Once again, Richmond continues to be a city of choice for business. The May 5th edition of the online magazine Rolling Out ranked the city 9th in its top 20 list of best places for black entrepreneurs. “I’m delighted to congratulate the City of Richmond for achieving this accomplishment the top 20 list of cities for black entrepreneurs,” said Mayor Levar M. Stoney. “It is an honor to be recognized as a hub for cultivating new ideas, entrepreneurship and pioneering for the development of black-owned businesses.” The article highlights the correlation between strong minority leadership and the development of minority businesses. Many of these cities indicate similar characteristics such as political support. The article noted that 8 out of 20 cities had African-American mayors. Southern dominance is another observed category, with Michigan and D.C. being the only cities not located in the Southern region of the country. From Historically Black Colleges and Universities to the amount...

Beginning Monday, May 1, City residents will be able to dispose of household trash at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC), located at 3800 East Richmond Road. All trash must be bagged.  Bulk items, such as furniture and mattresses, will not be accepted.  Those utilizing the service must provide proof of City residency.  ERRCC hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The facility is closed on weekends and on holidays recognized by Richmond city government. For more information on City services, visit RichmondGov.com.                    

Mosques, churches, synagogues and all places of worship should be havens from the chaos of life. Safety is paramount and adopting a few simple procedures can dramatically increase the security of these sanctuaries and help to protect the people within and the surrounding property. The Richmond Police Department will be hosting a safety and awareness forum for religious gathering places. The forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 21. A variety of topics will be discussed, including general safety, preparing for an emergency, firearms in places of worship and pastoral protection. The forum is free, but registration is required to accommodate all attendees. Registration will take place on-site before the event from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Early registration is also available online. Congregations are invited to send no more than four representatives.                     ...

In accordance with HUD citizen participation requirements, a 30-day public comment period for the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan and the proposed 2017 Annual Action Plan (City FY 2018) will begin on April 7, 2017, and will expire on May 22, 2017. By this notice the City of Richmond announces the availability of the second year of the five year 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan also known as the proposed 2017 Annual Action Plan Budget is ready for public review and comment.  Click here for the document in English. Click here for the document in Spanish.

Click here to view or download Volunteer Job Description Form Contact Person: E. Yvette Jones, Human Services Manager E-mail: E.Jones@Richmondgov.com Contact Phone: (804) 646-3054

Click here to view Mayors proposed bulk, brush, and leaf collection improvements.

The following links serve as public notice that the City is amending the current year federal funds budget for Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) and Housing Opportunities for Person with Aids (HOPWA). The CDBG funds will assist low and moderate income households located in the City and HOPWA funds will assist households in the Richmond MSA. Public Notice - 2017 Consolidated Plan Amendment Aviso Público - 2017 Enmiendas al Plan Consolidado