News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Please call for an appointment.
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Congratulations Brook Street Park! View photos taken by Suzanne Iarla, City of Lafayette HERE. Read City of Lafayette News Release HERE. More photos, videos and writeups coming soon! |
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Taste of Lafayette Tickets are now SOLD OUT
We have sold 500 tickets! For those of you who did not get tickets, we invite you and our community to join us on Tuesday, May 17, 5pm-7:30pm in Lafayette Plaza Park for a FREE concert with local band Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores. We encourage you to bring a picnic or take-out from one of our local restaurants to the park or dine-out as most restaurants will be open that evening. There will also beer, wine and beverages for purchase during the concert. For more information about passport pickup or participating restaurants, click here.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors!
Wednesday, April 20, 4:30pm, online via Zoom
Join us for a unique take on networking.
This group discusses current challenges members are having with their business, big or small. Share your ideas and fresh perspectives with other members. Participation is encouraged and appreciated. We are ALL in this together!
SAVE THE DATES: May 4 & 18 4:30pm, Zoom.
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Lafayette Young Professionals - Meetup!
Thursday, April 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Yo Pros is designed for the younger crowd ranging in age from 21-39 years old, with “young at heart” always welcome. This is a place where young professionals can tap into our local business community and really develop relationships that will be with us for the rest of our lives. Guests welcome!
Headlands Brewing Company will be our host. It will be Taco Night!
This event is tentative, please register so we can update you on any changes.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Headlands Brewing Company. REGISTER HERE
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Ribbon Cutting at Las Trampas
Join the Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors in congratulating Las Trampas on their Grand Opening of their new campus!
Saturday, April 23, 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Ribbon Cutting at approximately 1pm. Las Trampas is located at 3460 Lana Lane, Lafayette, CA.
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan and Lisa Kleinbub, Executive Director of the Regional Center East Bay, will join us and share remarks.
Due to the physical sensitivities of the participants we serve, COVID precautions will include social distancing, mask wearing when not eating, and requiring all attendees to show proof of COVID vaccination (including a booster) or negative PCR test taken within the last 72hrs. Learn more here.
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Let's Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
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960 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
📷 Pardeep Singh, 925-962-9575
“SWAD” This small word is a gesture of gratitude to the delicious food of India by the restaurant that made its debut in the year of 2005 in the beautiful City of Lafayette and serving the tastes of Indian kitchen since then with “Best in East Bay“ awards for several consecutive years.
Please join us for lunch or dinner Monday through Sunday.
Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm; Dinner: 5:00-10:00 pm
Category: Restaurants
3416 Mt Diablo Blvd., Suite C, Lafayette, CA 94549
Hillary Ellington, 925-286-4461
We are a beautiful, boutique-style hair salon located in the forge in downtown Lafayette.
Category: Beauty Salons & Services
Welcome New Friends of the Chamber!
Please welcome new "Friends" Kelly Griggs & Barron Vaught! Learn more about this type of community membership here. Thank you!
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New Member Posts on Social!
Learn more about our newest Chamber members!
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Friday Feature Segments!
The following Friday Feature segments were posted a few weeks ago. Visit our social channels to learn more about our Chamber members! |
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What Are Your Local Favorites?
Share your top local “favorites” that we should include in BeLocal Lamorinda/South Diablo — a helpful and beautiful resource guide for those new to the area.
BeLocal will introduce newcomers to favorite local places, activities and attractions, insider tips, hidden gems, and vital local businesses. The area covered is Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Diablo, Alamo, Danville, and Blackhawk. Thank you in advance for sharing your favorites within this area and for making our new neighbors feel welcome and at home!
Everyone who participates will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 Visa gift card! Your name/email will be kept confidential. Brought to you by your friends at Lafayette Social!
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Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF) Accepting Applications for its 2022 Grant Cycle
The Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF) is accepting grant applications from local non-profits for its 2022 grant cycle. LCF invests in programs and projects that promote and enhance the civic, cultural, educational, and general well-being of Lafayette and surrounding communities. All applications (including supporting documents) must be received by April 30. The application form is online at www.lafayettecf.org/grant-application.
Grant categories are:
- Seniors
- Human Services
- Youth Development & Education
- Arts & Culture
Notice of the grant awards will go out in mid-June. If you have any questions, please contact LCF Grants Chair Jeff Dieden at diedenjd@gmail.com.
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Lafayette’s Art and Wine Festival is back!
25th Annual Downtown Block Party ... keeps getting better every year.
- 85,000 people attend over the 2-day period (historically)
- FREE Admission for guests.
- 300 Art & Vendor Booths plus Local Artists Alley
- 28 Beer & Wine Booths
- Premium Wine Pavilion
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3 Music Stages plus Family Stage
- 3 Kid Zones
- Bike Valet
Thank you to all the committed participants and sponsors. Don’t be shy, now is the time to join us. Is your business or organization listed here?
Contra Costa County Mosquito & Vector
Fusion Jerky
Jerky Jerks
Keep Turning Wood
Lola's Spanish Cuisine
Molly Kars
Sabe Beverages
If not listed above, don’t wait any longer contact Sara@lafayettehcamber.org. Let’s find the right fit to showcase your business or organization. Discounts are offered to our Chamber Members and if you are not a member, we can easily remedy that too. Booths and Sponsorships are filling up quickly. Act now.
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Trashy Takeout Education For Restaurants To The Rescue!
Plus learn about 2 new California bills requiring eco-friendly restaurant practices starting June 1.
Tuesday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Zoom event hosted by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Hi Lafayette restaurant owners and managers! Please join us for an online event to learn about best practices for adding reusables to your takeout business.
We’ll provide all attendees with a simple 1-pager we’ve prepared with specific technical assistance from the Contra Costa County Health Department outlining how outside reusable containers should be handled to protect against cross contamination.
A lot of restaurants aren’t sure what’s allowed when it comes to reusable takeout container sanitation practices, so they are reluctant to pack to-go orders in reusable containers. We’ve heard the rules can be a bit confusing, so we’re hosting this educational event and Q&A to get all your questions answered.
Plastic pollution is a growing crisis and restaurant goers are increasingly uncomfortable with the wasteprint created by their love of takeout! By accepting reusable containers and putting in place other waste-reduction systems, restaurants can save thousands of dollars annually.
Event will include brief presentations by several experts in eco-friendly restaurant practices and waste management as well as educate about two new state policies -- AB 619 focused on allowing BYO reusables and AB 1276 restricting restaurants from providing single-use foodware accessories to customers unless specifically requested. Enforcement provisions, including fines of up to $300, begin June 1, 2022.
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MORAGA BUSINESS OWNERS: Apply Now for ARPA Business Recovery Grants
The Town of Moraga has released the application for grants from the initial funding of $150,000 for Moraga businesses that the Town Council approved on March 23rd. This is part of the initial ask from Moraga's $4.254M in federal ARPA funds. The application can be submitted fully electronic (signature thru documentation). Following are links for the application, as well as some helpful tips when completing the application.
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FEIN / Tax ID (TIN). This may be your SSN (especially if you are a sole proprietor). Business entities (such as LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, LLC, etc.) can find your FEIN/TIN: 1) on you tax return 2) on a W-2 issued to an employee 3) on a 1099 issued to a contractor 4) Ask your accountant.
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W-9 Form. A W-9 is a brief, straight-forward document requesting/verifying your FEIN/Tax ID Number. It asks if you are a sole proprietor, a Corporation, etc. The W9 is submitted to the Town and allows the Town to send you a check (much like, though not exactly like, a W4/W2 relationship allows you to pay an employee). Submitting this form is mandatory. The W9 form can be found at: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
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Description of Covid Impact. In your write-up, describe how you will use grant funding (such as: rent relief; back due bills; boost employee pay; inventory; upgrade CRM, POS or other systems; safe outdoor “breakroom” space at offices; restaurant outdoor dining changes; capital improvements to draw patrons back, etc.) You may use bullet points or include additional pages if you so desire. Please take this time to share with the Town how you have been impacted by Covid since March 2020. Include any information on loans taken out, any experience with back due bills (past/current), supply chain impacts, increases to staff pay rates, % changes in profitability, etc. Grants are currently capped at $5,000, however, in your write-up, feel free to include the total dollar amount you feel your business needs. This will help the dialogue between the Town and businesses.
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Submittal. Applications and W9 should be submitted in email to: Planning@moraga.ca.us or dropped off/mailed to: Moraga Planning Dept (329 Rheem Blvd Moraga, CA 94556)
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Contra Costa County Public Safety Candidates' Forum on May 3: Candidates in this June's elections for Contra Costa County district attorney and sheriff-coroner will address questions and share their views with voters at a forum at Diablo Valley College's Pleasant Hill Campus, on May 3 starting at 6 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook. The event will be moderated by staff from DanvilleSanRamon.com and is co-sponsored by a number of area chambers of commerce.The public is invited to submit questions for consideration in advance to gchannell@danvillesanramon.com. Read this event announcement for more details.
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Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, 16th Assembly District hosts
Responding to Hate Town Hall
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Zoom
Over the last few years, we have seen an alarming rising trend in hate incidents across the country targeting marginalized groups. When hate rears its ugly head, we have a duty to respond and make sure it has no place to hide in our community. To help facilitate conversations on responding to hate and terror incidents, I am hosting a town hall. The town hall will feature District Attorney Diana Becton, Founder of Antiracist Educators Rosie Reid, and Nancy Appel from the Anti-Defamation League. We will be discussing my current legislative efforts to combat hate, bias, and inequity, as well as resources for building stronger, more inclusive communities. RSVP here.
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City of Lafayette's April 15 Weekly Roundup
➡ Planning Commission Meeting on Monday Night
➡ Comments Due Monday April 18 on Housing Element Draft EIR
➡ Learn about Building Electrification on Friday April 22
➡ Contra Costa County Launches Initiative for Serving People Experiencing Mental Health Crises
➡ Are You Ready to Vote in the Primaries on June 7th?
➡ Share Your Memories of Going to the Park Theater
➡ New Exhibition at the Library Public Art Gallery: David Lew “Freedom of Abstraction”
➡ Put a Little Spice in Your Life - Salt & Pepper Shakers Event at Assistance League Thrift Shop
➡ Responding to Hate (online) Town Hall on April 19
➡ High School Students Can Meet Maggie Doyne at the Library on April 21
➡ Grand Opening of Las Trampas’ New State-of-the-Art Campus on Saturday, April 23
➡ Lafayette Earth Day Festival Taking Place on Saturday, April 30
➡ Annual Compost Giveaway for Lamorinda Residents on May 7
➡ Bay Area Bike to Work Day is May 20
➡ Community Events and Meetings
➡ Public Meetings
➡ Community Briefs
➡ Cultural Observations and Celebrations
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Networking & Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Lafayette Social monthly Networking Luncheon
Please join Lafayette Social for their monthly Networking Luncheon - a great opportunity to mingle with local professionals, learn about the exciting things going on in everyone's organizations, and explore our delicious local eateries. You can expect a warm welcome, a few shared appetizers, time to share info about your business and any current news, and learn more about other area businesses. Everyone will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch.
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Member & Community News & Events |
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Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:00-1:30PM
LOCATION: Community Center Hall or patio, 3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
*Donations may be dropped off before or after Masses* or communion distribution
Monument Crisis Center has requested the following most needed items to replenish low stock. Please: no glass, expired or perishable items
o Cereal
o Tuna
o Peanut Butter
o Canned Vegetables, Fruits, Soups, and/or Beans
o Macaroni & Cheese
o Oatmeal
o Rice
o Dry Beans
Paper Grocery bags – please, no plastic bags. Please bring any empty egg cartons.
Your food donations go a long way in refilling the agency’s pantry which continues to be depleted by those needing food assistance. Thank you for your continuing generosity!
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Calendar at a Glance!
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The 24th Annual Generations In Jazz Festival, April 20 & 21
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Sustainable Lafayette is hosting a free screening of “The Biggest Little Farm” at Town Hall Theatre (THT) on Saturday April 23 at 11:00 a.m. Details on THT’s website.
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Saint Mary's College Community Day, Saturday, April 23, 2022, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center Invites you to view the Award-Winning Film FANTASTIC FUNGI, Saturday, April 23, 7pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.
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Lafayette Juniors Lifestyles Tour, Saturday, April 30, 10am-3pm
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Lamorinda AVA 5 year (+1) Anniversary, Sunday, May 1, 12pm-6pm
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Girls Crushing It Pop-up Shop, Sunday, May 1, 2pm-5pm
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Do you have an event or announcement to share with our membership and/or the community? You can add your event to our online calendar, no login required (we simply need to approve it before it will display.) Add your event HERE. Questions? Contact holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series presents
Maggie Doyne Between the Mountain and the Sky
Thursday, April 21, 2022, 7:00 PM | Don Tatzin Community Hall
At age 19, on a gap year with just a backpack and $5,000 in babysitting money, Maggie Doyne made the extraordinary decision to improve the lives of children in rural Nepal, and never looked back. CNN's 2015 Hero of the Year, Maggie will share her experiences as chronicled in her uplifting new memoir.
Between the Mountain and the Sky is the remarkable story of one young woman hoping to make a difference. From a dry riverbed in the foothills of the Himalayas, her journey has led to the building of a children's home, school, health clinic, and more. This inspiring, intimate tale shows us that anyone has the power to change the world.
Tickets: $30 Includes a copy of Between the Mountain and the Sky. A limited number of free tickets are available for high school students (with ID).
Call 925-283-6513 ext.102 to reserve.
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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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Updates please!
Your online profile is search engine optimized. Include a full business description including key words that your potential customers and clients would use to find you. You can also add up to four social media platforms to the listing.
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Sign up for Text Notifications!
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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Join the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Committee!
We couldn't do it without you!
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival brings tens of thousands of people to our downtown. This event also raises tens of thousands of dollars for our local nonprofit organizations. Without our volunteers and our committee members it wouldn't run as seemlessly.
We need volunteers! The Committee will be meeting again in June and throughout the summer. If you are interested in attending and learning more email holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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