Genetics, Ag, and the Minimum Wage

A monthly update by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. City Manager Bill Lindsay was a guest at the Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee meeting on January 21st. He came to respond to queries we had about the GMO and Urban Ag ordinances the City is considering. While...

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Applauding the FCC on IP – Statement from Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California

Posted by Ken McNeely, January 28, 2014. AT&T California. Read it here. “We applaud the Obama Administration and the FCC for its forward-thinking endorsement of geographic trials to bring a modern, all-IP broadband network to American consumers.  Governor Jerry Brown, State Senator Alex Padilla and Assembly Member Steven Bradford have...

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Support the 2nd Annual Foster Care Conference

Dear Community Supporter, On March 8, 2014, the Richmond Police Department Youth Services Division and Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services will be co-sponsoring the second annual Foster Care Youth Forum for foster care youth, ages 14-24, at LaVonya DeJean Middle School, located at 3400 Macdonald Avenue in Richmond....

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Richmond Community Foundation Seeks Chief Community Investment Officer

The Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) is seeking a Chief Community Investment Officer responsible for leading RCF’s community initiatives and managing the grant-making strategies of the Foundation.  Reporting to the President/CEO, the Chief Community Investment Officer  demonstrates commitment to the mission of the Foundation through effective implementation of the strategic plan....

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Tax Time Tips from Cornerstone Capital

Check out these two Tax Time Tip Videos provided by George Egan of Cornerstone Capital Systems. Meet Me, George Egan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlM-LKkCBq8 Keeping a Record Log: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7jO4LqVoV4 Home Office Deduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GALiO4FWki4 The Affordable Care Act: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XrK85FReHo Cornerstone Tax Systems Specialties: Individual, Business, Corporate Returns Compromise Offers to the IRS Audit Representation...

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