Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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January 24, 2017 News & Events
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Brenda Oum and Tom Chea |
Business Person of the Year Dinner is SOLD OUT!
Thank you for the overwhelming response to honor Brenda Oum, our 2017 Business Person of the Year and co-owner of Papillon Gourmet Coffee on Friday, January 27 at the Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa.
The Dinner is sold out. If you missed your opportunity to register, you are still welcome to join us for the no-host cocktail hour from 6pm-7pm at the Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa. Please come congratulate Brenda in person before guests are seated for dinner. Contact Sara Regan, the Event Director, if you have any question or concerns at 925-284-7404.
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Tri-Chamber Lamorinda Mixer
Thursday, January 26, 5:30pm-7pm, Hacienda de las Flores
Join us at our first mixer of 2017! This mixer will be in collaboration with the Moraga and Orinda Chambers. Thursday, January 26, 5:30pm-7pm at the Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga. For more information, to RSVP and to share the event on Facebook, click here.
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Coffee with City Manager Steve Falk
Friday, January 27, 8am, Chamber Conference Room
Bring your questions for City Manager Steve Falk and enjoy some coffee on Friday, January 27, 8am at the Chamber office. Please park on the street.
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Ribbon Cutting at CG Designs
Thursday, February 2, 5pm, 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join us for a ribbon cutting at CG Designs on Thursday, February 2 at 5pm. CG Designs is located at 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
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2017 Citizen of the Year Nomination Deadline February 10
Do you know a person who should be considered for the 2017 Citizen of the Year?
- They must be a current Lafayette resident.
- Must be someone who has given their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community, where people will want to live, work and shop.
- Must be someone who models excellence in everything they do.
- Must be someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
A celebration for this honor is scheduled for Friday, March 24 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Please send your nomination to Jay Lifson at [email protected] by Friday, February 10 before 1pm.
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
The following businesses joined the Lafayette Chamber the week of January 13-January 22. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Keiretsu Forum - Private Equity Investments
511 Contra Costa - Transportation
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Vacant Circulation Commission Seat Open to Downtown Business Owners/Operators
The seventh seat on the Circulation Commission is currently vacant. Per the City's Municipal Code Section 2-403, this seat shall be reserved for persons who own or operate a business in Downtown Lafayette. It is not required that such individual be a Lafayette resident. The City seeks volunteers for this opportunity to contribute to crucial transportation policy and project decisions throughout the City. We strongly encourage any and all interested Downtown business owners or operators to apply! An
application form is readily available here. (If applying for this seat, please indicate a check mark next to "Circulation Commission" on the form).
For those who may not already be familiar, the Circulation Commission reviews matters that affect the City's right-of-way and administers the Circulation Element of the General Plan. The Commission engages in transportation-related policy review and advises the City Council on matters pertaining to traffic safety, on-street parking, pedestrian sidewalks, and bikeways. Each Circulation Commissioner serves as a neighborhood liaison to a particular area of the City regarding traffic concerns. The Commission typically meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Arts & Science Discovery Center at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center located at 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. More general information about commission and committee organization and member duties is also available
here. Lafayette Transportation Planner, James Hinkamp, is the City staff liaison to the Commission and is also available for any inquiries about the open seat. He may be reached at 925.299.3229 and
[email protected].
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Chamber Member News & Announcements
 Lamorinda Home Expo '17
Home improvement on the horizon? Join us at Lamorinda Home Expo '17 on Sunday, January 29, 10am-4pm at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building. Free to attend. Visit www.HomeExpoEvents.com for more information.
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Architects Cafe Series Presented by Marvin Design Gallery
Saturday, January 28, March 11 and 18, Library Community Hall
With the monthly Architects Cafe Series, Marvin Design Gallery brings the best architects and designers together to offer free, one-on-one appointments to the public. Just bring your building plans, projects or ideas and sit down for a personal consultation with a member of the team, while enjoying coffee and small bites. This is one of the best opportunities to ask a professional what you always wanted to know about remodeling and design, especially doors and windows. Appointments available at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 AM. Presented by: Marvin Design Gallery by Truitt and White. Admission FREE. For more information: www.truittandwhite.com/events, or by contacting Christine Thatcher at [email protected] or 925-260-9999.
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Lamorinda Business Forum "Public Speaking for Business Success"
Join us for our first Lamorinda Business Forum on Tuesday, February 7, 5:30pm-7pm at Lamorinda Music, 50 Lafayette Circle. Speaker will be Julie Glyde. Learn more here.
Social Media Workshop Series: How to Look and Feel Your Best in Social Media Videos
From preparation and pre-planning essentials to performance secrets, this workshop is a must for anyone looking to perform in their own business videos. Wednesday, February 8, 6-7:30pm (check-in begins 5:50) in the Homework Center, Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Speaker: Stephanie Shaterians, fLO Content Marketing. This workshop is free but registration is requested. Register here.
Lafayette Chamber New Member Orientation
Join the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, current members and Ambassadors for a new member reception on February 16, 5:30 pm-7:00pm. Appetizers and a hosted bar will be available. The New Member Orientation will be held at the Bank of the West, 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. For more information contact Barbara at [email protected].
Chamber Office Closed for President's Day - Monday, February 20.
Mixer at Four Seasons Animal Hospital
Join us at our February mixer at Four Seasons Animal Hospital on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 5:30pm-7pm. Four Seasons Animal Hospital is located at 3210 Old Tunnel Road.
Coffee with Mayor Mike Anderson
Join us for Coffee with Mayor Mike Anderson on Friday, February 24 at 8am at the Lafayette Chamber offices. Please park on the street!
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 [email protected].
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