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June 17: COI Monthly Meeting (Zoom)

Topic: COI Monthly Meeting Time: Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) SPEAKER: SUPERVISOR JOHN GIOIA Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83064310853?pwd=c2YxeUxGTStIcHptTld5YlkwM3M1Zz09 Meeting ID: 830 6431 0853 Password: 779624 One tap mobile +16699009128,,83064310853#,,1#,779624# US (San Jose) Dial by your location         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 830 […]

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The Passing of Anne Graff

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our friend and the Council of Business & Industries’ administrative support ANNE GRAFF. Anne provided all clerical, administrative and accounting support for our organization. You may have remembered her as the lovely lady greeting you at the check- in desk for the annual shoreline […]

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Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery Donates for COVID 19 Relief

News from the Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery Contact: Adrienne Ursino, Public Affairs Director Adrienne.Ursino@p66.com 1-510-245-4400 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILLIPS 66 SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY COMMITS $125,000 TO COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS Rodeo, CA, April 14, 2020 – The Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery announces $125,000 to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of […]

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AC Transit Service Updates

AC Transit will not be able to operate some scheduled service due to conditions created by COVID 19. Currently, lines 7, 65, 67, 79, and 80 are not in service. Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook to stay informed about current service.

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COVID19 News and Resources from Governor Newsom’s Press Conference

On Thursday, April 2nd, Governor Newsom’s press conference included the following highlights: 1) Website established for businesses COVID19.CA.GOV   provides information on grant, loans, unemployment insurance, job search and construction directives. 2) GRANT PAY CHECK PROTECTION PLAN — APPLICATIONS DUE 04/03/20!!!!!!!!!  THIS IS GRANT FUNDED; NO PAYBACK.  Go to the website for more information.  The […]

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Tues 4-7: Tele-Town Hall with Buffy Wicks and John Gioia

Tele-Town Hall: COVID-19 & Contra Costa County Join me and Supervisor John Gioia for a discussion with County Health Officials about the nature of the COVID-19 virus, the steps state and local health officials are taking to mitigate its spread, strategies for enlarging medical care capacity, and to answer county residents’ submitted questions. Tuesday, April […]

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COVID19 Resources from the League of California Cities

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: One of the League’s primary advocacy efforts during COVID-19 is ensuring that property taxes continue to be collected. A blanket statewide exemption from property tax collection would have serious fiscal impacts on cities. We are pleased to share that this evening, CSAC and the California Association of County Treasurers […]

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COVID Resources from CA Treasurer Fiona Ma

We are living in uncertain times. But one thing certain is that the California State Treasurer’s office will carry out our vital role as the state’s banker and do so in a way that protects staff and the public. Need help? There’s a new “COVID-19 Resources” button on my website at www.sto.ca.gov with live links. […]

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CANCELLED! DUE TO RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, WE HAVE CANCELLED THE March 18: Luncheon With Supervisor John Gioia.

Council Of Industries Monthly Luncheon for March 18, 2020 The Council of Industries Of West Contra Costa County Invites you to our GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Hotel Mac Banquet Room (upstairs) 12:00 – 1:30 (50 WASHINGTON AVE, PT. RICHMOND) SUPERVISOR JOHN GIOIA The Supervisor will provide an update on all things County  – the homeless situation […]

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February 19 COI Luncheon

Council Of Industries Monthly Luncheon for Wednesday, February 19, 2018 Location: Hotel Mac Restaurant – 50 Washington Avenue, Richmond Special Guests: The Council of Business & Industries welcomes Ben Boyce and David Soyka of Southwest Strategies who are working with SunCal on the Pt. Molate Project to provide a review of the Pt. Molate Development. […]

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Jan 15: Meet The Mayor! – Luncheon

Council Of Industries Monthly Luncheon for Wednesday January 15, 2020 Location: Hotel Mac Restaurant, Banquet Room, 2nd Level. 50 Washington Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801 RSVP NOW MEET CITY OF RICHMOND MAYOR TOM BUTT 12-1:30PM THE MAYOR WILL BE PROVIDING AN UPDATE OF CITY ACTIVITIES IN 2019 AND PLANS FOR 2020. RSVP BY MONDAY JANUARY 13. […]

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Dec 18: Monthly Luncheon

Council Of Industries Monthly Luncheon WED Dec 18, 2019 The Council of Industries’ is pleased to announce that KATHLEEN SULLIVAN, Executive Director of Greater Richmond Interfaith Program – GRIP – will be our guest speaker at our December holiday luncheon.  Network with business, neighborhood council Presidents, local nonprofits and community groups.  Learn about GRIP’s programs […]

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June 17: COI Monthly Meeting (Zoom)

Topic: COI Monthly Meeting Time: Jun 17, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) SPEAKER: SUPERVISOR JOHN GIOIA Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83064310853?pwd=c2YxeUxGTStIcHptTld5YlkwM3M1Zz09 Meeting ID: 830 6431 0853 Password: 779624 One tap mobile +16699009128,,83064310853#,,1#,779624# US (San Jose) Dial by your location         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 830 […]

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The Passing of Anne Graff

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our friend and the Council of Business & Industries’ administrative support ANNE GRAFF. Anne provided all clerical, administrative and accounting support for our organization. You may have remembered her as the lovely lady greeting you at the check- in desk for the annual shoreline […]

Read More

Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery Donates for COVID 19 Relief

News from the Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery Contact: Adrienne Ursino, Public Affairs Director Adrienne.Ursino@p66.com 1-510-245-4400 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILLIPS 66 SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY COMMITS $125,000 TO COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS Rodeo, CA, April 14, 2020 – The Phillips 66 San Francisco Refinery announces $125,000 to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of […]

Read More

AC Transit Service Updates

AC Transit will not be able to operate some scheduled service due to conditions created by COVID 19. Currently, lines 7, 65, 67, 79, and 80 are not in service. Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook to stay informed about current service.

Read More

COVID19 News and Resources from Governor Newsom’s Press Conference

On Thursday, April 2nd, Governor Newsom’s press conference included the following highlights: 1) Website established for businesses COVID19.CA.GOV   provides information on grant, loans, unemployment insurance, job search and construction directives. 2) GRANT PAY CHECK PROTECTION PLAN — APPLICATIONS DUE 04/03/20!!!!!!!!!  THIS IS GRANT FUNDED; NO PAYBACK.  Go to the website for more information.  The […]

Read More

Tues 4-7: Tele-Town Hall with Buffy Wicks and John Gioia

Tele-Town Hall: COVID-19 & Contra Costa County Join me and Supervisor John Gioia for a discussion with County Health Officials about the nature of the COVID-19 virus, the steps state and local health officials are taking to mitigate its spread, strategies for enlarging medical care capacity, and to answer county residents’ submitted questions. Tuesday, April […]

Read More

COVID19 Resources from the League of California Cities

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: One of the League’s primary advocacy efforts during COVID-19 is ensuring that property taxes continue to be collected. A blanket statewide exemption from property tax collection would have serious fiscal impacts on cities. We are pleased to share that this evening, CSAC and the California Association of County Treasurers […]

Read More

COVID Resources from CA Treasurer Fiona Ma

We are living in uncertain times. But one thing certain is that the California State Treasurer’s office will carry out our vital role as the state’s banker and do so in a way that protects staff and the public. Need help? There’s a new “COVID-19 Resources” button on my website at www.sto.ca.gov with live links. […]

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CANCELLED! DUE TO RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, WE HAVE CANCELLED THE March 18: Luncheon With Supervisor John Gioia.

Council Of Industries Monthly Luncheon for March 18, 2020 The Council of Industries Of West Contra Costa County Invites you to our GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Hotel Mac Banquet Room (upstairs) 12:00 – 1:30 (50 WASHINGTON AVE, PT. RICHMOND) SUPERVISOR JOHN GIOIA The Supervisor will provide an update on all things County  – the homeless situation […]

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February 19 COI Luncheon

Council Of Industries Monthly Luncheon for Wednesday, February 19, 2018 Location: Hotel Mac Restaurant – 50 Washington Avenue, Richmond Special Guests: The Council of Business & Industries welcomes Ben Boyce and David Soyka of Southwest Strategies who are working with SunCal on the Pt. Molate Project to provide a review of the Pt. Molate Development. […]

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Hot Topics

  • CANCELLED! DUE TO RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS, WE HAVE CANCELLED THE March 18: Luncheon With Supervisor John Gioia.

  • February 19 COI Luncheon

  • Jan 15: Meet The Mayor! – Luncheon

  • Dec 18: Monthly Luncheon

  • Nov 6 Luncheon: Meet Congressman DeSaulnier

  • New City Manager Steven Falk

  • URGENT: July 18 Planning Commission – Coal and Petroleum Coke Storage

  • OCT 11: Shoreline Yacht Tour with Blue Angels Viewing

  • Hiring: Richmond Promise Americore Vista Positions

  • Energize Richmond: Rebates Available!

Position Papers

  • URGENT: July 18 Planning Commission – Coal and Petroleum Coke Storage

  • RFQ Point Molate Development Project – Request for Qualifications

  • AB 617 Coalition Letter | July 27 2018

  • EBMUD Presentation – Recap and Review

  • As Vote On Final Clean Air Action Plan Nears, Stakeholders Debate Its Proposals

  • COI Response to CARB At-Berth Regulation Concepts

  • July 11: Minimum Wage Increase Extension Proposal Reading

  • RE: AB 445 (Cunningham, O’Donnell) – California Career Technical Education Grant SUPPORT

  • Apr 18 Reading: Changes to the Noise Ordinance Code

  • Noise Ordinance Changes !!!

Local Jobs, Training, and Workshops, from the COI Business Center:

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Join the Spark Point/RCF Team

Join the SparkPoint Contra Costa/ Richmond Community Foundation Team SparkPoint Site Coordinator – Richmond   RCF Connects and SparkPoint Contra Costa seek an experienced individual to join our energetic and committed team as SITE COORDINATOR – Richmond. RCF Connects (formerly Richmond Community Foundation) strives for healthy, thriving communities that are safe and diverse, and where families flourish and […]

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Job Opportunity: Senior Accountant for City of Richmond

City of Richmond accepting applications for Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant performs and reviews a variety of accounting activities including payroll, accounts payable, insurance administration, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, cashiering, records retention contracts, claims, and internal-external accounting; provides lead direction and training to subordinate accountants; reviews and analyzes accounting methods and procedures; suggests changes […]

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Hiring: Richmond Promise Americore Vista Positions

The Richmond Promise has 3 open Americorps VISTA positions. These positions are full-time and based in Richmond, CA. We are seeking three (3) awesome individuals who are passionate about the mission of the Richmond Promise and equitable access to higher education to join our team as Americorps VISTA Fellows. The ideal candidates for these roles believe […]

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Port of Oakland Summer Internship Program: Deadline March 1

SRD Community Outreach is seeking college interns for the Port of Oakland Summer Internship Program.  The deadline for applications is March 1.  Make the most out of summer and gain valuable work experience!  CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Oct 22 – Nov 28: Running Your Own Food Business Workshops

Thinking of launching a food product or opening a restaurant/cafe?  Learn the critical aspects of how to start and succeed in the specialty food business! Click on this to register:   http://www.acsbdc.org/events/food-business-entrepreneur-training-academy-fbeta-dublin-fall-2018   The Alameda County SBDC and the Alameda County Community Development Agency offer a free 10-part series on “Running Your Own Food Business” for […]

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Small Business Mailer: Links from Richmond Main Street

The following are links and opportunities provided from Richmond Main Street: Monday, August 20, 9am – 3pm at Catholic Charities of the East Bay, 217 Harbour Way, RichmondA free, 1-day intensive workshop designed to get your business certified to do business with anchor institutions (UC Berkeley, State of California, and others). Expert advice and guidance from […]

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