Business
Richmond Chamber Celebrates 100th Installation of Board of Directors
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone with the 100th installation of its board of directors. The installation ceremony occurred during a gala banquet at Lara’s Fine Dining in Richmond’s Marina Bay neighborhood.
By Mike Kinney
The Richmond Standard
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone with the 100th installation of its board of directors.
![](https://www.postnewsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mc.ad_.2.png")
The installation ceremony occurred during a gala banquet at Lara’s Fine Dining in Richmond’s Marina Bay neighborhood.
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton swore in the new directors.
The first Richmond Chamber of Commerce installation of the board of directors took place in 1924. The organization has since worked to provide services, resources, and advocacy to foster growth in the local business community.
“The Richmond Chamber of Commerce helps to create a stronger and more vibrant city,” Chamber Board Member John Ziesenhenne of M.A. Hays Insurance Company said.
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, County Supervisor John Gioia, Congressmember John Garamendi’s representative, Eric Cortes, along with Richmond City Councilmembers Soheila Bana and Cesar Zepeda, made welcoming remarks to the board of directors that were well received by the Board.
The current board of directors consists of the following individuals:
Executive Committee:
Chair, Hakim Johnson (Chevron)
Vice-Chair Sarah Wally (PLANN-A Development, LLC)
Chair-Elect: Rich Doellstedt (Richmond Wholesale Meat)
Operations: John Ziesenhenne (M.A. Hays Insurance Co.)
Past Chair: Jill Rodby (Sims Metal)
Also on Board:
Ahmad Anderson
Kevin Brown (Riggers Loft Wine Company-R&B Cellars)
Y’Anad Burrell (EBMUD)
Tiffany Harris (Bay Area Girls Club)
Ryan Lau (AC Transit)
Melissa Macho (Prologis)
Guillermo Saballos (Mechanics Bank)
Tamara Shiloh (Multicultural Books)
Vernon Whitmore (Whitmore & Majors)
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of June 4 – 10, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of June 4-10, 2025
To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of May 28 – June 30, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of May 28 – June 3, 2025
To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of May 21 – 27, 2025
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of May 21 – 27, 2025
To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.
WORK FROM HOME
Home-based business with potential monthly income of $10K+ per month. A proven training system and website provided to maximize business effectiveness. Perfect job to earn side and primary income. Contact Lynne for more details: Lynne4npusa@gmail.com 800-334-0540
let it be known news updated
Headlines & Hot Topics w/J.Anthony Brown
Sit In
INFIGHTING AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Headlines & Hot Topics w/ J’Anthony Brown
Mr. Rangel, An American Hero fromm Harlem
No better off-roader #ROX
First Ride on Toyota Mobility Scooter
Tour of Toyota Campus 360 Video
#GR86 on Eagle Canyon Racetrack 360 Video
RAV-4 Introduction 360 Video
It Just Got Even Better 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD GR Sport Walkaround
Driving the #GR86 at Eagles Canyon Racetrack HQC
Performance Off Road in Land Cruiser HQC
Off-Road in Land Cruiser HQC
Oakland Post: Week of April 30 – May 6, 2025
Oakland Post: Week of May 7 – 13, 2025
After Two Decades, Oakland Unified Will Finally Regain Local Control
Oakland Post: Week of May 14 – 20, 2025
MLK Bust Quietly Removed from Oval Office Under Trump
Oakland Begins Month-Long Closure on Largest Homeless Encampment
New Oakland Moving Forward
WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland
East Bay Community Foundation’s New Grants Give Oakland’s Small Businesses a Boost
Gov. Newsom Highlights Record-Breaking Tourism Revenue, Warns of Economic Threats from Federal Policies
Chevron Richmond Installs Baker Hughes Flare.IQ, Real-time Flare Monitoring, Control and Reduction System
OPINION: Your Voice and Vote Impact the Quality of Your Health Care
Oakland Hosts Town Hall Addressing Lead Hazards in City Housing
Asm. McKinnor Pushes Bill to Protect California Workers from High Heat, Other Climate Hazards
Oakland Post: Week of May 21 – 27, 2025
AI Is Reshaping Black Healthcare: Promise, Peril, and the Push for Improved Results in California
ESSAY: Technology and Medicine, a Primary Care Point of View
Sanctuary Cities
The RESISTANCE – FREEDOM NOW
STATE OF THE PEOPLE: Freddie
ECONOMIC BOYCOTT DAY!!!!!
I told You So
Trump Targets the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Hakeem Challenges Mike
The Save Act…a modern Day Poll Tax
Its All A Game
Headlines and Hot Topics
Headlines & Hot Topics
President Trump’s Miss on Education. April Ryan
Headlines and hot topics
-
Activism4 weeks agoAfter Two Decades, Oakland Unified Will Finally Regain Local Control
-
Activism4 weeks agoOakland Post: Week of May 14 – 20, 2025
-
Alameda County3 weeks agoOakland Begins Month-Long Closure on Largest Homeless Encampment
-
Activism4 weeks agoNew Oakland Moving Forward
-
Barbara Lee3 weeks agoWNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland
-
Activism4 weeks agoEast Bay Community Foundation’s New Grants Give Oakland’s Small Businesses a Boost
-
Bo Tefu3 weeks agoGov. Newsom Highlights Record-Breaking Tourism Revenue, Warns of Economic Threats from Federal Policies
-
Bay Area3 weeks agoChevron Richmond Installs Baker Hughes Flare.IQ, Real-time Flare Monitoring, Control and Reduction System
