Posts Tagged ‘entrepreneurship’
GVC Announces the 2023 SW Washington’s Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the YearÂ
GVC Announces the 2023 SW Washington’s Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year 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…
Read MoreGVC’s Junior Market Returns for a Spectacular Second Year, Showcasing the Next Generation of Owners & CEOs
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…
Read MoreLemonade Day Greater Vancouver Announces OnPoint Community Credit Union as New Main Squeeze & Presenting Sponsor
Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver Announces OnPoint Community Credit Union as New Main Squeeze & Presenting Sponsor LEMONADE DAY GREATER VANCOUVER ANNOUNCES ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION AS NEW MAIN SQUEEZE & PRESENTING SPONSOR OnPoint Community Credit Union’s contribution supports today’s youth in becoming the business and community leaders of tomorrow. Vancouver, WA – Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver…
Read MoreHow Entrepreneurs Use Networking
How Entrepreneurs Use Networking An essential skill for any entrepreneur is the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important, but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers alone can’t provide. Typically this comes in the form of…
Read MoreFactors That Influence Client Retention
Factors That Influence Client Retention Marketing and advertising are only part of the equation when attracting new clients. Service is perhaps the single most important aspect of any business. If your business provides good service, but you are seeing a decline in retention, it is important to identify the reasons. We have identified some of…
Read MoreFive Steps to Launch Your Business
Five Steps to Launch Your Business Starting a business is a demanding but rewarding undertaking. There is so much to think about; from robust planning, market research, and acquiring knowledge in unexplored areas. To become a successful entrepreneur, you want to make sure you prepare thoroughly before launching your business. In this article, we focus…
Read MorePandemic Leads to EntrepreneurshipÂ
Pandemic Leads to Entrepreneurship If you’re looking around at recent Greater Vancouver Chamber’s events, there may be some new business owners’ faces around the room. It’s simply another part of the post-pandemic “new normal” – the number of people who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue a passion and start their own business. Many Washingtonians who left…
Read MoreThe Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Junior Market Generated $25,000 In Profits
The Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Junior Market Generated $25,000 In Profits THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER’S JUNIOR MARKET GENERATED $25,000 IN PROFITS In response to the event’s success, the Greater Vancouver Chamber has already reserved a space at the Vancouver Farmers Market to host the Junior Market again next year.  Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber…
Read MoreNext Generation of Owners & CEOs Opened Their Businesses for a Day at the GVC’s Junior Market
Next Generation of Owners & CEOs Opened Their Businesses for a Day at the GVC’s Junior Market NEXT GENERATION OF OWNERS & CEOs OPENED THEIR BUSINESSES FOR A DAY AT THE GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER’S JUNIOR MARKET Over 150 kids from across the region had the opportunity to test their sales skills and to operate their…
Read MoreGVC Partners with the Vancouver Farmers Market to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship
GVC Partners with the Vancouver Farmers Market to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER PARTNERS WITH VANCOUVER FARMERS MARKET TO PROMOTE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP Kids across the region will have the opportunity to grab a free booth at the Junior Market to test and run their own business for a day. Vancouver, WA – The Greater…
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