News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber | | |
Nonprofit Network at Creekside Commons
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 8:30am-10am
Lafayette Business Women at Holistika
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 8:45am-10am
Lafayette Citizen of the Year Dinner Honoring Ann Appert
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6pm-9pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 8:15am-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals - Sonder Beauty Studio
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm
Virtual “Coffee” with Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan
Friday, April 25, 2025, 8am-9am
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Opportunities
Saturday September 20, 10am-7pm and Sunday September 21, 10am-6pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue March 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue March-April 2025)
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Mayor’s State of the City Address
You’re Invited Join Mayor Candell and the Lafayette City Council for the Mayor’s State of the City Address. Reception will follow.
Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Lafayette Library and Learning Center's Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette,
Please join us to celebrate the achievements of our community together!
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Small Business Help Office Hours - Hosted by SCORE
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. No matter what stage your business is at SCORE can be a valuable resource.
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has been partnering with SCORE for over 15 years. We welcome our chamber members and community members to schedule a complimentary meeting with a SCORE representative on Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
To schedule your appointment, please call the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or book your appointment online by registering below.
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2025 Best of the East Bay - Get Your Marketing Toolkit Today!
Diablo Magazine's 2025 Best of the East Bay voting runs through March 31. Have your business ready for Best of the East Bay 2025 with their marketing tools and tips.
- Email: Include a link to the ballot in an email or newsletter.
- Social: Use the graphics we created (download from the link below) to promote on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
- In Person: Use the flyer we created to make a sign to post inside your store to encourage customers to vote for your business.
Download the Marketing Tool Kit here.
| | VOTE! - Lafayette Art & Wine Festival | | VOTE! - Lafayette Res Run for Education | | |
The Sales Tax Rate in Lafayette will Increase on April 1st
Here’s what business owners/managers need to know:
Starting April 1, 2025, businesses in Lafayette will need to start collecting the new ½₵ transactions (sales) and use tax on taxable items.
Look for a notice from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) regarding this rate change.
The City has compiled resources for businesses at www.LoveLafayette.org/MeasureH including a map to see if your business address is within the Lafayette city limits (not the same as Lafayette’s zip code!), links to the rate lookup tool, and how to contact the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) if you have any questions.
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OUR MARCH EMAIL BLASTS ARE SPONSORED BY
Pillar Cowork
| | WELCOME OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their websites to learn more.
BearingStone Law, APC
3717 Mount Diablo Blvd., Suite 215, Lafayette, CA
Richard Campbell, http://www.bearingstonelaw.com
BearingStone Law is a boutique law firm in Lafayette focused on providing customized counsel for trusts and estates and business transactional law.
Category: Legal Services
CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
3574 Mt Diablo Blvds. Ste A., Lafayette, CA
Charles Walls, http://crosswatercreek.com
At CrossWaterCreek Outfitters, our mission is to inspire and equip anglers of all skill levels to connect with nature through the art of fly fishing. Rooted in a passion for pristine waters and sustainable practices.
Category: Shopping & Specialty Retail
Energy Solutions- HVAC
2520 Verne Roberts Circle, Antioch, CA
Kyle Barry, http://hvacenergysolutions.com
Energy Solutions provides a full range of residential heating, cooling, and air quality services across the Bay Area. With over 25 years of industry experience, we know exactly how to protect your comfort, wallet, and enjoyment of your indoor space.
Category: Construction & Contractors, Home
J&K Afterglow Co.
Lamorinda, CA/ Lafayette, CA 94549
Katherine Gonzalez, Jonathan Gonzalez
At J&K Afterglow Co., we provide professional cleaning and organizing services for businesses in Lamorinda. From routine maintenance to deep cleaning and space organization, we create spotless, welcoming environments with a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and attention to detail.
Category: Business & Professional Services
| | THANK YOU, RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership March 17, 2025 - March 23, 2025.
Anthony's Custom Picture Framers, member since 1990
Chicken and the Farm, member since 2/28/2019
Contra Costa Transportation Authority, member since 2024
Diablo View Rotary, member since 3/14/2023
In The Black Business Solutions LLC, member since 2024
Kenneth & Co, member since 2024
KettleTopia, Inc., member since 2018
ModernTone Studios, member since 2021
Nail Care by Indra, member since 2024
One Toyota of Oakland, member since 2022
Roughing It Day Camp, member since 1987
St. Anselm's Episcopal Church, member since 2010
St. Perpetua School, member since 1996
Viva el Español, member since 2006
West Coast Vibez ~ Resin Designs, member since 2023
Whitchurch Glass Designs, member since 2022
Women's Health and Healing, member since 2023
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Celebrating 100 Years in Business!
Established in 1925, Hank & Frank Bicycle has been a cornerstone in the Bay Area for nearly a century. With over 50 years under the same family's stewardship, they have remained dedicated to fostering a family-oriented environment that welcomes cyclists of all ages and experiences.
Their passion lies in ensuring that every unique rider enjoys the best biking experience possible. With years of experience, their high-energy team is committed to providing excellence and safety for every rider.
One of the many perks of choosing Hank & Frank Bicycle is their unique advantage of offering free lifetime service.
Hank & Frank takes pride in serving the Lafayette community for the past 50 years. In addition to their commitment to service and community, they are proud supporters of local cycling events and initiatives. From sponsoring races and fun rides to participating in community bike drives, Hank & Frank believes in giving back to the community that has supported them for so many years. They invite you to visit them, explore their extensive inventory, and become part of the Hank & Frank Bicycle family.
📷: Frank (owner), Sam, Suzanne and Steve
📞: (925) 283-2453
📍: 3377 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐: https://www.hankandfrank.com
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Celebrating 20 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Sparks Promotional Products is a proud woman-owned Lafayette based business. They are committed to working hard to give you Promotional Product ideas that fit your marketing goals, providing you with the best possible individualized service and making sure your experience with them is a good one. They are here when you need them, always ready to work on your next project!
📷: Lisa Cohen (owner)
📞: (925) 949-7700
🌐: https://www.sparkspromo.com
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Celebrating 15 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation was established to sustain the Lafayette Library as a vibrant regional resource for the benefit of the greater community, now and for generations to come. Since the building's grand opening in November 2009, the Foundation has funded more than 50% of everything that happens in the building, year-round, from extra library hours to City staff who take care of the building every day. Donations from individuals and businesses fuel the vision of a Library as a learning center by offering enriching experiences for all ages. The Lafayette Library and Learning Center flourishes with community donations, ticket sales from public programs, and facility room rentals.
📷: From left to right: Carol Varney (Executive Director), Karen Evans (Board Chair), & Rob Tygett (Library Manager)
📞: (925) 283-6513
📍: 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 214 Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐: https://www.lllcf.org
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Lafayette Business Women at Holistika
Lafayette Business Women will be meet on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 8:45am-10:00am at Holistika.
Registration required! No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend the first meeting for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration. Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.
Lafayette Business Women is Co-Chaired by Carine Camara, CARRINNA and Katie Santos, Consulting-Fitness HR.
Special thanks to Holistika for hosting and to Christina Alba, Rivulet Chiropractic for sponsoring!
📷 See pictures from Pillar Cowork here.
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Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons on April 16th!
Sign up for the next Chamber Connectors! It's an excellent opportunity for in-person networking and meet people who might be able to help you grow your business through referrals. Chamber Connectors meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:15am.
Register below and enjoy the extended time for more networking opportunities!
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.
Thank you, again, to Gratitude Coffee, for providing coffee for the morning.
Next meeting is Wednesday, April 16th, 8:15am - 9:30am at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane (use Parking Lot A), Lafayette, CA
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Postino
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals will meet at Sonder Beauty Studio, Thursday, April 17th, 5:30pm-7pm!
Registration required - sign up here.
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend the first meeting for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration. Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.
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2025 Lafayette Citizen of the Year: Ann Appert
A long-time Lafayette resident, Ann was selected for her outstanding contributions to the community. Her extensive volunteer work includes her current role as Grants chair for the Community Foundation of Lafayette, board member of JF Kapnek Trust, baking custom birthday cakes for foster children, and contributions to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Her spirit of service is part of what makes Lafayette a special place to live.
A dinner honoring Ann Appert will be held at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 6pm to 9pm. The event will celebrate Ann's dedication to Lafayette, which spans three decades and includes various roles in local organizations. Registration for the dinner is now open, and community members are encouraged to attend and recognize Ann's significant impact on Lafayette. For more information and dinner registration visit lafayettechamber.org/coy.
Photograph of Ann Appert and her husband, Peter, by Craig Isaacs, BlueGoo Photography.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Participation Opportunities!
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival sponsorship and vendor opportunities are now available to Chamber Members!
Save the date for the 28th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, the 3rd weekend in September, September 20 & 21, 2025!
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Sponsors and Vendors Paid: March 17th-23rd
AYK Brands LLC - La Fiesta Square Booth
BiinuStudio - Local Artist
Honey Homes - Wristband Sponsor
JERKY HUT - Food Booth
KettleTopia, Inc. - Food Booth
Whitchurch Glass Designs - Local Artist
Learn more and apply here: https://lafayettefestival.com/apply.
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Chamber Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll – $500 Sponsorship
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20
🔹 High-visibility brand placement throughout the event
🔹 Early access to ticket purchases before they sell out (sells out every year!)
🔹 Beneficiary: Community Foundation of Lafayette & Chamber programs
🔹 Event details: Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Rock the Plaza Concert Series – $300 Sponsorship
🎸 Free Concerts in the Plaza every Friday in June
📅 Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, plus Lamorinda Idol Finalists perform on 6/27
🔹 Eventdetails: Rock the Plaza Concert Series
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – Sept 20-21, 2025
🍷 For sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.lafayettefestival.com/apply
Lafayette Res Run for Education – $850 T-Shirt Sponsorship
🏃 Date: Sunday, October 19
🔹 Logo on the back of 2,200+ participant t-shirts
🔹 Event details: Lafayette Res Run for Education
Chamber “Affinity Groups” Monthly Meeting Sponsorships
Chamber Connector | Young Professionals | Lafayette Business Women
Reach an extremely targeted local group for brand visibility, connections, and direct engagement. Sponsors enjoy 3-5 minutes at start of meeting to share their story in person with Lafayette’s business professionals.
📅 Frequency: Each affinity group meets monthly.
🔹Lafayette Chamber Connectors, Third Wednesday, 8:15am
🔹Lafayette Business Women, First Wednesday, alternates between 8:45am-5:15pm
🔹Young Professionals (YoPro’s), First Thursday, 5:30pm
🔹 Host Responsibilities: Venue, set-up, clean-up
👥 Accommodate a group of 30-50.
🔹 Sponsor Responsibilities: Order, transport, and costs
☕ Coffee for 30-50 attendees
🍎 Small bites for 15-25 attendees
🥄 Serving supplies: cups, creamer/sweetener, stirrers, napkins, etc.
Contact Grace for more information or to reserve.
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Greet Lafayette Networking Lunch
Good Food, Great People, Better Connections!
Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and enjoy some amazing barbecue at the next Greet Lafayette Networking Lunch! Spots are filling up fast, and you won’t want to be left out. 🎯🤝
📅 When: Wednesday, March 26, 12 PM
📍 Where: Horn Barbecue, 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
🍽️ Why Join? A laid-back atmosphere, great conversation, and the perfect chance to expand your network—plus, did we mention the mouthwatering BBQ? 🔥
🎟️ Space is limited, and once it’s full, it’s full! RSVP to lock in your spot. Everyone covers their own meal, but the connections? Absolutely priceless.
This is your sign—grab your seat before it’s gone!
| | UPCOMING CHAMBER MEMBER EVENTS | | |
Anxiety, Technology, & Schools: What Parents Need to Know to Support Teen Mental Health
Join Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember, 16th District, for an important and timely discussion on teen mental health, the impact of technology, and how schools and parents can work together to support students. This interactive event, facilitated by Heidi Hernandez Gatty from the Walnut Creek School Board, will provide expert insights and practical strategies for parents. Please RSVP to attend.
Featured Speakers & Panelists
- Anxiety: Brittany Beauchamp, LPCC (Rogers Behavioral Health); Dr. Allyson Mayo, DBH (PEACE)
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Technology: Dr. Sheila Hassell Hughes (Saint Mary's College, Human Energy); Grace Dixon (All Ages Recreation Downtown)
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Schools: Dr. Jon Nickerson (AUHSD Superintendent); Chris Clausen (MDUSD Secondary Support Administrator)
Anxiety, Technology, & Schools: A Discussion of Teen Mental Health
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.
Las Lomas High School Library, 1460 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA
RSVP here!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the district office at (925) 244-1600.
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50% off all Bay Area transit
Clipper START is a pilot program to provide single-ride discounts to eligible riders. Participants receive a 50% discount on services noted here.
To qualify, you must...
- Be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Be 19-64 years old
- Not have an RTC Clipper Card for people with disabilities
- Have a household income of 200% of the federal poverty level or less
Apply now!
| | Camps, Schools & Kids’ Activities! | | Check out opportunities from these fellow Lafayette Chamber members. Have a program to add? Email us at info@lafayettechamber.org. | | |
Lafayette Plaza Temporary Closure for Annual Maintenance
Weather permitting, Lafayette Plaza will be closed on Monday, March 31, for essential annual maintenance conducted by City of Lafayette Public Works. During this time, the lawn will be off-limits for approximately two weeks, with a planned reopening on Friday, April 11.
However, if rain delays work on March 31, maintenance will be rescheduled for the next available dry day between April 1 and April 4. In this case, the lawn may remain closed until Thursday, April 17.
Closure notices will reflect the March 31–April 17 timeframe out of caution, but they are optimistic that work can proceed as planned for an earlier reopening. They appreciate your understanding as we prepare Lafayette Plaza for the busy spring and summer event season. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
March 21, 2025 Weekly Update
➡ Urban Limit Line Renewal
➡ Board of Supervisors to Host the 31st Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Celebration 2025 Youth Hall of Fame Awards
➡ Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder's Office Partners with Granicus to Ensure Additional Layer of Security for Property Recordings
➡ Attention High School Students: Apply Today for the Bay Area Summer Academy
➡ Bay Area Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccination and Awareness as Cases Rise Nationally
➡ East Bay Municipal Utility District - Wildfire Preparedness
➡ Pleasant Hill Road Bridge Work in Lafayette
➡ Contra Costa County Superior Court Invites Comments on Proposed Changes to Local Rules of Court
➡ Use Your Voice - Report Hate - Get Confidential Support
➡ Daughters of the American Revolution and Lafayette Historical Society presents Marquis de Lafayette
➡ Opportunity to Serve on the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committe
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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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