Exploring Richmond this summer is easier than ever thanks to the return of two car-free transportation options – the Richmond Discovery Shuttle and a Bike Valet in Steveston. The Richmond Discovery Shuttle is a convenient way to visit attractions and check out different areas in the city. Operating on weekends and statutory holidays until September
B.C., referred to as “Hollywood North” by those in the industry, is one of the top international full-service film production centres in North America. Ideally located in the Greater Vancouver region, Richmond offers unique access by land, air or sea. The City of Richmond has had a dedicated Film Office since 2007. The key mandate of
Presented on February 28, 2024 The City of Richmond continues to make significant strides in housing affordability, business development, community safety, and sustainability Mayor Malcolm Brodie told business leaders at his annual address today. Speaking at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce event, Mayor Brodie focused on some of the key initiatives and actions of the
Image Credit: Tourism Richmond *Applications are now closed* Are you interested in being a part of shaping Richmond’s growing tourism sector? Richmond City Council is seeking applications for three (3) volunteer Director positions for the Tourism Richmond Association (Tourism Richmond) Board of Directors. Tourism Richmond Overview Tourism Richmond is a non-profit, destination marketing organization (DMO)
The City of Richmond has now launched MyBusiness, our new online business licencing service within the City’s MyRichmond portal. MyBusiness streamlines the business licencing process through an online self-service option that provides new and existing business owners with the convenience of applying for, updating, and renewing their licences online without having to come in to
Building on the success of the Temporary Outdoor Patio (TOP) Program, which was launched in 2020 as a pandemic response measure, the new City of Richmond Patio Program is an ongoing opportunity for additional patio types and provides greater flexibility for businesses considering their future options. Patio Options This new Patio Program provides food and
News released on 26 May 2022 The City of Richmond has appointed Serena Lusk to the position of Chief Administrative Officer, effective July 1, 2022. Her appointment follows the announcement that George Duncan is stepping down as CAO for the City on June 30 after more than 30 years of service. “After an extensive search
Presented on February 17, 2022 Creating and maintaining a sustainable community is more important than ever. The impacts of the pandemic and climate change have presented challenges that require unprecedented planning, innovation and leadership. Sustainability has become about more than just concern for the environment. It also involves ensuring a vibrant economy and appropriate infrastructure
Help us better understand your manufacturing business. With funding from the Province of BC, the City of Richmond is implementing an Industrial Capabilities Inventory to understand manufacturing capabilities of local manufacturers and identify companies that could potentially support emergency supplies production beyond pandemic emergencies, as well as identify other business diversification opportunities. Gain access to
The analysis contained in this report centres not only on economic recovery but on opportunities for building long-term economic resilience. It looks at the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the City of Richmond from three angles: the impact to specific business sectors, the impact to specific occupations & demographics, and the impacts to commercial, industrial,
When the City of Richmond and FoodMesh came together in November 2019 to launch the Richmond Food Recovery Network, the objective was simple – work with local businesses to help address food waste and insecurity by diverting unsold food to improve access for those in need. The target was to find and divert enough surplus
Presented on February 24, 2021 In the beginning… Twelve months ago, there was a strong sense of optimism in Richmond about the coming year. After all, our business sector was active, support for residents was strong and Richmond’s financial position was very solid. On New Year’s Day 2020, we added to our extensive inventory of
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we invite local food businesses with surplus food to join us and take the #foodshare pledge, you’ll be helping those in need of food, at this unprecedented time in history. When you take the pledge, you’ll be able to donate your surplus to over 100 charities and nonprofits, through
Presented on February 26, 2020 On November 10, 2019, our City marked its 140th anniversary of incorporation as a vibrant, growing urban centre filled with unprecedented opportunity and possibilities. We are now well into the second year of the current City Council term and our role is ever more complex as we meet current challenges and
The City partners with local company to launch its food recovery solution, designed to divert edible commercial food waste. Richmond, BC – In the first initiative of its kind in Metro Vancouver, the City of Richmond is launching a Food Recovery Network to help address food waste and food insecurity. The City is partnering with
The City of Richmond Economic Development Office is pleased to present The Future of Richmond: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop Series. This Series will connect entrepreneurs with information, access to resources and support to help with common challenges for startups, including raising capital, commercialization and going to market, and legal and accounting strategies for startup through
Photo: Industry leaders met to discuss The Future of Work: a digital skills revolution at the 8th Annual City of Richmond Business and Partner Appreciation Event. (L to R: Kyle Treleaven, Brad Tindall, Deborah Versteeg, Holly Peck, Jean-Francois Perrault, Mayor Malcolm Brodie) Businesses that invest in digital skills will be more resilient and successful when
For a quick snapshot of how the economy is performing in Richmond, and in the surrounding Metro Vancouver region, the City of Richmond’s Quarterly Economic Report has got you covered. In this report, you’ll find up-to-date statistics and analysis on key economic indicators including housing and development, tourism and trade, business growth, commercial space and
B.C., referred to as “Hollywood North” by those in the industry, is one of the top three international full-service film production centres in North America. Home to the Vancouver International Airport, Richmond shares the same time zone as Los Angeles and connects the region to the heart of North America’s entertainment industry with over 80,
For a quick snapshot of how the economy is performing in Richmond, and in the surrounding Metro Vancouver region, the City of Richmond’s Quarterly Economic Report has got you covered. In this report, you’ll find up-to-date statistics and analysis on key economic indicators including housing and development, tourism and trade, business growth, commercial space and
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