Category Archives: Economic Development

Local High School Students Attend Richmond Economic Summit

May 17, 2013
The Richmond Chamber was privileged to include a group of local high school students at last week’s Richmond Economic Summit. “The students were delighted to have participated,” said Bruce Harter, Superintendent of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

West of Hills Northern Pipelines Project – EBMUD Draft Environmental Impact Report Now Available

May 16, 2013
Information by Michelle Blackwell, East Bay Municipal Utility District, May 14, 2013 The West of Hills Northern Pipelines Project involves construction of a total of about 8.5 miles of new water transmission pipelines (48-inches and 36-inches) some of which is in or near your street. The project includes four major pipeline segments which are needed [...]

City of Richmond Hosts a Free Training on “How to Do Business with the City”

May 16, 2013
The City of Richmond is conducting its second annual “How to do Business with the City” vendor workshop! You are invited! This is a FREE training taking place on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza.

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

May 13, 2013
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.

For Richmond Celebrates the Start of the 9th Annual Summer Youth Employment Program

May 7, 2013
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.