News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours by Appointment only:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Please call for an appointment; masks required inside.
Closed for President's Day Holiday, Monday Feb. 21.
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Tuesday Talk: Cal Savers Legislation + the Talent Shift
Tuesday, January 25, 12 noon, online via webex
During this edition of Tuesday Talk, we will take a deep dive into the Cal Savers Legislation and the impact it will have on small businesses. Understanding what is required of the business owner, the administrative tasks associated and what your options are, is key to determining how you will be in compliance with this fast approaching deadline.
Additionally, with millions of employees exiting the workforce, small to medium size business owners are asking more of their current staff (leading to burnout) and struggling to fill open roles that are vital to their success. We look forward to sharing what is driving this shift and how business owners can combat one of the biggest talent shifts in history.
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"Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer
Let’s start the year off with a brief update on Council priorities then answer questions!
Refill your coffee and join the Lafayette Chamber and the 2022 City of Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer for an online Zoom meeting at 8am on Friday, January 28.
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Ribbon Cutting at Woehrle Real Estate and Development
Friday, January 28, 5pm-8pm, Ribbon Cutting at 5:30pm, 1010 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette
Woehrle Real Estate & Development, a boutique real estate firm serving a variety of clients for over 28 years, announced the ribbon cutting for the rebranding of its agency and its mission to provide unmatched service as a multi-licensed brokerage firm. Woehrle Real Estate & Development holds real estate, general construction and general engineering licenses which enable the firm to deliver outstanding client service on all levels and provide strategic expertise throughout any real estate transaction scenario.
Woehrle Real Estate & Development is experienced in selling, purchasing, designing, planning, permitting, remodeling, rezoning, procuring and developing property to meet most any need no matter the complexity.
Woehrle Real Estate invites you to the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Friday, January 28 at 5:30 pm. Food and beverages will be served from 5-8 pm at 1010 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette. Over 40 attendees are expected including City of Lafayette, Mayor - Teresa Gerringer, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director - Jay Lifson and Chamber board members as well as local business owners, executives and residents.
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Happy New Year!! Stand out in the crowd in 2022. Advertise in The Grapevine®. Serving the Lamorinda community for 40 years.
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Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
3643 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #B, Lafayette
Maria Gastelumendi and Ahmed Shibli, 925-284-8816
The Rising Loafer Café and Bakery greets its customers with real food sourced from organic farmers around the Bay Area.
Owners, Maria and Ahmed, have recreated the hearty, delectable cuisine of their childhood memories and specialize in handcrafted bread, baked daily. With hopes of supporting local businesses and raising awareness about climate change, The Rising Loafer is operated completely sustainably to bring positive impact to people and the environment.
Categories: Restaurants, Bakery, Cafe
📷 Rising Loafer Café and Bakery owners Maria Gastelumendi and Ahmed Shibli. View IG post here.
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership January 17-23, 2022. Curious about your membership status? Contact us.
📷 When the office door lock malfunctions ... call Bomac's!
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2022 East Bay Book of Lists
Today's member shout out is to our Lafayette Chamber members who made the lists!
Public Companies in the East Bay
Employers in the East Bay
Women-Owned Businesses in the East Bay
Law Firms in the East Bay
Accounting Firms in the East Bay
Insurance Brokerages in the East Bay
Banks in the East Bay (Ranked by East Bay Branch Deposits)
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Read all out it! Lafayette’s Business Person of the Year, Lamorinda Music‘s John McCormick!
"Last year was a good year for Lafayette's John McCormick. The co-owner of Lamorinda Music completed his second term as president of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. His popular store was selected by Diablo Magazine readers as the East Bay's 2021 Best Musical Instrument Store. And he ended the year by being named the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year, an honor McCormick says was both surprising and extremely gratifying."
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Submit a nomination for the 2022 Lafayette Citizen(s) of the Year!
Criteria for Lafayette's Citizen of the Year are as follows:
- Must NOT be a current elected or paid member of any City Council, school board or commission.
- Must be a current Lafayette resident.
- Must be someone who has given of their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community, where people will want to live, work and shop.
- Must be someone who models excellence in everything they do.
- Must be someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
For more information including a list of past recipients and to submit a nomination visit https://lafayettechamber.org/coy. Deadline for nominations is noon on Friday, February 11, 2022.
📷 2018 Citizens of the Year, Donovan Jenkins (on right) with family and Don Tatzin (on left).
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We want to hear from you!
Lafayette Chamber Connectors was originally formed to be a networking meeting, but soon evolved into a forum for business people to share challenges they are having with their business and allow for other members to brainstorm and share solutions.
We are looking to make some fundamental changes to Connectors and your answers will be critical in helping us shape the new Chamber Connectors.
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Valentine's Day Gift Giving
📷 ORDER ON TIME! VALENTINE'S DAY IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH! Floral Arts Florist, 3584 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, 925) 284-5765
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Inspiration Contagion Book Launch Party
Tuesday, February 1, 12-1 pm PST
Join member and author, Holly Jean Jackson, in celebrating her newly published book, Inspiration Contagion, Health Secrets for Raving Success! In this session, Holly will do a book reading, share how the launch is going, invite you to share your personal stories of inspiration and growth and answer any questions you have. Register today!
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors!
Wednesday, February 2, 4:30pm, online via Zoom
Join us for a unique take on networking.
This group discusses current challenges members are having with their business, big or small. Share your ideas and fresh perspectives with other members. Participation is encouraged and appreciated. We are ALL in this together!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's January 21 Weekly Update
➡ Join our Interest List for Free Covid-19 Home Test Kits Available to those with the Greatest Need
➡ Get Free at-home Covid-19 Test Kits from the Federal Government
➡ Appointments Continue to be Required at Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Testing Sites
➡ Indoor Mask Mandate Dashboard
➡ COVID Status of Contra Costa County
➡ Canyon Road Bridge Opening Celebration
➡ County Humanitarians of the Year Honored at 44th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Event On January 18th
➡ Homeless Point in Time Count Postponed to February
➡ Unwanted Mattress? You've Got Options
➡ Food Bank Needs Volunteers - Hunger Happens Year-Round Not Just at the Holidays
➡ Alzheimer's Association Invites the Latino/Hispanic Community to Their First 2022 Virtual Brain Healthy Workshop in Spanish ➡ Community Advisory Board on Public Safety Realignment
➡ Family and Children's Trust (FACT) Committee
➡ District 2 Volunteer Opportunities
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City of Lafayette's January 21 Weekly Roundup
➡ Monday Night’s Lafayette City Council Meeting
➡ Safe Routes to School Stakeholders Walkarounds Continue
➡ Request Your Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits Through USPS
➡ Community Briefs
➡ Public Meetings
➡ Lafayette’s Business Assistance Program
➡ Street Smarts Safety Pledge
➡ Lafayette Planning Applications and Major Projects
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Applications Being Accepted for Leadership Contra Costasm
The East Bay’s premier countywide Leadership program is accepting applications for the
September 2022-May 2023 class.
LCC application is available here.
Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Leadership Contra Costasm (LCC), the Bay Area’s premier countywide leadership program, accepts 25–30 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program. LCC is geared to people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. Topics include: Health & Aging, The Price of Justice, Business & Economics, Environment, Education, Social Justice, Government & Politics, Housing & Transportation.
Please note: Applicants will be scheduled for interviews prior to the program kick-off in September 2022. If you are interested in finding out more about the program, please contact Bob Linscheid, President/CEO, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau on (925) 934-2007.
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Lafayette Social Business Networking Lunch
Lafayette Social Magazine is excited to welcome Lafayette Chamber Members to a Networking Lunch co-hosted by Dayna Wilson this Wednesday, January 26 at The Park Bistro from 11:30a - 12:45p. This is a great opportunity to mix, mingle and create meaningful connections with fellow business owners and managers.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A warm welcome, a few complimentary shared appetizers, time to share info about your business and any current news, and learn more about other area businesses. Everyone will be on their own for purchasing their lunch. Contra Costa County requires that all restaurants confirm the vaccination status of their patrons.
Space is limited so please register here.
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Do you have an event to share with our membership and/or the community? You can add your event to our online calendar, no login reguired (we simply need to approve it before it will display.) Add your event HERE. Questions? Contact holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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Part Time Driver for Mobility Matters: ADA Van and Back-Up Driver; Rides for Seniors (RFS) & Rides 4 Veterans (R4V).
Position Description: Part Time/Temporary Driver (Hours will vary, but will not usually exceed 20 per week); Works from our Lafayette office; Reports to Director of Transportation Pay: $19/hour through payroll, plus $0.56/mile reimbursement (When using your own vehicle).
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Just added! A new VIRTUAL One-Stop Job Shop, so you can choose to participate virtually or come to campus. There is a separate registration required for each fair. If anyone wants to attend both, that is absolutely OK! If you register for both fairs at the same time, I will offer a discount of $50 off one of the fairs for companies, government agencies and schools/school districts, and $25 for non-profits.
If you have already registered for the on-campus OSJS but would prefer the virtual option, please delete your current registration by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 18 and register for the virtual event.
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ParkSmart-EasyPark & ParkSmart-CarPool apps for Employees |
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Send Love to Seniors this month!
January through February, 2022
Every year, people all across the U.S. honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of compassion and activism through a day of service, working together to strengthen their communities.
In the age of isolation, let's celebrate MLK Day of Service 2022 by sharing some love with our elders. Create a card with a happy message to make a senior smile. See guidelines online. Drop off your handmade cards at the Lafayette Library in January and February and we will send them to local seniors in care homes. Click here for more info.
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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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Updates please!
Your online profile is search engine optimized. Include a full business description including key words that your potential customers and clients would use to find you. You can also add up to four social media platforms to the listing.
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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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