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.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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JUNE
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Spring Speaker Series Continues!
Speaker Series 2 Lineup:
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How to Achieve Efficiency in the Workplace
Jennifer Raftis is a Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) and SF Bay Area expert in organization, productivity and efficiency solutions. Jennifer founded Efficiency Matters, LLC in 2015 to help business clients conquer their organizing challenges in the workplace.
Jennifer is a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and is certified in Workplace Productivity, Residential Organizing, and Senior Move Management. Additionally, Jennifer is an independent representative for The Container Store and has extensive expertise in custom closet and space design.
Jennifer enjoys sharing her expertise as a speaker on topics including efficiency and productivity in the workplace and is a writer for the Lamorinda Weekly as an Organization Specialist.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time playing pickleball and hiking with her rambunctious Old English sheepdog. Jennifer and her husband have raised 3 children in the Lamorinda area and have been residents for over 30 years.
Please be sure to register for this event as there is limited seating. Please note: registration is necessary for each scheduled date.
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Hiring and Managing a Multigenerational Workforce
Katie Santos is a wellness business consultant who specializes in Human Resources and getting you organized. She loves helping studios, restaurants, and many other businesses streamline the running of their teams. She's created the processes, templates, and strategies to enable you to get rid of the stress and get back to what you love doing. With 18 years of experience in small business staffing in multiple states, her passion is helping businesses balance and maintain realistic and achievable goals.
Please be sure to register for this event as there is limited seating. Please note: registration is necessary for each scheduled date.
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TODAY'S EMAIL BLAST IS SPONSORED BY
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Our 1200 square foot space is versatile, intimate, and perfect for workshops/classes, showers, micro wedding receptions, performance shows, corporate events and meetings, dinner parties, pop-up shops, product launches, photography/videography space and more. Reach out today to set up a site visit.
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Welcome NEW Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Margaret Qualls, 925-785-9138
I am a fashion stylist representing a women's designer fashion line. I serve women of all ages and sizes (XXS/0-XXL/20). Clients can see, try on the collections and be styled at pop up boutiques in their home or mine.
Categories: Retail, Clothing & Accessories
185 Lennon Lane, Suite 200, Walnut Creek
Stephen Oldfather, 925-210-1717
We're a full-service independent insurance brokerage in Walnut Creek. Our agency has been providing insurance services to clients throughout the Bay Area and beyond since 1956. We are proud to live and work in our community!
Category: Insurance Services
500 Saint Mary's Rd., Lafayette
925-284-5546
The Lamorinda Spirit Van provides door to and through door transportation for Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda seniors. We are delighted to take older adults (60 years +) and persons with disabilities to lunch at Cafe Costa, to medical and personal appointments, errands, shopping, special events, social occasions, visit a friend, and just about anything else. We operate Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Categories: Senior Services, Transportation, City Government, Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs
3568 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Bronwyn Kopacek, 925-385-7077
We are a sustainable goods and refill apothecary that specializes in clean and powerful personal care and home care products that are locally and sustainably made in the Bay Area.
Categories: Retail, Beauty Supply Retail Store
Samantha Massaro, 510-325-3737
Online based hand crafted home decor + gifts.
Categories: Woodworking, Framing / Art, Local Artists
Amy Landgraf, 925-588-8185
At Rad Plaid Publishing, our mission is to grow minds, one book at a time! We are committed to creating and publishing high-quality children's books that engage, inspire, and educate young readers. Our goal is to foster a life-long love.
Categories: Publishers / Publications / Media, Local Artists
925-348-4247
We are 3 - leather - paper - fabric crafters.
Categories: Local Artists, Gifts
Susan Goldie, 925-285-9533
I'm an abstract mixed media and art-to-wear artist. My work is colorful, textural, and up lifting. Custom fine art prints, original paintings and fun merchandise are all available to order from my website.
Categories: Art Galleries / Art Studio, Local Artists
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Lafayette Chamber RENEWING Members
A huge thank you to the following members for renewing their membership.
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The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Oasis Cafe was held on Thursday, April 20! Oasis Cafe is open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm at 3594 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
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The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at LALA Dental was held on Saturday, April 22! LALA Dental is now accepting new patients at 895 Moraga Road, Ste 6, Lafayette.
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To start off Lafayette's Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 23, the Lafayette Chamber held a ribbon cutting to welcome Jim and Loretta Buck, owners of Pedego Electric Bikes Lafayette to Lafayette! They are located at 3539 Plaza Way between Sideboard and Hollie's Homegrown. They offer sales, tours, accessories and maintenance for Pedego electric bikes. View photos.
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Shoutout to Sustainable Lafayette for hosting at fantastic Lafayette Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 23. Thank you to all our Chamber members who participated! View photos!
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Kim Evans would like to extend to Lafayette Chamber members a 20% discount off a service when you book an appointment:
"Thank you Lafayette Chamber Members & Guests for attending my Ribbon Cutting this past Wednesday. We had an amazing time on April 12, 2023. If you did not have an opportunity to come by, no worries. I have a very special offer for you.
You can still take advantage of our special offer. Book your 2GORJIS Clinical Facial or Relaxing Massage and receive 20% off your appointment with us. Receive the special rate off when you come in for your service within 60 days of booking. Again thank you all for making our event a special event in Lafayette.
We specialize in clinical skincare facials, relaxing massage, custom waxing and spa body therapies along with Bridal Professional Makeup.
When Booking Online: Select Facial; Lafayette Chamber or Massage; Lafayette Chamber to receive your discount. You are welcome to call directly to book your spa appointment as well." Learn more and find the links to book here!
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals
The Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals hosts a wide variety of entertaining and educational events to help those looking to advance their careers . It 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.
📷 Photo from the April 13, social mixer at Headlands Brewing Company!
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Lafayette Business Women
A women-led business group. Shared experiences, contributed knowledge and skills, networking and collaboration opportunities. Empowering female entrepreneurs to build successful businesses.
Meeting once a month, typically the third Wednesday of the month, the group plans to meet at member locations throughout Lafayette at varying times from breakfast, bunch/lunch to happy hour and evening hours. Help us plan future events, take our survey!
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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Event date: Tuesday, May 16, 5pm-7:30pm, Downtown Lafayette.
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! We are collecting a waitlist. But please note, even our waitlist is full!
FREE Live Music – No Passport Required!
The community is invited to Lafayette Plaza Park for FREE live music by Acalanes Community Music Club (5pm-5:30pm) and ModernTone Studios musicians on May 16 (5:30pm-7pm.) No Taste of Lafayette Passport (ticket) is required to enjoy the live music. Bring a picnic or takeout from a local restaurant and your lawn chair or blanket! Learn more here.
Want to participate as a restaurant or business? Contact us.
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Vendor Opportunities for Rock the Plaza Concert Series
Vendor booths (for nonprofits and local artists) are now available for Lafayette Chamber members. Nonprofit and local artist vendor booths (only available June 2, 9 and 16) are $50 per evening. Contact us for more information!
Thank you to our confirmed event and entertainment sponsors:
Local Artists:
Non-Profits:
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival 2023
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our 26th annual premier community event showcasing the downtown business corridor.
Funds raised from this event enable the Chamber to provide our businesses and community at large with a variety of important services, program offerings, engagement, and resources throughout the year. We are also able to give back to our festival beneficiaries including Lafayette Partners in Education, many of the local school organizations and other participating non-profits. Get involved and be a part of the excitement.
New vendors and sponsors as of April 17-23:
Noah The Balloon Ninja - Local Artist Street Performer
Interested in opportunities related to the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival? Click here.
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Expand your Community & Business Connections! Join us for our April Greet Lafayette Networking Luncheon!
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 online at greetlafayette.com/events or on Eventbrite. **Everyone is responsible for their own lunch & beverages.**
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In search of a yoga, pilates, or fitness instructor!
In search of a yoga, pilates, or fitness instructor who is looking for a commercial space to expand their practice/business. I have a beautiful well-lit commercial space in Lafayette that I am looking for a perfect person to partner with. If you are interested please email hello@createandflowstudio.com or call 925-266-6784.
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Sweet Thursday Author Series John McCormick and Lafayette City council member, Wei-Tai Kwok
Unearth the origins of Napa Valley’s prosperity. Chinese laborers were once the backbone of Napa Valley. Throughout the 1800s, they toiled in the grape fields, hop farms, leather tanneries, and laundries, and carved out neighborhoods in towns throughout the Valley. These contributions did little to deter discrimination and Anti-Chinese Leagues sprang up to harass and intimidate immigrants like Chan Wah Jack, who ran the successful Sang Lung store in Napa’s Chinatown. In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act hastened the decline of local Chinatowns and these once vibrant communities disappeared while the industries they helped to foster flourished. Join John McCormick and Lafayette City council member, Wei-Tai Kwok, as they uncover the forgotten contributions of the Chinese people in California’s most famous wine region.
Join the Sweet Thursday Author Series on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7pm in
Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library to hear John McCormick discuss his book, The Chinese in Napa Valley: The Forgotten Community that Built Wine Country.
This is a free event, but registration is required at Tinyurl.com/sweet-May23.The doors will be open at 6:30 for coffee and treats and Orinda Books will be selling copies of the book after the presentation. This program will be presented in-person or via Zoom livestream.
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Nonprofits and our Arts Community
In case you missed it ...
Our next nonprofit email blast will be sent Friday, April 28. Send your submissions to Holly!
View archive of email blasts HERE>
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The Weekly Roundup, April 21, 2023
➡ Lawn at Lafayette Plaza Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
➡ Roundabout Modifications – Lane Configuration Changed
➡ Park District Launches Trail Use Pilot Project at Briones Regional Park
➡ Lafayette is Currently Leading in the Lamorinda Zero Waste Challenge!
➡ National Small Business Week
➡ City Meetings & Events
➡ Community News
➡ Register Now for Annual Compost Giveaway
➡ Friends Corner Book Shop is Having a Half-Price Sale
➡ Let’s Play Croquet!
➡ Lafayette Juniors 24th Annual Lifestyle Tour on May 6
➡ Save the Date: Community Conversation about the Lafayette Hillside Memorial
➡ Jazz Cafe Returns to Stanley Middle School on May 12
➡ Report Public Works Maintenance Concerns and Code Enforcement Complaints Via the “My Lafayette” App
Are you interested to know what it is like to be a police officer in Lafayette?
The Lafayette Police Department offers a Citizens' Police Academy to provide residents (over age 21) with the opportunity to learn how the police department functions. The program uses a mix of lecture and hands-on experiences including a “ride-along” with an officer. The Lafayette Police Department is taking applications for the Spring Citizens' Police Academy (April-June). Download the application or contact Cathy Surges-Moscato at csurges@lovelafayette.org.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's April 21 Weekly Update
➡ HUD Grant to Address Homelessness in Contra Costa
➡ CDC Updates COVID Vaccine Recommendations
➡ Lafayette Rain Garden
➡ Free Virtual Home and Worm Composting Workshops
➡ Mattress Recycling Program
➡ Get Ready for Bike to Work Day
➡ CCC Sheriff Hosts Junior Women's Academy
➡ Operation Documentation for Veterans
➡ People Who Make A Difference Awards - Deadline to Submit Nomination April 28th
➡ The CASA Tutor Program Needs Your Help
➡ Would You Like To Serve on the Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity?
➡ Volunteer Opportunities
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Now Hiring + Volunteer Opportunities!
Currently hiring:
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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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