Weekly Headlines-------------------------------- --- - Week of March 29, 2021
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"Wait, was that event virtual? Couldn't tell, it was THAT good!"
Melinda Solomon, Diablo magazine
EAST BAY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE, REIMAGINED
presented by
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
in conjunction with
John Muir Health and Stanford Children's Health
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.O.G., Ob-Gyn, ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, and author
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Exciting Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, April 6, 2021
with an All Live Fireside Chat!
Dr. Jennifer Ashton
EVP and President, Hospital Operations -
Walnut Creek & Concord Campuses and John Muir Behavioral Health
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Join us This Wednesday
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce presents:
Sicily
October 19 - 27, 2021
Palermo. Siracusa. Catania. Taormina
Discover Sicily through its glorious architecture, ancient ruins, breathtaking villages, and sumptuous cuisine. Learn more about this fabulous travel opportunity during a trip orientation presented by travel expert and Jet Vacations owner Carl Monticelli. Wednesday, March 31, 5:00PM | Trip Orientations held via zoom.
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Final Days - Apply Now
Apply now for this first come/first served grant program for restaurants. Grant has been extended through March 31, 2021.The City of Walnut Creek’s Restaurant Grant Program is created to help the restaurant community with expenses related to business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants in Walnut Creek attract people to eat and shop at retail stores, and the success of restaurants helps maintain the economic vitality of our community. Click here.
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Back To Business
"Hotels Drive Business to Your Business"
Tuesday, April 13
9:00 - 10:00AM
Zoom link sent in an email the day before the webinar
HOTELS DRIVE BUSINESS TO YOUR BUSINESS. Audrey Bascio, National Account Director for CVENT; Todd Craig, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek; and Nicole Hankton, Director of Sales and Marketing, Walnut Creek Visitors Bureau, will affirm how hotels bring revenue to our city and how we can all work together to attract visitors. We’ll also discuss how our local hotels have remained flexible in these difficult times and they stay motivated for recovery.
To view video recording of past Back To Business webinars, Click here.
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Getting Stronger Every Day
Thank you for strengthing our Chamber during the pandemic. We send a special thank you to our newest Walnut Creek Chamber members.
To learn more about these member businesses, visit their websites.
Haleh Amiri
Jeremy Fisch
Wilson Stephens
Nonprofit Executive Search
Bob Fisher
Jing Chen
Niveditha Jain
Catherine Myers
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One-On-One Monthly Virtual Speed Networking
Thursday, April 8 | Time: 5-6 p.m.
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Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce for our monthly virtual speed networking series. Say hello to friends in the business community and build new business contacts. All members & non-members are welcome at this FREE event. Help us spread the word by inviting business owners and professionals you know. Contact Linda Vesneski for help - 925-934-2007 x 105 or lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
Thank you to The Light Digital for spearheading this official Chamber event.
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FREE SWIM CLASS WITH SPRING ENROLLMENT!
COVID-19 safety protocols in place and enforced
Lower ratio classes • Indoor pools • Ages 6 months - 15 years old Levels: AQUA babies through Elite Swimmers
Spring Quarter: March 7 - June 5th
Enroll @ AMERICAN SWIM ACADEMY Today! 925-452-7946 • 2650 SHADELANDS DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK
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Best Small Business Grants for COVID Relief
and Free Money in 2021 | Meredith Wood, Updated on March 12, 2021
Beyond coronavirus small business grants, a complete list of small business grants—from federal and state options to grants for women, minorities, and veterans—and information on how to apply for grants and the important differences between small business grants and loans. Click here.
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California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant - Round 5
Round 5 of the California Relief Grant opens on March 25. The package provides an additional $2 billion – a four-fold increase over the $500 million currently being distributed – for grants up to $25,000 for small businesses impacted by the pandemic, and allocates $50 million of this total for non-profit cultural institutions. To register for a free webinar, click here.
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Paycheck Protection Program
An SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. For up-to-date information, click here.
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Release Date: March 24, 2021
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. To read the entire press release, click here.
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MCE Bill Relief for Small Businesses
Beginning in April 2021, small business customers are eligible for a $22/month MCE Cares Credit, available for up to 9 months. For details, click here.
COVID-19 Relief for Local Employees and Households, click here.
COVID-19 Relief for Our Local Small Businesses - MCE has pulled together a list of state and local resources for small businesses in our service area who have been impacted by COVID-19, click here.
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Together, we can all make a difference.
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau urges all healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give the gift of life by giving blood AND to volunteer or donate to the 2021 Community Service Day.
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COVID-19 may have changed our collective day-to-day in many ways, but it has not changed our resolve to make the world a better place.
The pandemic has resulted in heavy impacts to Vitalant’s mobile blood drive operations and thousands of blood drive cancellations. The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau urges all healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to participate in their virtual blood drive .For details, click here.
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ONE BIG PROJECT
TO FILL ONE BIG NEED
Saturday, April 17
8:30AM - 12:30PM
VOLUNTEER - DONATE
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EAT FREE FOR A YEAR!
Pacific Catch
Golden Ticket Giveaway!
To celebrate our 18th birthday, we’re offering
10 lucky guests the chance to
‘eat free for a year’ at Pacific Catch!
Winners will be announced on our birthday, April 2nd 2021.
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Up-To-Date COVID Information for Contra Costa
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Phases For more information, click here.
Official California State
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What's Happening?
Speed Networking to Wine Tasting to EBWC Speaker Series!
Think there's nothing to do? You just might be surprised what's happening; click here.
Chamber member benefit: List your upcoming events, webinars, workshops to the calendar. If you need assistance, contact Tani at tdhana@walnut-creek.com or Linda at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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Help Wanted
Chamber member benefit: List your job opportunities on the Chamber website. If you need assistance, contact Tani at tdhana@walnut-creek.com or Linda at lvesneski@walnut-creek.com.
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What's Not to Like?
We’re excited to introduce our new President & CEO
Robert Linscheid who will replace Jay Hoyer in the leadership role on May 1. After a distinguished 30-year career, 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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