Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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April 3, 2017 News & Events
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 Town Hall with Assemblywoman Catharine Baker & Senator Steve Glazer
Monday, April 3, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Stanley Middle School Gymnasium, 3455 School Street, Lafayette
Come share your thoughts on the issues you care about and get on update on the Legislature's plans for 2017. Please RSVP to Assemblywoman Baker's District Office: (925) 328-1515.
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Update on Lafayette's Downtown Creeks Plan
Various City boards and stakeholders commented on the August 2016 draft of the Plan. A Response-to-Comments table is now available to show how that draft will be revised to respond to these comments. This 57-page table can be found on the project's webpage,
www.lovelafayette.org/creeksplan.
The City of Lafayette Creeks Committee will be presenting the Response-to-Comments table to City boards who have commented on the Plan. These are public meetings and anyone interested in the Plan is encouraged to attend. The schedule for these presentations is as follows:
* April 3, 7:00 pm, Circulation Commission, Art & Science Discovery Center at Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
* April 10, Design Review Commission, Art & Science Discovery Center at Lafayette Library, 3491, Mt. Diablo Blvd.
These meetings are subject to change so please check the project webpage for updated information. A Final Draft will be prepared in May for review by the Planning Commission and City Council. Contact Steven Goetz at 925-525-5527 or
sgoetz@ci.lafayette.ca.us if you have questions on this information.
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Using Facebook Live for Business Success in 5 Easy Steps
Wednesday, April 12, 6-7:30pm (check-in begins 5:50), Homework Center, Lafayette Library and Learning Center
In this workshop, we'll cover how to get started with Facebook Live for business, including what to share, how to share it - and when to go live. Instructors:
Julia Glyde, Speaker & Trainer and
Robin S. Fox, Digital Strategist.
Register here.
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 2017 Diablo Valley Mayors' Summit
Thursday, April 27, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Concord Clarion Hotel, 1050 Burnett Ave, Concord
2017 Diablo Valley Mayors' Summit will be held on Thursday, April 27, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Concord Clarion Hotel, 1050 Burnett Ave, Concord. To reserve a seat click here. To sponsor this event, please contact Jay at the chamber office at jay@lafayettechamber.org. View Flyer
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Congratulations to our very Loyal Chamber Members!
The Lafayette Chamber congratulations and thanks the following businesses for their continued loyal support of Lafayette's Chamber of Commerce. Celebrating 60 years Mt. Diablo Nursery, Orchard Nursery, and Big O Tires. Celebrating 50 years with the chamber is Diablo Foods.
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Dogtown Downtown - Saturday, April 29
Saturday, April 29, 10am-12noon, Lafayette Library & Lafayette Plaza Park
Join us for our 4th Annual Dogtown Downtown on Saturday, April 29 from 10am-12pm at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center & the Lafayette Plaza Park.
Plus activities, contents, vendors and more! Learn more here.
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Taste of Lafayette - Tuesday, May 16
Tuesday, May 16, 5:30pm-9pm, Downtown Lafayette
A tour of Lafayette's finest dining establishments and the opportunity to sample the signature cuisine of each restaurant!
The tour begins in Downtown Lafayette at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Lafayette Circle near Bank of the West, 3583 Mount Diablo Blvd. From there, ticket holders will go at their own pace to any - or all - of the participating restaurants.
The evening wraps up with dessert and coffee, more music, raffles, silent and live auction. Learn more here.
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Check out our
new event page and see what opportunities are available for your business this year.
"Summer of Love" Rock the Plaza will be every Friday in June. 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 have any questions, please contact Sara Regan, Event Director, at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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Member News & Announcements
EMERGE Summit for Young Professionals
April 6, 8am-4:30pm, Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St, Sacramento
Metro EDGE is inviting all young professionals to an amazing day of inspirational speeches, educational breakouts and networking with fellow young professionals from the capital region. On April 6, 2017, 600 of your peers will rally together at the Emerge Summit - a day dedicated to empowering, motivating and showcasing young professionals. Spearheaded by Metro EDGE with support from the Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation, the Emerge Summit is a collaborative effort of the organizing leadership of 10 regional professional programs. $100 (non-member) early-bird. Use promo code YPgroups.
www.emergeypsummit.com
Project LPIE - Be a Judge!
Project LPIE is an opportunity to recognize the talented Acalanes High School students for their project-based learning with a unique community twist! Students compete in any of the 14 categories that showcase their skills both within and outside the curriculum. Project judging is done by professional business people with extensive expertise in the various categories. Projects are due April 12, judging will take place between April 19 - May 3; live auditions will take place April 19-28. All projects will be displayed and the winning projects announced during the Project LPIE Recognition Reception and Open House on May 12, from 4-6pm in the Community Room at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. To learn how to get involved,
click here.
2017 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Each year the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit holds a civics contest for high school students. This year the civics contest is titled Not To Be Forgotten: Legal Lessons of the Japanese Internment. The topic is as follows: Consider and describe the relevance of the Japanese internment today as our nation combats terrorism. More information regarding the civics contest is located on the Ninth Circuit website:
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest. Submissions are currently being accepted, the submission deadline is April 16.
Strategic Perspectives on Innovation in Agrifood Supply Chains: Profitability, Sustainability, and Global Change
UC Berkeley is hosting the 2nd annual exclusive agrifood supply chain program April 18-20, 2017 on effective supply chain design to implement new innovations, and successful innovations at agrifood firms. Great opportunity for agrifood executives, innovative companies, and investors; 20% discount for Chamber members. Retailers (Costco Wholesale and Alibaba), major companies (Mars and Bungee), financial firms (Rabobank), and innovators and investors from Silicon Valley and elsewhere will identify new technologies and supply chain design in a fast changing agri-economy. Contact Ben Gordon for more information 347-598-1990; benjamingordon@berkeley.edu. Discount code for registration: CHAM17.
Learn more here.
Responsible Beverage Service Training for California ABC Licensed Establishments
Wednesday, April 19, 11am-3pm, Lafayette Library Art & Science Room
What is the Responsible Beverage Service Training? This training provides updates on all the do's and don'ts of selling alcohol according to the law. Business owners, employees, servers, bartenders and clerks are all encouraged to participate! A free lunch will be provided and a certificate will be given upon completion of the training. RSVP to Jaime Rich at
jaime@chd-prevention.org or (925) 349-7338.
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CUBIT TinkerLab
Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Arts & Science Room
In this 3rd series of CUBIT workshops, we will program motors, distance sensors and lights to build and program two-wheeled rovers. Attendance both days is required, as is previous experience with CUBIT or other programming platform. Ages 10 - 14 (grades 5-9). Free. To register click HERE.
Joe Lurie, Perception and Deception
Tuesday, April 4, 6:30pm, Library Community Hall
How does your cultural background inform your view of the world? Can we ever fully connect with someone who has vastly different perceptions fed by their unique biases? Author Joe Lurie will discuss his book Perception and Deception, illuminating the origins and pitfalls of cultural misunderstandings in our global society. Books available for purchase. Free. To register click HERE.
Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation Science Cafe Presents Earthquake Early Warning System & The Quake Catcher Network
Wednesday, April 5, 7pm, Library Community Hall
How can schools and libraries play a role in measuring earthquakes? Robert de Groot of the U.S. Geological Survey discusses the development of ShakeAlert, an EEW for the West Coast. Plus, how libraries (and schools) can play a role in The Quake Catcher Network - a "citizen science" project developed to gather earthquake data. To register click HERE.
Contra Costa Performing Arts Society Piano Composers Concert
Friday, April 7, 7pm, Library Community Hall
Join the Contra Costa Performing Arts Society Piano Composers Group for a spirited and inspiring evening of original compositions for piano. The CCPAS Composers Group is a collection of talented composers who create original music in several different styles and genres. These unique compositions are not to be missed! Free, Sponsored by the LLLC Foundation. To register click HERE.
Refer a Friend and Win!
Help us grow our mailing list so your friends don't miss any of the exceptional programs at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center! Refer a friend and your name will be entered to win two FREE tickets to an LLLCF program*. Subscribe at Tinyurl.com/LLLCNewsletter. *Free tickets valid for LLLCF Distinguished Speaker Series or Science Cafe in May or June 2017.
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Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 23, 11am-3pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Be nice to Mother Earth!
Lafayette will host its 12th annual Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 23 from 11am-3pm alongside the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, mostly on Golden Gate Way. Come downtown to celebrate the community's continued progress toward sustainability. For more information visit
www.sustainablelafayette.org/earth-day-2017.
Lamorinda Business Forum: The Future of Retail
Tuesday, April 25, 6pm-8pm, Orinda City Offices-Sarge Littlehale Room, 22 Orinda Way
Are you impacted by online businesses? Do you wonder how downtown can survive?
A panel of local experts, business people, city officials and academics will discuss: What new tools will retailers use in the future to fight online competition? What does it mean to "go digital" for downtown businesses? What kind of retail environment are most conducive to getting people to shop downtown? What can cities do to support their downtown communities? A Forum Brought to you by the Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda Chambers. Free event, registration:
orindachamber.org.
April Mixer at Lily Dong Photography
Wednesday, April 26, 5:30pm-7pm, 3506D Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join us for our April mixer at Lily Dong Photography. Bring your smile and your business cards!
Coffee with the Mayor, Mike Anderson
Friday, April 28, 8am, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor on Friday morning at 8am at the Lafayette Chamber Conference Room. 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 sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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