News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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Tuesday Talk Series:
Taking Control of Debt
Tuesday, July 13, 12 noon, Online
Many Americans are significantly in debt. So, if you are feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. The good news is you can start eliminating it. Regardless of the type of debt you are in – credit card, student loans, car loans or something else – it’s important to know you can get out of debt. It won’t happen overnight, but being debt-free is possible once you make a commitment and a plan.
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Tuesday Talk Series:
GOOGLE™ FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12noon-1:00pm, Online
Join Molly Northrup for a Tech Talk discussing how you can use Google tools in your business!
- Google Drive
- Google My Business
- Google Search Console
- Google Calendar
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Chamber Connectors!
Our next Chamber Connectors meeting will be IN PERSON! Hurray! We will meet in the Lafayette Chamber Conference Room, Wednesday, July 21, 4:30pm-5:30pm.
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"Coffee" with Mayor Susan Candell
City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell will have updates regarding Councilmember Burk's replacement, safety around schools, ARPA relief funds, and State and regional issues.
Join us for "coffee" and get a chance to meet and speak with Mayor Candell on issues that are important to you. Registration required for Zoom link. Register here.
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Don’t miss your chance to promote your business at Lafayette’s End of Summer Party! Advertise in The Grapevine® The Official Coupon Book of The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. The Grapevine® has over 39 years experience in direct mail advertising in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Blackhawk, Alamo, San Ramon, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Concord & Clayton. We are ready to assist you with your promotion! Call 925-284-2651 or text 925-212-0660 or visit TheGrapevineCouponBook.com for more information.
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Welcome to the Chamber!
The following businesses/organizations joined the Lafayette Chamber over the last two weeks! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite E, Lafayette, CA
Cheyenne Lofthouse-Wolf, 925-699-7512
2 Girls One Plant is a houseplant shop that has a huge emphasis on bringing the community together, improving mental health and providing a safe space.
Categories: Nursery, Event Services
2303 Camino Ramon #204, San Ramon, CA
Sarah Sesseman, 925-204-6251
Our staff here at Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon is proud to serve the local community. We help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.
Category: Employment Agency
111 Arthur Rd., Martinez, CA
Kelly McClellan, 925-655-7528
Fresh Coat Restoration is a fully insured and licensed company providing a wide range of products and services including fencing, restoration, staining, arbors, custom iron and repairs.
Categories: Contractor / Construction, Home Improvements
Lafayette, CA
Zhaleh Boubehrezh, 415-769-8704
This is organic home bakery with a taste of Persian sweets.
Categories: Artisan Small Craft Food, Bakery
20 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA
Heather Hornbrook, 925-392-0926
Row House is more than just a workout; it’s about people, connection, strength and community. Each workout produces maximum results, working 85% of muscles with a balance of aerobic endurance and muscular strength.
Category: Fitness / Health Clubs
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership June 28-July 11, 2021.
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Citywide Sidewalk Sale
Welcome Back Lafayette! The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are promoting a Citywide Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 31.
Thank you to the following Chamber members for confirming participation!
Anyone interested in participating should email holly@lafayettechamber.org as we will be listing and promoting all participating Lafayette businesses on the website and social posts!
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It!
➧ Places to Cool and Heat Safety Tips
➧ COVID-19 Cases Have Recently Increased in Contra Costa
➧ 78.9% of Contra Costa Residents Have Received at least one Vaccine Dose, those who are Unvaccinated Remain at Risk, with 7.1 per 100,000 Unvaccinated People Contracting COVID
➧ Contra Costa County Library Increases Hours at 17 Libraries
➧ Contra Costa Animal Services/PetHub Partnership 21st Century Pet Identification
➧ State Vaccine Verification System
➧ Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Happy Valley Road Embankment Repair Project
➧ Wildfire Risk to Communities Website
➧ Measure X Community Advisory Board Seeks Public Input
➧ And more!!
➧ Take the City’s Mission Statement Survey!
➧ Summer Roadwork Projects
➧ Construction of the Happy Valley Road Embankment Repair Project to Start on Thursday, July 15
➧ CPUC Issues Additional Guidelines Regarding Public Safety Power Shutoffs
➧ Lafayette Community Conversation Series on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
➧ And more!!
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Lafayette Chamber's July Community Outreach Project
Hope Solutions 2021 Backpack Drive: Would you like to bring a smile to a child’s face? Our Annual Backpack Drive helps equip formerly homeless and low-income students for a successful 2021-2022 school year. This year we plan on delivering over 400 backpacks filled with school supplies and treats students need to be successful in school. Our backpack drive is one of our most popular engagement opportunities. Join us now and tell a friend how they can make a difference in a student’s life!
The deadline to participate is July 24th! If you have any questions about Hope Solutions’ Annual Backpack Drive, please contact Sandibel Arnold at sarnold@hopesolutions.org or call 925-788-3676.
Hope Solutions (formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing) heals the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing solutions and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals. Learn more: hopesolutions.org
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Supporting our Local Non Profits
Did you know the Lafayette Chamber has over 80 non profit members? Each month the Chamber sends email blasts showcasing our non profit members and our arts community members. Please consider supporting these members so they may support those in need in our community. Read the July Non Profit issue at here! Look for our Arts Community email blast on Thursday, July 15.
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Business Opportunities & Resources |
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Mt. Diablo Business Women's Monthly Meeting: Change Your Approach & Increase Sales Now!
Wednesday, July 14, 11:30am, 1:15pm, Zoom
We’ve re-opened! Now what?... We’re hearing and seeing that some important aspects of conducting business have changed. One of those is sales and business development. Our featured July speaker, Beatrice Stonebanks, is a Business Development Specialist who tells us that traditional assertiveness and tenacity are no longer the leading tools for increasing your sales. Read on to see why we’re so eager to learn from Beatrice how we can sell our products and services more effectively in this post-pandemic environment.
Join us on July 14 to hear Beatrice Stonebanks. Take advantage of the opportunity to introduce yourself to the group, plus enjoy our smaller-group networking too. And enjoy the warmth and camaraderie that all Mt. Diablo Business Women bring to our meetings! Register here.
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Special Offer for Chamber Members
During the month of July, Pillar Cowork & Pillar Kids is offering special pricing for our Chamber members and Refresh & Connect Mixer attendees: 20% off membership or 1-time $50/day office rental. To take advantage of this offer you can sign up through the registration link here (use coupon code CHAMBER20 applied at checkout), or email info@pillarcowork.com to reserve office space.
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Member Events & Announcements |
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White Pony Express Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Love in Action!
White Pony Express’ Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) Program is a joint effort between White Pony Express and RecycleSmart that creates a new platform for community service and food rescue – connecting volunteers with smaller food donations they can personally deliver in real-time.
This program was designed to expand WPE’s ability to pick up and deliver donations from local restaurants, caterers, and cafeterias. These small businesses will be required to have an edible food waste collection service agreement in place with a local organization by 2024. We are here to help!
Volunteers can ‘claim’ a delivery at their convenience and are welcome to pile the kids in the car for occasional (or weekly) service runs. These food rescue heroes will act as the connectors between abundance and need – all of us taking care of all of us in action!
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Spotted on Mount Diablo Boulevard, the first hint of what’s to come.
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Contra Costa Con 2
Sunday, July 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hilton Concord Hotel
Contra Costa Con 2 returns to Concord July 18 at the Hilton Concord Hotel with comics, LEGO, toys, apparel, collectibles, art and much more at the family-friendly show hosted by Bay Area Festivals. The featured guests from the entertainment world include two “Star Wars” performers and a Power Ranger, plus Elephant (aka Gerald) and Piggie on the Contra Costa Con red carpet. A free, family-friendly Cosplay Costume Contest for attendees will feature cash prizes. Kids under 10 are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.ContraCostaCon.com with a $2 Toy Buck included with each advance sale. Door sales begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Hilton on July 18. |
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Dive into DVC's Piranha Pool!
This Fall 2021 DVC will be holding our third annual Piranha Pool Pitch Competition (our version of Shark Tank!) Over the course of the semester, student teams develop business plans and pitch them to judges for cash prizes (plus gain experience, bragging rights, material for their resumes, and networking connections).
All DVC students, including those enrolled in small business management and entrepreneurship classes, are encouraged to participate in the competition.
We are seeking business mentors to meet virtually with student teams on a weekly basis. This is a great way for you to share your experience and knowledge to help our students learn valuable concepts and skills to prepare them for their future careers. As a mentor, you would work with a student team (or two!) over the course of the semester. Your role as a mentor would be to give feedback to your student team and keep them on track with their business plan and pitch. You and your team would select the best day/time to meet. As a mentor, your time commitment would be an hour (or more, if desired) weekly from mid-September to the end of November.
You can also watch this video from the competition in 2019 (our 2020 competition was virtual).
Key dates are listed below with some details still being finalized:
Wednesday, Sept. 1-Mentor Orientation Meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, Sept. 22-Pitch Kickoff Meeting with students at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Most Tuesdays-Speakers highlighting business plan topics 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Friday, Nov. 19-Pitch Competition-Round 1 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 3-Pitch Competition-Final Round 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Don't have enough time to be a mentor? Here is another way you can participate in the pitch competition: Be a Judge! You could judge the student teams’ presentations on November 19 or December 3. Your time commitment would be three to four hours.
Please consider these great opportunities to help our DVC students! Please contact Mariam Worsham at MWorsham@dvc.edu or Lo Ann Winkler at LWinkler@dvc.edu if you (or someone you know!) are interested. Thank you in advance!
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Seeking Shared Office Space
I am a solo attorney with one part-time staff and I am looking for office space to share in Lafayette. I live in Lafayette and would like space close to home. I want to share space with others (e.g.: CPA firm, attorneys, financial advisors). I need an office for me, limited space for one staff, and to have regular use and access to a conference room. If you have space available, please contact me at Stefanie@TrustStefanie.com / 510-684-8365. -- Stefanie West. |
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Cribbage Club Seeking New Playing Venue
An American Cribbage Congress (ACC) member club is in need of a new place to play their weekly local tournaments. Do you have a small meeting room available for 6 – 8 (sometimes 10 and hoping to grow) people, with a long rectangular table(s) so that the players could sit across from each other as they play? They play on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm. The group does not have any budget to rent a room, so they’re relying on your good nature. Please contact Pat Welsh at patwelsh@astound.net or 925-788-2407 with questions or possibilities. |
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An Invitation from Chris Coons' Family
Dear Family and Friends,
It is with sadness we share that Chris passed away May 23, 2021 peacefully at her home, with the sun on her face and surrounded by family and friends.
We carry with us our loving mother and grandmother. She gifted us with many joyful memories and led by example. She always found time to participate in community organizations, contribute to campaigns and guide others to their calling. The love and support from her community that she was graced with in life blessed all her days.
Please Join Us for A Celebration of Life
In Loving Memory Of Christibel Alberta Coons
March 11, 1928 – May 23 2021
July 24, 2021 at 1:00pm, The Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
If you would like to view the celebration of Chris’s life via live stream as we celebrate, or view anytime after the celebration, please use this link: https://youtu.be/tA4_9JoZObg
Kindly RSVP if you plan to attend with an email to DMCoons@comcast.net or call to 925-284-7386.
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Now Hiring!
Are you looking for a job? See also our Instagram Highlight for Lafayette Chamber businesses that are hiring! |
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GetAnswersContaCosta.org
Kaiser Permanente and John Muir Health – announced a new partnership campaign to help our communities find answers to their concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign includes social media outreach, physician outreach videos, and a new website – GetAnswersContraCosta.org. The website is the best way to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines and get answers from medical experts.
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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WOW Presents Hung Liu: Golden Gate at the de Young Museum
Wednesday July 14, 2021, 2:00 - 3:00 PM | ZOOM
Hung Liu is one of the most important Chinese-born artists working in the United States today. Her paintings are the focus of Golden Gate, a compelling new installation at the de Young Museum. This talk will explore Liu’s roots in Maoist China, where she was trained in the Social Realist style of painting. You’ll learn how Liu weaves her personal history with the stories of other immigrants who have left their indelible mark on California history, society, and culture. Join us for a fascinating look at an artist whose work addresses issues that affect us all today.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Joyce Maynard: Count the Ways
Thursday, July 29, 2021, 4:00 PM | ZOOM
Join us for an engaging and lively conversation with best-selling author Joyce Maynard as she discusses her much anticipated new novel Count the Ways.
Count the Ways is a poignant story of holding on and learning to let go. It traces the lives of one family from the years before Roe v Wade and the Vietnam draft through to the computer age, the early awakenings of the #MeToo era, and beyond. A masterful storyteller, Maynard has created an achingly beautiful and deeply compassionate novel of home, parenthood, love, hope and forgiveness that captures the blessings and bittersweet of life.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, July 29, 2021, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
The Lafayette Library Foundation is a Premier Partner dedicated to making the region's blood supply stronger. The Red Cross has received almost 150 donations at the Library and could not fulfill their life-saving mission without donors like you! Donating is a safe process and 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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Your Lafayette Dining and Shopping Guide! |
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Show Your Membership!
Would you like to include a Lafayette Chamber membership emblem on your website or other marketing materials?
The Lafayette Chamber would be happy to provide you with the appropriate logos. Simply email your request to holly@lafayettechamber.org. |
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