What Do We Do?

PAST PROJECTS

2021-2022

Economic Development
- Establish and host the First Annual Hill County Summit Event
- Reinstate the Manager's Breakfast - quarterly

2020-2021

Build on Effective, Strategic Communications
- Linked all entities on websites, established Go Hillsboro branding and Google site
- Published a Go Hillsboro News Release in The Reporter
- Developed/Distributed Current Events Podcasts

2019-2020

Quality of Life
- Explored opportunities to establish a multi-purpose entertainment venue (downtown alleys) and an outdoor basketball court
Workforce Development
- Continued initiatives to cultivate a more educated/prepared workforce
Other
- Established a plan to increase the effectiveness of broad-based communication

2018-2019

Quality of Life
- Developed an Outdoor Community Space/Community Stage
- Launched Pop-Up Concerts
Workforce Development
- Hosted Career Fair
- Hosted Industrial Alliance Breakfast
- Conducted new industry survey
- Established Industrial Advisory Council and added ISD Rep
- Job Shadowing Co-op - pursued commitments for apprenticeships

2017-2018

Workforce Development
- Created Continuing Education Training - workshops; also worked with students on internships
- Fostered Deeper Partnerships with Area Businesses/Industry - developed industrial alliance, hosted Job Fair, increased outreach to area school district superintendents, hosted Managers Breakfast
- Surveyed industry and gathered information from magnet school/TSTC
Beautification
- Refurbished Downtown trashcans
- Beautified city gateways
- Built a Pocket Park in collaboration with Leadership Hillsboro

2016-2017

Outlet Mall Initiative
Established Youth Council to explore ways to engage youth, expand activity offerings in the city
Launched Movies in the Park

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