On Friday we received a message from Police Chief Ben Alldritt regarding recent commercial burglaries. If you missed it, you can read the message here.

As of yesterday, Sunday, March 14, Contra Costa is officially in the Red Tier. Read the announcement here.

Tomorrow we continue our Tuesday Talk Series with Podcast Launch 101. On Wednesday is our Chamber Connectors meeting (guests welcome!) and don't miss the Covid-19 Relief Funding webinar on Thursday at 4pm!

Wednesday, March 24, 6pm, Online

March Madness is starting! The brackets are up. 

Grab your favorite college t-shirt and swag. 

Calling all fans ... Bears, Bulldogs, Beavers, Bruins, Badgers, Ducks, Wildcats, Jayhawks, Gators, Hoosiers, Huskies, Wolverines and Volunteers! Tar Heels, Cardinal and Fighting Irish! Even if your team is sidelined, YOU are welcome! 

Don’t follow basketball or thought March Madness was because Contra Costa County has moved to the red tier, you could be right too! Another great reason to celebrate and see what your fellow Chamber Members are up too. 

Mark your calendar, get your ticket and join us for our March Chamber Mixer. 

Guest appearances from our New Member Team!

The City of Lafayette is proud to offer the Small Business Assistance Program to all small businesses within our community. Small business assistance webinars are held every Thursday afternoon at 4pm to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and other tips to obtain funding. There is also a Q&A panel where you can get answers to your questions live. Feel free to register for the Webinar by clicking HERE and select the date and time that works best for you. Get verified for this free service HERE.

Last week we welcomed the following new Chamber members! We encourage you to learn more about them on their website and social channels!

P.O. Box 2222, Walnut Creek

Helen Duncan, 203-300-2144

The Diablo Symphony Association supports and manages the Diablo Symphony Orchestra in connection with providing local classical music performances, educational programs in schools and elsewhere, annual young artists competitions, and performing opportunities for local musicians.

1870 Olympic Blvd., Suite 200, Walnut Creek

Heather Schiffman, 925-295-9232

The following members renewed their membership March 8-14, 2021.

The Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF) invites local nonprofits to apply for an annual Excellence Grant.

The grant application deadline is March 31, 2021. To apply for a grant and to learn more about LCF's Excellence Grants visit

https://lafayettecf.org/how-we-help/grant-application.

On Tuesday, March 16 at 9am, listen in on an informative fireside chat with Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District, led by Matt Guichard, Chair of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. Hear from the fire department leadership about the safety challenges and opportunities facing all of us. The Program will look at the threat of global warming (forest fires and smoke), Covid-19 protocols and implications, on-street business openings/closing, the critical need for updated fire stations and more. This is a chance to ask questions as well as learn what others are thinking and doing. Register HERE >>

TOMORROW - Tuesday, March 16, 12n-12:30pm, Online

Learn the essentials to launching your podcast for your business.

What you will learn in this session:

Presented by Holly Jackson, Holistic Business Coach. Register HERE >>

Wednesday, March 17, 4:30pm, Online

If you're interested in joining this free networking group, please contact Fred Steingraf at fred.steingraf@edwardjones.com.

Tuesday, March 30, 12noon, Online

What you will learn in this session:

Presented by Piinch Company. Join us on March 30 at noon using this link:

We want to help you get your customers ready to vote for your business. Download marketing kit here >>

Your business could be a winner. Here are the tools and tips you need to promote voting for your business: 

Don't miss your chance to nominate for these upcoming awards and features in the San Francisco Business Times:

Most Influential Women in Business 2021: Nominate women who are outstanding leaders to be one of the Bay Area’s Most Influential Women in Business. Deadline: March 17

LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and Outstanding LGBTQ Business Leaders: Nominate LGBTQ-owned companies and business leaders who are making a difference in the world for our 2021 Business of Pride special edition. Deadline: April 2

Top Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists 2021: Did your company support charitable organizations in 2020? If your company believes strongly in giving back to the community, we want to recognize you! Deadline: April 2

Corporate Philanthropy Beyond the Check Awards: The Beyond the Check Awards recognize five Bay Area companies that are going beyond cash giving to a deeper level of philanthropy. Deadline: April 30

Middle Market San Francisco and Silicon Valley: Nominate fast-growing private or public companies that have between $25 million and $1 billion in revenue for the Bay Area's Middle Market List.

Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area 2021: Nominate your company for the Fast 100, which recognizes businesses that have had outstanding growth over the past two years. Deadline: June 1

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) declares tax rate schedules, tax tables, and cost-of-living adjustments for certain tax items and provisions each year.

Additionally, federal law provides for inflation adjustments to many important categories used in personal, business, and financial planning.

I’m happy to provide you with this new digital version of the 2021 Federal Tax Information — A Reference Guide. This document provides the current information on 2021 tax-related amounts and provides direct web access to IRS references, resources, and other financial information.

If you have any questions regarding this information — or how the new 2021 amounts may benefit or impact your estate or business plans, please reach out to me to discuss, anytime. Gian Panetta at (925) 997-9239. Financial Services Professional, CA License #: 0M94545.

One of our members, Holly Jean Jackson has put together a 3 day challenge for mission-driven female entrepreneurs and business owners. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this 3 Day Challenge:

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50% Off And Get FOUR Free Bonuses!

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Bonus 1: The cutting edge ‘Sleep Strategies’ Worksheet - This easy to reference guide can be accessed from the comfort of any mobile device and used ‘on the go’. It dives deep into the most advanced science of getting deep, restorative sleep to safeguard your mental bandwidth, increase performance, and preserve overall wellness. ($29 Value, FREE with the 3 Day Challenge)

Bonus 2: The Daily Routine Protocol - This powerful PDF guide helps even the most overwhelmed woman to take control of their day, organize their tasks, and create more time for what they love! Filled with practical tips and easy to apply concepts, this is a must have for all busy people! ($19 Value, FREE with the 3 Day Challenge)

Bonus 3: Business Visualization Audio - Recent studies show a clear link between visualisation and success. This guided audio training is jam-packed with great tools to help get clarity, feel more inspired, and build motivation. ($49 Value, FREE with the 3 Day Challenge)

Bonus 4: Secret Coaching Tape - Be a ‘fly on the wall’ on one of my coaching sessions with amazing mission-driven successful women.. Learn from their questions, stories and situations, and apply the nuggets of wisdom to your biz ($97 Value, FREE with the 3 day Challenge)

WHEW! That’s like a metric ton of goodies… ALL FOR FREE… when you take up this 50% off 3 Day Challenge!! So don’t wait, go right here and start the challenge now.

PS: This special sale ends in just 4 short days, so if you’d like to knock MONTHS off your learning curve, and build a stress-free high paying business doing work you love… don’t wait :)

Dear Lamorinda community,

 

Thank you again for hosting drop locations for our Love From Lamorinda hygiene kit collection program. 

 

It was an overwhelming success! We had a goal of collecting around 175-200 kits. Instead, we collected around 1,200 kits thanks to your help!

 

We have had to deliver them in multiple deliveries because we were blessed with so many.

 

Yesterday we delivered our second delivery and the kits were immediately distributed to the Bay Area Rescue Mission’s portable shower block that is available for the homeless to use. It was very powerful to see the kits going into the hands of those who need them- there is a short video to explain how they are used. Watch video on Facebook here >>

 

Thank you for helping us with this community outreach. The need is huge at the moment and this has been a very helpful to our friends in Richmond.  

Sincerely,

Lamorinda wines continue to flourish and mature using innovative and sustainable urban agriculture processes. The AVA comprises bonded (wines available for sale to the public) and non-bonded wineries. Membership to the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association is open to any and all interested in wine making and grape growing. People need not be in Lamorinda, nor be growing grapes or producing wine. The AVA is excited to announce it will open its first public tasting room late 2021 on Mt. Diablo Blvd.

After a year pause, we officially started making homemade fudge again at Zoonie's!  

The Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center is now open 8am-5pm daily.

Are you looking for qualified employees? Post to our job board! We also share on social! Questions? holly@lafayettechamber.org.

The Lafayette Chamber has created a blog/news page specific to Employer Resources. View it here >>

Monday, March 29, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30PM | ZOOM

Lafayette's own truffle making experts, Ellen Reintjes and Don Tatzin, will demonstrate how to make and decorate elegant chocolate truffles at home. Spend an evening learning the process, recipes, and tools to use. Don’t miss this delicious event!

For more information visit www.LLLCF.org and follow LLLC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Last Monday was #internationalwomensday!

Check out our Instagram Highlight here >>

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.