IN THE NEWS: The Venetian Theater in Hillsboro has a new local owner
After being vacant for years, the Venetian Theater in Downtown Hillsboro has a new owner with some big plans for the venue.
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IN THE NEWS: Toy store offering activity bags for Hillsboro elementary school students in need
A local business is trying to keep kids busy, learning and happy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IN THE NEWS: Hillsboro City Council establishes Cultural Arts District
Using recommendations from the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council, the City Council established a Cultural Arts District in Downtown Hillsboro.
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IN THE NEWS: WashCo Bikes asks for donations due to COVID-19 crisis
With less staff and more need for bikes, the nonprofit hopes the community will be able to help.
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IN THE NEWS: Energetic healing shop opens in Hillsboro, aims to reduce stress
Illuminating Wellness offers healing crystals, essential oils and handmade jewelry.
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IN THE NEWS: ODOT to revamp Downtown Hillsboro intersections
Also planned are crosswalk improvements to Tualatin Valley Highway between 44th and 45th avenues.
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IN THE NEWS: Noble Hop expands craft beer scene in Downtown Hillsboro
Unlike most taprooms, customers are welcome to bring food from outside the bar into Noble Hop.
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LOCAL OPINION: Local businesses, love ’em or lose ’em
We all like having small businesses around. But without loyal customers, they struggle to compete.
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Single-Use Bag Law Now in Effect
We have been hearing from Downtown businesses about the Single-Use Bag Law (formally known as HB 2509). So, we’ve been working with City of Hillsboro staff to help interpret and clarify how this affects small businesses.
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IN THE NEWS: A resurgent WashCo Bikes is shaking things up on the westside
An organization that specializes in giving new life to old bikes has gone through a refurbishment of its own in the past 15 months. From new retail shop space to new partnerships and employees, WashCo Bikes is rolling in many directions since hiring Joe Kurmaskie as its first paid executive director last year.
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Potential Changes to Hillsboro Central TriMet
At our October 9th Downtown Business Forum, we had a presentation from Gregg Snyder and David McIlney, planners from the City of Hillsboro, about potential improvements and upgrades to the Hillsboro Central TriMet Station between 3rd and 4th Avenues on Washington...