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March is Women’s History Month! In honor of Women’s History Month, the Chamber is contacting women-owned businesses to feature on our blog. Please contact nadine@rcoc.com for details. Funding Opportunities March 10: The Richmond Promise Scholarship March 20: ECIA Community Grant Program Application Due Highlights from the Richmond City Council Meeting...

Don’t forget to RSVP for For Richmond’s Community Celebration which is also the Richmond Chamber’s June Networking Mixer this Thursday, June 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us at DeJean Middle School as we celebrate our first year of working together to create a healthier, safer and more prosperous Richmond. Special...

One of the roles of the Richmond Chamber is to provide the local business community with opportunities to influence change and improve their local economy… a plus for everyone! Save the date for Richmond’s 2013 Economic Summit and Business Expo/Job Fair on Thursday, May 9th!

Column by Rick Segel, www.staples.com Has the time for the chambers of commerce passed us by? After all, we live in our high–tech worlds with virtual everythings, why keep this stodgy old institution alive?

Develop speaking and leadership skills. Win that job interview. Ignite your career. Don’t be afraid, take control! Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Their membership is 270,000 strong and have 13,000 meeting locations around the globe. Take control by joining the Richmond Toastmasters Club. They...

Win some fabulous gift certificates! Attend next week’s St. Patrick’s Day Mixer, on March 8th, at Travis Credit Union in Richmond. Join us for an evening of good Irish fun and enter for a chance to win gift certificates to local Richmond businesses! Enjoy a no-host bar and delicious hors...

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The Richmond Chamber of Commerce exists to provide services, resources and advocacy to foster growth in the business community and benefit West Contra Costa County. We believe a healthy community can only be maintained by a strong local economy. The Richmond Chamber represents and works for our members, which include businesses and organizations not only located in Richmond but those located elsewhere and doing business in Richmond.