Triumphant Return to the Rose Parade After 30 Years
In collaboration with Fieldwork Flowers, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, Tieton Homes, and Divine Consign, we brought the city’s first rose parade float in three decades to life. Our float earned the prestigious Rose Festival Directors’ Award – Best Depiction of Volunteerism, showcasing the remarkable effort behind this achievement. With over 5,000 locally sourced flowers and clippings from across our community, our float paid homage
Short & Sweet
Located at 1001 Main St, Short & Sweet a delightful haven where every craving finds its perfect match! A beloved bakery and cafe tantalize with a diverse array of indulgent delights. Embark on a flavor adventure with their newest product offering: freshly baked donuts! Featuring exciting varieties like maple bacon and matcha green tea. But the excitement doesn't stop there – Short
VDA Launches Block Captain Program
VDA is thrilled to unveil the Main Street Promise Block Captain Program, in collaboration with the City of Vancouver! Our dedicated Block Captains will serve as volunteer ambassadors for the Main Street Promise project, ensuring that residents, business/property owners, and visitors are well-informed and engaged. They'll be sharing the latest project updates and gathering valuable feedback from their respective blocks. Last week, our
US Transportation Secretary Visits Downtown
The heart of downtown Vancouver, Washington welcomed a special guest today – Secretary Pete Buttigieg! Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Governor Jay Inslee, Governor Tina Kotek, City Manager Eric Holmes, and our partners including WSDOT, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, OregonDot, C-TRAN, Port of Vancouver USA, and Vancouver's Downtown Association joined hands in extending a warm welcome to Secretary Pete. The highlight of the day? A tour of the iconic I-5 Bridge, offering insights into
Waste Connections Sponsors Clean & Safe Program
We're thrilled to announce Waste Connections as the premiere corporate sponsor of our Clean & Safe Program, Spruce the Couve! Check out photos showcasing THIS week's graffiti removal efforts (2/5/24)! Interested in volunteering? Visit www.vdausa.org/get-involved to learn more and sign up! Let's make a positive difference together! Jan. 2024 Clean & Safe Report: Total Solid Waste Removed: 1,365 lbs Total Graffiti Removed: 622 tags Total
Kindred Media Co.
We are thrilled to welcome Kindred Media Co., as a new brick & mortar business along our Main Street corridor! Vancouver Business Journal—Kindred Media Company founder Shay Smith knows marketing. He spent some time working in the corporate marketing game and often hired agencies for larger projects. After seeing various quirks in agency operations and a consistent lack of pizzazz in the
VDA Launches New Grant Program
Calling all Main Street Businesses from 5th to 15th Street! The Vancouver Downtown Association is thrilled to introduce the Bricks & Clicks Grant Program to support businesses leading up to the Main Street Promise infrastructure project. The Bricks & Clicks Grant Program is designed to: Boost the visibility of small businesses with additional signage. Beautify our downtown area by improving facades Empower
RevitalizeWA: A Resounding Success!
RevitalizeWA 2023 was a resounding success! 🌟 This week, VDA had the privilege of hosting 350+ attendees, representing 72 Washington communities, and 8 states. Over the course of 3 exciting days, we gathered at 15 downtown venues to engage in 50 thought-provoking workshop sessions centered around economic development, placemaking, and preservation. Our downtown lit up to welcome these attendees, many of which were
New Seasons: Bridging the Gap
Exciting News! New Seasons Market is now officially OPEN! Located at 16th & Main directly across from Clark County Historical Museum. After decades in the making, we're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new grocery store that bridges the gap between downtown and uptown. This marks a significant step towards improving the quality of life for our community and creating
Volunteer Corner: New Sculpture + Public Plaza
VDA unveiled Volunteer Corner, an awe-inspiring 7-ft metal sculpture and a charming miniature public plaza, right at the heart of Vancouver - at the intersection of E Evergreen & Broadway. This remarkable project is a tribute to the boundless spirit of volunteerism that pulses through our city. It's a celebration of the profound impact of Vancouver's Downtown Association (VDA) and City of