Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver Opens Registration For Young Entrepreneurs In Southwest Washington (Photo) -04/17/25

Press Release   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
April 17, 2025

 

 

LEMONADE DAY GREATER VANCOUVER OPENS REGISTRATION FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

Free youth entrepreneurship program teaches essential business skills to kids ages 6-16.

 

VANCOUVER, Wash.  — Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver, an engaging and empowering youth entrepreneurship program, is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for aspiring young business owners ages 6-16. Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), this hands-on experience equips kids with the skills to start, own, and operate their own businesses — completely free of charge!

 

Since launching in 2021, this initiative has engaged more than 3,500 young entrepreneurs across Southwest Washington, teaching essential business and financial literacy skills while fostering creativity, leadership, and problem-solving. Through the My Lemonade Day app and workbooks, participants learn step-by-step how to launch a business, guided by mentors who help them set goals, manage finances, and bring their ideas to life.

 

At the end of the program, young CEOs will showcase their businesses on Lemonade Day 2025, set for Saturday, June 7, at the Junior Market, co-located with the Vancouver Farmers Market. To date, participants have collectively generated nearly $90,000 in sales, with profits reinvested into their education, savings, or donated to causes they care about.

 

Returning for the third consecutive year as the Main Squeeze & Presenting Sponsor, OnPoint Community Credit Union continues to champion the program’s mission of inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

 

“This group of young business owners showcases the creativity and innovation that can happen when a great idea is combined with the right financial education,” said Rob Stuart, CEO & president, OnPoint Community Credit Union. “We’re proud to sponsor Lemonade Day and witness the innovative projects and enthusiasm from these young entrepreneurs. We have no doubt they are the future leaders of our community.”

 

"Lemonade Day is about empowering kids to create something of their own, take ownership, and build confidence in their abilities. Every year, we see fresh ideas come to life, and it’s truly inspiring to watch these young entrepreneurs in action. Registrations are rolling in, but our goal is to once again register thousands of kids — each launching their own business and making an impact across Southwest Washington,” said Janet Kenefsky, chief operating officer for the Chamber and city director of Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver. 

 

Anyone can be involved in My Lemonade Day. These young entrepreneurs need mentors, investors, business partners, locations, volunteers, and customers. For more information about My Lemonade Day & Junior Market and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Chamber at YourChamber@VancouverUSA.com or go to VancouverUSA.com/LemonadeDay.

 

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My Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver is proud partners with: Main Squeeze Investor OnPoint Community Credit Union; Lemon Drop Investor, Blue Mountain Community Management; Marketing Competition Sponsor, Unitus Community Credit Union; Pitch Contest Sponsor, Palm Beach Tan; Pucker Pal Investor, The Columbian; Spoonful of Sugar Investors, Clear Choice Dental Implant Center, Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, PeaceHealth, Port of Vancouver USA, Securus Systems, Share the Flame, Urban Air Adventure Park, US BANK, Vancouver Farmers Market, When the Shoe Fits, Wolff Wealth Advisors; Junior Market Stage Sponsor, Chick-Fil-A; Junior Market Business Results Contest Sponsor, Columbia Credit Union; Junior Market Bag Sponsors, Grassa and Perkins & Co; Junior Market Bag Provider, NOVOLEX; Junior Market Tent Sponsor, Waste Connections; Junior Market Pen Sponsor, Lifetime Exteriors; and Transportation Sponsor, ANC Movers.

 

About Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver 

 

Since its inception in 2021, Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver has been rooted in entrepreneurial spirit. Engaging over 3,500 young minds across Southwest Washington, kids ages 6-16 have been learning the essential ABCs of business skills, fueling their creativity, and fostering their understanding of entrepreneurship. We take pride in the fact that 35% of our participants hail from diverse backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and community empowerment. Our initiative has made a SPLASH, generating a whopping $90,000 in sales, directly benefiting charities, and lining the pockets of these budding CEOs! We are more than just a program - we are making a difference one junior-business at a time. For additional details, please visit https://www.vancouverusa.com/annual-events/lemonadeday/. 

 

About the Greater Vancouver Chamber 

 

SW Washington’s largest business organization, the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), with nearly 1000 members, has been Moving Business Forward in southwest Washington for over 130 years through business advocacy, community building, education, and creating visibility for our members. The Chamber is a supportive alliance of diverse member businesses, individuals, and organizations, working together toward long-term business prosperity. The GVC is the heart of Clark County’s business community, advocating for sound, sensible and dynamic policies that ensure a vital economic climate and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit VancouverUSA.com. 

 

About OnPoint Community Credit Union 

 

OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving over 594,000 members and with assets of $9.7 billion. Founded in 1932, OnPoint Community Credit Union’s membership is available to anyone who lives or works in one of 28 Oregon counties (Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler and Yamhill) and two Washington counties (Skamania and Clark) and their immediate family members. OnPoint Community Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). More information is available at onpointcu.com or 503-228-7077 or 800-527-3932.

 

 

Media Assets
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13x6SPe8vKvjnbPcZEYhWb4SKEwgQU-RP?usp=sharing

 

Official Event Link
https://www.vancouverusa.com/annual-events/lemonade-day/

 

My Lemonade Day Participant App, iOs
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-lemonade-day/id1465714143

 

My Lemonade Day Mentors App, iOs
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lemonade-day-mentors/id1326900393

 

My Lemonade Day App, Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lemonadeday.mylemonadeday&hl=en_US&gl=US

 

Lemonade Day Video | Presented by Main Squeeze OnPoint Community Credit Union
https://youtu.be/CPaUIF7Ub5A?si=YxmCwWqrq374laBP

Greater Vancouver Chamber Opens Nonprofit Registration For Give More 24! (Photo) -04/15/25

Press Release   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
April 15, 2025

 

GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER OPENS NONPROFIT REGISTRATION FOR GIVE MORE 24!

Southwest Washington’s one-day online giving marathon returns on September 25, 2025. 

 

Vancouver, Wash. – The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is thrilled to announce that nonprofit registration is now open for Give More 24!, the region’s largest 24-hour online giving event, set to take place on September 25, 2025. Nonprofits serving Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties can register now at GiveMore24.org to participate in this high-impact fundraising opportunity. 

 

Launched in 2014, Give More 24! empowered nonprofits across Southwest Washington to raise more than $16 million. Now, after a two-year hiatus, GVC is bringing back this event due to the dozens of nonprofits and donors who encouraged us as well as a generous capacity-building grant from the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund at the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. 

 

Designed to make donating easy, engaging, and exciting, Give More 24! equips nonprofits with essential fundraising tools and resources while connecting donors with causes they care about. The event kicks off at midnight on September 25, allowing supporters to donate throughout the day and watch the real-time giving tally grow. Nonprofits that register gain access to a secure fundraising platform, social media toolkits, and peer-to-peer fundraising resources to help them maximize donations. In addition, early giving begins on September 9, giving organizations even more time to engage their supporters and boost contributions. 

 

Nonprofits interested in participating must register by June 30, 2025. A sliding-scale registration fee ensures that organizations of all sizes can take advantage of the event’s extensive resources.  

 

"The excitement around the return of Give More 24! has been incredible," said John McDonagh, President & CEO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber. "Past participants have seen tremendous success, mobilizing their supporters to raise thousands of dollars in just 24 hours, and we’re already seeing enthusiasm build for this year. In addition to strong interest from nonprofits, we're also hearing from a growing number of large and small businesses and donors who are eager to support the nonprofit community. We encourage nonprofits to register and experience firsthand the generosity and support of our region." 

 

This program is proudly supported by our Founding Sponsor, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington; Give More Champion, Davidson & Associates Insurance; and Media Sponsor, The Columbian.

 

With the countdown to Give More 24! officially underway, nonprofits, donors, businesses, and community members are encouraged to get involved and make a difference. For more information and to register, visit GiveMore24.org. 

 

 

About Give More 24!

 

Give More 24! is a day of giving dedicated to those who love southwest Washington and the incredible nonprofits that help us thrive. Created by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington in 2014, Give More 24! equips nonprofits with tools to inspire generosity and raise funds during a 24-hour campaign. To date, nonprofits have raised $16 million and engaged thousands of donors through the Give More 24! platform.   

 

In 2024, the Greater Vancouver Chamber began powering Give More 24! as part of its efforts to support the nonprofit community and plans to grow the impact of southwest Washington's largest day of giving.  

About the Greater Vancouver Chamber

SW Washington’s largest business organization, the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), with nearly 1000 members, has been Moving Business Forward in southwest Washington for over 135 years through business advocacy, community building, education, and creating visibility for our members. The Chamber is a supportive alliance of diverse member businesses, individuals, and organizations, working together toward long-term business prosperity. The GVC is the heart of Clark County’s business community, advocating for sound, sensible and dynamic policies that ensure a vital economic climate and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit VancouverUSA.com.

 

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Media Assets
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vzCmW6rdhSKreVCpwk0NqCOQvkHgSlIc?usp=sharing

 

Official Event Link
https://www.givemore24.org/

 

Nonprofit Registration Link
https://www.givemore24.org/p/registration

MEDIA ADVISORY: Southwest Washington’s Top Young Minds Compete In National Civics Bee (Photo) -04/10/25

EVENT PRESS RELEASE  
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
APRIL 10, 2025

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Southwest Washington’s Top Young Minds Compete in National Civics Bee
 

WHAT: 2025 National Civics Bee- Southwest Washington Regional Competition

 

OVERVIEW: The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, proudly presents the 2025 National Civics Bee—a high-energy competition designed to inspire middle school students to expand their civic knowledge and actively engage in their communities.  

 

Twenty finalists from Battle Ground, Camas, Evergreen, Hockinson, and Vancouver school districts, as well as homeschool programs and private schools, have earned their place in this event after excelling in an essay competition. These young scholars will take the stage to showcase their understanding of U.S. government, history, and civic engagement, vying for a chance to advance to the state-level competition. 

 

This year’s distinguished panel of judges includes: 

• Dr. Christine Moloney – Superintendent, Evergreen School District 
• Dr. John Anzalone – Superintendent, Camas School District 
• Denny Waters – Superintendent, Battle Ground School District 

The event promises an exciting and insightful challenge, highlighting the importance of civic education and fostering the next generation of informed and engaged citizens. 

 

WHY ATTEND: Media representatives are invited to cover this inspiring competition, which shines a spotlight on civic literacy and celebrates the achievements of Southwest Washington’s future leaders. Your coverage will help raise awareness of the critical role civic education plays in shaping engaged, knowledgeable citizens.

 

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 
• Location: Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660) 
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Media Check-In: 9:50 AM) 
• Event Link: National Civics Bee 

RSVP: To confirm your attendance as a media representative, please email lsalmonte@vancouverusa.com. 

 

For interviews, additional details, or special media requests, please contact Lourdes Salmonte at lsalmonte@vancouverusa.com. 

 

About the Greater Vancouver Chamber

SW Washington’s largest business organization, the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), with nearly 1000 members, has been Moving Business Forward in southwest Washington for over 130 years through business advocacy, community building, education, and creating visibility for our members. The Chamber is a supportive alliance of diverse member businesses, individuals, and organizations, working together toward long-term business prosperity. The GVC is the heart of Clark County’s business community, advocating for sound, sensible and dynamic policies that ensure a vital economic climate and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit VancouverUSA.com. 

 

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Media Assets:   
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XdY9zjy3IEqxmNaaUuCUg2cNJEMa3c_f?usp=sharing

Official Program Link:   
National Civics Bee  

Nation’s Report Card: 
NAEP Report Card: 2022 NAEP Civics Assessment