HEADLINES: AUGUST 22, 2022

CIVIC AFFAIRS FORUM

Crime and Public Safety

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9:00 - 10:00AM

Virtual

To register, click here.

Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the forum.

Chief Jamie Knox

Walnut Creek Police Department

Simon O’Connell

Chief Deputy District Attorney

Thank you to our Chamber member, Pam Kessler, Publisher, Walnut Creek Magazine, for sharing articles from the August 18 issue of The Weekly Brief with our readers.

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Walnut Creek Magazine

Proud Member of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2000.

Walnut Creek's 2022 City Council Race Heats Up

Aug 17, 2022 ● By Harper Klein

With three months to go until the fall election, it seemed incumbents Cindy Silva and Matt Francios would not face challenges to their seats. Read about the two new candidates who entered the race. To read this article in its entirety, click here. To read A Conversation with Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor Karen Mitchoff by Walnut Creek Magazine Publisher Pam Kessler, click here.

Inflation Reduction Act 2022

is signed into law

​​​​​The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has officially been signed into law. This new legislation includes robust investments that will support the small business ecosystem, particularly affordable healthcare and clean energy. To read more, click here.

How the Inflation Reduction Act benefits the

small business ecosystem

Free Virtual Event

Wednesday, August 24

11:00 AM

Register here.

Join White House staff and Small Business Majority for a briefing to learn about how the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit the small business ecosystem. Speakers include Michael Negron, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at The White House and John Arensmeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority.

Youth Leadership Opportunities

Opportunities for

 Walnut Creek Youth

in Grades 9 -12

The Walnut Creek City Council approved “A Seat at the Table”, a proposal from the Youth Leadership Commission that will test the inclusion of youth members on City Commissions. The one-year pilot program will see youth members appointed to the Arts, Park, Recreation & Open Space (PROS), and Transportation Commissions. Passionate, engaged Walnut Creek residents in grades 9-12 are encouraged to take a seat at the table and apply. For more information and a link to the application,click here.

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. Our members at Il Fornaio will be providing light bites to enjoy.

Free to Chamber members.

Guests are $20 and a business card at the door. Cash or check only. 

To learn more about these

Chamber Member businesses, visit their websites, or better yet, visit their location and introduce yourself.

Habitat for Humanity EBSV

Ronda Carlson

Urs Waxing/ Urs Threading

Prashant Manandhar

Payroll Vault

Cindy Thompson

The Corio Group

Aeysha Corio 

Alzheimer's Association

Maya Geurtsen

Police and Fire: The Fallen Heroes

Shelby Short

Think there's nothing to do? You just may be surprised what's happening. Upcoming events include:

Alzheimer's Association

Business Community Happy Hour

Broadway Plaza's

Summer Concert Series

Movable Feast

Arts Around August

The Diablo Ballet

California Symphony

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Ballet School

Mountain Shadow Film Society

International Film Showcase

For information on other happenings, visit the Chamber website calendar.