﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Washington County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://https://www.washingtoncountychamberor.com/</link><description>News related to Washington County Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Washington County Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Griffin's Place Ability in Action Virtual Auction 5/4/2026 8:00 AM - 5/10/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for the &lt;strong data-end="53" data-start="16"&gt;Ability in Action Virtual Auction&lt;/strong&gt;, happening May 4&amp;ndash;10! Bid on unique experiences, local favorites, and curated packages&amp;mdash;all while supporting the impactful programs of Griffin&amp;rsquo;s Place. Every bid helps empower individuals 14+ with Intellectual &amp;amp; Developmental Disabilities to thrive and belong. Don&amp;rsquo;t miss your chance to make a difference and score something special! Visit: &lt;a href="https://www.griffinsplace.com/fundraiser"&gt;Auction Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/Griffins-Place-Ability-in-Action-Virtual-Auction-542026-800-AM-5102026-500-PM-16260/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BABC- Black Advisory Business Council Meeting 5/5/2026 4:00 PM - 5/5/2026 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=6654" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mission:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Black Advisory Business Council works to inspire, empower, and promote the economic growth and sustainability of black businesses and professionals within Washington County.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Goals:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Amplify the efforts of Black owned businesses Provide support, advocacy, awareness, and consultation Eliminate barriers to opportunities Address issues unique to black owned businesses, professionals, and their families Encourage entrepreneurship, career opportunities and career development, and community involvement in Washington County Create a safe haven for those experiencing systemic racism and acts of prejudice in business, on the job, in the community or any public place in Washington County.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
To learn more about the Black Advisory Business Council email&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:BlackAdvisory@WCChamber.org"&gt;BlackAdvisory@WCChamber.org.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/BABC-Black-Advisory-Business-Council-Meeting-552026-400-PM-552026-530-PM-15991/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:25:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resource &amp; Job Fair, hosted by Afghan Support Network 5/5/2026 2:00 PM - 5/5/2026 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;May 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;Need a job or community resources? Need talented workforce? Want to connect and showcase your services? Be part of our Community Job Fair!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCFHsiGMQ5yv5cRHfsYbZLLYzEkrkkUl78yeBg4xCz5YYMtA/viewform"&gt;Register Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=6712" style="height: 1294px; width: 1000px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/Resource-Job-Fair-hosted-by-Afghan-Support-Network-552026-200-PM-552026-530-PM-16221/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:58:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cinco De Mayo Hat Burning with AR Workshop at Blue Ox! 5/5/2026 5:00 PM - 5/5/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="236" data-start="172"&gt;Join us for a festive and creative night out at Blue Ox as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="396" data-start="97"&gt;At this special off-site event, you&amp;rsquo;ll get the chance to try your hand at our popular hat burning craft&amp;mdash;designing and customizing your own one-of-a-kind piece. Plus, enjoy a sneak peek of our upcoming Tuesday Market projects with a relaxing watercolor experience that&amp;rsquo;s perfect for all skill levels.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="671" data-start="398"&gt;Come be part of the Art Walk, unleash your creativity, and soak in the lively atmosphere filled with art, community, and celebration. Blue Ox will be serving up delicious tacos while we bring the hands-on fun with projects inspired by Cinco de Mayo and everyday creativity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="546" data-start="238"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/535037"&gt;https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/535037&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="771" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="673"&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re coming for the crafts, the food, or the fun&amp;mdash;this is a night you won&amp;rsquo;t want to miss!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="886" data-start="548"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="574" data-start="551"&gt;About the Workshop:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="577" data-start="574" /&gt;
Transform one of our premium hats into a one-of-a-kind accessory using the art of wood-burning! Choose your hat color, then customize your design using either a stencil or freehand technique&amp;mdash;all with guidance from our expert instructors. Finish your look with optional embellishments to make it truly yours.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="904" data-start="888"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="902" data-start="890"&gt;Details:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;p data-end="961" data-start="907"&gt;Workshop starts at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="933" data-start="926"&gt;$100&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(with upgrades available)&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;p data-end="1006" data-start="964"&gt;includes a hat band and three accessories&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;p data-end="1059" data-start="1009"&gt;No experience needed&amp;mdash;just bring your creativity!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p data-end="1164" data-start="1061"&gt;Come for the art, stay for the fun&amp;mdash;&lt;strong data-end="1162" data-start="1096"&gt;this is the perfect blend of style, fire, food, and community.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.hillchamber.org/members/events/Cinco-De-Mayo-Hat-Burning-with-AR-Workshop-at-Blue-Ox-552026-500-PM-552026-800-PM-16243/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:44:44 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>