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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Friday, June 3 kicks off the long-awaited Lafayette Art & Wine Festival PRE SHOW: ๐๐จ๐๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ณ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ in Lafayette Plaza Park
We open with the 925 Band, June 3, 6pm-8:30pm. Bring a picnic or purchase food onsite or at one of our local restaurants. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
The 925 Band is the East Bayโs hottest Dance & Party Band. The group has something for a variety of generations, playing musical genres to capture everyoneโs interest. 925โs repertoire includes songs from the 70โs, 80โs, 90โs, and 00โs to current hits and everything in between.
Join us in Lafayette Plaza Park for our Summer Series, Rock the Plaza every Friday evening in June: June 3, 10*, 17 and 24. The June 10 entertainment will be announced soon. The June 24 performances will be by Lamorinda Arts Council's Lamorinda Idol finalists.
Lafayette Plaza Park is located at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road, Lafayette.
The June 3 evening will also include ...
Local Artists:
Non-Profits:
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Lafayette Community Day is this Saturday!
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8:30am-2:30pm, Plaza Park, Lafayette, and at select worksites.
What to expect: a morning rally in Plaza Park, volunteer projects throughout Lafayette, back to the park for lunch, a band (the Traveling Wilburys Revue), a collaborative community-wide art project, a small nonprofit fair, other fun activities and recognition for all those who helped to make this new annual event a big success!
There is still time to participate! Go to LafayetteCommunityDay.org to register for one of the remaining volunteer opportunities, see the schedule of activities and learn more about our first Lafayette Community Day!
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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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Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Trudy Triner, 925-899-0809
We believe people are happier and more productive if they know, help and support teammates. PALEOVENTURES provides team offsites in nature where participants work together to learn simple survival skills, build relationships and have fun together.
Categories: Educational Services, Event Services
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3391 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite D, Lafayette
Rebekah Powell, 925-266-6784
The Gather Stories is a hospitality collective of creative entrepreneurs focused on bringing back authentic face-to-face connection to the world. We provide an event space, curated events, and workshops and classes.
Categories: Event Services
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Lafayette Chamber RENEWING Members
A huge thank you to the following members for renewing their membership for 2022 between May 23-30.
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Young Professionals May Meetup!
The Lafayette Young Professionals group is designed for the younger crowd ranging in age from 21-39 years old, with โyoung at heartโ 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.
You do not need to own a business or be a Lafayette Chamber member to attend! Employees welcome! The next event is a Poker Tournament on June 25. Details below!
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"Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer
The Lafayette Chamber will host our next "Coffee", via Zoom, on Friday, July 29, 8am. REGISTER HERE.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors
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.
Next Connectors: Wedn., June 15.
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Business Person of the Year Dinner
Friday, June 24, 2022, 6pm-9pm, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
The Lafayette Chamber is thrilled to announce John McCormick as our 2022 Business Person of the Year. We will host the award dinner on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.
John McCormick, co-owner of Lamorinda Music, took the reigns as President of the Lafayette Chamber in January 2020. Little did he know what kind of year it was going to be. We began the year with President John giving a beginnerโs lesson on the Ukulele to the entire board at our annual retreat. We agreed on all kinds of new programs along with debating social and political positions. We had a full agenda and John was ready for the challenge. Shortly after the retreat we found ourselves at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. The goals and projects changed and with Johnโs leadership, the Chamber was able to pivot to a new purpose, saving our local economy.
We all know the sacrifices and hurdles small businesses had to endure through nearly two years. John was so dedicated to help our local businesses, he asked to stay on for a second year, and oh what a year it was. During this most challenging time for our community, John not only provided leadership to our business partners, but also ran a very successful music store with his wife Colleen, and is now finishing his Masterโs in History from Harvard. During his presidency, our membership grew to over 620 members including 100 new members in 2021 alone. The Chamber worked with the City of Lafayette and Contra Costa County to advocate for our business community. By providing loan resources and facilitating online learning gatherings, Q&A sessions and updating changing Covid protocols as well as helping our restaurants create safe outdoor dining experiences all with the mission to keep Lafayette strong during a challenging time.
Learn more about John McCormick and the Lafayette Business Person of the Year at
We look forward to seeing you on June 24!
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Interested in sponsoring the Young Professionals Charity Poker Tournament? Reach out via email to Gian Panetta. |
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Don't miss out on your fellow Lafayette Chamber member's upcoming events!
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Lafayette's 25th Art and Wine Festival is only 16 weeks away!!
Wow!! Weโve been waiting 2 years to celebrate our 25th anniversary with you and now the countdown is closing in.
We are nearly sold out! Very limited spacing left. If interested in sponsorship, a beer booth or vendor booth please contact Sara@lafayettechamber.org.
The Lafayette Art, Wine and Music Festival is the biggest downtown party in the county. Donโt miss your chance to be a part of the celebration and festivities. 85,000 people strolled our boulevard and side streets back in 2019 visiting our commercial vendors, brick and mortar store retail fronts, dining in our local restaurants, browsing the art and handmade craft booths, tasting from a variety of food vendors and food trucks as well as sipping quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.
We proudly have 160 local businesses and organizations participating at all different levels plus another 200 art and craft vendors. Donโt miss the opportunity to engage. And we always welcome volunteers to join the festival committee. Cheers to the best 2022 event season ahead!
This week we thank our presenting sponsors and our corporate sponsors!
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Business Resources & Opportunities |
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Mt. Diablo Business Women
Summertime, and connections areโฆwell, not always easy because of busy vacation schedules and travel plans. So youโll want to take full advantage of MDBWโs all-networking meeting on June 8!
As always, youโll have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business to the group, connect in small groups at your dinner table, and network before and after the meeting. And this monthโs agenda is devoted to fun, unique and productive networking activities led by Trudy Triner, whose business in the field of team-building makes her the perfect resource to help us gain connections and ignite collaboration!
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MCE's 4th Annual Certify & Amplify Workshop
Join MCE's 4th Annual Certify & Amplify Workshop on June 14th at 12pm to learn about California's multi-million dollar Supplier Contracting Clearinghouse to understand how you can take advantage of the benefits available through this specialized certification. Businesses eligible for this certification are either women-owned, minority-owned, LGBT-owned, or disabled veteran-owned. Register today here.
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Community Encouraged to Support Local Businesses Through City of Lafayetteโs E-Card Program
To support local brick-and-mortar businesses in Lafayette that have experienced economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic, the City is continuing to offer the Shop Local Lafayette eCard Program.
โWhen you shop local, you are supporting local business owners and helping to keep the Lafayette business community unique, helping local workers keep their jobs, and also helping the overall community because a portion of the sales tax collected on purchases comes back to our community to pay for police, safety, road repairs and such,โ explained Administrative Services Director, Tracy Robinson, who oversees economic development for the City of Lafayette.
The eCard program is in partnership with Yiftee and is offered at no cost to participating businesses. For a limited time, anyone who purchases a Shop Local Lafayette eCard will receive double the value to spend at participating businesses in Lafayette. The City hopes this incentive will encourage customers to shop, dine or receive services in Lafayette, while generating more sales for local businesses. The Cityโs โTwice as Niceโ bonus card offer is only available for a limited time, and there is a limit of two bonus cards per purchaser. For full details and to purchase eCards, visit www.lovelafayette.com/eCard.
The program launched in March and was recently extended by the City Council, which has allocated $100,000 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (โARPAโ) funds for this program. Additionally, the City has removed the $5,000 program benefit limit per business.
Currently, Shop Local Lafayette eCards can be redeemed at the following businesses:
The list of participating businesses is subject to change at any time and additional businesses may be added soon.
Itโs easy to purchase a Lafayette Shop Local eCard. Simply go to the Yiftee website and select the value of your card ($10, $25, $50 or $100). Then, choose your recipient (yourself, family or friends) and send the eCard via email or text message. The recipient can use that value to make purchases at participating Lafayette Shop Local eCard merchants. For a limited time, you will also receive up to two bonus Shop Local Lafayette eCards. See Yiftee website for all terms and conditions.
*Lafayette Chamber members
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Public Comment Period for the Draft Housing Element
Comments regarding the draft Housing Element are invited from all interested parties. Written comments, including e-mails, should be directed to generalplan@lovelafayette.org no later than 5:00 pm on June 6, 2022. All comments received by this time will be considered prior to preparation of a final draft Housing Element and submission to the State.
Next, staff will review and consider all the comments received and then present a revised document to the City Council prior to it being submitted to the State for review (anticipated in June). After the State has reviewed this initial draft, the City will have the opportunity to respond to comments from the State before the City Council formally adopts the Housing Element, which is anticipated to occur in Fall 2022.
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California Statewide Primary Election is on June 7, 2022
Contra Costa Voters! The Primary Election is scheduled for June 7, 2022. Go to coco.vote for information.
The Contra Costa County Elections website has helpful information on Voting Registration and Voting Options. With the June 7th primary just around the corner, be sure you are up-to-date and informed on your choices.
The registration and voting options page has information on voting by mail, how to register to vote, voting rights, official ballot drop boxes, voting before election day and voting on election day, and looking up your personal voting information.
Election Day is an exciting opportunity for your voice to be heard through your vote. Be ready!
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How do I donate food?
Contribute a bag of food for Ukrainian Refugees with White Pony Express, 8 am to 11 am on June 4th at the drop-off station near Plaza Park.
There will be a drop-off station as you turn into Golden Gate Way next to Plaza Park. White Pony Express is organizing the activity and has requested these foods (or similar foods): Canned meat โฆ Salami โฆ Margarine โฆ Peanut butter โฆ Condensed milk โฆ Natural honey โฆ Raisins โฆ Chicken bouillon โฆ Dried yeast โฆ Ketchup โฆ Chocolate โฆ Ground coffee โฆ Tea bags โฆ Mayonnaise โฆ Chicken spread โฆ Cod liver, canned โฆ Herrings, canned โฆ Green peas, canned โฆ Vegetable oil โฆ Olive oil โฆ Spaghetti โฆ Rice โฆ Sugar โฆ Buckwheat โฆ Oatmeal โฆ Cream of Wheat
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One Lafayette-based nonprofit aims to drive major change when it comes to mental health awareness. At every traffic light, BewellCA plans to shine a light on anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation in youth. BewellCA co-founders, Graham Wiseman, Gail Miller, and Caroline Wiseman, with the help of Graham's sister Tracy Wiseman, developed a mental health awareness license plate to get the discussion going. (Read/Watch ABC 11)
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Summer Solstice Celebration
Drop in and celebrate the start of summer on the longest day of the year; classic taco food truck, wine margaritas, summer songs with Dougie Free, meet your local farmer and fisheries, and help create a flower mandala. For Kids itโs sunshine balloon hats, tattoos and a sunburst craft project. The event closes with a summer solstice reflection and a chance to journey through the labyrinth. Donations and drink vouchers at the door or visit CreeksideCommons.org to pre-purchase. Tuesday, June 21st, 5:30 - 8:00pm, 1035 Carol Lane, Entry A
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Volunteers Needed for Orinda July 4 Parade
If you plan to be in town, please consider volunteering for brief timeframes (itโs always fun!). Needs are as follows:
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20 adults for July 4 parade route, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Meet pre-parade at 9:30am and be stationed along the route for the duration of the parade, deal with monitoring/ controlling parade watchers and direct traffic. These folks will likely have walkie-talkies.
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4 adults for July 3, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Meet at the staging area: East Orinda BART Parking Lot. Set up for the event.
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4 adults for July 4, 8:00 am to 11:00 am (until entire parade is launched)*. Meet at the staging area: East Orinda BART Parking Lot. Line up and launch the floats.
Questions? Ready to sign up? Contact Chris Laszcz-Davis at
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Sustainability Award Nominations Now Open!
Do you know an individual, nonprofit, government program, school, or business that deserves to be recognized for their good work? The Leadership in Sustainability & Green Building Award nominations are open now and will close on July 1st. Nominating is fast and easy, but donโt miss the deadline!
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation and the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival present From Europe With Film: "Casablanca" and "Bunny Lake is Missing"
Enjoy two classic films on a big screen in all their cinematic glory!
Casablanca
Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 1:00 PM | Don Tatzin Community Hall
This award-winning film stars Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre and Claude Rains. The film was directed by Hungarian-born director Michael Curtiz and is considered one of the top 100 American films of the 20th century. Film tickets $5 each.
Bunny Lake is Missing
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 1:00 PM | Don Tatzin Community Hall
Otto Preminger's 1965 film noir Bunny Lake is Missing delivers Hitchcock-like suspense along with several great actors: Lawrence Olivier, Carol Lynley, Keir Dullea, and Noel Coward. This psychological thriller follows a young mother who reports that her daughter is missing, but there is no proof the girl ever existed. Film tickets $5 each.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Monday Storytime
Monday, June 6, 2022, 9:30 - 10:00 AM, Lafayette Library Reading Court Patio
Join Bel, of Bel and Bunna's Books, as she shares some of her favorite stories with you! Lafayette Children's Librarian Allegra will be on hand with fun take-and-make craft bags!
*Weather permitting. Bring a blanket to sit on the patio.
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Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation and the City of Lafayette Pilot Program:
The SWELL Center
Monday - Friday June 6th - July 29th, 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM
The Center will provide a space in which students can find community. Programming may include active and self-guided (boardgames, books, cards) activities, new friends, community projects, and support groups. Please note that no adult supervision will be provided. Drop In for middle and high school students.
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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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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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