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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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Inspiration Contagion Book Launch Party
Tuesday, February 1, 12-1 pm PST
Launching a book can grow your business in BIG ways. Expand your reach through your stories. Connect with your ideal client through sharing your message, your stories, and your authenticity. Tune in to learn the do's and don't's for launching your business book. How to define book launch success. And the power of storytelling as a powerful marketing tool to scale your biz today.
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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Call or text 925-212-0660.
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Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following business recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
3488 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA
Huimin Yu, 925-385-7113
Hawaiian style boba milk tea shop. Choose from our selection of carefully hand-crafted drinks. We bring you the freshest ingredients and purest teas to deliver an experience straight from Hawaii.
Category: Coffee & Tea
📷 Manager, Winnie
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership January 24-30, 2022. Curious about your membership status? Contact us.
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This week's member shout out goes to our medical professionals in the Health Care / Wellness, Medical, Physicians / Surgeons, Physical Therapy, Psychologist, Dermatology, Audiologists, Optometrists / Opticians, Urgent Care Facility and Marriage, Family, Child & Individual Therapist categories.
Next week ... dental professionals!
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"Coffee" with the Mayor
We thank City of Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer for her time, enthusiasm and information at last Friday morning's "coffee"!
Missed it? You can watch the recording here:
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Ribbon Cutting at Woehrle Real Estate and Development
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.
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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.
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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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The Mayor's State of the City Address will be Held on Thursday, February 10
Plan to join the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lafayette for Mayor Teresa Gerringer’s State of the City address on Thursday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m. This one-hour virtual event will include a speech by the Mayor, a brief overview of City of Lafayette Departments, Q&A and a special musical performance to be announced soon. The event will be held on Zoom. You can also watch it on the City’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Question will be able to be submitted on Zoom during a Q&A session, or emailed in advance to Suzanne Iarla, Communications Analyst at siarla@lovelafayette.org. Look for more details in next week’s Roundup or visit www.lovelafayette.org/sotc.
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Ribbon Cutting at Lilikoi Boba Lafayette!
Saturday, February 12, 12noon, 3488 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Lilikoi Boba is excited to open their doors officially to Lafayette and bring the taste of their signature Boba Vacation to our community!
Choose from their selection of carefully hand-crafted drinks. They bring the freshest ingredients and purest teas to deliver an experience straight from Hawaii.
Lafayette Chamber members and the community is invited to their Grand Opening Celebration, Saturday, February 12, noon-8pm! Lafayette Chamber Ribbon Cutting will be held at noon.
Boba. Food. Music. And other special surprises - first 100 guests will get a FREE prize AND drink! Plus, BOGO drink deals all weekend long.
Located across Mt. Diablo Blvd. from the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.
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Work Interrupted 2022 Summit
ADP would like to invite you to our upcoming complimentary Workplace Summit on February 23, starting at 8am PT. This is NOT a webinar, it's an interactive session to discuss the top challenges associated with 2022 like fighting employee burnout, leveling up your leadership game, and what’s really on employees’ minds. You can attend the portions you find most interesting.
To register, please contact Brent Hottman at 916-220-2543 or Janna Harrell at 904-742-9850.
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Click the links below for the flyers and contact information.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's January 28 Weekly Update
➡ Health Officials Say Omicron Surge Likely Peaked in Contra Costa County
➡ 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
➡ How To Make an Appointment at One of the Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Testing Sites
➡ Indoor Mask Mandate Dashboard
➡ COVID Status of Contra Costa County
➡ Contra Costa Health 2021 Annual Report
➡ Board of Supervisors Invites You to the Inaugural Asian and Pacific Islander New Year Celebration Honoring the Diverse Cultures and Traditions in Our Communities
➡ Join the Suicide Prevention Coalition
➡ Pet Foster Families Urgently Needed
➡ National Blood Crisis - Donations Needed
➡ Community Advisory Board on Public Safety Realignment
➡ 2022 Contra Costa Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
➡ Family and Children's Trust (FACT) Committee
➡ Contra Costa Commission for Women & Girls has Openings
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City of Lafayette's January 28 Weekly Roundup
➡ DRIVE SAFELY LAFAYETTE!
➡ Save The Date: The Mayor's State of the City Address will be Held on Thursday, February 10
➡ Greenwaste Bin Monitoring to Take Place Week of February 7
➡ Health Officials Say Omicron Surge Likely Peaked in Contra Costa County
➡ Lamorinda Spirit Van Program Needs Drivers and Dispatchers
➡ Lafayette Recreation is excited to have TJ Meyersieck on board as their new Assistant Recreation Coordinator
➡ Community Events and Meetings
➡ Public Meetings
➡ Community Briefs
➡ Cultural Observations and Celebrations
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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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Walnut Creek Chamber Civic Affairs Forum - STATE OF THE STATE 2022
With the pandemic entering its third year and key measures on the ballot, our February Civic Affairs Forum features a panel of statewide leaders who will tackle the issues facing California in 2022.
Join us on February 15, 9:00-10:00am, for State of the State—a discussion with Carolyn Coleman Executive Director & CEO League of California Cities and Ben Golombek Executive Vice President California Chamber of Commerce moderated by Cindy Silva President League of California Cities & Mayor Pro Tem, City of Walnut Creek.
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Follow Your Heart: 3 Women's Journeys from Good to Great!
Mt. Diablo Business Women has a panel of speakers this month – the owner of a café and bakery, an expert in personal insurance products, and a yoga and meditation coach – who will share their stories and heart-centered advice for transitioning from a good career to one that’s even more rewarding for you.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Guests are welcome to attend two meetings prior to joining as a member.
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Sustainable Lafayette is looking for energetic new Board members to join our impactful group! Our current Board is made up of a handful of fun community leaders who bring a deep dedication and passion to the mission on local issues ranging from plastic reduction to car idling, bike paths, affordable housing, open space, and more. For this next round of Board recruitment, we’re seeking new members with a connection to Lafayette and a specific interest in:
- 1) finance and accounting;
- 2) party planning and event organizing;
- 3) social media and website management;
- 4) local government or business relations; or
- 5) urban planning.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and others of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Do you have what it takes to be on the Board of Directors?
The Sustainable Lafayette Board meets monthly in-person and/or via zoom on the second Tuesday night of the month. Directors are required to attend at least 7 meetings per year during their two-year term. An active Board member volunteers at least 5 hours per month, including attending Board meetings. These hours could include committee work, planning or working at a public event, meeting with partners, or helping with the implementation of a project.
Why act locally?
As the climate crisis looms and the Bay Area braces for drought, wildfires, and sea level rise, these are unprecedented times facing Lafayette residents. Decisions we make now can have a significant impact on the future of our city and communities around the Bay Area. If you’ve ever looked around Lafayette and wanted to see changes to make our beautiful city more sustainable, now is the time to join Sustainable Lafayette and make a difference. Join us.
Apply now! Use this link to let us know you’re interested; all qualified applicants will be interviewed by existing Board members. For more information send an email to: info@sustainablelafayette.org.
Our officers for 2022 are President Brad Crane, Vice President Sejal Choksi-Chugh, Treasurer Mike Rohde, and Secretary Angela Ristow.
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LAFAYETTE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION IS ACTIVELY RECRUITING INTERESTED PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE 2022-2023 BOARD COMMENCING JULY 1.
For 40 years, serving on the LPIE board has been an excellent way to gain knowledge of what's happening in the schools and to help preserve LPIE's mission to support and enrich the education of every TK-12 child in Lafayette public schools. While many board members have children currently attending Lafayette schools, we welcome Lafayette community members and anyone interested to apply. All board members provide an integral perspective by infusing LPIE’s board with fresh ideas and viewpoints.
Please contact LPIE's Vice President Anita Embleton at anita_embleton@yahoo.com or 925-413-2358 with any questions or to submit your interest.
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Premiering this fine French mystery this coming Friday the 4th!
Our February selection is coming from France. A drama, a thriller and a mystery all in one well made film.
Synopsis: Matthieu is a young and talented black box analyst on a mission to solve the reason behind the deadly crash of a brand new aircraft. Yet, when the case is closed by authorities, Matthieu cannot help but sense there is something wrong with the evidence. As he listens to the tracks again, he starts detecting some seriously disturbing details. Could the tape have been modified? Going against his boss' orders, Matthieu begins his own rogue investigation - an obsessional and dangerous quest for truth that will quickly threat far more than his career.
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The Lesher Center Headliners Series - Special offer for Chamber Members!
Diablo Regional Arts Association is proud to bring Brian Stokes Mitchell and other incredible Headliner talent to the Lesher Center stage and thrilled to have the wonderful Lafayette Chamber as such a great arts supporter!
The Lesher Center Headliners Series successfully kicked off last month with country pop star LeAnn Rimes and continues this month with Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell on February 25!
Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award winner, Brian Stokes Mitchell has captivated audiences in Kiss Me, Kate, South Pacific, Ragtime, Man of La Mancha, and many more. With nightly performances from his New York balcony in the Spring of 2020, Stokes sang in honor and recognition of healthcare workers after recovering from the virus himself. Now he brings his velvety baritone and unstoppable charisma to Walnut Creek for one night only! Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of brilliant music, from the Great American Songbook to Broadway tunes, and check out our remaining star-studded series by visiting www.draa.org/headliners. All performances will take place at the Lesher Center for the Arts and begin at 7:30pm.
Multiple shows may be bundled for up to 20% off, but we invite you to use the code CHAMBER for $10 off individual tickets. This code may be redeemed online, in person, or by calling the Lesher Center Ticket Office at (925) 943-7469. Ticket Office hours are Wednesday through Sunday 12pm – 6pm.
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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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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County is a community benefit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, established to recruit, train and support volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court process. A CASA volunteer helps to ensure that a foster child’s needs are being met while assisting the Court in moving children from temporary placement to safe and permanent homes.
CASA currently has two job openings: Screening and Training Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator.
The Screening and Training Coordinator is responsible for volunteer screening prior to acceptance into the CASA Program as well as the development and delivery of training for prospective and existing CASA volunteers. Apply for Screening and Training Coordinator.
The Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for recruiting individuals within the community to serve as CASA volunteers and represents the CASA Program at outreach events in order to raise awareness of the CASA Program’s mission. Apply for Recruitment Coordinator.
Hope Solutions Career Opportunities: We invite you to join us help reach our mission to heals the effects of poverty and homelessness. Come join our passionate and fun team. We have several open positions at Hope Solutions, including:
Lamorinda Spirit Senior Transportation, Shopping Shuttle Pilot Program: Are you available for 5 hours once a week to help out the Lafayette and Lamorinda community? One paid driver and several volunteer drivers are needed for the Lamorinda Spirit Senior Transportation Program. The paid driver will drive a 9-passenger vehicle for a 4-hour shopping shuttle circuit up and down Mt. Diablo Road in Lafayette on Tuesday or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each week, taking passengers of all ages from store/business/restaurant to store/business/restaurant. Training is provided. If the shuttle is well utilized, a second shopping shuttle day will open up. Volunteer drivers are needed to take Lamorinda older adults to their appointments, shopping, and errands, mornings or afternoons, every week or two. A 5-passenger mini-van is used for these trips. When volunteers are not available, the paid driver may wish to fill in. A regular Class C California Driver’s License, a good driving record, and cheerful communication skills are needed. To learn more, please contact Mary at mbruns@lovelafayette.org or phone 925-284-5546.
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).
News Writer Wanted: The Orinda News, a monthly publication, is looking for a local writer to cover news in Orinda. Very part time. One - two stories per issue. Great way to get your byline out there! Email sally@theorindanews.com or call 925-997-0360. Go to www.theorindanews.com for more information on the newspaper.
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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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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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WOW presents Avril Angevine: Let's Talk Tabletop
Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 2:00 - 3:00 PM | ZOOM
Popular art lecturer Avril Angevine returns to WOW to provide fascinating insights into the art and craft of pottery. Pottery has been a part of human culture for some 50,000 years—archeological digs from around the world--and in your own backyard—routinely turn up intriguing shards. Learn about some of the state’s most interesting clay crafters, from studios in Berkeley, on Catalina Island, in Southern California—familiar names like Arequipa, California Faience, Lagunita, Metlox, Pond Farm, Jade Snow Wong, and Heath.
Sweet Thursday presents William Kent Krueger: Lightning Strike
Thursday, February 10, 2022, 5:00 - 6:00 PM | ZOOM
"The author of the instant New York Times best seller This Tender Land returns with a powerful prequel to his acclaimed Cork O’Connor series - a book about fathers and sons, long-simmering conflicts in a small Minnesota town, and the events that echo through youth and shape our lives forever." (Simon & Schuster)
Read along with Author Phelicia Lang Tay Goes to the Zoo
Saturday, February 12, 2022, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ZOOM
Join author and local educator Phelicia Lang for a guided read along and a binocular craft inspired by her book Tay Goes to the Zoo. Tay is on a surprise adventure. It's his birthday trip to the zoo! Smart, fun-loving Tay uses his binoculars to see all the different animals at the zoo. This family-friendly online event is suitable for ages 1-9.
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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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