News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours by Appointment only:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Please call for an appointment; masks required inside.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education |
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The finish line is in sight!
Run with your friends, family, neighbors and business associates on Sunday, October 24 in person through downtown Lafayette. Choose the traditional 2-mile fun run/walk or 5k along Mt. Diablo Blvd. or the 10k route which goes around the Lafayette Reservoir.
Or, register for the Reservoir Challenge – the virtual race which “runs” around the 2.7-mile paved trail of the Lafayette Reservoir now through October 23. Please note, the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on Sunday, October 24 as the Reservoir will be closed for the 10K runners.
All four races support our local public schools. Everyone from ages 1 to 99 is welcome.
Packet Pickup
Race packets that include our traditional long sleeve t-shirt and race bib will be available for pickup at the Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA on the following dates/times:
• Monday, October 18, 2-6pm
• Tuesday, October 19, 9am-noon and 3-5pm
• Wednesday, October 20, 2-6pm
• Thursday, October 21, 9am-noon and 3-5pm
• Friday, October 22, 2-6pm
• Saturday, October 23, 8am-noon
Road Closure Information
Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Moraga Rd. on the East End - to Paulson Ave., on the West End will be closed beginning at 6:00am thru 11:30am on Sunday, October 24th. One lane for westbound traffic will stay open between Happy Valley Rd. and El Nido Rd. and one lane for eastbound traffic between Village Center and Mountain View.
Detours will be set up between 1st Street and Happy Valley Rd. on the north side of 24 on Deer Hill Rd and on Moraga Rd and Mountain View on the South Side of 24 using Brook St.
Access to our downtown remains open during the race using the detours. There will be no access to the Reservoir from 7:00am – 11:00am. No in or out exceptions.
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Thank you Sponsors!
We couldn't do it without our sponsors!
T-Shirt Sponsors:
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Healthy Lifestyles Health Fair
7:30am-10:30am, Lafayette Circle (east side)
Meet the following Lafayette Chamber members!
Lafayette’s Community DEIB Committee
Special thanks!
Want to participate in the Healthy Lifestyles Fair the morning of the race? Contact Sara.
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Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Member!
The following business joined the Lafayette Chamber last week! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
41 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Tina Chow Yee, 925-386-0319
Established in 1992, Sharetea specializes in high quality boba drinks. Our drinks are made from high quality tea leaves and selected ingredients shipped directly from Taiwan. All products are 100% guaranteed to arrive fresh and tasty.
Category: Coffee & Tea
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership last week, October 11-17, 2021. Curious about your membership status? Contact us.
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The Best of Art & Wine - You are invited!
We'd like to extend an invitation to you to partake in The Best of Art & Wine. Join us for a special evening featuring premier local artists, spectacular music, tasty tapas, and fine wine and beer samplings.
We are offering two nights of music:
Thursday, November 4, 2021, Music by ZEBOP!
Friday, November 5, 2021, Music by “The Two of Us,” Drew Harrison and Scott Southard, The Sun Kings.
Location: Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Local Fine Art for purchase by Jennifer Perlmutter, Tom Taneyhill, Martin Segobia,
Doug Heine, Tony Zorich, Geoffrey Meredith, Chari Worster, and others!
Tickets are $100 per person per night, limited to 130 for each night.
Hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer, and live music included. Art available for purchase.
Special thanks to:
This special event raises money for the programs and special events produced by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 Non–Profit Organization. Donations and tickets are non-deductible.
Vaccine verification mandatory. Masks required inside and recommended outside subject to Contra Costa Health guidelines.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Looking to network (virtually for now?) The Lafayette Chamber is hosting a networking/referral group called Chamber Connectors. The only requirement is that you are a current Lafayette Chamber member. We meet twice a month (typically the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm) but will start off fall 2021 networking on September 8 and meet again online September 22.
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Ribbon Cutting at Hollie's Homegrown
Saturday, October 23, 7pm, 998 Moraga Road
Hollie’s Homegrown retail & wine tasting is now OPEN in Lafayette, CA. (998 Moraga Road, next to Sideboard)
Hollie’s Homegrown began as a small organic farm in Moraga, CA specializing in growing culinary and medicinal herbs that she blends to make herbal teas, infused olive oils, vinegars, seasoning salts, herbal honeys and a whole line of bath and beauty products.
Hollie expanded into a beautiful retail space in Lafayette, CA, where she showcases her wide range of products using her own and other local farm herbs transforming them into delicious and good-for-you products. All products will be purchased directly from local farms, continuing her mission to support families and California agriculture.
In addition, Hollie has a wine tasting available where customers can sample the fine wines grown by her father, Louis Lucas. His Santa Barbara County winery and vineyards, L&L Vineyards, grows over 26 varieties of grapes, producing very limited quantities of hard-to-find, premium wines.
The store also highlights other locally made and grown products that compliment Hollie’s items like one-of-a-kind textiles, artwork/photography by Lamorinda artists, local jewelry designers, handcrafted cutting boards to name a few!
Let's congratulate owner, Hollie Lucas Alcalay, on Saturday, October 23 at 7pm. Ribbon Cutting will be promptly at 7:15pm.
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"Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell
Mayor Candell's priorities for Lafayette in 2021 include the new General Plan for the City, state housing mandates and public safety. Join us for "coffee" and get a chance to meet and speak with Mayor Candell on issues that are important to you.
Please register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Send questions in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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Speed Networking with Blitzr!
Join Lafayette Chamber Members online for Blitzr Speed Networking - Tuesday, November 9, 12:15pm-12:50pm. Five one-on-one conversations for five minutes each! Please take 5 minutes to setup your account now. Registration is required to participate in this free event open to Lafayette Chamber members and their guests. Register here.
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Please note: to signup via text 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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Local Business News & Information |
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's Weekly Update
Contra Costa to Lift Masking Requirements in Some Indoor Settings on November 1
Eligible settings are in controlled spaces not open to the general public, including offices, gyms and fitness centers, employee commuter vehicles, indoor college classes, and organized gatherings in any other indoor setting, such as a religious gathering.
Participating businesses, organizations, and hosts must verify that all patrons, employees, and attendees are fully vaccinated before allowing people inside their facilities not to wear face coverings. There can be no more than 100 persons present at these facilities, and the group of those present must gather on a regular basis. Those present should also not have COVID-19 symptoms. Read the press release here.
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City of Lafayette, CA: The Weekly Roundup
Tell the City How Best to Spend $6.3M in Covid-19 Relief Funds – Community Forum on October 21
The City is receiving $6.3 million in federal assistance from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to assist with our local economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about these funds on the Business Recovery page and take the survey to provide your input on the top priorities for how to spend the money to support local individuals, businesses and non-profits, make certain infrastructure investments, and/or replace lost City revenue.
City Extends Lafayette Business Assistance Program
Since March 2020, the Business Assistance Program has worked with Lafayette businesses and non-profits to access COVID-19 relief funds and serve as a local resource for the Lafayette Business Community. In anticipation of state-level funding programs that will be made available to businesses, the Business Assistance Program will continue to work with the Lafayette Business community to ensure that businesses are kept informed on the latest resources that are being made available to address the impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
In the coming weeks, it is anticipated that the State of California will begin to provide funding under the California Venues Grant Program and the California Microbusiness Grant Program. Additional funding opportunities for small businesses anticipated this winter include: a supplemental round of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program, the California Dream Fund Grant Program, the Non-Profit Performing Arts Organization Grant Program, and the California Arts Council Creative Youth Development Grants.
The Business Assistance Program is still available to assist eligible Lafayette businesses with any of the above programs, as well as to provide business needs assessments, guidance and support for previously submitted funding requests, assistance with PPP loan forgiveness, and to address any issues that may arise in the process of seeking COVID-19 relief funding from federal or state agencies.
How to Check the Status of Your California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Application: The application period for this grant program has closed. Lendistry is currently reviewing applications. You can check the status of your application by logging into your account at www.careliefgrant.com, via email at careliefgrant@lendistry.com or by calling Lendistry’s call center weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Small Business applicants should call 888.612.4370; Arts & Cultural Institutions (Round 8 applicants only) should call 866.759.5320.
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Business Resources & Opportunities |
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TikTok Small Business Blockparty
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 10am-11am
TikTok launched an exciting national small business initiative, called the Small Biz Block Party. They're co-hosting 20 interactive workshops with a variety of partners across the US, including the Cities of Chicago and Dallas and the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, plus numerous nonprofits and academic institutions. The workshops will introduce small businesses to the significant growth opportunity waiting for them on the platform and provide some tips and tools to help them get started. Guests of the workshops will also have exclusive access to additional trainings that will dive deeper into the technical and strategic aspects of the program. They're hosting an event exclusively for California small businesses on October 19th with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti giving opening remarks. For more info and to register visit https://tiktoksmallbizblockpartyca.splashthat.com.
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Fundamentals of Financial Wellbeing
Hosted by Center for Excellence in Nonprofits and Presented by MassMutual: Gian Panetta, Matthew Sagers, Kim Smith, & Samantha Sagers-Davenport
Having clear financial goals are the foundation of a person's financial well-being, especially during times of uncertainty. This no-cost educational workshop will leave you with a better understanding of financial opportunities/strategies - at all income levels - and will provide suggestions to help you set financial goals. This interactive workshop will address top concerns such as income, savings, retirement, and debt and provides ample time for participant questions.
This program is open to the public and has a special focus on addressing the unique concerns of nonprofit sector employees and individuals seeking to deepen their personal financial knowledge and education. Click here to register.
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Lafayette Social Networking Lunch co-hosted by Robineve Cole
Lafayette Social Magazine is excited to welcome Lafayette Chamber Members to a Networking Lunch co-hosted by Robineve Cole on Wednesday, October 27 at The Hideout Kitchen from 11:30a - 12:45p. This is a great opportunity to mix, mingle and create meaningful connections with fellow business owners and managers.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A warm welcome, a few complimentary shared appetizers, time to share info about your business and any current news, and learn more about other area businesses. Everyone will be on their own for purchasing their lunch.
Space is limited so please register here.
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Business Builder Ninja Mastermind
Business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs are tired of building their businesses alone. They are burnt out. Tired of pretending to have all the answers. And they don’t even have a community to go to for help and support. We know the world is feeling the burden of extreme isolation. Humans were built for connection. Between this pandemic and it’s financial impacts on biz owners, we know you have been hit even harder. It’s difficult enough to navigate this new world as a human. It’s even more challenging as a business owner and entrepreneur.
Holly Jackson and cohosts, Matt Rouse and Scott Smith, are launching an amazing, new community. We are looking for biz ninjas, just like YOU, who want to get in from DAY ONE! Help us build the Business Builder Ninja Membership. When we open to the public, membership will require a monthly payment...locked in at your special founder price, for LIFE! Join today!
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Backpacks for Afghan Refugees
MVPC has be awaiting direction on how to support the Afghan refugees who are being resettled in the Bay Area. We are working with the IRC (International Rescue Committee), who is one of the two authorized agencies who are tasked in resettling the refugees. We have been asked to put together 50 backpacks with school supplies for the Afghan children who will be starting school. The backpack drive will be held through October 22nd.
Here are the details on what is needed below. Please stick to the lists provided as uniformity is needed. Only newly purchased backpacks and supplies please. Two types of backpacks are needed: for elementary school age and for middle / high school aged children.
Elementary school age backpacks should have packed inside them: pack of markers, pack of colored pencils, pack of pencils, erasers, small pencil sharpener, lined notebook paper, notebook, ruler, yellow highlighter, pens, child scissors, construction paper, index cards, (optional: lunch bag, water bottle, stickers or small toy). Please also include a note of welcome and support to the recipient.
Middle / High school aged backpacks should have packed into them: pack of pencils, erasers, pens, yellow highlighter, sharpie, ruler, index cards, 1-3 paper notebooks, paper folders to store papers, scissors, tape (optional: lunch bag, water bottle, small toy). Please include a note of welcome and support to the recipient.
We will collect the backpacks in the MVPC Church office through October 22, 2021, 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga, CA. Collection will also take place at the Lafayette Chamber offices, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
Thank you for supporting our new Afghan neighbors and sending them Love From Lamorinda.
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LCF would like to thank its Presenting Sponsors: |
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Exciting news from Holly Jackson!
My book launch is coming this January. It's official.... I'm being published by Bravehealer Productions. I am so excited to start off the New Year sharing my secret ninja tips around health. Health is your wealth and the foundation to living a full life where you can thrive! As we go into editing mode, I am so excited to share this with all of you....it's been a healing process for me to write. And there is so much wisdom in this book. I know I didn't experience so much struggle and pain for nothing. My experiences shaped me so that I can share how you can navigate these challenges without feeling stuck, alone or like there's a ceiling on your life. You are limitless. Miracles are real. Healing starts from within. If you want to hear more or to help me with my book launch, sign up here.
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The Big Con: Scams Targeting Writers, the Victims, and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Multi-published author and film producer Gini Graham Scott, PhD, has recently been investigating scams and has created a book and film series on the subject. The first is The Big Con: Scams Targeting Writers, the Victims, and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim, based on a book-to-film scam she discovered after unwittingly writing the materials for review by legitimate producers - loglines, synopses, treatments, scripts, show bibles, and sizzle reels -- for over a dozen clients. Then, she discovered the scammers had created an elaborate fraud using imposters posing as executives from real companies to get money from innocent victims, so the materials she wrote for clients went nowhere. Sadly, some of the books had the potential to become films if presented to a real producer and agent.
After alerting law enforcement and payment platforms about the scam, Gini began investigating scams and writing about them. An introductory book about scams How to Recognize a Scam and What to Do About It was just published. Gini’s 15th film The Big Con, featuring interviews with 6 scam victims and several experts is in post-production for release next year, with half the proceeds going to the victims. A website with more information on the project is at www.thebigconbook.com, and Gini has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help compensate the victims in the film who lost as much as $40,000 to the scammers. Her company Changemakers Productions will be an exhibitor with 18 films in the upcoming American Film Market, the largest show in the industry, from November 1-5 in Santa Monica.
Now Scott is working on her next book and film project I Was Scammed, which is about different kinds of scams, from personal identity thefts to scams involving merchants, customers, and homeowners. She is looking for two things for this project. She would like to interview individuals who have experienced any type of scam. See also Scammed Facebook group. Also, she is looking for anyone who would like to support the film as a sponsor or backer. They will receive Executive Producer credit and a national platform for their company or organization when the film is released next year.
Besides publishing over 200 of her own books through traditional publishers and her own company Changemakers Publishing, Gini writes books and scripts for clients. You can learn more about Gini’s feature films, documentaries, and TV series at www.changemakersproductionsfilms.com, and you can contact her directly at changemakers@pacbell.net or call 925-385-0608.
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Safe Route to Acalanes
Yard Signs Now Available to Support the Safe Route to Acalanes Project - To build the city-approved dedicated pedestrian and bicycle path along Pleasant Hill Road, a group of dedicated community volunteers are kicking off their public fundraising efforts with a yard sign effort. Benefactors receive a vibrant 24"X18" yard sign (with metal stake) with a donation of $25 or more. Lafayette's newest bike shop First Mile Cycle Works is supporting the efforts as being group's pick-up location. Learn more at https://www.saferouteto.org/yard-signs. |
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Halloween Fun at the Lafayette Library!
Take and Make Craft, Available for pick up October 20th
Kids, let's make silly skeletons for Halloween! For ages 5 and up while supplies last.
Spooky Scavenger Hunt, October 25th through October 30th
Can you find all the spooky images hidden throughout the Children's Area of the Lafayette Library?
Pumpkreation Challenge, October 26th - October 30th
Paint it! Sculpt it! Etch it! Ink it! The sky's the limit! Drop off your pumpkreation (pumpkin creation) for display in the Zen Garden at the Lafayette Library.
For Teens and Tweens! Unplug Packs: Specimen Jar
Available for pick up October 25th in the Teen Center. Take a screen break and make something weird. Nothing says "Halloween" like an eyeball in a jar. Pick up an 'Unplug Pack' and piece together your own eerie specimen.
For more information contact the Library at (925) 385-2280. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library and the LLLC Foundation.
Sweet Thursdays presents Michelle Richmond: The Wonder Test
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 PM | ZOOM
New York Times bestselling author Michelle Richmond introduces a tough and spirited new protagonist, FBI Agent Lina Connerly, in this exhilarating race to save Silicon Valley teens from their own parents' ambition and greed. A searing view of a culture that puts the well-being of children at risk for advancement and prestige, and a captivating story of the lengths a mother will go for her son.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.
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Show Your Membership!
Would you like to include a Lafayette Chamber membership emblem on your website or other marketing materials?
The Lafayette Chamber would be happy to provide you with the appropriate logos. Simply email your request to holly@lafayettechamber.org. |
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