To learn more about these Chamber member businesses,
visit their websites.
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Third Annual
Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 14th
11a.m. - 6p.m.
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Meet Our New City Manager
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Our new
City Manager, Dan Buckshi
, starts next Monday, August 7. On behalf of Mayor Rich Carlston and the entire City Council, I invite you to a community reception to meet Dan on August 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lesher Center. If you'd like to attend,
please RSVP
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J
oin us
as we visit Argentina, October 20 - 27, 2017, with an optional three night pre-extension to Santiago and an optional post trip to the famous Iguazu Falls.
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Chamber members are encouraged to take advantage of this & the many other member benefits . Post your
Member only benefits.
For assistance, contact the Chamber office (925) 934-2007
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FIRST WEDNESDAY
STREET FESTIVALS
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS IN 10 DAYS
BUSINESS TRADEFAIRE 2017
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE $50.00
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW THROUGH AUGUST 18
On
Monday, September 25
, businesses and organizations of all types will fill
Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
for this popular event that exhibitors anticipate all year. The
Chamber Business TradeFaire
is
the face-to-face marketing opportunity that is a proven winner for small business operations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs.
From visibility to credibility, exhibiting has hundreds of benefits for your business. Establishing a presence, whether big or small, for your company at the
Chamber Business TradeFaire gives you a powerful platform for meeting new customers, reaching out to your existing clientèle, and building a more established and reliable brand.
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Leadership Contra Costa
Accepting Applications for the
2017 - 2018 Season
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS NOW IN PROGRESS
Don't Delay, Program Begins September
Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce,
Leadership Contra Costa
(LCC), the Bay Area's premier countywide leadership program, accepts 25-30 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program. LCC is geared to people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work.
If you are interested in finding out more about the program, please contact Marcie Hochhauser, SVP of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce (925) 934-2007.
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Walnut Creek Chamber Board Chair Mary S. Brooks, CFP®, founder of Integrē Wealth Management of Raymond James (Walnut Creek, CA) and a Board member and volunteer leader for California's White Pony Express, has been selected as a finalist by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation for a 2017 Invest in Others Award, a program that recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors and financial services firms in communities across the country and around the world. Brooks is one of three finalists for 2017 Volunteer of the Year, an award presented to that advisor who has made a significant impact on a nonprofit as a volunteer by creating, implementing, or managing a program that has moved the organization forward and made a lasting impact on his or her community.
READ MORE
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Construction starts on new BART garage
Work is under way on the construction of a 900-space parking garage at the Walnut Creek BART station. The new garage is the first phase of the Walnut Creek Transit Village, which will include 596 apartments -- all with their own underground parking. Throughout the entire process, the developer is committed to ensuring no loss of BART parking.
Learn more
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East Bay SCORE Resource Center
Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
Free Counseling Available at the Walnut Creek Chamber Office
Whether you're just starting out, in business, or ready to sell or retire, you can get FREE, confidential,business advice from an expert advisor committed to helping you succeed. Schedule an appointment and meet face-to-face with SCORE counselor
Larry Tesslor in the Walnut Creek Chamber office.
Call to schedule (925) 934-2007
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Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings
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Join the
Chamber Ambassadors and staff as they welcome this new member with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their Grand Opening celebration.
Thursday,
August 17 - Ceremony at 5:30pm
1450 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek
The leading marketplace to buy and sell like-new women's and kids' clothing is opening our first retail stores. We are inspiring a new generation of shoppers to think secondhand first.
Saturday, August 26 - Ceremony at 12:30PM
Sip. Socialize. Celebrate. The party will kick-off at 12:30 with our official ribbon cutting
and then it's time to party. Plus, we're giving away loads of gifts and free waxes (for men and women). No one goes away empty handed. Bring friends and invite everyone you know, because life is better together!
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Free Business Seminar |Finance Your Business
August 16, 2017 - 9:00 - 11:00 AM
John F. Kennedy University,
100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill
Finance Your Business : Access to Capital:
Designed for entrepreneurs, existing business owners and startups. A panel of experts will discuss
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The Filet Mignon of Networking
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Join us for the August Chamber Business and Social Hour hosted by
Thursday, August 31 from 5:30 to 7:00PM
1685 Mt. Diablo Blvd,
Walnut Creek
This event is
FREE to all Walnut Creek Chamber Members
; please remember to bring your business card.
Non-member admission is $10.00 [cash only] and a business card.
See you there!
REGISTER HERE
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