Today, September 11th
Business After Hours: Bloodworks NW
Save The Date & Save A Life
Join the GVCC tonight for Business After Hours, dedicated to honoring our first responders! At this event, you can expect delectable cuisine, ample beverages, great company, and behind the scenes tours of Vancouver businesses. Stop by
Bloodworks NW
from 5-7p to form new business connections at our monthly networking mixer!
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You Still Have a Chance to Attend Upcoming Individual Workshops!
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No Need to Get Spooked Over Visual Marketing for the Seasonal Holidays
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Marketing Thanksgiving & Small Business Saturday
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A Digital-Only Strategy to
Maximize Cyber Monday
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The Big Game! Score The Touchdown
on Superbowl Sunday
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Tuesday, September 25th
GVCC Annual Dinner
Presented by the Port of Vancouver USA
Our
Chamber's Annual Dinner
is quickly approaching! This event is all about celebrating the success of our business community, thanking our members, honoring our volunteer Board of Directors...and having fun! Our theme "Under the Big Top" means you'll be greeted by circus performers and animals alike, a dazzling ice sculpture, carnival games, and more. Reserve a VIP table for the full experience by contacting
Teresa Lawwill.
Full event and ticket information for the GVCC Annual Dinner can be found on our
website
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Wednesday, September 19th
SW WA Leads & Needs
Sponsored by Social Leads Strategy Pro
Join us next Wednesday morning at Beaches for our bi-monthly
Leads & Needs
speed networking event, sponsored by Social Leads Strategy Pro! Bring business cards for drawings and attendees - you never know who you'll connect with! Event begins promptly at 7:30am after self-serve breakfast, coffee, and tea, so make sure you arrive on time - especially since it will mark our
QUARTERLY DRAWING
for a chance to win Brewcouver ticktets from our new members
exo
bus!
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Super Powered Networking Training by the DIY Marketing Center
Wednesday, September 19th from 9:30a - 11:30a
GVCC members can use guest list discount code: "
strategy"
during
registration
!
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Is your company or organization having an anniversary, expansion, or special event in 2018? Please contact
Barb Holbrook
for information about bringing the Chamber Ambassador team for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the occasion!
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Thursday, September 20th
CCSI's PLATINUM 20th Anniversary
Creative Computer Solutions, Inc.
celebrates their 20th Anniversary
Platinum Ribbon Cutting
September 20th from 3-5p.m. Join us in celebrating CCSI's 20 years with food, raffle prizes, virtual reality, music and networking. Additionally, CCSI is hosting a food drive for the Clark County Food Bank - bring canned food donations to receive additional raffle tickets!
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GVCC Sponsorships Confirmed This Week
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Horenstein Law Group:
They are the 2019
Women in Leadership Lecture Series
presenting sponsor! This is the Chamber's breakout new program, leading the discussion about women in leadership roles. In addition to examining the life/success tract of our most influential women leaders, we create meaningful connections within the group to further the conversation and work collaboratively throughout the year to promote female leadership development.
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SW WA Leads & Needs Expands to North Clark County
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The GVCC, in partnership with the Battle Ground Chamber will host a monthly Southwest Washington Leads & Needs event on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Mill Creek Pub. Inquire about being the first-ever sponsor with
Ashlyn Salzman.
October 10th will be the debut event, come and expand your reach into battle Ground and meet the amazing crew of north county business leaders - their North County Networking is transitioning into this event!
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The Latest "Business of the Week" Features on Facebook
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Octomaids
Family-owned, hard-working, and green-cleaning to boot!
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Biggs Insurance
They find out what matters to you!
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ICEovation
You think it, he carves it - by hand!
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Upcoming SBAP, PTAC, HR, & CCL Events
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The GVCC houses community-wide programming for the Small Business Assistance Program, PTAC Government Contracting, HR Business Solutions (WorkSource), and Career Connected Learning. Often, these programs are available to non-member over three counties.
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September 19th 2018
Sign up for the PTAC Government Contracting webinar, "Understanding Debriefings and Protests" at 11am.
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September 24th 2018
Please attend the SBAP, PTAC, &WorkSource: Everything You Need to Know" info session from 1-4pm.
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GVCC Member
Events, Outreach, Announcements, and Opportunities:
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September 11th 2018
Attend the
Patriot Day Salute
today at City Hall, sponsored by CMAC and Waste Connections. Remembrance starts at 9am.
September 11th 2018
IRS Stakeholder Liaison
presents a web conference for Tax, Payroll, and Industry Professionals called
Estimated Taxes Q&A Web Conference
.
For more information
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September 13th 2018
September 13th 2018
Own a boat or know a boat-owner? Like to fish? Well, you are encouraged to attend the
SW WA Contractors Association's Fall Salmon Derby
this Thursday! Derby begins at daylight, and ends in the evening when the biggest fish is weighed at the Port of Ridgefield.
More information
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September 13th 2018
Celebrate Victor 23 Brewing's
Two Year Anniversary Celebration
at their location on St. John's from 6-10p! For
more details
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September 13th 2018
Clark College Economic & Community Development
, presents a free seminar geared toward navigating your team of introverts and extroverts for success. At their Columbia Tech Center location on Thursday at 5:30pm, get ready to learn how to encourage introverts to participate as well as encouraging extroverts not to upstage. For more information, and to
RSVP, click here
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September 14th 2018
You are invited to the
Strengthening Women's Voices in the Workplace
workshop, hosted by the YWCA of Clark County. For
more information and tickets
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September 15th 2018
SCORE presents an
Introduction to Desktop QuickBooks and Financial Management
from 9a-12p here at the GVCC.
RSVP now
as spots are filling up!
September 15th 2018
Royalwise
presents an introduction to Mac OS X! This is a Level 1 Class covering All The Basics.
More Information
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September 15th 2018
Royalwise
presents an overview of new features in Mac OS X! This is a Level 2 Class covering new and cool features.
More Information
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September 15th 2018
Join Martin Middlewood, the
Clark County Historical Museum
's Annual History Book Editor for a 90-minute workshop learning how to capture your family's story by use of family heirlooms. Session takes place from 1:00p-2:30p. Reserve your seat by
email
, or at
360.993.5673.
September 15th 2018
WHY Racing Events is letting kids, age 17 and younger, race for free at
the
APPLETREE Sunset 5K
! Combat childhood obesity by encouraging kids to live a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Details and registration
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September 15th & 16th 2018
ICEovation
's
James Stugart
will host a booth at OMSI's Mini Maker Faire Saturday and Sunday 10a-5p each day. Join James as he'll teach you how to carve and chisel ice into amazing works of art.
Tickets & More Information
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September 19th 2018
WSUV's Business Growth Mentor & Analysis Program
presents speaker Heidi Pozzo. From 8:30-10a, learn the four elements of helping your business achieve incredible results.
More information
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September 19th 2018
The
Women Entrepreneurs Organization (WEO)
of SW Washington presents the 5th Annual Awards Gala!
Tickets & Information.
September 19th 2018
The YWCA of Clark County is hosting
Finding Our Gold: A Connection Circle for Women Over 50
. This 8-week connectivity series will span evenings from Sept. 19th through November 14th.
Tickets & Information.
September 19th 2018
September 20th 2018
Community Home Health & Hospice
is kicking off
Give More 24!
with an ice cream party sponsored by Umpqua Bank. Stop by The Elaine and Don Heimbigner Hospice Care Center to donate and enjoy a scoop.
Additionally, the
Free Clinic's Give More 24! Campaign
approaches to join in helping to make a difference in our community. During this time, visit
here
to make a donation within 24 hours and give to the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington.
September 20th 2018
Royalwise
presents an overview of QuickBooks, with a look into the practical uses through your bank feeds.
More Information
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September 22nd 2018
Safely dispose of your sensitive documents at a
free shredding event
from 10a-1p at tthe Salmon Creek Park & Ride. Limited to two file storage boxes per person, free for residents of Clark County.
More Information
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September 22nd 2018
Girls Inc.
challenges YOU to participate in their 3rd annual
Rappel For Her
event on September 22nd. Participants who raise $1,00
0 benefiting
Girls Inc. of the PNW
get to rappel down the side of the Hilton! Registration starts now for individuals and teams. Let's show the girls of our community the true definition of
bold
!
September 22nd 2018
Join The Historic Trust and the Pearson Field Education Center for their
Annual Fundraiser
"Lets Take Flight"
, supporting STEM education through aviation at Pearson!
September 22nd 2018
Royalwise
presents a Level 3 class on Mac OS X specifically looking at File Management.
More Information
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September 29th 2018
The
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
is "Celebrating Our Legacy" with the 2018 Annual Fundraising Gala at Royal Oaks Country Club. This event will follow a season-opening concert, featuring acclaimed musicians.
Tickets and more information
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September 29th 2018
The City of Vancouver is inviting YOU to the
Waterfront Park Grand Opening
from 11am to 3pm at Columbia Way between Esther and Grant Streets.
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A friendly reminder from the
IRS
:
Third estimated tax payment due
September 17th, 2018. This is for quarterly payments only, most often those who are self-employed, investors, and retirees.
Maaco Vancouver
celebrates their 40th Anniversary this year, and to celebrate, they have installed a NITROHEAT system, saving on liquid materials, improving distribution, while minimizing paint overspray! For detailed information, visit their
website
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SW WA Accountable Community of Health
is announcing their newest
RFI's
for community-serving organizations. They are looking for organizations in areas of social services, emergency response, education or workforce development, peer support for substance abuse, public health, and alternative medicine. Click here for
more information
.
H&R Block
's Income Tax Class is
open for enrollment
. Morning and evening classes in the Greater Vancouver area are offered for individuals who would like to learn everything you wanted to know about taxes.
Calling all local musicians!
The
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
is holding auditions for violinists, violists, cellists, bassists, and many more! Application deadline is September 13th.
Click here
for more info.
Calling all junior musicians!
The Junior Symphony of Vancouver is holding auditions for orchestral/chamber instruments on September 24th. Auditions are open to middle school through college-aged individuals.
Applications online
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HAPO Community Credit Union
is offering a special CD rate until September 15th. Call for more info 509-943-5676.
Leadership Clark County (LCC)
is looking for community nonprofits or public sector organizations to engage with leaders from LCC's Class of '19. The project aims to encourage LCC graduates and community partners to collaborate on organizational challenges the community is facing.
For more information
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) has awarded the City of Vancouver’s Fire Marshal’s Office a $216,000 Fire Prevention and Safety grant. The grant will support the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Project HomeSafe campaign to reduce the frequency and severity of residential fires through fire and life safety education and outreach.
The
City of Vancouver
is looking for
volunteers
for their Waterfront Grand Opening event on Saturday, September 29th.
Columbia Credit Union
opened a new branch in Battle Ground, August 13th. This
Scotton Landing
location is the second branch in Battle Ground, marking Columbia Credit Union's 14th branch in SW Washington & Oregon.
The
Clark County Council
is accepting applications from local organizations for grants that encourage historic preservation and programs, including preservation of historic documents.The
Historical Promotion Grants program
is designed to increase awareness and education to better preserve, exhibit, and/or interpret local history and historic preservation. Applicants must be either a non-profit organization or public entity within the boundaries of Clark County that promotes our local history. More information is available
online
or by
emailing
. The deadline for submitting completed applications is 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.
Community Home Health & Hospice
is offering an eight-week, free grief support group for survivors of suicide loss at the Elaine & Don Heimbigner Hospice Care Center, 3102 NE 134th Street, Vancouver, WA. The group meets Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, from September 27 – November 15, 2018. Facilitated by Mary Fleming, MSW, and Rick Sievers, Hospice Volunteer.
LOOKING AHEAD:
October 3rd 2018
Ground Breaking ceremony for the
Salvation Army
. They are at 97% of their goal.
October 4th 2018
October 14th 2018
WHY Racing Events is letting kids, age 17 and younger, race for free at
the
Girlfriends Run for a Cure 5K
! Combat childhood obesity by encouraging kids to live a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Details and registration
.
October 17th 2018
Use code “
VancouverChamberDiscount
” for $15 off your attendance fee.
October 13th 2018
Kicking off the
four-part series
, Clark College Economic & Community Development presents morning leadership training courses. Starting at 8am,
Your Personal Brand: What are you known for as a leader?
will guide the day's session.
November 1st & 2nd 2018
CDM Caregiving
presents their 8th Annual "Symbol Of Freedom" sponsored by Riverview Community Bank, presented by Waste Connections of Washington Inc. featuring special guest Retired USMC Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling, former White House Airlift operations officer during the attack on America on 9/11. This is a two-day series, designed to elevate the knowledge of
CDM Caregiving Services
. For more information and ticket purchases, visit their
website
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