August 19, 2025

Richmond Business (Good) News!

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

Richmond Coke bottling facility expands can production

TWU’s EMBARK business incubator builds momentum

New family-owned Korean shaved ice shop opening in Richmond

Richmond teen launches low-cost math tutoring program

Taiwanese grass jelly dessert shop reopens in Richmond plaza

Self-serve ‘hotpot and poke’ spot for pets soft opens in Steveston

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Call for Walls: 2026 Community Mural Program

🎨🖌️Do you have highly visible walls that could benefit from a splash of colour?

Businesses with highly visible walls are invited to participate in the City’s Community Mural Program.

Now in its seventh year, this program partners those offering walls to be painted with artists to create vibrant public murals.

📅Selected applicants will be notified in early October and City staff will then match successful applicants with a pre-qualified artist to create the mural. Locations must be visually accessible to the general public, and meet a few additional requirements.

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Big News: Richmond’s MyRichmond Portal Wins Prestigious Award!

🏆💻The City of Richmond’s MyRichmond portal which includes MyBusiness and MyPermit, has been recognized with a CIO Award Canada for innovation and outstanding customer service! 🎉

Why this matters for Richmond businesses:

✅ Apply for permits and licenses anytime, anywhere.

🔐 Benefit from enhanced online security with Passkeys and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

The award will be officially presented later this year at IDC Canada’s annual Summit in Toronto.

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Employers: Join the WorkBC Richmond Job Fair to Discover Top Talent

Looking for talent? WorkBC Richmond and the Richmond Centre for Disability invite your organization to attend the Richmond Job Fair at Lansdowne Centre as an exhibitor.

Event Details:

📅 Wednesday, August 27, 2025

🕚 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM PST

📍 Lansdowne Centre - Kiosk Court
Address: 5300 Number 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2X9

Space is still open. Interested organizations are encouraged to apply at the earliest to secure a spot at the event. There is no fee for exhibitor participation.

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Celebrating Inclusive Hiring with Aspire Richmond

Aspire Richmond Employment Services invites local employers to join them for their annual Employer Appreciation Lunch, a complimentary event recognizing the vital role businesses play in building an inclusive community.

This year’s keynote, "Navigating Market Uncertainty: How Inclusive Hiring Creates Competitive Advantage" will be delivered by Christian Saint Cyr, publisher of the BC Labour Market Report.

Event Details:

📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025

🕚 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST

📍 Richmond Golf & Country Club (9100 Steveston Highway, Richmond)

✅ Registration required by September 19, 2025.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upskill Youth with the WILWorks Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing program

Local employers can now take advantage of EMC's WILWorks Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing Program, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.

This program helps employers upskill new or current employees (ages 15-29) with foundational technical training in mechanical, electrical, and machining skills through a blended leanring approach, including online modules combined with hands-on training from your experienced employees.

💡Eligible employers will receive up to $5000 per particpant in wage subsidies (50% of total wages during training).

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