Nov. 15, 2017
#ShopSmall is the hashtag of the month with Small Business Saturday, 11/26, around the corner. Post your annoucements on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram and we will communicate across all our platforms.

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Let's get ready for #ShopSmall 11/26 - Small Business Saturday
 


Our local entrepreneurs are the incarnation of the American dream, they embody the ambitious entrepreneurial spirit that made America the world power it is today.

11/26 a day conceived with the sole purpose of promoting small businesses and urging consumers to "shop small."

On Saturday November 26, let's explore downtown and take advantage of this special day to shop and dine locally, and start the Holidays shopping:



 

 




Chamber supported events: Tree of Lights 12/2 - Holidays Mixer on 12/7




Orinda Tree of Lights
Saturday, December 2, 2017,  4:30 -  6:30 
For over thirty years, the Tree of Lights ceremonies have offered members of the communities a way to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones. By dedicating a Memorial Light for a suggested gift of $30, you can honor someone you love while directly supporting end-of-life patient care. Memorial donors of $100 and higher will have the option to have their names listed in the lighting ceremony program of their choice.
This ceremony is part of Orinda's community holiday celebration. Memorial names are not read at this ceremony.
Please visit our Tree of Lights event page HERE to dedicate a memorial light or become a sponsor. Your support makes all the difference!
Location: 
Orinda Tree of Lights
Orinda Village by Bank of America
Orinda, CA  
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News From Our Members
 

Click HERE to get the latest news from Hilton House Consign and Design .

Explore Hilton House fine jewelry, quality name brand furniture decor and rugs, men and women fashion accessories, collectibles and antiques. All at 21 and 19 Orinda Way.
 
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More Information  HERE
         
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Registration HERE




Advanced tickets HERE


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Orinda Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau are partnering


"Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit with a mission to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. 
For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2016, people turned to BBB more than 167 million times for BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.2 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at  bbb.org. BBB also sets and upholds marketplace standards.
 
All businesses can take advantage of a free BBB Business Profile on  bbb.org. However, only businesses that meet BBB's 8 Standards for Trust are eligible to be Accredited. Send a signal to current and potential customers that you're trustworthy and support BBB's mission by becoming Accredited today! Learn more and apply HERE

After an application is received, we make sure your business meets our 8 Standards of Trust before proceeding with next steps. After your business successfully goes through the verifications process, you can take full advantage of your Accreditation benefits, including: SEO optimization, the BBB Seal, Request-a-Quote, access to exclusive BBB trainings, mediation and arbitration services, and more!"

Our partners: Lafayette Community Breakfast 11/17 - Score
 



39th Annual Thanksgiving Community Breakfast 
 
Friday, November 17, 7am-8:30am, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
Reservations are now being accepted for the annual Thanksgiving Breakfast! This year, the breakfast will be held at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center. Keynote speaker will be Deanne Pearn, MPP Executive Director of Contra Costa Interfaith Housing. The event will be catered by Jeff Assadi of La Finestra! Music provided by Wendy Tamis, Harpist. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, November 15. Make your reservations HERE


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More information HERE 
 
 

Thank You To the Chamber's Premier and Enhanced Members!
     
Orinda Care Center- 925.254.6500
11 Altarinda Rd. Orinda


Land Home Financial Services - 925.885.6760


 Republic Services - 925-685-4711 Pacific Gas and Electric - 1-800-743-5000





 
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President's Corner
 
  Its hard to believe that we are entering the last 6 weeks of 2017. But, I must actively procrastinate; pushing thoughts of holly, jingle bells, white-bearded gentleman, and gift shopping off until December. Happy Thanksgiving and Shop Local for that next big holiday on the horizon. 
 
 
 
Thank you to our Premier &
 Ehnhanced members

 










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