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NEWS & EVENTS

Monday, April 13, 2026


UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS



Lafayette Chamber Health and Wellness Alliance at Oakwood Athletic Club

Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm-6:30pm


Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons

Wednesday, April 15, 8:15am-9:30am

 

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Headlands Brewing

Thursday, April 23, 5:30pm-7pm


Lafayette Artisan Walk

Saturday, May 9, 11am-3pm


Lafayette Business Women at RÊVE Bistro

Wednesday, May 13, 8:45am-10am


Taste of Lafayette - SOLD OUT!

Tuesday, May 19, 5:30pm-7:30pm



➡ Chamber Events Calendar ⬅



Lafayette Community Events Calendar

Arts Community Email Blast

Nonprofit Community Email Blast



Lafayette Chamber Connectors

Chamber Connectors


The Chamber Connectors affinity group provides Lafayette Chamber members an opportunity to highlight their business and meet other professionals who may refer new customers. Meetings typically include the individual business’ introductions to the entire group, followed by an informal networking session. 


Thank you to Oasis Cafe for the morning's coffee and breakfast treats!


📅 Wednesday, April 15, 8:15am

📍Creekside Commons


REGISTER HERE

 

THIS EMAIL BLAST IS SPONSORED BY



MAI Capital Management, LLC

MAI Capital Management, LLC

Your Lafayette Team—Helping You Protect and Grow What You’ve Built


MAI Capital Management is proud to sponsor this month’s Chamber update. Your Lafayette Team—Eric Flett, Stewart McGuire, Nicole Hanson, Tor Jensen, Amanda Walker, and Emily Rasmussen—delivers personalized care you can trust. We partner with business owners driven by purpose, passion, and perseverance to help them achieve financial freedom. Your business is your wealth, and we’re aligned to help you protect it and make the most of your life’s work.


For over 50 years, MAI has empowered clients to simplify, protect, and grow wealth—freeing time to enjoy what matters most. Together, we’re committed to helping you prosper with purpose.


Turn your hard work into wealth that can last. Let us help you build the financial freedom you deserve. Give us a call at 925-962-1100 today. 251 Lafayette Circle Suite 250 | Lafayette CA 94549 

 

CHAMBER MEMBERS

Join us in welcoming our New Members!


Cadillac Marin

Timothy Regan

📍 475 Francisco Blvd. E, San Rafael

🌐 https://www.cadillacmarin.com

A Proud Member of Price Family Dealerships. Welcome to Cadillac Marin, your trusted source for Cadillac sales, service, and luxury experiences in San Rafael, California. Conveniently located in the heart of Marin County, we proudly serve drivers from Novato, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Sausalito, and East Bay communities including Berkeley, Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Concord, Richmond, Dublin, and Pleasanton. Whether you're shopping for a new Cadillac, scheduling maintenance, or simply exploring luxury vehicle ownership, our team is here to make every moment exceptional.

Category: Automotive


Recharge Health

Tenaya Garrett

📍 3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

Recharge Health is not just a clinic—it’s a new model of care. We combine clinical care with biofield-based testing and treatment to address the drivers of dysregulation and restore biofrequency flow, regulation, and resilience in the body.

Categories: Health & Wellness, Healthcare & Medical


AC Art Pottery

Avijit Chakravarty

📍Orinda

🌐 https://www.instagram.com/ac_art_pottery

Ceramic artist (pottery) & Painter (acrylic/pastels). Small batch unique functional & decorative pottery. Landscape paintings. 

Category: Local Artist

Thank You Renewing Members!


The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership 4/6-4/12/26.


 

EVENTS RECAPS

Collab Fertility

Thank you for joining us for the April Lafayette Business Women event. It was so wonderful to see everyone and tour the impressive Collab Fertility facility! Many thanks to Thalia Segal and her fabulous mom, Tamara Segal, for hosting this wonderful event and for the delicious appetizers and Pellegrino's! Special thanks Carine Camara of CARRINA and Katie Santos of Fitness HR for facilitating this meeting. See photos here.

 
Western Flyer Brewing

Congratulations Katie and Logan Jager on opening Western Flyer Brewing! We held a Ribbon Cutting at their beautiful new location on April 9. See photos here.


UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Health & Wellness Alliance

Lafayette Health and Wellness Alliance Meeting


📅Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
📍
Oakwood Athletic Club (4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd.) 


The Lafayette Health and Wellness Alliance brings together local health and wellness professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore ways to make the most of your referral strategy. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships and walk away with practical tips you can use right away. 


Please note: This affinity group is for Lafayette Chamber members and is by invite only, as the intention of this group is to focus on businesses and organizations in the health and wellness space. 

 

To learn more and register for this event, please click here. 

Taste of Lafayette -  Sponsors

Taste of Lafayette - Tickets are SOLD OUT!


📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm

📍 Lafayette Plaza 3530 Plaza Way, Lafayette, CA 94549


Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll is sold out - thank you for the incredible support!


Want to be one of the first to know when tickets for the next event go on sale? Click here to subscribe.


Non-ticket holders are welcome to enjoy free music in the Lafayette Plaza 5pm-7pm on Tuesday, May 19. Guests may bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages; however, no outside alcohol is permitted to be brought into the Plaza in accordance with our ABC event license. Bring a picnic and/or purchase beverages at the Plaza Bar.


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS!



If you are interested in participating as a restaurant, email events@lafayettechamber.org.

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival - Apply Now for the 29th Annual Festival


The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held September 19 & 20 in Downtown Lafayette. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your business or organization!


Click here to learn more about the sponsor/vendor application process.


Participating businesses and organizations approved 4/6-12/26:


United Constructors, Inc. - Commercial Vendor

Jake Stewart - State Farm Insurance - Entertainment Sponsor

925 Dance Collective - Family Zone Booth

AYK Brands LLC - Family Zone Booth

Bocobites - Food Booth

JJMCG ENTERPRISES Inc DBA JC'S HOLEY DONUTS - Food Booth

Twisted K's - Food Booth

The Forge Wood-Fired Pizza Truck - Food Truck

Mehrdesigns - Local Artist

Contra Costa Republican Party - Nonprofit Booth

Jaleh Bakery - Prepackaged Food Booth


Artists and Craftsman

Blusher Sales

California Apparel

Sunday Afternoons

The Butcher's Secret

 
Community Stage

Now accepting submissions for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Community Stage!


If you are interested in participating in the 29th annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival as a performer on the Community Stage, please complete this online submission form. Form submission deadline is May 29, 2026.


The Community Stage is intended to feature Lafayette Chamber members who are also performers. If you have questions about whether you are a member or any other questions, contact us.


We want to showcase your talent! The Community Stage is two days’ worth of entertainment all geared towards families and our community! You can view last year’s lineup on this page. If you have not attended the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and would like to see a snapshot of the event, click here to view photos. Connect with the Festival on Social Media here.


The Lafayette Chamber would like to thank Jacob Light and Briget Boyle, ModernTone Studios; and AJ Rogers, New You Dance Center; for the coordination of the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Community Stage. We couldn’t do it without them!

 

MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
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MCE

3 Ways MCE Helps Manage Your Energy Costs with Cleaner Energy 


1. Lower Rates: As of April 1, 2026, MCE customers will see a 14% reduction in electric generation rates along with a temporary bill credit through the end of the year, saving average small businesses about $45 per month.  MCE’s Board approved these reductions to offset rising state-mandated charges. 


2. MCE Cares Credit: Qualifying B1 and A1 electricity rate small businesses can additionally receive $25 off monthly energy bills through the MCE Cares Credit.


3. Incentives for Cutting Your Energy Use: Commercial energy customers also have access to programs that help you reduce your energy use, lower long term costs, and create more comfortable, healthier environments. Upgrades like efficient electric systems can support better indoor air quality while reducing your energy bills. See what savings you qualify for with MCE’s Energy Management Programs. 


Have questions about your bill? Get in touch with MCE at info@mceCleanEnergy.org or call (888) 632-3674. Read Press Release.  Learn more here. 

Premier Kitchens
Bocobites
The Art of CPR
From Aware to Empowered: Navigating the Online World as Women & Girls
2GORJIS Wellness & KME COACHING
Sustainable Lafayette
Saint Mary's College

Lafayette Community Events Calendar


Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - Spring 2026)


Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - March/April 2026)


Members: Want to feature your events on the Chamber’s event calendar? You can add them yourself. We typically approve submissions within one business day.

  1. Go to the Community & Member Events Calendar HERE.
  2. Click "Add Community Event," fill out the form, and submit.
 

EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPS

Now Hiring! Volunteer Opportunities!


Full time peri-operative nurse with at least 3 years experience at Collab Fertility. Email hello@collabfertilty.com with CV and letter of interest.


RnR Barbers is an exclusive, high-end barbershop and hair salon located in a prime area of Lafayette, California. The shop is seeking talented barbers and hair stylists who are ready to elevate their careers. Team members enjoy flexible hours, a luxurious work environment, and the option to operate on either a rental basis or a commission structure. Professionals who are passionate about their craft and eager to thrive in a top-tier setting are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are invited to join RnR Barbers and become part of something extraordinary. EMail Roya at roybayat@gmail.com.


Bay Area Ballplayers is hiring Baseball and Softball coaches as well as a few other positions! Learn more here: https://www.bayareaballplayers.com/jobs.


Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery is hiring a part time Gyn or UroGyn. Learn more here: https://www.lamorindagyn.com/jobs


Butter and Batter is hiring regular part time staff member. Learn more here!


City of Lafayette current job openings and volunteer opportunities are listed on their website!



Have a job to post? Looking for volunteer opportunities? Check out the Lafayette Chamber's job board!



LOCAL NEWS & INFORMATION

City of Lafayette

The Weekly Roundup, April 10, 2026


  • Congressman DeSaulnier Advances Over $46.7 Million for Local Projects to Benefit Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
  • Now Recruiting: Planning Commission Seeks New Members
  • City Council Meeting Monday Night
  • Road Re-striping Project Starts Downtown on Monday
  • Library April Preview


➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, follow the City on social media, and Lafayette’s publications HERE. If you have feedback for us about these topics, send an email to lafayettelistens@lovelafayette.org.


Lafayette Plaza Lawn Closure through April 24

The Plaza lawn is closed to the public for annual maintenance and will re-open April 24. Public Works has placed notices around the park on a A-frame barricades. The lawn will remain closed for up to 3 weeks to provide the seed a chance to germinate. It will re-open by Friday, April 24.

Walnut Creek Chamber Civic Affairs Forum

Civic Affairs Forum: ICE Enforcement and Your Business


April 14th | 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Walnut Creek Library, Oak View Room

 

This Civic Affairs Forum is hosted by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, but is open all. The discussion will include how to respond if your business is confronted by immigration enforcement officials. They've assembled an expert panel for an important community discussion on immigration and its impact on local businesses.

Panelists include Sonia Bustamante, Director SAFE Center; Ali Saidi, Attorney, Contra Costa Public Defender's Office; and Natasha Prince, Senior Immigration Attorney, JFCS-East Bay; moderated by Angela Ashley, Founding Attorney, D/L/H/A Law Group.


Register here.


Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update

April 10, 2026 Weekly Update

➡ Sign up for weekly updates HERE.

  • Explore Accessible Transportation in Contra Costa County
  • Daytime Lane and Ramo Closures on Eastbound SR-24 at Acalanes Road in Lafayette
  • Celebrate the Earth with Community Events Across District 2
  • CalFire Rolls Out Statewide Campaign to Promote Home Hardening
  • Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Leadership Contra Costa℠


Leadership Contra Costa℠ is a nine-month program that brings together community members asking them to step out of their everyday lives, participate in monthly topics in a wide-range of subjects, and imagine a better Contra Costa region—and their role in creating it. The monthly day-long sessions include in-depth looks at arts and education, business and economic development, sustainability, health and human services, and government and political processes. Each day of this program gives participants the opportunity to learn what makes a truly vibrant civic life.


Leadership Contra Costa℠ was created to identify and promote the skills as a current or future leader, enhance the participant’s knowledge of the Contra Costa region, expand involvement in community affairs and increase communication among the most active and involved members of this community.


Applications are now open for the fall session. Learn more here.


2026 Signature Events

Dining & Gift Guide | Employment & Volunteer Opportunities


Member Login | Sign up for Text Reminders | Connect with Us on Social Media

 

Local Mixers and Business Opportunities by Mobility Matters

 

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County


251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 150, Lafayette, CA


Typical Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm


(925) 284-7404 | info@lafayettechamber.org

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