The 1942 Ford Firetruck has returned

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce with the Richmond Museum Association proudly welcomed the arrival of the 1942 Ford Open Cab Firetruck that was built and used by the Ford Motor Company for Kaiser at the Richmond Shipyard No.3 during the home front effort. The firetruck was discovered in Spanish Fork,...

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New 2011 Home Front Historical Posters

The Richmond Chamber is proud to present the newest of the Home Front Historical Posters featuring Henry J. Kaiser and Sidney Garfield, MD. Read about the influential lives of these two men and their impact on the home front effort of World War II. WORKPLACE MAGIC Henry J. Kaiser was...

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Last Day to get your Tickets

Today is the last day to purchase your Rosie the Riveter 1940’s USO Dance tickets and San Francisco Duck Tour tickets online before the events. The SF Duck Tours have limited seating. By purchasing your tickets ahead of time, you will ensure your seats at the time that right for...

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Boy Scouts Blood Drive at the Home Front Festival

  Among the many activities that will available at the Home Front Festival this Saturday, will be the Boy Scouts Blood Drive, made available by the American Red Cross. They are scheduling appointment now for those who would like to donate. If you are interested in donating, make an appointment...

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Pre-purchase your San Francisco Duck Tour Tickets

All aboard at the Home Front Festival! Did you know that this year’s Home Front Festival is packed with activities for the whole family? One of the exciting activities offered is an incredible tour of Marina Bay on this amphibious truck conducted by the San Francisco Duck Tours. This 45...

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Get your tickets today for the USO Dance

You are invited to attend this year’s ROSIE THE RIVETER 1940’s USO DANCE featuring a tribute to Lena Horne performed by Robin Gregory (www.wildbirdrecords.com). This event will be taking place on the evening before the Home Front Festival, Friday, October 14th from 7pm-10pm, at the Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way...

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2011-12 Richmond Magazine is now available online

Have you visited the Current Publications page lately? Get information on how the Chamber communicates to their members and take advantage of the advertising opportunities available. The Chamber is proud to announce that the new Richmond Magazine and Membership Directory is now available online here. This full-color magazine is printed...

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Richmond’s Economic Future

Take a look at what richmondconfidential.com had to say about the 2011 Economic Summit that took place yesterday, Tuesday, September 13th, at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. City’s economic future takes center stage at summit | Article by: Mitzi Mock | September 14, 2011–10:25 am Business owners, entrepreneurs and city leaders...

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Richmond Chamber Supports Measure J

YES on J Save Our Community Hospital, Doctors Medical Center The Richmond Chamber is proud to support Measure J. We encourage you to vote YES to save our community hospital, Doctors Medical Center. When seconds count, we need a first-rate Emergency Room and we need it close by. Here in...

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