HEADLINES: January 17, 2022 |
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AB 1400 & ACA 11
Single- Payer Health Care (Oppose)
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The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has joined forces with over 100 other local California Chambers of Commerce to oppose AB 1400 & ACA 11.These bills would create a new and exorbitantly expensive government bureaucracy, which would control and finance a state-run health care system (Cal Care) ultimately resulting in significant job loss to California. Similar proposals in the past have been estimated to annually cost more than $400 billion.
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LAURA LING
Award-winning Author and Journalist
A captivating storyteller, Ling is the author of Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home. As a journalist who has traveled all over the world to expose critical global issues, Ling inspires others not only to find hope and strength during our darkest hours, but also to focus on our common humanity in an increasingly divisive world. She most recently hosted the Discovery mini-documentary series, The Power of Kindness that looks at the scientific roots and benefits of being kind. She is also the host of Everyday Bravery, a podcast about overcoming life’s biggest challenges
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KARISSA KOUCHIS "K.K."
National Speaker for Tony Robbins, Corporate Trainer, Host, and Performance Strategist
With a background in organizational influence, Karissa blends communication theory with human psychology to guide people in advancing their skills in leadership, negotiation, psychology of achievement, sales mastery, and what she calls “overall badassery.” Karissa is most well-known for her work with life and business strategist – Tony Robbins. Karissa is also the creator and director of Unleash Her Power Within, the first and only women’s brand powered by Tony Robbins – and in its first year, more than 2,000 women graduated from the program. People describe Karissa with words like firecracker, raw, authentic, and electric.
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We're Coming Back to Gather in Person Again
FOR ONE EPIC DAY!
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MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022
SAN RAMON MARRIOTT
In-person Attendees
$255.00 per person
Or Choose to Join Us Virtually
(General Session Speakers)
$95 per person
To Make a Reservation
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Don't miss the opportunity to be uplifted, inspired, educated, and empowered at the
17th annual
East Bay Women's Conference
Keynote and guest speaker presentation
Speaker meet and greets
Breakout sessions | Exhibitor booths
Book store and author signings
Networking
Includes continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, afternoon wine reception & more.
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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) 934-2007 mhoch@walnut-creek.com
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For a EBWC Sponsorship Brochure,
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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
EBWC MARKETPLACE
Spaces Limited, Always a Sell Out
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Recruitment Underway
for Walnut Creek Commissions
Applications available now
for a wide variety of panels
Applications will be accepted
through 5:00 p.m. January 26
For more information on these and other open commissions, click here. Apply online and get more information on the City’s website: www.walnut-creek.org
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Will this be the year that you serve your community? There are a number of opportunities available to serve on commissions in Walnut Creek. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. January 26 for vacancies on the following City commissions:
Arts Commission
(2 seats vacant)
Design Review
(one vacancy, must be a registered architect to apply)
Park, Recreation and Open Space
(one vacancy, must be a City resident)
Planning Commission
(one vacancy, must be a City resident)
Transportation Commission
(one vacancy, must be a City resident)
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Applications Being Accepted
The East Bay’s premier countywide Leadership program is accepting applications for the
September 2022- May 2023 class.
LCC application is available here.
Please note: Applicants will be scheduled for interviews prior to the program kick-off in September 2022.
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Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau , Leadership Contra Costasm (LCC), the Bay Area’s premier countywide leadership program, accepts 25–30 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program. LCC is geared to people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. Topics include: Health & Aging , The Price of Justice, Business & Economics, Environment, Education,
Social Justice, Government & Politics, Housing & Transportation.
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If you are interested in finding out more about the program, please contact Bob Linscheid, President/CEO, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau on (925) 934-2007.
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FOR THE LOVE OF OUR MOUNTAIN |
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Save Mount Diablo Protects Almost 154 Critical Open Space Acres on Mount Diablo
In December 2019, Save Mount Diablo and the Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association (CMDTRA) signed a two-year option agreement, giving Save Mount Diablo time to raise over $1.04 million to permanently protect almost 154 acres of open space on Mount Diablo’s North Peak with a conservation easement.
Save Mount Diablo raised the necessary funds. And on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the parties closed escrow, with Save Mount Diablo successfully purchasing the conservation easement and thereby forever protecting this highly strategic land.
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“We are so happy and grateful to start 2022 by permanently protecting almost 154 acres on Mount Diablo! The land that we just conserved is contiguous with Mount Diablo State Park and other lands protected by Save Mount Diablo. I want to thank our terrific Save Mount Diablo supporters and our wonderful partners at Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association for making this possible,” said Ted Clement, Save Mount Diablo’s Executive Director.
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2000.
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GET YOUR SKATE ON!
Rain or Shine through January 23
Walnut Creek On Ice offers day and nighttime skating, drop-in hockey, skating academy, birthday parties, group events, private cabana rentals, and private ice rental. WCOI is the go-to destination for fun in Walnut Creek during the holiday season.
For all the Cool Skating Information,
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DROP IN HOCKEY GAMES
AT WCOI
If hockey is your sport, be sure to check out the drop-in hockey schedule, grab your gear, and head on over! Want to learn? Sign up for hockey lessons on the WCOI website. Thank you to Mechanics Bank Walnut Creek for sponsoring this exciting new skating activity.
WCOI is presented by
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau, Walnut Creek Downtown,
and City of Walnut Creek
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NEW CHANGES IN 2022 FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
New reporting threshold for small business transactions
If you are paid via third-party services such as PayPal or Venmo, or through platforms like eBay, Uber or Etsy, there are new changes to the rules affecting when that provider must report your earnings via Form 1099-K to the Internal Revenue Service. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 significantly modified the reporting threshold associated with these transactions, from $20,000 in total
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payments and 200 transactions in a given year, to a threshold of $600 in total payments (with no minimum transaction required). So, if you make $600 in a year,
that information will be provided to the IRS.
This rule is effective as of January 1, 2022 and impacts all payment transactions to small businesses and self-employed individuals who use third-party payment networks such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, Amazon, Etsy, eBay, or any other third-party payment networks. For a compilation of recent changes that may affect your small business in 2022, click here.
2022 Healthcare Coverage
Californians in the small business community can take advantage of the significant financial help provided by the American Rescue Plan. Learn more!
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PLACES TO GO AND PEOPLE TO SEE |
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Chamber Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, January 26
4pm - 5pm
Walnut Creek Chamber Board Room
1280 Civic Drive, Suite 100
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Join us at our orientation for new members, existing members and prospective members. This meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, programs, and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking and ways to get involved.
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NEW YEAR'S BASH
Thursday, January 27
5:30pm – 7pm
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
1470 N. Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free to Chamber members.
Guests are $20 and a business card at the door. Cash or check only.
COVID Vaccination cards or photos of card will be requested at check-in.
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Join us as we celebrate the New Year and the much-anticipated Grand Opening of
El Charro 1947 In Walnut Creek! Our hosts plan to welcome us for a fun evening of networking in their new home, while the Chamber Ambassadors plan to welcome them with a ribbon cutting ceremony. We cannot think of a better way to celebrate the beginning of 2022! Please join us!
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HOST A CHAMBER BASH IN 2022
For more details and a hosting request form, click here or contact the Chamber Membership Director Linda Vesnski, lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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Showcase your businesses at a fun, after hours networking event by hosting one of our Business and Social Hours (BASH). Typically held the last Thursday of each month, the BASH gives our members an opportunity to showcase their business and provide a fun environment for the community to come out and network, make new friends, and learn more about our local business community! Our BASH schedule fills up fast and is usually booked six months or more in advance.
This is a member only benefit.
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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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Eagle Canyon Management Capitol
Broderick WC Inc.
Benvenuti Ristorante
Enkasa, Inc.
TriNet
El Charro 1947
The Terrill Company
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Sicily
May 3 - 11, 2022
We're Heading to Beautiful 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
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Sicily
TRIP UPDATE
Virtual
January 19 at 5:30pm
Jet Vacations owner Carl Monticelli will update travelers and potential travelers on the current travel conditions for Sicily and explain the possible scenarios that may affect the trip and optional tours.
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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HOPE Solutions
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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Contra Costa Indoor Masking Order Extended
For the latest Covid-19 information:
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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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