by Richmond Main Street | Feb 3, 2021 | Black History Month
Downtown’s first Black-owned business, Cotright Grocery, was established in 1954 by Otis Cotright and Willie Mae Gilbert Cotright. Originally located at 5th and Barrett Avenue, the store later moved to 4th and Nevin Avenue and carried high quality fresh...
by Richmond Main Street | Feb 1, 2021 | Black History Month, Main Street News
February is Black History Month! We are honoring this nationwide celebration by spotlighting the stories of Downtown’s Black history and history in the making. We invite you to join us by amplifying the Black-owned businesses and contributions that Black...
by Richmond Main Street | Feb 1, 2021 | Black History Month
February is Black History Month! We are honoring this nationwide celebration by spotlighting the stories of Downtown’s Black history and history in the making. We invite you to join us by amplifying the Black-owned businesses and contributions of Black Richmondites...
by Richmond Main Street | Jan 28, 2021 | Main Street News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2021 DOWNTOWN RICHMOND MUSICIAN & BUSINESS OWNER RECEIVES COMPETITIVE COVID19 RELIEF GRANT 1 of 31 Nationwide Richmond, CA – Rich City Studios has been named a second-round recipient of the competitive HartBeat of Main...
by Richmond Main Street | Jan 25, 2021 | Main Street News
Just announced: the Regional Stay-at-Home Order has been lifted and Contra Costa County has returned to the Purple Tier. We are glad to hear that local ICU capacity has increased, however we urge everyone to continue following health guidelines so that we can protect...
by Richmond Main Street | Jan 18, 2021 | Main Street News
Saturday’s Virtual Merchant Showcase was awesome! We had so much fun gathering virtually to learn about the Black leaders and businesses that have shaped our Downtown and get VIP tours of some of our Black-owned/led businesses offering goods, services, and...
by Richmond Main Street | Jan 14, 2021 | Main Street News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2021 VIRTUAL MERCHANT SHOWCASE TO HIGHLIGHT BLACK-OWNED/LED ENTERPRISES IN DOWNTOWN RICHMOND A Socially-Distanced MLK Day 2021 Celebration Hosted by Richmond Main Street Initiative What: Virtual Merchant Showcase When: Saturday,...
by Richmond Main Street | Jan 11, 2021 | Main Street News
Downtown Richmond businesses are in the spotlight! Our very own Rich City Studios is a second-round recipient of the HartBeat of Main Street Grant Program. Of the 31 grants awarded, 26 benefited diverse-owned businesses and 2 are located in California. We are honored...
by Richmond Main Street | Jan 4, 2021 | Main Street News
And…we’re back! We hope that you had a restful and joyful holiday season. We are so grateful to have you with us as we jump into 2021 with renewed energy to propel us forward in serving the Downtown and greater Richmond community. Join us! Continue to...
by Richmond Main Street | Dec 21, 2020 | Main Street News
To rest, reflect, and safely spend time with loved ones, Richmond Main Street will be closed from Monday, December 21 – Friday, January 1. Our newsletters and social media will be taking a break as well. We look forward to returning on January 4, 2021 and seeing...
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