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Committees
The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is a member driven organization that strives to coordinate the talents of local business and community leaders. Members are encouraged to volunteer for one of the following committees. These committees make it possible for the Chamber to fulfill its responsibilities to its members and the community.

Finance Committee - Chair: Dennis Fenton, Mike Ryan, Gene White. The finance committee assists the Treasurer and Executive Director building the annual budget and monitoring the Chamber's financial decisions.


Programs & Communication - Chair: Dennis Fenton. The programs committee is responsible for coordinating and hosting Chamber events and activities and for Chamber outreach and education.


Economic Development/ Tourism & Retail - Chair: Greg Holcomb. This committee represents the Chamber in economic development issues, including business retention and attraction and is responsible for supporting events in Hillsboro and Montgomery County that encourage tourism and support local retailers.


Agribusiness - Chair: Tony Herman. This is a joint committee with the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce. The Agribusiness committee represents the chamber to the agricultural community. The committee coordinates two pork patty sales, one in the spring in Hillsboro and another in the fall in Litchfield. With those proceeds, the committee awards two scholarships to high school seniors in Montgomery County.


2000 & Beyond - Chairs: Lesley Pollard & Zach Wygal. The 2000 & Beyond Committee focuses on creating opportunities and beautification of Downtown Hillsboro. The committee plans and coordinates the planting of the flowers on Main St., Second Sunday Summer Concert Series, the Golden Grille and Christmas activities.


Farmer's Market - Chair: Alan Holman. This committee is responsible for coordinating the Hillsboro Farmer's Market by creating farmer relations, community outreach, promotions, sponsorships and project management. The goal of this committee is to work with customers, food purveyors, farmers and other vendors to play a key role in maintaining and expanding market activity.