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
Office closed Monday, Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Tuesday Talk: Failure to Prosperity
Tuesday, January 14, 12noon-1pm, Chamber Conference Room, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
Are you burning the candle at both ends and still coming up short of your goals? Many of Holly's clients struggle with this too. Join Holly for this talk,
Failure to Prosperity, to discover the secrets to consistent success without burnout or overwhelm.
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Lafayette Business Person of the Year &
State of the City Address
Congratulations to Jennifer Perlmutter, the 2020 Lafayette Business Person of the Year!
Join us in celebration
Friday, January 31, 6pm-9am, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
What interests Jennifer is the transformative power creativity and art can have on your life. Her mission is sharing creativity that touches and inspires.
Jennifer Perlmutter’s tent is large enough for all of us in Lafayette to gather and be rewarded by experiencing art. She helped make our community a better place to work, live, learn, shop and play. That is why she was named the Lafayette Chamber’s 2020 Marquis Business Person of the Year.
The Lafayette Chamber will honor Jennifer Perlmutter during the State of the City Address at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. The evening also includes the introduction to the Lafayette Chamber’s 2020 Board of Directors, our incoming President John McCormick (Lamorinda Music) and the “State of the City” address by Mayor Mike Andersen. Reservations are required, $75 per ticket. This event will sell out,
purchase your tickets today!
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Welcome to our Newest Member!
The following business has recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
3455 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Bringing a fresh new taste to Lafayette! Family owned and operated - serving cheesesteaks, burgers, and sausages
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Renewing Chamber Members
The following businesses renewed their Chamber membership in December!
Thank you!
Bay Area Development Company
Bay Club Walnut Creek
Bentley School - Upper Division
California Shakespeare Theater
CG Designs
City of Lafayette
Concentric Wealth Management
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing
Diablo Services
Dudum Financial & Insurance Services, Inc.
Eckerstrom Productions
Efficiency Matters, LLC
Gray Horse Investors
J.V. Chiropractic
Judy Francis - State Farm Insurance
Kelley Reed State Farm Agency
Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center
Law Offices of Magany Abbass, Inc.
Lafayette Community Foundation
Lamorinda Nails
LPL Financial
Mt. Diablo Business Women
Orchard Nursery & Florist
Sparq Marketing
Stone Creek Tile
Sugi Fine Bedding & Gifts
The Angell Law Firm, P.C.
Workspace Resources
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Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year – Nominations Now Being Accepted!
Online nomination form is now available for Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year. While completing the form, please provide as much information as possible to allow the selection committee to make the most informed decision possible.
Criteria for Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year are as follows:
- Must NOT be a current elected or paid member of any City Council, school board or commission.
- Must be a current Lafayette resident.
- Must be someone who has given of their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community, where people will want to live, work and shop.
- Must be someone who models excellence in everything they do.
- Must be someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
A celebration dinner will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa to honor the winner. The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, February 5.
Past Citizen of the Year Recipients:
W.B. Ellis, Ralfe Miller, Margaret Bainbridge, Mel Nielsen, John R. Jacques, M.H. Stanley, C.R. Turner, Theron Nelson, William Zion, Stanford White, Jack Hageman, Lou Repetto, Jop Van Overveen, Vern Odegard, Jack Marchant, Donn Black, Charles Franklin, Chris Adams, John Kennedy, Clifford Feiler, James Lloyd, Boardman Moore, Robert Augenthaler, Percy Whitten, Barbara Bupp, Irene Graff, Ed Stokes, Robert Fisher, Ernie Marriner, Ken Clifford, Don Young, Irene Thomas, Ned Robinson, Alice Johnson, Hirsh Morton, Sue Cross, Tom Cleveland, Herb Joyce, Skid Thomas, Su Stauffer, Tom Courtright, Lynn Hiden, Avon Wilson, Bill Wakeman, Richard Holmes, Guy Atwood, Connie & Mike Collier, Judy Garvens, Anne Grodin, Ellen Peterson, Norma Evans, Robert Wood, Mary McCosker, Budd MacKenzie, Kathy Bowles, Ivor Samson, Gwen Watson, Judy Carney, Jeanne Ateljevich, Team Library, Karen Mulvaney, Gayle Uilkema, Greg Moeller, Toni McShane, Marechal Duncan, Tom Steuber, Dick & Robin Holt and Donovan Jenkins.
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Remembering Jerry Compton
One of the very first people I, Jay Lifson, met when I opened my restaurant (the Rocking Horse, 1983) in Lafayette was Jerry Compton. Jerry moved to Lafayette in the 1950’s where he discovered his love for acting. He was quite involved with the Dramateurs and “Laf-Frantics” two acting groups that performed at the Town Hall Theatre from the 50’s – early 90’s. Jerry was also an avid dancer and really enjoy Zydeco music. Jerry was my sales rep for Continental Foods. Back before computers, salesman would have to lug around these giant books of products that weighed about 20 lbs. Jerry eventually had his own credit card transaction business in Lafayette, “Merchant Services of Lafayette.” Jerry was an Ambassador of the chamber helping with mixers and other membership activities. Truly one of the nicest people you would ever meet.
Jerry passed away December 27th. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edy and family. His Memorial Service will be held on
January 24, 1:30pm at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 Reliez Valley Rd. We at the chamber are proud to have shared many good times with Jerry. Our good thoughts go out to his family.
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Project Innovation Grant Challenge
Applications are open January 10, 2020 - February 14, 2020 at 8:59pm PST
NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 are excited to announce the return of Project Innovation. In partnership with the NBCUniversal Foundation, Project Innovation will award up to $225,000 in grants to a maximum of eight Bay Area winners. Programs or projects being submitted must have been in existence and in operation for at least one year, have an annual operating budget of more than $100,000, and are using innovation to inspire community solutions in any of the following grant categories:
• Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that empower the next generation of storytellers and utilize media to drive social impact.
• Culture of Inclusion: Programs that seek to build pathways for diverse and equitable communities.
• Youth Education: Programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM / STEAM education.
• Community Engagement: Programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities.
Through this grant process, we hope to spark conversation and support non-profits addressing local community issues through innovative solutions. To apply and for more information about the grant program including eligibility requirements, visit the application page at
www.nbcuprojectinnovation.com.
Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at John F. Kennedy University’s Fundraising Academy 2020
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020 cohort of the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at John F. Kennedy University’s Fundraising Academy, which kicks off in February. We hope you will join us for an upcoming open house, January 16 or 30, to learn more about the Academy including information about our curriculum, trainers, and outcomes. The open house will include lunch and a presentation followed by a Q+A. You will also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with other applicants and potential future cohort members hailing from nonprofit organizations throughout the Bay Area.
Now entering its third year, the Fundraising Academy is one of our most popular programs. Over the course of four two-day modules throughout the year, the Academy provides training in all major topics in fundraising including a thorough introduction to the Cause Selling methodology. Participating nonprofit leaders will sharpen their fundraising skills and learn how to help their organizations operate more effectively. Join us for an open house to learn more and decide if this is the year to take fundraising at your organization to the next level.
Register here.
East Bay SCORE: Finding Customers / Marketing Your Idea
Thursday, January 16, 8:30am-12:30pm, Cal State Center, 1000 Broadway, STE-109, Oakland
Generating revenue for any business is all about marketing and sales, and that's the focus of this workshop. Taught by experienced SCORE counselors.
You will learn and discuss:
• The importance of your business idea
• The four P's of marketing your business idea (product/service, price, place and promotion) and why they are important
• How to identify your target market and reach these prospects, including use of market research to help you
• How to craft a differentiated marketing message
• How to develop sales forecasts for your financial projections
• How to put it all together into a successful marketing plan
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Member Events & Announcements
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$850 Full time, unfurnished treatment room in Lafayette health clinic
Very private, quiet, unfurnished treatment room available for full time usage in Lafayette Health / Medical Clinic. We are three acupuncturists and one rolfer using the other rooms in the office - although you'd only ever be here with 2 practitioners at a time. The office is in a small house in downtown Lafayette, giving the office a very cozy welcoming feel. Everyone's clients love coming here and it's easily accessible from the freeway for folks coming from Walnut Creek, Concord, Danville, Pleasant Hill etc. Perfect for any one-on-one health, therapy or medical type practices - acupuncture, body-work, massage, naturopathic doctors, nutritionist, therapist, etc. Looking for one practitioner to take the space - no subletting please. Rent is $850 and includes all utilities, including wifi if needed.
Learn more here.
Lafayette Social Club Meeting
Join Lafayette Social on Wednesday, January 15, from 7-8:30 pm at Patxi's Pizza. They'll be discussing Lafayette Social's 2020 plans and hopes for the future, and your ideas for fostering more community and kindness throughout town. The meeting will start promptly at 7:15pm. All Lafayette residents invited!
RSVP>>
The Healing Naturally Tour
Saturday, January 18, 12pm-2pm, K-9 Kitchen, LLC; 3534 Golden Gate Way
Join the nation’s top pet care professionals for this FREE educational event as part of their West Coast tour. CBD Dog Health founder and medical cannabis expert Angela Ardolino is joined by CBD Dog Health co-owner and CBD expert Hernando Umana, and Director of Education Carter Easler, who will share information on holistic pet care, CBD for pets, and the use of healing minerals and herbs. The tour is part of the alliance between CBD Dog Health, Glacier Peak Holistics, and Adored Beast Apothecary. Sign up for updates at
www.cbddoghealth.com/thehealingtour.
Assistance League Thrift Shop Launches Quality Cookware Event
Leave it to the dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League® Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, located at 3521 Golden Gate Way in Lafayette, to launch 2020 with a new event! The Quality Cookware & Cookbooks event will premiere on Tuesday, January 21, at 9:30 a.m. and will include over 100 items.
Shelves, tables and display cases will virtually bulge with Calphalon, All Clad, and Swiss Diamond Cookware, as well as Nordic Ware Baking pans and molds, a Kitchen Aid mixer, and vintage baking pans. Added to this culinary extravaganza will be beautifully illustrated high-end cookbooks, all orchestrated to ensure gastronomical delight!
As always, when you donate and purchase items at Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, our primary fundraiser, you will improve the lives of those in our community who are in need. Thank you, and “Bon Appetit!” To learn more, please visit this website:
assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.
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Rose & Heather Tours: Deep in the English Countryside
Tuesday, January 21, 6–7:30pm , Deer Hill Vineyards, Lafayette
Join us at Deer Hill Vineyards in Lafayette to delight in lovely images of the English Countryside: from exquisite gardens to splendid castles and much more. Learn about opportunities to visit in real life, taste delicious wines, and socialize with fellow lovers of fine living. Complimentary. RSVP
www.rose-and-heather-tours.com/events
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Nominate for Bay Area's Most Influential Women 2020
Do you know a woman who is a leader of a public company, private company, or non-profit institution deserving of recognition? The San Francisco Business Times is looking for nominations of outstanding women leaders for our annual Bay Area's Most Influential Women awards.
These inspiring women leaders will be recognized in a special edition of the newspaper published in May and honored at a gala awards dinner on Thursday, May 28th in San Francisco. Nominees will be evaluated on their influence in their industries as well as in their communities. Board affiliations and other leadership roles will be considered.
To qualify for this honor, women must be based in our coverage area, which includes the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa. Nominations for this award are due Feb. 21 at midnight.
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Community Events & Announcements
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Volunteer for the 2020 Point in Time Count - Let's Make Everyone Count!
On January 23, 2020, the Contra Costa Health, Housing and Homeless Services will be conducting our annual Point in Time count to identify service needs for our community members who are facing homelessness. They need our help! Can they count on you? Register to volunteer
here.
Census Jobs
The Census is seeking applicants for 5 positions -- 2 clerical, 3 in the field; two of these are supervisory, for those with such experience. The most important position, and the one with the highest availability, is the Enumerator, the person that will go to residences which have not completed the Census online on April 1, 2020. This job plays $25/hour, will start in late April (training will begin earlier), and varies between 20 and 40 hours a week, depending on the employee's availability. Applications are done online at
www.2020census.gov/jobs
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Requirements: 18 years of age, US citizen or green card holder, possessing email address.
LHC’s Community Meeting “Issues Night”
Thursday, February 6, 7pm, Lafayette Community Center’s Sequoia Room, 500 St. Marys Road
Scheduled speakers include Mayor Mike Anderson with “State of the City” remarks followed by Lafayette School District Superintendent Richard Whitmore on our Schools and former Mayor Don Tatzin regarding transportation issues. Next and most important will be questions from our audience regarding improved transportation, traffic issues, our downtown and our schools along with local taxes, public safety, the State’s moving into our City planning via SB50 and any other issues of concern to our residents. This Community Meeting is a chance for our residents to first hear directly from community leaders followed by a Q&A regarding issues they find important. Folks can also look on the LHC website for further information at
LafayetteHomeownersCouncil.org
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Saturday's Chamber Board Member Retreat at the Lafayette United Methodist Church incorporated a team building activity hosted by Lamorinda Music.
Can you guess what we learned?
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
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World Affairs Council East Bay Chapter - The Future of the US-Russian Arms Control Process
Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 - 8:00PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
The US and Russia have resumed "great power competition" in the nuclear arena. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation) was to limit intermediate-range missiles.
The United States Senate approved the treaty on May 27, 1988, and Reagan and Gorbachev ratified it on June 1, 1988. Russia is touting its new hypersonic missiles. Join us as Dr Anna Péczeli explains the current issues and challenges to global stability.
Speaker Tickets: $10 Members; $15 non-members; Students FREE
Friends of the Lafayette Library present Sweet Thursday: Julian Guthrie: Alpha Girls
Thursday, January 16, 7:00 – 8:00PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Alpha Girls is an unforgettable story of four women who came to California to make it in a world stacked against them. Through grit and ingenuity, the women became stars in the high-stakes, male dominated Silicon Valley and helped build some of the most important companies of our day. Join us in welcoming author Julian Guthrie, who spent twenty years at the San Francisco Chronicle where she won numerous awards and her writing was nominated multiple times for the Pulitzer Prize. To register
click here.
LLLC Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, January 25, 10am-11am, Homework Center
Enthusiasm, time, talent, teamwork… That’s all you need to volunteer at the LLLC! Whether you are looking for a short-term project or a regular two-hour shift, the Library offers a variety of ways to get involved. Attend the information session to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Library, the Friends of the Lafayette Library, and the Library Foundation.
To register for the session here.
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