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March 2019 Washington County... Setting the tone for inclusive workforces
BOARD PRIORITY |
2019 PRIORITIES & PROGRAM OF WORK
On February 22, your Board of Directors of Committees/Task Forces and leadership
gathered to review work that was completed opportunities, go to the Chamber’s website.
in 2018 and to identify priorities for 2019. This will be a very exciting year for
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Mission: You will find a recap of the work that was the Hillsboro Chamber. HillHub will
To promote business prosperity and a healthy, diverse
community by providing information, services and accomplished over the past twelve months open next month offering opportunities
advocacy for our members. in t he Annua l Repor t, for emerging businesses to find onsite
President, Deanna Palm
DeannaP@hillchamber.org | 503.726.2146
which is included in this suppor t, resources, mentoring and
Graphic Designer / Brand Manager, Katharine Jepson month’s Business Advocate. assistance. The Chamber will conduct its
KatharineJ@hillchamber.org | 503.726.2149 I wa nt to be cle a r first Hack-A-Thon focused on downtown
that we were only able redevelopment a nd rev ita l i z at ion.
Chamber Officers
Chair to achieve this level of We’ll begin planning for the Chamber’s
Sarah McGraw-Plaster, Westside Concrete i mpor ta nt out put due quasquicentennial birthday in 2020!
Accessories & Supply
Past Chair to your investment and That’s 125 years championing business
Bob Grover, Pacific Landscape Management support of the Hillsboro in Hillsboro. What a party it will be!
Chair Elect
Jayne Bond, Permapost Products
Cha mber. Please ta ke T he H i l l sboro Cha mber never
Vice Chair some time to review the rests as there is always much work to be
Marc Cardinaux, Building Materials Specialties Repor t . Toget her, we done. Whether it’s taking a delegation
Vice Chair
Laura Moore, Express Employment Professionals really accomplished a lot! to Sa lem to advoc ate on beha l f of
Vice Chair I hope you are as proud Sarah McGraw- businesses or prov iding testimony
Carly Riter, Intel Plaster
Treasurer as I am of our results. As at t he Cit y of H i l l s b oro Ut i l it ie s
Aaron Eichenbaum, Aaron Eichenbaum CPA always, there is still much work to be done and Commission, we’ve got your back!
President
Deanna Palm, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
I look forward to continuing to engage with Your investment in the Hillsboro
you to determine what role you’d like to play Chamber provides us the opportunity
Chamber Directors as we begin to execute our 2019 work plan. to serve you at an amplified level. Take
Tiffany Butler, Whole Brain Creative
Patrick Cadiz, Law Offices of Patrick Cadiz You will note that our Board has developed a moment and read the word cloud on
Ron Davis, Davis Tool
Brandon Flint, Inline Commercial Construction
a list of priorities for 2019. Those priorities the front of the Annual Report and
Troy Gagliano, Portland General Electric have been included in the Annual Report and Program of Work document. Those
Tyler Geel, Insomnia Coffee Company Program of Work for 2019. This work is in are direct quotes from the Board of
John Grimshaw, Applied Materials
Robert Harris, Harris Velázquez Gibbens addition to or in support of efforts already Directors regarding the Chamber. I was
Steve Krautscheid, Tuality Healthcare underway at the Committee and staff level. humbled to hear the praise given and I
Jaime Miranda, M&M Marketplace
Mike Morey, The Standard If you’re interested in taking part in any of hope you too share the sense of pride in
Jeremie Murfin, Five Star Guitars our efforts, please contact Deanna Palm at the your association with the professional
Steve Nagy, Port of Portland
Tanya Nielson, Kaiser Permanente Hillsboro Chamber. We are always looking for organization that is your Hillsboro
Daniel Pierson, Nike Inc. business professionals who want to amplify their Chamber. Thank you for your support
Pam Williams, Epson Portland
involvement with the Chamber. For a complete list of and investment in the Chamber.
Ex Officios/Advisory Directors
Michael Brown, City Manager, City of Hillsboro
Renee Bruce, Community Action
Steve Callaway, Mayor, City of Hillsboro
Martha Callus-McLain, Pacific University
Andy Duyck, Washington County Commissioner
Chris Villa, PCC Rock Creek
Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor
Mike Scott, Hillsboro School District 1J
DEADLINES
March 15th, 2019 is the deadline to submit news items
for consideration in the April 2019 issue. News or
questions may be directed to the publications department
at 503.726.2149 or ShaylaK@HillChamber.org. All BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
submissions are subject to editing. Publication of any item
in the ADVOCATE is at the sole discretion of the Hillsboro In accordance with Hillsboro Chamber by- members is three years, but they are eligible
Chamber of Commerce. laws, members can be nominated to the to serve two 3-year terms.
Hillsboro Business ADVOCATE (USPS 675-030) is published Chamber’s board of directors by petition New board members will officially begin
monthly by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. bearing signatures of at least 25 members their term on January 1, 2020. For more
Periodicals Postage is paid at Hillsboro, OR. Included is in good standing. The petition would need information, please contact Deanna Palm,
$20.00 per year subscription. POSTMASTER: Send address
to be filed with the Nominating Committee President, at 503.726.2146 or deannap@
changes to Hillsboro Business ADVOCATE, 5193 NE Elam
by Friday, April 26, 2019. The term for board hillchamber.org.
Young Parkway Suite A, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6680
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT |
WORK WITH THE LATINX BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH AN EQUITY LENS…
A s ou r c om mu n it y c h a nge s we ’re Adelante Mujeres, Prosperidad (Centro implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
changing the way we implement “Where Cu lt u ra l), a nd M& M Ma rket place, in your workplace or business, please feel
Bu si ness Happens” at t he cha mber i n Lat in x Lead ing Investors, M W ESB free to contact the chamber and we’ll make
a great way t hat is event, ALL welcomed networking group. sure to connect you with great resources.
diverse, equitable, and These collaborations with local city and We’re here to support you and your business.
i nc lu s i ve . D i ve r s it y, government entities educate our Latinx Toget her we ca n accompl ish more!
Equit y a nd Inclusion business owners about their respective Read the report from Coa lition of
(DEI) are essential to agencies and making connections. The C o m m u n i t i e s o f C o l o r : h t t p : // w w w.
our workplace how purpose is to make the chamber as the coalitioncommunitiescolor.org/research-and-
we conduct business. go-to for all business needs. As you can publications/leadingwithrace-es
This last month we had see, we’re busy answering the call and D iver sit y & I nc lu sion for t he 21s t
our Board of Directors we’ ll continue it today and onward. Century Economy: https://secure.acce.org/
Planning Session I f you r work pl a c e or bu si ne s s clientuploads/directory/magazine_archive/
where we discussed wou ld l i ke i n for mat ion on how to winter2017/02_Winter2017_Cover.pdf
our priorities for 2019.
One of our 2019 goals
Nansi Lopez,
is t hat t he H i l lsboro
Latino Business
Chamber’s Leadership,
Outreach
Membership and staff
Manager
will reflect the Hillsboro
community, including gender, race, age
demographic a nd geographic location.
We’ve learned that Washington County is
the most diverse county in Oregon and our
city of Hillsboro is reflective of that. As our
city changes in a way truly rich in a myriad
of ways for our community of Hillsboro, it’s
essential to understand why this priority is
significant to the DEI work we’re doing here
Leading Investors
at the chamber. In 2018 we made a concerted Diamond Members
effort to make changes in the way we support
and do business with our Latinx community.
We had our staff attend a debrief from the
Coalition of Communities of Color report
named Leading with Race: Research Justice Platinum
in Washington County. This debrief included
various community leaders, elected officials,
and leaders of various organizations to
answer the Call to Action for change for our
communities of color. Leaders within our Gold
Dick's Auto Group • Edwards Realty Trust • Edwards Vacuum
community suggested that when we work
Embassy Suites • Fordham and Co. • Genentech • InnVentures
with communities of color, we need to include
Legacy Health • Newland Communities / Reed's Crossing • Resource One, Inc • Veta the Realtor
them in the conversations which include
change especially if the change is for them. Silver
We took on this Call to Action and Advanced Technology Group • Baker Rock Resources • Comcast • Epson • Heritage Bank • Hillsboro Hops
suggestions of the report and debrief to ensure Jones & Roth • La Imperial Panaderia Y Pasteleria • Northwest Natural
that the chamber is working on diversity, PCC - Rock Creek • Portland General Electric • Port of Portland
equity and inclusion within our organization
leadership, membership, staff and the work Bronze
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Inc. • Colossae • D'Angelo Auto Sales • Evergreen Home Loans - The Cathy Kingery Team
we do with our Latinx community. The work Hillsboro Pediatric Clinic • M&M Marketplace • Majestic Realty company • McDonald’s Locally Owned and Operated
has not been easy, but our staff is committed Meta Fab Inc. • Metro West Ambulance • Molina Insurance Group • Pacific Landscape Management
to this Call to Action. The work has included Pacific University • Qorvo • Skanska USA Building • Sunpower • Wells Fargo • Westside Concrete
business outreach, Spanish career day, The Leading Investors are a special group of members If your company would like to become a member of this
committed to support the Hillsboro Chamber of elite circle, contact Deanna Palm at 503.726.2146 or
partnerships with local non-profit agencies; Commerce through sponsorships at various financial deannap@hillchamber.org.
levels and through advertising.
WASHINGTON COUNTY...
Setting the tone for inclusive workforces
Washington County... Setting the tone for inclusive employment supports other than sheltered services. In 2015
workforces. For many people who experience disabilities a settlement was reached that is now shaping the future of
there are often significant barriers to employment. None more employment services in Oregon. Workshops are closing
challenging than social stigma and decades of a culture of down one by one and more people than ever are accessing
workforce marginalization. Slowly this paradigm is changing supported employment services. See Lane v. Brown.
and people with Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities In the spirit of Hildah
are making progress out of a Highbe’s dream of supporting
structure where they face 85% people with disabilities to reach
unemployment rates and wide their maximum potential, TVW
spread underemployment. started its newest division in
People who experience IDD 2014, Career Development
have not always had the Services (CDS). This division
opportunities to reach for their focuses on supporting people
dreams and pursue a meaningful who experience barriers
job where they earn at least to employment by offering
minimum wage. Historically, community based supported
many people who experienced employment services. TVW
developmental disabilities were provides services for jobseekers
not considered qualified, or of all abilities and help them
ready for the general labor identify career paths suited
market. Those who wanted to their interests, talents, and
jobs worked predominantly skills. We assist job seekers to
in segregated environments develop and hone the necessary
such as workshops. skills for a specif ic career
opp or tu n it y, a n d prov i d e
When most of us are seeking assistance in finding a position
employment we hope for earning a competitive wage and the in that career field. We then provide supports to promote
potential for career advancement. People who experience long term success for the employee and employer.
disabilities are no different. Currently, the need for employment
services is growing faster than capacity, and with one in Local employers of Washington County and the City of
six people in America being born with a developmental Hillsboro truly embrace supported employment and see the
disability, the need grows daily. As unemployment numbers value that it brings to their businesses and the community.
are falling, future thinking employers are tapping into the Mcmenamins Grand Lodge is building an inclusive
vastly overlooked and underutilized pool of eager, qualified, and diverse workforce, and in doing so, are changing lives.
and dedicated job seekers with developmental disabilities. This Includes Chris who was hired in August as property
TVW, Inc., originally named Tualatin Valley Workshop maintenance staff. Chris has truly flourished at Mcmenamins
Inc., is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 and is a valued member of the Grand Lodge team. When
by Hildah Highbe. Hildah was a former teacher who worked Chris was asked why working has meant so much to him
with people with disabilities; she realized that upon graduation he stated, “It’s because I wanted to show everyone that I
from high school these young adults needed a program geared could do it. I want to make money and maybe buy myself
towards achieving their maximum potential. That is where a truck… and because the people like me here!” Chris’s
TVW’s production workshop and training center began. In manager Jennifer Prickett, Grand Lodge’s Property Manager,
2018 fifty years later TVW ended its Sheltered workshop had this to say “Chris has such a good attitude and work
as part of our continued commitment to the population ethic; he is always willing to help out wherever they need
we serve, and the advancement of inclusive employment him at the Lodge” She added “We see people’s potential and
opportunities for all. In 2012 eight self-advocates sued the feel an inclusive workforce enriches the experiences of our
state of Oregon for their right to access community integrated staff members and patrons.”
Here is what Stephanie Chase Director, Hillsboro Public Library says about
supported employment :
"with our mission at the library, for everyone, we feel it is essential for all members
of our community to be represented at the library, and to have the opportunity for
our community to engage with one another. But even beyond that larger mission,
the benefits we have seen from having supported employment opportunities are so
impactful. The pleasure of helping someone succeed in what might be their first
true job, and the joy and excitement that is shared with that employee's colleagues
is wonderful. I'm so glad we started down the supported employment path, and
each year, we keep hoping to add additional opportunities!”
Inclusive employment WORKS in Washington County.
If y ou are inte rested in l ear ning more , or supp or ting inclu siv e w ork forces pl ea s e contac t T V W Inc . at
( 5 0 3 ) 6 4 9 - 8 5 7 1 or J b ear man @ t v w inc . org for more infor mati on .
HELP BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY ONE JOB AT A TIME.
FIESTA DE MOLE…
Fiesta de Mole happened on 2.23.19 at M&M Marketplace, and it was so much fun!
This event brought nearly 200 people to the market. These food events are put on
by the chamber to support the Propering Communities partnership with Adelante
Mujeres, Prosperidad, and M&M Marketplace. The seven mole entries were from
El Meracadito, La Panderia Oaxaqueña, Fruteria Hernandez (Located in M&M
Marketplace) Vazquez Tacos, La Mixteca, and Papolo’s Catering. La Mixteca, and
Papolo’s Catering are participants of the Adelante Mujeres program Cocinemos. La
Mixteca has a restaurant inside Su Casa in Hillsboro, which focuses on very authentic
food from Oaxaca, Mexico. One of their specialties is Chapulines (grasshoppers)
YIKES! The Chapulines are just one of many dishes they have, so stop by when you
can. Papolo’s Catering is a great Latinx business who has provided their delicious
food to the City of Hillsboro and other local events. M&M Marketplace and their
vendors El Meracadito, La Panderia Oaxaqueña, and Fruteria Hernandez have some
of the best food in the market. Let’s not forget the final WINNERS of the Fiesta de
Mole event; 1st Fruteria Hernandez, 2nd La Mixteca, 3rd El Mercadito. PEOPLE’S
CHOICE AWARD; 1st La Mixteca, 2nd El Mercadito, and 3rd Papolo’s Catering.
If you missed this fun event please support our Latinx businesses buy purchasing a gift
certificate for ONLY $10 go to this link: https://hillsboroorcoc.wliinc14.com/events/Fiesta-
de-Mole-GIFT-CERTIFICATE-SALE-4921/details or the chambers website to get your gift
certificate now.
EVENTS TO COME TO:
3/6/19 4/23/19
Conéctate MWESB
@ Bag & Baggage, 6 P.M.
@ Rock Creek Campus,
Networking & THE ISLAND IN
WINTER, OR LA ISLA EN 5PM to 7PM
INVIERNO play for only $15.
4/27/19
http://web.hillsborochamberor.com/ Taste of the World
events/Con%C3%A9ctate-4888/details @ M&M Marketplace
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HILLSBORO CHAMBER'S
5TH ANNUAL
BUSINESS WALK
The Hillsboro Chamber’s 5th Business Walk is taking place on Thursday, May 2nd from
9:00a – 1:00p. The purpose of the Business Walk is to say thank you to Hillsboro
businesses, network, connect and share resources, provide learning opportunities,
assess the local economy and to provide strategic economic planning in our
business community.
If you would like to be a volunteer please
contact Julie Ames directly at
juliea@hillchamber.org or 503.726.2140.
Sponsored By
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA |
As the State Representative for House District 30, I serve with the motto “Listen. Learn. Act” always in
mind. It is with that I enter the 2019 legislative session ready to get to work for my constituents.
As the Joint Committee on Student Success makes its recommendations for how to improve our K-12 system,
it has become apparent that revenue raised will need to be done in a cumulative and comprehensive fashion
that will be invested in education. This will not just benefit our students directly, but is imperative for the
future success of a strong Oregon workforce. We continue to hear that any change to our tax code should
be done in conjunction with adjusting our current tax code, as to alleviate the burden on individuals and
small businesses.
The Climate Action Program (House Bill 2020) is moving forward with momentum after years of meetings,
work groups and a robust public process that has included business and industry. Oregon is currently not
on target to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals of 75 percent below 1990 emission levels by 2050 -
new scientific research regarding climate suggests this is critical. This legislation will guarantee that we will
meet our goals and invest in ways to strengthen our economy in all corners of our state, urban and rural.
The committee is planning to continue a robust public process to receive feedback both in the Capitol and
outside. The committee will do a road show to conduct remote hearings for the folks unable to testify in
REP. JANEEN SOLLMAN Salem. I appreciate the commitment to a transparent and public process.
While I expect this to be a busy legislative session, I will continue to seek out multiple perspectives through meaningful conversation and work
toward compromise when necessary. I thank you for the opportunity and look forward to hearing from you on these and other important issues.
Hello! My name is Ron Noble and I am the State Representative for House District 24. Throughout this
legislative session, my colleagues and I will be working on a myriad of issues that impact the ability of your
members and their employees to thrive. While every year I’ve been here has felt important, this year seems
especially critical in fostering a policy environment favorable to businesses, workers, and their communities.
“Cap and Trade” legislation could raise costs and hinder business. Rent Control and other bills
attempting to address Oregon’s affordable housing crisis could make the situation at hand worse.
Facing some of the largest issues in Oregon, our role as legislators is to ensure that only the best
solutions are put into law here in Salem.
Many of my bills this year address a wide variety of issues that likely impact you or your community:
like protecting Oregon’s wine industry, allowing tax exemptions for multiple-unit housing, and
ensuring we minimize health care costs. I’ve consulted with businesses and stakeholders on all of
these bills, which exemplifies your important role in the legislative process.
This is your office, too. We are always open to hear your thoughts and concerns. The voice of the
business community is invaluable to good policy making and I’m appreciative of the role you all
REP. RON NOBLE play in that effort.
Marketing 101:
Why Customer Experience Should
be at the Heart of Any Marketing Plan
B eing able to clearly identif y and communicate your value proposition to
customers is important to the success of any business. Marketing needs to
start with understanding your customer and creating a strategy that effectively
re a che s t he m . Att r a c t i ng and ke e pi ng l oy a l c ustome rs go e s b e yond just
“messaging”, this should include the entire customer experience, from the
creation of your products and ser vices to your website.
SPEAKER: As a Product Development Strategist, Charla Triplett leverages her
experience to help clients build value propositions that are customer-focused
and clearly differentiate their products and ser v ices in crowded markets.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2019 LARKSPUR LANDING
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R E G I S T E R AT H I L L S B O RO C H A M B E RO R .CO M
MARCH
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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8:00am-9:15am
WakeUp! Hillsboro & Ribbon Cutting
Platform Realty Group
@6265 NE Cherry Dr.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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4:00pm -5:00pm
The Art of Effective Networking
@Hillsboro Chamber
6:00pm -10:00pm 8:00am-9:00am
Conectate de Noche WakeUp! Hillsboro
@Bag&Baggage Productions Vivid Eye Care
350 E Main St. @6506 NE Campus Way
Hillsboro, OR 97123 Hillsboro, OR 97124
11 12 13 14 15
8:00am-9:00am
WakeUp! Hillsboro
3:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm Power Rents
SBEC Public Policy Committee @4505 SE Witch Hazel Rd
@Hillsboro Chamber @Hillsboro Chamber Hillsboro, OR 97123
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11:00am-12:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm 8:00am-9:00am
Finance Committee Meeting HYP WakeUp! Hillsboro
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Ambassador Meeting 3133 NE Shute Rd @3933 Pacific Ave.
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Register online at HillsboroChamberOR.com/events/crystalapplewhich metrics move you forward?
Article courtesty of
Tiffany Butler | Whole Brain Creative
info@wholebraincreative.com
Last month, I addressed goal-setting as a critical step to more effective
marketing. If you’re onboard with that concept–that goals are critical
in order to achieve better results–the next step is to decide which
metrics are worth your attention.
Let’s keep it simple:
1. What is the desired outcome for your organization?
2. What marketing goals support that outcome?
3. What metrics support these marketing goals?
A note of caution—just because something can be measured does
not make it important. Marketo co-founder Jon Miller warns, “When
it’s hard to measure business outcomes, marketers use metrics that
stand in for those numbers.” Often referred to as vanity metrics, these
numbers typically measure marketing activity (i.e. website traffic, social
media followers, etc.) but don’t necessarily correlate to results (desired
outcomes).
And another note of caution—something that may not be important
on its own (a vanity metric) can become valuable when it becomes part of the bigger-picture process. If you can correlate
an increase in social media followers to an increase in social media engagement, to an increase in website landing page visits,
to an increase in sales leads, you’re onto something! Identifying these connections is what makes the individual metrics
meaningful.
so how do you choose meaningful metrics?
The Content Marketing Institute suggests two questions:
1. Do the metrics support my key goals?
2. Can I act on these metrics?
As examples (also courtesy of CMI), a goal of increased brand awareness might be measured by an increase in website traffic,
page views or document downloads. A goal of increased engagement might be measured by an increase in blog or social
media comments, likes and shares, or link click-throughs. A goal of increased lead generation might be measured by an
increase in form completions or sign-ups.
Again, the key to making any of these metrics meaningful is making sure the goals they support actually move you closer to
achieving the desired outcomes for the organization. Using the goals above as an example, the presumption is that increased
brand awareness leads to increased engagement, followed by increased lead generation (followed by increased sales and
achievement of the desired outcomes). Remember—it’s not enough to monitor and measure these increases individually.
They need to be part of the bigger-picture process–one goal feeding the next–that moves you toward achievement of
your desired outcome. If the process stalls, you can more easily identify where the problem lies, make adjustments, and
get things moving again.
what do you do with the information you track?
Look for correlations between specific marketing activities and changes in your metrics. This will clue you in to what activities
are influencing movement in metrics and contributing to your desired outcomes. And remember, none of your tracking
efforts will matter if you don’t do anything with the insights you discover! Make adjustments as you go until you identify
the activities that are most effective in helping you achieve your desired outcomes.
Need help making sense of all of this, or making the time to make it happen? Let’s talk. I can help you formulate a plan to
help you achieve your desired outcomes.The Selection process has
officially begun with a call
for nominations for the Award Categories
Hillsboro Awards Gala. Join
us in celebrating the Stars
of Hillsboro! Outstanding Hillsboro Distinguished
citizens and businesses in our Citizen Award
community.
Business of the Year
Please read the criteria and
HILLSBORO submit your nomination at Volunteer of the Year
ANNUAL
AWARDS
https://hillsborochamberor.com/
hillsboro_award_nom/
Public Safety
Contact Deanna Palm at Professional Award
deannap@hillchamber.org or
503-726-2146 for questions Young Professional Award
C E L E B R AT I N G T H E S TA R S O F HILLSBORO
concerning the nomination
process. Organization of the Year
Nominations for the Hillsboro Awards Gala Winners will be announced at
are being accepted through March 15th! the Hillsboro Awards Gala on Agricultural Achievement
Thursday, May 09, 2019 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday, May 9th. Tickets for
NW Events & Environments | 2900 NE Century Blvd, #100 Hillsboro, OR this premier event are $70 per Distinguished Youth Award
person. For reservations, please
contact Genevieve Bogle at
genevieveb@hillchamber.org.
Award Sponsors: Hillsboro Hops, Majestic Realty, Inline Commercial Construction, Metro West, The Standard, Legacy, Pacific
Presented by: Landscape, Edwards Vacuum, Tuality Healthcare, Westside Concrete, Columbia Bank, Newland, SunPower, Kaiser Permanente
Co-Wine Sponsors: Edwards Realty Trust - Darcey Edwards & D'Angelo Auto Sales Wine Donor: Plumhill Vineyards
SATURDAY
March 16th, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Downtown Hillsboro
Murphy’s
St. Patrick’s
PARADENew Members New York Life - Kaysi Whelan
10260 SW Greenburg Rd., Ste. 650
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (20) LAIKA (5)
Avamere at Hillsboro (19) Authentic Living LLC (3)
Larkspur Landing Home Suite
Portland, OR 97223 Bateman, Randy )(17) Legalshield-Carrie Bertram (3)
Hotel
(707) 951-9911
3133 NE Shute Rd. Darr, Jimmie (17) Pihl, Inc. (3)
klwhelan@ft.newyorklife.com
Hillsboro, OR 97124 Desrosiers, Ron (17) Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. (3)
(503) 681-2121 Vasquez Tacos
Halm, Dale (17) Three Mugs Brewing Company LLC (3)
hilcwdesk@larkspurhotels.com 1206 Baseline St.
Cornelius, OR 97113 Squire, Nikki (17) Amanecer Sunrise Chiropractic Center (2)
www.larkspurhotels.com
(971) 476-2697 Willey, Jerry (17) CrossFit Alacrity (2)
New York Life - Kaysi Whelan
10260 SW Greenburg Rd., Ste. 650 Wag to my Heart Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce (16) Integrity Auto Care (2)
Portland, OR 97223 315 E Main St. Ste. 311 11-15 Years As A Member Invigorate Injury & Integrative Medicine
Hillsboro, OR 97123 Banner Bank - Stucki (15) LLC (2)
(707) 951-9911
klwhelan@ft.newyorklife.com (503) 330-7669 Baseline Vision Clinic (14) Jersey Mike’s (2)
thepack@wagtomyheart.com Law Offices of Patrick G. Cadiz (2)
Super Tacos Ochoa Oracle America, Inc (14)
221 SE Baseline St. Metro, Regional Government (12) Phoenix Group Real Estate (2)
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Devi Moss
Simply Whole by DeviWillamette Dental
Group of Hillsboro
GIVES BACK TO
Wi l l a m e t t e D e n t a l G r o u p h o l d s
THE COMMUNITY
reassuring” was a comment from a student at really want to do. I loved the Willamette
compassion as a core value - a poster hanging the February 7th Willamette Dental Career environment, they all have taught me what
on the wall of the administration office in Day where Washington County students it takes to become a hygienist. They have
Hillsboro defines what the organization strives gathered to talk with dentists, hygienists, explained to me the steps they took, what
for. “Compassion: Demonstrate caring and dental assistants and office staff. they do, what it’s like, their experiences,
sensitivity for the diverse backgrounds of etc. Everyone was very educational and
our patients and colleagues and generosity In addition to the career day, each year friendly!”
in our communities.” Willamette Dental Group in Hillsboro hosts
dozens of individual two-hour job shadows Celeste, a senior at Glencoe High School,
Willamette Dental Group of Hillsboro and, in conjunction with School to Career, who also completed a 24-hour ELO as part
has demonstrated this generosity to the local eight or more 24-hour Experiential Learning of the requirements for the Health Science
school community as a long-time partner Opportunities (ELOs) for high school seniors. program added, “A very great experience
with School to Career, cheerfully hosting Students participating in ELOs have seen that I will never forget. I learned how to
high school students exploring careers in first-hand the impact Willamette Dental is prepare someone for teeth pulling as well
the dental field. Opening their doors and demonstrating in their community. as watch Dr.Roland pull out a couple of
spending time with students to provide teeth”.
real-life experiences makes a difference in Nancy, a senior in the Glencoe High
the future of young student. School Health Science program, recently As demonstrated by offering career days,
completed a 24-hour ELO at the Hillsboro job shadows and ELOs, Willamette Dental
“I was surprised to learn that many location, “My experience at Willamette Group in Hillsboro has opened their doors
people in this industry have artistic hobbies Dental has definitely helped me get a step to the community and provided many young
and are in dentistry because they like to further into my career interest. Because adults the edge they need to make informed
do things with their hands, that was very of Willamette, I have figured out what I decisions about their future goals.
Leadership Hillsboro Education Day was…well…
educational! The morning started off at WL Henry
Elementary where the class was learned more about
the Dual Language program their students are
participating in. After observing the program in
action with the elementary students in the classrooms,
students who have gone through the program and
are not in Jr. High and High School came back to
tell the Leadership class what their dual language
education experience has done for them and they
progress through school. The afternoon was equally
enlightening with a visit to PCC Rock Creek Campus
where the members of Leadership participated in
speed networking and mock interviewing the Early
College students. A tour of campus and presentations
on The Hillsboro Library of Things and Community
Education rounded out the day.THE CHAMBER AT WORK |
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