The Richmond Chamber of Commerce, together with Chamber Explorations and Premier World Discovery, is offering our members, and any others interested, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Cuba! Departing this October 25th, this eight (8) day excursion will offer an extraordinary look into Cuba’s vibrant people, music and culture. This exclusive...
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...
For Richmond is excited about the start of the 9th annual Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in Richmond, and hope you will join them for a ‘kick-off’ breakfast on Thursday, May 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Courtyard at Hilltop, 3150 Garrity Way. Hosted by the For Richmond...
Last Saturday, the Richmond Chamber was proud to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting celebration at Beauty by Nature Hair Studio. Check out the photos from this event online here. Beauty by Nature Hair Studio is located at 121 Park Place Avenue, in Point Richmond, right next door to...
Travis Credit Union will be presenting a FREE seminar for First-Time Homebuyers on Saturday, May 11th, from 10am to 1pm, at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce office, 3925 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond. Preparation for home ownership begins long before the purchase actually takes place. This seminar covers pre-purchase issues such as...
Article by Michelle Blackwell, Chair, Government Relations Committee. Updated: April 17, 2013 Councilmember Nat Bates, was suffering from a bad cold, when he addressed the Chamber members at the April 9th Government Relations meeting. Despite the cold, his dry wit and candor were evident throughout the meeting. He announced that...
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...
The Spare the Air program was established by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District in order to reduce air pollution and to alert the public when air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Bay Area employers play a key role in improving air quality.
You are invited to this month’s West County Breakfast for Business on Wednesday, April 24th! We welcome guest speaker, Betty Jo Waxman, Senior Trainer and Presenter at Productive Learning and Leisure. She will be addressing the idea of how your thinking limits your success. Discover the direct correlation between your...
The Richmond Rotacare Medical Clinic is now open and serving uninsured workers and/or their family and friends. This is the only free medical clinic serving the uninsured in the West Contra Costa County area, according to the County Health Department. There are more than 150,000 uninsured in our area.
