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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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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals JOINT Mixer at The Roundup Saloon, April 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Ribbon Cutting at HOLISTIKA, April 9, 4pm
Lafayette Business Women at Sonder Beauty, April 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Lafayette Business Women at The Peter Pan Foundation, April 17, 8:45am-10am
Lafayette Chamber Mixer at Wine Thieves, April 24, 5:30pm-7pm
"Coffee" with Supervisor Candace Andersen via Zoom, April 26, 8am
Artisan Walk Downtown Lafayette, May 11, 1pm-4pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast (current issue March 15)
Nonprofit Email Blast (current issue March 29)
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals -this Thursday!
➡ Thursday, April 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm - JOINT Mixer at the Roundup Saloon with food available for purchase from Roam. REGISTER HERE
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals will meet in 2024 the FIRST THURSDAY of the month at various locations throughout Lafayette. The times may vary as well. Please check the calendar for each event for specific details. Registration required.
Next Yo Pros: REGISTER HERE
➡ Thursday, April 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm - JOINT Mixer at the Roundup Saloon with food available for purchase from Roam.
Thursday, May 2 at Lafayette Public House
Thursday, June 6 at Lafayette Public House
Thursday, July 11 at Lafayette Public House
Thursday, August 1 at Headlands Brewing
Thursday, September 5 at Headlands Brewing
Thursday, October 3 at Headlands Brewing
Thursday, November 7, location TBD
December 11, Holiday Mixer After Party, location TBD
Guests may attend one event, following the one event we encourage you to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org/young-professionals.
Join the email list here: https://lafayettechamber.org/e-blast.
Want a text notification? Sign up here: https://tapit.us/N56jNh.
Participate in the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lafayetteyopros.
NEW! Join the LinkedIn Group!
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Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of HOLISTIKA!
HOLISTIKA is Lafayette's conscious social club curated for creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, and spiritual seekers passionate about holistic expansion through authentic and deep connection.
Join the Lafayette Chamber and HOLISTIKA for a ribbon cutting, Tuesday, April 9 at 4pm. HOLISTIKA will be serving loose leaf tea, attendees will receive a special invite to a future FREE healing workshop, PLUS 50% off our annual social club membership.
The space is open by appointment Tuesday through Thursday 10-4pm to work and play in the energetic frequency of safety and love. Visit holistika.love for healing workshops, on-going yoga and creative space booking info. HOLISTIKA is located at 3416 Mt Diablo Blvd, B, Lafayette, CA 94549.
Register HERE for a Ribbon Cutting reminder!
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Welcome to our NEW Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Front Porch Music
Lafayette, CA 94549
Andree Hurst, 510-616-8512
We support folk music enthusiast and musicians of all levels and ages through open mics, productions, programs, and workshops--fostering connection, artistic growth, and the celebration of music.
Category: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs
Serene Vibrance
1043 Stuart Street, #140, Lafayette, CA 94549
Kristen Diaz, 415-430-8476
Serene Vibrance is an oasis away from the busyness of life. We offer deluxe facials and a beautiful relaxation lounge, intuitive coaching sessions for greater insights, and women's skincare wellness retreats.
Categories: Spa Services, Coaches - Business, Life, Career & Health
Special Education Enrichment & Development Foundation (SEED)
PO Box 703, Lafayette, CA 94549
Liza Shriner, 925-360-2561
SEED supports children with special and diverse learning needs.
Category: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs
Special Olympics Northern California
3480 Buskirk Ave #340, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Amara Bates, 925-944-8801
Special Olympics Northern California provides free year-round programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We offer training and competitions in 11 sports, inclusive schools programs, health & wellness activities, leadership training and more!
Categories: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs, Health Care / Wellness
Soccer Stars Contra Costa
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Kathryn Allen, 925-330-1106
Categories: Sports, Kids' Activities
Philly Cheesesteak
1619 East Hammer Lane, Suite 110, Stockton, CA 95210
Addison Alandy, 925-639-4429
Categories: Food Truck, Restaurants
Kiwi Pavers Inc.
Regan McLean, 925-876-0177
We are an interlocking paver installer for driveways, patios, walkways and pool decks. We also do retaining walls, artificial turf, landscape lighting, fire pits and outdoor kitchens.
Categories: Landscape Design / Construction / Services
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Thank you Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership between March 25-31, 2024!
📷 Ron Mucovich, American Realty & Investments, member since 2015
Anthony's Custom Picture Framers, member since 1990
C & H Development Co., member since 1999
Camp Bow Wow - Diablo Valley, member since 2016
Chicken and the Farm, member since 2019
David Babcock & Associates, member since 2011
F & M Bank, member since 2020
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, member since 2010
Lafayette Physical Therapy, Inc., member since 1988
New You Dance Center, member since 2022
One Toyota of Oakland, member since 2022
Susan Goldie Art, member since 2023
Wine Thieves, member since 1999
Yolo Gold & Silver, member since 2011
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Congratulations Mt. Diablo Business Women on your 30th Anniversary!
Mt. Diablo Business Women has been a chamber member since 2000! And this year they celebrate their 30th Anniversary as an organization. Congratulations!
"MDBW's 30th Anniversary meeting plans to have it all: Awesome guest speaker Katie Serfling, a panel of our past presidents, cupcakes, champagne, special prizes, even dancing!...Plus extra time for networking and connection at the beginning and the close of an amazing evening.
With so much to celebrate, we'll open Check-in and Networking at 5:00 p.m. (instead of 5:30). More networking and also dancing will start around 7:45 p.m. And everyone is invited to show MDBW pride by wearing or accessorizing with our purple and spring green theme colors!"
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024
Networking, Meeting & Dinner: 5:00 - 7:45 p.m., Networking, Dancing: 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
The Greenery - 1551 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, Eagle Meeting Room
Members $35, Guests $40, (Cost For Walk-ins: Members $45, Guests $50)
Register here!
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📷 Photo from our first Non-Profit Network event at East Bay Health on March 28! View more photos here.
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.
Meeting quarterly throughout 2024 at East Bay Health: May 9 at 5pm, August 8 at 8am, November 14 at 5pm. 📍 911 Moraga Rd, Suite 101, Lafayette, CA.
REGISTER HERE
Flow of meetings to include: first 15 min will be time for everyone to come in, mingle, and connect with each other. 15 min introductions. 30 min for a roundtable topic of discussion or speaker & closing discussion.
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. REGISTER HERE.
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Congratulations John A. Coleman! 2024 Lafayette Citizen of the Year
On Thursday, March 28, the Lafayette Chamber, dignitaries, friends and family celebrated the 2024 Citizen of the Year, John A. Coleman, at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Read about John's contributions to Lafayette HERE.
Special thanks to Jeff Heyman for the fantastic photos (VIEW HERE) of the evening's special acknowledgments. Photo credits: Jeff Heyman, Instagram @heymanfoto.
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Lafayette Business Women
Lafayette Business Women is a women-led business group. Shared experiences, contributed knowledge and skills, networking and collaboration opportunities. Empowering female entrepreneurs to build successful businesses.
Meeting once a month through November, typically the third Wednesday of the month alternating from morning to evening events, at member locations throughout Lafayette.
This group is for Lafayette Chamber members and their employees. 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 ONLY EVENTS
➡ April 11 at Sonder Beauty, 5:30pm-7:30pm
September 11 at Wine Thieves, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Upcoming events (more to be added soon!)
➡ April 17 at The Peter Pan Foundation, 8:45am-10am
May 15 at Clocks, Etc. 5:15pm-6:30pm CELEBRATING 48 YEARS IN BUSINESS!!
June 26 at Douglah Designs, 8:45am-10am
October 16 at Abio Properties, 8:45am-10am
November 20 at Mighty Market, 5:15pm-6:30pm
REGISTER HERE
This group is a subcommittee of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
Special thanks to Carine Camara, CARRINNA for coordinating these events!
Sign up for text notifications at https://eztxt.net/RFs4Sc. Sign up for email notifications at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/yozHC2T/women. NEW! Join our groups: LinkedIn and Facebook.
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NEW FOR 2024 – Artisan Walk
EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 11, 2024 1pm-4pm
Location: Downtown Retail Locations
Walk through downtown with family & friends, shop local, support local!
The Lafayette Chamber’s Retail sub-committee is excited to announce and promote Lafayette’s local businesses and local artists with this exciting new event, Artisan Walk, on May 11, the day before Mother’s Day.
Businesses throughout Lafayette will be showcasing local artisan items – perfect gifts for upcoming occasions – Mother’s Day, Graduation, Father’s Day.
REGISTER FOR A REMINDER and be one of the first to know about upcoming Chamber events by being subscribed to the Lafayette Chamber’s events email blasts. For registering, you will be entered to win 2 tickets to the Taste of Lafayette, a soon-to-be-sold-out event to be held May 21.
Participating Businesses (to date)
Abode Flooring
Clock’s, Etc – Whitchurch Glass Designs
Douglah Designs & Luxe Home By Douglah Designs
First Mile Cycle Works – Old Road Brand
Floral Arts Florist
Harper Greer
Hills and Grant Interior Design
Indigo & Poppy
Kimberley Harrison Interiors‘ retail shop, Apricity, will feature local artisan Regan Balinton, Demby Co.
Lamorinda Music
Luck – Employee and Artist Lori Huhn
Hollie’s Homegrown – multiple local artists!
Mighty Market
Reasonable Books
Round Table Pizza – featuring multiple artists including Diane Athanasiou Kutsuris
Sharp Bicycle
Soccer Post – Arthur Lockhart, freelance photographer
Vintage Vida
Ware Designs
White Barn Home – multiple local artisans!
Your CBD Store
If you are a local business interested in participating, please reach out to the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce: (925) 284-7404 info@lafayettechamber.org.
The intention of the sub-committee is to support the growth and success of the retail businesses in our local community. The sub-committee plans to curate special events this year that will showcase our retail businesses with the goal of continuing to cultivate a vibrant and thriving downtown.
Learn more here!
Have you seen the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining & Gift Guide? Click here for interactive PDF>
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Lafayette Library SWELL Center DONATIONS WANTED!
LLLCF and Lamorinda Village are looking for donations of some fun prizes for a Senior and student Bingo we are having at the Lafayette Library SWELL Center on April 2nd. This is a senior and student wellness program we host over school breaks for the students and every Tuesdays for the Seniors! Looking for new: Spa products, Travel items, Squishmellows, Games Electronics /chargers, Stationary, Gift cards and anything you might think is a good prize 🙂. Please email sanderson@lllcf.org if you have any questions and donations. Thank you in advance!!
Also - if you are a senior ( 55+) or a student (6th - 12th grade) join us on Tues, April 2 @11am - it’s a blast!
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Transform Lafayette with a vibrant mural on your property!
The Lafayette Downtown Mural Program covers funding and logistics. The Public Art Committee seeks mural sites on downtown's public-facing walls. Visit www.lovelafayette.org/murals and click the Call for Murals Sites flyer link for details. Property owners with high-visibility sites downtown can express interest by completing the Mural Site Host Statement of Interest form.
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Best of Bay Area 2024: Nominations are open!
Welcome to SFGATE’s first-ever Best of Bay Area, a reader-driven popularity contest with more than 150 categories (including 18 exceptionally fun San Francisco-only “SFGATE Picks” dreamed up by our newsroom), now accepting nominees. The five spots in each category with the most nominations as of 11:59 a.m. on April 2 make the finals (you can nominate a place once per day per email address). Then the finalists who get the most votes from April 15 until the final buzzer sounds at 11:59 a.m. on May 6 claim their respective titles, which will get announced at a party we’re throwing in the city for all the finalists and winners. And, to bring this whole thing full circle, we’re going to commemorate everything in a free SFGATE Best of Bay Area print offering. May the best… corner store pet, dive bar bathroom and laundromat to contemplate your life in…. win.
Are you a business owner in the Bay Area? Download our free Best of Bay Area marketing toolkit to help “get out the vote” for your business!
Learn more here.
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Rapid Growth Revolution: Unlocking Business Mastery
Presented by Entrepreneurs' Organization - Mt. Diablo Chapter
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:00 PM thru 9:00 PM
Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road Alamo, CA 94507
This is not just another workshop; it's a transformative experience where Matthew will unveil his groundbreaking strategies to skyrocket your business.
Through a dynamic, engaging workshop, learn his succinct three-step method for success. Leave with a concrete blueprint that promises to propel your business to extraordinary heights.
Don't miss this chance to revolutionize your approach and achieve rapid growth like never before.
Register here. Questions? Contact Mike Birdsall, membership@eomtdiablo.org.
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Calling All Diablo Women...
Once a year Diablo magazine showcases the women of the East Bay in a very special issue of the magazine. A Women-only focused advertising Special Section is supported by an editorial package that features stories about women in our community. Showcase your professional successes and personal achievements in this special advertising section for East Bay women in business. Rates start at just $555!
Also in the May Issue. 58% of Diablo readers are planning to travel this year! The May issue is the perfect time to reach readers making their summer vacation and travel plans by advertising in the Getaways special advertising section. Learn more here.
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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 on Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
Upcoming dates: April 2, 9, 16
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. 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!
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Cal/OSHA has published a model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for general industry employers, and other resources
On March 1, Cal/OSHA and the DIR released the following resources:
And the long-awaited:
Who Does SB 553 Apply To?
The WVPP requirement applies to all California employers unless they are specifically exempted. The exemptions include:
- Employers already covered by the WVPP in Healthcare standard (or employers that already comply with that standard);
- Facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and law enforcement agencies;
- Employees teleworking from a location of their choice that is not under the control of the employer;
- Places of employment that are not accessible to the public and have less than 10 employees working at any given time, so long as they have a compliant IIPP.
Important Deadlines
The law takes effect on July 1, 2024. At that point, employers must have taken all steps necessary to create, implement, and maintain a WVPP. Employers should not wait until the last minute because there are some potentially time-consuming requirements, including:
- Getting input from employees (and union representatives) when creating the plan
- Developing procedures to respond to and maintain records of workplace violence incidents
- Training all employees and supervisors
If you would like additional information, CEA has developed a WVPP Fact Sheet and a sample Violent Incident Log (.xls download) to help comply with SB 553’s record-keeping requirements.
Information provided by the California Employers Association (CEA)
https://www.employers.org. Questions? 800.399.5331 or email CEAinfo@employers.org.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
March 29, 2024
March 29 Weekly Update (constantcontact.com)
➡ 30th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration and Youth Hall of Fame Awards Honored at Board of Supervisors Meeting
➡ 19th Annual "Be Reel!" Video Contest Awards Ceremony
➡ April Declared Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness Month
➡ People Who Make a Difference Awards
➡ FEMA Reimburses County Partners for Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics
➡ Input Needed for the Walnut Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
➡ 11th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards
➡ Envision Contra Costa 2040 - General Plan
➡ Create a Smart911 Profile Today
➡ Accepting Proposals for the Animal Services Measure X Funding - Deadline April 12
➡ Festival Of Holi: A Celebration of Cultural Unity and Diversity
➡ Lafayette Recognizes John Coleman as 2024 Citizen of the Year
➡ Career Connect Talent Expo
➡ Junior Women's Law Enforcement Academy
➡ Help Provide Input About How to Spend $50 Million of Federal Funds
➡ County Volunteer Opportunities
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Sustainable Lafayette’s Earth Day Festival
Save the date of April 21 for Sustainable Lafayette annual Earth Day Festival. The event will be held at Lafayette Plaza and is co-sponsored by the City of Lafayette’s Environmental Task Force, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Details at: https://www.sustainablelafayette.org
Spring Compost Giveaway – Register Now
Grow healthier plants and food this spring! RecycleSmart and Republic Services are offering their annual compost giveaway event on Saturday, May 4, in Lafayette. Residents can register for free online: www.recyclesmart.org/ICAW. Compost is a soil amendment made from green organics cart materials (food, yard trimmings, and uncoated food-soiled paper) that can be applied to soil and reduce the need for store-bought fertilizers, chemicals, and even increase water retention, saving homeowners money. The compost giveaway is hosted in conjunction with International Compost Awareness Week, May 5-11, 2024. Bring your own buckets to be filled for you. For more information about your green organics cart visit, www.recyclesmart.org/greencartsmart.
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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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