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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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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
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Lafayette Public House, May 2, 5:30pm-7pm
Non-Profit Network at East Bay Health, May 9, 5pm
Artisan Walk Downtown Lafayette, May 11, 1pm-4pm
Taste of Lafayette SOLD OUT! May 21, 5pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast (current issue March 15, next issue April 12)
Nonprofit Email Blast (current issue March 29)
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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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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 REGISTER HERE
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 REGISTER HERE
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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Welcome to our NEW Lafayette Chamber Member!
The following business recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Coaching with Tania
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste. 220, Lafayette, CA 94549
Tania Hudson, 310-407-9065
Sex and intimacy coach for couples and individuals.
Category: Coaches - Business, Life, Career & Health
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals
Thank you to the Roundup Saloon and Roam for hosting the Young Professionals - both Lafayette Chamber and Pleasanton - on Thursday, April 4! View photos/videos 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, 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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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.
📷 Photo from our first Non-Profit Network event at East Bay Health on March 28! View more photos here.
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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 - Susan Goldie Art
Clock's, Etc - Whitchurch Glass Designs
Douglah Designs & Luxe Home By Douglah Designs - Lily's Whims
First Mile Cycle Works - Old Road Brand
Floral Arts Florist
Harper Greer
Hills and Grant Interior Design - Orinda resident artist Margie Gill
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 - Jeff Heyman Fine Art Photography
Round Table Pizza - featuring multiple artists including Diane Athanasiou Kutsuris
Sharp Bicycle - Enumero Cribbage Boards
Soccer Post - Arthur Lockhart Photography, specializing in sport and family themes
Solano Jewelers - with artist Zarmine Aghazarian
Vintage Vida - featuring "Muzzy" tie dye and reverse dying upcycled graphic tees
Ware Designs
White Barn Home - multiple local artisans!
Your CBD Store - Amber DeSilva Art
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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TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! JOIN WAITLIST
Event date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pm
Learn more, view participating restaurants, sponsors and photos HERE.
Join us, with or without a Taste ticket, for an exciting lineup of live entertainment! Starting at 5pm, Generations in Jazz will delight you with a 40-minute set of classic jazz standards, followed by a second set featuring special guest musicians at 6pm. Don't miss New You Dance Center's dynamic performances at 5:45pm and 6:45pm, showcasing everything from Salsa to Tap. The live shows wrap up at 7pm, but the energy continues with DJ Aj Rogers spinning tracks until 7:30pm. Don't miss out!
Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll! Friends, Food & Entertainment – 20+ Participating Restaurants. The “stroll” begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace with friends to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling. Evening includes music and supports the Community Foundation of Lafayette.
➡ Learn more about the Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll HERE >>
Thank you to our event sponsors and partners:
City of Lafayette
Cobain Orthodontics
Concentric Wealth Management
Diablo Foods
Generations in Jazz
Lamorinda Spirit Van - Senior Transportation
Lewis Asset Management
Mechanics Bank
Minuteman Press Lafayette
Firestone Walker featured beer by Markstein Sales Company
New You Dance Center
Oakwood Athletic Club
PG&E
Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
RecycleSmart
Republic Services
Sequoia Signs
Tom Stack - Coldwell Banker
Town Hall Theatre
Interested in sponsorship? Reach out to Ginny, ASAP!
Participating Restaurants/Businesses to date:
Amarin Thai
Amphora Lafayette
Barrel Shoppe – NEW FOR 2024!
Batch & Brine
Founders Donuts (at The Lafayette Kitchen)
Headlands Brewing
Hollie’s Homegrown
Jaleh Bakery (in Lafayette Plaza)
Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa – Lafayette Park Bistro & Bar (in Lafayette Plaza)
Lafayette Public House
Lavash Restaurant
Locanda Positano
Firestone Walker featured beer by Markstein Sales Company (in Lafayette Plaza)
Metro Lafayette
Oasis Cafe
REVE
Round Table Pizza (in Lafayette Plaza) – NEW FOR 2024!
RoundUp Saloon
Sabores Del Sur (at The Lafayette Kitchen) – NEW FOR 2024!
Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen & Coffee Bar
Social Bird
SusieCakes Bakery
The Hideout Kitchen
The Park Theater Trust
Tutu’s Food & Drink
Solano Jewelers
Vintage Vida – NEW FOR 2024!
Zoonie’s Candy, Toy and Gelato
Hungry now? View Dining & Shopping Guide HERE.
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Congratulations to the 2024 winners and runners up of the Best In East Bay by the East Bay Times!
See issue here!
Wayside Inn Thrift Shop, Assistance League of Diablo Valley – Best Thrift Shop Winner, Best Toy Store Winner
Big O Tires – Best Tire Shop Runner Up
Camp Bow Wow – Best Pet Boarding Winner
Diablo Foods – Best Neighborhood Grocery Runner Up
Five Little Monkeys Lafayette – Best Toy Store Runner Up
Lafayette Car Wash and Detail Center – Hall of Fame 5 years, Best Car Detailer Winner, Best Car Wash Winner
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa – Hall of Fame 7 years, Best Hotel Winner, Best Day Spa Runner Up, Best Place for Massage Runner Up, Best Place for a Wedding Runner Up
Oakland Athletics – Best Professional Sports Team Runner Up
Orchard Nursery – Hall of Fame 6 years, Best Nursery (Gardening)
Patelco Credit Union – Best Credit Union Runner Up
RÊVE Bistro – Hall of Fame 7 years, Best French Food Winner
RoundUp Saloon – Best Dive Bar Runner Up; Best Karaoke Bar Runner Up
Saint Mary’s College of California – Best College Sports Team Runner Up
Service Champions Heating and Air Conditioning – Best Heating/AC Company Runner Up
Swad Indian Cuisine – Best Indian Food Runner Up
Wax A Peel – Best Waxing Studio Runner Up
Whole Foods Market – Best Health Food Store Runner Up
Wine Thieves – Best Liquor/Wine Shop Runner Up
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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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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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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.
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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March Return to Office Survey Results from the Bay Area Council
March Return to Office survey results can be found here: https://public.flourish.studio/story/2315708/
The data collected in this survey is available to everyone. The latest results and all archived results can be found here.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback please contact Laura Hill, Policy Director with the Bay Area Council, at Lhill@bayareacouncil.org.
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Upcoming Chamber Member Events | |
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The Bloom Retreat by Serene Vibrance
The Bloom Retreat by Serene Vibrance is a women's getaway close to home. This spring-themed retreat aligns with the energizing energy of this beautiful time of year, creating space for connection with your inner wisdom, and with other heart-centered women. You'll enjoy nourishing self care practices such as meditation, journaling, and face masks, that will leave you refreshed, skin glowing, feeling recharged.
You'll receive:
*A custom journal
*Healthy snacks, beverages, and a light lunch
*A gift bag with skincare and other goodies
*20% off skincare
*20% off a future facial
*2 complementary intuitive coaching sessions
Please email serenevibrance@gmail.com to learn more or sign up at serenevibrance.com/retreat
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On the Calendar:
Spring Tea Tasting with Hollie, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM, Hollie's Homegrown, 998 Moraga Rd, Lafayette, CA, 94549
Make Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Hollie, Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM, Hollie's Homegrown, 998 Moraga Rd, Lafayette, CA, 94549
IFS Screening of Marguerite's Theorem, from Friday, April 12, 2024 4:00 PM
thru Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:30 PM, Orinda Theatre
Taste, Travel, & Explore: An Opera Soiree with Bocelli,
Saturday, April 13, 2024 3:00 PM thru 04:00 PM, Byron Park, 1700 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Next Week!
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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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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
April 5, 2024
https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/April-5-Weekly-Update.html?soid=1110465271384&aid=GLrcSZKKxXg
➡ Xiaopei Chinese Dance 15th Anniversary Celebration
➡ Superior Court to Initiate Online Ability to Pay Tool for Infractions (MyCitations) Effective April 10, 2024
➡ People Who Make a Difference Awards
➡ Input Needed for the Walnut Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
➡ Free Virtual Backyard Composting Workshop
➡ Unwanted Mattress? You've Got Options
➡ Accepting Proposals for the Animal Services Measure X Funding - Deadline April 12
➡ Final Opportunity to Help Provide Input About How to Spend $50 Million of Federal Funds
County 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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