Weekly Headlines
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Week of June 16, 2020
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Pictured above:
Dr. Christopher Thornberg -
one of California’s leading economists and Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, LLC.
Pictured below:
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“The Post-Virus Economy: How fast a return to normalcy?"
A special
Back To
Business
presentation brought to you by the
Civic Affairs Committee
of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.
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Leading Economist Predicts an Optimistic
Post-Pandemic Economy
The
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
was proud to host
Dr. Christopher Thornberg
, one of California’s leading economists at a special
Back To Business
presentation. Dr. Thornberg, who shared his post-pandemic predictions with more than a hundred attendees, stated despite the depressing headlines, the economy really is moving forward. "Although not out of the woods," he believes the worst is already behind us and predicts a positive third quarter.
Dr. Thornberg was joined by
Chamber Board Director, Ed Del Beccaro
, EVP/San Francisco Bay Area Regional Manager, TRI Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. While
Dr. Thornberg addressed the "Big Picture," Del Beccaro focused his comments on what's expected locally. He agreed with Thornberg's third-quarter predictions, sharing his firm is currently hiring in anticipation of catching the expected business wave.
To view the presentation in its entirety,
click here
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BACK TO
BUSINESS:
Helping to define the "New Norm."
Save the Date
Tuesday, June 23 |
9:00 - 10:00AM
HEALTH
UPDATE
Webinar details coming soon
.
Zoom log-in will be emailed the day before the webinar
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BACK TO
BUSINESS
Helping to define the "New Norm."
Checklists & Webinar Videos
NEW
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The Post-Virus Economy:
How fast a return to normalcy?,
Webinar
click here
Commercial Real Estate Shockwave, Webinar
click here
National Retail Federation,
Operation Open Doors
Checklist,
click here
California - Detailed guidelines for
reopening dine-in restaurants
,
click here
Contra Costa Water District |
Business Water Safety
Flyer,
Click here
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Member in the News
Nicole Howell
, Executive Director, Ombudsmen Services of Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda Counties
How this East Bay advocate is fighting for seniors’ rights amid coronavirus Ombudsman Services is a federal program to provide patient advocacy.
MAY 27:
By ANNIE SCIACCA | Bay Area News Group
For
Nicole Howell
and her team, getting inside nursing homes and assisted living facilities is key to building relationships with the seniors they advocate for as the
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa
, Solano and Alameda counties
. So when the coronavirus pandemic prompted health officials to bar almost everyone — including Ombudsman Services — from entering skilled nursing facilities and elderly care homes to avoid spreading the virus, it presented a new set of challenges.Howell sat down to talk with
Bay Area News Group
about the role of Ombudsman Services and the challenges of advocating for those most impacted by the coronavirus, Read the entire article
here
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SHOP LOCAL
Do Business With a Chamber Member
Great gifts for Grads & Dads
Father's Day - Sunday, June 21
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING
Wednesday June 24 | 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Zoom link sent by email the day before the meeting
Join us at our orientation for new members, existing members and prospective members. This Zoom meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, programs and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking, and ways to get involved.
For more information,
contact
Linda Vesneski, Membership Sales Director, lvesneski@walnut-creek.com
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How the Rebound Program Can Help Your Business Re-Open
Let’s get outside and dine, shop and be together again, with social distancing of course! Helping Based on feedback from the business community,
Rebound
is designed to be a comprehensive approach to helping businesses re-open as we transition through the COVID-19 crisis.
Clck here.
Chamber member
Chairs for Affairs Party Rentals & Event Planning
have many ways to assist you.
Outdoor Options
,
Click here
.
Tents/Displays
,
Click here
. Contact them directly at 925-370-1300 or email: Sales@chairsforaffairs.com
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BACK TO
BUSINESS
June 11 | NEW
- Contra Costa
Reopens Outdoor Dining, Pools, Religious Services
To connect with
additional information
,
click here
.
June Through August Reopening Timelilne,
click here
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6/15/2020 |
Official California State
Roadmap to all Four Phases
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click here
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Drive-Thru Food Drive
Wednesday, June 24 | 12-2pm
3
25 N. Wiget Lane, Ste 130
WE NEED BOTTLED WATER & NON-PERISHABLE FOODS
Peanut Butter Pasta & Pasta Sauce Rice & Beans Mac & Cheese Snack Cups
& Snack Bars Canned Fruits & Vegetables
PLEASE NO EXPIRED ITEMS
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In accordance with City and State directives, the Chamber office is operating virtually. While the Chamber office location is closed, all phone calls and emails will be returned promptly. We will continue to serve our members and community.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if we can assist you or your business in any way. We will continue to keep you updated in the weeks ahead. Updates will also be included on the Chamber website. Please visit
walnut-creek.com
Stay well.
Jay Hoyer, President/CEO
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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive | Suite 100 | Walnut Creek | CA | 94596
t.925.934.2007 f.925.934.2404
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