Heart for Washington County — Keeping Local Dollars Local Looking for a gift that supports your community and brings customers directly to local businesses? The Heart for Washington County gift certificate program is Washington County’s very own community...

May 2025 Advocacy In Action
What We’re Watching & How We're Engaged At the Washington County Chamber, our advocacy work is centered on ensuring local businesses have a voice in decisions that impact their operations, growth, and workforce. As we move deeper into the 2025 legislative session...
May 2025 President’s Message
Dear Chamber Members, Summer is nearly here, and with it comes a wave of exciting events, opportunities, and ways to elevate your business and connect with your community. The Washington County Juneteenth Celebration, presented by the City of Hillsboro, will take...
2024 Annual Report
Take a look at our annual report to explore last year’s statistics about our Chamber and discover our strategic priorities for the future!
President’s Message
Dear Chamber Members, As spring unfolds across Washington County, I hope the season brings a sense of momentum and possibility to you and your business. While many continue to navigate a dynamic and evolving economic landscape, spring remains a time of renewal—and the...
New Council for Businesses in Unincorporated Areas of Washington County
New Council Gives Voice to Unincorporated Washington County Businesses Chamber initiative strengthens advocacy and collaboration for unincorporated Washington County business community. April 7, 2025 HILLSBORO, OR – The Washington County Chamber of Commerce announces...
President’s Message
Dear Chamber Members, On December 1, 2025, I will celebrate 24 years of leading the Washington County Chamber of Commerce—a journey that has been one of the greatest honors of my life. It will also mark the beginning of my retirement. Serving as your President...
Corporate Transparency Act: Filing Deadline March 21st
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Important Compliance Update for Small Businesses Small businesses across the country now face an important federal reporting requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). With recent legal...
The “Secret Link”
The Secret Link: Unlocking the True Value of Your Chamber Membership By Dara Schumacher Ever wonder if all that networking, event attendance, and online directory presence are truly working to generate tangible results for your business? The Washington County Chamber...
Proxy Partnership
It has long been the desire of the Washington County Chamber Board of Directors to engage a lobbying firm to strengthen our advocacy efforts for the business community at the Oregon State Legislature. With over 2,500 bills already filed in this long Session, we are...