News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Chamber Staff will be on vacation July 5 - July 9, 2021
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COVID-19 Regulations on Face Coverings and Physical Distancing for Workers
Cal/OSHA, the state regulatory agency for workplace safety, approved new workplace rules on June 17 that allows most fully vaccinated workers in many workplaces to stop wearing masks and ends physical distancing requirements for all workers.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed on June 17, 2021 an executive order enabling the revisions to take effect without the normal 10-day review period by the Office of Administrative Law – providing clarity and consistency for employers and employees as California fully reopens its economy.
➡ Employers may allow fully vaccinated employees not to wear face coverings indoors but must document their vaccination status. Workers may self-attest to having been vaccinated.
➡ Unvaccinated employees still must wear masks indoors except when alone in a room or vehicle or when eating or drinking.
➡ Workplaces would be required to provide masks to workers who are not fully vaccinated and ensure that they wear them when they are indoors or in vehicles. Nothing prevents employers from implementing additional protective measures than are required, including the use of masks and physical distancing.
Contra Costa County will align and follow the Cal-OSHA guidance; the health officer will not be imposing and additional restrictions.
Businesses seeking assistance to provide N95 respirators for unvaccinated employees as required by the revised Emergency Temporary Standards can find distribution locations for state-provided N95 respirators here.
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Places Where Everyone, Regardless of Vaccination Status Must Still Wear a Mask
- Public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares)
- K-12 schools, childcare facilities, and other youth settings (indoors)
- Healthcare settings (including long-term care facilities)
- Homeless shelters, emergency shelters, and cooling centers
- Correctional facilities and detention centers
- Businesses that choose to require masks for all customers
- Fully vaccinated people may also choose to continue to wear face coverings if that makes them more comfortable
- Travelers: follow CDC recommendations and CDPH Travel Advisory
- Vaccine verification/negative COVID-19 test: required for indoor mega-events (5000+ attendees) and recommended for outdoor mega-events (10,000+ attendees). The State of California is supposed to be coming out with a verification system soon.
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Who's Ready for some Live Music?
Music (and bar) in Lafayette’s Plaza Park – Tuesday, June 22. Music 5pm-7:30pm.
The Taste of Lafayette is sold out, but there is no reason to stay at home on Tuesday night, June 22. Part of the fun will be on full view for the community.
There will be at least six musical acts around town, entertaining near some of the restaurants on display. Consider getting a dinner–to–go and bring it on down to Plaza Park. Pack some lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy a free summer evening concert.
The Tuneriders will be playing 60’s and 70’s covers. Duane Campbell, Rick Abbott and local musician Ken Cooper have played here before at the Art & Wine Festival. The Chamber will have a wine and beer bar in the Plaza. Please join us for a night out.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education
This special $25 flat rate price valid for any of the three races is only available through June 30! Sign up now for our Sunday, October 24 Res Run!
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Welcome to the Chamber!
The following businesses/organizations joined the Lafayette Chamber last week! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
1425 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Cherlene Andresen, 925-295-4000
Kaiser Permanente has been providing high-quality health care and coverage for more than 75 years. By connecting care with coverage, we pioneered a new model for health care, where things are designed to work together — and help our members.
Categories: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs, Health Care / Wellness
Lafayette, CA
Andree Duggan, 510-616-8512
Award-winning community engagement and communications professional. 20-years of combined experience in web and print communications, community engagement, and outreach.
Categories: Publishers / Publications / Media, Writing
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership June 14-20, 2021.
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Lafayette’s 25th Art & Wine Festival is set for September 18-19, 2021
Let’s go!! Get on board and join us as we kick off our marketing campaigns.
Showcase your business with a commercial vendor booth in downtown for the weekend. Host a beer or wine booth. Align your brand or service with the best downtown block party in the county as we #welcomebacklafayette.
The following members are some of the first to sign up!
Non-Profit, Creeks Park Project
We have sponsorship levels available and tailored to fit everyone’s budget and needs. But they are limited! Now is the time. Join us as a Presenting Sponsor ($10,000), Corporate Sponsor ($3750) or new this year, be one of 10 Collective Entertainment Sponsors ($750). Add your logo and direct link to this special group … https://lafayettefestival.com/sponsors.
Act now! We are giving our Chamber Members priority through June 23rd, then we will open up to outside inquiries. Contact sara@lafayettechamber.org for more details.
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Turn up the volume!
New Members seen and heard in this video:
Thank you Volunteers!
We could not have done it without you. Thank you for your help setting up, greeting, taking down and everything in between!
Stephanie McNabb, John McCormick, Grace Dixon, Kyle Sumner, Jeremy Steel, Fred Steingraf, Brian Aiello, Chris Lane, Leila Douglah, Reid Edwards, David Benet, Tom Schnurr, Tim Regan, Dennis Markham, Terry Ring and Travis Johnson.
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Watch our social media channels for more about this spectacular mixer!
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Citywide Sidewalk Sale
The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette will be promoting a Citywide Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 31. Anyone interested in participating should email holly@lafayettechamber.org as we will be listing and promoting all participating Lafayette businesses. |
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Contra Costa begins new mobile COVID-19 vaccine service
* Businesses and community organizations can now request visits from Contra Costa Health Services’ (CCHS) mobile COVID-19 vaccination van to workplaces, community centers and other locations where five or more members of a group want to receive vaccine.
* This service operates weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will only travel to locations within the county, though they will vaccinate anyone eligible regardless of where they live.
* There is no cap on the number of people who can be vaccinated during a visit.
* The state’s pandemic health orders will sunset on June 15, allowing fully vaccinated people to visit businesses and enjoy communal activities without the need for face masks or physical distancing. Visit the CCHS Beyond the Blueprint page https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/beyond-the-blueprint for details.
* But the health guidelines for people who are not vaccinated will remain largely unchanged – now is a great time to consider a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine if you have not already gotten one.
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GetAnswersContaCosta.org
Kaiser Permanente and John Muir Health – announced a new partnership campaign to help our communities find answers to their concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign includes social media outreach, physician outreach videos, and a new website – GetAnswersContraCosta.org. The website is the best way to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines and get answers from medical experts.
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ICYMI - In Case You Missed It!
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General Plan Update: The Time to Speak Up is Now
Tell the GPAC what you think by submitting your thoughts, ideas, questions, and comments on the General Plan public engagement website https://engagelafayette.org.
A good plan is like a road map: it shows the destination and the various routes to get there. After 50+ years, Lafayette is updating its mission statement and you get to speak up about which direction the City should head.
Help us plan the route and the destination by taking the mission statement survey on PlanLafayette.org!
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Meet the GPAC In Person
Come meet your General Plan Advisory Committee, learn about the Housing Element and participate in the workshop activities to share your opinion on where new housing should be planned in the context of existing housing, wildfire risk, traffic congestion, school capacity, and more!. GPAC members and Planning Staff will be there to listen and answer questions. Drop in anytime between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m., on June 30, at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center, in the Don Tatzin Community Hall.
If you prefer to take part in the activities on your own time, use the online density allocation tool to decide where housing units should be focused and the opportunity sites map to tell us specifically which parcels might best accommodate new dwelling units. Use the worksheet to see some of the criteria needed for an opportunity site and place a pin on the map. These activities will remain open through July 15, 2021, but don’t wait! Tell us what you think today to help plan your tomorrow.
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Taking Control of Debt
NEW DATE! Tuesday, July 13, 12 noon, Online
Many Americans are significantly in debt. So, if you are feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. The good news is you can start eliminating it. Regardless of the type of debt you are in – credit card, student loans, car loans or something else – it’s important to know you can get out of debt. It won’t happen overnight, but being debt-free is possible once you make a commitment and a plan.
Join Lafayette Chamber member Gian D. Panetta and Mathew Sagers for this FREE informational workshop. Questions? Contact Gian at gpanetta@financialguide.com. Register here.
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GOOGLE™ FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12noon-1:00pm, Online
Join Molly Northrup for a Tech Talk discussing how you can use Google tools in your business!
- Google Drive
- Google My Business
- Google Search Console
- Google Calendar
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Business Opportunities & Resources |
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It's Time to Network... IN PERSON!
Tuesday June 29, 4-6pm, The Grille At Blackhawk
We've been anticipating this for a long time and the time is now. To say the last year has been rough is an understatement. We have all been through so much, it's time to celebrate and turn the page. It's time to refocus and move forward to grow our business. The Zoom burnout is real and hopefully we will not have to do it any longer! So join us for White Rabbit Business Solutions' first in person networking event in over a year. We will be meeting at The Grille at Blackhawk to kick off the gathering.
Join us for an late afternoon of celebration, fun, networking and meeting new friends. Food and drink will be available as their Happy Hour will be extended for us! This event will be from 4-6pm on Tuesday June 29th at The Grille At Blackhawk, 3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville CA 94506. Register HERE.
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Town Hall Theatre's Bay Area Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities
Town Hall Theatre is pleased to be LIVE again, starting with a Bay Area Celebration. This special fundraising event on July 10 at 11am at the Moraga Commons will bring Bay Area artists together through song and spoken word. The summer stage will come to life with themes of Hope, Renewal, Equity, Resilience, Home, Inclusion, and CELEBRATION. We are excited to reconnect in-person with our community as we re-introduce Town Hall Theatre.
Accompanying the performances will be the Steve Carter Trio, an East Bay Groove Funk band with a modern style rooted in the rhythm-section innovations of Tower of Power, The Headhunters, and Sly and the Family Stone.
This event is a fundraiser for Town Hall Theatre Company as we plan our return to post-COVID in-person programming and offerings in the fall at our theatre in Lafayette.
Town Hall is looking for local businesses to sponsor the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels starting at $500 and include benefits including social media mentions, placement on signage and mentions at the event.
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Acalanes Newspaper, BluePrint Advertising Opportunities
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Business Builder Throwdown
Be Our Guest? Holly Jean Jackson co-launched a live streaming show called Business Builder Throwdown and we are looking for guests on our show.
When: Every Thursday from 2-3 pm EST
Where: streamed to YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn (adding Amazon Live soon)
Who: Business owners who want strategic business growth advice from experts
What's in it for YOU?
- A complimentary mastermind where two experts share strategies for you to implement today on your biggest business challenge
- Get your business name and brand out there through our show (free PR!)
- A professionally edited video interview post livestream of you
- Meet new business professionals that can help you grow
Sign up for a hot seat (i.e. be our guest on the show): Click https://courses.hookdm.com/bbt and scroll to the bottom and fill out the hot seat form today! We will be in touch shortly after to schedule your debut!
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Member Events & Announcements |
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Friends Corner Book Shop
Friends Corner Book Shop is delighted to announce that we’ll be reopening on our full schedule of hours beginning today, Monday, June 21!
Book Shop volunteers have been hard at work building an electronic inventory, which will make it simpler to know if a particular book is in stock and its location.
Shop hours:
M, T, Th: 10AM-6PM
W: 10AM-8PM
F: 10AM-5PM
S: 9AM-1PM
Su: Closed
Proceeds from Friends Corner Book Shop sales continue to support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.
We have brightened and reorganized, and look forward to welcoming all you book lovers back to browse in the shop! New volunteers are also welcome! We would love to have your help! You may express your interest to friendscornerbookshop@gmail.com.
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Cancer Support Community Update
If you've been waiting on pins and needles to hear how CSC's Design Review Commission meeting went earlier this month, wait no longer.
"This is an important and compelling project."
"Love the building. Too bad it's so hidden - let's see more!"
"Illuminate it to make it a beacon of Hope."
We invite you to join us for the following meeting tonight, June 21, 2021: Planning Commission meeting which will discuss all items mentioned at prior meetings of the PC, DRC and TCC.
Libby and Don Jenkins would like to extend a Special thank you to Kathy Merchant, Diane Barbera, and Don Jenkins for speaking strong support during the past two city meetings as well as Jay Lifson for additional written communication.
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Las Trampas Virtual Tour
Tuesday, June 22, 3pm
So much that has changed at our Lafayette Campus!
It is our pleasure to share the exciting changes each month with you, our loyal supporter!
Our guests this month will be Tom Chastain and Renee Chou from Studio Urbis. Tom and Renee are the architects for the Las Trampas Project. They will provide a great perspective on our new facility.
Please click here to register for the Zoom Webinar. After registering you will receive an email confirming your registration with a link.
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2021 Summer Bike Challenge
Looking for free summertime recreation, fun for the whole family? Check out 511 Contra Costa’s Summer Bike Challenge. June-August, riders of all ages can explore their hometowns on two wheels. Simply bike to each destination and cross off the squares as you go. Pick up free prizes on select dates, take weekly Bonus Challenges, and enter the iPad Grand Prize Drawing. Ready to roll? Visit 511cc.org/go to get started.
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Who: All ages. Popular with families, teens, adults, and older adults
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What: See the attached draft (front/back) to see what it’s all about. Sort of a “Bike Bingo” meets “Bike Scavenger Hunt”
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When: June-August; people participate independently, and at their own pace. Honor system to complete.
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Why: 511 Contra Costa runs the program to promote biking as a transportation mode-choice. The WHY for participants is that it’s a fun, free, and healthy recreational activity. + prizes!
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Where: We select various destinations every summer to feature on the Challenge card. We change it up each year. Our “Free Stuff” giveaway stops (page 2) are typically located in parks, the library, city hall, or other points of interest where a 511CC staff person hands out small prizes, such as $5 Starbucks gift cards to people who stop by on bikes.
➡ In Lafayette, at the Community Center, June 23 and July 7!!
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Be Fire-Wise in Lamorinda
Sunday, June 27, 7pm-8pm, Zoom
Be Fire-wise in Lamorinda! Part of Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church's For Lamorinda Speaker Series, Fire Marshall Jeff Isaacs will give a presentation on fire abatement and how the community can get involved. Other presenters will give advice from CERT, best practices for family emergency communication, and safe landscape choices. Invite your friends and neighbors! Learn more and sign up here: |
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The White Pony Express “All of Us” Auction is Ready for Your Bids!
The nonprofit White Pony Express, headquartered in Pleasant Hill and founded by Dr. Carol Weyland Conner, currently has an exciting online Auction designed to help us raise funds to support White Pony Express’ vital programs: Food Rescue, and the General Store.
Auction items include luxury vacation getaways, box tickets, indulgent dining experiences, high-end jewelry, and gift baskets galore! The winning bids will be matched by angel donors through June 30th!
The money raised from the Auction will enable White Pony Express to provide nutritious food and essential items directly to neighbors in need across Contra Costa County. Thank you for your support and for participating in this special feature of our Spring Matching Campaign!
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Now Hiring!
Are you looking for a job? See also our Instagram Highlight for Lafayette Chamber businesses that are hiring! |
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Celebrate Pride Month
Stop in the Lafayette Library and Learning Center this Pride month (and always) to find resources for all ages that help shape the ideas and perspectives central to a tolerant and inclusive society. Then tune in for a special event that celebrates dignity and equality for everyone!
Pride Storytime Party
This exuberant online storytime is geared toward young children, elementary school-aged kids, and their families. Also included will be information for parents and caregivers on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways.
Sweet Thursdays Presents Lisa See: The Island of Sea Women
Join the renowned best-selling author of Shanghai Girls as she discusses her latest historical novel The Island of Sea Women. A classic Lisa See story of women's friendships and the larger forces that shape them, The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives. This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work while the men take care of the children.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
The Lafayette Library Foundation is a Premier Partner dedicated to making the region's blood supply stronger. The Red Cross has received almost 150 donations at the Library and could not fulfill their life-saving mission without donors like you! Donating is a safe process and eligible individuals are strongly urged to give blood or platelets.
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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Your Lafayette Dining and Shopping Guide! |
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Please note: to signup via text you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used for verify you are over 21 years of age.
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Show Your Membership!
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. |
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