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July 27
Chamber Orientation
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July 29
Civic Affairs Forum
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August 11
Blitzr Speed Networking
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FAQ PDF
Half-Cent Sales Tax Measure
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Reflections on the June Election & Perspectives on November |
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CIVIC AFFAIRS FORUM
Join Us
FRIDAY, JULY 29
9:00 - 10:00AM
Virtual
Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the forum.
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Catharine Baker
Former California State
Assemblymember 16th District
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Lisa Tucker
President, Tucker Group
Political Consultant
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Sales Tax Measure Goes to Ballot
By a unanimous decision the Walnut Creek City Council is placing a 10-year, half-cent sales tax measure on the November 8th ballot to provide funding to
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maintain and enhance City of Walnut Creek services and facilities, including crime prevention; public safety; disaster preparedness; parks/open space; youth, senior and arts programs; sustainability initiatives; local business support; downtown improvements; replacing aging recreation, aquatics and community facilities at Heather Farm Park; and other important services and facilities. For a copy of the 2022 Local Revenue Measure Feasibility Project Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
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NEW PRESIDENT NAMED AT JMH |
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John Muir Health Names
Mike Thomas President and CEO
John Muir Health has named Mike Thomas as the health system’s next president and CEO, effective October 1, 2022. Mr. Thomas currently serves as executive vice president and Chief Transformation Officer at John Muir Health. He succeeds Cal Knight who is retiring after more than 11 years at John Muir Health and a 40-year career in health care.
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Mr.Thomas will become the third president and CEO in the 25-year history of John Muir Health, which was formed after the merger of two hospitals and a physician group in 1997.“We conducted a national search that attracted more than 60 candidates. Mike continually distinguished himself and impressed the Search Committee with his vision for John Muir Health’s future and understanding of the dynamics of the local health care market, as well as national trends,” said Kathleen Odne, chair, John Muir Health Board of Directors. “His experience, leadership and relationship-building skills, communications acumen, and academic qualifications have prepared him very well to lead John Muir Health.” To read the article in its entirety, click here.
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SCORE SOME GREAT BUSINESS ADVICE |
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Larry Tessler from our partner organization, SCORE, has been mentoring and counseling Bay Area business professionals from the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce office for many years and remotely during the pandemic. Larry reminds you that he is still available to help you and your business succeed. If you need help and direction in
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starting a small business or having some business problems you need help resolving, schedule an appointment. Larry is happy to share his expertise in person at the Chamber office, Zoom, via email, or by phone. As always, there is never a charge for a SCORE counselor's services. To learn more about Larry and how he can help you, click here.
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Improve Your
Social Media Outreach
Social Media Marketing Tips
Social media should be a core part of the marketing strategy of every small business. It’s no longer a “nice-to-have,” it’s a must-do. But it’s also gotten more complex, too.
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New platforms appear, with some rapidly rising in popularity. In its recent analysis of web traffic in 2021, Cloudflare, a storage software company, found that TikTok was the “most popular destination on the internet,” surpassing Facebook and Google. What does that mean for other social platforms? And more important, what does that mean for small businesses? The answers to those and other social media questions can be found in Social Media Trends 2022 - How to Drive Success in the Accelerated Age of the ‘Now’ Consumer, a report published by Talkwalker and HubSpot. The Trends report covers the ten key social media marketing trends businesses should have on their radar in 2022. To download the Trends report, Click here.
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PLACES TO GO AND PEOPLE TO SEE |
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Chamber Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, July 27 | 4 pm - 5 pm
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
1280 Civic Drive, Suite 100
Chamber Board Room
Join us at our orientation for new members, existing members, and prospective members. This meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, its programs and events; public policy initiatives and activities; sponsorship opportunities; networking; and ways to get involved. Plan to follow up the orientation by meeting up again with everyone at the August BASH; details are below.
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Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!
Thursday, August 11
12:15pm – 12:45pm | Free Event
Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce for our monthly virtual speed networking series which is unlike Zoom.
Say hello to friends in the business community. Build new business contacts. All members & non-members are welcome at this FREE event. For complete details and to register, click here.
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AUGUST BASH
Hosted by
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, August 25
5:30pm – 7:00pm
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An evening designed for networking and fun.
Join us to connect with Chamber staff and Ambassadors, Board members, and members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. We will gather at Ethan Allen in their beautiful showroom near Broadway Plaza.
Free to Chamber members.
Guests are $20 and a business card at the door. Cash or check only.
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Membership Benefit: Walnut Creek Chamber members interested in hosting a Chamber BASH may contact Director of Engagement Linda Vesneski at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com or (925) 934-2007.
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To learn more about these
Chamber Member businesses, visit their websites, or better yet, visit their location and introduce yourself.
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Jeff Dudum
Brian Stranko
Greg Weitzman
Jack Bui
Wally Sadat
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TONIGHT
Community Forum
Homelessness in Walnut Creek
Tuesday, July 26 | 6-8 PM
Walnut Creek City Council Chambers
City Hall
The Walnut Creek Homeless Task Force is hosting a free public Community Forum on Homelessness. A hybrid event, the forum will be held in the Walnut Creek
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City Council Chambers, City Hall, and via s Zoom. The forum is designed to give community members and business owners a platform to learn about the homeless services and continuum of care available to unhoused people and those at risk in Walnut Creek, and what actions are being taken by the City and the County to address homelessness. Additionally, representatives from several agencies that work together to provide homeless services will be present. Virtual attendees must RSVP. Click here. For more information, visit WCHomelessTaskForce.org.
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Walnut Creek First Wednesday is BACK!
Come downtown to Cypress St (between Locust & Broadway) on August 3 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm for an evening of entertainment, art, beer/wine, food, activities, and shopping from artisan vendors. This year's live music line-up will consist of not one, but TWO stages! Explore all of what Downtown Walnut Creek has to offer at this family-friendly street fest. This is a free public
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event and all are welcome! First Wednesday is one of the largest outdoor downtown festivals this summer and kicks off the Walnut Creek Arts Around August celebration. Buy your beverage tickets, in advance – purchase a bundle and receive a FREE WCD String Backpack.
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Think there's nothing to do? You just may be surprised what's happening. Upcoming events include:
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Buyerlink
These member businesses are all looking for team members. Click here.
Chamber member benefits:
List your events, job opportunities, and press releases on the Chamber website. If you need assistance, contact Linda Vesneski at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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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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