HEADLINES: December 13, 2021 |
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TOMORROW
Civic Affairs Forum
With Special Guest
December 14
9:00 - 10:00 am
Virtual
Zoom link sent the day before event.
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Join us for a conversation with
Jamie Knox, Walnut Creek’s new Chief of Police, to learn about his background, as well as goals for the city that fosters transparency and creates a safe environment.
Founder and Senior Partner
Guichard, Teng, Portillo & Garrett
Chamber Board Director
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Mayor Matt Francois
Following a recap of his term and final comments to the Council, outgoing Mayor Kevin Wilk officially turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Francois during last week's City Council meeting. Mayor Wilk made the motion stating, "in terms of someone being prepared for the job, I am not sure it has ever been equaled. But most of all, he is a great collaborator." Francois, a land attorney, has served the Walnut Creek council since 2018 and the Walnut Creek Planning Commission from 2007 to 2018.
Councilmember Haskew said it was her great honor to call the motion to nominate Cindy Silva as the new Mayor Pro Tem.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Silva
Haskew stated "as the saying goes, if you want something done, give it to the busiest person you know." Councilmember Cindy Silva served as mayor in 2010-11, 2012-13, and 2018-19. She currently serves as the state president for the League of California Cities, Chairs the Walnut Creek Community Service Day, and is a member of the State Level of Seismic Safety Commission. The nominations for both Francois and Silva passed unanimously.
Please join us in congratulating Matt Francois and Cindy Silva; and thanking Kevin Wilk for serving the City of Walnut Creek so well during a very challenging year.
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GET YOUR SKATE ON!
Rain or Shine through January 10
Walnut Creek On Ice offers day and nighttime skating, drop-in hockey, skating academy, birthday parties, group events, private cabana rentals, and private ice rental. WCOI is the go-to destination for fun in Walnut Creek during the holiday season.
For all the Cool Skating Information,
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DROP IN HOCKEY GAMES
AT WCOI
If hockey is your sport, be sure to check out the drop-in hockey schedule, grab your gear, and head on over! Want to learn? Sign up for hockey lessons on the WCOI website. Thank you to Mechanics Bank Walnut Creek for sponsoring this exciting new skating activity.
WCOI is presented by
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau, Walnut Creek Downtown,
and City of Walnut Creek
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Celebrating 17 Years of Excellence
East Bay Women's Conference
We're Coming Back to Gather in Person Again!
MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022
SAN RAMON MARRIOTT
Your opportunity to reserve your seat now and with early registration pricing!
As EBWC attendees know, seats always sell out quickly.
Early Registration Pricing - In-person Attendees
If purchased on or before January 15, 2022
$255.00 per person; $295 thereafter
Or Choose to Join Us Virtually | $95 per person
To Make a Reservation
Keynote and guest speaker presentations| Speaker meet and greets
Breakout sessions | Exhibitor booths | Book store and author signings |Networking
Includes continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, afternoon wine reception & more.
Speakers will be announced soon.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn how you or your organization can become a part of this amazing day-long conference, please contact Marcie Hochhauser, EBWC Founder, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at (925) 934-007 mhoch@walnut-creek.com
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For a EBWC Sponsorship Brochure,
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Thank you to the following sponsors who will join us in celebrating
the EBWC 17-year Anniversary!
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2022 EBWC Sponsors as of December 7.
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Market Your Products and Services to More Than
600 Bay Area Women.
Monday, March 7, 2022
Reserve a Space in the
EBW MARKETPLACE
Spaces Limited, Always a Sell Out
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Recognizing Community Heroes Who Are Changing Our World
Each year, Diablo magazine recognizes a handful of exceptional individuals who provide vital volunteer services in a variety of fields to be featured in the December issue of Diablo magazine and honored at their Threads of Hope event. This year's
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honorees included Kay Aaker, who dedicates her time to Walnut Creek Chamber member Hospice East Bay. Please join us in congratulating all of the local heroes whose selfless dedication to volunteerism is strengthening the fabric of our community. Read about all five 2021 Threads of Hope honorees in Diablo magazine. Click here.
Diablo Magazine
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 1995.
Hospice of the East Bay
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 1999.
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Samantha Marie, OmniEra (LEFT)
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Congratulations to new Chamber and Business Links member Samantha Marie of OmniEra for her industry award of outstanding Meeting Professional of the Quarter. Samantha was recognized at a Northern California event of Meeting Professionals International held in November.
OmniEra
Proud members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau since 2021.
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Say Hello to Our New Members!
To learn more about these Chamber Member businesses, visit their websites, or better yet, visit their location and introduce yourself.
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El Charro 1947
The Terrill Company
Y Media
New York Life
Artra Fleming
Kathleen Holm
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The Chamber Ambassadors and staff invite you to join them as they celebrate the grand opening of a new member business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. If you can't join us for the ribbon-cutting, they welcome you to stop by and introduce yourself another day.
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Grand Opening
&
10th Anniversary
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1330 South California Blvd.
Walnut Creek
Friday, December 17 | 4pm – 5pm
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Yoga Flow SF offers a variety of styles in a clean, warm, friendly atmosphere. We offer heated yoga, non heated yoga, barre, pilates, childcare, prenatal and more!
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HOST A CHAMBER BASH IN 2022
For more details and a hosting request form, click here or contact the Chamber Membership Director Linda Vesnski, lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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Showcase your businesses at a fun, after hours networking event by hosting one of our Business and Social Hours (BASH). Typically held the last Thursday of each month, the BASH gives our members an opportunity to showcase their business and provide a fun environment for the community to come out and network, make new friends, and learn more about our local business community! Our BASH schedule fills up fast and are usually booked six months or more in advance.
This is a member only benefit.
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SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON |
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Shop Local - Shop Small
Shop Chamber Member Businesses
Let's celebrate our local, small, and Chamber Member businesses this holiday season and throughout the year. By shopping in Walnut Creek, we help our community thrive and stay vibrant; and our businesses grow and flourish.
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Bring Back Holiday Cheer!
We welcome business owners to stop by the Chamber office for a supply of free Shop Small canvas tote bags for your customers. Window signs, stickers, and face masks are also available.
Shoppers are also welcome to come in for a free canvas tote bag.
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We're Heading to Beautiful Sicily!
Tour includes visiting the cities of
Palermo, Cefalu, Erice, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa, and Taormina.
Optional Pre-Tour | TUSCIA REGION
April 30 - May 4, 2022 :
Optional Post-Tour | MALTA
May 11- 15, 2022
Questions? Contact Lynn Pauline, (925) 934-2007 x100 or reply to this email.
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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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ARM of Care
HOPE Solutions
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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For the latest Covid-19 information:
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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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