GVC News
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…
GVC’s Vice President Graduates from Prestigious US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Education & Workforce Development Fellowship Program
VICE PRESIDENT OF GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER GRADUATES FROM PRESTIGIOUS US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Fellowship provides state and local business leaders with opportunities to engage nationally on critical education and workforce issues. Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) proudly announces the graduation of its esteemed Vice President,…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Revealed The 2023 Iris Award Honorees
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER REVEALED THE 2023 IRIS AWARD HONOREES The Chamber announced that the Iris Award ceremony will be held in person next year. Each year, outstanding women leaders in southwest Washington are recognized for their significant contribution to the community.   Vancouver, WA– The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) was honored to announce the 2023 Iris Award recipients,…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Announces the 2023 Iris Awards’ Finalists
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE 2023 IRIS AWARDS’ FINALISTS The awards, presented in observation of International Women’s Day, annually recognize outstanding women for their efforts and impact in the Southwest Washington region. Vancouver, WA – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Iris Awards, presented by LSW Architects….
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 –Â Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver is proud to announce its new Main Squeeze & Presenting Sponsor, OnPoint Community Credit Union. OnPoint’s…
Greater Vancouver Chamber Launches National Civics Bee
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER LAUNCHES NATIONAL CIVICS BEE  This competition will give middle school students the opportunity to become better informed about American democracy and test their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes.  Vancouver, WA– The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an…
GVC Appoints Amy Tanska as Business & Workforce Education Director
GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER APPOINTS AMY TANSKA AS BUSINESS & WORKFORCE EDUCATION DIRECTOR Vancouver, WA– The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is pleased to announce the return of former team member Amy Tanska to the Chamber to assume the position of Business & Workforce Education Director. In this new role, Tanska will be responsible for developing and…