You can order FREE at home COVID-19 test kits to be mailed to you at no cost from the federal government at https://covidtests.gov.

Wednesday, January 19, 4:30pm-5:3pm, Zoom [NEW LINK]

2022's first Chamber Connectors meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday at 4:30pm via Zoom. Join us for a unique take on networking. 

This group discusses challenges members are having with their business. Come get a fresh perspective or share your wisdom with fellow Lafayette business people.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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. 

This presentation by Lafayette Chamber member ADP will be held via webex. Log in at noon on Tuesday, January 25. Register here for a reminder!  

Happy New Year!! Stand out in the crowd in 2022. Advertise in The Grapevine®. Serving the Lamorinda community for 40 years.

533 Moraga Rd, Ste 120, Moraga, CA

Ann Crahan, FNP, 925-993-8149

Sanctuaire Medspa is your skin and aesthetic laser clinic in Moraga. We offer Botox, Fillers, Radiofrequency, IPLs, ND:YAG laser, Microneedling, Chemical Peels, Hydrafacials and medical grade skincare products.

Orinda, CA 94563

Molly Young, 925-997-2236

ITVida designs and maintains affordable WordPress websites for small businesses in Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, and nearby East Bay cities.

2212 Esmond Ave, Richmond, CA 94801

Brandi Flores, 510-334-2412

Virtual and in home lactation support.

The following members renewed their membership January 10-16, 2022. Curious about your membership status? Contact us.

AYANA RETAIL, member since 2020

Bowles and Verna, member since 2002

DateBox Club, member since 2021

Harriet Davidson Business Consultant, member since 2015

Kosich & Callahan Insurance Services, member since 1987

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lafayette, member since 2008

Lamorinda Pediatrics, member since 2021

Learning Express Toys, member since 2014

RÊVE, member since 2016

Upright Engineering, member since 2021

📷 Paul and Laura Magu celebrating REVE's 2021 Michelin! View IG post here.

New year, new you? This week's member shout-out is to our personal service providers in the hair, nail and skincare categories.

📷 Blaine Jackson at work at Fringe and Fern, now in Walnut Creek at 1489 Newell Ave! See last week's IG post here.

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. 

📷 2019 Citizens of the Year, Don Tatzin (right), with wife, Ellen Reintjes, and Jay Lifson. Photo by City of Lafayette.

On January 6, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) made changes to isolation and quarantine periods, also called “exclusion periods” in Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention emergency temporary standards (ETS). CDPH’s updated periods of isolation and quarantine override Cal/OSHA’s ETS workplace exclusion periods as a result of the Executive Order N-84-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom in December 2020. To assist employers with understanding their obligations required by these changes, Cal/OSHA has updated its Q&A on CDPH Isolation and Quarantine found in the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions.

For more information or to receive technical assistance regarding these changes in CDPH’s guidance and establishing an effective written COVID-19 Prevention Program, employers can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 1-800-963-9424 or DOSH Communications, Division of Occupational Safety & Health, DOSHCommunications@dir.ca.gov.

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.

Register for Zoom link at https://lafayettechamber.org/coffee. Send any questions in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org.

You can purchase your copy in ebook or paperbook format here or search for "Inspiration Contagion" on Amazon.

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!

➡ Contra Costa County's Superintendent of Schools and Deputy Health Officer Urge Schools to Remain Open During Omicron Surge

➡ Appointments Continue to be Required at Contra Costa Health Services COVID-19 Testing Sites

➡ COVID Status of Contra Costa County

➡ Supervisor Mitchoff Takes Over as Chair of The Board of Supervisors for 2022

➡ 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

➡ 511 Contra Costa’s Free and Healthy Winter Walk Challenge 

➡ Two New Works of Public Art Approved Along Mt. Diablo Blvd

➡ “So You Want to Run for Office” Candidate Workshop on January 18

➡ Question: Which room is the most visited room at the Lafayette Community Center? 

➡ Road Repaving Project Completed on Moraga Road and Reliez Valley Road

➡ Contra Costa County Unveils New Initiative for People Experiencing Mental Health Crises

➡ Lafayette School District Hosts Superintendent Search Survey

➡ Money-Saving Commutes for the New Year

➡ Be Aware: What To Do If You Encounter a Coyote

➡ Public Meetings

➡ Lafayette’s Business Assistance Program

➡ Street Smarts Safety Pledge

➡ Lafayette Planning Applications and Major Projects

Applications Being Accepted for Leadership Contra Costa^sm

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 Costa^sm (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.  

Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary's Scrubdown of The Park Theater

As a service organization, sometimes we outdo ourselves, such as this past Saturday, when some 20 volunteers from our Club, Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, converged on the Park Theater in Lafayette to engage in a serious scrub-down of the front exterior and sidewalk. View photos here.

Seniors can take advantage of Rotary HOME Team services by calling (888) 204-5573 or emailing: rotaryhometeam@gmail.com.

International Film Showcase: I'm Your Man

The International Film Showcase is pleased to open their 12^th year with I’m Your Man, a wonderful comedy from Germany. I’m Your Man is on the short list for an Oscar in 2022.

The film will play at the Jarvis Conservatory in Napa on 1/22/22 Tickets: http://jarvisconservatory.com/artfilms.html and will open for at least one week at the Orinda Theatre on 1/21/22. Tickets: www.OrindaMovies.com

Trailer: https://youtu.be/xXz9jIKojDk. Synopsis: In order to obtain research funds for her studies, a scientist accepts an offer to participate in an extraordinary experiment: for three weeks, she is to live with a humanoid robot, created to make her happy.

Senior Accountant (Part-Time) at Hope Solutions

The Senior Accountant position (currently 0.80 FTE or 32 hours per week) reports to the Director of Finance. The positions’ primary responsibilities are grant and contract accounting, bank reconciliations, and accruals. The purpose of this role is to support the Director of Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and recordings. To learn more and apply, visit: https://hopesolutions.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=61.

Data Administrator (Full-Time) at Hope Solutions

The Data Administrator is responsible for supporting the design and administration of our agency program data management systems. In partnership with the executive team and the Contracts & Data Manager, the Data Administrator will ensure high-quality data is collected across programs and used to meet funder reports and guide program growth and improvements. The Data Administrator will ensure we set up systems to maintain data quality and accuracy and will work with colleagues across the organization to ensure we meet or exceed our program goals. The Data Administrator will be directly responsible for producing timely dashboards and reports and will ensure that all of our practices are HIPAA compliant and protect the confidentiality of client data. To learn more, visit: https://hopesolutions.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=60. 

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. 

For more information about Saint Mary's College One-Stop Job Shop spring hiring event contact Paula Conrad, Employer Relations and Internship Manager, Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS), Saint Mary's College of California at pconrad@stmarys-ca.edu.

Every year, people all across the U.S. honor Dr. King'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 all through January and February and we will send them to local seniors in care homes. Click here for more info.

For more information visit www.LLLCF.org and follow LLLC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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.

Have you enhanced your services, changed your contact information or perhaps even created a TikTok account? Need to add a new rep so they can register for upcoming events? Now is the time to update your Lafayette Chamber Directory Profile!

Check out your profile HERE. Then email your changes to us at info@lafayettechamber.org. Or DIY by logging into your account with these directions (on page 2).

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.