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Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, August 20, 8:15am - 9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Studio Belmont
Thursday, August 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
"Coffee" with City Councilmember Stella Wotherspoon
Friday, August 22, 8:00am - 9:00am
Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design
Friday, September 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 20, 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday, September 21, 10:00am-6:00pm
Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network at Creekside Commons
Thursday, October 2, 8:30am - 10:00am
Lafayette Business Women at Collab Fertility
Wednesday, October 8, 8:45am - 10:00am
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue - August 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue - Aug-Sept 2025)
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors Petition Now Available for 2026-2027
Are you ready to get involved in your Chamber and your community? The petition to run for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is now available at the Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle. The petition can be downloaded here. The petition must be signed by five current Chamber members and returned to the office by 1pm on September 4, 2025. The term of office for the new Directors will be January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027.
The Lafayette Chamber Board is comprised of 17 elected representatives, 2-3 appointed directors-at-large, and a few non-voting advisors. The Board is the policy making arm of the Chamber and has final authority in all decisions affecting the organization. Board members are required to attend, at their expense, the annual Planning Retreat in January and monthly Board lunch meetings. In addition, they are expected to actively serve on at least one Chamber committee. For more information or to obtain a paper petition, call the Chamber office at 925- 84-7404.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Are you looking for another networking opportunity? Do you want to meet people who might be able to help you grow your business through referrals?
Join Chamber Connectors!
They will meet Wednesday, August 20, 8:15am - 9:30am at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette.
Lafayette Chamber Connectors is Co-Chaired by Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones and Rebekah Dani, Rebekah Dani Coaching & Consulting.
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend their first Lafayette Chamber event/meeting for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Important Parking Information: At Creekside Commons, please park in Lot Entry A and enter the building through the courtyard and the Main Entry Doors. Oakview 1 is located to the right once you enter. Please do not park in Lot Entry B/C. Springstone School is a non-profit tenant who uses Lot B/C during the school day. If you park in Lot B/C, you will need to move your car as the students and their transportation arrive at 8:15am.
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Zoom "Coffee" with City Councilmember Stella Wotherspoon
The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with City of Lafayette Councilmember Stella Wotherspoon.
Friday, August 22, 8:00am - 9:00am
Councilmember Wotherspoon is interested in hearing from the community and especially Lafayette business members about topics including downtown vitality & vibrancy; mobility & transportation; and public safety.
Register for Zoom link here.
Questions can be sent in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org.
Recordings will be made available shortly after the event on the Lafayette Chamber's YouTube Channel.
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September Email Sponsor Space Available!
Interested in sponsoring Lafayette Chamber emails? September is open! Contact Holly at holly@lafayettechamber.org for details.
| | WELCOME OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Aquarius Midwifery
200 Gregory Lane, Ste C-206, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Angela Steele, Kathryn Webb,
https://aquariusmidwifery.com
We are Angela Steele and Kathryn Webb Licensed Midwives serving all of Contra Costa County. We offer holistic and evidence-based midwifery care for pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Enjoy hour long office visits where we really get to know you and your baby, and postpartum visits in your home-we come to you! No need to get out of bed or get your tiny newborn into that big car seat. Did you know that midwives also offer well-person care? Our warm and welcoming office is a comfortable place for those appointments you may dread. We specialize in homebirth-why not birth in the comfort of your own home!
Categories: Healthcare & Medical, Health & Wellness
Benham-Baker Legal, PC
3650 Mt Diablo Blvd., Suite 106, Lafayette, CA 94549
Hillary Benham-Baker, benhambaker.com
Established in 2012, Benham-Baker Legal represents employees exclusively in executive severance, contractual matters, wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation matters.
Category: Legal Services
Capital Group Private Client Services
1 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105
James Evans, https://www.capitalgroup.com/pcs
Capital Group Private Client Services provides personalized investment management and comprehensive wealth planning for entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth families. Backed by the global resources of Capital Group, we help clients navigate complex financial decisions - from business transitions and philanthropic planning to estate strategies - with clarity, care, and long-term vision.
Category: Finance & Insurance
Katherine Levine-Koller
San Francisco, CA 94115 203
Katherine Levine-Koller, https://bit.ly/levinekoller
With nearly a decade in nonprofit philanthropy, I help mission-driven organizations strengthen their fundraising, refine their messaging, and maximize impact. From board engagement to grant writing, event strategy to CRM overhauls, I bring strategic insight and hands-on consulting to every stage of the development process, including: Board Management, Brand Messaging & Collateral Creation, Corporate Sponsorships, CRM Overhaul, Event Planning, Fundraising Appeals & Campaigns,
Grant Writing, Interim Staffing, Legacy Giving, Meeting Support, Prospect Research, Strategic Planning, Team Restructuring.
Categories: Non-Profit Organizations, Advertising & Marketing, Events & Hospitality
Neutral Massage and Wellness
2940 Camino Diablo, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Emily Yarman, neutralmassageandwellness.com
Neutral Massage and Wellness delivers expert therapeutic massage in Walnut Creek, CA, specializing in resolving chronic pain with personalized, evidence-based techniques. Our approach integrates trauma-informed care as needed, supporting holistic wellness for a diverse clientele.
Categories: Health & Wellness, Healthcare & Medical
| | THANK YOU, RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership 8/11/2025 - 8/17/2025.
Atria Park of Lafayette, member since 2006
Contra Costa Country Club, member since 2021
East Bay Health, member since 2023
Emerson Grace Design, member since 2020
Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group, member since 2020
Jodi Foucher Photography, member since 2024
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, member since 1999
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, member since 2013
Prosperity Financial Group, Inc., member since 2016
St. Perpetua Church, member since 1998
StrivePath Academic and College Coaching, member since 2023
Temple Isaiah, member since 1994
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Ribbon Cutting at Abe's Cafe
We welcomed Abe's Cafe to the neighborhood Friday, August 15th with a Ribbon Cutting. Abe's is located at 3572 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. Stop by, say "hi", grab something to eat and hang out for a bit.
📷 See pictures from the event here.
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Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design, 3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette!
Friday, September 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We will cut the ribbon at 4:15pm SHARP.
Register below for a reminder!
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Lafayette Res Run for Education Healthy Lifestyles Fair
Spaces are filling up quickly to participate in the Healthy Lifestyles Fair!
The Fair takes place on 10/19/25 from 7:30am to 10:30am on Lafayette Circle next to the Start/Finish line. There is a $150 fee for vendors and $75 fee for nonprofits to reserve a 10x10 space to set up and promote your business & healthy opportunities for racers & their families/friends. You can find more information on our Chamber website here.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Save the date for the 28th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, the 3rd weekend in September, September 20 & 21, 2025!
Sponsors and vendors paid 8/11 - 8/17:
Markstein Sales Company - Beer Sponsor
US Accurate Construction - Commercial Vendor
Learn more here!
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Help us spread the word about the 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 20 & 21 in downtown Lafayette, CA!
The 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held Saturday, September 20, 10:00am-7:00pm and Sunday, September 21, 10:00am-6:00pm in Downtown Lafayette, CA.
Featuring 4 stages with 20+ bands, 250 artist / craft booths, 4 kid zones, wide selection of California varietals and craft beers, local dining + shopping! Free Admission. Take BART to the Festival!
Beautiful downtown Lafayette is a short walk from BART (Lafayette Station), just off the Central Lafayette exit of Highway 24, and convenient to local bike trails. Insider tip: park at any BART station and take BART to the Lafayette Station! Free Festival parking is available in the BART Lafayette Station parking lots with an easy walk or free shuttle ride to the Festival. Complimentary bike valet is located at 81 Lafayette Circle.
View music schedule and learn more at https://lafayettefestival.com
Produced by the Lafayette Chamber. Presenting sponsors include BMW, City of Lafayette, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Mechanics Bank, and Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital.
Sign up for updates on the official site: https://lafayettefestival.com and follow us on social media at @lafayettefestival #lafayettefestival
Press Release, Calendar Entry, Media Assets, Social Media links - CLICK HERE.
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☕️ Coffee & Festival Chat
Tuesdays in August | 9:00 AM | Lafayette Chamber Office
Have questions about your booth, signage, setup, or anything festival related? Join us for a Coffee & Festival Chat — a casual 1-hour morning coffee session with Sara and the Chamber team. Whether you're a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, or just need clarity on logistics, this is your chance to get answers, troubleshoot details, and connect face-to-face with the crew making it all happen.
Space is limited — our conference room only fits so many chairs 😉.
RSVPs are encouraged so we can make sure your questions get answered.
Just bring your questions (and your caffeine cravings) — we’ll have the coffee.
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Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street
Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street – Registration is now open to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses for Trick or Treat Street 2025!
Event date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2025. Start and finish anywhere on the map! This event is free for everyone and recommended for children 9 and under. Come in costume! Don’t forget to bring your Trick-or-Treat bag.
Stay in town for dinner!
Find fun family-friendly events in the Plaza, too!
All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster.”
Click here to fill out the form: https://lafayettechamber.org/trick-or-treat
| | UPCOMING CHAMBER MEMBER EVENTS | | |
Hope Solutions
Hope Solutions presents Donation Day at Shake Shack.
Wednesday, August 20th, 10:30am - 10:30pm.
Mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATE at the Shack App.
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COLLAB FERTILITY
FERTILITY FRIDAYS: FREE AMH testing at Collab Fertility, 2700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 170, Walnut Creek.
August 22, 12:00pm-2:30pm
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take charge of your fertility! On Friday, August 22, from 12:00pm - 2:30pm, Collab Fertility is hosting their next Fertility Friday event, featuring a FREE AMH blood draw and a complimentary 15-minute consultation with a doctor to review your results.
The Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test gives you valuable insights into your ovarian reserve, helping you take a proactive step in understanding your fertility. With expert guidance from their team, you’ll receive the information you need to plan your family with confidence.
If you're interested in a tour of their clinic, just let them know when you're at the event. They’d love to show you around!
Spots are limited for this free event, so don’t wait. SIGN UP HERE!
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Tudorka Tots Inc
Exciting news for Moraga families!
Tudorka Tots Inc is offering a ONE-WEEK FREE TRIAL this September at Tudorka Tots Moraga! Schedule from August 25th - 29th, 8:30am -12:30pm.
For toddlers starting at 18 months, preschool spots now open, 1689 School St, Moraga.
Come discover our nurturing, play-based early childhood program designed to help your little one grow, learn, and thrive.
DM them or email moraga.tudorka@gmail.com to reserve your spot! Call/text: 510-717-8494.
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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week
September 24 - 30
In honor of their 50th anniversary in service to the community, they will be embarking on their first-ever Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week, September 24 - 30. This event will take place during Hunger Action Month, an annual month-long effort to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our community.
Between now and August 31st, they’ll be inviting local restaurants to partner with them and donate back a percentage of sales from menu items during September 24-30. Each restaurant will be featured on their website and social media pages, along with benefiting from media coverage leading up to the event. Community members will have several restaurants to choose from and will be able to ‘dine for a cause’ that week and take action to support our mission…a win-win-win for all!
Join their network of cafes and restaurants for the inaugural Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week. -> Click here!
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Upright Engineering
✨ Office Space for Rent in Lafayette! ✨
Looking for a bright, convenient workspace in the heart of Lafayette? Upright Engineering, 3705 Mt. Diablo Blvd is now available — rent the combined unit (Suites A & B) or as two separate suites.
💵 $3,150/month for both suites (includes water, trash, and landscaping!)
📍 Prime location with easy access to downtown Lafayette
💡 Tenant covers only electricity & internet
🌿 Well-maintained property with professional curb appeal. Perfect for small businesses, creative teams, or anyone ready to upgrade their work environment.
📷 Photo album available here — tours welcome!
📞 Contact Mickey Huey at 925-258-6818 or message him for details.
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Rivulet Chiropractic
Hello! My name is Dr. Christina Alba of Chiropractor Lafayette CA - Rivulet Chiropractic. I have a room available to sublease!
📐7’4” x 12’7” size room with skylight
🪟View of the redwood trees 🌲
🅿️ Parking for clients, patients
🚶🏽♂️Walking distance to Local Kitchens, Library, Sideboard and local schools 🏫
If you are a chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, consultant or professional seeking a calm environment, then this may be the space for you!
📞 Call 925-900-8062 or DM for more info.
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Lafayette Scoop
Final call for fall hiring! Interested? Know someone who is? Part-time, flexible hours for Lafayette’s newest and fastest-growing team, Lafayette Scoop. Applications due by midnight Friday.
Apply today. 🍨
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
News From the City Manager’s Corner
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
- Public Art Committee Makes Recommendation on Lafayette’s First Downtown Mural
- Parents Should be Aware of Different eBike Classifications
- CERT Classes Help You Be Prepared for Wildfire or Other Disasters
- International Group Working to Restore a Replica of Marquis de Lafayette’s ship, Hermione
- Meet Your Team: Heather Ward
- Planning Commission Meeting Monday Night
- Artist Talk with Durga Vitthanala on Saturday, August 23
- Learn About Wildfire Preparedness
- Roadwork Advisories
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications: Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications. Also, find out how to follow the City of Lafayette on social media at https://www.lovelafayette.org/connect.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
August 15, 2025, Weekly Update
➡ SAVE THE DATES! Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund, Town Hall Meetings
➡ Board of Supervisors Appoints Contra Costa Health Director & Auditor-Controller
➡ African American Care Center Plan Approved
➡ Original Joe's Opens First East Bay Location on August 14th
➡ School Has Started - Please Drive Safely!
➡ Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Presents Alabaster
➡ Iron Horse Corridor Tree Removal Work
➡ Pass2Class & SchoolPool
➡ Contra Costa Crisis Center, home of 988 and 211 for Contra Costa County is Hiring
➡ Annual Moraga Pear Festival
➡ The Orinda Theatre Presents an Evening with Jonathan Butler
➡ Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is Recruiting
➡ Contra Costa County Business Questionnaire
➡ Waste Reduction Community Grant Applications Open
➡ Contra Costa County Probation Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
➡ Contra Costa Health: Join the Healthcare for the Homeless Co-Applicant Governing Board
Sign up for Weekly Updates here.
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Measure X Community Advisory Board - Alternate Seat
Supervisor Andersen is looking for an individual from the Lamorinda Area who represents broad and diverse voices and perspectives to fill the District 2 Alternate Seat. To be considered for this seat, candidates must either live or work in District 2. The Measure X Community Advisory Board currently meets quarterly.
Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”
To learn more about the Measure X Advisory Body visit click here.
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Highlight Your Chamber Membership!
Showcase your Lafayette Chamber membership on your website or marketing materials with the official Chamber logo! Simply email your request to info@lafayettechamber.org.
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