Weekly Headlines -------------------------------------------Week of August 24, 2020
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Eight Candidates
Vie for Three Open City Council Seats
Candidates' Forum | Tuesday, September 15
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Candidates' Forum
FREE Virtual Community Event
Tuesday, September 15
9:00 - 11:00AM
It is a long-standing tradition for the
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau to host a free public forum to introduce all the City Council candidates to the community. On Tuesday, September 15, voters will have their first opportunity to hear from the candidates. All candidates will respond to questions posed by the Chamber's political action committee, WALPAC, and members of the audience.
Please note: Some of the candidate
website links may not be live upon receipt of this email. They appreciate your patience and ask you to check back soon.
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Meet the Candidates
Environmental Scientist /Businessperson
Councilmember /CPA
Technology Manager
Teacher/Musician
Lauren Talbert
Library Clerk
Councilmember/Technology Executive
Councilmember/Technology Executive
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Embracing Change With the Wonder of All That Is Possible
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that the 16th annual East Bay Women's Conference will take place on
Monday, March 1, 2021.
Reservations will go online October 1, 2020.
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The team behind the East Bay Women's Conference (EBWC) has enjoyed staying connected with you during the summer with our Beyond the Conference series. Just like the rest of the world, we needed to adapt, adjust, pivot, and make some unexpected changes. Therefore, we have decided to move the 2021 EBWC to a virtual format. Given the current health crisis, and the uncertainty that the upcoming months bring, this is the right decision. We are excited that technology enables us to still bring the EBWC community together for this much anticipated day of enrichment. Drawing inspiration from last year's event, Wow! Wonder of Women, we look forward to expanding our program, furthering our reach, and embracing this new challenge with the wonder of all that is possible!
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Thank you to all of our
2020 East Bay Women's Conference Sponsors.
To make inquiries about the Conference or 2021 Conference Sponsorship, please contact EBWC Founder Marcie Hochhauser at mhoch@walnut-creek.com.
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Zoom On In,
We're Having an Open House!
Business Links Networking [BLINKS]
The Walnut Creek Chamber Blinks II Noon Group
Invites you to a Virtual Open House Sept 15th
As people in business we are all trying to develop new strategies of networking and obtaining referral business during this unprecedented time of the COVID19 pandemic. Did you know that only 8% of the newsfeed traffic on LinkedIn is related to job seekers and that the main use is business to business networking? Please join our group as a guest and hear keynote speaker, Angela Dunz share her expertise on professional branding and business development through LinkedIn.
While anyone may attend as guests, our group has openings for additional industry-exclusive representation. Inclusion is limited to Chamber members and will be on a first come, first served basis for all new categories.To register for this Virtual Open House or for more details about our BLINKS group, please contact Diane Kaplowitz, RC Fischer & Co. Insurance Brokers at kaplowitz@rcfischer.com or 925-627-5469
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NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING
Wednesday August 26 | 4:00 PM – 05:00 PM
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 | *Zoom link sent by email the day before the meeting
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BACK TO BUSINESS: Will Be Back in September
Helping to define the "New Norm."
Our hardworking Civic Affairs team who coordinate the Back To Business webinars are taking a well-deserved vacation to enjoy the final days of summer. Webinars will resume in September. Details on the next session will be available soon. View past webinars here.
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Chamber Member in the News
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a peer advisory group for million-dollar-plus, women-led companies, has named Allison Tabor, Owner of Coppia Advisory, as the new Chapter Chair of the Platinum V Chapter. Platinum is a WPO membership group available for women who gross over $10 million annually. Allison Tabor is a pragmatic executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and the author of the best-selling book, Work Your Assets Off® -Stop Working So Hard in Business and In Life. She helps business owners, executives, and their teams in the areas of leadership, interpersonal communication, and strategic planning. Allison is also a long-standing East Bay Women's Conference committee member who has shared her time and talents as a conference moderator and speaker throughout the years. Congratulations! To read the full press release, click here.
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ONE OR THREE DAY SWIM CAMPS!
September 13 through December 19
American Swim Academy has been teaching the Bay Area to swim since 1973. Our goal is to promote water safety, comfort and stroke technique for all ages and abilities.
Sponsored Ad
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S.O.S From Our Member & Local Salons
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
After months of closures, salons & barbershops across the state of California ask for your help in reopening. California remains the ONLY state where salons are mandated to remain closed, or solely operate outdoors. It is a fact that all hair salons and all licensed hair professionals have been extensively trained in delivering safety and sanitation as an important aspect of their jobs. Read more and Sign the Save our Salons petition here.
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Public Art Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a social distancing activity to do downtown? Try the Public Art Scavenger Hunt. The Hunt is approximately a mile starting at Civic Park and ending at Lesher Center for the Arts. All the art is outside and be found by reading the clues and looking all around for the art. All who enter will be eligible to win the grand prize of an Ipad in February 2021. For complete details, click here or call 925-322-6427 and press the scavenger hunt button on the screen.
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Connect with the latest County information, click here.
Official California State
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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 in the weeks ahead. Updates will also be included on the Chamber website. Please visit walnut-creek.com
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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