News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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Confusion Over COVID-19 Guidelines and Orders
Contra Costa County made some changes to their orders over the weekend. Here is what you need to know.
The Order requires that all individuals in CCC wear face coverings with guidance issued by the State of California. You must wear face coverings when less than 6 feet away from any person who is not a member of the individual’s household or living unit.
Individuals must wear face coverings when inside or on the grounds of, or waiting in line to enter, any business.
All businesses must:
- Require their employees, contractors, owners, and volunteers to wear a face covering.
- Take all reasonable steps to prohibit any members of the public who is not wearing a face covering from entering and must not serve that person if those efforts are unsuccessful.
This can become confrontational! We suggest you have a copy of the current CCC order to present to a disgruntled customer.
Regarding Outdoor Dining
- Employees must wear a face covering at all times.
- Customers must wear a face covering at all times except when they are putting food or a drink into their mouth.
- Alcohol may be sold only to patrons that are ordering a meal. (Snacks are not considered a meal.)
- Bars and Bar areas must remain closed
As the Bay Area Health Departments began regulating how we behave during the pandemic, the local county agencies seemed to be on the same page. Now as one type of business is allowed to open, another must close. And each county is different. Remember, you need to familiarize yourself with current State, County and local orders. An order is a regulation, and you must follow it. A guideline is a principle that should give you direction.
As additional information arises, such as the new Statewide closures just announced, we will update our website, social media channels and send additional email blasts as necessary.
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Let’s celebrate our 25th Anniversary in 2021!
In light of the growing new cases of COVID-19 in the Bay Area the Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors has decided, in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, to cancel this year’s Art & Wine Festival scheduled for September 26-27.
Some of you might be wondering why we waited so long to announce what now seems obvious? First, we were holding out for the miracle that just did not come in time. Losing an event like Lafayette’s annual “end of the summer party” is a tough blow to the community, the businesses, the artists and our guests that often total more than 80,000. We have all sacrificed and suffered enough. Cancelling the festival is last thing we wanted to do! We love this event as much as you. The revenue generated helps pay for our valued community services (like Trick or Treat Street and our Rock the Plaza Concert Series) and has donated well over $500K to the non-profit beneficiaries we support including our schools.
On behalf of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and
Eckerstrom Productions
(who has partnered with us since the very first festival in 1996) we wish to thank you for your support and participation in this annual event. We are sorry for any problems this may create for everyone involved. Please stay safe.
We’ll be back for the 25
th
Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on the weekend of September 18-19, 2021. For the most up-to-date info, connect with us:
Sincerely,
Jay Lifson, Executive Director, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome New Friends
Michael and Yolanda Mendoza-Heller
Thank you to our Renewing Members
The following members renewed their membership June 29 through July 12 - thank you!
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Member Shout-Out: Transportation and Automobile Services
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A Heartwarming Thank You from
Dr. Jeremy Steel
After serving as the Lafayette Chambers Young Professionals Group president for the past 8 years the time has finally come to give someone else the opportunity to take this group to new heights.
I have served as the chapter president since it’s inception 8 years ago, and with the help of so many wonderful people, we have put on probably close to 50 events. I want to give Barbara Gilmore a big shout out for connecting Carrie and I to get this thing rolling. Barbara has been such a shining light and has contributed so much to not only this group, but to the entire Lafayette community.
This group has provided me with so many great memories and growth opportunities. As a “new person in town” it allowed me to get to know so many wonderful people, build my practice, and create amazing friendships along the way. I have also been pleased to see so many others enhance their own networking skills, grow their businesses and also create great friendships.
Our mission has always been to provide young professionals a venue to network with like minded individuals to help them grow their business and create relationships that will not just be fleeting, but will last for many years to come. I can confidently say that our team has done just that.
I am proud to say that our new leadership team includes Rebecca Troxell as President and Gian Panetta as VP. Although I will not be taking on a major leadership roll, I will stay on the committee to help and give advice where I can.
Yours truly,
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City of Lafayette, CA: The Weekly Roundup, July 10, 2020
Friday's Weekly Roundup by the City of Lafayette provides pertinent information including:
➡️ City and Community Come Together to Discuss Policing and to Fight Racism - two Town Hall meetings scheduled.
➡️ Terraces of Lafayette Meets Planning Commission Approval
➡️ Serve on the City Council: Pull Your Papers Starting Monday
➡️ What Happened to Our Street Banners?
➡️ Give blood, help save lives: The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive, sponsored by Senator Steve Glazer, at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Don Tatzin Community Hall on Friday, August 14. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767.
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The Lafayette Chamber is providing COVID-19 business and community resources through a number of channels. Please visit the following for further information:
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VISIT OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS
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Experienced Business Professionals Help You Succeed
Check the "Upcoming Workshops/Seminars" link frequently to see what workshops and seminars are on the calendar!
View Workshops/Seminars >>
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Have a job or internship you need to fill?
Add it to the Youth Commission’s teen job board! The Youth Commission will send out your job announcement to their teen contact list. Email
sheinsma@lovelafayette.org to be included!
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Free Parking to Continue Through July in Lafayette
We are happy to announce that Park Smart and the City of Lafayette have coordinated together with Lafayette property owners to continue to offer complimentary parking at private meters in downtown Lafayette during the month of July. City meters will also continue to be free through July. Please take advantage of this free parking and support our business community during these challenging times.
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Retail Space for Lease in Lafayette
Small retail space for lease (600 square feet). It was formerly a salon but can be converted to another retail or office use.
Located at 3511 Mt Diablo Boulevard. Please view
flyer for additional information. Contact Ron Mucovich, American Realty and Investments at 925-980-7861.
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Be Inspired to be Your Best Self (Virtual Diablo Women Event)
Tuesday, July 14, 5pm
Join Diablo magazine's editor for a happy hour chat!
These amazing women will share how to stay strong, healthy, and optimistic in these challenging times:
Natalie Coughlin: Olympian, cookbook author, and vintner
Kristi Yamaguchi: Olympian and founder of the Always Dream Foundation
Angie Carmignani: CEO of the Taylor Family Foundation
Kimberly Bryant: Founder and CEO of Black Girls Code
Nina Meehan: Executive Artistic Director of the Bay Area Children's Theatre
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NETWORKING WEALTH WEBINAR: Tap into the Hidden Wealth Right Under Your Feet with Mike Hayes
Wednesday, July 15, 12noon
To help business owners better attract clients and customers; I package media marketing together with business networking into Cross-Group Networking and Marketing. With this strategy, I’m attracting and shepherding small business owners from feeling lost to being found offline online and COMBINED.
Register here.
www.NoonWebinarWednesdays.com
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CBD Health Hacks with Ali
Weekly through July 29: July 15, 22 and 29, 7pm
Ali Stoddard, from
Green Alley, is inviting you to a free Health Zoom meeting. Ali’s CBD Health Hacks - Arthritis, Anxiety, Diabetes, Weight Issues, Chronic Pain, Covid - What are the Common Links? Food, Vitamin and CBD Strategies to Jumpstart your Health and Fend Off Disease
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WDBCCC: 2020 economic outlook, employment laws you need to know, disaster relief applications
Tuesday, July 21, 9am
The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) in partnership with the California Employers Association (CEA), is sponsoring the "Mid-Year Labor Law Update" webinar, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 9:00 am. There is no cost to this webinar. If possible, we hope you might post the flyer on your website, social media pages, and perhaps share and distribute it to your members.
We look forward to seeing you and your member’s companies on the webinar. See the attached flyer for more details. Please register
here to attend the webinar.
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2020 East Bay EDA Speaker Series: Workplace Reimagined
Tuesday, July 21, 10am-11am
Please join East Bay EDA on Tuesday, July 21 for Workplace Reimagined, an upcoming webinar in our 2020 Speaker Series exploring the built environment and employee safety during a pandemic.
Craig Rice, AIA, LEED AP, and Carissa Mylin, IIDA of SERA Architects will discuss the changing landscape of office and work environments during COVID-19 and best practices from the industry. SERA is a cross-disciplinary architecture and design firm specializing in sustainable design for the built environment.
Registration for this webinar is open to both members and non-members. Make sure to submit your questions for the speaker Q & A in the registration form.
Register here>>
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CCC Employer Advisory Council - COVID-19 & Safety in the Workplace
Thursday, July 23, 8:30am
Reopening can be a daunting task as businesses face unfamiliar guidance and uncertainty. But there are some keys to help traverse the landscape such as performing a detailed risk assessment and implementing a site-specific protection and response plan. Make sure you have everything covered by checking where you’re at and learning from best practices successfully applied. You don’t want your company to launch the next hotspot. We’ll make it easy to ensure you are doing it right!
Join safety expert James Boretti, CSP to learn more about:
• Cal/OSHA: recording and reporting COVID cases, and avoiding unnecessary fines
• COVID Cases: what to do, communicate confidentially, and the importance of accident investigation for workers’ compensation and County Health.
• Prevention Measures:
- Things to consider (i.e., risk assessing, updating relevant programs and trainings, changes in the workplace for safety, etc.)
- Response and Social Distancing Plans: what to include
- Surveillance and tracing: what to do, how
• Examples and Best Practices with focus on specific industries
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The Future of Business 2020 Virtual Conference
July 23, 9am, On24 Virtual Conference
Are you truly ready, willing, and able to embrace the direction of where business is heading? After working from home over the past few months, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges companies experience as we continue to conduct business from anywhere, at any time, with anyone.
We’re excited to announce the 2020 Comcast Business Virtual Conference on Thursday, July 23rd, at 9am PT. We’re bringing motivated business leaders together to share best practices, learn from each other’s successes, and listen to experts explain the coming changes our business landscape will undergo.
Spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot today! As an added perk for attending, we’ll treat you to a $25 GrubHub© credit after the event.
Information & Registration Here>
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VIRTUAL Business Speed Networking EXPO
Thursday, July 23, 10am-12pm
Straight forward speed networking co-hosted by trained ambassadors. Develop your business allies and make the connections you need to create new business right NOW! Start building business relationships with people who may have clients that can use your services. These like-minded professionals may help you access key decision-makers. This will be a fun, very productive two hours well spent.
Register for this FREE event here.
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July Happy Hour with White Rabbit Business Solutions - Let's Network
Join
White Rabbit Business Solutions on Tuesday, July 28 from 3:00-4:30 for Happy Hour Networking. Feel free to enjoy your favorite cocktail with some great company. Meet some new friends and say hello to those you know. All small business owners and professionals are welcome.
Networking is more important now than ever. It's time to re-engage with the business community, not only promote your business, but to let everyone know you're open. Also, learn how White Rabbit Business Solutions can help grow your business.
Register here>>
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
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Asian Art Museum Docent Lecture
Bring the Asian Art Museum into your home.
Kanopy
Your library card provides free access to thousands of movies available at the Library. Kanopy does not charge you because your library covers all associated costs, allowing you to watch for free with no ads! Start watching here:
https://ccclib.kanopy.com/.
Front Door Service in 4 easy steps!
Front Door Service offers safe, contactless service to pick up your books.
1. Place your holds.
2. Wait for notification that holds are ready.
3. Schedule an appointment.
4. Pick them up
Our LLLC Foundation team is working remotely. If you need assistance or have questions about Library and community resources, we’ll do our best to help. Email (
information@LLLCF.org
) or phone message (925-283-6513 ext. 102).
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Please note: to signup you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used for verify you are over 21 years of age.
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