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The VDA’s 4 volunteer-led committees: Design, Promotions, Economic Vitality, and Organization, address different aspects of our exciting work centered on revitalizing downtown Vancouver. Join in, test the waters, see what is a good fit for you!
Promotions
Promotion creates excitement and vibrancy downtown. Street festivals, parades, retail events, and image development campaigns are some of the ways the VDA provides education on what’s downtown and encourages customer traffic. Promotion involves marketing an enticing image to shoppers, investors, and visitors.
Our Promotions Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.
Promotions Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role!
Design
Design enhances the look and feel of our downtown community. Historic building rehabilitation, public art, street and alley clean-up, landscaping, street furniture, signage, visual merchandising and lighting all improve the physical image of downtown Vancouver as a quality place to shop, work, walk, invest in, and live. Design improvements result in a reinvestment of public and private dollars to our downtown.
Our Design Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM at the VDA office at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.
Design Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role!
Economic Vitality
Economic Vitality involves analyzing current market forces to develop long-term solutions. Recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of downtown’s traditional merchants are examples of economic vitality activities.
Our Economic Vitality Committee is in search of a new committee chair. Committee chair play an important leadership role, working in partnership with the VDA executive director develop the EV workplan and managing related assignments to make our initiatives come to fruition. If you are interested in participating on the EV as the committee chair, or to learn more about the position, please fill out the submission form below stating your interest.
Our Economic Vitality Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.
Economic Vitality Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role!
Organization (Board of Directors)
Organization sets the direction for the VDA & downtown Vancouver’s revitalization. The VDA’s board of directors is made up of business and property owners, bankers, citizens, historic preservationists, public officials, and local economic development representatives.
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Columbia Springs Fishing Celebration
Do you love fishing? Designed for avid anglers and those just looking to get their feet wet, the Columbia Springs Fishing Festival is back again this June! Join us on June 10th from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Battle Ground Lake State Park. This Celebration of Fishing will feature several stations of fun, tactile, fishing-related activities including casting practice, fishy art, interactive presentations from experts, science and nature games, tackle giveaways, lamprey fun, and more! Advanced registration is required to attend at www.columbiasprings.org/events/fishing-celebration. Participants of […]
Pride Block Party
June 10th 1pm - 7pm Family Friendly Activities & Live Entertainment by ISCRE FREE Admission
Wander Clark County: Old City Cemetery
Whether you are a history buff, love funerary art, or are just curious about the people who shaped this community, a visit to historic Old City Cemetery is a treat! Join Clark County Historical Museum as we explore one of the city’s earliest cemeteries. Hear the stories of the visionaries who built Vancouver - their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a […]
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Esther Short Park 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesJoin in the summer fun at the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in Esther Short Park on Saturday, June 17th from 1pm-7pm. Live music, art displays, local businesses, great food, kid's activities, community resources and employment info. FREE, PUBLIC, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT
Wander Clark County
Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver, Washington. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours
Clark Public Utilities Pollinator Festival
Celebrate National Pollinator Week at Clark Public Utilities first-ever Pollinator Festival on June 24 from 10am to 4pm. More than 25 agencies, organizations, universities, artisans and local businesses are participating in this free outdoor festival located at our Operation Center at 8600 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA. Festival visitors can take a pollinator garden tour with our friendly staff and learn how to provide food and habitat for the many varieties of pollinators native to Clark County. Doug Tallamy, professor and best-selling author of […]
Wander Clark County: Esther Short Neighborhood
From beautiful Craftsman homes to towering Gothic churches, the residential neighborhoods of downtown Vancouver are full of wondrous sights and stories. This Saturday we’ll explore one of Vancouver’s oldest neighborhoods, Esther Short. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours
First Friday
Looking for something for the family, guests, or interesting date night? Join us in downtown Vancouver for First Friday! Our downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Our locally owned businesses are ready to welcome you! There is something for everyone to enjoy—art, music, shopping, food & drink! Our interactive map will provide live GPS directions and a link for “More Details” about the Gallery/Artists’ exhibitions, food & beverage, and live music offerings!
Wander Clark County: Parkersville
One of the oldest incorporated communities, Parker’s Landing began in 1845 when David C. Parker staked his claim amongst the Chinook-speaking Indigenous community and named the area Parkersville. By the 1870s, merchants had purchased much of the land neighboring Parkersville, giving rise to the community known today as Washougal. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours
Wander Clark County: Washougal Memorial Cemetery
Whether you are a history buff, love funerary arts, or are just curious about the people who shaped this community, a visit to the historic Washougal Memorial Cemetery is a treat! Join Clark County Historical Museum as we explore the city’s earliest cemetery. Hear the stories of the visionaries who built Washougal - their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full […]
History On Tap – Identity and the New Thought Philosophy: A Look at Alzamon Ira Lucas
History on Tap is back! Come raise a glass with Clark County Historical Museum and Kiggins Theatre as we explore the history of the Pacific Northwest! Now entering its fifth season, History on Tap looks at how the past influences our present and informs the future. It’s built on the premise that history didn’t end on some dusty date on the calendar, but is a dynamic story where every person is an active participant. Clark County Historical Museum welcomes historian and author Katrine Barber […]
Wander Clark County: Arnada Neighborhood
One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, the Arnada neighborhood is characterized by vintage homes, beautiful gardens, and mature trees. Wander Clark County summer walking tour series occurs most Saturdays from June thru August at 9am. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours