Gardeners’ Guild Receives Two Prestigious Business Awards

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...

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Port of Richmond Public Art Project

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...

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Richmond Chamber’s Economic Summit Draws Praise from Gov. Brown’s Economic Director

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...

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YES! You Can Be a Writing Coach and Help Richmond High Students Succeed

WriterCoach Connection brings teams of trained volunteers into public middle school and high school English classes to provide one-on-one help to students on their classroom writing assignments. Coaches strengthen students’ writing skills and help students develop their ideas. With positive encouragement from a caring adult, students become confident and competent...

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Mix It Up at the RAC

You’re invited to the April Mixer at the Richmond Art Center (RAC) on Thursday, April 11th from 5pm to 7pm. Now in its 48th year at the Richmond Art Center, the Annual West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Student Art Show is a collaborative project between WCCUSD and the...

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