Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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May 8, 2017 News & Events
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 Social Media Workshop - Yelp & Online Reputation for Business Owners - from the novice to the expert!
Wednesday, May 10, 6pm-7:30pm, Library Homework Center, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Emily Washcovick, Manager of Local Business Outreach at Yelp & Stephanie Yolish, Senior Community Director at Yelp will be discussing how to maximize your Yelp listing with Yelp's FREE tools. Plus tips of the trade on how best to handle your online reputation! Space is limited, register
here.
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 Taste of Lafayette is SOLD OUT!
Tuesday, May 16, 5:30pm-9pm in Downtown Lafayette
Thank you for the overwhelming response...we are excited to announce that the Taste of Lafayette is SOLD OUT!
See the list of participating restaurants here.
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Welcome to Our Newest Member!
The following business has joined the Lafayette Chamber the week of May 1 - May 5, 2017. We encourage you to visit their website to learn more about their services.
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Concert at the Res
Saturday, May 13, 11am-3pm, Lafayette Reservoir Stage
Join us for an afternoon of music at the Stage at the Lafayette Reservoir. FREE. Presented by the Rotary Club of Lafayette. This wonderful community event highlights our incredible local musical talent. Bring a picnic and enjoy the Rossmoor Big Band, Combined Symphonic Bands from Westlake and Stanley Middle Schools, and jazz ensembles from Acalanes High School and Bentley High School as well as dance troupes from Town Hall Education and Lamorinda Theatre Academy. Learn more
here.
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Spare the Air Employer Program
Help your employees find a better way to work. The Spare the Air Employer Program helps Bay Area businesses get their employees to work through carpooling, transit and biking.
How does your business benefit?
- Save by reducing payroll taxes for each participating employee.
- Commuter benefits improve employee morale and productivity.
- Employees save up to 40 percent on transit and vanpool expenses using pre-tax dollars.
- Biking or walking to work is healthier, reducing insurance claims and sick leave.
The Spare the Air Employer Program provides assistance to help your employees start carpooling to work. At our on-site Carpool Now events, employees will learn about their carpool options and connect with coworkers to form carpools. Successful Carpool Now events require a minimum of 300 employees at the worksite and executive support. Registration and all services are free for Bay Area businesses. Visit EmployersSparetheAir.org to learn more!
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It's a Matter of Taste Fundraiser Luncheon Saturday, May 20
SAVE with Group Special Table of 8 $400.20
Register here.
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2017 Waste Diversion & Recycling Excellence Awards
RecycleSmart began an awards program in 2015 with the introduction of the Commercial Food Recycling Awards, then expanded the awards categories in 2016 to include not only restaurants, but office buildings and retail/businesses. For 2017, RecycleSmart is pleased to announce the Business Recycling Award winners:
Business
Moraga Produce, Moraga - Gold Winner
Glenview Swim Club, Danville - Silver Winner
Orinda Hardware, Orinda - Bronze Winner
Restaurant
Faz Bakery & Coffee Bar, Danville - Gold Winner
panCoast pizza, Walnut Creek - Silver Winner
Millie's Kitchen, Lafayette - Bronze Winner
Office Building
Olympic Building, Walnut Creek - Gold Winner
101 Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek - Silver Winner
Lamorinda Medical Office Building, Lafayette - Bronze Winner
Learn more here.
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Conference Room Rental at the Lafayette Chamber
We have remodeled the conference room! Did you know that the Lafayette Chamber's conference room is available for rent? The room can seat a maximum of 35 persons. Room rental rate for Chamber Members is $50 for two hours, $20 each additional hour, 8 hr daily rate is $170. Slightly higher rate for non-Chamber Members. Lafayette Chamber Premier Members can book the room for free! For more information and to reserve a date and time, call the Chamber Office at (925) 284-7404.
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Member News & Announcements
Lamorinda Idol 2017 Auditions
The Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) is excited to announce that registration for Lamorinda Idol 2017 auditions is now open. The singing competition is for anyone in kindergarten through 12th grade who is living or attending school in Orinda, Lafayette or Moraga, and auditions will be held May 11 through May 13 at the Orinda Intermediate School.
www.lamorindaarts.org
Mt. Diablo Business Women - Your Opportunity for Great Networking!
May 11, 5:45pm - 8:30pm, 3287 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Lafayette Park Hotel Lafayette
Our May 11 meeting is devoted to Networking! Meet and get to know the members of Mt. Diablo Business Women -- how they can help you, and opportunities for you to share more about your business too. Learn more
here.
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Friends of the Lafayette Library WOW Docent Lecture Series presents Matisse and Diebenkorn
Wednesday, May 10, 2pm, Library Community Hall
Independent art lecturer and docent Avril Angevine traces the creative link between one of the Bay Area's favorite artists, Richard Diebenkorn, with early modern master Henri Matisse. This lecture complements the exhibit currently at SFMOMA. To register click HERE.
Summer Reading Volunteer Orientations
Wednesday, May 10, 4pm-5pm & Thursday, May 11, 6pm-7pm, Library Teen Center
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity this summer? Help with our Summer Reading program! Eligible volunteers must be entering 7th grade in the fall. You will be responsible for explaining the program to interested participants, handing out reading records, and more. You must attend one of the volunteer orientations. To register click HERE (Wed.) or HERE (Thurs.).
ComicFest 2017 - Celebrate Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 13, 1pm-3pm, Library
Join us for an afternoon of comics-related fun. We'll celebrate Free Comic Book Day with lots of activities and of course free comics! To register click HERE.
ComicFest 2017 - Make Your Own Graphic Novel
Saturday, May 13, 12pm-2pm, Homework Center
Hailed as a "comics expert" by San Jose Mercury News, Oliver Chin will teach kids aged 10+ how to create their own graphic novel. Limited space. To register click HERE.
Gold Coast Chamber Players present Tango Twist
Saturday, May 13, 7pm, Library Community Hall
This concert features Grammy-nominated Quartet San Francisco (QSF), renowned bandoneon player Seth Asarnow, and electrifying violinist Jeremy Cohen in a spirited season finale inspired by tango. Plus a special performance by Patrick Horn, son of former Lafayette mayor Erling Horn. Tickets: $40, Seniors $35, Students $15.
For more information click HERE. Or visit gcplayers.org or email gccp@comcast.net.
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May Mixer at Wells Fargo Bank
Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm-7pm, 3630 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Join us for our May Mixer at Wells Fargo Bank on Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm-7pm. Wells Fargo Bank is located at 3630 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Please note, this is a non-alcohol event. Other beverages will be provided. See you there!
Chamber Office will be closed Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day.
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.
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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