August 25, 2020

Richmond Business (Good) News!

Below is a collection of local news success stories that showcase both local innovation and resilience. Don't forget to use the hashtag #RichmondHasHeart when sharing your stories.

• Icicle Technologies launched the Icicle COVID-19 Prevention and Control system, a comprehensive system to help food manufacturers work safely

• Sierra Wireless announces commercial availability of 5G module with mmWave support

• Richmond-based London Drugs joined forces with BC Technology for Learning Society to accept donations of gently-used technology for students in need

• Harbour Air expanded its electrification efforts with the launch of a new eShuttle

• Richmond restaurants claim over 45 victories at the 2020 Chinese Restaurant Awards

Volunteer for Council Appointed Advisory Bodies Including Economic Advisory Committee

There are many opportunities to participate in your local government through Council appointments to serve on various committees created to address specific areas of civic concern.

The Richmond Economic Advisory Committee has the mandate to provide Council with feedback and advice on economic development strategic planning issues and initiatives. Read the Economic Advisory Committee Terms of Reference here. 

If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, in an unpaid capacity, please download the application form, which lists the Advisory Bodies looking for volunteers in 2021. 

Richmond Business Resilience Program hosts Ask Me Anything Webinar: Sales, marketing, and managing growth!

• Iain Rogers- Founder & CRO at Entreflow
• Keith Ippel - Co-Founder & CEO of Spring Activator
• Tra My Pham - Program Manager at Spring Activator & Entrepreneur

• Proven strategies to attract traffic to your site and convert visitors into customers
• The state of marketing today
• The next stage for your business & marketing efforts
• How to create a marketing plan to adapt & grow with

Richmond Goes Online to Showcase 2020 Capital Projects

Better transit access, crucial water management upgrades and facility infrastructure improvements are just a few of the interesting capital projects people can explore without leaving the comfort of their home.

The City of Richmond’s popular Capital Projects Highlights showcase has gone digital, providing a convenient online method to view the many on-going and upcoming capital projects taking place across the City.

The public is invited to visit bit.ly/RmdCapitalProjects and start exploring some of the major projects taking place to advance the City’s strategies including sustainability and safety while building a stronger, more resilient community.

“Decentralization of workforce” and “startup culture” have been popular terms circulating in the past decade, but what do these concepts actually look like in practice? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of large companies around the world to restructure their hierarchical structure and change their office layout.

Work-from-home measures have stimulated Vancouver’s company leaders to consider a more flexible office environment—such as coworking spaces.