richmond refinery newsletter august 2017

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equip richmond – a newkind of initiative

By Andrea Bailey

eQuip Richmond is an economicrevitalization initiative to supportemployment and training programs foradults, build opportunities for smallbusinesses, help at-risk youth and provide

data-driven support services to improve the quality of life in Richmond and North Richmond.

Chevron is investing $10 million to fund innovative,targeted community wealth building strategies toprepare residents for the workforce, encourage a diversemix of locally-owned businesses and create pathways tosustainable, living wage jobs and careers in growthindustries.

The funding strategies and approach for eQuipRichmond was developed through a community-driven,collaborative process involving scores of localcommunity leaders and organizations. This approach will help ensure that the projects funded by eQuipRichmond are truly reflective of the residents they aredesigned to serve.

Chevron’s investment in eQuip Richmond works to build on existing human capital and leverage additionalresources from businesses, foundations and institutions.This initiative goes beyond traditional revitalizationstrategies to uplift residents and address the economicneeds of the whole community. Andrea Bailey is the Community Engagement Manager at ChevronRichmond

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equip richmond - unnuevo tipo de iniciativa Por Andrea Bailey

eQuip Richmond es una iniciativa de revitalizacióneconómica que apoya programas de empleo y capacitaciónpara adultos, desarrolla oportunidades para pequeñasempresas, ayuda a jóvenes en situaciones de riesgo y proveeservicios de apoyo basados en datos para mejorar la calidadde vida en Richmond y North Richmond.

Chevron está invirtiendo $10 millones de dólares parafinanciar estrategias innovadoras para desarrollar recursoseconómicos enfocados en la comunidad con el fin depreparar a los residentes para la fuerza de trabajo, estimulardiversos negocios locales y crear caminos para empleos yprofesiones con salarios sostenibles y prósperos enindustrias en crecimiento.

Las estrategias de financiación y el enfoque de eQuipRichmond se desarrollaron a través de un proceso decolaboración impulsado por la comunidad que incluye alíderes y organizaciones de la comunidad local. Esteacercamiento ayudará a asegurar que los proyectosfinanciados por eQuip Richmond sean un verdadero reflejode los residentes a quienes brinda servicios.

La inversión de Chevron en eQuip Richmond se basa endesarrollar el capital humano existente y aprovechar losrecursos adicionales de negocios, fundaciones einstituciones. Esta iniciativa va más allá de las estrategiastradicionales de revitalización para motivar a los residentes y abordar las necesidades de toda la comunidad.Andrea Bailey es gerente de relaciones con la comunidad de Chevron Richmond

$10millioninvestment by chevron

over five years

$1.6millionadditional leveraged fundingfor equip richmond projects

6major projects currently

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27organizations that contributed

to the equip richmond planning process

equip richmond – by the numbers

Para descargar una traducción al español completa, visite chevronrichmond.com

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building opportunities for small businessHelping local residents own, retain and operate businessesEncouraging businesses to employ local residentsIncreasing neighborhood stability and property values

creating adult employment and training opportunitiesIncreasing employability and financial stabilityReducing unemployment rate and reliance on social

servicesIncreasing health of workers and their families

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phone app to improveoutcomes faster and moreeffectively

Connecting residents totraining programs, jobs andcommunity services

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growing our communityeQuip Richmond goes beyond traditional revitalization strategies to uplift residents and address the economic needs of the whole community. The goal is to establish

partnerships that can enhance existing opportunities to build capacity, create and fill jobs with local hires and improve conditions for local residents.

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equip richmond projects Pogo Park Products

Construction Resource Center

CoBiz Richmond

Center for Employment Training

Catholic Charities Barrier Removal Call Center

eQuip Mobile App

cobiz richmond: abusiness incubator

By Amanda Elliott

CoBiz Richmond, scheduled to open early2018, will be a state-of-the-art co-working space and business incubatordesigned to nurture and innovate smallbusinesses, local entrepreneurs,

freelancers, change makers and artists.

As a partnership between the Richmond Main StreetInitiative, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and theRenaissance Entrepreneurship Center, CoBiz will provideaccess to innovative technologies, collective marketingand a supportive, professional peer network of individualsand businesses that will share ideas, expertise, challengesand resources.

CoBiz will feature modern, ergonomically designedprivate offices, meeting rooms, hot desks, local art, ampleamenities, event spaces, workshops and technologyservices to meet the needs of Richmond’s buddinginnovation community. Adjacent to CoBiz will be an openFood Café serving locally grown and sourced food, coffeeand drinks with a beautiful outdoor lounge and fire pit.

Located in the heart of downtown at the Metro WalkTransit Village close to BART and AC Transit, CoBiz willinject new vitality into Richmond’s downtown. CoBiz waswas awarded a $1 million, three-year grant as part ofeQuip Richmond.Amanda Elliott is the Executive Director of Richmond Main StreetInitiative, a CoBiz Richmond Partner

cobiz richond: unaincubadora de negocios Por Amanda Elliott

CoBiz Richmond, programado para inaugurarse a principiosde 2018, será un espacio de trabajo conjunto de vanguardiae incubadora de negocios diseñado para nutrir e innovarpequeñas empresas, emprendedores locales, trabajadoresautónomos, creadores de cambios y artistas.

Como sociedad entre la Iniciativa Richmond Main Street, la Cámara de Comercio de Richmond y el RenaissanceEntrepreneurship Center, CoBiz proveerá acceso atecnologías innovadoras, mercadotecnia colectiva y una redde apoyo profesional de pares de individuos y negocios quecompartirán ideas, experiencia, desafíos y recursos.

CoBiz contará con oficinas privadas modernas, diseñadasergonómicamente, salas de reuniones, “hot desks”(escritorios de rotación), arte local, variedad deamenidades, espacio para eventos, talleres y servicios detecnología para satisfacer las necesidades de la emergentecomunidad innovadora de Richmond. Junto a CoBiz habráun Café con comida al aire libre que ofrecerá alimentos deorigen local y cultivados en la localidad, café y bebidas conun hermoso salón al aire libre y una fosa para fogatas.

Ubicado en el corazón del centro en Metro Walk TransitVillage cerca de BART y AC Transit, CoBiz inyectará nuevavitalidad al centro de Richmond. CoBiz recibió un subsidiode tres años de $1 millón de dólares como parte de eQuipRichmond.Amanda Elliott es la Directora Ejecutiva de Richmond Main Street, un socio de CoBiz Richmond

QWhat is the Construction Resource Center?The Construction Resource Center (CRC) is a place where residents can gain the skills necessary to build a successful

career or business in construction-related fields. We provide a range of services that fall into three categories: in-personclasses, online materials and a database of contractors that are available to work on local projects.

QTell us more about these services.We offer classes that teach everything from how to start a business to managing expenses and overhead to project

management. Our e-learning modules are available in English and Spanish and complement all of the in-person classes.Lastly, we offer employment and contract leads, vendor discounts and a contractor locator where the public can go to find licensed contractors in the area.

QWhat type of clientele does the CRC serve?We serve two groups: students/residents interested in expanding their skills, and General Contractors looking to grow

or expand their business. Our educational services help individuals who are looking to develop the skills they need to enterinto a construction-related field. General Contractors come to us to look for local talent from our extensive database ofskilled contractors and tradespersons.

QHow is the CRC connected to eQuip Richmond?CRC is a project of the eQuip Richmond initiative, and one goal of eQuip, is to create a network of businesses that

work together to build capacity and create sustainable employment for folks in Richmond and North Richmond. It really isabout providing everything from support services for personal obstacles and barriers, to providing resources that addresscreating economic stability and income.

QHow does the CRC fit into the eQuip Richmond mission?eQuip Richmond is a holistic approach to helping grow businesses in this community. The CRC works within the eQuip

framework to provide a hub of knowledge and resources through our in-person and web-based programs, but also partnerswith other organizations within eQuip Richmond that provide support services to solve issues that traditionally become anobstacle for growing businesses or sustaining employment – such as access to transportation or treatment for substanceabuse.

QWhat is it like to have Chevron as a partner?Awesome. At their core, Chevron is driven by their desire to help the community; they are very committed to

supporting our efforts. They are very open to our ideas and have been instrumental in helping us build a better CRC. Forexample, Chevron helped us develop an online learning program where all of our materials could be accessed from home so we can better accommodate the needs of residents who stay home with children or work late hours.

QWhat is the real Richmond to you?I have never seen an entire community who is more committed to their residents and neighbors than in Richmond.

I love partnering with the City of Richmond Employment and Training Department – the City staff are deeply invested in thecommunity and provide the resources to residents that are necessary for success. The friendliness of the community is trulyunique as well.

La Tanya Hawkins Title: Program Executive of the Construction Resource CenterYears: Two

Q&Ameet our partners

Chevron Richmond841 Chevron WayRichmond, CA 94801

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community corner

register for classes at the CRCBy Cathryn Cornelius and La Tanya Hawkins

This fall, be sure to visit the Construction ResourceCenter (CRC) for classes and trainings, like theIntroduction to Quick Books class starting inSeptember. Funded through eQuip Richmond, theCRC provides resources that help students, sub-contractors, tradespersons and entrepreneurs

grow their businesses, as well as give them the education and experiencethat will translate to competitive wages and employment opportunities.The real magic of the CRC is the one-on-one attention we are able to giveall of our clients. When you come to the CRC, you sit down with subjectmatter experts in various fields such as accountants, attorneys, lifecoaches and insurance consultants, among others. We want to help people in Richmond and North Richmond createsuccessful businesses so they can create jobs and contribute positively to the community.

For more information visit us online at constructionresourcecenter.org or call 510-835-0400. Cathryn Cornelius, Program Manager; La Tanya Hawkins, Program Director. Visit constructionresourcecenter.org for more information.

inscripción en clases en el CRCPor Cathryn Cornelius and La Tanya Hawkins

Este otoño asegúrese de visitar el Centro de recursos de construcción (CRC) para ver clases y cursos de capacitación, como laIntroducción a Quick Books que empieza en septiembre. Financiado por eQuip Richmond, el CRC ofrece recursos que ayudana los estudiantes, subcontratistas, técnicos y emprendedores a desarrollar sus negocios, y les proveen la educación yexperiencia que se traducirán en salarios competitivos y oportunidades de empleo. La verdadera magia del CRC es laatención personalizada que podemos brindar a todos nuestros clientes. Cuando acude al CRC, se sienta con expertos en lamateria de diversos campos, como contadores, abogados, mentores para la vida y consultores de seguros, entre otros.Queremos ayudar a la gente de Richmond y North Richmond a crear negocios exitosos para que ellos puedan crear empleosy contribuir de manera positiva con la comunidad.

Para más información, visitenos en constructionresourcecenter.org or llame al 510-835-0400Cathryn Cornelius, gerente del programa; La Tanya Hawkins, directora del programa. Visite constructionresourcecenter.org para obtener más información.