Rich City Biz Blog – March 6, 2017

March is Women’s History Month! In honor of Women’s History Month, the Chamber is contacting women-owned businesses to feature on our blog. Please contact nadine@rcoc.com for details. Funding Opportunities March 10: The Richmond Promise Scholarship March 20: ECIA Community Grant Program Application Due   Chamber Events March 15: Women of Impact:...

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Happy Earth Day

A monthly update from the Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Written by Michelle Blackwell, Chair. In April, the Government Relations Committee meeting focused on water conservation and a discussion about the minimum wage proposals at the council. The current water year is one of the driest on record and EBMUD...

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All Signs LED to Richmond

A monthly update from the Richmond Chamber Government Relations Committee. Written by Michelle Blackwell, Chair. At the March Government Relations Committee meeting we were fortunate to have two guests join us to talk about the new sign ordinance that the City is crafting. Kieron Slaughter from the City of Richmond...

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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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iPad for Business [Basics] Free Course

The Escalante Center will be offering a special two-day course to learn the basic functions of your iPad for business. This class will be taught in both English and Spanish and will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21st and 22nd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The Escalante Center is...

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays! During this time of year we think of the important things in our lives, and certainly, those who matter to us. As members of the Richmond Chamber, you matter to us the most! We appreciate your business. We wish to express our gratitude to those of you who...

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