About us

Vancouver IRL is excited to announce Mighty Bowl as our official community sponsor as of August 2026!

 Since 2012, Mighty Bowl has been a pioneer in Vancouver, WA—from launching the city’s first mobile food truck to opening their brick-and-mortar restaurant, Hazel Dell food cart, and catering services. Beyond serving nutrient-dense, whole food made with organic and local ingredients, Mighty Bowl is deeply committed to environmental sustainability and supporting local small businesses.

Mighty Bowl shares our core belief: when local small businesses thrive, the entire community benefits.

 Through their sponsorship, we can keep our online platform, directory, event calendar, and job board FREE for SW WA.

Mighty Bowl’s commitment to local economic growth powers our mission in real life —bringing Clark County together through events, 3rd spaces, and shared meals, while elevating the vibrant small businesses, nonprofits, and artists of all kinds who make our region thrive.

Visit themightybowl.com to learn more about their mission, health-focused menu, and local catering options.

Veita Project Inc. (“Veita Project”) was founded in 2021 as a weekend endeavor meant to help organizations and individuals obtain the needed support to push their visions forward. 

Initially, the Veita Project platform aimed to offer a variety of services, including online crowdfunding, development tools for small nonprofits, and straightforward online storefront solutions for small businesses. However, a pivot became necessary after comprehensive testing and research, especially when challenges in identifying the target market online emerged. Specifically, there wasn’t an inclusive directory of Vancouver’s small businesses. This pivotal moment led to the birth of Vancouver in Real Life (“Vancouver IRL”).