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The Importance of Buying Local
The Importance of Buying Local When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities, and it even helps the environment. The Greater Vancouver Chamber’s Grow the (360) program makes it simple for…
Read MoreYour Customers are Marketing Assets
Your Customers are Marketing Assets At the Greater Vancouver Chamber, our members often ask for marketing advice. We’ve found that the best people to go out and advertise to small local businesses like our members, are their customers. Companies in our region have a solid connection to the community and using their successful prior business…
Read MoreGVC Revealed The 2022 Business & Leadership Awards’ HonoreesÂ
GVC Revealed The 2022 Business & Leadership Awards’ Honorees GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER REVEALED THE 2022 BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP AWARDS’ HONOREES During the live streamed award ceremony, the 2022 First Citizen Ron Onslow was introduced.     CLICK TO SEE PICTURES OF THE VIP SOCIAL AWARDS CEREMONY Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) announced the…
Read MoreDeciding Between Outsource or Hire
Deciding Between Outsource or Hire Deciding between hiring in-house talent or outsourcing the job can be a tough call to make, and both options have their benefits and drawbacks. Here are some things to consider when choosing between two recruitment options. Why Independent Contractors Make Sense It’s easy to understand the draw that outsourcing certain…
Read MoreStart the New Year with a Marketing Plan
Start the New Year with a Marketing Plan As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our Greater Vancouver…
Read MoreGVC and Riverview Bank Announce Ron Onslow as the 2022 First Citizen Award Honoree
GVC and Riverview Bank Announce Ron Onslow as the 2022 First Citizen Award Honoree GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER AND RIVERVIEW BANK ANNOUNCE RON ONSLOW AS THE 2022 FIRST CITIZEN AWARD HONOREE The award recipient, chosen for his accomplishments and contributions to the community, will address the community during a livestream, available on Facebook Live, on Thursday,…
Read MoreGVC Announces the Finalists for the 2022 Business & Leadership Awards
GVC Announces the Finalists for the 2022 Business & Leadership Awards GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2022 BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP AWARDS The awards ceremony, presented by Port of Vancouver USA, will be live streamed on September 29, 2022. This event will feature the 2022 First Citizen Award, sponsored by Riverview Bank.  Vancouver,…
Read MoreJanet Kenefsky Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship ProgramÂ
Janet Kenefsky Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program JANET KENEFSKY SELECTED FOR U.S. CHAMBER FOUNDATION EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Janet Kenefsky,…
Read MoreUtilize the Library for Business Resources
Utilize the Library for Business Resources You might be surprised at the business resources that can be found at our local library branches in Southwest Washington. Small business owners and entrepreneurs have access to an often-untapped resource that can provide a wealth of information. You will probably want to find that library card or apply…
Read MoreEnhance Your Website Traffic
Enhance Your Website Traffic Your company website is the first impression nearly all of your customers have of your business. However, if it’s not optimized for search engines, potential customers may never see you. Search engines have artificial intelligence “bots” that scour the internet for websites that match a user’s search query, and the more…
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