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Visit China in 2009
The Chamber invites its members, their families and friends to experience China in October. Trip includes international airfare, visits to the Great Wall and other cultural attractions, tours conducted by English-speaking guides, 4-5 star hotel accommodations, and much more.
Cost: $1,799/person based on double occupancy. October 13th. For information, please download the information flyer, or call the Chamber at 234-3512.
Join the Leadership Program
to enable participants to fully understand community issues and trends that will affect the future of Richmond. Leadership Institute participants will be exposed to different leadership styles and will determine ways in which they, as community leaders, can respond effectively to present and future community concerns. This program provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas between the participants and experts in a variety of fields. Class size is limited to 25 participants. There is a special discount for 2009, sign up today! Download application or sign up online. See brochure.
Why our members join the Chamber
“As
a Chamber member, the West County Wastewater District utilizes
the Chamber’s network of business and community relationships
to promote our public education and outreach programs.”
- E.J. Shalaby, General Manager
West County Wastewater District
"The
Chamber is a conduit for building strong relationships.
Whether through networking or being kept up to date on
pertinent issues, the Chamber serves as a resource for
the city as a whole. It also assists with promotion of
your business, regardless of its size."
-Rafael Madrigal
Rafael Madrigal Insurance Agency
"Westaff
has been a Chamber since 1967. Clearly, this relationship
has proven to be successful! Networking at Chamber events
is a core resource in my sales efforts and is key to building
relationships for business."
-Linda Reinhardt
Westaff
Measure T Wrap-up
Despite its narrow victory at the polls, the fate of Measure T may ultimately be decided by the courts as the California Taxpayers Association and Contra Costa Taxpayers argue that it is a tax on business inventory which violates state law.
The common-sense opposition to Measure T was strong and composed of everyday Richmond citizens and business owners who fear this unjust tax will hurt them and their families. The campaign against Measure T included real people who voiced real concerns about their future and that of the City of Richmond.
Backers of Measure T, such as Councilman Tom Butt, were apparently threatened by this grassroots opposition, so much so that Councilman Butt resorted to distributing an obviously forged letter claiming that the Richmond Chamber of Commerce supported Measure T.
Did Mr. Butt’s use of the forged letter influence the outcome of the election? We may never know the answer to that question. However, due to the serious nature of this matter, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office is preparing to conduct an investigation to determine if this incident violated state law.
There are real needs in our city, from fixing city streets to hiring more police officers. But taxing our local businesses will shrink Richmond’s economy, not grow it. Measure T is a regressive, backwards tax on the people and companies that can build a better future for our city.
One thing remains clear – Measure T sends the wrong message to businesses that exist in Richmond and those that might consider relocating here. And it sends the wrong message to working families in Richmond who want a better future and better opportunities for their children.
— Judith Morgan
President/CEO
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