HEADLINES: September 13, 2021 |
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TOMORROW
CALIFORNIA'S WATER CRISIS
A Conversation with
Contra Costa Water District and East Bay Municipal Water District
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CIVIC AFFAIRS WEBINAR
California's Water Crisis
Tuesday, September 14
9:00 - 10:00am
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California's Water Crisis
With our guests
Ernesto Avila
Vice President of Contra Costa Water District
John Coleman
Vice President EBMUD
Moderator: Matthew P. Guichard
Founder and Senior Partner
Guichard, Teng, Portillo & Garrett
Chamber Board Director
Have a Question?
Please submit questions in advance by email to bobl@walnut-creek.com prior to the event or live through the Zoom Q&A function.
Zoom link will be sent by email the day before webinar.
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With hotter and drier weather conditions draining the state’s reservoirs at an alarming rate, combined with raging fires and a housing crisis, California is at a critical juncture with its water supply. Join us for a conversation with Vice President of Contra Costa Water District, Ernesto Avila, and Vice President EBMUD, John Coleman find out what the future holds for our water supply and ask questions related to climate change, drought, fires, housing, long term water planning, and more. The event will be moderated by Chamber Board Director, Attorney Matthew P. Guichard.
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NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK |
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Free Virtual Conference
September 13 - 15
The annual National Small Business Week (NSBW) is hosted especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the U.S. This year, NSBW will celebrate the resiliency of entrepreneurs and highlight the positive impact of small business success in the United States. Small business leaders are invited to take advantage of this free, online event to participate in educational webinars led by industry leaders, network with other small business entrepreneurs, and take advantage of resources from small business partners.Co-sponsored by SCORE and the SBA, registration for this annual virtual summit is free!
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Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Leadership Contra Costasm (LCC), the Bay Area's premier countywide leadership program, accepts 25-32 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program. LCC is geared to people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. For 34 years Leadership Contra Costasm has been helping identify and prepare community leaders. With an alumni roster of more than 800 graduates, including former Walnut Creek Mayors Cindy Silva, Loella Haskew, Justin Wedel, and Kathy Hicks, former Assemblywoman Lynne Leach, former Concord Mayor, Lou Rosas; Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder; and Ret. Superior Court Judge Harlan Grossman, this program has proven to be an asset to the community and society.
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The eight-month program takes an intensive day-long look into:
Health & Aging
The Price of Justice
Business & Economics
Environment
Education
Social Justice
Government & Politics
Housing & Transportation
If you are interested in finding out more about the program, please contact Bob Linscheid, President/CEO, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau on (925) 934-2007.
If you would like to submit an application for the 2022 class, please click here .
Please note: Applicants will be scheduled for interviews prior to the program kick-off in January 2022.
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BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
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Bob Linscheid
Chamber President/CEO
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau
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The Walnut Creek Chamber Board empowered its Nominating Committee to begin the process of selecting new Directors to serve on the Board of Directors. Committee Chair and Chamber Chair-Elect Ed Del Beccaro will lead the effort, and President/CEO Bob Linscheid will staff the committee. Members in good standing are eligible to serve on Board.
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The final round of the
California Small Business
COVID-19 Relief Grant
Applications due
September 30, 2021
New applicants for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will be able to apply in the funding round opening on September 9 and continuing through September 30.
This program will support small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.
More information on grant requirements and eligibility, along with links to application tips and webinars, is available at CAReliefGrant.com.
California COVID-19 Relief Grant for Nonprofits Guide
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Answering your questions about the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
Free Webinar
Sep 23, 2021 10:00 AM
During the ninth and final round of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant, $500 million dollars in direct grant funding will be distributed to new and waitlisted applicants. New applications will be accepted from Thursday, September 9th through Thursday, September 30th.
Join Small Business Majority on the first day of the final round for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to ask any questions about the program.
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Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since June of 2000
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If you thought you wouldn’t see any restaurant openings anytime soon, we've got news for you. Bay Area restauranteurs are expanding to Walnut Creek and bringing with them diverse cuisines and global flavors. To read the article in its entirety, click here.
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Community Service Day
October 9, 2021!
Community Service Day is back this year, with a variety of outdoor projects available for residents to get outside and give back to our Walnut Creek community. Help clean up and beautify our parks, community centers, schools and gardens. A food drive will also take place, with drop-off locations at 8 area grocery stores. Interested in participating? For more information and to register for a project, click here.
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The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County in partnership with the California Employers Association , is offering a “Getting Your Employees Back to Work " free webinar, to businesses in Contra Costa County. See further details in the attached flyer.
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Chamber Back To Business and Civic Affairs webinar recordings may be accessed at any time from the homepage of the Chamber website. click here.
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Say Hello to Our New Members!
To learn more about these Chamber Member businesses, visit their websites, or better yet, visit their location and introduce yourself.
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Charles Jennings
Clay Smudsky & Nancy Koski
Elizabeth Talbot
Sheena Kawakami
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Jenfitch, Inc. is a manufacturing and marketing firm developing water treatment solutions for the water treatment problems in the 21st Century.
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At JENFITCH, INC., we are developing water treatment chemical solutions for meeting the strenuous demands of the 21st Century. With over 40 years in the water treatment industry, we can provide expertise and technical support for developing technologies that can help solve problems.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2021
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
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Saturday September 18
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
School of Rock Walnut Creek
1345 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek
School of Rock Walnut Creek will host a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 18th! Be sure to stop by to welcome them and join in a jammed packed day of fun! Free trial lessons, a guitar raffle, games and prizes, tasty treats, and live performances by their amazing School of Rock students and instructors.
Free trial lessons on guitar, bass, drums, vocals and piano will be offered on a first come first serve basis. No experience necessary and they will provide the instruments.
If you’d like to schedule a free trial any time outside of our Grand Opening day just call or text us at 925-415-ROCK (7625).
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday September, 28
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Ambassadors and staff as they welcome School of Rock Walnut Creek to the neighborhood with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
"We’re so excited to show off our brand new school and tell you why our performance-based musical education programs are the best way to foster a lifelong love of music in children and adults."
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since March 2021
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MEMBER BENEFITS & UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Your success is our business. From free directory listings on our website to monthly mixers to business development groups, a Chamber membership offers you a wealth of benefits. To learn more about how we can partner, contact our Membership Sales Director Linda Vesneski at (925)934-2007 or lvesneski@walnut-creek.com
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Lunch Hour Power Hour
Virtual Business Speed Networking!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Free and open to all business owners and professionals in Contra Costa County, California, and beyond.
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Chamber Orientation | VIRTUAL
SEPTEMBER 29 , 2021 4:00-5:00PM
At this orientation for new, current, and future Chamber members, learn how to maximize the programs, events, policy forums, marketing, and networking opportunities we provide to build community connections and reach hundreds of new potential customers.
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On the first and third Tuesdays each month, meet with other Chamber members to build new relationships, share marketing strategies, present your business story, and brainstorm on growth ideas in one of our Business Links groups. Email us for details, chamber@walnut-creek.com.
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Connect with other members
The Walnut Creek Chamber Business Links leads program—open to Chamber members only—is a lively, non-compete networking and business development opportunity for enthusiastic business professionals, offering the power of high-speed connectivity with the personal touch of a handshake. Business Links is about building relationships, sharing business growth ideas, exchanging qualified business leads, and generating momentum by connecting professionals with other professionals, and linking them to prospects and power partners.
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BE SEEN AT THE COOLEST PLACE IN THE EAST BAY! |
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Walnut Creek On Ice is a fun destination that draws people of all ages and from all over the Bay Area to skate, celebrate, shop, dine, and stroll throughout the entire holiday season. The partially enclosed rink is open daily, rain or shine, giving more than 10 weeks of continuous brand exposure to more than 45,000 skaters and more than 100,000 spectators. An additional 40,000 or more vehicles pass by this eye-catching winter wonderland each day.
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The Sparkle Returns to Civic Park this Holiday Season
Ten Weeks of the
Coolest Advertising
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A limited number of ice rink dasher boards are available.
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To speak with someone directly, please contact the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce at (925) 934-2007.
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Think there's nothing to do? You just may be surprised what's happening. Upcoming events include:
Chamber member benefit: List your upcoming events, webinars, workshops to the calendar. If you need assistance, contact Linda Vesneski at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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Chamber member benefit: List your job opportunities on the Chamber website. If you need assistance, Linda Vesneski at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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Chamber member benefit: Submit your press releases to the Chamber website home page. If you need assistance, contact Linda Vesneski at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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COVID UPDATES & QUICK LINKS |
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All people, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear face coverings in public indoor settings in Contra Costa County until further notice. Click here.
For the latest Covid-19 information:
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is now offering COVID-19 booster vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people, following new state and federal health guidelines. For all the latest information for Contra Costa County, click here.
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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive | Suite 100 | Walnut Creek | CA | 94596
925.934.2007
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