News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Sara Regan, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Typical Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Closed Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-1pm for lunch.
Closed Monday, February 20 for President's Day.
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Lafayette Chamber presents “Getting your Business 2023 Ready” hosted by Pillar Cowork.
The Speaker Series will take place scheduled Tuesdays throughout the year from 12pm-1pm. In person and online options available for series with the exception of February 14.
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Speaker Series 1:
TUESDAY, January 24, noon In Person and Online
“Pay Yourself First: How a business owner can build their retirement savings.” - Presented by Eric Flett, CEO of Concentric Wealth Management
Eric Flett is the CEO of Concentric Wealth Management in Lafayette. Eric has over 25 years’ experience working with business owners, executives, and professionals, developing financial plans and investment strategies. Concentric manages more than $500 million of assets on their clients behalf and we are proud to manage the investments of the Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE).
Eric graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and started his financial career in the accounting field, where he earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Eric has been an active member of the financial-planning community and has served as president and board member of the Financial Planning Association of the East Bay. Eric and Concentric are active supporters of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and we frequently sponsor and attend many of the Chamber’s events.
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TUESDAY, January 31, Noon, In Person and Online
Alan, MBA is founder of Agile Digital Marketing LLC, a full service strategy and implementation agency based in Walnut Creek. Clients are in the U.S. and abroad. With 11 years of corporate marketing and engineering and SAAS experience, he brings a unique blend of experience and understanding of marketing best practices as they relate to the convergence of website design, SEO, paid search, PR, content and branding. In addition, he speaks, teaches, consults and advises startups and nonprofits and serves as a fractional CMO to companies.
Stephanie is a founder of fLO Content, a video content producer specializing in original, authentic, documentary style pieces that serve specific goals or strategic purposes for small businesses and nonprofits. Her background is in performing and developing original productions and as a corporate trainer. She strives to create immersive and valuable presentations that encourage the audience to think outside the box.
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TUESDAY, February 7, Noon, In Person and Online
“The Must-Know New Laws of 2023– how they affect you and your business” – Presented by Anthony Hyjer, Business Performance Advisor at Insperity
TUESDAY, February 15, noon, Online Only
“Staying Complaint in a Digital World – Keeping Your Website Accessible to Avoid ADA Lawsuits” – Presented by Craig Wacks, Head of Sales at AudioEye *Zoom Only*
Speaker Series 2:
Topics will be posted shortly, please note dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2.
This series is meant to give back to our community by providing knowledgeable speakers about business topics in today's world.
Please be sure to REGISTER for each event as there is limited "in person" availability. A Zoom option will be provided and a link sent prior to the scheduled date, please choose your option during the registration process.
Please note: Registration is necessary for each scheduled date.
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Lafayette Chamber RENEWING Members
A huge thank you to the following members for renewing their membership.
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Member Shout Out!
Cheers to a healthy home!
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Business Person of the Year, State of the City Address and Introduction of Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors
A dinner will be held in his honor on Friday, February 3 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. The evening will also include the State of City Address by City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri and the introduction of the Lafayette Chamber’s 2023 Board of Directors.
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Lafayette Chamber Member Orientation
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 5pm-6:15pm, Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the official rundown on the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, how to take advantage of available business resources, and how to participate in community events. Complete with a special welcome and presentations by Chamber Staff, Board Members, and Ambassadors, this is a special chance to get the inside scoop on everything happening in our community!
All members who joined in the last year or are new to your organization, as well as those who joined when our office was closed due to the pandemic are welcome to attend.
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Now taking nominations for the 2023 Lafayette Citizen(s) of the Year!
Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 10, 2023 at noon.
Criteria for Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year are as follows:
- Must NOT be a current elected or paid member of any City Council or school board.
- Must be a current Lafayette resident.
- Must be someone who has given of their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community, where people will want to live, work and shop.
- Must be someone who models excellence in everything they do.
- Must be someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
Previous recipients: W.B. Ellis, Ralfe Miller, Margaret Bainbridge, Mel Nielsen, John R. Jacques, M.H. Stanley, C.R. Turner, Theron Nelson, William Zion, Stanford White, Jack Hageman, Lou Repetto, Jop Van Overveen, Vern Odegard, Jack Marchant, Donn Black, Charles Franklin, Chris Adams, John Kennedy, Clifford Feiler, James Lloyd, Boardman Moore, Robert Augenthaler, Percy Whitten, Barbara Bupp, Irene Graff, Ed Stokes, Robert Fisher, Ernie Marriner, Ken Clifford, Don Young, Irene Thomas, Ned Robinson, Alice Johnson, Hirsh Morton, Sue Cross, Tom Cleveland, Herb Joyce, Skid Thomas, Su Stauffer, Tom Courtright, Lynn Hiden, Avon Wilson, Bill Wakeman, Richard Holmes, Guy Atwood, Connie & Mike Collier, Judy Garvens, Anne Grodin, Ellen Peterson, Norma Evans, Robert Wood, Mary McCosker, Budd MacKenzie, Kathy Bowles, Ivor Samson, Gwen Watson, Judy Carney, Jeanne Ateljevich, Team Library, Karen Mulvaney, Gayle Uilkema, Greg Moeller, Toni McShane, Marechal Duncan, Tom Steuber, Dick & Robin Holt, Donovan Jenkins, Don Tatzin, Rick & Janet Cronk, and William Fraser & Janet Thomas.
📷 Citizen of the Year 2016 Tom Steuber
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In Case You Missed It!
View archive of email blasts HERE>
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Celebrate Our Schools
Friday, February 10, 2023, 4:30-7:30pm
Lafayette Park Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo & Moraga Rd)
Join LPIE for a festive family night in celebration of all we have done together to enrich our schools over the last 40 years and the potential of what is to come!
- Games, Art, and Activities
- Perry the Magician
- Lafayette Student Performances
- Live Music by David Martin’s House Party
- Food Trucks and Restaurants
- A Special LPIE Announcement
Entry is complimentary; food and drinks available for purchase. RSVP HERE. Guests who register will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive a Valentine’s dinner for two! Must be present on February 10th to win.
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Resources & Opportunities |
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Expand your Community & Business Connections!
A great opportunity to connect with other businesses, exchange ideas, and make connections. Bring a friend & join the conversation!
Mark your calendars for the 4th Wednesday of each month, happening at different area restaurants. Advance RSVP required so please register today. **Everyone is responsible for their own lunch & beverages.**
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Small Business Help Office Hours - Hosted by SCORE
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. No matter what stage your business is at SCORE can be a valuable resource.
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has been partnering with SCORE for over 15 years.
We welcome our chamber members and community members to schedule a complementary meeting with a SCORE representative on Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
Mike Harris is our in-house SCORE counselor. Mike earned a BS with an emphasis on electronics from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from Santa Clara University. After a few years in engineering, Mike spent most of his career in high tech marketing and operations management. While continuing to work in electronics he helped manage his family retail business. After retiring from his career in electronics, Mike began working with small businesses helping them obtain working capital loans. Besides mentoring, Mike helps present SCORE business plans and financial planning workshops.
To schedule your appointment, please call the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or book your appointment online here. Enter your desired time frame. In person meetings at the Lafayette Chamber office are by appointment only and are scheduled every 30 minutes.
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Summer Camp Promotion Opportunities |
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Call for New Marketing Materials
It's the new year and the Chamber wants to make sure our community is up to date on what your business offers! If you've recently updated your promotional materials or business cards, and would like to provide copies to the Chamber office to display, or to replace/update what we already have, please feel free to stop by with any brochures, flyers, menus, cards, etc. and we are happy to place them on our display wall!
Contact AJ with any questions.
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Lafayette Juniors 2023 Lifestyle Tour - Sponsorship Opportunities
Our 2023 Fundraising Event
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, we will host our 24th Annual Lifestyle Tour, which brings together scores of Lamorinda residents to tour 6 lovely homes in Lafayette. The tour showcases home interiors, outdoor kitchens, pools, and play spaces. This year our event attendees will receive a keepsake printed resource guide, as well as an online interactive version, highlighting local businesses to visit and source from. Sponsorship opportunities are available in both half and full page options and will be full color. Placing a sponsorship in the Resource Guide is a wonderful way for your business to gain exposure among our most engaged local residents. Pricing is as follows:
Early Bird (now - February 1st):
Half Page: $250
Full Page: $500
February 2nd - March 31st:
Half Page: $275
Full Page: $550
If you would like to generously support our beneficiaries, please fill out our advertising commitment form online or download it and send it to Jenny Crist at jenniferannecrist@gmail.com. If you need advertisement creative assistance, please let us know and we can provide a “creative best practices” document. We kindly ask that you confirm your commitment to participate by March 31st.
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Leadership Contra Costa℠
Leadership Contra Costa℠ is a nine-month program organized by the Walnut Creek Chamber that brings together community members asking them to step out of their everyday lives, participate in monthly topics in a wide-range of subjects, and imagine a better Contra Costa region – and their role in creating it. The monthly day-long sessions include in-depth looks at arts and education, business and economic development, sustainability, health and human services, and government and political processes. Each day of this program gives participants the opportunity to learn what makes a truly vibrant civic life.
Leadership Contra Costa℠ was created to identify and promote the skills as a current or future leader, enhance the participant’s knowledge of the Contra Costa region, expand involvement in community affairs and increase communication among the most active and involved members of this community.
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Wallet & Purse Collection for Bay Area Rescue Mission
When their clients are starting their programs to transition off the streets they start with teaching them they need to carry a wallet / purse with identification and their necessary paperwork.
MVPC will be have a collection bin at the Chamber office. Items can be dropped off during regular Chamber office hours, Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm; Closed Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-1pm for lunch. Closed Monday, February 20 for President's Day.
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It’s a new year with some wonderful youth related opportunities on the horizon!
The Lamorinda Sunrise, Lafayette and Rossmoor Rotary Clubs are engaged in supporting the annual American Association of University Women (AAUW)-OML Branch hosted STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Conference at Saint Mary’s College, with Lamorinda Sunrise supporting it for close to 6 years now. In supporting the AAUW, we’ve had an opportunity to raise the bar on educational excellence and expand opportunities to over 800 young middle school age girls. The Conference testimonials are always energizing and very positive!
This year’s STEM one day Conference at Saint Mary’s College is being held on March 25, 2023. Fifteen (15), popular ”hands on” workshops aimed at 6, 7 and 8th grade girls will run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration opens January 23, 2023. Learn more here.
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The Weekly Roundup, January 20, 2023
Community Workshop on Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment is This Tuesday, January 24
The Safety Element is a mandatory component of the City’s General Plan which identifies natural and man-made hazards and disasters that may occur and how the City can mitigate harm and damage to the community. A key component of the Safety Element is the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, which identifies and scores vulnerabilities that may be caused by wildfire, flooding, extreme weather, power shutdowns, climate change and other hazards in Lafayette.
Join the General Plan Advisory Committee and other community members at Tuesday night’s online workshop for a discussion about natural and man-made hazards, such as wildfire and landslides, and how we can ensure a safe and prepared city for all. There will also be the opportunity to share your experiences with hazards and disasters and provide feedback on the draft Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment. Visit www.PlanLafayette.org/Safety-Element to learn more and register.
Storm Recovery Resources
Due to the damage caused by the recent series of storms, President Biden has declared a Major Disaster for a number of other counties in California. Read more on the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) website and on FEMA’s website.
At this time, Contra Costa County has not qualified for Individual Assistance from CalOES or FEMA. Eligibility is based on the unique damage and extent of impacts incurred locally and is based on specific damage thresholds. To demonstrate private property impacts, residents with significant damage should self-report their damages. Lafayette residents/businesses can do so via this survey. Residents/businesses in unincorporated areas of the County should use the County survey instead. Securing financial assistance is a lengthy process and is not guaranteed.
- What to do if you have damaged property
- Reporting damage to your property or business
- Debris Removal Help from voluntary relief organizations
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) available from SBA to eligible businesses and nonprofits
- Tax Filing Extensions
- Impacted public roads & trails in Lafayette
- How to prepare for future storms
- How to report flooding or fallen trees blocking public streets
- How to stay up-to-date
We greatly appreciate the community’s support in keeping our City safe; even after the rain has stopped, falling trees and mudslides could occur, so please continue to take precautions to stay safe.
Also in this issue:
➡ City Council Meeting on Monday Night
➡ Asphalt Waterproofing of Children’s Activity Deck May Cause Temporary Odor
➡ Learn About Spring Roadwork at Community Meeting on February 2
➡ Coyote Sightings in Neighborhoods
➡ Learn About Opportunities to Purchase a Below Market Rate (BMR) Home in Lafayette
➡ First Street Rain Garden Construction Update
➡ Playground Renovations Planned for Lafayette Community Center
➡ Movement Exhibit Reception on January 29
➡ BART Trackway Repairs Between Lafayette and Rockridge Stations on February 18–20 (Presidents Day weekend)
➡ Community Events and Meetings
➡ Public Meetings
➡ Community Briefs
➡ Lafayette Planning Applications and Major Development Projects
➡ City App Allows Residents to Easily Report Public Works Maintenance Concerns and Code Enforcement Complaints
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Lafayette Celebrating 175+ Years
In 2023, the City will be exploring and celebrating our local history. They are working in partnership with Lafayette Historical Society (LHS), to increase awareness and appreciation of our history including recognition and understanding of the indigenous people who were first on the land that is now Lafayette, as well as the Spaniards and Rancheros that preceded American settlers who laid out the built community that we see today. The theme “Celebrating 175+ Years” also nods to our future. Learn more about the year long celebration here.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's January 20 Weekly Update
➡ Humanitarian and Student Humanitarian of the Year are Honored at Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
➡ Board of Supervisors Proclaim January 2023, The 5th Annual Positive Parenting Awareness Month
➡ In Midst of Tridemic, Local Health Providers Join to Help Contra Costans Understand When to Reach Out to Doctors, Hospitals - New Webpage Offers Tips, Insights to Help People Make Best Decisions
➡ Storm Response 2023 Disaster Recovery
➡ Presidents Day Weekend: Free buses to replace BART service between Lafayette, Orinda and Rockridge Stations
➡ Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
➡ Homelessness Contractors Request for Proposal
➡ California Health and Human Services Emergency Resource Guide
➡ Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame
➡ Community Advisory Board on Public Safety Realignment
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Mental Health Information Workshop
Wednesday, January 25, 6 p.m., Community Room, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo
Anyone who has ever struggled with their mental health or has had a loved one struggle with their mental health knows that it can be hard to get the help you need. In order to share information and resources, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember, 16th District is collaborating with the Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley to host a Mental Health Information Workshop. This event will offer information on what mental health challenges may look like, how to help a loved one, and options to get support. The Clinical Director of Discovery Counseling Center, Dr. Nitsa Dimitrakos, will be there to answer questions and share her insight. RSVP here.
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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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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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