HEADLINES: August 30, 2021 |
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CONGRATULATIONS,
LEADERSHIP CONTRA COSTAsm GRADUATES!
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Congratulations to the Leadership Contra Costasm class of 2019 - 2020 who's experience was interrupted when the pandemic prevented them from meeting and participating in the interactive program. This determined class of 23 persevered and completed the remainder of the eight-month course virtually in 2021. We salute their resilience, determination, and leadership skills that carried them through an unprecedented year. We know that they will continue to do great things and can’t wait to see where they go next! Their achievement will be honored at a future graduation ceremony when they can celebrate together as a class with their family, friends, and Leadership Alumni in attendance.
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Back row, left to right: Kevin Marstall, City of Concord; Justin Ezell, City of Concord; David Sachs, David N. Sachs Photography & Film; Robert Lutz, Tony La Russa's - ARF; Ryan Pursley, City of Concord; Chip Griffin, City of Walnut Creek; Patience Ofodu, MPA Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa - East Bay Works
Middle row, left to right: Michelle Monaco, Mechanics Bank; Betsy Burkhart, City of Walnut Creek; Rebecca Cushing, The Seven Hills School; Lisa Mendes, Mendes Weed, LLP; Kathryn Reisinger, City of Walnut Creek; Elizabeth Orcutt, Diablo Regional Arts Association; Ruby Horta, County Connection
Front row, left to right: Kara Galindo, City of Martinez; Jenna Elkins, State Assembly District 14; Monisha Merchant, Lotus Advisory Ltd., LLC; Joelle Fockler, City of Concord; Dulce Petagara, Jacklyn Snyder, Marcus and Millichap; Carry Warner, CalFoods Logistics; Marie Suvansin, City of Concord Not pictured: Libby Eppinga, Cancer Support Community
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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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TRUE LEADERS ARE EXPERT AMBASSADORS |
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Chamber Ambassador and Leadership Contra Costasm Graduate
Marcia grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to California in 1980, beginning her banking career with Bank of America. Over the years, she has worked for several different banks and in 2012 found her home with Summit Bank where she is a Vice President/Sr. Relationship Manager. Summit Bank is “Your Local Community Bank” and has served the East Bay since 1982. Marcia enjoys using her extensive commercial lending and banking knowledge to help Summit’s clients obtain their financial goals and loves the “community feel” of the bank that allows her time to volunteer in the community as an Ambassador for the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, serve on the Board of the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek, and serve as a Board Member of the Hospice of the East Bay, all communities she loves serving and building relationships with.
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She lives in Martinez with her husband and two dogs. Besides volunteering, her hobbies include the enjoyment of walking her dogs, gardening, reading, and yoga!
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 1990
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What is a Chamber Ambassador?
Ambassadors actively advocate for the Chamber, communicating the benefits, programs and privileges of becoming a Chamber member. Through enthusiastic Chamber representation, Ambassadors seek opportunities to educate, promote and share the benefits of Chamber membership with the business community. Serving as an Ambassador offers a great deal of visibility and builds credibility for your own business, while generating stronger relationships for the Chamber in the business community.
Become an Ambassador!
The Ambassador team welcomes new members to join them. If interested in learning more or attending their next meeting, please contact Chamber Membership Director Linda Vesneski. (925) 934-2007 or
lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
Meet Marcia, Linda, and other Chamber Ambassadors at the upcoming
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at
Salon Hanover
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While our business community navigated the unknown during the pandemic, the Chamber Civic Affairs Committee pivoted and replaced their monthly in-person meetings with a virtual format. As the months wore on, Topical Tuesdays became Back To Business, and the topics shifted from PPP funding to reopening our businesses. Now that we are back working in our offices and the downtown is beginning to hum again, the Committee has decided that it is now time to return to the original Civic Affairs mission. The Committee focuses on providing insight into current issues on business and economic matters that are important to our membership, assessing current initiatives and legislation, and providing guidance to the Board of Directors.
We know you join us in thanking the individuals responsible for keeping us informed on so many timely topics with such expert speakers. Thank you, Chamber Civic Affairs Steering Committee: Chair Ron Hermanson, Cruise Holidays/Travel Leaders Network and Steve Reiser, Walnut Creek Airbnb (Shuey Avenue Properties); Matthew Guichard Guichard, Teng, Portillo & Garrett, APC ; Margot Stanford, F & M Bank and Chamber Chair; Pam Kessler, Walnut Creek Magazine, Cindy Silva, City of Walnut Creek Councilmember, Lynn Pauline, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, Bob Linscheid, President/CEO, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce.
Information and registration for the September Civic Affairs will be available soon. Due to the Delta variant, the meetings will be held virtually for the time being.
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Back To Business webinar recordings may be accessed at any time from the homepage of the Chamber website. click here.
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Family Caregiver Boot Camp
2950 Buskirk Avenue, #290, Walnut Creek
Choice of two dates:
September 16th, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
September 29th, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
The Family Caregiver Boot Camp is specifically designed for people who find themselves in a new role as family caregiver to a loved one. This in-person, hands-on workshop goes beyond online tutorials to give family caregivers real tools and takeaways that will help them properly and safely care for their loved ones at home, while they take care of themselves.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2016.
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LEADING WITH PURPOSE
THE NEED
The East Bay needs more people ready to to run for office who care and are equipped to make our region a better place.
Apply for Build the Bench
Democratic participation is key to the East Bay continuing to thrive. That’s why we launched our own candidate training program designed to help local leaders run and win elected office. 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
Efi Lubliner
Matt Shupe
Susan DArcangelo
Jason Brittingham
Steve Davidson
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Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2021
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
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Your peace of mind.
Matthew Talbot and his team are a top
San Francisco Bay Area Trust and Probate Law Firm who specialize in Complex Probates, Trust and Estate Litigation, Conservatorship & Estate Planning.
Our family run firm is client-focused and resolution oriented. Our commitment to service has earned our attorneys the honor of being awarded the prestigious "Superlawyers" designation multiple years running.
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Ribbon Cutting
Client Appreciation Party
Wednesday September 1
5:00 – 10:00 PM
1401 N. Broadway, Suite 120
Walnut Creek
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Join us for an evening of outdoor fun celebrating the new Co-ownership of Salon Hanover with Krystal Kerkezian and Gina Deluca. The Walnut Creek Chamber Ambassadors will conduct a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, and a DJ will get the dancing started outside on Cypress. Beverages, tapa's from Havana Restaurant, and lot's of fun. We look forward to seeing you all.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2019
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Pictured left to right: City Council Member Loella Haskew,Blades Co. Barbershop Owner Susan D'Arcangelo, Chamber President/CEO Bob Linscheid
Walnut Creek City Council Member Loella Haskew joined the Chamber Ambassadors and staff as they welcomed Blades Co. Barbershop Owner Susan D'Arcangelo to her new location in The Orchards. Susan promises that she has other scissors she uses for haircuts!
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2021
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WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
2355 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
(Next to Mod Pizza)
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Installation Awards honors leadership and marks start of Bielle Moore's term as chair
The East Bay Leadership Council had much to celebrate at our Installation Awards on Monday evening.
As we gathered together for the first time since January 2020, we marked the beginning of Bielle Moore's term as chair and raised a glass to leaders who stepped up for our team and this community over the past year.
Honorees included Bob Linscheid who has helped EBLC be more responsive, collaborative, and effective in advocating for our members; Dr. Vic Baker who
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continues to lead on racial justice initiatives with a steadfast commitment to a more equitable economy; and Choice in Aging led by Debbie Toth who unleashed unending creativity and never wavered in joyful service to elders.
Bielle Moore, who serves as the Community and Government Affairs Manager for Republic Services, capped off the event with remarks acknowledging the many people in attendance who have enriched her life personally and professionally. "This group brings incredible expertise and integrity to the table every single day. It's an honor to help lead this organization," said Moore.
We also took time to recognize a community leader who is no longer with us and dearly missed — Tom Guarino. In a touching moment, all three of our honorees shared how they were brought together by Tom's friendship.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and for your continued commitment to our mission of advancing economic vitality and quality of life in the East Bay.
Pictured: Kristin Connelly, President & CEO, East Bay Leadership Council and Bob Linscheid, President & CEO, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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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, SEPTEMBER 9
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:
Efi Lubliner
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 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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What's the buzz behind this photo?
To find out,
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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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