Press Release, Gardener’s Guild, May 23, 2013. Gardeners’ Guild, a full service landscape contractor, headquartered in Richmond, California, has received the “Small Business of the Year” award by both the SBA (Small Business Administration) and the Contra Costa Business Council. The Small Business Administration award was presented during a luncheon...
As a result of increased business activity necessitating capital improvements* at the Port of Richmond, the Arts & Culture Commission is initiating a public art project in the Port area (see map below). Project goals are to: Stimulate public interest in and enjoyment of the waterfront and its amenities Use...
The Richmond Chamber was privileged to include a group of local high school students at last week’s Richmond Economic Summit. “The students were delighted to have participated,” said Bruce Harter, Superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. We would like to extend our appreciation to Mr. Harter for...
Information by Michelle Blackwell, East Bay Municipal Utility District, May 14, 2013. The West of Hills Northern Pipelines Project involves construction of a total of about 8.5 miles of new water transmission pipelines (48-inches and 36-inches) some of which is in or near your street. The project includes four major...
The City of Richmond is conducting its second annual “How to do Business with the City” vendor workshop! You are invited! This is a FREE training taking place on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza. Discuss topics such as:...
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce, together with Chamber Explorations and Premier World Discovery, is offering our members, and any others interested, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Cuba! Departing this October 25th, this eight (8) day excursion will offer an extraordinary look into Cuba’s vibrant people, music and culture. This exclusive...
Article by Robert Rogers, www.contracostatimes.com – Posted May 10, 2013. RICHMOND — A top California economic official said Thursday that linking the workforce and its skills with emerging industry is key to Richmond’s future. Kish Rajan, Director of California’s Office of Business and Economic Development, was the keynote speaker at...
For Richmond is excited about the start of the 9th annual Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in Richmond, and hope you will join them for a ‘kick-off’ breakfast on Thursday, May 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Courtyard at Hilltop, 3150 Garrity Way. Hosted by the For Richmond...
Last Saturday, the Richmond Chamber was proud to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting celebration at Beauty by Nature Hair Studio. Check out the photos from this event online here. Beauty by Nature Hair Studio is located at 121 Park Place Avenue, in Point Richmond, right next door to...
Distributed by Chevron Richmond – May 3, 2013. Below is a link to the May issue of Richmond Today, the official newsletter of Chevron Richmond. In this latest issue, we demonstrate our commitment to protecting safety and the environment by introducing some of the investments we have made at the...
