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About the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

Virtual Assistant Industry Media Contact

Danielle Keister
Founder & Virtual Assistant Expert
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

Email: danielle@virtualassistantnetworking.com
Tel: 253.238.4404 | Toll Free: 888.648.0566

What is the VACOC?

The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce is a professional association dedicated to helping Virtual Assistants worldwide grow stronger, more financially successful practices that lead them to greater personal happiness, freedom and client satisfaction.

Value/Mission Statement

To end the cycle of poverty in the Virtual Assistant industry and lead Virtual Assistance into a new era of professional self-esteem and respect

Founded

April 2006 by Danielle Keister of The Relief Virtual Assistance

About Danielle Keister

Full Biography
Veteran Virtual Assistant, innovator and thought leader in the Virtual Assistance industry.
Principal of The Relief Virtual Assistance since 1997.
20+ year administrative career in positions such as administrative/executive assistant, office manager, grantwriter, legal assistant, paralegal and private investigator.
Founder, Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce (est. 2006)
Publisher of the The Portable Business™, the VACOC's lively and engaging weekly ezine for clients with current subscriber base of 5,500+.
Columnist for Dear Gritty VA, a weekly online business advice column for Virtual Assistants and the clients who work with them.
Author of several acclaimed Virtual Assistant business guides and start-up tools.
Mentor to hundreds of Virtual Assistants since 2003.
First to document the history of the Virtual Assistant profession.
Introduced the concept of value-billing to the industry at large.
Media favorite and frequently consulted/quoted expert of reporters, writers and journalists worldwide on the topic of Virtual Assistance and the Virtual Assistant profession.

Tagline

Creating Community, Expanding Horizons and Sharing in Success!

Mantra/What We Stand For

Setting the standard for quality, substance, and excellence in the Virtual Assistant industry.

Objectives

Advancing the profession by building value, demand and global understanding for Virtual Assistance.
Strengthening the knowledge base of the Virtual Assistant society.
Positioning the VACOC as the globally recognized brand in Virtual Assistance excellence.

Initiatives

Create a social refuge for business and professional-minded Virtual Assistant business owners to interact with colleagues and peers.
Bridge the mainstream business and Virtual Assistance worlds, creating opportunities for communication and interaction.
Foster positive growth of the Virtual Assistant entrepreneur in professional, substantive directions through innovative programs and resources.

Awards Sponsored

The InnoVAtive Award is an honor given by the VACOC to Virtual Assistants who have demonstrated high standards of excellence and inventiveness in the areas of smart business practices, industry promotion or Virtual Assistant education and training.

Award Recipients