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Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network
Thursday, February 6, 8:30am-10am
Lafayette Business Women at East Bay Health
Wednesday, February 12, 8:45am-10am
Sweet Saturday - Shop Local
Saturday, February 15, 11am-3pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors
Wednesday, February 19, 8:15am-9:30am
Ribbon Cutting for Dajenel Medical Aesthetics & Wellness
Wednesday, February 19, 12pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals - Volunteer Event
Thursday, February 20, 3:15pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED
"Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell
Friday, February 21, 8am-9am
Lafayette Chamber Member Orientation
Wednesday, February 26, 4pm-5pm
Business Seminar Series - Elevate Your Brand: Strategies to Amplify Your Impact
Friday, February 28, 2025 9am-12noon
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue January 31)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue Jan-Feb 2025)
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Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network
Sharing Knowledge & Building Community Together
At the Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit 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.
Our first meeting of 2025 will be Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:30am-10am at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA.
FREE and open to Lafayette Chamber member non-profit executives, staff, board, volunteers. Not a Lafayette Chamber member? Register as a first-time guest.
REGISTER for February as well as future events here.
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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.
CHARLIE’S FOOD TRAILER
555 Nichols Rd, Bay Point, CA 94565
Carlos Santos, 925-595-2128
Food truck serving a variety of dishes such as burgers, Tacos and sandwiches.
Categories: Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Events & Hospitality
KC Custom Builders
399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 100, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Nathan Casey, 510-706-9063
Category: Construction & Contractors, Home
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Thank you, Renewing Chamber Members
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership January 27-February 2, 2025.
NEW PREMIER MEMBER: Lewis Asset Management LLC, member since 2021!
5A Rent-A-Space, member since 2014
Alana Flame Beauty, member since 2024
Alex Teece Consulting, member since 2024
Aloha Pediatric Dentistry, member since 2016
Clocks, Etc., member since 1993
Deer Hill Vineyards, member since 2019
East Bay Municipal Utility District, member since 1989
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, member since 2020
Great Wall Restaurant (The), member since 1988
Jackson's Wines & Spirits, member since 1996
Kathy Merchant, member since 2019
Lafayette Academy, member since 2021
Lafayette School District, member since 1986
Lamorinda Construction & Consulting, member since 2012
Lamorinda Wine Growers Association, member since 2019
Las Trampas, Inc., member since 1976
Luminance Vision Optometry, member since 2017
Moraga Art Gallery, member since 2014
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, member since 1984
REVE, member since 2016
Sculptology, member since 2021
Steel Chiropractic, member since 2009
Studio Jule, member since 2024
The Clean Sweep Domestic Referral Agency, member since 1996
Upright Engineering, member since 2021
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Business Person of the Year - Nick Bozych
The Lafayette Chamber was honored to celebrate to Nick Bozych, Managing Director of the Lafayette Park Hoel & Spa last week.
Photography provided by Craig Isaacs of BlueGoo Photography. Enjoy photos from the night here.
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Celebrating 35 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Boasting over 2700 bolts of gorgeous, high-quality fabric, an extensive collection of notions and books as well as the best in today's sewing machines, The Cotton Patch has been the Bay Area's go-to destination for quilting and sewing since 1978. For the full Cotton Patch experience, stop by for a visit!
📷: Team photo featuring Carolie Hensley (owner), Cheryl Hart (store manager), and others
📞: (925) 284-1177
📍: 1025 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐: https://www.quiltusa.com
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Celebrating 10 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Amphora Nueva sells gourmet Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic on Tap in the heart of Lafayette! With the highest standards -- their oils are meticulously sourced and produced with quality, freshness and health at the forefront.
📷: Nate Bradley (owner) and employees
📞: (925) 310-4681
📍: 7 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐: https://amphoranueva.com/lafayette
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Lafayette Business Women at East Bay Health
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 8:45am-10:00am
East Bay Health
911 Moraga Rd Suite 101
Lafayette, CA 94549
Registration required! REGISTER 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.
Lafayette Business Women is Co-Chaired by Carine Camara, CARRINNA and Katie Santos, Consulting-Fitness HR.
Special thanks to Rebekah Dani Coaching & Consulting for sponsoring the coffee for the morning. And East Bay Health for hosting and providing the morning muffins and tea!
📷 Photo above is from the Lafayette Business Women in January at the Lafayette Library. See more from the event here.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for future events. Fill out the sponsorship opportunities form here.
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 15th from 11 AM to 3 PM! Join us for the first-ever Sweet Saturday and enjoy sweet treats and samples while exploring local shops in Lafayette, CA.
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Check out the list of participating businesses and find more details at lafayettechamber.org/shop
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Local businesses wanting to join the fun? Reach out to the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or info@lafayettechamber.org.
Presented by the Lafayette Chamber Retail Committee.
Posters at participating business generously printed by Minuteman Press Lafayette.
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Join Us for Another Fun Chamber Connectors Event!
We are excited to announce the relaunch of Chamber Connectors! Join us for our 2nd in-person networking event of the year!
Are you looking for another networking opportunity? Do you want to meet people who might be able to help you grow your business through referrals? Chamber Connectors is relaunching in 2025. Connectors will meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:15am. For January, February and March we will meet at Creekside Commons.
Register below for the February 19, 8:15am event at Creekside Commons. We've extended the time for more networking opportunities!
Chamber Connectors will provide Lafayette Chamber members an opportunity to showcase their business and meet other professionals that may be able to refer you to new customers. Each meeting will last about an hour and will consist of an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business and then have an open networking session with all attendees.
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.
Lafayette Chamber Connectors is Co-Chaired by Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones and Rebekah Dani, Rebekah Dani Coaching & Consulting.
Special thanks to Gratitude Coffee Bar & Lounge for supplying the coffee for the morning. And to Ernie Sexton, Sexton Real Estate Group and Nancy Rogers, Accurate Bookkeeping for the breakfast treats.
Photo from the 2025 Connectors kick-off at Creekside Commons on January 15, 2025.
Next meeting is Wednesday, February 19th, 8:15am - 9:30am at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane (use Parking Lot A), Lafayette, CA 94549
REGISTER HERE
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.
📷 See pictures from the January event here.
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Business Seminar Series - Elevate Your Brand: Strategies to Amplify Your Impact
The Lafayette Chamber is hosting monthly business seminars in 2025 with the intention to educate, train and share real-world knowledge in a classroom environment. Each seminar will be led by a group of respected leaders in their respective fields.
Free for Members, $35 for non-members. Registration required. Space is limited to 30 attendees.
*This is an indoor event.
Friday, February 28, 2025 9am-12noon, Lafayette Library Art & Science Room
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Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition 2025
The 2025 Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition is now live! The competition aims to encourage youth entrepreneurship in the county, allowing students K-12 to submit applications with existing business or business ideas. No idea is too small or too big!
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Applications are open until March 15, 2025.
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Finalists will be announced in early April.
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Finalists will pitch to a panel of judges on May 1, 2025 at the Lafayette Library for a chance to win up to $1,000!
Visit their website Contra Costa Shark Tank (or click the photo above) to apply and learn more about the competition. They look forward to reading all of your applications!
*Sponsored and coordinated by the Lafayette Chamber.
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Join Us for 2025 Lafayette Community Day: Share Your Impact!
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Downtown Lafayette Plaza (Mt Diablo Blvd & Moraga Rd)
Nonprofit leaders: Help us make our 4th Annual Community Day unforgettable! We're seeking 10-12 impactful volunteer projects that will engage over 200 Lafayette residents. Each project should:
● Run 1.5-2 hours (9:30-11:30 AM)
● Accommodate 10-20 volunteers
● Be accessible to diverse ages and abilities
To Participate:
- Submit a brief project proposal
- List any special requirements (tools, utilities, etc.)
- Let us know if you'd like to join our Volunteer Fair
- Designate a project lead to coordinate with our team
Key Dates:
● Feb 28: Project proposals due (to info@lafayettecommunityday.org)
● Mar 14: Selected projects/organizations notified
● Apr 7-25: Volunteer registration open
● May 3: 2025 Lafayette Community Day
Don't have a project location? We'll help find one! Questions? Contact Suzy Pak at suzypak@gmail.com.
Presented by the Community Foundation of Lafayette, City of Lafayette, and Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
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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.
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.
Next Orientation is Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4-5pm.
View upcoming dates and REGISTER HERE!
Photo of January Orientation.
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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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So many events coming up! View our:
EVENTS CALENDAR
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue January 31)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue Jan-Feb 2025)
➡ View more events and add YOUR event to the Lafayette Community Event Calendar!
Also remember to tag us on Social Media! And view our stories and event highlights on Instagram!
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Secret Garden Landscapes are looking to fill two positions (for immediate hire): Project & Client Coordinator + Landscape Designer.
If you or someone you know sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please visit the link in their bio for more information on each position and how to apply."
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Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The Bay Area Rescue Mission is excited to announce that we have open positions for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters. Working with us means being part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and offering hope to those in need.
We encourage compassionate, driven, and community-oriented individuals to apply for our open positions. Together, we can make a difference. Take the first step towards a rewarding career that changes lives—apply today and become a vital part of the Bay Area Rescue Mission's mission of hope and healing.
Click here to apply!
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Hank & Frank Bicycles in Lafayette, CA. is hiring a full-time bicycle mechanic
Hank & Frank Bicycles is located in the heart of the East Bay. Do you love bikes and the people who ride them? Would you love to work in a fun and high quality environment? Do you have experience working on bikes? If you can answer yes to these questions then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Click here for the job description and to apply!
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A Community Manager is needed at Pillar Cowork! Are you a friendly, organized, and proactive team player? They're hiring part-time to help foster a supportive and professional coworking environment. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community building, customer service, and creating meaningful connections.
Click here to apply now and help create a thriving community!
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REVE Bistro Is Hiring!
Friday / Saturday only 6:30-9:30 (ish)
Barback / busser / silverware polisher ... a help make the magic happen person.
Make an extra $500 / month working just 6 hours a week!
Must be over 21 & available Friday & Saturday nights.
$22 / hr
Apply in person between 2-4 or email bonjour@revebistro.com
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Camps, Schools & Kids’ Activities!
Check out opportunities from these fellow Lafayette Chamber members. Have a program to add? Email us at info@lafayettechamber.org.
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Shape the Future of Transportation in Contra Costa County!
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is updating the Countywide Transportation Plan (The Plan), and we need your input! Share your thoughts on improving roads, public transit, biking, walking, and all the other ways we travel in Contra Costa County. The Plan is a unique opportunity to help create a safer, more sustainable, and connected transportation system for everyone.
Take the survey to be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card.
📋 Take the Survey Today: Countywide Transportation Plan - Survey
Your voice matters—join us in building a better future of transportation in our community!
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Crosswalk Daylighting Law Will Result in Removal of Some Parking Spaces to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Did you know that you can no longer park within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk? California's citation enforcement started on January 1, 2025, however, a grace period in Lafayette means that fines are not currently being issued while we educate the community about this change in State law and make physical modifications to some parking spaces and remove meters where necessary. Note that regardless of whether the curb is painted red or not, parking is still prohibited within the 20-foot range. Read more at www.lovelafayette.org/CrosswalkDaylighting.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
January 31, 2025 Weekly Update
➡ Contra Costa County Immigration Statement
➡ Supervisor Andersen Hosting Town Hall for African American Holistic Resource and Wellness Hub on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Honors Nick Bozych as the 2025 "Business Person of the Year "
➡ Supervisor Andersen's Television Interview on Wildfire Prevention
➡ White Pony Express Launches Gift Card Campaign to Support Those Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires
➡ Seeking Nominations for the Cesar E. Chavez Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame
➡ PG&E Offers Customers Ways to Manage their Energy Use
➡ The Cleaner Contra Costa January 2025 Reduce, Reuse, Repair Challenge
➡ 511 Contra Costa: Big Win on Transit and Winter Walk Challenge
➡ Office of Traffic Safety Awards Grant to Contra Costa Health for Pedestrian and Safety Program
➡ AmeriCorps VISTA Job Opportunity!
➡ Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury Seeks Members
➡ District Attorney Community Academy Now Accepting Applications
➡ District Attorney's Neighborhood Restorative Partnership Community Program Seeking Community Safety Panelists
➡ Contra Costa County Now Accepting Applications for Auditor-Controller
➡ Department of Conservation and Development is Hiring a Grading Inspector I
➡ Planning Department Seeks Qualified Companies to provide Independent Registered Municipal Financial Services (IRMA)
➡ Caldecott Tunnel Proposed Project Public Comment Period Open
➡ Employment and Human Services Department Contracting Opportunities
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Contra Costa County Cesar E. Chavez Youth Hall of Fame
Contra Costa County is raising some amazing kids who deserve to be recognized!
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Awards. These awards are presented annually to outstanding young Contra Costa residents between the ages of 12 and 18. Nominees should demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of six categories.
We invite you to submit your nominations by completing the nomination form and submitting it with your letter of recommendation in one of the following ways
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Staff Spotlight!
"As the Director of Operations at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, I am dedicated to ensuring operational excellence across all their events, programs, and member services. With a strong background in communications and process optimization, I oversee day-to-day functions and manage internal processes to support our staff, members, and volunteers. My goal is to contribute to the Chamber’s mission by ensuring that every aspect of our operations runs seamlessly, allowing us to better serve our local community."
Holly Sonne joined the Lafayette Chamber in January of 2016 as the Communications Director, taking a new roll in 2025 as Director of Operations.
Connect with Holly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollysonne/.
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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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