The Richmond Chamber Invites You to Support the Summer Youth Employment Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program has been supported by the donations of Council of Industries member companies – both financially, and with employment or internship opportunities for our Richmond youth and young adults. Please continue to support this community cause. The kickoff meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about...

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Contra Costa County Library to Spearhead Exhibit of Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran Memorial Tattoo Art

Press Release, Contra Costa County Library, February 20, 2014. (Pleasant Hill, CALIF.) — With nearly 2 million veterans in California and a generation of veterans returning from two wars, Contra Costa County Library has launched a timely and relevant project, War Ink, an online exhibit of Iraq and Afghanistan veteran...

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$50,000 Now Available for Richmond Community Foundation Spring 2014 Capacity Building Grants

Richmond Community Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its next round of capacity grants. Our Spring 2014 grant making round will provide $50,000 for a limited number of capacity-building grants of up to $5,000 per organization. Grants will be made in support of the following categories. Mission, Vision...

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National Park Service Announces Installation Schedule for New Exhibits in Richmond

Press Release, Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, February 14, 2014. Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center will be open daily, but in transition, starting March 1st. “Welcome, and please pardon our dust,” the rangers will soon be saying at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. The...

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Longtime community leader Xavier Abrams joins the For Richmond Steering Committee

Posted on February 18th, 2014 – www.4richmond.org. Richmond Chamber and Main Street Initiative Board member brings financial expertise. For Richmond is proud to announce longtime Richmond leader Xavier Abrams as the newest member of its Steering Committee, where she’ll join a broad coalition of public safety, labor, education, business, and...

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One Monte Carlo Boat Cruise Attendee Will Win an Exclusive U.S. Open Championship Ticket Package

On March 13th, the Richmond Chamber will be hosting their 90th Anniversary Monte Carlo Hornblower Boat Cruise departing from the Craneway Pavilion at 6pm. The evening will hold a number of exciting offerings including a fabulous view of the Bay Lights, casino gaming tables, live music and dancing, a gourmet...

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