Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
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July 24, 2017 News & Events
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Lafayette Chamber's 3 Alarm Update
Good news - we survived the first week without our beloved office building. The chamber has moved into temporary quarters at the Lafayette School District Offices. Our current mailing address is 3540 Wilkinson Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549.
The
Website, the
Art & Wine Website,
emails & phone numbers are all working. With the help of
Neighborhood Computers, our network is up and running and they pulled all the files from the cloud for us. We are 100% operational. OK, maybe that's a stretch, but after what happened we feel like we are at 100%. Let's see if we can answer some quick questions for you.
- Are you still having the Art & Wine Festival? Is Snow white? Is the sky Blue? Does a bear poop in the woods? See where this is going? Of course the show goes on...
- Where will the new Chamber office be? Working on that one. I am almost sure it will be in Lafayette.
- Did you lose anything important? Yeah, we lost stuff. Just stuff. A lot of stuff. Almost all of our files were backed up. Much of the equipment we use for the events was in storage
- What happened? A fire started late Wednesday night, July 12. The inspectors indicate it could have been a cigarette. When the first firefighters arrived (within 2 minutes of the first 911 call) they determined that the building was already lost and they worked for hours making sure the fire did not spread to the neighboring structures. Never underestimate the heart of a champion. They were champions that night.
We will continue to hold our meetings, have events, work with our local businesses and be here for the community. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I think this how we see ourselves right now.
We will be meeting with the other tenants of 100 Lafayette Circle on Tuesday morning to offer up some help to rebuild their businesses.
One item of interest...
Many of you have asked "What can I do to help." One way is to volunteer for the upcoming events. We are going push the pedal to the metal for the next 7 weeks getting ready for Art & Wine. Interested? Give Sara a call or email her at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
You can also visit
http://lafayettecf.org/lafayette-chamber-fire-donations/. We have partnered with the
Lafayette Community Foundation to give people an opportunity to donate to the "Fire Relief Fund." The money donated will be available to the businesses destroyed by the fire to cover costs that will go beyond the limits of their insurance. I expect we will have some wish lists available soon to help them rebuild. We will share them out to the community.
We learned a lot in the last 10 days. It sure is a lot easier when you are prepared. Thank you to our president Brian Aiello and our board for being so flexible and understanding. Their leadership gives staff the tools we need to continue to serve.
This week, don't miss the Mega-Mixer with 8 chambers on Thursday, July 27 at the Clarion Hotel in Concord. On Friday morning, we will hold our Coffee with the Mayor at the City offices in room 265 at 8:00am.
Hope you can make it.
- Jay
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 Mega Chamber Mixer
Thursday, July 27, 5pm-7pm, Concord Clarion, 1050 Burnett Ave, Concord
Join us at the Concord Clarion for our July Mixer! Multiple chambers, delicious appetizers, and great networking with members of the Lafayette, Martinez, Greater Concord, Hispanic, Orinda, Moraga, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek Chambers. Free! Bring your business cards.
Register here.
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Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, July 28, 8am-9am, City of Lafayette Offices, Rm 265
Join us for Coffee with Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson on Friday, July 28 at the City of Lafayette Offices, 3675 Mount Diablo Blvd., Room 265.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 16, 10am-7pm &
Sunday, September 17, 10am-6pm
We are just a few weeks away from the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival!
Here is your chance to get involved and support the community. We have a few opportunities still to fill: one Stage Sponsorship, a few Beer Booths, Golf Cart Sponsorship, Volunteer T-shirts, Kid Zone booths and a handful of Non-Profit booths.
If you are interested in a sponsorship or a booth please contact Sara today. If you have not finalized your contract for the Festival, please do so IMMEDIATELY! We want to confirm all placements. Contact Sara Regan, Event Director either on her cell at (925) 890-6197 or via email at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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Bay Area SunShares Registration Opens August 7
The City of Lafayette is excited to announce that SunShares is back again this year. SunShares is a renewable energy program making it easier and more affordable for Bay Area residents to go solar or purchase an electric vehicle. SunShares offers discounts, free workshops and helps renters learn more about their clean energy options. If you've ever thought about installing solar or buying an electric vehicle but don't know where to start, SunShares is here to help! SunShares pools the buying power of participants to get discounted pricing from solar companies and vehicle manufacturers. This year, the program was able to negotiate a 15-20% additional discount beyond the companies' initially discounted bulk purchasing!
How SunShares works
- Workshops are held to help residents and employees understand the basics of solar, electric vehicles, financing options, options as a renter and answer questions. The City of Lafayette is planning on joining forces with the City of Walnut Creek and the City of Concord to host a workshop - more info to come. There are also educational webinars that have been scheduled at noon for the following dates: 8/16, 8/29, 9/14, 9/26, 10/12, and 10/17.
- Three pre-vetted solar installers were selected (PetersenDean, Solar Technologies, and SkyTech Solar) and will work with you to schedule your home solar evaluation. Register by November 10th to receive a no-cost, no-obligation solar proposal.
- Sign your solar contract by December 31st, 2017 to move forward with solar installation and take advantage of the discounted program pricing.
- Preview the exciting electric vehicle offerings. To see the deals and to receive your discount code, register at www.bayareasunshares.org. by November 10th, 2017.Bay Area SunShares Registration Opens August 7
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Member News & Announcements
Your Gut and your Health
Wednesday, July 26, 7:30pm-8:20pm, BodyZing Fitness Center, 3385 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
More to it than just an upset tummy... Leaky gut, microbiome, second brain, probiotics... what does it all mean? "Your Gut and your Health" seminar, sponsored by BodyZing Health & Wellness, will explain the basics of healthy gut function, as well as common dysfunction and the negative health consequences. A 40-minute presentation provided by Dana Hemmingsen, FDN-P, with the last 10-minutes saved for questions. Don't miss this opportunity as attendance is limited to the first 12. Reserve your seat at:
http://www.bzgut.eventbrite.com. For more information: Dana at 925-683-6275 or
Dana@BodyZing.com.
Keiretsu Forum East Bay Meeting
Thursday, July 27, 8am - 11:30am, Orinda Country Club - 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
You are cordially invited to join us at the Keiretsu Forum East Bay Investors Meeting. Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. With 52 chapters on 3 continents, Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The monthly meetings feature 5 presenters from early stage companies. Companies selected are from a variety of different industries ranging from technology, life sciences, real estate, consumer goods and other segments with high growth potential.
RSVP to Attend.
State Senator Steve Glazer: "State-of-the-State" Luncheon
Wednesday, August 2, 12 noon, Orinda Community Center
You are invited to join the Orinda Rotary on Wednesday, August 2, when our own State Senator Steve Glazer will discuss the State of the State. Senator Glazer will update us on the latest legislative issues and provide insight into California's current political climate. The meeting starts at 12:00 noon at the Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way next to the Orinda Library. The public is welcome. Cost is $20.00 per person and includes lunch.
www.orindarotary.org. Your payment is your reservation. We look forward to seeing you! Any questions? Contact Sue Breedlove at
susan.breedlove99@gmail.com or 925-216-6466.
Lamorinda Safety Fair
Saturday, August 5, 9am-1pm, St. Mary's College
Bring your family and friends on Saturday morning, August 5 from 9am until 1pm at the Lamorinda Safety Fair. There will be many first responding agencies displaying their equipment and skills. We will have helicopters, HazMat response vehicles, fire engines, police cars, communications vehicles, CERT booths, a Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle, Sheriff's Office specialty vehicles like patrol watercraft and more. Also at the Fair will be a Police Motor Training Championship, a contest by almost one hundred police motor officers displaying their motorcycle handling skills. Kids will enjoy an inflatable Fire Engine and helicopters. Hands-only CPR will be taught to all who are interested. The is also a classic car exhibition with about 40 vintage cars and trucks.
9th Annual Senior Symposium AGING BY DESIGN
Saturday, August 5, 8:30am to noon, Lafayette Elementary School, 950 Moraga Road
Presentations by local aging experts, 45 vendors, prizes, snacks! Advanced registration qualifies for a $50 Gift Card to Diablo Foods. Register online:
www.lafayettecf.org or call 925-284-8214.
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Friends Corner Book Shop Half Off Sale
Saturday, July 29, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop in to pick up some great beach reads! First Street & Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
Contra Costa Master Gardeners presents Planning a Winter Vegetable Garden
Tuesday, August 1, 6:30 PM Arts & Science Room
Yes, it's time to start planning for a winter garden! Learn what you need to do now for a bountiful harvest this winter. Free. To reserve, email higginssierra@gmail.com.
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If you'd like to receive a text message reminder about upcoming Lafayette Chamber events, email your full name and cell phone number to Sara at sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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