Business After Hours
The social event you don’t want to miss!
This monthly event provides a relaxed atmosphere for attendees to build their business pipeline, expand their professional network, and grow their circle of influence. Member businesses open their doors and welcome fellow Greater Vancouver Chamber members to see and hear all they have to offer. With great food, drink, and prizes, a good time is sure to be had by all at Business After Hours, typically held the second Tuesday of the month, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Attendance averages 200-400 people for networking and socializing. Participants must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
- JANUARY 14 | Bennington on First
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Our members said...
"What a fun event! Great to see you and so many other community members!"- Octomaids
"Morel Ink and ADCO enjoyed meeting members of the business community at last night's Business After Hours, sponsored by the Greater Vancouver Chamber. Networking and fun are a great combination"- ADCO Printing & Graphics, Inc.Â
"I felt like I was seeing a whole new Greater Vancouver Chamber after attending this week's Business After Hours! It was by far, the best networking event I have ever been to, and I met three new clients in just over an hour!"- Todd Johnson, TRJ Planning IncÂ
"The GVC team put together an amazing event last night – it was good to see a few familiar faces and many faces I’d never seen before; a good sign of things to come. It was also just good honest fun, which is a refreshing change of pace. The Chamber has tremendous momentum this year and I’m excited for what is ahead."- Max Ault, LSW Architects
"Great event last night! WOWZA! Thanks and see you at the next event!"- Lori Reed, Reed Creative, LLC
"Congratulations, Greater Vancouver Chamber. You helped us through the pandemic. You partnered with the City to distribute funds. You made Savor the Couve successful. You advocated for our small businesses! Thank you."- Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle
Interested in Hosting?
​As part of the Business After Hours Event, the host is given a chance to address those in attendance where you may share information about your organization. This is a great chance to bring in new business, make new connections, and share your messages and products with the business community. We want to create an opportunity for your event to leave a lasting impression on attendees for years to come!
Benefits of hosting
- Introduce area professionals to your business, products/services in a fun and engaging setting
- Publicize your business within the Greater Vancouver community
- Gain name recognition through listings on the Chamber’s website, calendar, social media, etc.
- Provide an opportunity for Chamber members and business owners to visit your physical location
- Showcase your involvement in the business community, growing new and existing relationships with your fellow professionals
Chamber Coordination
The Chamber will produce your event, offering unique access to the business community.
- Invite the Chamber Board of Directors and general membership to attend. Invitation to city/county elected officials can also be extended upon request
- List your event on the Chamber’s website, calendar, and social media
- Host registration on your requested day of event
- Co-Emcee the event; address guests, shortly, introducing you as the host
- Provide you with a list of local media contacts, caterers, photographers, and beverage providers upon request
IMPORTANT Host Requirements:
- Host to provide appetizers and bar service
- Venue must be able to accommodate ~200 guests
- Parking must be available for at least 150 cars