News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Monday, February 25, 2019
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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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Mixer at Harper Greer
Wednesday, February 27, 5:30pm-7pm, 979 Moraga Road, Lafayette
John and Terry Kiskaddon look forward to seeing all of you at the Lafayette Chamber mixer on February 27! John and wife Terry are delighted to be the hosts for this event at the
Harper Greer Boutique and truly thrilled to be part of this wonderful community in Lafayette!
Yes, Terry and John at Harper Greer are the "new kids in town" but have a wealth of experience from 40+ years of helping ladies look beautiful!
In the same location as the former Specialtees La Fiesta Square, Harper Greer carries a refreshing change of pace from most stores and offers a range of sizes for women sizes 4 and up! You'll find contemporary and classics with a twist in superb colors fabrics and style but with an important difference... You get to try things on in an inspiring store with superb helpful, honest style consultants... "I always know I'll get that perfect piece at Harper Greer", "I never liked to shop but Harper Greer has changed that!" Just a taste of our lines: Sympli, Frank Lyman, Habitat, Citron, URU, Harper Greer originals Tulip, Fenini and much more!
"....sometimes I just want to try it on!" ... Harper Greer motto
A special treat: John will be tickling the ivories on his Yamaha Concert Piano!
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Lafayette Chamber's Young Professionals, Winter Fun @ The Round Up Saloon
Thursday, February 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm, The Roundup Saloon, 3553 Mt Diablo Blvd
Come join us for a casual evening at our favorite local spot...
The Round Up Saloon! This event is just for fun and networking & as always, feel free to bring a friend or co-worker w/ you!
Learn more here.
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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, pictured with his wife Ellen Reintjes, the just-announced 2019 Citizen of the Year! A dinner in his honor will be held on Friday, March 22. Tickets are now on sale!
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One-Stop Job Shop
Saint Mary's College will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, February 26 for their students. Lafayette Chamber along with the Moraga Chamber will have a table at this event. If you have a job posting that you would like us to promote at this fair, please email a flyer to Barbara Gilmore at
barbara@lafayettechamber.org.
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Member!
We welcome the following new member to the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their websites for more information.
Pilot, author, and creator of a STEM experiment going aboard the International Space Station in 2016. Her newest book: 'Finding the Wow': about how, at mid-life, she made a major course correction, overcame her fears, and learned to fly. (Available: Amazon books, April 20, 2016). Presentation topics: STEM/Space; winning over fear. Founder
'Gravity Games' first game made on OG 3D printer on International Space Station.
Category: Educational Services
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City Council’s Strategic Goals and Objectives – Meeting March 5th
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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Upcoming Chamber Events
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at St. Perpetua's New Community Center
Thursday, March 7, 2:15pm, 3454 Hamlin Road
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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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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
The following businesses have signed on to be a part of our 2019 Lafayette Art and Wine Festival!
Bank of the West
C&M Party Props
Canopy Health
City of Lafayette
Cobain Orthodontics
Cortese Investments
Diablo Magazine
Dudum Real Estate Group
Eckerstrom Productions
Evergood Sausages
Golden Gate Sotheby's
Green Stock Solar
Halal Bites Food Truck
J.V. Chiropractic
JD Dudum Chiropractic
Lamorinda Tooth Buds
LPIE
Mechanics Bank
Minute Man Press
MVPC (Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church)
Pella Windows and Doors
Philly Cheesecake
Provident Credit Union
Renewal by Anderson of Northern California
Republic Services
Rivulet Chiropractic
Sutter Health - Alta Bates
Town Hall Theater
US Army
Walnut Creek Magazine
Wells Fargo
White Pony Express
Xfinity Comcast
If you don’t see your business or organization’s name below, don’t wait. We have participation levels for every size business. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the excitement!
See the opportunities here.
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.
Contact
Sara Regan, Event Director for specifics and to secure your spot.
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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.
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.
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
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Member News & Announcements
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Join Senator Glazer and Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan for a Legislative Town Hall
Moraga Joint Legislative Town Hall, February 28, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Campolindo High School Multi-Purpose Room, 300 Moraga Rd, Moraga RSVP to (925) 258-1176 or
register online here.
Sign up for Local Alerts
Sign up for
Community Warning System Notifications to receive evacuation orders. Registering with the CWS associates your cell phone and email with your home address and increase the probability of timely notification in the event of an emergency.
Sign up for
Nixle Alerts to receive non-emergency information.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Kidworks African Dancing, Drumming, and Traditions
Tuesday, February 26, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Take a tour through the continent of Africa in this program loaded with audience participation. For more information and to register
click here.
Distinguished Speaker Series presents: Anne Raeff and Lori Ostlund
Tuesday, February 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Join two award-winning authors, Anne Raeff and Lori Ostlund, for an engaging conversation about all aspects of their writing including what it's like to be part of a writing couple. Simpson Family Literary Project Chair Joseph Di Prisco moderates the conversation. For more information and to
purchase tickets here.
CCPAS Concert: Master Artists
Saturday, March 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon with the Contra Costa Performing Arts Society Master Artists Group. Come and be treated to an hour of classical piano favorites.
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.
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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