Economic & Community Development
Junior Achievement Breaks Ground at Civic Center
Opening this fall, the JA Discovery Center will address a unique need in our region — supporting workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education for our youth.
Secretary of Commerce in Hillsboro
Hidden Creek Community Center hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Governor Tina Kotek, Senator Ron Wyden, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and industry partners as part of Secretary Raimondo’s visit to Hillsboro in support of the CHIPS and Science Act.
Mayor Callaway along with City staff, including Robby Hammond, Dan Dias, Kristi Wilson, Lauren Scott, and Jim Reilly helped in welcoming the Secretary to Hillsboro.
Senate Bill 4 Signed into Law
Governor Kotek signed SB 4 into law today, April 13. The successful bipartisan legislation represented an important first step to bolster Oregon’s semiconductor industry, seize a historic federal funding opportunity, and support America’s national security.
The City of Hillsboro is currently reviewing the details of Senate Bill 4 to understand what the implications could be for Oregon’s future — and how it could help Hillsboro support the State’s pursuit of this opportunity to earn billions of dollars in semiconductor investments and the associated jobs created.
HUD's Oregon Field Office Director Tours Hillsboro Housing Developments
City employees and Mayor Callaway hosted HUD's new Oregon Field Office Director, Community Planning & Development Director Mark Mitchell.
The visit included a tour of HUD-funded projects, including Alder Commons, Nueva Esperanza, and 53rd Avenue Community Park. Staff included:
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Chris Hartye: Senior Project Manager
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Omar Martinez: Community Development Coordinator
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Laurie DeVos: Project Manager
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Danny Morato: Supplier Diversity Administrator
Homegrown Talent Wins Big at Startup Competition
Washington County entrepreneurs vied for more than $7,000 in prizes in March at the 2nd Annual Westside Pitch Startup Competition.
More Affordable Housing Coming to Hillsboro
Hillsboro's newest affordable housing project — in the Tanasbourne neighborhood — will include 67 new affordable homes for community members earning 60% or below of the Area Median Income.
Oregon Wine Month & Hillsboro Art Walk Join Together
Hillsboro’s Downtown wineries are celebrating Oregon Wine Month by offering exclusive collaborations for the Hillsboro Art Walk on Tuesday, May 2, from 5–8 pm in Downtown.
 Library
Naturalization Ceremony at the Civic Center
Family and friends cheered as 40 applicants from 23 countries took the Oath of Allegiance inside the auditorium at the Civic Center in March.
The event marked the third time the Library has hosted a naturalization ceremony in partnership with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Library of Things Featured
Hillsboro's Library of Things (LOT) received a shout out during a KPTV story about the Cedar Mill Library of Things program.
"The Hillsboro Public Library really got us rolling with the whole term Library of Things..."
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