GVC News
Greater Vancouver Chamber Announces the Finalists for the 2023 Business & Leadership Awards
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2023 BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP AWARDS Live Streamed Awards Ceremony, presented by Riverview Bank, to take place on October 5th, 2023. Vancouver, WA– The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Business & Leadership Awards, proudly presented by Riverview Bank. The spotlight will…
Kim and Lisa Capeloto to be honored with the 2023 First Citizen Award
KIM AND LISA CAPELOTO TO BE HONORED WITH THE 2023 FIRST CITIZEN AWARD Dynamic duo recognized for their transformative impact, civic dedication, and philanthropic prowess. Vancouver, WA– The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) and PeaceHealth proudly announce Kim and Lisa Capeloto as the distinguished honorees of the 2023 First Citizen Award. This prestigious accolade celebrates the power…
GVC Announces the 2023 SW Washington’s Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the YearÂ
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE 2023 SOUTHWEST WASHINTON’S LEMONADE DAY YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Brielle Stuart, young owner of Brielle’s Marvelous Candles, was recognized for her exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding achievements, and commitment to excellence. Vancouver, WA – Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver is proud to announce the winner of the 2023 Southwest Washington’s Lemonade…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Opens Nominations for the 2023 First Citizen AwardÂ
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 FIRST CITIZEN AWARD The First Citizen Award seeks individuals who through their business, volunteering, and philanthropic efforts, improve the lives of those in the community by serving first.  Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 First Citizen…
GVC Announces Vice President’s Achievement in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES VICE PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT IN U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INSTITUTE FOR ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management is widely recognized as the premier professional development program for experienced nonprofit professionals. Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), a leading business organization in southwest WA, is pleased…
GVC’s Junior Market Returns for a Spectacular Second Year, Showcasing the Next Generation of Owners & CEOs
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER’S JUNIOR MARKET RETURNS FOR A SPECTACULAR SECOND YEAR, SHOWCASING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OWNERS & CEOs Over 300 kids from across the southwest Washington region had the opportunity to test their sales skills and to operate their own businesses for a day. This year’s Junior Market brought $40,000 in sales that went…
Local Middle School Students Compete at State Qualifying Round in Vancouver for the Title of National Civics Bee Champion
Photo: Association of Washington Business LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE QUALIFYING ROUND IN VANCOUVER FOR THE TITLE OF NATIONAL CIVICS BEE CHAMPIONÂ Â This competition drew submissions from nearly 100 essays from middle school students across the state during the first round, where 20 finalists were selected to compete in a live event to…
Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington to Be Absorbed by Greater Vancouver Chamber
NONPROFIT NETWORK SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON TO BE ABSORBED BY GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER The Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington (NNSW) and the Greater Vancouver Chamber have reached an agreement for members of the NNSW to become members of the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Nonprofit POD (Pathways to Opportunity and Development). Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) and…
Greater Vancouver Chamber and Economic Development Partners to Host the 2023 Legislative Review
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS TO HOST THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW   This annual event gathers local legislators, Washington state lobbyists, and over 300 business and civic leaders across the region for an end-of-session review.   Vancouver, WA– The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC), and Identity Clark County (ICC) will host the 2023…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Announces Successful Kickoff of “You Stay, We Pay” Pilot Program
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL KICKOFF OF  “YOU STAY, WE PAY” PILOT PROGRAM  This tourism and economy stimulation promotion was created to support hotels and increase overnight and day-visit tourism, while at the same time helping boost small businesses in the community. Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is pleased to announce the…