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NEW! Lafayette Chamber Connectors
Wednesday, January 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals
Wednesday, January 16, 8:30am-9:30am
Ribbon Cutting at Little Cloud Pediatric Dentistry
Friday, January 17, 3:30pm
Ribbon Cutting at Horn Barbecue
Wednesday, January 22, 11am-12pm
Ribbon Cutting at Mathnasium of Lafayette
Thursday, January 23, 5:15pm
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, January 29, 4pm-5pm
Business Person of the Year Dinner honoring Nick Bozych, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Thursday, January 30, 6pm-9pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast (Nov/Dec)
Nonprofit Email Blast (Nov/Dec)
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Join Us for the Relaunch of Chamber Connectors!
We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of Chamber Connectors—a monthly networking event designed to help you grow your business through meaningful connections and referrals!
Wednesday, January 15, at 8:30 AM, Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane (use Parking Lot A)
Lafayette, CA 94549
Whether you're a Lafayette Chamber member or new to our community, Chamber Connectors is your opportunity to showcase your business, meet local professionals, and build valuable relationships.
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Enjoy coffee from Gratitude Coffee Bar & Lounge and breakfast treats courtesy of our Chamber Connectors Chair, Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones.
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend their first Lafayette Chamber event for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Space is limited, so register today!
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals will kick off 2025 on Thursday, January 16 5:30pm-7pm at Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Lafayette Park Bistro & Bar!
REGISTER HERE
We will be having a slightly different format for the year 2025, please come to the January meeting to learn more!
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend their first Lafayette Chamber event for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Sincere thanks to Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa for hosting last month! 📷 Photo from Wednesday, December 11 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.
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Welcome our NEW Lafayette Chamber Members
The following recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their websites to learn more.
Michelle Dwyer LLC Holistic Nutritionist
Oakland, CA
Michelle Dwyer, 510-919-4921
Michelle Dwyer (MS), Holistic Health Coach and Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in blood sugar balance, (peri)menopause and hormones, digestive wellness, and lifestyle shifts (sleep, stress, movement). She is also the founder of Whole Life Nourishment, an online group wellness program.
Category: Health & Wellness
Visiting Angels
1250 Pine St., Suite 304, Walnut Creek
Roshmi Mukherji, 925-430-6711
Our comprehensive home care is customized for seniors based on their individual needs and preferences. Our dedicated and reliable caregivers have helped thousands of older adults live happily and safely in the comforts of home while providing their families.
Categories: Health & Wellness, Personal Services & Care
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Now Open! 2025 Lafayette Citizen of the Year Nominations
Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, January 31, 2025 at noon. Dinner tentatively scheduled for the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.
To be considered for Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Non-affiliation with Elected Positions: The nominee must not be a current elected official whether paid or volunteer. This includes being a member of the City Council or school board.
- Lafayette Residency: The nominee must be a current Lafayette resident at the time of nomination, remain a resident through the award presentation date, and ideally throughout the year they are awarded.
- Community Contribution: The nominee should have demonstrated exceptional dedication through their time, financial contributions, or energy towards making Lafayette a vibrant and thriving community—one that encourages residents to live, work, and shop locally.
- Exemplary Character: The nominee must consistently model excellence in all aspects of their involvement and behavior within the community.
- Community Leadership & Pride: The nominee should be someone who fosters unity, brings the community together, and embodies the spirit of Lafayette, making residents proud to be part of this community.
Additional Criteria:
- Longevity of Service: Preference may be given to individuals who have shown long-term commitment and dedication to serving Lafayette over many years.
- Impact on Various Groups: Consideration for nominees who have positively impacted multiple community groups, such as youth, seniors, businesses, or non-profits.
- Unrecognized Contributions: Acknowledging those who work behind the scenes without seeking recognition, but whose efforts have greatly benefited the community.
- Volunteer Leadership: Emphasizing individuals who have taken leadership roles in volunteer capacities, such as organizing events or serving on local boards and committees.
- Mentorship and Youth Engagement: Recognizing contributions to mentoring and engaging the next generation of leaders within the community.
- Collaboration and Partnership: Highlighting those who have demonstrated exceptional collaboration with city organizations, schools, businesses, and non-profits to address community challenges.
- Sustainability or Innovation: Recognizing efforts that contribute to long-term sustainability in the community or introduce innovative solutions to local issues.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Acknowledging individuals who have worked to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all community members.
Previous recipients: W.B. Ellis, Ralfe Miller, Margaret Bainbridge, Mel Nielsen, John R. Jacques, M.H. Stanley, C.R. Turner, Theron Nelson, William Zion, Stanford White, Jack Hageman, Lou Repetto, Jop Van Overveen, Vern Odegard, Jack Marchant, Donn Black, Charles Franklin, Chris Adams, John Kennedy, Clifford Feiler, James Lloyd, Boardman Moore, Robert Augenthaler, Percy Whitten, Barbara Bupp, Irene Graff, Ed Stokes, Robert Fisher, Ernie Marriner, Ken Clifford, Don Young, Irene Thomas, Ned Robinson, Alice Johnson, Hirsh Morton, Sue Cross, Tom Cleveland, Herb Joyce, Skid Thomas, Su Stauffer, Tom Courtright, Lynn Hiden, Avon Wilson, Bill Wakeman, Richard Holmes, Guy Atwood, Connie & Mike Collier, Judy Garvens, Anne Grodin, Ellen Peterson, Norma Evans, Robert Wood, Mary McCosker, Budd MacKenzie, Kathy Bowles, Ivor Samson, Gwen Watson, Judy Carney, Jeanne Ateljevich, Team Library, Karen Mulvaney, Gayle Uilkema, Greg Moeller, Toni McShane, Marechal Duncan, Tom Steuber, Dick & Robin Holt, Donovan Jenkins, Don Tatzin, Rick and Janet Cronk, William Fraser and Janet Thomas, Mike Anderson, and John A. Coleman.
COY Committee is an Independent Selection Committee made up of current Board President, current recipient, and a former City Council member plus our staff liaison who serves to gather notes and moderate. Neither the Chamber Board nor staff in their positions have any influence in the decision process outside this committee. All nominations and comments are directed to this committee.
📷 Photo from the Citizen of the Year Dinner 2024.
Questions? Reach out to the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404.
To submit a nomination, complete the form here.
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On January 8, 2025, the Lafayette Business Women gathered at the Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall for an inspiring Business Vision & Mindset Workshop. This exclusive, members-only event was a fantastic way to kick off the year, offering tools and insights to empower professional and personal growth.
Led by three incredible women—Leah Barnum (State of Design Coaching), Teri Day (Lovely Days Collective), and Carine Camara (CARRINNA)—attendees explored the power of guided meditation, visualization, and intentional journaling. Together, they crafted clear goals and embraced a success-driven mindset for 2025.
The evening was filled with positive energy, valuable takeaways, and connections with like-minded women committed to growth and collaboration. See pictures from the event!
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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!
If you are a new Lafayette Chamber member, new owner or employee in an already existing member business join us for a New Member Orientation.
We offer these once a month at our Chamber offices, the last Wednesday at 4pm. We are located at 251 Lafayette Circle Ste 150, Lafayette CA 94549.
Each event is limited to 10 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. We will not take walk-ins. If the registration button is no longer shown below, 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. And come prepared to have your photo taken! Learn how to maximize your membership and how to get involved! Not a member? Click here to join: lafayettechamber.org/join.
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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Upcoming Chamber Member Events | |
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Greet + Premier Kitchens Happy Hour
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
5:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Premier Kitchens Showroom
3373 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Monthly Greet + Premier Kitchens Happy Hour Series is back for 2025!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of networking, laughter, and connection on Wednesday, January 15th, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the stunning Premier Kitchens Showroom on Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Whether you’re a happy hour pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to mix and mingle with Lafayette’s finest residents and business leaders. Expect delightful drinks, scrumptious bites, and vibrant conversations—all thanks to the amazing hosts at Premier Kitchens.
RSVP now at greetlafayette.com/events or shoot us an email at lafayette@n2co.com to secure your spot.
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Holistika and Yoga Village Open House
Friday, January 17, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Yoga Village
3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
Holistika and Yoga Village are hosting an open house with a variety of wellness practitioners from the community in our space. Meet and socialize with the beautiful collective of founders, partners, practitioners and space holders who fill our collective with love, enjoy our conscious café, live music, shop retail and receive abundant holistic offerings.
Open to the public. Donations appreciated.
RSVP at holistika.love/offerings
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AI in Action Workshop
Friday, January 24, 2025 9:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill, 2250 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
WSI is hosting a 3 hour hands-on "AI in Action: From Fundamentals to Business Applications" workshop aimed at helping small to medium sized businesses reduce costs, incrase efficiency and stay ahead of the competition. In this workshop, you can expect to:
- Learn about the fundamental concepts including prompt frameworks of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
- Explore real-world use cases tailored for businesses like yours.
- Walk away with practical tools you can start using immediately.
Limited to 25 attendees. Introductory price of $299. Register by Jan 10 to receive the introductory rate. Learn more and register here.
Lafayette Chamber members can use the promotion code Chamber50 to receive $50 off of the ticket price.
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City of Lafayette The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, January 10, 2025 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA
News From the City Manager’s Corner
Last week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
- Wildfire Preparedness – Are You Ready?
- City Launches New Program to Help Encourage ADUs in Lafayette
- Informational Meetings on Upcoming Roadwork
- Tickets on Sale for the Tri-City Dance for 7th & 8th Graders
- Come Work with Us! Seeking Accounting Assistant
- Congratulations to Supervisor Andersen
- City Council Meeting Monday Night
➡ Lafayette Planning Applications and Major Development Projects: Want to know the planning applications that the City’s Planning Department is processing? You can visit the Planning Applications Received page for the latest application information. Curious about construction taking place around town? Information on major developments that are underway can be found on the Major Development Projects website.
➡ Are you listed on the Experience Lafayette website? If not, reach out to Suzanne Iarla at the City of Lafayette
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications: Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications. Also, find out how to follow the City of Lafayette on social media at https://www.lovelafayette.org/connect
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
January 10, 2025 Weekly Update (Constant Contact)
➡ Supervisor Andersen to be Sworn in as Chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Tuesday
➡ Board of Supervisors to Host 47th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Event on Tuesday, January 21
➡ 2025 Step into the Light Youth Arts Competition for Bay Area High School Students
➡ Caltrans Proposed Project for Caldecott Tunnel
➡ Seeking Volunteers for 1/30/25 Homeless Point in Time Count
➡ BART fares increased 5.5% on January 1, 2025
➡ PG&E Offers Customers Ways to Manage their Energy Use
➡ The Cleaner Contra Costa January 2025 Reduce, Reuse, Repair Challenge
➡ 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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