News & Events from the
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | |
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🎃 Trick or Treat Street 👻
Friday, October 25, 4pm-6pm, Downtown Lafayette
Ribbon Cutting at JB Kids After-School Program
Tuesday, October 29, 3pm
Ribbon Cutting at ISI Elite Training Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 6, 4pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Headlands Brewing
Thursday, November 7, 5:30pm-7pm
Non-Profit Network at Creekside Commons
Thursday, November 14, 8am
Lafayette Business Women at Little Seeds
Wednesday, November 20, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Community Thanksgiving Breakfast
Thursday, November 21, 7am, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
Plaid Friday - Shop Local!
Friday, November 29, Downtown Retail Stores
It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 8, 4pm-6pm, Lafayette Plaza
Holiday Mixer at Merrill Gardens
Wednesday, December 11, 5pm-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast (current issue October 11)
Nonprofit Email Blast (current issue September 27)
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Trick or Treat Street!
Lafayette Chamber's popular Halloween event, Trick or Treat Street, is Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4pm-6pm.
Families will stroll from business to business on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square.
If you are interested in participating as a business in Trick or Treat Street this year, please fill out the simple and quick form on this page: https://lafayettechamber.org/trick-or-treat/.
This is limited to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses along the event footprint. Limited space available for organizations in Lafayette Plaza and the public parking lot on the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd and Oak Hill Road. Contact Holly with questions!
Participating Businesses as of October 22:
Abode Flooring & Finishes
Alana Flame Beauty
All Ages Recreation Downtown (in Lafayette Plaza)
Amphora
Assistance League Thrift Shop
Caroline’s Salon
Clocks, Etc.
Community Foundation of Lafayette
Diablo Foods
Douglah Designs
Dudum Real Estate Group
El Jarro Mexican Cafe
First Mile Cycle Works
Five Little Monkeys
Hank & Frank Bicycles (in Lafayette Plaza)
Harper Greer
Hollie’s Homegrown (in Clocks, Etc.)
i9 Sports (in Lafayette Plaza)
J. McLaughlin
Jake Stewart State Farm Agency
Johnny's Donuts
Kimberley Harrison Interiors
Lafayette Nursery School
Lafayette United Methodist Church (in Lafayette Plaza)
Lamorinda Music
Lamorinda Tooth Buds - Pediatric Dentistry (in Lafayette Plaza)
Little Cloud Pediatric Dentistry (in Lafayette Plaza)
Little Seeds
Local Kitchens (in Lafayette Plaza)
LPIE (in Lafayette Plaza)
Luck
Mighty Pilates
Misto Lino
Oasis Cafe
Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill (in Lafayette Plaza)
Pillar Cowork and Childcare
Sculptology
Sharp Bicycle
Soccer Stars Contra Costa (in Lafayette Plaza)
Solano Jewelers
The UPS Store
Town Hall Theatre (in Lafayette Plaza)
The Park Theater Trust
Tutu’s Food & Drink
Vintage Vida
Wax A Peel
White Barn Home
Your CBD Store
Zahra Boutique Salon
Zoonie’s Candy, Gelato, Toy and Novelties
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Lafayette Res Run for Education - THANK YOU!
What an incredible event! We’re so proud of the tremendous effort from everyone involved. While we didn’t quite surpass last year’s participant total, missing it by 282, we still had an impressive 1,920 registrations for race day.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. Every school stepped up when needed, and we couldn’t have done it without your dedication. Thank you for making this day such a success!
Lafayette Res Run for Education Final Competition Winners!
Acalanes High School wins MOST Improved with 14.29%: $500 prize
Lafayette Elementary won MOST Registrations with 375: $500 prize
Burton Valley Elementary won the Early Bird Contest through September: $500 prize
Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Oakwood Athletic Club, City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber. Our zero waste recycling sponsor, Republic Services. course sponsors, EBMUD, Scultology, and Cobain Orthodontics.
Thanks to our volunteer groups: Diablo View Rotary, Rotary Club of Lafayette, Scout Troop 204 and Scout Troop 402, Boys Team Charity & National Charity League, and Acalanes Helper Helper volunteers.
And to our School Principals and Administrators, School Coordinators and School volunteers, our MC Tom Stack - Coldwell Banker Realty, sound engineer AJ Rodgers, New You Dance Center, Campo Cheer, 10k warm up host ISI Elite Training, and the RoundUp Saloon for the use of the parking lot and power!
Our registration volunteers: John McCormick, Tiffany Furrer, Katie Santos, Kathy Merchant, Christina Alba, Anita Embleton, and Charise Stratford.
Our course sign and setup: Travis Johnson, Dream Big Construction; Jay Lifson, Michael Heller, Yolanda Mendoza-Heller and Terry Ring. JV Lucas Paving, Ford Timing. And to our Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Public Works. As well as the Oakwood Bike Pacers.
To Zoonie’s Candy Shop and Sports Basement for the vouchers and gift certificates. Minuteman Press and Sequoia Signs for the posters and signs. Shannon Laskey, Small Dog Workshop for the t-shirt design. To our media sponsors Greet Lafayette, Diablo Magazine, and 101.7 KKIQ.
Our t-shirt sponsors:
Keith R. Gronbach, D.D.S., Inc. - East Bay Oral Surgery
Aloha Pediatric Dentistry
Bowles & Verna
Cobain Orthodontics
Concentric Wealth Management
Diablo Foods
Dudum Real Estate Group
EBMUD
Greet Lafayette
Jake Stewart - State Farm Insurance
Lafayette Car Wash and Detail Center
Lewis Asset Management
Mechanics Bank
Minutemen Press Lafayette
New You Dance Center
One Toyota of Oakland
Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
Republic Services
Sequoia Signs
Small Dog Workshop
Sports Basement
Village Associates
Zoonie's Candy, Toy and Gelato
Our water station sponsors are Branagh Development and Jake Stewart State Farm Insurance.
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Welcome our NEW Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Little Cloud Pediatric Dentistry
3549 Wilkinson Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
Rachel Forer, 925-962-5151
Little Cloud Pediatric Dentistry is Lafayette's newest pediatric dental office located in the heart of downtown. Our team of pediatric dental professionals and therapy dogs are dedicated to creating smiles for every kid, teen, and young adult throughout Lamorinda.
Category: Dentists - Pediatric
Haws Auto Body
3482 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette, CA 94549
Mike Dunbar, 925-284-5335
Auto collision repair and paint. Performing Quality Auto Body Repairs on Your Fine European, Asian & American Cars Since 1983.
Category: Automobile Services
Lamorinda Bookkeeping
Moraga, CA 94556
Angelica Vivas, 925-322-2996
Expert Bookkeeping and Financial Growth
Categories: Accountants - Certified Public / Enrolled Agents, Bookkeeping
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Thank you Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership between October 14-20, 2024!
Dr. Robert Sayegh, DDS, member since 2015
Full Spectrum Technology Group, member since 2021
Harper Greer, member since 2018
Humann Company, member since 2012
Ideal Financial Advisors, member since 1995
In the Deets, member since 2023
Kabab-Burger Mediterranean Grill, member since 2022
Lafayette Juniors, member since 1998
Lafayette Orthodontics, member since 2020
Lamorinda Nails, member since /2013
Menowar, member since 2023
Pedder, Hesseltine, Walker & Toth, LLP, member since 1960
Prosperity Financial Group, Inc., member since 2016
Sharp Bicycle, member since 1999
Social Bird, member since 2019
Sunrise Bistro & Catering, member since 2023
The Geller Firm, Inc., member since 2022
The Park Theater Trust (TPTT), member since 2020
Tires Direct, member since 2016
Wheel Well Events LLC, member since 2022
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Celebrating 15 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Steel Chiropractic has been a member of the Lafayette Chamber since 2009! Thank you for your commitment and ongoing partnership!
Dr. Jeremy Steel has been an integral part of our board, the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival committee, the founder of our Young Professionals committee group, and the founder of the Healthy Lifestyles Fair at the Lafayette Res Run for Education!
"At Steel Chiropractic, we provide excellent chiropractic care to help our patients reach and exceed their health goals. We assess the patient as a whole. Providing both chiropractic and nutritional services."
Make an appointment today!
📷: Dr. Jeremy Steel, Licensed Chiropractor
📞: 925-284-5582
📍: 1043 Stuart Street, Suite 100 Lafayette CA 94549
🌐: www.steelchiro.com
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Ribbon Cutting at JB Kids After-School Program
Join the Lafayette Chamber for a ribbon cutting celebration for JB Kids After-School Program on Wednesday, October 29 at 3pm! We will cut the ribbon at 3:30 SHARP!
Register for a reminder here.
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Ribbon Cutting at ISI Elite Training Walnut Creek
Join us for a ribbon cutting at ISI Elite Training Walnut Creek! The Lafayette Chamber will join ISI Elite Training for a Ribbon Cutting celebration at 4pm, cutting the ribbon at 4:15pm SHARP! Following the Ribbon Cutting at 5:10pm ISI Elite Training will host a free workout session to those who would like to participate! Register here.
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Non-Profit Network - Sharing Knowledge & Building Community Together
At the Lafayette Chamber Non-Profit Network, we believe that non-profit organizations play an essential role in building and sustaining thriving communities. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote best practices among non-profit professionals and volunteers in the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a newcomer to the non-profit sector, we're here to provide you with the resources, connections, and support you need to make a positive impact in the world.
REGISTER HERE
FREE and open to Lafayette Chamber member non-profit executives, staff, board, volunteers. Not a Lafayette Chamber member? Reach out to us for a guest pass.
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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - Registration now open!
We invite everyone: politicians, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members, and the greater community to all come together to share in a breakfast and enjoy the speakers. Registration required, no walk-ups.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 7am-8:30am. REGISTER HERE
GUEST SPEAKER: Gaby Ghorbani, Founder and Executive Director, Pledge To Humanity
Seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist of 25+ years, Gaby was born and raised in Mexico before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. Driven to create positive change, Gaby founded Pledge to Humanity to provide local and global volunteer opportunities for students and empower them to become compassionate changemakers. To date, Pledge to Humanity has empowered 10K+ students and worked with at least 30 nonprofit organizations.
Gaby's dedication to philanthropy is showcased in her establishment of Sueños Amor y Esperanza in Jalisco, Mexico, an after-school community center for under-resourced children. Her commitment to sustainable social impact and empowering people of all ages is at the core of her mission.
In 2017, Gaby demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit and humanitarian values by founding jewelry social enterprise, Love You More. Through every purchase, customers acquire beautiful jewelry, while contributing to local and global philanthropic causes. Gaby's ventures exemplify how business acumen can be intertwined with social responsibility, creating a ripple effect of positive impact.
Awards & Honorable Mentions:
- Charity of the year Danville Chamber of commerce 2024
- California Nonprofit of the Year 2023
- Lamorinda Moms Charity of the Year 2023/24 & 2024/25
- Threads of Hope Recipient 2017 & Judge since 2018
- SRVUSD Tri-Valley Leadership Conference Nonprofit Charity 2020 & 2024
- CPC Charity Partner Ambassador
- Diablo Magazine: Women to Watch 2017
- People Magazine: Heroes Among Us 2017
Pledge to Humanity
The heartbeat of our mission is to:
• Improve quality of life for children, youth, and families in need.
• Empower and educate children and people of all ages to give back to their communities by bringing the concept of philanthropy into our school systems, groups and workplaces
• Better the local community through financial support and volunteerism.
• Establish affiliations with global organizations with the intent of making a worldwide impact.
The morning will kick off at 7:00 AM on Thursday, November 21. Board President Katie Santos will deliver the welcome, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Gina Dawson. Pastor Peter Whitelock of Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church will offer the invocation and benediction. Carrie Barlow, President of the Board for Pledge to Humanity, will provide the introduction. Breakfast will be catered by Sunrise Bistro and Catering.
Tickets will be available until 10:00 AM on Friday, November 15, or until sold out, whichever comes first. As this is an indoor event, attendance is limited to a maximum of 150 guests. REGISTER HERE.
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Holiday Mixer at Merrill Gardens!
We are excited to announce our December Holiday Mixer at Merrill Gardens in Lafayette!
Wednesday, December 11, 5pm-7pm.
Registration required - THIS MIXER IS FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER ONLY!
$10 for Lafayette Chamber members in advance, paid online. $20 at the door. Includes hors d'oeuvres, one drink ticket and live music!
Sign in with your representative account to confirm membership.
"Friends" of the Chamber should contact us for registration.
📷 Photo from our 2023 Holiday Mixer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.
REGISTER HERE!
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Did you know it is mandatory for employers with 50 or more full-time employees in the Bay Area to register with the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program? Even if your employer offers commuter benefits, to be in compliance with the Bay Area Air District’s Regulation 14, Rule 1, they are required to enroll in the program and update their registration annually. Employers can choose from five commuter benefit options:
1. Pre-tax transit benefits
2. Employer-provided subsidy for transit or vanpooling
3. Employer-provided transit (such as shuttles)
4. Telework one or more days a week
5. A custom plan that includes other modes like bicycling or walking, possibly combined with promotions that encourage alternates to driving alone and more
Employers can play a key role in affecting air quality and traffic congestion, both of which have a strong impact on our quality of life and future sustainability. We strongly encourage employers to comply.
Enrollment in the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program is easy and free by visiting 511.org. Take advantage of the many resources to help you comply. The helpful handbook for employers walks you through all the options, and frequently asked questions answer your most important questions. We will provide resources to guide you through this quick process or speak to one of our team members for hands on support. For more information, visit 511.org, call us at 510-285-3182 or email the team at commuterbenefits@511.org to confirm if your organization is registered.
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Help Shape the Future of Downtown Parking!
The City of Lafayette is updating its Downtown Parking Management Strategy to ensure a balanced and efficient parking experience for all. With new housing on the horizon and an emphasis on multi-modal travel, this study aims to support both current and future parking needs while improving pedestrian and cycling connections throughout downtown.
Join in this exciting process! The project will include data collection, public workshops, and opportunities for feedback, with the goal of creating a parking strategy that works for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Keep an eye out for updates, and don’t miss the November workshop with Downtown Merchants and Businesses!
Key Dates:
· Data Collection: October 2024
· Workshops & Survey: November 2024 - February 2025
· Final Study Report: Summer 2025
Read additional information here.
If you have any questions or concerns please direct to:
Patrick Golier, Transportation Program Manager, City of Lafayette
PGolier@ci.lafayette.ca.us
(925) 299-3229
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New Simplified Chamber Login for Administrators!
As the primary contact for your organization, you now have access to new online member benefits through the Lafayette Chamber website. With your representative login, you can manage your organization’s member account including your profile, update your representative information, register for events, and post your job openings, news, or promotions.
To begin using these benefits, please login with the password you created during the application process or create a new password here by following these steps:
1. Enter the email address associated with your representative account.
2. Request a new password by checking your email for a verification code.
3. Use the verification code to set your new password.
If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out by replying to this email!
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New Member Orientation at the Lafayette Chamber! Only 3 left for 2024!
If you are a new Lafayette Chamber member, new owner or employee in an already existing member business join us for a Meet & Greet!
We offer New Member Meet + Greets twice a month at our Chamber offices, the 2nd Tuesday at 10am and the 4th Wednesday at 3pm. We are located at 251 Lafayette Circle Ste 150, Lafayette CA.
Each event is limited to 5 attendees and will last no longer than one hour. Please register with your Member account using the link below. If you are having trouble logging in please contact us (or see above to reset your password!)
We will not take walk-ins. If the registration button is no longer shown on the registration page, registration is full for this meeting. Please email Rebekah at Rebekah@LafayetteChamber.org to be added to the waitlist.
Don’t forget to bring your business cards and/or promotional materials to share with others and to leave on our membership wall.
Come learn how to maximize your membership and how to get involved!
View upcoming dates and REGISTER HERE!
Photo of a recent Meet & Greet with Product Deploy, Saint Anthony's Thrift, and Entrepreneurs' Organization - Mt. Diablo Chapter!
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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 most Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150. View the calendar for upcoming dates.
Mike Harris is our in-house SCORE counselor. Mike earned a BS with an emphasis on electronics from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from Santa Clara University. After a few years in engineering, Mike spent most of his career in high tech marketing and operations management. While continuing to work in electronics he helped manage his family retail business. After retiring from his career in electronics, Mike began working with small businesses helping them obtain working capital loans. Besides mentoring, Mike helps present SCORE business plans and financial planning workshops.
To schedule your appointment, please call the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or book your appointment online here by 10am the Friday before. Enter your desired time frame. In person meetings at the Lafayette Chamber office are by appointment only and are scheduled every 30 minutes.
SCORE also offers free and low-cost workshops. VIEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULE HERE.
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Business Card and Business Resource Center at the Lafayette Chamber Office
Our walls are filling up with our members promotion materials and business cards! Stop by the office or email Rebekah Dani to be included! We love to showcase our members! | |
Upcoming Chamber Member Events | |
Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
October 18 Weekly Update (Constant Contact)
➡ Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Opens Doors to Independent Election Observers for the 2024 General Election
➡ October is Fire Prevention Month
➡ Healthcare for the Homeless
➡ Contra Costa County Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year Student and Adult Humanitarians to be Recognized at Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony
➡ Contra Costa County Announces Grant Opportunity to Provide Services to Increase and Expand African American Holistic Wellness
➡ Fall Prevention & Wellness Fair
➡ Veterans Day Ceremony Will be Held On November 5th in Board of Supervisors Chambers
➡ SHELTER, Inc. Food Drive
➡ County Board and Commission Volunteer Opportunities
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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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Sara Regan, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Typical Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Closed Monday-Thursday 12:30pm-1pm for lunch.
(925) 284-7404 | info@lafayettechamber.org
LafayetteChamber.org
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