News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Monday, December 10, 2018
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Office Closed Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1
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Happening TODAY: Swearing-in of New Council Members
It’s going to be a big night tonight at the City Council meeting (see details below). Two new Council Members, Teresa Gerringer and Susan Candell, are going to be sworn-in. There will also be a new mayor elected by the Council to preside over the proceedings throughout next year. Come down to the newly-named Don Tatzin Community Hall tonight and witness history being made. And, there will be refreshments served. Don’t miss it!
Filling Mark Mitchell’s Vacant Council Seat
The Council will also discuss the process for filling the seat left vacant by Council Member Mark Mitchell’s untimely death in November. It is unknown if the newly-constituted council will take action at tonight’s meeting to fill Mark’s seat, but chances are there will be a detailed discussion by the Council and a range of comments from the public on how the process should unfold – another reason to attend tonight’s meeting and participate in the local governance process.
But, Wait, There’s More: Three Pre-Council Performances
Yes, you read that right. There will be three, let us repeat, three pre-council meeting performances, beginning at 6pm. To lead off the showcase of local arts, there will be a reading by our Poet Laureate Amy Glynn. Following her moving words, will be a performance by Lafayette’s very own Performing Academy. And, then, to top everything off, a special holiday recital by the Julia Burke Flute Choir of Stanley Middle School. And none of this would be possible without Dick Holt. Thank you, Dick!
Co-Founded by Renee DeWeese and Rena Wilson, the Performing Academy (formerly Lamorinda Theatre Academy) is celebrating 6 years in downtown Lafayette. Performing Academy cultivates confidence through technique based training in acting, singing and dancing for ages 2 through adults. PA offers year-round classes and camps in their downtown Lafayette and new Pleasant Hill studio as well as after-school plays and musicals in more than 15 schools throughout the Bay Area. Their Performing Ensemble is an elite audition-only program comprised of students age 8- 14. Students rehearse once a week in order to take their show on the road. Monday’s show is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
The particular Flute Choir at tonight’s meeting is the adult players who play with the Stanley students plus a few other adult flutists from Lafayette, eight in total. They will be playing Christmas carols, and, rumor has it, "America the Beautiful" might just be on the program as well. It’s truly a night you don’t want to miss.
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“It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette” Holiday Celebration was Amazing! Thank you!
A beautiful way to kick off the holiday season in style with all of our friends, family and neighbors. Santa arrived on Lafayette’s 1
st Fire Truck, Old Betsy, with a police escort to loud cheering crowds along Golden Gate Way.
Thank you to our sponsors Lafayette Realtor Dana Green Team and Branagh Development for helping us host this event and creating Santa’s Village. Thanks to the many children who filled our stage with holiday song.
Thank you to Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria and Joe Dougherty with Coca Cola Bottling Company for concession donations. Thanks to Sunrise Rotary for offering complimentary hot cocoa to all the Plaza guests. Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 204, Boys Team Charity, NCL Acalanes Chapter, Sideboard, Meredith Meade, Lening Zhang, Matthew Brock-Utne, Michaila and Shauna Silva, Reid and Phyllis Edwards, Dennis Garrison, Kathy Merchant, Rebecca Haney, Kyle Troxell, Tyler Jemetz, Larry Blodgett, Mo Levich, Tom Schnurr, Rena Wilson, Brian Aiello, Suzie Shepard, Travis Johnson, Buddy Brodwin, Terry Ring, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus … all your extra effort made this event extra special.
View photos here!
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Thank you for your participation at the Lafayette Stroll, Shop and Dine!
A big thank you to all the businesses, restaurants and the musicians from Bradley School of Music and ModernTone Studios. Also a big shout out to Toot Sweet Flute Choir and MCVT Glee club for their lovely music along the Boulevard. As usual, Lamorinda Music is always so gracious at our events with supplying musical equipment. A big thank you to the artists showing their art at the event, many thanks to Tom Taneyhill for coordinating our artists!
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Holiday Mixer at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
It's our favorite mixer of the year! Please join us for this special event. Bring a canned food donation of three cans and admission is free! Chamber members, $10, non chamber members $20. Cash only at the door please. Many thanks to our local restaurants (confirmed to date) for providing our delicious evening bites: Amarin Thai, Batch & Brine, Bistro Burger, Great Wall, Hideout, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Locanda Positano, Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria, Patxi's Pizza, Pizza Antica, Philz Coffee, Roundtable Pizza, Sideboard, and Uncle Yu's. Bring your business cards!
Learn more here.
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Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
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Easy Steps to Claim & Optimize Your Google Local Business Profile
Wednesday, January 9, 6pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Homework Center
Start your business off on the right foot for 2019 success with this step by step workshop! We'll show you how to claim and keep your Google Local Business Profile optimized! A must for any local business with a brick and mortar location and/or a defined local service area. Speaker: Robin S Fox, Digital Strategist & Online Community Manager.
Register here.
Ribbon Cutting at RnR Barbers
Thursday, January 10, 5:30pm-6pm, RnR Barbers, 3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Welcome one of Lafayette's newest businesses! Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at
RnR Barbers
, 3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd, and see what all they have to offer!
Tuesday Tech Talk - Cyber Networking
Tuesday, January 22, 12noon, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Are your sales up - like Cyber Monday Selling - which grew nearly 20% this year over last according to Adobe Analytics? Or are sales down like the old Black Friday sales school of marketing? Stop leaving 20% Growth on the table and start cashing in on Cyber Selling, without spinning your wheels, without spending a bundle spending of time and money and with a high probability of success? Zoom Cyber Communications Expert, Mike Hayes claims he can teach anybody how to use his Media Insider Secret shortcuts to do just that. Learn more and
RSVP here.
Business Person of the Year Dinner
Friday, January 25, 6pm-9pm, Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa
Save the date for our Business Person of the Year Dinner. Awardee will be announced in the next few weeks. At that time tickets will go on sale for the dinner on the Chamber's website.
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Member News, Events & Announcements
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LPIE's Evening on the Green Tickets at the Pre-Sale Price
Tickets for this year’s LPIE Power Party, “An Evening on the Green” go on sale December 11th at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at Diablo Country Club on Friday, March 16th 6:00-10:30 and will include entertainment, dinner and drinks. Tickets will go fast so be sure to get yours before they sell out!
Learn more here.
Annual Toy Drive
Dr. Samadian DDS office in Orinda is hosting a drop off location for toys that will be donated to East Bay Agency for Children. Donors who stop by with an unwrapped toy at Dr. Samadian’s office will receive a $100 new patient gift card to use toward major dental services. Drop off before December 12. For more information call (925) 254-2360.
www.samadiandds.com
One Warm Coat Drive
Roughing It Day Camp is gathering outerwear for One Warm Coat! Donations of gently used coats if all sizes can be dropped off at our camp office now through December 27. Deliver your items to our camp office M-F, 9am-5pm: 936 Dewing Ave. Suite G, Lafayette.
www.roughingit.com
Networking and Holiday Giving with Mt Diablo Business Women
Wednesday, December 12, 5:45pm Cocktails, 6:00pm three-course Dinner & Program, 8:15pm Adjourn; Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt Diablo Boulevard
Give and be gifted at our December 12 holiday dinner meeting! Enjoy festive networking with dozens of East Bay business women. Bring a wrapped gift ($25 or less) for our annual holiday gift exchange. You can also help us support the homeless who are served by Trinity Center in Walnut Creek—if you’d like to contribute, please bring new or “like new” winter coats and jackets in men’s and women’s sizes. And celebrate our year of 2018 fundraising, enabling Mt Diablo Business Women to donate almost $1,200.00 to the Bay Area Crisis Nursery this month. Members $52.00, Guests $60.00. Cash bar for cocktails. Laura Lawrence,
mdbw2@sbcglobal.net,
www.mtdiablobusinesswomen.org.
San Francisco Business Times’ East Bay Book of List Party
Thursday, December 13, 5:30pm–8:30pm, Front Lobby, Roundhouse Market & Conference Center, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the San Francisco Business Times’ East Bay Book of List Party. The Party – a celebration of East Bay excellence will be on December 13, 2018 at the Roundhouse Conference Center in San Ramon. Use promo code: lafayette for 10% off your ticket! For information or to register,
click here.
East Bay Leadership Council’s Nonpartisan Candidate Training Program
Now recruiting next year's class of business and community leaders! Apply now for the East Bay Leadership Council’s nonpartisan candidate training program. The curriculum will be updated from last year, and we still plan to cover everything from social media marketing to phone banks and coalition building. Applications are due by Friday, December 14 with sessions set to begin in February 2019. If you know anyone that might be interested, visit
www.buildthebench.com.
Opening Preview of Luck Lafayette!
Tuesday, December 18 - Friday, December 21, 10am-5pm, 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite D, Lafayette, CA (The Forge)
Come visit us for our opening preview pop-up to pick-up any last minute gifts or even a little something for yourself! You deserve it! The store entrance is on Brown Ave. but there is free parking in the back. *Officially opening on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019!
https://lucklafayette.com/
Sponsorships Available for SEED's Spectacular Special Needs Parties
SEED, Lafayette’s special education foundation, is looking for local businesses who are interested in sponsoring our new series of Spectacular Special Needs Parties at the Lamorinda All-Access Playground at Moraga Commons. Since many special needs kids miss out on birthday parties, these fun events will give them a birthday party experience complete with cake, snacks and entertainment. Children who have had a recent birthday can pick out a prize from the treasure chest. SEED aims for these parties to create a sense of community by bringing families of special needs children together in a casual, fun environment. Local sponsors are needed for both in-kind and monetary donations. Donors will be recognized on SEED’s website and social media pages and are also welcome to provide promotional materials at the parties. For more information about how to sponsor, please contact Ember Bailey at: seedlaf@seedlafayette.org. To learn more about SEED and its activities, go to:
www.seedlafayette.org.
Contra Costa County Proposed Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of 7% for Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2019/2021
County Contra Costa Airports has established a Proposed Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of 7% for Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2019/2021. The County proposes to meet 4% of the goal through the use of race-neutral measures and the remaining 3% through the use of race-conscious measures. The County’s Proposed Overall Goal and its rationale (developed in response to Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulations published under Title 49 CFR Part 26) is attached and is also available for inspection and public review on the County’s website at:
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/4694/Airports. The County will accept comments for thirty (30) days from the date of this Notice. Comments can be forwarded to the County via the website above. Comments may also be forwarded to the Regional Civil Rights Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation Administration, Region IX, 201 Mission Street, Suite 2210, San Francisco, California 94105-1800. The Public is invited to attend a public forum on December 20, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord, CA 94520, to provide testimony and any additional information regarding effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBE’s in the County’s market area.
Landlords & Cannabis Workshop - Leasing to a Cannabis Tenant
RESCHEDULED to Thursday, December 20, 6pm-8:30pm, 1850 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 130, Concord
Kennedy Wilson is pleased to host a workshop for landlords interested in leasing to the cannabis industry. We will review the topics critical for successful leasing in this market segment. You will hear representatives from Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, Commercial Coverage, Grow Builders, Inc., Stewart Tittle, & the City of Antioch discuss the latest market trends for this emerging market.
Topics include:
• Legal - What terms do I need to modify or add to my lease form?
• Insurance - How do I insure my building with this use?
• Title/Escrow - Can I buy a building to lease to a cannabis tenant?
• Tenant Improvements - What type of TI work is required?
• Government - What is the process with the City for approvals?
RSVP is required to Eric Rehn, CCIM, Vice President, Kennedy Wilson Brokerage Group, (925) 784-3449,
erehn@kennedywilson.com.
Crab Feed Fundraiser for Sentinels of Freedom
Saturday, January 5, 5:30pm–11:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette
The Sentinels of Freedom mission is to provide life-changing opportunities for men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have suffered severe injuries and need the support of grateful communities to realize their goals and dreams. Money raised will go towards a Sentinel Scholarship. This is a 2-4 year commitment that is uniquely tailored to the specific needs of the scholarship recipient. Through their scholarships, these Veterans have access to financial assistance through housing subsidies, financial coaching and planning, a mentoring program, networking opportunities, and employment assistance. Learn more and
purchase tickets here.
Volunteer for Homeless Point in Time Count
We're gearing up for our annual homeless Point in Time Count for late January and we are seeking volunteers to help us conduct this very important project! Each year in late January, Contra Costa's homeless Continuum of Care (CoC), conducts a federally required comprehensive Point-In-Time (PIT) count of families and individuals experiencing homelessness in our County. Every CoC in the Country is required to do this survey and the data used by the federal, state and local government to determine funding resources for homeless services. We gather data in a number of ways including trained volunteers who will conduct the short survey at service and community sites throughout the Contra Costa. Volunteer trainings will take place the week of January 21st and the actual count will take place the week of January 28th. If you are interested in being part of this important project, click here for more information and to sign up:
https://goo.gl/forms/jChaqAO5I12367Yi1.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Friends Corner Book Shop Half off Sale
Saturday, December 15, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Looking for great stocking stuffers? Stuff them with books - and save 50%! Located at the corner of First Street & Golden Gate Way.
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