Weekly Headlines----------------------------------- - Week of January 4, 2021
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"Preparing for Round Two"
New COVID Funding Approved for 2021
Tuesday, January 12
9:00 - 10:00am
With our guest
Marlow Schindler
Assistant District Director for Lender Relations,
Public Information Officer
Zoom link will be sent by email the day before webinar.
New COVID funding options for small businesses and nonprofits have been approved for 2021. Our featured presenter Marlow Schindler, U.S. Small Business Administration, will provide a first look at newly approved PPP and EIDL funding grants and loans at our January 12 Back to Business zoom session. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with attendees.
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Marlow Schindler serves as the Lead Lender Relations Specialist and Public Information Officer at the San Francisco District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Marlow manages the Outreach and Marketing team for Northern California. As a Lender Relations Specialist, she is a representative of the District Office in matters relating to Lenders and SBA loan programs. As the Public Information Officer, Marlow works closely with media outlets on promoting SBA programs and services throughout 14 Northern California counties. Before SBA, Marlow volunteered with the Peace Corps as a Small Enterprise Development Advisor to a community-run bank in Mali, West Africa. She also has experience working in marketing and communications for Schwab Charitable.
Marlow has worked in the San Francisco District office since November 2012.
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New Year, New Beginning
Juggling Your New Normal
Managing Stress & Promoting Well-Being
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Beyond the Conference: Staying Connected
Join us for our first complimentary webinar of 2021.
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Complimentary
Lunch & Learn Webinar
Tuesday, January 12
12:00 - 1:30 PM
With speakers
Dr. Manita Nat
OB/GYN
Valerie Milner, LMFT
John Muir Health Therapist
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Balancing Life, Stress, and Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Do you feel overwhelmed by the stress of Covid-19 while juggling your ‘new normal’? Do you worry about how that stress is impacting your health? If so, you’re not alone! Women tend to bear the burden of taking care of the home, kids and aging parents while also juggling their career. This balancing act can take a toll on mental and physical health. Join us virtually to learn coping strategies for dealing with this anxiety and stress. This discussion will be led by Dr. Manita Nat, OB/GYN, and John Muir Health therapist Valerie Milner, LMFT.
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Dr. Manita Nat is a California native, born and raised in Los Angeles. After completing medical school in Europe and her training in Las Vegas, she decided to move back home and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her travels she has incorporated different cultural aspects into her life and eventually her practice. Professionally, Dr. Nat practices full scope Obstetrics and Gynecology but has special interest in chronic pelvic pain, sexual health, and family planning. She is a minimally invasive trained gynecologic surgeon with laparoscopy and the da Vinci robot. It is of the utmost importance in Dr. Nat’s practice to make her patients feel comfortable to discuss the various intimate topics that encompass Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her global women’s health experience helps her connect with women from all walks of life.
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Valerie Milner is a licensed marriage and family therapist who joined John Muir Behavioral Health in 2016. She works in their partial hospitalization programs serving adults, adolescents and addicts. Prior to this, Valerie worked in several nonprofit counseling centers and public schools. Valerie’s other experience includes serving as a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer, a Subject Matter Expert with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, and a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor. Valerie has received an MA in Counseling Psychology from JFK University, an MS in Public Health from UCLA, and a BA in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara.
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Important Note:
Please feel free to share this invitation with friends, family, and coworkers.
Individual registration is required to receive the webinar log-in information. Should you need assistance, please email Shawn Filardi at sfilardi@walnut-creek.com.
*Each registered guest will receive an email with Zoom link
the day before the webinar.
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2021: Inspiration in bite-size pieces! |
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EBWC Reimagined
2021 Five-Part Speaker Series
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Some of the powerhouse women who have inspired and motivated the
EBWC audiences since 2006.
Dr. Jill Biden, Dr. Mae Jemison, Gloria Steinem
REGISTRATION
COMING SOON!
EBWC Reimagined
2021 Five-Part Speaker Series
Kicks off Tuesday, March 2
The EBWC Reimagined Speaker Series will kick off Tuesday, March 2, and continue the first Tuesday of the month through July 6, 2021. Known for its programing excellence and sold-out events, EBWC, Reimagined promises the same powerhouse speakers, interactive sessions on contemporary issues, networking, and entertainment our audiences have enjoyed for the past 15 years. Inspiration in bite-size pieces!
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EBWC Reimagined
2021 Five-Part Speaker Series
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To make inquiries about the
East Bay Women's Conference or
2021 Speaker Series Sponsorship, please contact
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Thank You to Our 2021 Sponsors
We Couldn't Do It Without You!
Sponsors as of 12/15/20
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Getting Stronger Every Day
Thank you for strengthing our Chamber during the pandemic. We send a special thank you to our newest Walnut Creek Chamber members.
To learn more about these member businesses, visit their websites.
Catherine Myers
Janay McCullough
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A chamber of commerce’s primary objective is to strengthen local businesses of all sizes. The best way is to use the services of chamber member businesses and organizations.
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A Great New Year's Resolution
for Members
and Non-Members.
Reacquaint yourself with the Walnut Creek Chamber
of Commerce and Visitors Bureau and all we have to offer.
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION (Virtual)
Tuesday January 27
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom link will be sent via email the day before orientation
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.
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Applications Open
Wednesday, December 30
California Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant Program
Governor Newsom and the Legislature announced a package of assistance for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19, including $500 million in grants. Applications open Wednesday, December 30 through Friday, January 8, 2021. Visit CAReliefGrant.com to begin preparing your documents. A second round is expected to be announced soon.
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Additional assistance announced:
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State of California COVID-19
Daily Small Business Grant Webinars
Dates, times, and registration,
We will be discussing:
- The Grant Program
- Eligibility Requirements
- What the funding can be used for
- The Application
- Required Documents
- Who to Contact for Assistance
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Contra Costa: The following partners serve your county. Click here to learn more about each partner to select and which organization to apply through.
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Dear Walnut Creek Business Owner: Hopefully this finds you and your family well. What an unexpected and challenging year 2020 brought us, and I want to take a moment to say thank you for all the flexibility and creativity you have shown. We aren’t yet done with the journey, but we couldn’t ask a for a better business community to have as partners. Our team wanted to share a couple of quick updates before the holidays. For the latest information on State Health Orders, Outdoor Dining and Rebound Guidebook Update, and Restaurant Grant Program, click here.
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Up-To-Date Covid Info for Contra Costa | Purple Tier
Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 vaccine plan here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Phases
Because a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccine is available right now, the vaccine is being made available in phases to different populations based on risk factors. We don't yet have a precise timeline for when the vaccine will be available to groups in different phases/tiers. For more information, click here.
Official California State
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What's Happening?
Think there's nothing to do? You just might be surprised what's happening; click here.
Chamber member benefit: List your upcoming events, webinars, workshops to the calendar. If you need assistance, contact Tani at tdhana@walnut-creek.com or Linda at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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Help Wanted
East Bay Perfect Star Heating and Air Conditioning have openings for a sales professional and all levels of HVAC service technicians. Click here
Chamber member benefit: List your job opportunities on the Chamber website. If you need assistance, contact Tani at tdhana@walnut-creek.com or Linda at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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What's Not to Like?
Upcoming Walnut Creek Blood Drive:
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Runs on the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month.
Follow Us
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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.
Stay well.
Jay Hoyer, President/CEO
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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive | Suite 100 | Walnut Creek | CA | 94596
t.925.934.2007 f.925.934.2404
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