Development Corporation of Richmond Texas

👉 TODAY is First Friday Events in Downtown Richmond- June 5th! 💥

📆 Plan for First Fridays in Historic Downtown Richmond Friday, June 5th beginning with-

🌶️ Richmond Farmers Market, 4- 8 pm. at City Hall Plaza, 402 Morton Street WITH A MOTOWN VIBE from 6- 7pm!
🍿 Check out the Free outdoor movie- Disney's LUCA at 8:30 pm. at Wessendorff Park- Free Popcorn provided by Rotary Club of Richmond!

🤓 The City will be spraying Wessendorff park for mosquitos prior to the movie!

Support Local and grab a bite to eat at the Farmers Market Food Trucks or one of the downtown restaurants then wind into the weekend relaxing under the stars at Wessendorff park! 🌟🌳

Happening TODAY!

Information Session:
SBA Patriot Pitch Competition
Friday, June 5 | 12:00pm-1:00pm CT | REGISTER
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Is your small business innovating and working to shape the future in your industry?

If so, join us for this information session where the SBA Huston District Office will discuss the Patriot Pitch Competition including information on:
*Competition Highlights
*Judging Criteria
*Participant Eligibility/Ineligibility
*Submission Examples
*Pitch Submission Process

Background:
The Patriot Pitch Competition is a nationwide pitch competition hosted by SBA that will bring entrepreneurs from across the country to participate in a live pitch competition which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition that has driven American ingenuity for the past 250 years.

Learn More:
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/05/13/sba-launches-1-million-patriot-pitch-competition-showcase-americas-entrepreneurs

🎬✨ FIRST FRIDAY IN HISTORIC RICHMOND ✨🎬

Join us on Friday, June 5th for an evening of shopping, strolling, and fun in Downtown Richmond!

🛍️ Stop by Gipsy Queens after the Farmers & Artisan Market and before Movie Night at Wessendorff Park.

🥂 FREE Mimosas | 6–8 PM
🎁 Raffles & Giveaways
✨ Special Discounts at Gipsy Queens
💆 Special Offers from The Art of Skin

We’ll be OPEN until 8 PM, so grab your girlfriends, enjoy the market, explore Historic Richmond, and make us part of your First Friday plans!

📍111 S. 3rd Street, Richmond, TX

Kinda Hippie… Kinda Cowgirl 💖
https://www.facebook.com/gipsyqueenstexas

📣 Save the Date: State of the City 2026 – June 11

Join us for the State of the City 2026 address on Thursday, June 11, at Safari Texas Ranch. Mayor Becky Haas will share Richmond’s accomplishments over the past year and outline the vision for our city's future.

📍 Location: Safari Texas Ranch
🕓 Time: 12:00 PM

This summer, the City of Richmond is proud to support Mercy Launch (formally RYPE-Richmond Youth Program for Entrepreneurs), a youth entrepreneurship camp powered by CenterPoint Energy and presented by Mercy Goods, located on Morton Street in Historic Richmond. Mercy Launch gives students in grades 7 through 12 the tools to start, plan, and pitch a real business.

The camp offers two tracks: an Intro Track for students new to entrepreneurship (July 6–10) and an Advanced Track for students who are ready to go deeper, access mentorship, and compete for grant funding (July 20–24). Both tracks run Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm. This is a FREE opportunity for young people in our community to build real skills, real confidence, and real plans. Registration is now open and spots are limited.

Register Now 👇
https://form.jotform.com/MercyGoods/mercylaunch

👉 LIVE ON THE BRAZOS — June 25th!

Richmond’s brand-new Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, June 25th from 6:30–8:30 PM at Wessendorff Park — and you’re invited!💥

We’re opening the season with The Grooves, one of Texas’ most exciting, high energy party bands. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a relaxed summer evening filled with great music and hometown fun.🎶

Enjoy food trucks, plus special bites from some of Richmond’s favorite local restaurants.
✨ Free admission ✨ Family friendly ✨ First of three summer concerts

Come celebrate summer with us on the Brazos!

Just Released!

Develop Richmond Tx June 🌞 Newsletter📰

👉 https://conta.cc/4u6Iv2a

📢 You're Invited: Development Corporation of Richmond Board Meeting 📢

The Development Corporation of Richmond invites you to our Monthly Board of Directors Meeting—join us to stay informed and engaged with Richmond’s ongoing growth and development!

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕔5:00 PM
📍 City Hall Annex - 600 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
📜 Agenda https://developrichmondtx.com/about-us/agendas

This is your opportunity to learn more about economic development, business support, and community initiatives shaping Richmond’s future.

Tag a neighbor and help spread the word!