﻿<?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>Beginner Watercolor Florals: Hydrangeas &amp; Peonies Class at AR Workshop Hillsboro! 3/5/2026 5:00 PM - 3/5/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Let&amp;#39;s leARn Watercolor together!!!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Discover the art of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class at AR Workshop!&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;This Watercolor Workshop features hydrangea and peony florals.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Learn essential techniques to blend, layer, and create a stunning watercolor painting with guided instruction.&lt;br /&gt;
Plus, take home your own watercolor set so you can continue perfecting your skills long after the workshop ends!&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Your 2 hour DIY experience is $49 and includes all materials, instruction and watercolor set.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/525921"&gt;https://www.arworkshop.com/events/hillsboro/525921&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Beginner-Watercolor-Florals-Hydrangeas-Peonies-Class-at-AR-Workshop-Hillsboro-352026-500-PM-352026-700-PM-16143/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:43:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unincorporated Washington County Business Advisory Council 3/5/2026 4:00 PM - 3/5/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="526" data-start="258" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=2456" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="526" data-start="258"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="526" data-start="258"&gt;Join us from anywhere via Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="526" data-start="258"&gt;This month, we will be joined by &lt;a href="https://oregonpropertyowners.org/samantha-bayer/"&gt;Samantha Bayer&lt;/a&gt; with the &lt;a href="https://oregonpropertyowners.org/"&gt;Oregon Property Owners Association (OPOA)&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Samantha is General Counsel for the Oregon Property Owners Association. She previously served as Housing Policy Director for the Oregon Home Builders Association and Policy Counsel for the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, where she focused on land use, rural lands policy, wildfire mitigation, and issues impacting Oregon&amp;rsquo;s farm and ranch families. Samantha is a strong advocate for economic development and property rights, with a passion for expanding opportunity in rural communities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="779" data-start="516"&gt;She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Christian University and a Juris Doctor from Lewis &amp;amp; Clark Law School and is a graduate of the Western Resources Legal Center. Samantha lives in Jackson County with her family and is involved in their vineyard and winery.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="927" data-start="781"&gt;At this meeting, Samantha will also provide an update on the Farm Stores Bill and share insight into where the legislation appears to be headed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="927" data-start="781"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="927" data-start="781"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Council:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="526" data-start="258"&gt;The Unincorporated Washington County Business Advisory Council convenes business leaders and stakeholders from across Washington County&amp;rsquo;s unincorporated areas to share insights, identify challenges, and shape solutions that support a strong local business environment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="969" data-start="528"&gt;This council provides a collaborative space for discussion on policy and planning matters impacting unincorporated communities, including land use, permitting, zoning, infrastructure, utilities, and workforce needs. Through dialogue and strategic input, participants help strengthen advocacy at the county level and ensure that the perspectives of unincorporated businesses are represented in economic development and planning conversations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1453" data-start="971"&gt;In addition to policy engagement, meetings offer opportunities for networking, information sharing, and alignment with the Washington County Chamber&amp;rsquo;s broader public policy priorities. Participation is encouraged from business owners, executives, and employees of businesses located in unincorporated Washington County, as well as developers, property owners, and sector leaders across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, restaurants, and the service industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1816" data-start="1455"&gt;Membership is open to business representatives located in unincorporated areas of Washington County, and all council participants must be members of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for ongoing participation in the Council. Non-members are welcome to attend up to three meetings to learn more about the Chamber and the Council before becoming a member.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1816" data-start="1455"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Questions?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Contact:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Jen Little, Vice President, Public Affairs&lt;br /&gt;
Washington County Chamber of Commerce&lt;br /&gt;
503-726-2149&lt;br data-end="1896" data-start="1893" /&gt;
&lt;a data-end="1914" data-start="1896" href="mailto:jenl@wcchamber.org" rel="noopener"&gt;JenL@WCChamber.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.washingtoncountychamberor.com/2021/events/Unincorporated-Washington-County-Business-Advisory-Council-352026-400-PM-352026-500-PM-16130/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:06:26 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>