News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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City Council’s Strategic Goals and Objectives Kick Off Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 7pm, Lafayette City Offices,
3675 Mount Diablo Blvd.,
Room 240
Mayor Burks and our new city council have agreed on this year’s Goals and Objectives.
The Goals include:
- Maintain local control on land use issues.
- Define the City’s core values that represent Lafayette’s character.
- Develop a community transparency & inclusion strategy.
The Objectives include:
- Emergency training preparedness – wildfire planning
- Broaden senior community inclusion
- City–School collaboration
- Develop a strategy to expand City support of local businesses and commerce & to increase the vibrancy of downtown Lafayette
- Address traffic congestion and mobility issues
On March 5th Mayor Cam Burks and Councilmember Susan Candell will host a kick-off meeting to begin the dialogue on how the City can support local businesses. The meeting will be in room 240 at the city offices beginning at 7:00pm. We plan to have a robust discussion and the public is welcome to participate. Downtowns and retail is rapidly changing. Your participation will be very valuable in looking towards the future.
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Switch ON your elevator pitch with The Digital Ambassador Strategy
Wednesday, March 6, 12:30pm-1pm, ONLINE
The fastest path to cash is to get seen and heard by your ideal prospects so let’s digitize your elevator pitch to eliminate LIVE pitching stress. Learn how to get in front of more people, larger audiences and learn how to serve clients at a higher level in an authentic and informative way, and move people to action. If you’ve been struggling to illustrate what you do, find it challenging to express the value you provide and are struggling to attract a steady stream of ideal clients then join us online for a short free Lunch & Learn.
About the Presenter - Mike Hayes is hired by entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, authors, speakers, chamber members, BNI, and Meetup members because they want more new clients. Join Jay Lifson, the Executive Director of the Lafayette Chamber, and Mike Hayes for the first episode of The Digital Ambassador. No cost, online!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at St. Perpetua's New Social Center
Thursday, March 7, 2:15pm, 3454 Hamlin Road
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Congratulations to Don Tatzin, Lafayette's 2019 Citizen of the Year!
Friday, March 22, 6pm-9pm, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Congratulations to Don Tatzin, the 2019 Citizen of the Year! A dinner is his honor will be held on March 22. Non-host bar will be available 6pm-7pm, dinner will start promptly at 7pm.
Purchase your tickets today!
About Don: Change is inevitable! But this is the song that remained the same for over 30 years. Don Tatzin, the MIT Graduate, CEO and consultant dipped his toes in serving his community. Starting with the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Commissions, onto the Planning Commission and then the City Council. Our 7 time Mayor has often been the “voice of reason” working through some difficult situations for Lafayette. More importantly, he listened to everyone with an open mind and respect. There is a list a mile long that makes Don the perfect candidate for Citizen of the Year. He oversaw so many improvements to Lafayette including the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Don can be proud of the city’s fiscal responsibility along with the knowledge that the people that are lucky enough to live in Lafayette, Love Lafayette. And what’s not to love.
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members!
We welcome the following new members to the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their websites for more information.
140 Mason Circle, Concord, 925-370-1300
A party rental and event coordination company.
Categories: Event Rentals, Event Services
1023 Pleasant Valley Drive, Pleasant Hill, 925-360-5018
Food vendors serving everything on the Farm!
Category: Food Concessions
63 Lafayette Circle, 925-266-4122
Urban Remedy is an organic food company that offers ready-to-eat meals, juices, cleanses & snacks. All ingredients are fresh & locally sourced.
Category: Restaurants
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Google My Business Workshop
Wednesday, March 13, 6pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Homework Center
Prepare for 2019 business success with this step by step workshop about Google's most powerful local business tool!
This workshop walks through how to claim and keep your free Google My Business listing optimized. You'll also learn easy steps for leveraging newer Google My Business features like Google My Business Posts and Q&A!
Your Google My Business listing is how you get on the Google Map, and the quickest way to improve your ranking on local Google searches. And... it's free!
If your local business has a brick and mortar location and/or a defined local service area, don't miss this free Chamber workshop!
Register here.
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Ribbon Cutting at Baby Boot Camp Lamorinda
Friday, March 22, 10am, Lafayette Reservoir
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Tuesday Tech Talk: Employees Or Contractors- How to be in Compliance
Tuesday, March 26, 12noon-1pm, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Without much fanfare, California passed a new Independent Contractor designation in May of 2018. For most businesses who use independent Contractors, this means change. But understanding what seems to be scary new rules makes implementing the change much easier. Join fitness studio owner and business consultant Katie Santos to learn the process she uses to help clients make the change in their businesses.
Katie Santos is an avid and energetic multitasker, a serial entrepreneur who coaches business owners as an Evernote and Mindbody Certified Consultant. As an owner of
Absolute Center for 17 years and a former Chamber Vice President, she has seen lots of changes in the business world. Her zone of genius is listening to business owners and really digging down to the soul of what drives them. She loves sharing knowledge and expertise while playing an important role in driving business success.
Register here.
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2019 Art and Wine Sponsorship Opportunities
Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
Over 80,000 people stroll the downtown street festival throughout the weekend visiting our local retail business and award winning restaurants as well as 450+ booths of art, handmade crafts, food samplings, wine, beer, commercial vendors, non-profits … pausing to enjoy continuous live music and entertainment from our four stages.
The following businesses have signed on to be a part of our 2019 Lafayette Art and Wine Festival in the past week!
Welcome to the Festival Family … we appreciate your commitment.
We have participation levels for every size business. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the excitement!
See the opportunities here.
Contact
Sara Regan, Event Director for specifics and to secure your spot.
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Housing Updates: “CASA Compact”
City Council Tri-Cities Meeting
Wednesday, March 6, 6:15pm, Lafayette Library & Learning Center-Don Tatzin Community Hall
On our City Council’s agenda for the March 6 meeting the three cities’ City Councils of Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga will be meeting to discuss the CASA COMPACT with MTC representatives. The agenda for the City Council meeting and several important papers are as listed and linked here:
Agenda and Staff Report
East Bay Times - Housing group finds its CASA isn’t their casa
As the Bay Area grapples with a housing shortage that has driven the cost of buying and renting to astronomical heights, the looming CASA battle highlights an ongoing power struggle. Local officials are fighting to keep control of development within their borders, while legislators try to force them to do what many of the smaller cities have not: build more homes.
Read article here.
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Business Resources
Calling all Diablo Women!
Showcase your professional successes and personal achievements. Reserve your space in
Diablo magazine's
Diablo Women profiles section honoring exceptional Bay Area businesswomen—women whose talent, dedication, and enterprise have enhanced life in the East Bay. Secure your invitation to the most dynamic networking event -all advertisers in the Diablo Women section are invited to attend our Diablo Women event for an evening of fundraising, networking, and presentations.
Email for more information.
An Inside Look at Writing Your Best Business Plan Ever!
Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:00pm to 4:30pm, Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
Discover the Top Unknown BART Opportunities for Small Businesses - Invitation to COMTO Mixer
Thursday, March 7, 5pm-7pm, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, 300 Lakeside Drive, 2nd Floor Auditorium (foyer), Oakland
AC Transit is championing the opportunity for local small businesses to have opportunities for work in the region. You are invited to attend the COMTO (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’) Monthly Mixer at the BART offices in Oakland on March 7. BART General Manager Grace Crunican; AGM of Planning, Development & Construction Carl Holmes; and Civil Rights Manager Maceo Wiggins will be featured speakers.
View flyer. RSVP by March 5 at
comto.norcal@gmail.com. Questions? Contact Sheila Evans-Peguese
sheila.evans-peguese@sfmta.com or 415.701.4436.
Business Mixer--Come and Learn About CBD
Thursday, March 7, 5:30pm-7:30pm, FASTFRAME, 1020 Brown Ave.
Please see
this attached invitation to join Tom Stack and Ali Stoddard for an exciting business mixer here in Lafayette to learn more about the positive properties of CBD!! Please RSVP to Tom Stack,
Tom.Stack@camoves.com, who promises it will be an amazing event with an opportunity to learn some very important things concerning your overall health.
Nexus Women (formerly LABWO) Professional Networking
Friday, March 8, 9am to 11am, St. Marks United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda
Nexus Women Speed Networking with a twist! Join us for this fun and high-energy opportunity to quickly expand your local professional and personal network - and connect with dozens of other women in business in our community - in just under an hour! If you are a Nexus Women member, please use your membership code to reserve your seat. You can pay $50 to become a member which pays for the rest of the events for the year. Or pay as-you-go at $10 per event. To join our membership, visit our
Membership registration page. Please
RSVP here by Wednesday, March 6.
Mt. Diablo Business Women's Networking and Relationship Tips from Trudy Triner & Dale Marie Golden
Wednesday, March 13, 11:30am-1pm, Massimo's Ristorante, 1604 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Get networking and relationship-building tips from two great business and community leaders: Trudy Triner, co-founder of Paleoventures, and Dale Marie Golden, Bridge Bank Vice President for Women-Owned and Non-Profit businesses. Enjoy lunch and the opportunity to meet dozens of East Bay business women. Members $29.00, Guests $35.00.
Register here.
Lamorinda Entrepreneurs Social Mixer at Casa Orinda
Wednesday, March 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Casa Orinda, 20 Bryant Way, Orinda
Lamorinda Entrepreneurs continues its 2019 programming with an opportunity to mix & mingle with local small business owners and entrepreneurs at charming and historic Casa Orinda. $10 admission includes appetizers prepared by Casa Orinda. No host bar.
Lamorinda Democratic Club Monthly Meeting - Coming Up For Air
Thursday, March 14, 7pm-9pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Join Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, James Leach of Sustainable Lafayette and a representative from the Bay Area Air Quality Control District for a panel discussion around our fight for clean air. In addition to the program, COMING UP FOR AIR, you will also hear from our own CA Assembly member, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, as she updates us on what’s happening in Sacramento, and reports on her legislative agenda and progress.
https://ldclub.org
Seize the Morning! Rise and Lead with Sunrise Toastmasters!
Want to start your day by gaining valuable speaking and leadership skills? Toastmasters International is a worldwide organization offering a proven, low-cost way to improve your leadership and communication skills. By participating in our professional and supportive club, you'll become a better leader and communicator. You will gain confidence to lead and succeed through our educational programs. We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are provided opportunities and empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. All are Welcome and Guests are Free! Membership is less than $10 per month. Join us Thursday mornings from 7- 8:00 a.m. We are graciously hosted by the Atria Park Residences, 1545 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lafayette, CA 94549 in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room – Conveniently located at the intersection of Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and Pleasant Hill.
https://362.toastmastersclubs.org
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Member News & Announcements
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"Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests and the Future"
Tuesday, March 12, 7:30pm, Town Hall Theatre, School Street, Lafayette
"Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests and the Future" is a one-hour documentary that reveals how fuel build-up and climate change have exposed Western wildlands to large, high intensity wildfires, while greenhouse gases released from these fires contribute to global warming. This vicious cycle jeopardizes our forests and affects us all with extreme weather and more wildfires, some of which are now entering highly populated wildland-urban areas. More info on this film.
Our film night will include a panel discussion featuring a representative from the Contra Costa Fire Protection District (Deputy Fire Chief Lewis Broschard), officials from the City of Lafayette (Mayor Cam Burks and Chamber of Commerce executive director Jay Lifson), and our Board Member James Leach, who will moderate and discuss air pollution impacts from wildfires.
Adults $10, Students/Seniors $7. To buy tickets, click here or call (925) 283-1557. Free refreshments!
Purchase tickets here.
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Roughing It Day Camp is now hiring for Summer!
College age and older program or group counselors who want to help children ages 4-16 learn to thrive in outdoors all day all summer at Lafayette Reservoir.
Learn more and apply here. Open House for Roughing It Day Camp: Saturday, March 23, 10:00am – 1:00pm. Whole family is invited!
RSVP here.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Cut the Cable Cord: a beginner’s guide to devices & services
Monday, March 4, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Homework Center
There’s never been a better time to cut down on the ever-growing expenses of the cable companies and their dominion over your household! Spend an evening learning about the different types of streaming devices and services available, and how to best choose what’s right for you to either decrease or get rid of your cable bill entirely. For more information and to register,
click here.
Distinguished Speaker Series presents: Joyce Carol Oates and Anthony Marra
Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Join Lafayette Library’s 2018 Writer-in-Residence, Joyce Carol Oates, in conversation with $50,000 2018 Simpson Family Literary Project prize winner Anthony Marra. Mr. Marra is the award-winning, best-selling author of two celebrated books, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena and The Tsar of Love and Techno. Join these two award-winning storytellers, each known for their own powerful literary voice, as they discuss writing and the writer’s life with Joe Di Prisco, Chair of the Simpson Family Literary Project. For more information and to purchase tickets,
click here.
Osher Lifelong Learning at UC Berkeley Information Session
Thursday, March 7, 1:30PM - 3:00PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Meet Lafayette faculty and OLLI members and learn about the courses and workshops offered at the Lafayette Library starting April 2nd! Featured Speaker: Gibor Basri on "A Star is Born (A real star. In the sky.)" The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Berkeley offers the following innovative education courses for learners age 50+ this spring: "Iranian Cinema" with Hossein Khosrowjah; "iPhoneography" with Yoni Mayeri; "U.S./Mexico Relations from Reagan to Trump" with Alex Saragoza; "Understanding Russia" with Anastasia Edel; "Six Great Rock and R&B Singers" with Pete Elman. Presented by: OLLI.berkeley.edu 510-642-9934.
Learn more here.
Genealogy Class
Thursday, March 7, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Homework Center
Our genealogy series will cover the basics to help you begin researching your family history, as well as special topics for sharpening your focus.
Learn more and to register here.
Night at the Library - Saturday, June 1
Tickets on sale now - while they last! Purchase tickets or make your donation
here.
2019 is the 10th Anniversary year for the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Sign up for the weekly enewsletter
AdLib to learn about upcoming programs and events at the Library. Recognized as a model for 21st Century libraries, the Lafayette Library is the heart and central gathering place for the community offering a rich menu of 1,000 programs a year for the lifelong learner in all of us.
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