Weekly Headlines --------------------------------------------- Week of June 22, 2020
In need of some self-care and optimism? 
Join us for our first complimentary webinar of the summer.
Beyond the Conference:
Staying Connected

"Ignite Your Optimism
In Times of Stress"

Tuesday, June 30
Lunch & Learn Webinar
12:00 - 12:45 PM

With speaker 
Kristin Lincoln
Founder, LiveWire Consulting
Walnut Creek

To register,  click here . *

For flyer, click here .

*The webinar link will be sent in an email the day before the event.
BACK TO BUSINESS
Helping to define the "New Norm."
Webinar Videos

NEW TODAY - "Let’s Ask a Health Expert:
A conversation about Coronavirus."     , Webinar click here
To view video recordings of past  BACK TO BUSINESS  webinars,  click here .
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING
Wednesday June 24 | 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM
To register, click here
Zoom link sent by email the day before the meeting
Join us at our orientation for new members, existing members and prospective members. This Zoom meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, programs and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking, and ways to get involved.  For more information, contact Linda Vesneski, Membership Sales Director, lvesneski@walnut-creek.com
City of Walnut Creek “Rebound” Program
How the Rebound Program Can Help Your Business Re-Open
Let’s get outside and dine, shop and be together again, with social distancing of course! Helping based on feedback from the business community, Rebound is designed to be a comprehensive approach to helping businesses re-open as we transition through the COVID-19 crisis. Clck here.

Chamber member Chairs for Affairs Party Rentals & Event Planning have many ways to assist you. Outdoor Options , Click here . Tents/Displays , Click here . Contact them directly at 925-370-1300 or email: Sales@chairsforaffairs.com
PPP EZ Loan Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has just released a streamlined form for applying for forgiveness with your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lender.   EZ Forgiveness Application  (PDF) Note: Businesses that don't meet one the requirements will need to complete the  Full Forgiveness Application  (PDF). The SBA has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program. Check it out here .
Shop Local | What's Open Now - Click Here
Do Business With a Chamber Member - Clck Here
Restaurants & Speacial Member Offers - Click Here

Walnut Creek Parking
Street parking in Walnut Creek will be free until further notice. Please note that this applies to City street parking only, not privately owned lots. The City’s three parking garages are open and also free. Parking enforcement will be suspended until further notice. Safety rules still apply with no parking in restricted zones.Please consider patronizing the   Walnut Creek businesses that are open and providing essential services, including take-out restaurants
BACK TO BUSINESS

New - California Face Mask Requirements, click here
NEW What's open , click here .
 6/19/2020 | To connect with additional information ,   click here .
June Through August Reopening Timelilne, click here .
 6/19/2020 | Official California State Roadmap
to all Four Phases - click here
Drive-Thru Food Drive
Wednesday, June 24 | 12-2pm
3 25 N. Wiget Lane, Ste 130
Walnut Creek | For flyer, click here
WE NEED BOTTLED WATER & NON-PERISHABLE FOODS
Peanut Butter Pasta & Pasta Sauce Rice & Beans Mac & Cheese Snack Cups
& Snack Bars Canned Fruits & Vegetables PLEASE NO EXPIRED ITEMS
What's Not to Like?
Follow Us
In accordance with City and State directives, the Chamber office is operating virtually. While the Chamber office location is closed, all phone calls and emails will be returned promptly. We will continue to serve our members and community.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if we can assist you or your business in any way. We will continue to keep you updated in the weeks ahead. Updates will also be included on the Chamber website. Please visit  walnut-creek.com

Stay well.
Jay Hoyer, President/CEO
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive | Suite 100 | Walnut Creek | CA | 94596
t.925.934.2007 f.925.934.2404