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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The Future of our Downtown Community Workshop
Tuesday, March 19, 7pm, City of Lafayette offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Room 240
In February, the Lafayette City Council approved three strategic goals and five strategic objectives for 2019. One of the strategic objectives is to develop a strategy to expand City support of local businesses and commerce and to increase the vibrancy of downtown Lafayette.
Mayor Burks and Councilmember Candell are assigned to work on this objective and their goal is to submit an action plan to the full City Council by the end of April. The action plan or road map will assist the Council in establishing the City’s work plans for the coming year(s).
A public meeting on March 19 will focus on receiving input from property owners, business owners and operators. This presents a welcome opportunity to share your thoughts on how the city can help you and your business to stay relevant in this changing retail climate. We invite you to join us in this discussion.
For more information, view the
notes
from the March 5 meeting, as well as the
Staff Report
.
Future meetings will speak to the other stakeholders including residents, schools & transportation to name a few.
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Ribbon Cutting at Baby Boot Camp Lamorinda
Friday, March 22, 10am, Lafayette Reservoir Visitor Center
Bring your kiddos and join us for a grand opening ribbon cutting, raffle and mommy-and-me fitness class! The first 20 attendees will receive swag bags with goodies from our local partners. Baby bumps encouraged to attend as well. This event is free but
registration is requested.
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Citizen of the Year Dinner in Honor of 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.
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.
Thank you to our program sponsor,
MCE!
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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.
800-341-0023, 25 Orinda Way, Suite 210, Orinda
The country's leading supplier in the reusable and insulated shopping bag category, responsible for having kept millions of single-use bags from entering circulation.
Categories: Green Products, Green Businesses
925-631-4793, 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga
Liberal Arts College in Moraga
Category: Schools
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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. This event is free but
registration is requested due to limited seating.
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Join the Lafayette Young Professionals at Wine Thieves!
Tuesday, March 26, 5:30pm-7pm, 3401 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join the LYP for wine, appetizers, great company and the opportunity to socialize and network with fellow young professionals.
Wine Thieves has been serving the Bay Area with unique, high quality wines since 1999. $15 includes one glass of wine and appetizers.
Register here.
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March Mixer at Radiance Family Wellness
Wednesday, March 27, 5:30pm-7:00pm, 914 Dewing Avenue
About our host:
Radiance Family Wellness was founded by two woman that recognized the need to improve the current medical model. Our mission at RFW is to empower individuals and families to experience true wellness. We offer a traditional medical perspective complimented by a menu of the very best traditions and practitioners who work together to collaborate on your wellness needs.
Bring your business cards!
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Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, March 29, 8am-9am, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor! Bring your discussion points for Mayor Cam Burks. Coffee will be generously provided by
Philz Coffee! We will meet at the Lafayette Chamber office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150. This event is free but
registration is requested.
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Instagram for Business
Wednesday, April 10, 6pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Homework Center
Instagram is a great - and easy - way to tell a visual sorry about your business, whether you sell a product or provide a service. In this workshop we’ll go over everything you need to get started using Instagram for your business.
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Taste of Lafayette - Lafayette's Favorite Dinner Party!
Tuesday, May 14, 5:30pm-8:00pm, Downtown Lafayette
The Taste of Lafayette stroll begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling. Evening includes music throughout the stroll and a raffle supporting the
Lafayette Community Foundation.
Finish the night with pop-up BACH, a chamber music experience and a new venture by the
Gold Coast Chamber Players at 7:30pm at
JPG@TheBank, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Drawing for the raffle will be held at 7:45pm also at JPG@TheBank.
Participating Restaurants/Businesses (to date)
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Chamber Weekly Email Blast Advertising Opportunities
The Chamber offers its members the opportunity to sponsor/advertise in the Chamber's weekly email blast. An Email Blast Sponsorship ad is your ad placed in the top quarter of the weekly email blast which is sent to over 1200 subscribers typically mid-day on a Monday with the exception of Monday holidays. Your ad must be submitted as a .jpg in horizontal layout or you can submit text and a graphic that will fit in the area designated for the sponsor ad. Submit your ad in .jpg OR the advertising text by the 20th of the month prior to the month you want to be the Email Blast Sponsor. We will link the ad to your website or any other designated URL. The cost is $100 per month and we provide at least 4 email blasts with your ad. April advertising is now available. Contact Holly Sonne at
holly@lafayettechamber.org or (925) 284-7404 with questions or to reserve!
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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.
United Contractors
Check out the 68 Committed Partners for this year
here.
Thank you for joining us to make this another amazing community event!
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Business Resources
Grant Application Letters of Support from Congressman DeSaulnier
Congressman DeSaulnier's office periodically receives grant announcements from various federal agencies including but not limited to the Small Business Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Transportation. If any businesses, non-profits, or agencies are interested in applying for a grant, thieir office can assist by providing letters of support for grant applications. If a business or non-profit is interested in being added to their list to receive their grant announcements newsletter, please email at
Megan.Crain@mail.house.gov.
Help prioritize $60 million in funding for Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa County
HOME/CDBG Consortium has just begun planning for the expenditure of over $60 million in federal funds in Contra Costa County over the next five years. We are asking for your input to help guide those resources to best meet the needs of your city and the clients you may serve.
View Flyer.
Take survey here.
MDBW Celebrates 25 Years Serving Business Women and the East Bay Community
Wednesday, April 10, 5:45pm-8:15pm, Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt Diablo Boulevard
Share in our 25th Anniversary event! Hear special speakers. Enjoy a wonderful three-course dinner planned by the chef of the Lafayette Park Hotel. Connect and re-connect with dozens of terrific East Bay business women. Help us celebrate MDBW's support of business women and community causes over the last 25 years! Members $52, Guests $60.
https://www.mtdiablobusinesswomen.org/
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Baby & Toddler Event at Misto Lino
Now through Friday March 22,
Misto Lino is having their annual Baby & Toddler Event. Their Lafayette store is located at 3585 Mount Diablo Blvd. 20% off all baby merchandise, clothing, books, toys, accessories, nursery items, etc.
View flyer.
Preview of Formula3
Formula3 is only a few weeks away from opening our studio in Lafayette and thought that now would be the ideal time to offer a preview of some of the great workouts we have in store. Join us for the following pop-up event and get a hands-on experience of the Forge, Fire and Flow formula. This 55 minute experience will give you a little taste of what is to come, so get ready to get your sweat on. Thursday - March 21st at 9:30 am at the Performing Academy, 83 Lafayette Circle. Call to claim your spot and get details. Space is limited. 925-961-5177
Job Posting: Service Desk Associate, Formula3 Fitness
If you have a passion for customer service and are looking for an opportunity to learn about operations while working with top talent in the fitness industry, read on!
Formula3 is launching our flagship studio in Lafayette March 2019. We're looking for a team of excited service oriented individuals to ignite the growth of this brand. Contact Katie Mayers, Studio Manager, 925-961-5174,
katie@formula3fit.com.
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.
Is money the measure of success?
That is the question that Mercer Putney Financial Advisors would like to pose to college-bound high school seniors. Answers must be submitted in a 300-500 word essay and received by Friday, May 10th, 2019. Two winners will be awarded a $1,000 college scholarship. (One entry per high school senior.) For more information and to download an application form, visit our website at www.mercerputney.net. Completed entries may be mailed, faxed or emailed to: Mercer Putney Financial Advisors, 1243 Alpine Road, Suite 219, Walnut Creek. Questions? Call (925) 932-4700 or email
Karla.McQuain@lpl.com.
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Orinda Trivia Bee
Friday, March 22, doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, The Bee starts at 7pm, Masonic Lodge in Orinda
Want to join in this year at the 2019 Orinda Trivia Bee?! We are so looking forward to it - you will have a blast! This event is brought to you by the Orinda Rotary Satellite Club and will benefit the Orinda Teacher of the Year event in a couple of months. Many teams will decorate their tables and/or dress up with a theme. Each team can have up to 6 players. The Lamorinda Wine Growers Association will present a cash wine bar. The Orinda Rotary Club will have a cash bar too. There will be a few cash raffles. If your team wins, you will get $500 for your designated non-profit.
Learn more here.
Lamorinda Arts Council’s Poet Laureate Hosts the Monthly Reading Series “Live Poets Society”
Sunday, March 24, 2019 1-3 pm at Orinda Books, Orinda
Lamorinda Arts Council’s Poet Laureate, Amy Glynn, is hosting the monthly Reading Series entitled “Live Poets Society” at Orinda Books 276 Village Square, Orinda. Each month the featured writers will delight guests with a reading of their creative writings. The featured writers for March 24, 2019 will be Sojourner Kincaid Rolle and Connie Post. Visit
www.lamorindaarts.org for more information.
Immigration Rights Day of Learning at Temple Isaiah
Sunday, March 24, 1:30pm at Temple Isaiah 945 Risa Road
Hosted by Temple Isaiah (along with RAC-CA, JCRC, JFCS East Bay, Stand Together! and Under One Tent). An Afternoon of Learning & Commitment to the Establishment of Humane Immigration Policies. For Jews, the issue of immigration reminds of us of our history seeking refuge as a wandering and oppressed people. The most commonly repeated commandment in the entire Torah is to love the stranger because we were strangers in the land of Egypt. Jewish tradition demands that we prioritize the needs of immigrants, welcoming and helping them when we can, balanced with the needs for security and safety in our own nation. Free and open to the public. R.S.V.P.
online here.
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Community Announcements
Coffee and Conversation about Homelessness
Are you experiencing homelessness or know someone who is? Interested in learning about available services in Contra Costa County? Local organizations will be at the Library to talk about how they can help! Coffee and refreshments available for all attendees. For more information, call
925-608-6716.
- Concord Library - Monday, March 18, 2pm – 3pm, 2900 Salvio Street, Concord (Every 3rd Monday)
- Antioch Library - Thursday, March 21, 3 pm – 4 pm, 501 W. 18th Street, Antioch (Every 3rd Thursday)
- San Pablo - Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo (Every 1st Wednesday)
"Horizon Mental Health Support Group" Open Discussion and Resource Share
Our Mission is to provide fellowship in the Bay Area mental health sphere. We welcome parents/caregivers/loved ones of mental illness, those with mental illness, doctors, therapists, nurses, specialists, community activists, politicians, teachers, police officers, defense attorneys, emergency responders, authors, special needs advocates, etc. If you are in need of support, or your life aligns in advocacy for emotional/mental/social/behavioral/brain health, join us. 1st and 3rd Mondays, 9:30am-11am, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Ln, Lafayette, Free and easy parking, handicap accessible. No registration, no membership, no religious affiliation--open to all. Walk-ins welcome, free, refreshments provided. 9:30-10am arrival and open chat, 10-10:30 introductions and resource needs listed, 10:30-11am sharing resources/support, 11am end of group. Suggestion: Meet with others afterwards. Have coffee together, walk Lafayette trail together, exchange numbers.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Night at the Library - Saturday, June 1
Tickets on sale now - while they last! Purchase tickets or make your donation
here.
Empower Women: Tell Your Story
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 · 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, Located at the Homework Center
Aspiring memoirists, novelists, and scribblers take note! Writing coach and author B. Lynn Goodwin leads this interactive talk on how to share your unique story with the world. Celebrate Women’s History Month by taking your place in the rich heritage of women writers. For more information and
to register click here.
Greeting Cards – Crafting for Teens
Tuesday, March 19, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Technology Lab
Friends of the Lafayette Library presents: Sweet Thursday: Sandeep Jauhar
Thursday, March 21, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Join us for an evening with cardiologist and medical writer Sandeep Jauhar, whose latest book Heart: A History tells the colorful and little-known story of the doctors who risked their careers and the patients who risked their lives to know and heal our most vital organ.
Click here to register.
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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Photo from the Google My Business Workshop on Wednesday, March 13. The next Social Media Workshops are April 11, Instagram For Business and June 12, Google My Business. The events are free but
registration is requested due to limited seating!
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