News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Monday, September 20, 2021 |
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours by Appointment only:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Please call for an appointment; masks required inside.
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COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Test Required for Some Contra Costa Businesses
Everyone 12 years and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative test result before going into or working at a high-risk indoor place, including:
➡ Restaurants
➡ Bars
➡ Theaters where food and beverages are served
➡ Gyms
➡ Recreation facilities
➡ Yoga studios
➡ Dance studios
This requirement only applies to indoor areas of businesses. No verification is required for outdoor dining or activities. Masked patrons who have not provided vaccine or testing verification may briefly enter a business that requires it to use the restroom, pick up or deliver food or goods, or perform other transactions that do not require them to be inside the business for an extended period.
Starting Nov. 1, 2021, workers at businesses serving food and drinks indoors or fitness facilities must show proof of full vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, workers must test for COVID-19 weekly and provide negative test results to their employer.
Tools for Businesses including Frequently Asked Questions, a free tool for scanning vaccination QR codes: SMART® Health Card Verifier App, a window poster: Vaccine Verification or Test Result Required in English and Spanish, a Flyer for Customers: How to Download CA Digital Vaccination Record in English and Spanish and a Flyer for Businesses: How to Verify Vaccination Status or a Test Result in English and Spanish can be found here:
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Lafayette Res Run for Education "Unity In Diversity"
We are thrilled to announce this year's t-shirt design! The 2021 Lafayette Res Run for Education long sleeve t-shirt will showcase this year’s theme “Unity In Diversity,” expanding the City of Lafayette’s efforts to bring awareness to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Read Press Release here.
The design reflects Lafayette’s first mural, “Unity In Diversity,” which was painted on the eastern wall of the building located at the northwest corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Oak Hill Road (in Uncle Yu's parking lot) this past summer. The approximately 650 square foot mural was created by youth from Lamorinda and Oakland facilitated by Three Thirty Three Arts. Lamorinda resident Lara Dutto collaborated and brought to life Lafayette’s first public mural, one that feels welcoming to all cultures and colors. Three Thirty Three Arts designed the concept that is first and foremost a beautiful and inviting work of art, but one that a diverse population of people would appreciate. The design features flowers, Monarch butterflies, a panther and dragon. Watch a video about the mural and learn more about the Chamber’s DEI initiatives here.
The Chamber would like to thank Lafayette Chamber board member, Brian Aiello, Pinnacle Apparel & Promotions, for incorporating the mural design with the Res Run logo for our t-shirts! It certainly will be a keep-sake!
T-shirts will be in limited supply so REGISTER TODAY! Then run with your friends, family, neighbors and business associates on Sunday, October 24 in person through downtown Lafayette. Choose the traditional 2-mile fun run/walk or 5k along Mt. Diablo Blvd. or the 10k route which goes around the Lafayette Reservoir.
Or, back by popular demand, from its introduction last year, you can now register for the Reservoir Challenge – the virtual race which “runs” around the 2.7-mile paved trail of the Lafayette Reservoir October 13 through 23. Please note, the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on Sunday, October 24 as the Reservoir will be closed for the 10K runners. The Reservoir Challenge is great opportunity to safely walk or run the Reservoir on your own. Regardless of how you choose to participate, just do it!
All four races support our local public schools. Everyone from ages 1 to 99 is welcome and all race registrations include a long sleeve t-shirt (while supplies last).
🍬 The first 100 students from each school will receive a voucher for a 1/4 lb of bulk candy from Zoonie's Candy Shop!
💸 The school with the most registrations by midnight on September 30 AND the school with the most registrations in total will each receive an EXTRA $500 donation!
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#BeKind21 in the City of Lafayette
Build a habit of kindness by doing something kind for yourself and others every day for 21 days this September.
Make a contribution to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano during the Lafayette Chamber's food drive - now through tomorrow, September 21. Visit our website for a list of the Food Banks' most-needed items, how to make a financial contribution and other details. Please do not donate any items in glass jars.
Local donation locations:
Starbucks, 3547 A, Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Starbucks, 1544 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Burton Valley Elementary, 561 Merriewood Dr, Lafayette
Happy Valley Elementary, 3855 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette
Lafayette Elementary School, 950 Moraga Road, Lafayette
Springhill Elementary, 3301 Springhill Rd, Lafayette
Stanley Middle School, 3455 School St, Lafayette
Home of Maya Smith, 1729 Reliez Valley Rd. Lafayette
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Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Member!
The following organization joined the Lafayette Chamber last week! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
712 Bancroft Road, #278, Walnut Creek, CA
Tari Loring, 714-822-8470
The mission of our organization is to bring people together to create public artworks for the benefit of a community. The artwork is a byproduct of the collaboration between an intersectionality of people coming together in a unique way to create the art. Mission successfully accomplished with this mural in Lafayette (pictured). Three Thirty Three Arts looks forward to more collaborations in the community!
Categories: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs, Art Galleries / Art Studio
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership last week, September 13-19, 2021. Curious about your membership status? Contact us.
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors – Are you ready to get involved?
Petitions to run for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are now available at the Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 150 or online here. The petition must be signed by five current Chamber members and returned to the Chamber office by September 29, 2021. The term of office for the new Directors will be January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Voting will take place online from October 1 to October 20, 2021.
The Chamber Board, comprised of 17 elected representatives, 2-3 appointed directors-at-large, and a number of non-voting advisors, is the policy making arm of the Chamber and has final authority in all decisions affecting the organization. Our 2022 Chamber President-Elect is Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones Financial. Board members are required to attend the annual Planning Retreat (early January, 2022) and monthly Board meetings. We also ask they attend a majority of Chamber events such as mixers, ribbon cuttings and our community events. In addition, they are expected to actively serve on at least one Chamber committee. For more information or to obtain a paper petition, call the Chamber office at (925) 284-7404.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Looking to network (virtually for now?) The Lafayette Chamber is hosting a networking/referral group called Chamber Connectors. The only requirement is that you are a current Lafayette Chamber member. We meet twice a month (typically the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm) but will start off fall 2021 networking on September 8 and meet again online September 22.
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Tuesday Talk: The Power of a Plan - Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Join Kelly Balamuth for a Tuesday Talk on wills, trusts, and why estate planning is ever more important now, even if you aren’t feeling particularly “rich” at the moment — the truth is that having your will and trust in order is vital right now. Let’s answer your questions about how to protect your loved ones if anything were to happen to you. Presented by Lafayette Chamber Member Kelly Balamuth of Balamuth Law. Registration required for Zoom link. Questions? Contact Kelly at (925) 254-1234.
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Ribbon Cutting at Sunwise Clinical Research
Wednesday, September 29, 5pm, 911 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Sunwise Clinical Research is a woman owned Clinical Research Site dedicated to helping individuals suffering from debilitating disease. Their highly experienced medical team is committed to finding improved medical treatments.
We welcome members and the community to join us for light refreshments on the landing and a personal tour of the new facility, Wednesday, September 29. Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:30pm sharp. Register here.
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City of Lafayette, CA: The Weekly Roundup, September 17, 2021
➡ Expect Delays on Moraga Road and Reliez Valley Road Due to Ongoing Roadwork
➡ Lafayette Has Its First Firewise Neighborhood!
➡ Community Events and Meetings
➡ and so much more!
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Listening Forum on Safe Student Travel Around Lafayette Schools on September 29, 2021
Please save the date for this online community meeting to share your experiences, concerns, and ideas about pedestrian and bicycle safety and traffic around our schools and receive updates from the city and schools.
Members of the Lafayette City Council, Lafayette School District and Acalanes Union High School District Governing Boards, as well as the Superintendents from both Districts and the Lafayette City Manager will be present.
This meeting will be held via Zoom teleconference (agenda and meeting links to be posted later here). You will also be able to watch or listen on the City of Lafayette’s YouTube Channel.
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Supervisor Candace Anderson's September 17th Weekly Update
New COVID-19 Health Order: COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Test Required for Some Contra Costa Businesses; Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record; COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Are Available for Some Immunocompromised People; and more!
Read more
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Business Resources & Opportunities |
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Eligible Non-profits and Small Businesses Have Until September 30 to Apply for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program: The application window for Round 8 (Nonprofit cultural institutions only) is open and has been EXTENDED to September 30th. Only nonprofit cultural institutions that meet eligibility criteria found at CAReliefGrant.com are eligible for Round 8. The application period for the final round, Round 9, closes September 30. Read the application tips.
➡ Lafayette-based non-profits and businesses interested in applying for this statewide grant opportunity are encouraged to register for the City’s Business Assistance Program to received one-on-one help with this and other grant applications. |
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Networking Lunch co-hosted by Fred Steingraf and Lafayette Social
Lafayette Social Magazine is excited to welcome Lafayette Chamber Members to a Networking Lunch co-hosted by Fred Steingraf on Wednesday, September 22 at METRO from 11:30a - 12:45p. This is a great opportunity to mix, mingle and create meaningful connections with fellow business owners and managers.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
A warm welcome, a few complimentary shared appetizers, time to share info about your business and any current news, and learn more about other area businesses. Everyone will be on their own for purchasing their lunch. Please plan on paying in cash, if possible.
Space is limited so please register here.
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Walnut Creek Downtown invites you to our next B2B webinar all about ADA Compliance. If you own a business, this FREE webinar is for you! Learn how to minimize your legal risk in just one hour. Attendees must register in advance: https://bit.ly/3yIzShw. |
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Saint Mary's College of California Career & Internship Virtual Fair
Our students are finally back on campus, and soon they will start thinking about internships, part-time jobs or volunteer positions for the upcoming year, and/or entry-level jobs for post-graduation. If you are looking for help in any of those categories, register now for our fall Career & Internship Virtual Fair so you can make some connections with your potential new hires!
The Virtual Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 6 from 12:00-2:30 pm and is open to all employers.
Pricing is as follows: For-profits: $275 **, Non-profits: $55
**SPECIAL OFFER FOR LAFAYETTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS: $50 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE! Non-profits excluded due to already reduced price.
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Business Builder Throwdown
The Business Builder Throwdown Livestream show is for business owners who want to grow and scale their business.
Struggling with marketing and sales tactics? Not sure what to invest in first or where to start? Tune into the show. You will find all the answers to your burning questions….from three business experts.
Season One is LIVE: Check out the episodes on YouTube. View 13 episodes that go deep on topics you need to grow your business today. And check out our social media throwdown mini series as well (also on YouTube).
Coming Soon…..The Business Builder Membership. The co-hosts of the Business Builder Throwdown, including our very own member, Holly Jean Jackson, are launching a founders membership.
Sign up before October 14, 2021 and you will lock in your monthly membership for life. Subscribers to the Throwdown will be the first to hear about this opportunity….be sure to subscribe. Don’t miss out!
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Fundamentals of Financial Wellbeing
Hosted by Center for Excellence in Nonprofits and Presented by MassMutual: Gian Panetta, Matthew Sagers, Kim Smith, & Samantha Sagers-Davenport
Having clear financial goals are the foundation of a person's financial well-being, especially during times of uncertainty. This no-cost educational workshop will leave you with a better understanding of financial opportunities/strategies - at all income levels - and will provide suggestions to help you set financial goals. This interactive workshop will address top concerns such as income, savings, retirement, and debt and provides ample time for participant questions.
This program is open to the public and has a special focus on addressing the unique concerns of nonprofit sector employees and individuals seeking to deepen their personal financial knowledge and education. Click here to register.
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Forma Gym 2021 Turkey Trot
Virtual Race Nov. 20 - Nov. 27 + Community Celebration Thursday, Nov. 25
Instead of doing the traditional 5K and 10K road run this year, Forma Gym is inviting everyone to come do their Virtual Turkey Trot run together at Las Lomas High School. In addition to doing the Virtual 5k/10k, Forma Gym will be offering 3 Group Fitness Super Classes and a challenging obstacle course for both kids and adults. All are welcome to the event and we encourage community members to come out and support one another. Learn more and register at formaturkeytrot.com.
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An enthusiastic audience welcomed the Gold Coast Chamber Players back to the stage on Saturday night! A beautiful program followed by an outdoor party made for an exciting night for all. Next up for these award winning musicians is Seriously Mozart on January 22, 2022. Grab a ticket while you can! www.gccpmusic.com. |
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It's just a few hours away. Note it starts at 7:00 pm Mountain time -- 6pm Pacific time -If tonight doesn't work, it is being recorded and will be available on the Bigfork United Methodist Church's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nG603i. Watch tonight or later. It will be the most informative and interesting talk I've ever given. And, perhaps the most controversial. - Budd MacKenzie, Trust in Education
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You have (a million) questions about retirement planning, Social Security, tax strategy, and more. And we've got answers – plus a panel of experts – to help make things a little less complicated. Tuesday, September 21, MORNING SESSION: 10am to 11:30am, EVENING SESSION: 6pm to 7:30pm. Sign up today: https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/retire-with-prosperity
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Backpacks for Afghan Refugees
MVPC has be awaiting direction on how to support the Afghan refugees who are being resettled in the Bay Area. We are working with the IRC (International Rescue Committee), who is one of the two authorized agencies who are tasked in resettling the refugees. We have been asked to put together 50 backpacks with school supplies for the Afghan children who will be starting school. The backpack drive will be held from September 22 and end October 22nd.
Here are the details on what is needed below. Please stick to the lists provided as uniformity is needed. Only newly purchased backpacks and supplies please. Two types of backpacks are needed: for elementary school age and for middle / high school aged children.
Elementary school age backpacks should have packed inside them: pack of markers, pack of colored pencils, pack of pencils, erasers, small pencil sharpener, lined notebook paper, notebook, ruler, yellow highlighter, pens, child scissors, construction paper, index cards, (optional: lunch bag, water bottle, stickers or small toy). Please also include a note of welcome and support to the recipient.
Middle / High school aged backpacks should have packed into them: pack of pencils, erasers, pens, yellow highlighter, sharpie, ruler, index cards, 1-3 paper notebooks, paper folders to store papers, scissors, tape (optional: lunch bag, water bottle, small toy). Please include a note of welcome and support to the recipient.
We will collect the backpacks in the MVPC Church office starting September 22 and we will end October 22, 2021 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga, CA. Collection will also take place at the Lafayette Chamber offices, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
Thank you for supporting our new Afghan neighbors and sending them Love From Lamorinda.
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Lafayette Community Foundation Presents 12th Annual Virtual Senior Symposium
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Admission is FREE, Click here to register.
Attention Seniors and Senior Caregivers! Don’t miss out on getting the latest information for seniors at our no-cost Senior Symposium on October 2nd, introduced by Mayor Candell and generously sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and John Muir Health.
Register now to secure your virtual seat at the table, as our expert panelists discuss:
- Critical fire prevention tips every senior needs to know right now
- Ways seniors can cope with emotional stress during uncertain times
- The local and global impact of Covid on seniors and where we go from here
- Recognizing the signs of elder abuse and what to do if you’re experiencing abuse
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Lafayette Community Foundation's Under a Harvest Moon
Join the Lafayette Community Foundation for an alfresco evening featuring exceptional wines from the Lamorinda American Viticulture Area (AVA), expertly paired with your appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Enjoy a special preview of plans for Lafayette’s new tasting room “Local Vines” featuring Lamorinda wines, plus cabaret entertainment from Town Hall Theatre actors, live auction, live music, and dancing under the stars to classic rock band Other People’s Money. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. Tickets are $150 per person. Register here.
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Lafayette Homeowners Council Informational Event
The Lafayette Homeowners Council Board of Directors will be sponsoring an informational event on Thursday, October 14th, starting at 7:00pm. The meeting will be conducted online via Zoom and we welcome all Lafayette residents to attend.
We're excited to have two guest speakers to address many current issues. Each presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
Our meeting's first guest speaker will be Mayor Susan Candell. Our Mayor will provide an evaluation of the financial state of the City and a review of the impact of recent legislation on growth management that may affect our city.
The second guest speaker will be Lafayette City Manager Niroop Srivatsa. Ms. Srivatsa will present and update us on the General Plan revision underway, its impacts on traffic circulation, as well as an update on major development projects happening within Lafayette.
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Are you looking for a job? See also our Instagram Highlight for Lafayette Chamber businesses that are hiring! |
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Sweet Thursdays presents Carol Edgarian: Vera
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 5:00 - 6:00 PM | ZOOM
An astonishing feat of imagination, a grand adventure set in 1906 San Francisco, featuring an indomitable heroine coming of age in the aftermath of the great quake and her quest for love and reinvention. Meet Vera Johnson, an uncommonly resourceful fifteen-year-old who must disregard societal norms and prejudices and imagine a new kind of life, forging an unlikely family of survivors to navigate their way beyond disaster.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.
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Your Lafayette Dining and Gift Shopping Guide! |
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Follow us on Instagram! Use your phone's camera to scan the code here, then follow @lafayettechamber_ca!
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Please note: to signup via text you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used for verify you are over 21 years of age.
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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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