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Greater Vancouver Chamber Hosts Free Business Resource Fair Connecting Employers With 12 Washington State Agencies (Photo) - 01/12/26

Press Release   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
January 12, 2026

 

 

GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER HOSTS FREE BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR CONNECTING EMPLOYERS WITH 12 WASHINGTON STATE AGENCIES 

Event offers direct access to state experts on licensing, compliance, workforce, taxes, and more 

 

 

VANCOUVER, Wash.  — The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is bringing Washington state agency experts and trusted business resource partners together for a free, in-person Business Resource Fair designed specifically for employers, operators, managers, and decision-makers throughout the region. 

 

Held on Tuesday, January 27, from 8–10 a.m. at the Clark College Columbia Tech Center, this Chamber-led event will provide southwest Washington businesses with a unique opportunity to receive direct, practical guidance from 12 Washington state agencies - under one roof. 

 

Businesses regularly navigate complex systems related to licensing, compliance, workforce regulations, taxes, health coverage, and operational requirements. The Business Resource Fair aims to reduce that friction by giving attendees immediate access to agency staff who can answer questions, clarify processes, and identify programs many organizations don’t realize exist. 

 

“This event is all about removing barriers,” said Janet Kenefsky, Chief Operating Officer at the Greater Vancouver Chamber. “When businesses better understand the systems they work within, they save time, reduce risk, and operate with more confidence.” 

 

Attendees will be able to engage directly with representatives from the following participating organizations: 

  • Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) 
  • Small Business Administration (SBA) 
  • Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) 
  • Washington Healthplanfinder 
  • Washington Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division 
  • Washington State Department of Commerce 
  • Washington State Department of Enterprise Services 
  • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 
  • Washington State Department of Licensing 
  • Washington State Department of Revenue 
  • Washington State Employment Security Department 
  • Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) 
  • Washington State Small Business Liaison Team 

Whether attending to streamline operations, prepare for growth, or resolve ongoing regulatory questions, business leaders will walk away with clearer pathways for doing business in Washington state. 

 

Registration is free. Learn more and reserve your spot at https://my.vancouverusa.com/event-information?id=a0lVp000004VgK2IAK.  

 

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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 more than 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. 

Attached Media Files: Business_Fair_Grid.png, Business_Fair_Hero_Image.png,

Greater Vancouver Chamber Hosts Free Business Resource Fair Connecting Employers With 12 Washington State Agencies (Photo) - 01/12/26

Press Release   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
January 12, 2026

 

 

GREATER VANCOUVER CHAMBER HOSTS FREE BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR CONNECTING EMPLOYERS WITH 12 WASHINGTON STATE AGENCIES 

Event offers direct access to state experts on licensing, compliance, workforce, taxes, and more 

 

 

VANCOUVER, Wash.  — The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is bringing Washington state agency experts and trusted business resource partners together for a free, in-person Business Resource Fair designed specifically for employers, operators, managers, and decision-makers throughout the region. 

 

Held on Tuesday, January 27, from 8–10 a.m. at the Clark College Columbia Tech Center, this Chamber-led event will provide southwest Washington businesses with a unique opportunity to receive direct, practical guidance from 12 Washington state agencies - under one roof. 

 

Businesses regularly navigate complex systems related to licensing, compliance, workforce regulations, taxes, health coverage, and operational requirements. The Business Resource Fair aims to reduce that friction by giving attendees immediate access to agency staff who can answer questions, clarify processes, and identify programs many organizations don’t realize exist. 

 

“This event is all about removing barriers,” said Janet Kenefsky, Chief Operating Officer at the Greater Vancouver Chamber. “When businesses better understand the systems they work within, they save time, reduce risk, and operate with more confidence.” 

 

Attendees will be able to engage directly with representatives from the following participating organizations: 

  • Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) 
  • Small Business Administration (SBA) 
  • Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) 
  • Washington Healthplanfinder 
  • Washington Secretary of State Corporations & Charities Division 
  • Washington State Department of Commerce 
  • Washington State Department of Enterprise Services 
  • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 
  • Washington State Department of Licensing 
  • Washington State Department of Revenue 
  • Washington State Employment Security Department 
  • Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) 
  • Washington State Small Business Liaison Team 

Whether attending to streamline operations, prepare for growth, or resolve ongoing regulatory questions, business leaders will walk away with clearer pathways for doing business in Washington state. 

 

Registration is free. Learn more and reserve your spot at https://my.vancouverusa.com/event-information?id=a0lVp000004VgK2IAK.  

 

###

 

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 more than 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. 

Attached Media Files: Business_Fair_Grid.png, Business_Fair_Hero_Image.png,