Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
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September 11, 2017 News & Events
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 Volunteers Needed for Festival Road Closure Setup
Thursday, September 14, 2pm-4pm, Uncle U's Parking Lot
Now is the time to help! We will be distributing road closure equipment on Thursday, September 14 at 2pm starting at the Uncle U's parking lot for approximately 1-2 hours. Please consider volunteering to help as this is an important step towards the setup for the Art & Wine Festival. Wear comfortable shoes! Call the Chamber office at (925) 284-7404 or send Sara an email at
Sara@LafayetteChamber.org with questions and/or to RSVP.
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Enter to Win VIP Parking at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival!
Deadline to enter is Wednesday, September 13, 4pm
Our VIP Parking Spaces are 1/2 block from the heart of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival! You have a chance to win one of eight of these passes. (Eight winners total - four passes available for Saturday and four passes for Sunday.) Winners do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified by email or text. You must be 21 years of age to win.
Enter here!
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 Social Media Workshop: Instagram Success for Your Local Business
Wednesday, September 13, 6pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Library Homework Center
7 things you need to know, plus a bonus about creating images the easy way! Speaker Robin S. Fox, Digital Strategist. For more information email
workshops@lafayettechamber.org. Register
here.
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Let us help you have a successful Festival Weekend!
Are you planning a special promotion, sale, contest or give-away at your booth or store during Festival Weekend? If so, let us know so that we can help promote it! Email us at
festival@lafayettechamber.org.
Posting about the Festival is easy! Use the
#LafayetteFestival hashtag so we can find your post.
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THIS WEEKEND! The 22nd Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
The Lafayette Chamber is looking forward to hosting one of the East Bay's biggest and best community events.
Saturday, September 16, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, September 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Downtown Lafayette | FREE - FREE- FREE | Valet Bike Parking, 1 block from BART, Shuttles to BART lots
The 2017 Festival Features:
- Music on FOUR stages.
- Mouth-watering FOOD
- Local Artists
- Premium Wine and Craft Beers
- Premier Commercial Vendors
- Quaint Downtown Store Fronts
- Backyard Carnival Kid Zones
- Eckerstom Productions Arts and Craft Vendors
Bring your friends and don't miss the fun! Share the event on
Facebook. View the map, music lineup and more at
www.LafayetteFestival.com. Questions? Call us at (925) 284-7404.
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Election Petition ~ Board of Directors ~ 2018
Due Friday, September 15 by 1pm
Those interested in filing as a candidate for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors can review and apply using the
attached petition. Please note that:
- Board meetings are held monthly on the second Monday at noon. Board members are expected to attend and pay a yearly charge of approximately $330 for their lunch meetings at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.
- The planning retreat will be held at a location and date to be determined (most likely early November, 2017). If you are elected, you must be available to attend this planning retreat. Each Board member is required to serve on a standing committee, attend regular committee meetings and help with the work of the committee.
Completed petition must be turned in to the Chamber office by 1pm, Friday, September 15, 2017. Questions? Contact Linda at
Linda@lafayettechamber.org.
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
The following businesses have joined the Lafayette Chamber September 5-11.
We encourage you to visit their website for more information!
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Registration Now Open! 25th Annual Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 22, 2017
5k Certified Run 8:00am, 10k Certified Run 8:15am, 2mi run/walk 8:45am
Register here
and chose your local school: Acalanes Dons, Burton Valley Bobcats, Campolindo Cougars, Happy Valley Huskies, Lafayette Leopards, Miramonte Matadors, Springhill Scorpions or Stanley Wildcats.
Put your company name on the t-shirt. Show the community you support our local education while promoting your business.
Host a commercial booth during in the Health Lifestyles Fair near the race route.
For more information contact Sara at
Sara@LafayetteChamber.org.
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News & Announcements
National Preparedness Month Webcasts for: Small Business and Industry
"Disasters Don't Plan Ahead. You Can." IRS Tax Tools in 10... "Give us ten minutes and we'll share some tax tools to help you prepare for a Disaster." 10-minute sessions available through the month of September.
View flyer for details. Register at
SBSE.SL.Web.Conference.Team@irs.gov.
Announcing the Sustainable Contra Costa 2017 Leadership in Sustainability Award Winners!
The Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Award is given to those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in building healthy, beautiful and resilient communities for all generations to enjoy. The Lafayette Chamber would like to congratulate Kathryn Lyddan on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards will be presented at The 9th Annual Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala: an inspiring evening of hope and celebration, supporting the local sustainability movement on September 20 from 6-9pm at the Hilton Concord. You can register online for this event at
scocoawards2017.eventbrite.com. Full summaries of the winners are available
here. Learn more
here.
Are You Maximizing Your Executive Compensation?
If you or someone you know receive stock options and/or restricted stock from your employer, or have access to a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, you will not want to miss this class where you will learn to maximize these benefits and minimize their tax impact. The class is being held on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 PM at the Lafayette Community Center and the cost is $30. To learn more and register for this class, visit
bit.ly/execcomp1017 (register early - space is limited).
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Contra Costa Master Gardeners present What Went Wrong in Your Garden? (And How to Fix It!)
Tuesday, September 12, 6:30pm-8pm, Library Community Hall
You'll learn why tomatoes crack, zucchinis shrivel, and other crop problems occur - and get tips for how to avoid them in your garden! For more information click HERE. To register, email higginssierra@gmail.com.
Friends of the Lafayette Library, Wonders of the World series presents The Restored Gardens of Alcatraz
Wednesday, September 13, 2pm, Library Community Hall
For over a century, gardens were an important part of life on the barren island of Alcatraz. In 2003, a partnership was formed to restore and maintain them. Learn about the history of the gardens, the restoration project, and see how they look today. For more information and to register click HERE.
World Affairs Council of the East Bay, The Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century
Wednesday, September 13, 7pm, Library Community Hall
Dr. Brad Roberts, Director of the Center for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore Lab, joins us to examine important lessons on the disarmament enterprise. Drawing on his policy experience in the Obama administration, Dr. Roberts will provide insights to the new problems in strategic conflict we face in the 21st century. Council members $10, non-members $15. For more information click HERE or visit www.worldaffairs.org or call 415-293-4601.
Storytime Yoga
Thursday, September 14, 10:15am-11am, Homework Center
For ages 2-5. Build your body, build your brain through stories that integrate yoga, reading and fun! Space is limited and registration required. For more information and to register click HERE.
Taking Control of Your Finances in 8 Steps
Thursday, September 14, 6pm, Arts & Science Room
This free, two hour workshop by the not-for-profit Financial Planners Association will cover record-keeping, spending and savings plans, proper use of debt, estate planning, insurance, and creating a personal finance plan. For more information and to register click HERE.
Candy Sushi
Tuesday, September 26, 4pm, Arts & Science Room
Try your hand at making (and eating) candy sushi! We'll be making California roll, Nigiri roll, and the ever-popular California Marshmallow roll. Free. For grades 6-12. For more information and to register click HERE.
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Office Closure: The Lafayette Chamber Office will be closed on September 18 for Art & Wine Cleanup.
Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, September 22, 8am, City Offices, 3685 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Room 265
Join us for Coffee with Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson on Friday morning at 8am at the Lafayette City Offices.
 September Mixer at Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery and Rancho Cantina
Wednesday, September 27, 5:30pm-7pm, 3616 and 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Join us for our September mixer at Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery and Rancho Cantina, 3616 and 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd., on Wednesday, September 27, 5:30pm-7pm.
Check out our
event page and see what opportunities are available for your business this year. The
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 16 & 17. The
Lafayette Res Run for Education is October 22. Lafayette Community Breakfast is November 17. It's A Wonderful Life Tree Lighting is December 1.
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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