HEADLINES: August 23, 2021 |
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BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
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Bob Linscheid
Chamber President/CEO
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau
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The Walnut Creek Chamber Board empowered its Nominating Committee to begin the process of selecting new Directors to serve on the Board of Directors. Committee Chair and Chamber Chair-Elect Ed Del Beccaro will lead the effort, and President/CEO Bob Linscheid will staff the committee. Members in good standing are eligible to serve on Board.
Members are encouraged to reach out to Bob Linscheid at bobl@walnut-creek.com if there is interest in serving on the Board.
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TRUE LEADERS ARE EXPERT AMBASSADORS |
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Chamber Ambassador
Vito LoGrasso is a lifelong resident of Contra Costa County. Working in the family business in Antioch, Johnny’s Market, gave him a strong foundation in customer service. He graduated from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga with a B.S. in Business Administration. In 2009, while helping buyers and sellers protect themselves with home warranties, he obtained his real estate license. “My goal is to reduce the fear and concerns associated with selling or purchasing a home - even making it fun!" Vito gives back to the community by serving as a Walnut Creek Chamber Ambassador, volunteer van driver for the City of Pleasant Hill, and serves on the Contra Costa Board of Realtors Grievances committee.
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His greatest joy is having a loving wife and two sons who are both currently serving our country. Go Navy!
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2020
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What is a Chamber Ambassador?
Ambassadors actively advocate for the Chamber, communicating the benefits, programs and privileges of becoming a Chamber member. Through enthusiastic Chamber representation, Ambassadors seek opportunities to educate, promote and share the benefits of Chamber membership with the business community. Serving as an Ambassador offers a great deal of visibility and builds credibility for your own business, while generating stronger relationships for the Chamber in the business community.
Become an Ambassador!
The Ambassador team welcomes new members to join them. If interested in learning more or attending their next meeting, please contact Chamber Membership Director Linda Vesneski. (925) 934-2007 or
lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
Meet Vito, Linda, and other Chamber Ambassadors at the upcoming
Ribbon Cutting ceremonies at
Blades Co. Barbershop
and Salon Hanover
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Did you miss our August Back to Business webinar with guest Brian Hirahara, one of Walnut Creek's preeminent developers? If so, you may watch the recording now or at your leisure. Click here.
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Managing California’s Drought: Learn How Industry Experts Are Adapting
Thursday, August 26, noon to 1pm
Join MCE to hear from our expert Panel and ask questions as we discuss how the Bay Area’s water and energy resources are impacted by your drought conditions. This PowerHour will look at the energy/electricity impacts of our current drought conditions, and how our water infrastructure is dependent on energy. Experts from the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Marin Municipal Water District, Treasury Wine Estates and Rising Sun Center for Opportunity will discuss how they're managing drought conditions and reducing water and energy use. Register Here!
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LEADING WITH PURPOSE
THE NEED
The East Bay needs more people ready to to run for office who care and are equipped to make our region a better place.
Apply for Build the Bench
Democratic participation is key to the East Bay continuing to thrive. That’s why we launched our own candidate training program designed to help local leaders run and win elected office. click here.
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Contra Costa County began mailing ballots to registered voters Friday, a month ahead of the recall election targeting
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Voters should have already received information guides, the county said in a statement. Anyone who does not receive a ballot by
August 30 should call
925-335-7800.
Don't forget that the state allows you to sign up to track your ballot throughout the process. Click here.
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California Comeback with Treasurer Fiona Ma: What's in the budget package for entrepreneurs and small business owners
TODAY FREE Webinar
Tuesday, August 24 | 1:00 PM
The California legislature recently passed the $100 billion California Comeback Plan, which includes the biggest economic recovery package in California history. Please join State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Small Business Majority as we discuss the new entrepreneurship programs included in the California Comeback Plan, including the reopening of the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant and more. We will also discuss how CalSavers, a free individual retirement account (IRA) for small business employees, can help you rehire your workforce. For complete details and to register, 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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Clay Smudsky & Nancy Koski
Elizabeth Talbot
Sheena Kawakami
Efi Lubliner
Matt Shupe
Susan DArcangelo
Jason Brittingham
Steve Davidson
Suzanne Martin
Amanda Pinkham
Lila Owens
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Praetorian Public Relations
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2021
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
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Win.
Praetorian Public Relations was founded in 2013 in San Francisco. The concept was simple: leverage the latest technology and techniques, marshal budgets effectively, and most importantly -- win.
Not every business, organization, campaign, or elected official can afford a PR department or hire a world-famous Manhattan advertising agency. Praetorian Public Relations is here to fill that void. Every one of our client relationships is completely personalized and dynamic -- we won’t send you a generic and needlessly bloated proposal -- but one designed to win.
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Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and staff as we welcome
Blades Co. Barbershop
in their new location at the Orchards Shopping Center with a ribbon cutting.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2021
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, August 24 - 11:30am
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
2355 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
(Next to Mod Pizza)
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Ribbon Cutting
Client Appreciation Party
Wednesday September 1
5:00 – 10:00 PM
1401 N. Broadway Suite 120,
Walnut Creek
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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and an evening of outdoor fun celebrating the new Co-ownership of Salon Hanover with Krystal Kerkezian and Gina Deluca. We will have a DJ and dancing on Cypress. Havana’s will provide tapa’s and we will have refreshments. We look forward to seeing you all.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since August 2019
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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, SEPTEMBER 9
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
AUGUST 25, 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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On the first and third Tuesdays each month, meet with other Chamber members to build new relationships, share marketing strategies, present your business story, and brainstorm on growth ideas in one of our Business Links groups. Email us for details, chamber@walnut-creek.com.
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Connect with other members
The Walnut Creek Chamber Business Links leads program—open to Chamber members only—is a lively, non-compete networking and business development opportunity for enthusiastic business professionals, offering the power of high-speed connectivity with the personal touch of a handshake. Business Links is about building relationships, sharing business growth ideas, exchanging qualified business leads, and generating momentum by connecting professionals with other professionals, and linking them to prospects and power partners.
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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:
Efi Lubliner
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: 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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All people, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear face coverings in public indoor settings in in Contra Costa County until further notice. Click here.
For the latest Covid-19 information:
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is now offering COVID-19 booster vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people, following new state and federal health guidelines. For all the latest information for Contra Costa County, click here.
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What's the buzz behind this photo?
To find out,
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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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