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  • Nov 14, 2024 | biztrib.com | Troy Shinn

    One can’t live in or commute through Hillsboro without noticing the Walters Cultural Arts Center. With its historic stonework and cathedral wooden arches, the 1940s-constructed building would stand out as a landmark even if it wasn’t also serving as the cornerstone of the city’s arts and entertainment scene. Originally constructed as a Lutheran church, the building on East Main Street has long been a gathering ground for Hillsboroans to engage in celebration and cultural exchange.

  • Nov 14, 2024 | biztrib.com | Troy Shinn

    Kaos Island Grinds is a food cart in Hillsboro that’s shot in popularity. The local business serving up Hawaiian comfort food at the Baseline Street food cart pod has become a fan favorite in just a few short years, and owner Jeremy Strickland said he has plans for other locations in motion.

  • Nov 14, 2024 | biztrib.com | Troy Shinn

    Uncommon Grove is truly a Hillsboro-grown business, growing rapidly since its founding in 2020. Starting with a focus on woodworking and selling custom pieces made of reclaimed wood at the Hillsboro Farmers' Market, the family-owned contractor has quickly evolved into a favorite among local homeowners looking for remodeling services. kAm%92E EC2?D7@C>2E:@? 7C@> 7@@E EC277:4 D2=6D @? $2EFC52JD E@ =@?8\E6C> A2CE?6CD9:AD H:E9 =@42= C6D:56?ED 92AA6?65 72DE[ 2?5 &?4@>>@?

  • Nov 14, 2024 | hillsboronewstimes.com | Troy Shinn

    Code Ninjas seeks to provide a place where kids can fall in love with coding and embrace the jobs of the future — and the present. With Hillsboro’s economy already tied to a decades-long surge of technology industry jobs, Code Ninjas is fulfilling an immediate need for the next generation of coders, engineers and educators. kAm(:E9 4=2DD6D 2?5 42>AD 7@4FD65 @? C6249:?8 49:=5C6? 2D J@F?8 2D 7:G6[ r@56 }:?;2D :D?’E ;FDE AC@G:5:?8 DEF56?ED H:E9 2? 65F42E:@? E92E’D 4CF4:2= :?

  • Nov 14, 2024 | hillsboronewstimes.com | Troy Shinn

    Kaos Island Grinds is a food cart in Hillsboro that’s shot in popularity. The local business serving up Hawaiian comfort food at the Baseline Street food cart pod has become a fan favorite in just a few short years, and owner Jeremy Strickland said he has plans for other locations in motion.

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