WEEKLY HEADLINES APRIL 13, 2021
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Hotels Drive Business to Walnut Creek
April 13, 9:00-10:00AM
Our BACK TO BUSINESS webinar series continues TODAY with Audrey Bascio, CVENT; Todd Craig, Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek; and Nicole Hankton, Walnut Creek Visitors Bureau in a candid conversation about hospitality industry trends and how hotel revenue significantly boosts our local economy. Did you miss a webinar or two? Use this LINK to view previous recordings on topics ranging from BART to Port of Oakland to Fire Protection.
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EAST BAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Virtual Speaker Series
"REGISTRATION REIMAGINED"
Celebrating 16 Years of Excellence
Meet three remarkable women and receive a monthly dose of inspiration.
Tickets are on sale now for the three remaining dates in our speaker series, plus a special bonus session, for $120 OR purchase tickets individually at $45.
Stay connected with us on Instagram #ebwc2021
EBWC 2021 is presented by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with John Muir Health & Stanford Children's Health.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors!
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May 4
Award-winning Journalist, British News Anchor, Author, Founder Women Everywhere Can Lead
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June 1
Bestselling Writer, Activist
CIA Veteran
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July 6
American Lawyer, President & CEO of Time’s Up
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New Member Orientation
April 28, 4:00-5:00 PM
Discover the power of a Chamber Membership at this Zoom orientation for new, current, and future members. Learn about the programs, events, public policy forums, and member marketing opportunities designed to help you make new community connections and grow your business.
Haleh Amiri
Jeremy Fisch
Alex Guzman
Janay McCullough
Virna Zwingle
Wilson Stephens
Bob Fisher
Jing Chen
Niveditha Jain
Catherine Myers
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Virtual Speed Networking
May 13, 5:00-6:00 PM
Calling all business owners and professionals! Join us at this monthly speed networking event and make new contacts. Everyone is welcome to join us at this free event. Invite your friends and colleagues.
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April BASH!
April 29, 4:00-5:30pm
Save the date. More details to follow.
Are you interested in showcasing your business and hosting a virtual BASH? Contact our Membership Sales Director Linda Vesneski at (925) 934-2007 or
lvesneski@walnut-creek.com
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Ribbon Cutting!
Loaves and Fishes &
Trinity Center
Last spring in the height of the pandemic, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa quietly opened its fifth dining room inside the Trinity Center on the ground floor of St. Paul’s Commons. In March, the Chamber helped make it official with a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new Walnut Creek dining room where anyone who is hungry can get a free nutritious meal for lunch. Open M-F, 12:00-1:15pm, 1888 Trinity Avenue, WC.
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Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce on a
Trip To Sicily
October 19 - 27, 2021
Palermo. Siracusa. Catania. Taormina.
Discover Sicily through its glorious architecture, ancient ruins, breathtaking villages, and sumptuous cuisine on this fall adventure. For more information, contact Lynn Pauline, (925) 934-2007. (Link to Brochure)
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California Small Business Grants Round Five of the California Relief Grant program opened on March 25. The package provides up to $25,000 for small businesses impacted by the pandemic and allocates $50 million for non-profit cultural institutions. Register for a free webinar, here.
Paycheck Protection Program
This SBA-backed loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed. click here.
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SBA Increases Lending Limit
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profits can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. For the press release, click here.
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ONE BIG PROJECT
TO FILL ONE BIG NEED!
Please join us in fighting hunger in our community.
Saturday, April 17
8:30AM - 12:30PM
VOLUNTEER - DONATE
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Make A Difference
Give Blood
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau urges all healthy, eligible individuals to give the gift of life by donating blood. For details, click here.
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Get Vaccinated!
PEOPLE AGE 16+ WHO LIVE OR WORK IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ARE NOW ELIGIBLE THROUGH CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES. Click here to request an appointment.
Stay up-to-date on COVID-19
For the latest on Contra Costa County in the Orange Tier: click here
Press Release from Assistant City Manager with important business operations updates: click here
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Welcome Bob Linscheid
We’re excited to introduce our new President & CEO Robert "Bob" Linscheid who replaces Jay Hoyer in the leadership role on May 1, 2021. After a distinguished 30-year career with the Walnut Creek Chamber, Hoyer will officially retire. Please join us in a warm Walnut Creek welcome to Bob who brings a wealth of economic development, nonprofit, and education experience to our team. #congratulations
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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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