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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll tickets are NOW ON SALE!
- Sign up for monthly Lafayette Chamber email sponsorships HERE—August, September, October, and November/December are still available!
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Lafayette Chamber Board Installation Webinar
Tuesday, March 31, 9am
Join us as we formally install the Lafayette Chamber’s 2026 Board of Directors and provide a Q1 Lafayette Chamber update.
This virtual ceremony will recognize our incoming leadership and celebrate their commitment to serving the Lafayette business community. All members and the community are welcome to attend.
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Welcome to Our New Chamber Members
East Bay Power Systems
Jeff Richards
📍 3458 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
🌐 www.eastbaypowersystems.com
Electrical work C-10. East Bay Power Systems also specializes in solar, batteries, house rewires, main and sub panels, etc.
Categories: Construction & Contractors
Laurel Investors
April Balthaser
📍 3515 Mount Diablo Blvd., Suite 115, Lafayette
🌐 www.laurelinvestors.com
Categories: Business & Professional Services, Real Estate
St. Mary's College-School of Education & Business Administration
📍 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga
🌐 www.stmarys-ca.edu/graduate-programs/business
The Saint Mary's College - School of Economics and Business Administration offers graduate business programs for professionals ready to pursue momentum, not wait for it. Our 12-month MBA is one of the fastest paths to an advanced business degree in the Bay Area, with small cohorts and expert faculty behind you every step of the way. Great careers aren't found, they're forged.
Categories: Youth & Education, Non-Profit Organizations, Business & Professional Services, Advertising & Marketing
Primo's Gourmet Food
Gary Riccomi
📍 460 West Larch Road #16, Tracy
🌐 www.primosgourmetfood.com
Pre-Packaged Food such as Dips, Rubs, Stuffed Olives, Pickled Veggies, Sauces, Marinades, Mustards, Balsamic Vinegars.
Categories: Shopping & Specialty Retail
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Thank You to Our Renewing Members
The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership 3/16-3/22/26.
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Batch & Brine Lafayette, member since 2018
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Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI), member since 2025
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C & H Development Co., member since 1999
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Captain Vineyards, member since 2025
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Creative Alterations, member since 2010
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In The Black Business Solutions LLC, member since 2024
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JERKY HUT, member since 2023
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Joybound People & Pets, member since 2025
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Lafayette Physical Therapy, Inc., member since 1988
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Lafayette Public House, member since 2021
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Mehrdesigns, member since 2025
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Orinda Association, member since 2020
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SHELTER, Inc., member since 2017
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St. Anselm's Episcopal Church, member since 2010
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The Studio Violin, member since 2024
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Yolo Gold & Silver, member since 2011
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Celebrating 30 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
🎉 Jackson’s Wines & Spirits Celebrates over 65 Years in Lafayette!
For six decades, Jackson’s Wines & Spirits has been Lafayette’s trusted destination for low prices, rare and hard‑to‑find wines, and an exceptional lineup of sought‑after Scotch and bourbons. As a proud, longtime member of 30 years with Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, they are raising a glass to the community that’s supported them from day one.
🍷 Wine Tasting every Saturday — featuring 12 different wines, from 1–4 PM, all for just $20.
🍺 Explore their extensive craft beer section, showcasing local breweries along with all the classics customers love — from crisp lagers and hoppy IPAs to rich stouts and seasonal favorites.
"Here’s to all of the years of great bottles, great people, and great local flavor."
📍 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
🕘 Store Hours: Mon–Wed: 9 AM – 8 PM; Thurs–Sat: 9 AM – 9 PM; Sunday: 9 AM – 7 PM
📷 Joe Mulcahy, Chris Rogers, Dana Burke, Blair Bishop, and Gonzalo Cevallos
🌐 www.jacksonswines.com
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Tosi Snacks is Celebrating 5 years with the Lafayette Chamber!
"From kitchen experiments to organic, crunchy snacks now shared across the country, it’s been such a joy building Tosi alongside this incredible local business community.
We are grateful for the friendships, support, and the chance to keep spreading the love of real ingredients and seriously good snacks. 💛"
📷 Jane Shafer, Western Crunch Master (center)
📞 800-572-6088
🌐 tosi.com
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Taste of Lafayette - Tickets now on sale!
Join Lafayette’s favorite dinner party—the Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll! Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of delicious bites from 25+ participating restaurants, live entertainment, and community spirit.
📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm
📍 Lafayette Plaza 3530 Plaza Way, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐 Purchase tickets here, they are limited!!
The “stroll” begins at 5:30pm as ticket holders set out at their own pace, visiting any, or all, of the participating locations to enjoy tastings along the way. The evening features live music and proudly supports the Community Foundation of Lafayette.
Participating Restaurants (to date)
🌟 360 Gourmet Burritos – NEW FOR 2026!
Amarin Thai Cuisine
Amphora Lafayette
Batch & Brine
Butter & Batter (at their new pickup location at the All Ages Recreation Den)
Canyon Club Brewery (in the Plaza Bar)
Coca-Cola Reyes Bottling (in the Plaza Bar)
Fathers Brewing (in the Lafayette Plaza)
Farmor’s Dressing (in the Lafayette Plaza)
Headlands Brewing (at their location and in the Plaza Bar)
Jaleh Bakery (in the Lafayette Plaza)
Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian
Lafayette Public House
Locanda Positano
Oasis Cafe
Postino
Rancho Cantina
RÊVE
Roundup Saloon
Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar
Social Bird
Solano Jewelers
The Hideout Kitchen
The Lafayette Scoop
The Park Bistro & Bar / Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa (in Lafayette Plaza)
Tutu’s Food & Drink
🌟Western Flyer Brewing – NEW FOR 2026! Opening soon!
Wine Thieves
If you are interested in sponsoring or participating as a restaurant, email events@lafayettechamber.org.
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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 3/16/26-3/22/26:
Commercial Vendor
Sunrun
Food Truck
Halal Bites of Chicago
Prepackaged Food Vendor
Butter & Batter
Nonprofit Booth
Lamorinda Democratic Club
Local Artist
Howling Wolf's Leather
Mali’s Art
Artists and Craftsman
Calivilca Designs
Cheng’s Trading
Dyed and Gone to Cali
EnV Bags DBA Bay Street Goods
Escama Studio
Frederico Domondon
Golden Gate Clothing, LLC
Got All Your Marbles
Imagination Unlimited
LEEBA
MazieMade Designs
Mt. Diablo Woodworks
Natural Fire
Surrounding Elements
Taylor J Grant Designs
The Project
Yuri's Design
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On March 19 the Lafayette Chamber hosted a dynamic, interactive two-hour business seminar designed to help strengthen professional presence and build meaningful connections.
We learned:
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How to create and deliver a compelling 30-second introduction, with Clarisse Nichole, Coaching by Clarisse
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Strategies for entering networking conversations confidently, with Clark Alexander, Pure Funding, LLC
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A simple, repeatable follow-up approach that turns brief encounters into meaningful professional relationships, Speaker: Julie Del Santo, Dudum Real Estate Group
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Tips to prepare for a powerful headshot, Speaker: Juleen Lapporte, Studio Jule
A special thanks to all our speakers!
📷 From left to right: Kate Mason, Clark Alexander, Julie Del Santo, Juleen Lapporte, Clarisse Nicole, and Sara Regan. View more event photos here.
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Greet Lafayette Networking Opportunity
Please join Greet Lafayette for a casual, community-minded gathering that bring together local residents, business owners, and leaders for great conversation and connection.
You can expect engaging conversations in a warm, welcoming atmosphere and relaxed networking with local owners, leaders, and community members.
📅 Networking lunch: Wednesday, March 25, from 11:30am-1pm
📍 Social Bird - 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉 Please RSVP, as space is limited: sign up HERE or email lafayette@n2co.com.
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2026 Best of the East Bay - Voting Ends March 31! Get your Marketing Toolkit Today!
Cast Your Ballots & Support the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival & Res Run for Education!
Voting is now open for Diablo Magazine’s 2026 Best of the East Bay with more than 180 categories celebrating the people, places, and businesses that make our community special. Cast your ballot for your favorite businesses by March 31! If you vote in at least 20 categories, you are entered for a chance to win a $200 gift card. See last year's winners HERE.
Support the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and Lafayette Res Run for Education! Vote for these beloved community events below to ensure they get the recognition they deserve. Encourage friends, family, and customers to show their support!
👉 Download the Marketing Tool Kit HERE.
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City of Lafayette
- Registration for Summer Classes and Programs
- Lafayette Strengthens Disaster Preparedness Through Red Cross Partnership
- Local Poets Invited to Read at Event on April 21
- Successful Search and Rescue Training Held
- LPIE Award Recipient Announced
- Congratulations to Carol Singer, Named Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year
- City Council Meeting Monday Night
➡ 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 April 6 - April 24
The Plaza lawn will be closed to the public for annual maintenance beginning early morning on Monday, April 6. About a week prior, Public Works will place notices around the park on a
A-frame barricades so users have advance warning.
On April 6, the crew will be working on site most of the day and will be using a few parking spaces. Site work is expected to be finished that day. 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.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
March 20, 2026 Weekly Update
➡ Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
- Celebrating Carol Singer as Lafayette's Citizen of the Year
- Court Seeks Public Input Through Strategic Plan Survey
- Girls Empowerment Camp Ignites Confidence and Leadership
- Help Shape Our Neighborhood Trees
- Contra Costa Library Local History Connection
- Events throughout District 2
- County Wide Hiring & Volunteer Opportunities
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