Conditions Improving Statewide, Allowing Most Counties to Return to Most Strict (Purple) Tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Read communications from California Dept. of Public Health here >>

The County will be updating it's statements on the Regional Stay at Home Order approximately noon today. Please stay tuned for re-opening guidelines from Contra Costa County. https://cchealth.org

Townsend Public Affairs invites you to join us to learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program Round 2 (PPP2). In these webinars, we will outline the PPP2 application process, provide some tips on how to be successful, and conduct a Q&A session to help address pitfalls you have been encountering. 

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If you are unsure if you qualify for PPP, if you’re unsure how to start, or if you keep hitting roadblocks in the applications, please attend this free webinar and Q&A series.

 

There will be two different times available to attend this Webinar:

 

 

Please register to attend the Webinar HERE and select the date and time that works best for you.

Wednesday, January 27, 6pm-7pm, Online

There is no better time than now to meet a new friend, explore cross-promotions, create a larger network, refer your neighbors and help us join together for the betterment the Lafayette community. Whether you’ve been a Chamber Member for 65 years or just days, we all have the same goal keep - Lafayette, CA Strong.

Hear from Board President John McCormick on the Chamber's mission for 2021. Be updated on the City's Business Assistance Program from Executive Director Jay Lifson. Meet and network with our new members: Ashley Battersby, Village Associates and

Mike Birdsall, Date Box Club; our Diamond Era members: Tom Courtright, Orchard Nursery, Ed Anderson, Big O Tires, Larry Blodgett, Blodgett’s Floor Covering and our new Chamber board members Christine Raymond, Lafayette Social, Tom Schnurr, Sequoia Signs and Graphics, and Yolanda Trevino, Microhair Aesthetics.

Plus, to start your year off with rejuvenating healthy hair, skin and nails, Microhair Aesthetics will be giving away a free Fountain of Youth Collagen Powder and Cleansing Oil package worth $110!

Save the date for Mayor Candell’s State of the City address on Thursday, February 11 at 6pm. Link to register for the online event will be posted later this week. The evening will include a presentation by Mayor Candell, introductions of City Departments and a Q&A.

JANUARY EMAIL BLAST GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY LAFAYETTE SOCIAL

The following members recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to follow their links and learn more!

Ashley Battersby, 925-323-9955

Lafayette, CA

Ashley Battersby is a broker/partner. Having completed a very high sales volume she offers a broad level of experience along with local knowledge. She has great professional skill, is known for her proactive approach, attention to detail and excellent service.

Mike Birdsall, 510-385-4714

3527 Mt Diablo Blvd, Suite 427, Lafayette, CA

Couples today are busier than ever, and spending less quality time together. DateBox Club brings a high quality, creative date night right to your door. No kidding, you open the box and – voila! All you need are two people.

The following members renewed their membership January 18-24, 2021.

We will showcase the “Diamond Era,” five Lafayette businesses who have been Chamber members for over 60 years! They will be followed by Golden, Silver and Bronze Era members. Through the Chamber’s social media and ongoing through the Chamber's News/Blog page, we will re-introduce to you these businesses that have supported and continue to support our City, the community and your Lafayette Chamber.

Orchard Nursery & Florist  [View Post on Facebook]  [View Post on Instagram]

Big O Tires [View Post on Facebook] [View Post on Instagram]

Blodgett’s Abbey Carpet & Flooring [View Post on Facebook]  [View Post on Instagram]  

We are once again updating our #shoplafayetteca Gift Guide.

Do you have a product or service that would make the perfect gift for a Valentine? Email a photo, preferably square, and your call-to-action to holly@lafayettechamber.org.

With 30 folks joining in, the virtual coffee was well attended – especially since it started at eight o’clock on a cold, rainy Friday morning – and the questions were as wide-ranging as they were insightful. Mayor Candell fielded questions from how to reopen the City and should restaurants be allowed to serve outdoors to the future of housing in Lafayette and the City’s jobs-to-housing balance. Oh, there was even a question on smoothing out the bumps on Highway 24. If you missed this morning’s coffee with Mayor Candell, you can watch it now on the City’s YouTube channel. 

Effectively Harnessing Your Nonprofit's Human Capital During Crisis - Strategies to Ensure Organizational/Employee Sustainability and Financial Security  

January 25, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Online

Gian Panetta, Samantha Davenport, Kim Smith, and Matthew Sagers from MassMutual Northern California will address some of the prominent issues in harnessing your organization’s human capital at this time of significant stress and duress. Protecting your nonprofit from loss during significant shifts or transitions should be an important focus of leadership. In this program we will discuss the following:

We know that challenges in human capital are exacerbated during crisis times which means organizations must recalibrate and pivot as needed to grow and thrive. These topics will be covered with ample time and opportunity to discuss specific cases and issues that nonprofit leaders might be experiencing at the moment. $10 CEN Members | $20 Non-Members. Learn more and register here. Questions? Contact Gian at (925) 979-2330.

Tuesday, February 2, 12noon-1pm, Online

Uncertain about how to manage your digital marketing in 2021? Learn the “5 Virtual Pillars” of digital marketing that will keep your business top of mind for your most valued customers in 2021 and beyond.

Presented by Dave Coleman, The Piinch Company

Join the Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at noon: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83632300119?pwd=TjNQazAzaWpwNHZRYmtOVTYzRU1Edz09

MVPC, Lafayette Chamber, Lafayette Car Wash, Morrison's Jewelers and Reasonable Books … Love from Lamorinda! Three communities coming together to help those in need.

Join us, put together a hygiene kit for the Bay Area Rescue Mission and drop it off at one of our conveniently located locations. Thank you MVPC for showing us the need.

Each person/ family will take a large zip lock bag and fill it with items for a homeless person. MVPC will then donate these hygiene kits to the Bay Area Rescue Mission who will distribute them to their clients in Richmond. They are experiencing unprecedented amounts of people needing shelter and support right now. They said these kits are very needed at the moment. 

 

The hygiene kits are a large zip lock back with some of the following (suggestion): Pair of socks or underwear, mask, snack, hand sanitizer, shampoo/ conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush / paste, soap, tissues, band-aids, lotion. These are suggestions- you do not have to do all.  MVPC will also have a drop down on the donations page of MVPC where people can donate $20 a kit if they do not want to make them at home.  

Sr Relationship Banker (Sales Lead) Bank of the West, Lafayette, CA

At Bank of the West, our people are having a positive impact on the world. We’re investing where we feel we can make the most impact, like advancing diversity and women entrepreneurship programs, financing for more small businesses, and promoting programs for sustainable energy. From our locations across the U.S., Bank of the West is taking action to help protect the planet, improve people’s lives, and strengthen communities. We are part of BNP Paribas, a global leader supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yes, we’re a bank, but as the bank for a changing world, we are continually seeking to improve the ways we help our customers, while contributing to more sustainable and equitable growth.

To learn more about this position and to apply click here.

OSJS is for employers who are looking for interns or entry-level hires. If you're a non-profit and need volunteers, give us a try!

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 10, 12:00-3:00PM

Pricing: For-profit Employers: $240, Government Organizations: $125, Non-profit Employers: $50.

Register early to ensure your place! OSJS Registration

Questions? Paula Conrad, Employer Relations and Internship Manager, Career and Professional Development Services, Saint Mary's College of California, 925-631-8280

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is the place for civic education and engagement for all ages. Whether you want to teach your kids about how government works or brush up on the history of presidential inaugurations, the Library offers it all. Search the catalog

Last week, the U.S. made history by inaugurating our first woman Vice President, Kamala Harris. Click here to learn more about her. To learn more about the women who led the way, click here. 

For a limited time, the American Red Cross will test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service to our donors. To schedule an appointment go to: redcrossblood.org/give or call 1-800-733-2767 and use Sponsor Code: lafayettelibrary. 

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