Our Mission

Since 1924, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce has represented the dynamic range of our city’s business community, from sole proprietors to major corporations.

We are a voice for each of our members and encourage participation by all. We are an excellent resource for anyone wanting information about our city and its business opportunities, policies and trends. Read more about what we do.

Our Staff


Judith MorganIn 1992 Judith Morgan was the first woman Chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. She joined the Chamber Board in 1986 representing Richmond Travel Bureau and has been President and CEO of the Chamber since 1993. She graduated from the Institute of Organization Management in 1999. Judy has been a resident of Richmond most of her life and has served as Chair of the Economic Development Commission and on the Boards of the YMCA, Early Childhood Mental Health, Richmond Art Center and the Contra Costa College Foundation. She likes to travel and her favorite places (besides Richmond) are Bora Bora and London.
Ferdinand BuenoFerdinand Bueno, Director of Finance, joined the Chamber in February 2002. He has lived in Richmond since 1999. He previously participated in VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance organized by the City of Richmond to offer free tax preparation to low income taxpayers. Ferdinand is also the main contact for the Enterprise Zone Hiring Tax credit which the Chamber hopes all qualified businesses will take advantage of. Alumni of SF State University, class of 95.
Christina Phipps Christina Phipps, Director of Membership, joined the Chamber staff January 3, 2005 after working in Richmond at the Bay Area Rescue Mission for over ten years. During that time, she volunteered as a Chamber Ambassador for six years and got to know many of the wonderful business people in the Richmond area, making for an easy transition when she joined the staff at the Chamber. She works with our enthusiastic team of Ambassadors as well as the Chamber Education Committee and the Business and Education United Foundation (BE United). Chris has three granddaughters and a grandson.
Shannon Reinhardt, Director of Communications and Events, joined the Chamber staff September 9, 2009. Originally from Redding, California, Shannon was married in 2004 and moved to the East Bay Area in 2006. Shannon has worked in the nonprofit sector for over five years in the areas of administration and event coordination. Currently, she is heading up the media and communications for the Chamber as well as coordinating the Chamber’s many events. Shannon enjoys the Arts, traveling, organizing and is currently starting a side-business making handmade soap and bath products.