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NEWS & EVENTS

Monday, July 6, 2026


UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS


Wine Thieves

Ribbon Cutting at Wine Thieves

Thursday, July 9, 3:15pm

REGISTER HERE



2026 Summer Mega Mixer

2026 Summer Mega Mixer

Thursday, July 30, 4pm-6pm

Pleasant Hill Community Center

REGISTER HERE



July Affinity Groups


Lafayette Business Women at Premier Kitchens

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:45am - 10am


Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Local Vines

Thursday, July 16, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm


Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 8:15am - 9:30am



➡ Chamber Events Calendar ⬅



Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Community Email Blast

Arts Community Email Blast


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CHAMBER MEMBERS

Join us in welcoming our newest members!


Commercial Cleaning Pros

Kelly Allison

📍Walnut Creek, CA 94598

🌐https://commercialcleaningpros.com

Commercial Cleaning Pros is a professional cleaning company with over 20 years of experience, specializing in residential, commercial, and office cleaning. We deliver reliable, high-quality service with exceptional attention to detail. Family-owned and committed to excellence.

Categories: Personal Services & Care, Business & Professional Services


Unlock Investments

Sean Gurson

📍Walnut Creek, CA 94596

🌐https://www.unlockinvestments.com

Earn Today, Unlock Tomorrow. "Unlock Tomorrow" is our flagship, low volatility income strategy focused on trading Berkshire Hathaway stock and options, paired with personalized guidance through the digital asset ecosystem. Unlock more income, less volatility, and more opportunities today.

Categories: Finance & Insurance, Business & Professional Services


Killer's Firehouse Foods, LLC

Thomas Harrigan

📍1400 Technology Lane, #1413; Petaluma, CA

🌐www.killersfirehousefoods.com

Thomas Harrigan, a former firefighter, has always had a passion for cooking and he's created blends to add a burst of flavor to your dishes.

Categories: Shopping & Specialty Retail, Restaurants, Food & Beverage


GB Designs LLC

Gustavo Barrios

📍Richmond, CA 94804

🌐www.gbdesignsstudio.com

GB Designs Studio is a Richmond-based residential architectural design studio serving Contra Costa County and the Bay Area. We specialize in ADUs, additions, remodels, variances, and permit coordination guiding homeowners through complex approvals with precision and care.

Categories: Business & Professional Services, Construction & Contractors, Home


Carter’s Cannolis

Holly Carter

📍Concord, CA

🌐https://www.carterscannolis.com

Carter’s Cannolis is a family-owned mobile dessert business specializing in handcrafted, made-to-order cannolis served from our charming Cannoli Cart and mobile dessert trailer. We bring an interactive Italian dessert experience to weddings, corporate events, festivals, private parties, and community gatherings.

Categories: Restaurants, Food & Beverage

Thank you renewing members!


The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership June 15-July 5, 2026.


Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital - Premier Member since 2021!


A Brighter Day Charity, member since 2021

Abio Properties, member since 2021

ADP, member since 2022

BiinuStudio, member since 2024

Blake A. Swimmer, D.D.S., Inc, member since 1967

Breeze Chic Designs, member since 2025

Dana Green Team - Compass, member since 2011

Diablo Regional Arts Association, member since 2018

East West Kung Fu, member since 2025

Elegance Party Rentals, member since 2025

Evergood Sausage Co., member since 2017

First Mile Cycle Works, member since 2021

Four Seasons Gutter Filter, member since 2021

Generations in Jazz, member since 2001

Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Club, member since 2025

Hills and Grant Interior Design, member since 2019

Hutchens Hamalian Properties Group, member since 2020

Joy in Motion, member since 2025

Lafayette Ace Hardware, member since 1982

Lamorinda Floors, member since 1987

Lamorinda Optometry, member since 1983

Laraarchitecture, member since 2024

Legend Theatrical, member since 2024

Mighty Pilates, member since 2022

Misto Lino, member since 2014

Mosher Financial Advisors, LLC, member since 2015

PALEOVENTURES Outdoor Teambuilding, member since 2022

Paymun Real Estate, Design and Development, member since 2022

PFLAG Lamorinda, member since 2024

R. Bruce Ballentine, member since 1991

Raisin d'Etre Vineyards, member since 2024

Rarity Marketing, member since 2024

Renaissance Dental Group, member since 2025

The Springstone School, member since 2004

Stephanie Becker Photography, member since 2024

Studio Belmont, member since 2025

Sydney Paige Foundation, member since 2022

Tropical Hut, member since 2025

Troy A. Lauritzen, D.D.S., Inc., member since 1996

Unified Endocrine & Diabetes Care, member since 2025

V & A Oil Inc, member since 2019

Vanguard Properties, member since 2020

Village Associates Real Estate, member since 2003

Vintage Vida, member since 2023

Wendy Tamis, Harpist, member since 1994

Workforce Development Board of CCC-EHSD, member since 2015

Youth Homes, member since 2008

Zahra Boutique Salon, member since 2011

ZENOPS, member since 2011

 
Lafayette Chamber Premier Members
 

EVENT RECAPS

Connectors and YoPros at Locanda Positano

Lafayette Chamber Connectors and Young Professionals held a joint June Affinity Group meeting at Locanda Positano on Thursday, June 18! Thank you, Locanda Positano, for hosting us and providing an amazing spread!

 
1001 Oak Hill Road

On June 25, Chamber and City representatives joined developers Jeff Stone and Brian Griggs, Diamond Construction, Inc., to celebrate the groundbreaking for Oak Hill, a new 85-residence condominium community downtown at 1001 Oak Hill Road.

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

 
Sidewalk Sale

If you are interested in participating as a retailer, please email info@lafayettechamber.org.

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival

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.


We are now full in the following categories: local artists, nonprofits, jewelry, face painters, new-to-the-Festival food vendors or food trucks. Prepackaged vendor opportunities are limited. If you are in interested in the Festival but fit into one of these categories, please complete this WAITLIST form. We will be in touch if a space opens.


Participating businesses and organizations approved June 15-July 5, 2026:

BiinuStudio - Local Artist Booth

Asian Art Foundation - Nonprofit Booth

Carter’s Cannolis - Food Booth

Ofie's Kitchen - Food Truck

Saint Mary's College - School of Economics and Business Administration - Beer Booth

Floor Coverings International - Commercial Vendor

The Brant by Lennar - Commercial Vendor

Electrify My Home - Commercial Vendor


Artist / Craftsman Booths

Atomic Turtle

BaxPhotos

Dannie's Wood Designs

EQUANIMOUS

Transformative Glass

 

MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
Best of the East Bay 2026

Congratulations Diablo magazine's Best of the East Bay winners!

RÊVE Bistro

Congratulations RÊVE Bistro!

Nominate a Sustainability Champion by Monday, July 6


Do you know an individual, nonprofit organization, government program, school, or business making a positive impact in our community through sustainability efforts?


Sustainable Contra Costa is currently accepting nominations through July 6 for its Leadership in Sustainability Awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship, innovation, community engagement, and sustainable practices throughout Contra Costa County. These awards shine a spotlight on local champions whose work is helping create a healthier, more resilient, and environmentally responsible future for all.

Award recipients will be honored at the 18th Annual Sustainability Awards Event on September 16. Click HERE to learn more and submit your nomination.

Contra Costa Vintage Market
Hope Solutions
Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week

Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week


Calling all restaurants! Join the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano September 24-30, during Hunger Action Month for a meaningful way to help raise awareness and help fight hunger in our community!


Visit Foodbankccs.org/restaurant to learn more and register your restaurant. Contact Dawn Manley, Community Partnerships Specialist with questions – dmanley@foodbankccs.org, 925-849-8363.

Lamorinda Care Collective

MCE, Ava Community Energy, and SVCE's 2026 Certify & Amplify Webinar


MCE is co-hosting the 8th Annual Certify & Amplify webinar with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Ava Community Energy on Thursday, July 16th at 10:30 am PST. This is a free, virtual event that aims to help businesses across California learn how to get certified in the state’s Supplier Clearinghouse as a women-owned, minority-owned, disabled veteran-owned, LGBTQ-owned, or small business and amplify opportunities across the state. 

 

Register today and join us to learn if your business qualifies to certify in California’s Contracting Clearinghouse and how to leverage certification to grow your business! Certification is free, easy, and can help build your portfolio of work. 


Hello Lafayette
CCTA

Shape future transportation in Contra Costa County! 


CCTA, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, delivers countywide transportation improvements. CCTA’s work includes smarter highways and signals, street repairs, bike/pedestrian overcrossings, and safer and easier ways to get to school. 


This summer, CCTA is partnering with Lafayette Chamber to listen to people who live, work, go to school, and travel throughout the county. Take the CCTA Summer Listening Survey and you can enter to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. Learn more at CCTA.ca.org/community/listening


July Chamber & Member Event Calendar

July Calendar

Member Events Calendar

Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - Summer 2026)

Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - April/May/June 2026)


Members: Want to feature your events on the Chamber’s event calendar? You can add them yourself. We typically approve submissions within one business day.

  1. Go to the Community & Member Events Calendar HERE.
  2. Click "Add Community Event," fill out the form, and submit.

LOCAL NEWS & INFORMATION

City of Lafayette

The Weekly Roundup, July 2, 2026


  • Roadwork, Reservoir and Utility Work Projects
  • Considering a Run for City Council?
  • New Housing Breaks Ground in Downtown Lafayette
  • One Week Left to Take the Survey About the Countywide Community Warning System (CWS)
  • Shape Future Transportation in Contra Costa County! 
  • Reminder: Register for Informational Webinars about Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
  • Planning Commission 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.

State of the County Address

Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update

July 2, 2026 Weekly Update

➡ Sign up for weekly updates HERE.

  • Contra Costa County Releases 2025 Annual Report
  • State of the County Address, with Supervisor Andersen Tuesday, July 14th
  • Discover the World of Wastewater at Central San’s Citizens Academy 
  • Help Shape the Future of MTC's Public Engagement
  • Lead Organization Sought to Coordinate Community Wellness
  • Help Shape Contra Costa County's Emergency Alert System
  • CCTA Summer Listening Survey
  • Join John Muir Health in July for a Webinar on AI in Healthcare
  • Calendar of Events
  • Volunteer Opportunities
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