﻿<?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>Marketing Seminar for Small Businesses 3/3/2026 8:00 AM - 3/3/2026 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="351" data-start="215"&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re excited to invite you to the official launch of &lt;strong data-end="294" data-start="269"&gt;Boxer Marketing Group&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong data-end="350" data-start="298"&gt;March 3 from 8:00&amp;ndash;10:30 AM at the Stoller Center &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong data-end="350" data-start="298"&gt;on Pacific University&amp;#39;s campus&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="537" data-start="353"&gt;To celebrate, we&amp;rsquo;re hosting a &lt;strong data-end="449" data-start="383"&gt;Growth Seminar designed&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;for small business owners&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;looking to strengthen their marketing strategy and grow their digital presence.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="566" data-start="539"&gt;Here&amp;rsquo;s what you can expect:&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;p data-end="638" data-start="570"&gt;A keynote speaker sharing practical, actionable marketing insights&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;li data-end="669" data-start="639"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="669" data-start="641"&gt;Light breakfast and coffee&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;li data-end="746" data-start="670"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="746" data-start="672"&gt;Intentional networking with fellow business owners and community leaders&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;li data-end="909" data-start="747"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="909" data-start="749"&gt;The opportunity to learn how Boxer Marketing Group can support your business through brand foundation, social media strategy, and hands-on marketing execution&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1102" data-start="911"&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re just getting started or ready to build a more consistent digital presence, this seminar will provide tools and connections to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Marketing-Seminar-for-Small-Businesses-332026-800-AM-332026-1030-AM-16129/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:54:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hat Branding with AR Workshop at Blue Ox – Art Walk Edition! 3/3/2026 5:00 PM - 3/3/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="236" data-start="172"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="231" data-start="175"&gt;Hat Branding Workshop at Blue Ox &amp;ndash; Art Walk Edition!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="546" data-start="238"&gt;Join us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="260" data-start="249"&gt;Blue Ox&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;for&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;January&lt;/b&gt;&lt;strong data-end="288" data-start="265"&gt;&amp;rsquo;s Art Walk&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and an unforgettable night of creativity, music, and community! Enjoy&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="373" data-start="359"&gt;live music&lt;/strong&gt;, delicious bites from&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="412" data-start="396"&gt;Fat Baby BBQ&lt;/strong&gt;, refreshing drinks, and the chance to&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="472" data-start="451"&gt;ignite your style&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;with our&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="511" data-start="482"&gt;DIY Hat Branding Workshop&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;hosted by AR Workshop Hillsboro.&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;$70&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;(with upgrades available)&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;li data-end="1006" data-start="962"&gt;
	&lt;p data-end="1006" data-start="964"&gt;Embellishments available starting at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="1004" data-start="993"&gt;$5 each&lt;/strong&gt;&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;

&lt;p data-end="1164" data-start="1061"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/525410"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1162" data-start="1096"&gt;https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/525410&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Hat-Branding-with-AR-Workshop-at-Blue-Ox-Art-Walk-Edition-332026-500-PM-332026-800-PM-16142/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:42:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BABC- Black Advisory Business Council Quarterly IN-Person Meeting 3/3/2026 4:00 PM - 3/3/2026 6:00 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.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/BABC-Black-Advisory-Business-Council-Quarterly-INPerson-Meeting-332026-400-PM-332026-600-PM-15989/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:06:13 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>