News and Updates from the Hillsboro Chamber

There are plenty of reasons to be "hometown proud" - and motivation for each of us to work together to build and support momentum in our area.

This week was national small business week, and we want to say thank you to our "new" small businesses, the "long" term small businesses in our area, and to the people that took the chance, invested, and work long hours to run a small business.

Small businesses provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, and create meaningful jobs that are an alternative to positions with larger, traditional companies. They boost local economy, keep money close to home, and support neighborhoods and communities.

Our newest small business in Hillsboro is:

Help us welcome Cowgirl Vogue Boutique at the ribbon cutting at their new storefront on 54 West Elm Street. Inspired by a Cowgirl's love of fashion, this is a beautiful downtown shop near Sweet Joy Ice Cream & Candy store on the courthouse square. You can visit the 11 am ribbon cutting celebration and the opening of the Hillsboro Farmers Market all on the same block - with the same parking spot.

Follow Cowgirl Vogue on facebook, and please join us for the 11:00 am ribbon cutting celebration.

This week, there was another small business success story, with Tiny Pancakes Delight joining the Juice Light business location on 105 East Franklin Street. Tiny Pancakes has won the heart of locals with their specialty catering of parties and events with cute bite sized pancakes with toppings, and "Fresas con crema". Welcome Tiny Pancakes, and you can learn more information about them at this link.

As the Chamber, we maintain an online Membership Directory that gives information and services for all of our business, organization, and individual members. The Directory has strong search engine optimization and features, that help people find local businesses, services, organizations, individuals and individual members.

We also do daily radio advertisements for members on KHBR AM 1560, and select advertising in the Reporter Newspaper, social media posts on facebook and instragram, and other promotions.

But we would like to hear from you. Here are our questions:

• How do you find services when you need them and aren't sure who to call?
• How do you hear about new businesses in our area?
• Do you get most of your local information and news online, via radio, or from the newspaper?

While printed directories, maps, and local guides can be expensive to publish, we are continually working to understand how locals get their information, and how to promote the businesses in our area.

We are BIG FANS of the Reporter Newsletter and KHBR AM 1560 local radio. Their low annual subscription rates, informative articles, and information about Hillsboro events, businesses and information, are integral to keeping Hillsboro and Hill County strong. See subscription info at this link.

Let us know how you get your information, and if you have ideas on how we can best promote Hillsboro businesses and events and information by emailing us- (click here to send us a note).

We listen, learn, and are working with other organizations to build strong foundations as our area grows, and new residents and business come to our area.

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Although we don't know the exact year the phone book/yellow pages stopped circulating, we still get 10+ calls a day from people that are looking for area information and services in our area. We love these calls, but we are also continually looking for solutions on how to make information and resources available to those with (and without) internet.

The Hillsboro Events Calendar

Friday, May 5th - 6 pm - Cinco De Mayo celebration at Hillsboro Country Club

Saturday May 6th - 11 am - Cowgirl Vogue Boutique Grand Opening in downtown Hillsboro. 54 West Elm Street near Sweet Joy

Saturday, May 6th - 8 am - 1 pm - the Hillsboro Farmers Market opens for the season! Saturdays May through September

Saturday, May 6th - 8 -11 pm - Music on the Green Summer Concert Series begins - weekly concerts at the Hillsboro Truck Yard

Saturday, May 6th - 7 pm to midnight - Itasca is holding a Cinco De Mayo celebration downtown - street dance, vendors & fun

Saturday May 6th - 7pm - Karaoke Night at Wrangler's Cafe and Entertainment in downtown Hillsboro

Monday, May 8th - 7 pm - Hillsboro and Whitney Aglow! - Hear a national and international speaker from the Aglow National Board

Thursday, May 11th - 3-7 pm - Girls Night Out Downtown Shopping Event with refreshments and prizes.

Friday, May 12th - 4-6 pm at Overflow Coffee - Author Theo Boyd Book Signing of latest work "My Grief is Not Like Yours"

Saturday, May 13th - 10 am to 8 pm - CHURROFEST Downtown Hillsboro - "Churro crazy if you miss this big downtown event."

Thursday, May 18th - 6-8 pm - Homestead Nursing and Rebahilitation invites the public to a Kentucky Derby Party.

Friday May 19th - 8:30 am to 9:30 pm - Hillsboro Chamber GOLF CLASSIC - Golf Tournament with Evening Concert & Celebration

Weekly Events

Half price Tuesday at Branded Burger - Every Tuesday from 3-6 pm

Trivia Night at Branded Burger - Every Wednesday Night at 6 pm

Preschool Storytime at the Hillsboro City Library - Every Tuesday morning at 10 am

Game Night at Hillsboro Country Club - Every Wednesday from 7 pm until close

Pool Tournament Wednesday at Wrangler's Cafe - Wednesday Nights from 6-9 pm

Dart Tournaments at Wrangler's Cafe & Entertainment - Thursday Nights

All you can eat catfish at Wranglers Cafe & Entertainment - Fridays starting at 6 pm

THE HILLSBORO FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays May through October from 8 am to 1 pm

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - Saturday nights May through September at the Hillsboro Truck Yard 8-11 pm

Karaoke Night at Wrangler's Cafe & Entertainment - Every Saturday Night at 8 pm

Monthly Events

Paw Pal's Low Cost Vaccination, Spay & Neuter Clinic - 1st Tuesday of each month 10 am

Gentle Yoga at Hillsboro Nutrition - 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm

Girls Night Out! Downtown Shopping Event - Second Thursday of each month from 3-7 pm

Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic - First and Third Saturdays beginning at 8 am

Hillsboro and Whitney Aglow - Second Monday of each month - 7 pm

Cafe Friday at Overflow Coffee - Last Friday of each month from 7-9 pm

Other Big Events that are Coming Soon

Churrofest Downtown Hillsboro - Saturday May 13th 10 am to 10 pm - All day entertainment, churro cook-off, and fun for all ages

The Bond's Alley Art Festival - June 2nd and 3rd - Friday night opener and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm

Did we miss your event? Call us at 254-582-2481, or add events directly to our community calendar without a login.

EMPLOYERS - Our jobs board is catching on and getting lots of unique visitors from Hillsboro and the surrounding area. You can add your JOBS on our website for a free listing.

HILLSBORO RESIDENTS - DO YOU HAVE A HOME FOR RENT? Employers in Hillsboro often hire from outside of the city and need housing options for new employees. The Chamber website has begun to compile listings of homes and apartments for rent in our area - Hillsboro and Hill County. Please call us at 254-582-2481 to list your home rental.

Have a great weekend, and enjoy a few photos from last weekend's Hot Rod Tour of Texas finale celebration at Roadside America Museum in Hillsboro, Texas.

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