HEADLINES: November 15, 2021 |
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The Chamber staff wish all of you and your families
a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office will be closed November 24 - November 26.
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IT'S TIME TO RAISE THE ROOF AGAIN! |
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Celebrating 17 Years of Excellence
East Bay Women's Conference
We're Coming Back to Gather in Person Again!
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022
SAN RAMON MARRIOTT
Your opportunity to reserve your seat now and with early registration pricing!
As EBWC attendees know, seats always sell out quickly.
Early Registration Pricing - In-person Attendees
If purchased on or before January 15, 2022
$255.00 per person; $295 thereafter
Or Choose to Join Us Virtually | $95 per person
To Make a Reservation
Keynote and guest speaker presentations| Speaker meet and greets
Breakout sessions | Exhibitor booths | Book store and author signings |Networking
Includes continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, afternoon wine reception & more.
Speakers will be announced soon.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn how you or your organization can become a part of this amazing day-long conference, please contact Marcie Hochhauser, EBWC Founder, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at (925) 934-007 mhoch@walnut-creek.com
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For a EBWC Sponsorship Brochure,
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Thank you to the following sponsors who will join us in celebrating
the EBWC 17-year Anniversary!
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2022 EBWC Sponsors as of November 1.
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Market Your Products and Services to More Than
600 Bay Area Women.
Monday, March 7, 2022
Reserve a Space in the
EBW MARKETPLACE
Spaces Limited, Always a Sell Out
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WE INVITE YOU TO OUR HOUSE |
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Holiday Open House
Tuesday November 30
5:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Dr. #100, Walnut Creek
Free to Chamber members & Guests.
So we may prepare, registration is appreciated.
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Holiday Open House BASH at the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau staff, Board Directors, and Ambassadors invite you to "Come on Over to Our House" for some holiday cheer! Please join us to slow down, catch up, and have some fun before the hectic holiday season. We look forward to seeing all of you.
Free to Chamber members & Guests.
COVID Vaccination cards or photos will be requested at check-in or a negative COVID test.
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Civic Affairs Forum
With Special Guest
December 14
9:00 - 10:00 am
Zoom link sent the day before event.
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Join us for a conversation with
Jamie Knox, Walnut Creek’s new Chief of Police, to learn about his background, as well as goals for the city that fosters transparency and creates a safe environment.
Founder and Senior Partner
Guichard, Teng, Portillo & Garrett
Chamber Board Director
Questions for Chief Knox?
Please submit to chamber@walnut-creek.com by December 10.
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WCOI is presented by
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau, Walnut Creek Downtown,
and City of Walnut Creek
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Help Us Bring the Sparkle
While You Shine
This Holiday Season!
BE SEEN AT THE COOLEST PLACE
IN THE EAST BAY
December 10 - January 9, 2022
For more information, please contact Shawn Filardi at the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce (925) 934-2007.
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Mayor Wilk and Councilmember Loella Haskew joined the Chamber Ambassadors and staff as they welcomed HealthBay MedSpa to their 1434 N Main Street location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. HealthBay® Med Spa offers a robust menu of services to patients seeking natural healing and aesthetic enhancements in the bay area.
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Healthbay MedSpa's Olga Izmaylova, Executive Partner (center in white shirt), Lilya Baghmouri, Executive Partner (with scissors) & Ameen Behzadnia, COO (center in black shirt)
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Say Hello to Our New Members!
To learn more about these Chamber Member businesses, visit their websites, or better yet, visit their location and introduce yourself.
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Y Media
New York Life
Artra Fleming
Kathleen Holm
Samantha Marie
Hiten Dave
Martha Echols
Grant Krogius, Dustin Rotstein
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Walnut Creek Homeless Task Force |
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TOMORROW
Virtual Community Forum Homelessness in Walnut Creek Wednesday, November 17
6–8pm, via Zoom
Free | Registration required at Eventbrite to receive link.
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The Walnut Creek Homeless Task Force will be hosting a free community forum on Wednesday, November 17, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The fourth in a series of forums, this one will focus on mental health services available to at-risk and homeless individuals in our community. These forums are designed to give both business owners and community members a platform to talk about homelessness in Walnut Creek, and to learn what actions the City and our County partner agencies are taking to address it.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27
LET’S GO SHOP SMALL®
THIS SEASON
‘Tis the season to celebrate old traditions – and make new ones. And, whether you
buy a festive sweater from a local boutique or grab a hot cocoa from your favorite
café, your support makes the holidays even happier for small businesses. And
don’t forget: This year Small Business Saturday® falls on November 27.
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Milk + Lily Portrait Co. is hosting a Holiday Market on November 27, Small Business Saturday, at Gather Walnut Creek. Shop for a variety of holiday gifts made by local businesses.
Milk + Lily Co., Gather, &
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2018.
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Holiday Family Caregiver
Boot Camp
Wednesday, November 17
Holiday Family Caregiver Boot Camp designed to help adult children survive the holiday season as a caregiver. The session will include ideas on how to combat holiday anxiety, learn some caregiving techniques to help reduce family stress, and offer practical advice and emotional support for the family caregiver. To learn more about the Boot Camp and to make reservations, click here.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2016.
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MEMBER BENEFITS & UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Your success is our business. From free directory listings on our website to monthly mixers to business development groups, a Chamber membership offers you a wealth of benefits. To learn more about how we can partner, contact our Membership Sales Director Linda Vesneski at (925)934-2007 or lvesneski@walnut-creek.com
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Lunch Hour Power Hour
Virtual Business Speed Networking!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Free and open to all business owners and professionals in Contra Costa County, California, and beyond.
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Chamber Orientation
NOVEMBER 17 | 4:00-5:00PM
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau | Board Room
1280 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
At this orientation for new, current, and future Chamber members, learn how to maximize the programs, events, policy forums, marketing, and networking opportunities we provide to build community connections and reach hundreds of new potential customers.
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Join us as we head to Sicily!
Tour includes visiting the cities of
Palermo, Cefalu, Erice, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa, and Taormina.
Optional Pre-Tour | TUSCIA REGION
April 30 - May 4, 2022 :
Optional Post-Tour | MALTA
May 11- 15, 2022
Questions? Contact Lynn Pauline, (925) 934-2007 x100 or reply to this email.
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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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ARM of Care
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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For the latest Covid-19 information:
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Come Inside a Moment
and Find Out What's Emerging Right Before Your Eyes!
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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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