Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in Oregon, and the seat of Washington County. Founded by David Hill, Isaiah Kelsey, and Richard Williams, who arrived in 1841, the town was initially known by two other names, East Tualatin Plains and Columbia, before it was named Hillsborough in 1850, for David Hill, one of its founders. Its name was later shortened to Hillsboro. Located in the Tualatin Valley, the city is home to several high-tech companies, and is sometimes known as the Silicon Forest.
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The official site for the municipal government presents notices of public meetings, agendas and minutes, and details about various city departments, elected officials, committees, boards, and office information.
http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/
Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce
The business membership organization describes its member services, programs, and events. Also included on its site is information for businesses and visitors, as well as publications available for downloading.
http://www.hillchamber.org/
Hillsboro Downtown Business Association
HDBA is a business membership organization of downtown Hillsboro, Oregon merchants, property owners and professional business owners, intended to actively, directly and positively influence the business climate for its members and the downtown community. Membership benefits and policies are outlined, and a business directory is included.
http://www.hillsborodowntown.org/
A member of Rotary International, the Hillsboro, Oregon club is highlighted, as well as the parent organization. Its resources include information on the object of Rotary, Rotary membership, history, as well as a schedule of local meetings, calendar of events, club officers and board members.
http://www.hillsbororotary.org/
The Gym-Nest is a 12,000 square-foot gymnastics and cheer facility, where children age 3-18 can learn recreational or competitive gymnastics as well as cheerleading skills. It's preschool classes, school-age classes, all-Star cheer, and other classes are highlighted, along with rules policies and other information.
http://www.thegym-nest.com/
