Virtual Assistant Industry Media Contact

Danielle Keister
Founder & CVO, Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Email: thevacoc@hotmail.com
Tel: 253.238.4404 | Toll Free: 888.648.0566

About the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

What is the VACOC?

The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce is a professional association of Virtual Assistants worldwide to promote shared business interests, opportunities and advancement of the Virtual Assistance profession.

We are dedicated to helping Virtual Assistants grow smarter, more successful businesses, and providing business owners with free resources, tools and information to connect with qualified Virtual Assistant professionals.

Founded

April 2006 by Danielle Keister of The Relief Virtual Assistance

About Danielle Keister

• 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 Gritty Business Buzz, a weekly electronic newsletter geared toward the small business owner and solo professional with a current readership of 3000+.
• Columnist for The 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.
• Media favorite and frequently consulted/quoted expert of reporters, writers and journalists worldwide on the topic of Virtual Assistance and the Virtual Assistant profession.

Members

1140+ registered since April 2006.

Mission/Vision Statement

The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping Virtual Assistants grow smarter, more successful businesses, and providing business owners with free resources, tools and information to connect with qualified Virtual Assistant professionals.

Tagline

The Virtual Assistant Global Village... 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 professional-minded Virtual Assistant business owners to interact with other like-minded 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