Weekly Headlines Week of April 5, 2021
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Hotels Drive Business to Your Business
Tuesday, April 13, 9:00AM-10:00AM
Our popular monthly Back to Business webinar series continues with Audrey Bascio, National Account Director CVENT; Todd Craig, General Manager Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek; and Nicole Hankton, Director of Sales and Marketing, Walnut Creek Visitors Bureau. Join us for a candid conversation on hospitality industry trends, the impact of the pandemic on our local hotel market, and how we can all work together to attract visitors and drive business revenue. To register, click here (Look for Zoom link via email April 12)
To view recordings from previous webinars, Click here.
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EAST BAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, REIMAGINED
Presented By:
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
in conjunction with
John Muir Health and Stanford Children's Health
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TODAY!
A Live Fireside Chat
featuring
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent & Author
JENNIFER ASHTON, M.D., M.S.
Moderated by
JANE WILLEMSEN
EVP and President, Hospital Operations John Muir Health
For details and registration:
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From business development to networking to insights into public policy, your Chamber membership gives you access to events and programs focused on topics directly impacting your business. A special thank you to our new members.
Haleh Amiri
Jeremy Fisch
Janay McCullough
Virna Zwingle
Wilson Stephens
Bob Fisher
Jing Chen
Niveditha Jain
Catherine Myers
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Virtual Speed Networking
Thursday, April 8, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Say hello to friends and build new business contacts. All members & non-members are welcome to join us at this FREE event. Invite other business professionals!
: Questions?
Contact our Membership Sales Director Linda Vesneski
(925)934-2007 x 105 lvesneski@walnut-creek.com
For a list of upcoming events, webinars, and membership benefits, go to walnut-creek.com.
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The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce presents:
A Trip To Sicily
October 19 - 27, 2021
Palermo. Siracusa. Catania. Taormina.
Discover Sicily through its glorious architecture, ancient ruins, breathtaking villages, and sumptuous cuisine on this fall adventure. For more information, contact Lynn Pauline, (925) 934-2007 x100. (Click for Brochure)
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FREE SWIM CLASS WITH SPRING ENROLLMENT!
Lower ratio classes • Indoor pools • Ages 6 months-15 years
March 7 - June 5th
(925)452-7946 | 2650 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek
(Paid advertisement)
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Best Small Business Grants for COVID Relief and Free Money in 2021
A complete list of small business grants—from federal and state options to grants for women, minorities, and veterans—and information on how to apply. Click here.
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant: Round 5
Round 5 of the California Relief Grant opened on March 25. The package provides an additional $2 billion for grants of up to $25,000 for small businesses impacted by the pandemic and allocates $50 million for non-profit cultural institutions. To register for a free webinar, click here.
Paycheck Protection Program
An SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. For up-to-date information, click here.
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SBA Increases Lending Limit for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Starting this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profits can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program from 6-months with a maximum of $150,000 to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. For the press release, click here.
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ONE BIG PROJECT
TO FILL ONE BIG NEED!
Please join us in fighting hunger in our community.
Saturday, April 17
8:30AM - 12:30PM
VOLUNTEER - DONATE
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Make A Difference
Give Blood
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau urges all healthy, eligible individuals to give the gift of life by donating blood. For details, click here.
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CHANGEMAKERS (Virtual)
Speed Consulting for Non-Profits & Small Businesses
April 30, 9:00 AM-10:30AM
Collaborate with the Saint Mary’s College School of Economics & Business Administration
(alumni, faculty, staff, and current students)
to solve a challenge faced by your organization. Benefit from expert and industry-specific perspectives.
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Get Vaccinated!
PEOPLE AGE 16+ WHO LIVE OR WORK IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ARE NOW ELIGIBLE THROUGH CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES. Click here to request an appointment.
Stay up-to-date on COVID-19
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Welcome Bob Linscheid
We’re excited to introduce our new President & CEO Robert "Bob" Linscheid who replaces Jay Hoyer in the leadership role on May 1, 2021. After a distinguished 30-year career with the Walnut Creek Chamber, Hoyer will officially retire. Please join us in a warm Walnut Creek welcome to Bob who brings a wealth of economic development, nonprofit, and education experience to our team. #congratulations
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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive | Suite 100 | Walnut Creek | CA | 94596
t.925.934.2007 f.925.934.2404
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