Living Solutions State Farm Derek D Spears Agency
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AFLAC Angel Escamilla Phone: (503) 791 9074 9123 SE Saint Helens St. Ste. 273 Clackamas, OR 97015 Crimson Automation & Design, LLC Phone: (503) 336 3323 Beaverton, OR 97006 Edward Jones, Chris Loogman Phone: (503) 648 3421 2605 SE TV Hwy, Ste. C Hillsboro, OR 97123
Faith Bible Christian School Phone: (503) 681 8254 8975 NE Walker Rd. #120 Hillsboro, OR 97006 Leora Organization & Redesign Phone: (971) 400 0375 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Portland Trail Blazers Phone: (503) 797 9840 One Center Court Ste. 200 Portland, OR 97227
Swinerton Phone: (503) 224 6888 342 SW Second Ave. Portland, OR 97204 TCC Phone: (971) 762 1177 2227 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy Hillsboro, OR 97123 Work It Fitness Centers LLC Phone: (503) 648 5400 1960 NE 25th Ave. Ste. 25 Hillsboro, OR 97124
HILLHUB OFFICE HOURS Twice a month, HillHub hosts a group of business owners and professionals to provide 1:1 support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Office Hours providers are experts in various in their field - all essential to growing a business.
Providers are available, free of charge, during a 1.5 hour window from 10am2:30pm. HillHub or Hillsboro Chamber membership is not required to benefit from this opportunity - All small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community are welcome to attend! Registration is required to reserve your time with your chosen provider. To attend, register below. Note: While registering please indicate your preferred provider and what time you are able to attend. Contact Sara Zwicker at 503-707-9008 or hillhub@hillchamber.org to reserve your spot.
Service Providers Available Wednesday: 10AM-11:30AM Stacey McCormack – Musimack Marketing musimackmarketing.com 11:30AM-1PM Matt Rouse – HookSEO hookseo.com 1PM-2:30PM Engred Chai – Armstrong Chai, Attorneys at Law armstrongchai.com Service Providers Available Thursday: 10AM-11:30AM Jeremie Murfin – Five Star Guitars fivestarguitars.com 11:30AM-1PM Carla Titus – Wealth and Worth Within wealthworthwithin.com 1PM-2:30PM Tom Engel – Vantage Point HR vantagepoint-hr.com
HILLHUB UNWIND
HILLHUB INVESTORS
Join us this Thursday for HillHub Unwind!
Interested in sponsoring HillHub and the Hillsboro entrepreneurial community?
The weekly happy hour is a chance to unwind while connecting with other community business owners and professionals.
We still have some spots left! Contact Sara Zwicker at 503-707-9008 to learn more
It’s FREE to come and guests are welcome!
about this exclusive opportunity.
SCHOOL TO CAREER TEEN MARKET COMPLETES SIXTH YEAR August 31
saw the last Teen Market until summer 2020. Twelve teams of students spent summer 2019 at three local markets; Tuesday Night Market, Hillsboro Saturday Farmer’s Market and Aloha Community Farmer’s Market selling their wares and learning about business first hand. To participate in STC’s Teen Market, area teens need to complete an application, an online Young Entrepreneur Course (SBA website) and attend three “Get Ready” meetings in the spring. Students learn how to market their products, set prices and understand the production process. The final meeting is a dress rehearsal where students set up their booths. Community volunteers attend each meeting to provide feedback to students on their products and display. st
This year we had several students that were Teen Market veterans and some that were participating for the first time. After surveying the students about their Teen Market experience, we learned: All respondents agreed that they felt prepared for their first market experience. When asked what they learned from their Teen Market experience, some students responded: “Good communication skills with people and customers.” “How to manage a small business.” “How to better interact with customers.” When asked what their favorite part of their Teen Market experience was, some students responded: “Making money and meeting new people.” “The connections I made at the market.”
Of course, none of this could be possible without the dedication of School to Career volunteers and the three local markets; Tuesday Night Market, Hillsboro Saturday Farmer’s Market and Aloha Community Farmer’s Market. Thank you for your continued support of School to Career and local students. Students will communicate with mentors through a variety of social media platforms (approved by parents) such as Skype, email, GitHub and more. The mentors/students will receive each other’s resume, connect virtually and select two projects to work on throughout their experience. Those projects could be, but are not limited to: • Creating a five-year career plan • Sharing your culture (recipe, activity, etc.) • Setting and attaining a goal • Reading and discussing a book • Creating a project STC will be prompting mentors and students with ideas for conversation (such as Ted Talks, interesting articles, etc.) throughout the experience. Students/mentors will be expected to reflect monthly on the experience. At the end of the experience, students will be able to meet local VELO mentors. Are you interested in becoming a Virtual Mentor or just have questions about this experience, please contact lisak@hillchamber.org.
THANK YOU TO THE 2019
FARM FRESH SPONSORS
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