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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City of Richmond – Minimum Wage Ordinance

Are you an employer looking for more information on Richmond’s Minimum Wage Ordinance? Are you an employee interested in finding out more information about Richmond’s NEW minimum wage ordinance?   MWO – Employee Know Your Rights MWO – Employer Know Your Rights MWO – Official Notice   Click HERE to...

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Chevron to accept applications for Operator Trainee positions at Richmond refinery starting Monday

We are pleased to share Richmond Proud’s article Starting Monday, Chevron will begin accepting applications for Operator Trainee positions at its Richmond refinery, the company announced Wednesday. Interested applicants should go here on Monday to create a profile and apply. Applications can be submitted through Nov. 17 (no later than...

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EBMUD – Drought Updates

        NOTICE: California remains in a severe drought and EBMUD has declared a water shortage emergency that prohibits certain uses in the EBMUD service area. Statewide mandatory limits on outdoor water use went into effect July 28th and will remain in effect until further notice. EBMUD applauds...

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I-80 San Pablo Dam Road Interchange Reconstruction

Press Release, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, June 2014  Temporary roadway closures on El Portal Drive June 23, 2014 Please click “more” at the bottom of this page for road closure information and detour maps.  Questions and concerns can be answered by calling the project hotline at (510) 277-0444.The California Department...

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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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