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Leadership Contra Costa Program
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June
Blitzr Speed Networking
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The Chamber office will be closed Monday, May 30,
observant of Memorial Day.
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Memorial Day Ceremony
& Concert in Civic Park
Monday, May 30
10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Walnut Creek Civic Park
1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Celebrate Memorial Day with family, friends, and the Walnut Creek Concert Band, the official band of Walnut Creek.
Dedicated to excellence in performance, artistic development, and patriotic service in the American tradition of the concert band, the City Council selected them in 1987 to promote community identity and enrich civic pride.
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HERE'S HOW WE
BRING BACK SUMMER!
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WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! |
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Thank you to the following local businesses & nonprofit organizations for sponsoring and staffing this year's Chamber Art & Wine Festival beverage booths. Be sure to come out to the park and have them pour you a glass of wine or a cold beer as you sip, stroll, and enjoy the live music!
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Walnut Creek considers placing sales tax increase on November 2022 ballot
By Pam Kessler, Pulbisher, Walnut Creek Magazine
Walnut Creek may be an East Bay hot spot for dining, shopping, and entertainment, but some of the city’s most popular park and recreational facilities are aging rapidly.
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ensure facilities, parks, and programs served the community ten to fifteen years into the future. Presented to the city council earlier this year, Phase One identified infrastructure in most critical need of replacement along with funding options.
“Most of our infrastructure is in pretty good shape,” said City Manager Dan Buckshi during a May 10 presentation to the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, “but a few are at the end of their useful life, most notably Clarke Memorial Swim Center and the Community Center at Heather Farm Park, originally built in 1972. We’re looking at between $50-60 million dollars for replacement and we don’t have those funds sitting in the bank.” To continue reading, click here.
Proud Member of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2000
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The Proper Tools
Starting and running a business is hard. But having access to the information and the tools you need to succeed shouldn’t be! SCORE Mentors East Bay is your destination for free business templates and tools, e-guides, videos, blogs, and other helpful resources to help you start and grow your small business. Browse their free resources here.
Proud Member of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2016
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Dining Al Fresco
Last week, the Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted to extend its outdoor dining program into the summer while considering making it permanent. The council approved the extension as an urgency ordinance, meaning it will take effect immediately. The council will be required to adopt a subsequent urgency ordinance at its June 6 meeting. A second public hearing is required to extend an urgency ordinance beyond 45 days, according to city officials.
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June 7, 2022 Election
Candidate and Measure Filing, Key Dates, List of Measures, List of Offices Up for Election, LIst of Candidates, click here.
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A WEEK OF FOOD & DRINK
Walnut Creek Restaurant Week is just around the corner! Delight your palate at this downtown epicurean event. Eat your way across the city June 19-26 when local restaurants offer special prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, decadent desserts, and happy hour deals.
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Leadership Contra Costa
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Coordinated by the
Walnut Creek Chamber
and East Bay Leadership Council.
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INTERVIEWS
CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS
Applications Being Accepted
The East Bay’s premier countywide Leadership program is accepting applications for the
September 2022- May 2023 class.
For a full description of the
Leadership program, including the application, click here.
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PLACES TO GO AND PEOPLE TO SEE |
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Chamber Orientation Meeting
Wednesday,May 25 | 4pm - 5pm
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
1280 Civic Drive, Suite 100
Chamber Board Room
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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Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!
Thursday, June 9
12:15pm – 12:45pm | Free Event
Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce for our monthly virtual speed networking series which is unlike Zoom.
Say hello to friends in the business community. Build new business contacts. All members & non-members are welcome at this FREE event. For complete details and to register, click here.
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MAY BASH
Thursday, May 26
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Free to Chamber members.
Guests are $20 and a business card at the door. Cash or check only.
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Join us to network and connect with Chamber staff, Chamber Ambassadors, Board members, and members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. We will be meeting at Tiki Tom's. To all those who knew Tiki Tom’s get ready to experience something amazing! To all of our new Ohana joining us for the first time, Welcome!
Proud Member of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2022
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Ribbon Cutting + Grand Opening
Tuesday, June 14
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
For every bowl sold on opening day, sweetgreen will donate a bowl to
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We’re leading a movement to reimagine fast food for a new era. Our core values guide our actions and we aim to empower our customers, team members, and partners to be a positive force on the food system. That’s why we’re building a transparent supply network, why we cook from scratch, and why we’re building a community of people who believe in the power of real food.
Proud Member of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2022
Proud Member of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2014
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To learn more about these
Chamber Member businesses, visit their websites, or better yet, visit their location and introduce yourself.
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Rebecca Asch
Shantel Thomas
Brittany Griffin
Heather Olson
Ashley Edwards
Dera Campbell
Ami Biligiri
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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
County Connections
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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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive | Suite 100 | Walnut Creek | CA | 94596
925.934.2007
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