Washington County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Small Business Entrepreneurs Council (SBEC) Monthly Meeting 2/3/2025 3:00 PM - 2/3/2025 4:00 PM

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:03:51 GMT

The SBEC meets virtually on a monthly basis. The zoom link is included in the registration confirmation.

Griffin's Place - Valentine's Day Dance 2/5/2025 5:00 PM - 2/5/2025 7:00 PM

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:50:40 GMT

Put on your favorite red or pink outfit and join Griffin’s Place for a night filled with dancing and fun! Enjoy sweet treats, exciting games, and festive music at Hidden Creek Community Center as we celebrate culture and friendship together! Registration ahead of time is highly encouraged!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/hillsborooregonparks/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=Griffin%27s%20Place&viewMode=list

The Art of Effective Networking 2/5/2025 4:00 PM - 2/5/2025 5:00 PM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:16:08 GMT

Join Us!

Want to know how to get more out of your networking time investment? Be sure to make time to join us for this quick, fun and easy class that will give you tips and ideas on how to network more efficiently. Networking with Zoom and much more! Brush up on your skill set. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Space is Limited! Register TODAY!

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Wake Up! Washington County with Meraki fitness Hillsboro & Ribbon Cutting! 2/7/2025 8:00 AM - 2/7/2025 9:00 AM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:13:08 GMT

Join us for Wake Up! Washington County.

See you all soon!

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Wake Up! Washington County is exclusively sponsored by Minuteman Mortgage for 2025!

API - Asian Pacific Islander Business Council Meeting 2/10/2025 3:00 PM - 2/10/2025 4:00 PM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:16:56 GMT

The Asian/Pacific Islander Business Advisory Council seeks to promote the economic prosperity of these communities by encouraging the growth of API entrepreneurship, advocating for the success of API businesses and professionals, and supporting community engagement with these diverse groups throughout Washington County.

*Asian and Pacific Islander groups as classified by the United States Census Bureau includes but not limited to: Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Pakistani, Thai, Hmong, Cambodian, Laotian, Taiwanese, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepalese, Indonesian, Sri Lankan, Native-Hawaiian, Samoan, Guamanian or Chamorro, Tongan

Washington County Chamber Public Policy Committee Meeting 2/12/2025 12:00 Noon - 2/12/2025 1:30 PM

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:50:09 GMT

The Washington County Chamber Public Policy Committee meets on a monthly basis, the second Wednesday, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting with the in-person meeting is held at the Chamber office. The email confirmation will include the link to the zoom meeting.

Advocacy & Policy Development Sponsors

WBN - Washington County Chamber Women's Business Network's Annual Galentine's Event 2/13/2025 5:00 PM - 2/13/2025 6:30 PM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:18:49 GMT

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

Wake Up! Washington County with Pacific Pines Golf & Social Club & Ribbon Cutting! 2/14/2025 8:00 AM - 2/14/2025 9:00 AM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:13:42 GMT

POSTPONED - Will Be Rescheduled Soon

Join us for Wake Up! Washington County.

See you all soon!

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Wake Up! Washington County is exclusively sponsored by Minuteman Mortgage for 2025!

Professional Development: Resume Building & Headshots 2/18/2025 12:00 Noon - 2/18/2025 2:00 PM

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:17:23 GMT

Looking to update your resume? Starting one from scratch? E hele mai to our FREE Resume Workshop on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 12 pm to 2 pm led by KALO’s Executive Director, Leialoha Ka?ula! The event will be held at the AloHa Resource & Community Center!

Learn from a seasoned professional with experience in both, corporate and non-profit settings. Talk story, connect with fellow attendees and at the end of the workshop - get your professional headshots taken from a staff member :)Sign up!

¡Conectate! with Umpqua Bank! 2/19/2025 6:00 PM - 2/19/2025 7:30 PM

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:10:43 GMT

Join Us for February Conéctate!

We’re excited to invite you to Conéctate, the Chamber’s signature Latinx/o business networking program. Our mission is to encourage engagement in a diverse community and to help businesses prosper and thrive through information, service, advocacy, and fun!

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Umpqua Bank – Downtown Hillsboro Branch
Address: 310 SE Washington St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Cost: Free!

Conéctate brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners for an evening of meaningful connections, resource sharing, and community building. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, gain valuable insights, or discover new opportunities, this is the place to be.

RSVP Today to reserve your spot and make the most of this networking experience!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Únete a Conéctate este febrero

Te invitamos a Conéctate, el programa de networking insignia de la Cámara para negocios Latinx/o. Nuestra misión es fomentar el compromiso en una comunidad diversa y ayudar a los negocios a prosperar a través de información, servicio, defensa y diversión.

Detalles del evento:

Fecha: Miércoles, 19 de febrero de 2025
Hora: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Ubicación: Umpqua Bank – Sucursal del centro de Hillsboro
Dirección: 310 SE Washington St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Costo: ¡Gratis!

Conéctate reúne a profesionales, emprendedores y dueños de negocios para una noche de conexiones valiosas, intercambio de recursos y fortalecimiento de la comunidad. Ya sea que quieras ampliar tu red de contactos, obtener información útil o descubrir nuevas oportunidades, este es el lugar para ti.

¡Confirma tu asistencia hoy! No pierdas la oportunidad de aprovechar esta experiencia de networking.

¡Esperamos verte allí!

LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council Meeting 2/19/2025 2:00 PM - 2/19/2025 3:00 PM

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:13:32 GMT

Community members and allies are encouraged to attend.

Meetings of the LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council take place via Zoom. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting link.

Thank you to our 2025 LGBTQ+ Business Advisory Council Supporting Sponsors:

Lunar New Year Bites of API 2/19/2025 4:00 PM - 2/19/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:22:58 GMT

Event Highlights:

Enjoy bites from local API community businesses
Sip on beverages and enjoy vibrant entertainment
Celebrate the Year of the Green Snake

We are excited to offer FREE food vendor tables to local API Washington County businesses to showcase and present their unique "bites" during the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and highlight your culinary expertise or cultural offerings.

Attendees will register for a nominal fee of $10 to experience this cultural celebration, making it accessible to all who wish to join in the festivities.

Reach out to Dara Schumacher at daras@wcchamber.org with questions.

Small Business Solutions Series--Conflict Resolution Panel--Dealing with Negative Reviews, Angry Customers, Employee Disagreements 2/19/2025 10:00 AM - 2/19/2025 11:00 AM

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:21:05 GMT

Join us for our upcoming Small Business Solutions Series Workshop: Conflict Resolution Panel to gain valuable insights on handling some of the toughest challenges small businesses face. This interactive session will feature three expert panelists: Jake Mead from Mead Agency and Associates, Duncan McArthur with Cascade AIDS Project, and Kara Kazemba from Ancora Wellness. Together, they will share practical solutions and proven tactics for managing negative reviews, diffusing situations with angry customers, and navigating employee disagreements. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader, this workshop will equip you with the tools to address conflict effectively and maintain a positive reputation and workplace environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and strengthen your conflict resolution skills!

AARP 2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 2/19/2025 4:00 PM

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:43:28 GMT

Recipe Day: Chicken Long Rice 2/20/2025 6:30 PM - 2/20/2025 8:00 PM

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:17:33 GMT

Put on your apron! It's still chilly outside and time for Chicken Long Rice! This month, we will be hosting an interactive workshop on how to make Chicken Long Rice! Participants will join the guest host in making this dish! We will cook together while learning about the history of the dish! You will receive an bag containing ingredients for the recipe along with a copy of the recipe to take home. Free to all community members!

Come cook with us!

Griffin's Place Cooking Class 2/20/2025 5:00 PM - 2/20/2025 6:30 PM

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:25:42 GMT

Join us for a fun night of cooking with friends! This class will be led by an experienced instructor, who happens to be a local Hillsboro transition teacher! This is a beginner friendly course where everyone will have the opportunity to learn kitchen health and safety rules, practice following a recipe, and put their cooking skills to use making a fun meal. All participants will get to enjoy what they cook and take home their cooking packets.

Wake Up! Washington County with Tall Fir Coffee and Ribbon Cutting! 2/21/2025 8:00 AM - 2/21/2025 9:00 AM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:14:09 GMT

Join us for Wake Up! Washington County.

See you all soon!

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Wake Up! Washington County is exclusively sponsored by Minuteman Mortgage for 2025!

HIIT The Next Level 2025 2/21/2025 6:30 PM - 2/21/2025 7:30 PM

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:29:27 GMT

Get ready to HIIT the floor in 2025 with Hip Hop HIITs®. "The Next Level 2025" is designed to help you usher in the new year with new moves. It is time to celebrate fitness, fun and a fabulous 2025! Get your ticket(s) today! https://www.hiphophiits.com/event-details-registration/hiit-the-next-level-2025-2025-02-21-18-30

Hip Hop HIITs® is an easy-to-follow format that combines dance cardio with high intensity interval training. This fitness format is simple enough for beginners, and challenging enough for advanced athletes and dancers.

Library Foundation Pairings & Pages 2/21/2025 6:00 PM - 2/21/2025 9:00 PM

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:08:15 GMT

Join us for wine pairings with a Northwest Harvest buffet dinner, a silent auction, and a conversation with David Adelsheim, a pioneer of the Oregon wine industry and Ambassador of Oregon Wine. Proceeds will go to the LFWC grant program that supports Washington County Cooperative Library Services and the Washington County Law Library.

Purchase tickets on our website: https://lfwcoregon.org/2025-pairings-pages/

$120 per person or $200 per couple.

Health Huddle - Stress Management Workshop 2/21/2025 6:00 PM - 2/21/2025 7:30 PM

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:23:56 GMT

Come join us in a pu?uhonua—a safe and welcoming space—where our community can openly kukakuka (discuss & share). Dr. Alycia Jackson and Mandi will be leading the discussion to talk about what stress is, the difference between healthy stress and unhealthy stress and discover some healthy stress coping techniques. Sign up here!

Thank Hillsboro its Friday! | ¡Gracias Hillsboro, es Viernes! 2/21/2025 12:00 Noon - 2/21/2025 1:00 PM

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:31:56 GMT

Thank Hillsboro It’s Friday (THIF) – Join Us This Friday!

We’re kicking off Thank Hillsboro It’s Friday (THIF) this Friday, February 21 at Paisanos Plaza from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM!

Location: 966 SE Oak St, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Come Experience, shop, eat & connect with fellow Chamber members and community leaders, and show your support for Latino-owned businesses in Hillsboro. This initiative is all about gathering, supporting, and celebrating the diverse entrepreneurs who make our local economy thrive.

How does it work? Just show up, enjoy a great meal, and be part of this movement to uplift local businesses—one Friday at a time!

Bring a colleague, and let’s make Fridays a time to celebrate local businesses!

¡Gracias Hillsboro, Es Viernes! Únete a Nosotros Este Viernes

Damos inicio a Gracias Hillsboro, Es Viernes este viernes 21 de febrero en Paisanos Plaza de 12:00 PM a 1:00 PM.

Ubicación: 966 SE Oak St, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Ven a explorar, comprar, disfrutar & conéctate con miembros de la Cámara y líderes comunitarios, y muestra tu apoyo a los negocios latinos de Hillsboro. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo reunirnos, apoyar y celebrar a los empresarios que hacen crecer nuestra economía local.

¿Cómo funciona? ¡Solo ven, disfruta una excelente comida y forma parte de este movimiento para impulsar a los negocios locales, un viernes a la vez!

Trae un colega y hagamos de los viernes un día para celebrar a los negocios locales. ¡Nos vemos el viernes!

Transportation Council Monthly Meeting 2/24/2025 11:30 AM - 2/24/2025 1:00 PM

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:54:01 GMT

Transportation Council Meeting

The Transportation Council is a monthly virtual meeting. Participation is open to Chamber members. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but registration will provide the zoom link meeting information in the confirmation email..

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Jen Little, Vice President of Public Affairs at jenl@wcchamber.org or Deanna Palm, President/CEO at deannap@wcchamber.org.

Black Excellence - The Entrepreneurial Pivot Starting Up and Standing Out 2/25/2025 5:00 PM - 2/25/2025 6:30 PM

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:47:29 GMT

"The Entrepreneurial Pivot: Starting Up and Standing Out"
How Pivots Shape Personal and Professional Impact

Join us for an inspiring evening as we explore the power of strategic pivots in shaping impactful careers and ventures. This event celebrates the resilience and adaptability of entrepreneurs and professionals who have leveraged their skills, experiences, and vision to carve unique paths in their industries.

Off the Clock! 2/26/2025 5:00 PM - 2/26/2025 6:30 PM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:19:44 GMT

Come and make some new friends, network, enjoy some treats and beverages with some of the best chamber folks!

Off the Clock! is after hours networking! This is a great opportunity to relax and unwind with fellow members and businesses. Come spend time in the community, learn more about each other in a fun atmosphere and have some tasty treats and beverages! Looking forward to seeing you there.

Chamber Morning Blend 2/26/2025 10:00 AM - 2/26/2025 11:00 AM

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:18:04 GMT

Come and join us for an Open House Style meet-and-greet at the Chamber office.

Throughout the year, the Membership Team will be arranging opportunities for collaboration, idea-sharing, relationship-building, and discovering the successful aspects of your business. We aim to find solutions for any challenges you may be facing. Take a break at the chamber and allow us to acquaint ourselves with you and your business requirements.

Coffee Sponsored by Insomnia Coffee Co.

WCYP Family Hustle- Cancelled 2/27/2025 4:30 PM - 2/27/2025 6:00 PM

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:42:32 GMT

Delivered by Tali & Christian | Don't miss this chance to level up your work-life balance!

Veterans Business Advisory Council (VBAC) Regular Meeting 2/27/2025 1:00 PM - 2/27/2025 2:00 PM

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:08:32 GMT

The Veterans Business Advisory Council (VABC) was established to empower and connect Washington County Veteran business owners and workforce to relevant community-wide relationships through leadership, professional development, collaboration and engagement.

The Veterans Business Advisory Council also invites Chamber members with a legacy of Veteran support to become involved – those include spouses of Veterans, military families, supporters and businesses providing special services to the Veteran community.

The Veteran’s Business Advisory Council meets the last Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This Council is currently meeting in hybrid form with the in-person meeting held at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Contact Christian Vzquez-Rivera at ChristianVR@WCChamber.org to learn more.