News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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PPP2 starts TOMORROW!
The Lafayette Business Assistance Program is continuing to assist businesses and non-profits access federal and state resources to help mitigate the impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. To date, the Business Assistance Program has served over 150 businesses in Lafayette.
Are you eligible for this FREE assistance? Most likely, YES! If you own a business in the City of Lafayette with less than 300 employees, even if you are self-employed with no employees, you will most likely qualify for this free assistance!
The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be open for applications tomorrow, February 2. If you are interested in the PPP2 program, or need assistance with accessing other resources, please sign up with the Business Assistance Program here.
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Welcome Back Outdoor Dining & Personal Services!
Last week we saw the re-opening of outdoor dinting and personal services as we returned to the Purple Tier. We encourage you to Try Lafayette First! |
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
The following businesses joined the Lafayette last week. We encourage you to visit their website to learn more!
51 Moraga Way, Suite 1, Orinda
Kim McAtee, 925-381-3276
East Bay natives with over 30 years combined experience in the Lamorinda and East Bay real estate market. Everything we do is tailored for the happiness, success and peace of mind of our buyers and sellers.
Category: Real Estate Services
3650 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 225, Lafayette
Daniel Horowitz, 925-283-1863
Lawyers in Lafayette is a team of 7 lawyers and 3 paralegals who focus on problem solving and practical solutions. The team members have diverse backgrounds including an MBA, licensed real estate brokers, an RIA (Registered Investment Advisor)
Category: Attorneys / Legal Services
3650 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 215, Lafayette
Molly Northrup, 510-736-0973
Consultant, Business Coach, Branding, Marketing, Financial Guidance. Molly Northrup MBA provides a broad range of services in effort to help clients grow and manage their business. At Northrup Consulting clients enjoy the comfort and success that comes from a catered multi-targeted business approach. Molly has expertise in providing structural, branding, marketing, and financial advice. From website design to business management, she is experienced in facilitating most professional needs. Molly graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara in 2017 with a Bachelors in Linguistics, and continued on to achieve her MBA with AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS accreditation. Molly has clients in a variety of fields including Legal, Healthcare, and Technology. She has testified as an expert witness in civil litigation and regularly works in conjunction with a law group in Lafayette.
Category: Consultants
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership January 25-31, 2021.
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Through the Decades – Members of the Lafayette Chamber!
The Lafayette Chamber was started by a group of concerned business persons in 1947. To start off 2021, the Chamber would like to highlight the members who have supported the Lafayette Chamber through these decades.
We have now showcased the “Diamond Era,” five Lafayette businesses who have been Chamber members for over 60 years! They will be followed by Golden, Silver and Bronze Era members. Through the Chamber’s social media and ongoing through the Chamber's News/Blog page, we will re-introduce to you these businesses that have supported and continue to support our City, the community and your Lafayette Chamber.
Diamond Era Members (60+ Years of Membership)
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The State of Digital Marketing for Local in 2021
Tuesday, February 2, 12noon-1pm, Online
Uncertain about how to manage your digital marketing in 2021? Learn the “5 Virtual Pillars” of digital marketing that will keep your business top of mind for your most valued customers in 2021 and beyond.
- Small business advertising solutions that don’t include Google Ads.
- Get tips on simple adjusts to your website that will improve your SEO.
- Automating social and best channels for your industry.
- Why reviews matter more than you know and how to ask for more.
- How to update and keep track of your company citations across the web.
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Chamber Connectors - the Lafayette Chamber's Networking/Referral Group
We meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesday at 4:30pm. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 3 from 4:30-5:30pm.
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Is Your Personal Brand Working Effectively? - Learn 3 Ways to Strengthen It!
Wednesday, February 10, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
In a cluttered business environment, does your personal brand differentiate you and your business? Learn from brand specialist and photographer Nina Pomeroy the 3 things shared by all strong personal brands, and how to make your personal brand work harder for you. Plus enjoy the warm networking and camaraderie of all our monthly meetings! Free and open to all. Presented by the Mt. Diablo Business Women. Register here >>
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State of the City Address
Mayor Candell’s State of the City address will be held online on Thursday, February 11 at 6pm. The evening will include a presentation by Mayor Candell, introductions of City Departments and a Q&A.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Passcode: 814816
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Love From Lamorinda Community Service Project
Love from Lamorinda! Three communities coming together to help those in need. Thank you MVPC for showing us the need.
We encourage you to take a large zip lock bag and fill it with items for a homeless person. MVPC will then donate these hygiene kits to the Bay Area Rescue Mission who will distribute them to their clients in Richmond. They are experiencing unprecedented amounts of people needing shelter and support right now. They said these kits are very needed at the moment.
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The hygiene kits are a large zip lock bag with some of the following (suggestion): pair of socks or underwear, mask, snack, hand sanitizer, shampoo/ conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush / paste, soap, tissues, band-aids, lotion. These are suggestions- you do not have to do all. MVPC will also have a drop down on the donations page of MVPC where people can donate $20 a kit if they do not want to make them at home.
Join us, put together a hygiene kit for the Bay Area Rescue Mission and drop it off at one of our conveniently located locations:
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Join Formula 3 Fitness Sweetheart February Challenge and Win a Free Month! ❤
Looking for ways to show your teachers a little extra love this month? All Teacher’s near and far can participate in our free virtual membership now through the end of February. The best part, teachers or anyone who joins us virtually or for our outdoor classes can be a part of our February Sweetheart Challenge. For non-teachers it is only $20 per month for our virtual class membership and you can do your workouts in the convenience of your home. For those of you who live locally you can join us outdoors and online for classes for only $99 per month for a 3-month membership.
Let us get fit and stay fit together to take on 2021!
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Sparkles&Joy Pop Up at Pillar Cowork
Stop by with a loved one and pick up an amazing little treat and a drink to get a taste of the foods we feature from throughout the Bay Area. You’ll also be able to explore Pillar Cowork’s 5000 sf of office space and on-site childcare, while meeting the founders of both Pillar and Sparkles&Joy! Attendees will also receive a free Day Pass to work at Pillar Cowork, follow @pillarcowork and @pillarkids on IG/FB to learn more about our amenities.
We're offering our first time subscribers $10 off their first delivery, and current subscribers will receive a $10 credit to their account for referrals who subscribe.
Looking forward to seeing you and do hope you join our culinary adventure!
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And the Winner Was ...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our January mixer! Congratulations Pamela Double from Home Helpers for winning our give-away! Microhair Aesthetics skin care and wellness products can be used by everyone and if you are looking to purchase a gift for yourself or for someone else, please use BEMINE10 and receive 10% off of your purchase through the end of February. Promo code is for products only and is good through end of February. |
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Register now for the One-Stop Job Shop Spring Hiring Event!
OSJS is for employers who are looking for interns or entry-level hires. If you're a non-profit and need volunteers, give us a try!
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 10, 12:00-3:00PM
Pricing: For-profit Employers: $240, Government Organizations: $125, Non-profit Employers: $50.
Questions? Paula Conrad, Employer Relations and Internship Manager, Career and Professional Development Services, Saint Mary's College of California, 925-631-8280
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Black History Month is February!
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Although one month isn’t enough time to appreciate all that Black history has contributed to the world, it is an opportunity to be reminded of some of the significant events in history as well as some of the greatest leaders, thinkers, artists and activists.
Discover the many Black History Month resources available at your Library, click HERE.
For early readers, Lafayette Youth Services Librarian, Allegra, has put together a list of picture books for Black history month. Click here to reserve your book!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Give Blood. Help Save Lives! The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation and American Red Cross have teamed up to host monthly community blood drives. Donating is a safe process and healthy, eligible individuals are strongly urged to give blood or platelets.
For a limited time, the American Red Cross will test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service to our donors. To schedule an appointment go to: redcrossblood.org/give or call 1-800-733-2767 and use Sponsor Code: lafayettelibrary.
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New Member Posts on Social
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Please note: to signup 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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