HEADLINES: September 27, 2021 |
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WELCOME TO THE WALNUT CREEK CHAMBER BOARD
We’re honored to have you on our leadership team.
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Chamber Board Chair Margot Stanford and Chamber President Bob Linscheid are pleased to announce the appointment of four new Directors to the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. Joining the Board is Tosan Boyo, Senior Vice President Hospital Operations, John Muir Health; Kristin Connelly, President and CEO, East Bay Leadership Council; Audrey Gee, Partner, Brown, Gee, & Wenger, LLP, and Kathy Hemmenway, Executive Director, Walnut Creek Downtown. All four new Directors embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise, and energy to the table. “We are very fortunate to have them on our leadership team as we continue to strengthen and reimagine the Chamber,” said Linscheid.
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The Census & Redistricting in Contra Costa County |
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CIVIC AFFAIRS WEBINAR
The Census & Redistricting
in Contra Costa County
Wednesday, October 13
9:00 - 10:00am
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The Census
& Redistricting
in Contra Costa County
With our guests
David Twa
Former Contra Costa County CAO
Founder and Senior Partner
Guichard, Teng, Portillo & Garrett
Chamber Board Director
Zoom link will be sent by email the day before webinar.
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Are you curious about how the 2020 census impacted the communities in greater Contra Costa County? Did you know the new census results began a process of redistricting? What does this mean for us? How will it affect local governments and the business community? Please join us on Wednesday, October 13 at 9:00am when Contra Costa County Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, and former Contra Costa County CAO David Twa, who is managing the redistricting process for Contra Costa County as a consultant, join the Civic Affairs Forum for a conversation about how the census is impacting our county.
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Supervisor Karen Mitchoff was sworn in as Contra Costa County District IV Supervisor in January of 2011. She began her public service in 1981 in the office of former Sherriff-Coroner Richard Rainey as his Executive Secretary. She served as the Chief of Staff to former Supervisors Sunne Wright McPeak and Mark DeSaulnier (1987-1998); and she served as a fiscal and administrative analyst for the county's Employment and Human Services Department (1998-2010). Karen represents Contra Costa County on a multitude of regional committees.
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David Twa served as Contra Costa County Administrator from 2008 until retiring in 2021. He is currently a consultant for Contra Costa County and managing the 2021 redistricting process for the Board of Supervisors. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
JD Degree from University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Attorney at Law.
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Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries for Supervisorial districts after the U.S. Census. On September 20, 2021, the State of California released the California Redistricting Data. The Supervisorial Redistricting process must use the California Redistricting data, which is based on U.S. 2020 Census data and accounts for the population in state prison facilities to be counted at their last home address. The following summarizes the differences in Contra Costa County’s population between the 2020 Census data and the California Redistricting data.
2020 Census CA Redistricting Data
Countywide: 1,165,963 1,168,064
District 1 224,726 225,298
District 2 243,565 243,779
District 3 239,825 240,271
District 4 229,384 229,658
District 5 228,463 229,058
The County’s second Redistricting Public Hearing will be held on October 5, 2021. Learn more, including how you can provide input, at CoCoRedistricting.org.
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Chamber Civic Affairs
webinar recordings may be accessed at any time from the homepage of the Chamber website. Click here.
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Community Service Day
October 9, 2021!
Community Service Day is back this year, with a variety of outdoor projects available for residents to get outside and give back to our Walnut Creek community. For more information and to register for a project, 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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Lisa Jordan
Charles Jennings
Clay Smudsky & Nancy Koski
Elizabeth Talbot
Sheena Kawakami
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1345 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek
Tuesday September, 28
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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TODAY AT 1:00PM
Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Ambassadors and staff as they welcome School of Rock Walnut Creek
to the neighborhood .
"We’re so excited to show off our brand new school and tell you why our performance-based musical education programs are the best way to foster a lifelong love of music."
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since March 2021
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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, OCTOBER 14
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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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:
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: 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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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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COVID UPDATES & QUICK LINKS |
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Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result
If you haven’t already, CCHS encourages residents ages 12 and older
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Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result
As of Sept. 22, 2021, everyone 12 years and older must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative test result, before going to high-risk indoor businesses such as restaurants, bars and gyms in Contra Costa County. Workers at these businesses must be fully vaccinated or test weekly, starting Nov. 1, 2021. Masks are still required indoors, even if you show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
Health Order: Requiring Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result for High-Risk Businesses - 9/14/2021
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WHAT'S NEW
Tools for Businesses:
Free tool for scanning
vaccination QR codes:
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For the latest Covid-19 information:
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After almost 21 years with Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa,
Executive Director Joleen Lafayette announced plans to retire at the end of October.
Congratulate Joleen on our Facebook page.
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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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