Dear Hillsboro Chamber Member,
I am excited to announce that the Hillsboro Chamber and Beaverton Chamber of Commerce have decided by unanimous consent of their board of directors to enter into an executive shared contract, which will install our President/CEO as the President/CEO of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. This effort will provide increased opportunities to Washington County business owners including amplifying advocacy efforts and strengthening economic prosperity.
Effective March 1, 2021, Deanna Palm will serve our business community as the President and CEO to both the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hillsboro Chamber. In this position, Deanna will evenly divide her time between the two organizations. We look at this collaboration as a win, win, win for Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce members, Hillsboro Chamber members, and our business community.
The sharing of our executive leadership resources is made possible by the strength and professionalism of the Hillsboro Chamber team. Under Deanna’s leadership the Hillsboro Chamber employs a team of professionals that are mission and member focused. I am personally grateful for their hard work, dedication and versatility during the most challenging of times. Our strong team makes this collaboration possible.
One thing we have learned from 2020 is the importance of consistent leadership to help small businesses navigate through the recovery. As we look towards additional opportunities to strengthen the business community and small business needs we believe this level of collaboration needs a broader level of approach to assist our small business community. The two Chambers and our teams are already aligning and partnering on multiple high-profile collaborations including the establishment of the Washington County Business Recovery Centers, Small Business Solutions Series workshops, and the 2021 Legislative Delegation Reception. We look forward to ensuring the business voice – your voice – will be amplified and better represented.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to either Deanna or me.
Respectfully Yours,
Jayne Bond
Board Chair
Hillsboro Chamber
