Wait a minute...it’s 2021? 
 

February 2nd is right around the corner, can you believe it? A year ago, we were telling Groundhog Day jokes just like any other year and then March hit. Remember how we were talking about how long that month was - “is this the 42nd of March?”...
 

Well, the light in the far end of the tunnel is looking less like an oncoming freight train and more like the actual end of the tunnel. We’re told vaccines supplies will be improving and as they do our hope is that things will continue to progress back to the “normal” we remember. Making sure that time comes, sooner than later, is still partly up to us: Remember to wear your masks, even if you’ve had your vaccination, wash your hands frequently, and as always socially distance. 

Stay Healthy & Stay Updated 

The coronavirus vaccine is making its way through Clark County, and we want you to be the first to know about your opportunities. Check out the COVID-19 Vaccine Phase Finder here which will let you know if you or a member of your family is eligible to get vaccinated soon. If you’d like to learn more about local vaccine information, head over to Clark.Wa.Gov/Public-Health/COVID-19-Vaccine for the facts. 

Savor The Couve – Calling All Restaurants 

The successful weekly takeout collaboration dinner, presented by ilani, is continuing for another eight weeks, and with your favorite restaurants on the menu we’re sure it will be another sell-out run. Use this link to Sign Up for an upcoming week to share some of your favorite dishes. Learn more about courses available at VancouverUSA.com/STCSignUp. Feel free to send this link to your favorite restaurants, too - the more local flavors, the better! View all upcoming weeks and order ahead while supplies last, here. 

2021 Iris Awards - Nominations Open 
Nominate our region's female leaders at virtual 2021 Iris Awards, here. The virtual awards will take place March 8 at 4 PM, following the Chamber's first, Women Who Mean Business Symposium, featuring over 300 women and men in attendance - one of the largest Chamber events of the year! Thank you to the Women Who Mean Business Presenting Sponsor Salsbury & Co., Women Who Mean Business Sponsors WellHaven Pet Health, HAPO Community Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, KeyBank, The Columbian, iQ Credit Union, and ilani; and Iris Award Sponsors Columbia Bank, Vancouver Clinic, Legacy Health, KeyBank, and Clark College. 

Next year at this time let’s hope we’re back to telling those awful, corny Groundhog’s Day jokes. And with that, wishing you all a great weekend ahead. 

John McDonagh 

President/CEO 

Greater Vancouver Chamber 

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