GVC News
Junior Market Draws Hundreds to Downtown Vancouver to Celebrate Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship
JUNIOR MARKET DRAWS HUNDREDS TO DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER TO CELEBRATE YOUTH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP More than 300 young business owners showcased their products and skills at the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s annual event, earning real profits and real-world experience. VANCOUVER, Wash. – The entrepreneurial spirit was on full display as more than 300 youth entrepreneurs, ages 6…
Leading State Business Associations Announce Bold, People-Driven Vision for Washington’s Economy
LEADING STATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS ANNOUNCE BOLD, PEOPLE-DRIVEN VISION FOR WASHINGTON’S ECONOMY Washington in the Making 2040, developed by the Association of Washington Business and Washington Roundtable, is a long-term strategy for shared economic prosperity VANCOUVER, Wash., June 3, 2025 – The Association of Washington Business and Washington Roundtable today unveiled a vision for Washington state’s…
Young Leaders Shine at Southwest Washington’s National Civics Bee
YOUNG LEADERS SHINE AT SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON’S NATIONAL CIVICS BEE A Shahala Middle School student claimed first place in the competition, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber on April 26. VANCOUVER, Wash.  - Seventeen talented middle school students recently competed for the title of Southwest Washington’s Civics Bee Champion during the state qualifying round, hosted by the Greater…
Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver Opens Registration for Young Entrepreneurs in Southwest Washington
LEMONADE DAY GREATER VANCOUVER OPENS REGISTRATION FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON Free youth entrepreneurship program teaches essential business skills to kids ages 6-16. VANCOUVER, Wash. Â – Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver, an engaging and empowering youth entrepreneurship program, is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for aspiring young business owners ages 6-16. Hosted…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Opens Nonprofit Registration for Give More 24!
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OPENS NONPROFIT REGISTRATION FOR GIVE MORE 24! Southwest Washington’s one-day online giving marathon returns on September 25, 2025. Vancouver, Wash. – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is thrilled to announce that nonprofit registration is now open for Give More 24!, the region’s largest 24-hour online giving event, set to take place on…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Celebrates the 2025 Iris Awards Honorees at Inspire HER ConferenceÂ
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER CELEBRATES THE 2025 IRIS AWARD HONOREES AT INSPIRE HER CONFERENCE The Iris Awards luncheon, a highlight of the Inspire HER Conference, brought together over 700 women professionals to celebrate the region’s most outstanding leaders. Vancouver, Wash. – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Iris Awards during a…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Launches Main Street Small Business Support Program
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER LAUNCHES MAIN STREET SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM Innovative SPEND IT LOCAL e-Gift Certificate Initiative Aims to Boost Downtown Businesses During Main Street Revitalization Vancouver, Wash. – As downtown Vancouver embarks on an exciting transformation of Main Street, the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is stepping up to ensure that local businesses not only…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Announces Finalists for the 2025 Iris Awards
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 IRIS AWARDS Honorees will be revealed at the Iris Awards Luncheon on March 13, 2025, during the Inspire HER Conference. Vancouver, Wash. – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Iris Awards, presented by Riverview Bank. This prestigious honor celebrates…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Announces Key Leadership Promotions
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS Janet Kenefsky Named Chief Operating Officer, Hadley Phillips Promoted to Program Manager & Strategic Community Partnerships Vancouver, Wash. – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is proud to announce the promotion of Janet Kenefsky to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 1, and Hadley Phillips to Program Manager &…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Launches Southwest Washington Nonprofit Collective: Strengthening Nonprofits Across the Region
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER LAUNCHES THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON NONPROFIT COLLECTIVE: STRENGTHENING NONPROFITS ACROSS THE REGION The Chamber has leveraged its extensive connections with nonprofits and business leaders to create a comprehensive support system for nonprofit success. Vancouver, Wash.–Â The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is proud to announce the rebranding of its nonprofit programming under a new identity:…