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News & Events from the
Lafayette Chamber
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Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork This Wednesday!
Lafayette Business Women will meet on Wednesday, November 12 from 5:15-6:30pm at Pillar Cowork, with Jaleh Bakery providing refreshments!
Registration is required 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.
Lafayette Business Women is Co-Chaired by Carine Camara (CARRINNA) and Katie Santos (Consulting-Fitness HR).
Photo from the Lafayette Business Women meeting on February 12 at East Bay Health.
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Business Seminar: From Vision to Action
Lafayette Chamber Business Seminar: From Vision to Action at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Friday, November 14, Don Tatzin Community Hall (3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd). This 3-hour business seminar is free for all current Lafayette Chamber Members and is $30 for guests and non-members.
This interactive seminar offers three sessions during which participants will learn how to create a compelling vision, translate it into an actionable growth plan, and use AI tools to accelerate execution.
It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, gain fresh insights, and position your business for success in 2026 and beyond! Register HERE.
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Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:15 pm
Business Seminar: From Vision to Action
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9am-12pm
Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - Call for Wait List
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7-8:30am
JOINT Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals & Connectors at Club Champion
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30-7pm
Ribbon Cutting at Innovative Dental
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12-1pm
It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4-6pm
Lafayette Chamber Holiday Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - November/December 2025)
Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - October/November 2025)
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Celebrating 170 Years in the Lafayette Community!
On September 28th, 2025, Lafayette United Methodist Church (LUMC) celebrated 170 years of serving the town of Lafayette as a Christian community. To commemorate this occasion, there was a message from the District Superintendent Rev. David Niu, and the service was followed by a potluck lunch in the Methodist tradition. LUMC has also been a member of the Chamber since 1957!
📷 Lafayette United Methodist Church
📞 925-284-4765
📍 955 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA
🌐 www.thelumc.org
| Thank You to Our Renewing Members | |
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership 11/3-11/9:
Oakmont Memorial Park, member since 2023
RecycleSmart, member since 1996
The Aevus Group, member since 2022
White Barn Home, member since 2011
White Pony Express, member since 2016
WSI, member since 2024
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JOINT Chamber Networking Event!
The holiday season is here and so is an opportunity for even more networking at our last affinity event of the year!
This month, we're combining Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals and Lafayette Chamber Connectors for one special event! If you haven’t been to one, the other, or either group before, this is the perfect chance to discover what each is all about and connect with a great mix of professionals.
Join us at Club Champion's new Lafayette facility, where you can enjoy light refreshments, fun, and plenty of mingling. Check out two golf bays featuring a golf simulator and a 15-minute swing analysis and custom fitting. Feel free to bring a club if you’d like to participate! ⛳
Not a golfer? No problem, as this event is all about building connections!
📅 Thursday, November 20, 5:30-7pm
📍 Club Champion - 965 Moraga Road, Lafayette
👉 Register HERE
🎫 Cost: Free for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests: First visit is free; and afterward, you are invited to join the Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
🅿️Parking available in the La Fiesta Square metered lot.
Young Professionals & Connectors Co-Chairs: Carolyne Charvoz (Girls Just Gotta Have Funds), Matt Boone (Compass), and Fred Steingraf (Edward Jones).
📷 Photo from the October 23 Club Champion Ribbon Cutting.
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Participating vendors currently include: Breeze Chic Designs, CG Designs, Inc, Elegance Party Rentals, Farmor's Dressing, Henley's Custom Cabinets, Jaleh Bakery, Karen Frock Photography, Old Road Brand, Opal & Papyrus, Vintage Vida, and West Coast Vibez.
If Chamber Members are still interested in participating as a vendor at the Lafayette Chamber Holiday Mixer and Vendor Fair, please contact Kate Mason at kate@lafayettechamber.org — a few spots are still available!
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Nominations are Open for the 2026 Business Person of the Year!
The Lafayette Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Business Person of the Year.
Help us recognize an outstanding business leader who has demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to our Lafayette community!
The nomination deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025 at noon.
Please see HERE for the eligibility criteria, more information about the selection process, and the nomination form.
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EBWC Women Making a Difference Awards Nominations
Do you know a woman whose work is making a real difference in the East Bay? Nominate her for the Women Making a Difference Awards at the 2026 East Bay Women’s Conference, recognizing Innovation, Leadership & Empowerment, and Rising Star leaders, presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Nominations can be submitted HERE by November 14.
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Mountain Shadow Film Society Presents: “Calle Málaga”
Experience the best in international and independent cinema in Walnut Creek! This month’s featured film, “Calle Málaga,” voted Audience Favorite at the 2025 Mill Valley Film Festival, is a heartwarming story set in vibrant Tangier. At 74, María Ángeles refuses to give up her beloved home or her joy for life, discovering love and freedom aren’t bound by age. A luminous, funny, and deeply touching film celebrating happiness at any stage of life. Brought to you by the Mountain Shadow Film Society.
📅 Friday, November 14 @ 4:30pm | Saturday, November 15 @ 4:30pm & 7:30pm
📍 Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
🎟️ $14 Non-Member Admission - tickets available 30 minutes before showtime or via Rush Line
📞 Info: 925-787-6965
🔗 mountainshadow.org
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, November 7, 2025 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa include:
- Food assistance resources
- City Council meeting Monday night
- Fall art reception also on Monday night
- Reducing single-use plastics at restaurants
- Hamlin Parkland feedback
- Coffee with the Cops this Saturday
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, and Lafayette’s publications HERE.
➡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
November 7, 2025, Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
There were many updates related to the federal government shutdown and associated assistance:
- Contra Costa County has declared a local emergency and approved up to $21 million in aid to provide debit cards for CalFresh recipients.
- The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano urgently needs donations and volunteers.
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White Pony Express is running a countywide food drive through November 30 for residents affected.
Other updates:
- Celebrate Veterans Day in Moraga Commons on November 11 from 9-10am.
- Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan is hosting a free “Protect Yourself from Scams” workshop on November 12 from 9:30-10:30am.
- The 37th Annual “Scouting for Food” Drive kicks off November 15 to collect donations for local food banks.
- The Board of Supervisors Community Impact Fund discussion was rescheduled to November 18.
- Free Microchip and Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats on Sunday, November 16 at 9am at Concord City Hall Parking Lot, 1950 Parkside Drive.
- The Public Law Library Board of Trustees is seeking one volunteer attorney for a one-year term overseeing library policies and operations. Applications due November 7 by 5pm.
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2026 Chamber Newsletter Sponsorship Opportunities!
We’re beginning to plan for our 2026 Lafayette Chamber Email Newsletter Sponsorships!
The Chamber’s weekly member email reaches 1,200+ subscribers, and our monthly Nonprofit & Arts Community email goes out to nearly 2,000 subscribers, with an impressive average open rate of 60%.
Each email features one exclusive advertiser, so sponsorships fill quickly!
- Cost: $250 per month (prorated in July due to the holiday)
- Includes: At least 6 email blasts featuring your ad
- Limit: One month per business per year
If you’d like to secure a 2026 sponsorship, please select your preferred slot HERE!
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Dine and Shop Local, Lafayette!
View our interactive dining and gift guide HERE!
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