Reserve your seats now for the 2011 Economic Summit

The 2011 Economic Summit is approaching fast with only 18 more days till Tuesday, September 13th. Seats are filling fast and we want to make sure your seats are reserved before they fill up! This 2nd annual event will include featured speakers, Dr. Christopher Thornberg from Beacon Economics and Ms....

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‘Make it in America: Export to the World’ with Under Secretary of Commerce Francisco Sánchez

Message from Congressman George Miller… Dear Chamber Business Member, I am writing today to invite you to join me in a conversation that promises to have very positive and far-reaching outcomes for your company.  Together with Congressman Jerry McNerney and Congressman John Garamendi, I have invited the Hon. Francisco Sánchez,...

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Chevron Richmond Invests $100,000 in 2011 YouthBUILD Program

Support to Help at-risk Youth with Job Training and Job Placement RICHMOND, Calif., August 19, 2011 – Chevron today announced a contribution of $100,000 to help fund RichmondWORKS 2011 YouthBUILD program. The YouthBUILD Program addresses core interests of the community such as housing, education, employment, crime prevention and leadership development....

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Plan to attend the 2011 Economic Summit

Between the informative workshops, the excellent speakers and the business community in attendance, you will not want to miss this year’s Economic Summit on Tuesday, September 13th at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. The event will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and will include breakfast provided by the...

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LBNL Welcoming Reception & Town Hall Meeting

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Second Campus Welcoming Reception & Town Hall Meeting: Thursday, July 21, Richmond Auditorium, 6-9pm The City of Richmond has asked us to share this exciting event! You are cordially invited to attend the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Second Campus Welcoming Reception and Town Hall...

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You’re Invited to the West County Business Expo

RICHMOND! Here’s another great way to promote your business to the entire West County Area! Richmond businesses are invited to the 2011 West County Business Expo on Friday, August 19, from 4pm to 7pm. Want the most value for your buck? Want B2B networking? Want over 2,000 consumers looking at...

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A Duck Ride in Richmond

The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, CA is open to visitors every day and and is now preparing for the 2011 Home Front Festival on October 15th. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is bringing one of the amphibious “duck” vehicle from San Francisco to...

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Free Business Training Workshops

How To Be an Entrepreneur in the 21st Century Thurs, June 23, 7:15AM – 9:00AM –  RSVP by June 20th How To Market and Get Real Results Thurs, June 30, 7:15AM – 8:30AM –  RSVP by June 27th Location: Carrows Restaurant, 6120 Potrero Avenue, El Cerrito Directions These Business Training...

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Richmond voters reject sales tax increase

Article by Hannah Dreier, Contra Costa Times. Posted: 06/07/2011 09:16:11 PM PDT View full article at www.contracostatimes.com. RICHMOND — Richmond voters handed Measure D a resounding defeat Tuesday, making it clear they are not willing to pay more taxes to restore services for children and poor people. With all precincts...

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