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From a Student’s Mind: Graduating High School in a Pandemic Back to Chamber News March 26, 2020 By Geoffrey Magrill Student Intern to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Grade 12 Student at McMath Secondary School The fast pace of the COVID-19 virus has shocked and stunned the world but for grads, it has shattered spirits. The…

COVID-19 Preparedness Back to Chamber News March 10, 2020 From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Pandemic Preparedness In today’s global world, systems are more interconnected than ever. It stands to reason then, if a pandemic strikes in one part of the world, the opportunities for it to spread are that much greater. Pandemic Preparedness for…

From a Student’s Mind: Marketing to Gen Z? Ask a Gen Z Back to Chamber News August 18, 2021 By Geoffrey Magrill Student Intern to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Grade 12 Student at McMath Secondary School Gen Z are taking over the market. By the end of 2020 according to Campaign Monitor (a global online…

Weather Affects Chamber Office Hours Back to Chamber News January 15, 2020 Unfortunately due to severe weather conditions, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce office will close at noon on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020. Online document certification services will be available until 4:30pm on essCerts (new registrants can create an account here). The previously scheduled Strictly…

Richmond Chamber Holiday Hours Back to Chamber News December 13, 2019   The Richmond Chamber of Commerce will close during the holiday season, with opening hours as follows: December 23rd: 8:30am – 4:30pm (Regular Hours) December 24th: 8:30am – 12:00pm December 25th: Closed December 26th: Closed December 27th: 10:00am – 1:00pm (for Certificate of Origin…

Board of Director Nominations Open for 2020 Back to Chamber News December 13, 2019 Nominations are now open now for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Members who meet eligibility requirements are invited to submit their nomination packages by 5:00pm February 9, 2020 Eligibility Requirements: A member in good standing for a minimum of one year; Free of any conflict of interest; Willing and able to attend board meetings…

Letter to Metro Vancouver Board of Directors Back to Chamber News October 17, 2019 Dear Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, Re: GEORGE MASSEY CROSSING – EIGHT-LANE, IMMERSED-TUNNEL CONFIGURATION OPTION The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see progress towards alleviating the congestion and safety concerns of the George Massey Corridor. We would like to…

Member Press Release: Meet Investment Opportunities and Network with Chinese Investors at the 20th Annual GCFF Main Event – Vancouver on October 5, 2019 Back to Chamber News September 20, 2019 Serving the Chinese investor community for 20 years, GCFF is one of the biggest bi-lingual financial functions in North America and China. Organized by NAI…

From a Student’s Mind: What’s the Deal with Single Use Plastics? Back to Chamber News July 17, 2019 By Haniya Syed, Student Intern to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce It’s a fact: there is a large amount of garbage in our oceans. Citizens and their governments worry about the health of our planet and the…

Letter to Mayor & Council: Single-Use Plastics & Other Items Bylaw Back to Chamber News July 12, 2019 Dear Mayor & Council, RE: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC AND OTHER ITEMS BYLAW Following the resolutions passed at the May 21, 2019 Special Council meeting, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce (RCC) began consultation with the local business community, focusing on…