The Lafayette Chamber has curated a list of fan-favorite spots all around Lamorinda offering discounts to students in the months of August and September. All you have to do is show your student ID at checkout (or call for appointments) to receive your discounts. So, what are you waiting for? Visit https://lafayettechamber.org/back-to-school-promotions to see all participating businesses.

The Lafayette Chamber staff would like to thank Maya Hammerman, our student ambassador for designing and coordinating this program!

Join us at an Oakland A's Game!

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals are inviting everyone to join them at the Oakland Athletics game on Friday, August 23!

Oakland Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers (plus Drone Show!) ALL ARE WELCOME!

Time: The game starts are 6:40 pm, we will do a "pre-game social" in the Treehouse Lounge starting at 5 pm then we will find our seats for the game.

Lafayette Chamber Members $15, Non-members $20.

Location: Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA 94621

Purchase tickets HERE by Monday, August 19!

Lafayette Business Women at Holistika with Yoga Village!

Lafayette Business Women - August Social at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa!

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. REGISTER HERE

Upcoming events REGISTER HERE

➡ August 21 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa (Courtyard) 8:45am-10am

October 16 at Abio Properties, 8:45am-10am

November 20 at Little Seeds, 5:15pm-6:30pm

CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS

September 11 at Wine Thieves, 5:30pm-7:30pm

View photos here from the July gathering at HOLISTIKA with post event yoga by Yoga Village!

This group is a subcommittee of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

Special thanks to Carine Camara, CARRINNA for coordinating these events!

Sign up for email notifications at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/yozHC2T/women. Join our groups: LinkedIn and Facebook.

OUR AUGUST EMAIL BLASTS ARE SPONSORED BY

Pillar Cowork

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Welcome our NEW Lafayette Chamber Members!

The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.

Roots and Wings Legal, P.C.

1990 N. California Blvd., 8th Floor Suite 800, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Yuki Ku, 925-289-8990

Roots and Wings Legal specializes in Business Succession Planning, Business and Asset Protection, and Estate Planning, offering holistic solutions tailored to business owners and their families to secure their legacy. We provide comprehensive, personalized services for lasting peace of mind.

Category: Attorneys / Legal Services

Ten Twenty Four

Lafayette, CA 94549

Meeta Gandhi, 415-320-9859

Ten Twenty Four is a non-profit organization. Our Windows Into Careers initiative is aimed at empowering community college students through career guidance and professional connections.

Categories: Educational Services, Coaches - Business, Life, Career & Health

Meadowbrook Design

Martinez, CA 94553

Kristen Murray, 925-787-8611

Meadowbrook Design offers a full range of residential landscape services in the east San Francisco Bay Area. Landscape design, environmental analysis, landscape construction, materials selection.

Category: Landscape Design / Construction / Services

Thank you Renewing Members!

The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership between August 5-11, 2024!

Abode Flooring & Finishes, member since 2022

BAE BOATS, member since 2022

Dan Fitzpatrick Team - Matt Boone, member since 2023

Dream Big Construction, member since 2018

Final Season Doula, member since 2023

Fresh Coat Restoration LLC, member since 2021

Friends of the Lafayette Library & Learning Center, member since 1999

Organic & Gourmet Desserts SF, member since 2023

O'Sullivan, Davis & Associates, member since 2011

Persons Plastic Surgery, member since 2010

Sanctuaire MD, member since 2018

Vanguard Properties - Omar Khan, member since 2023

Congratulations!

Bay Alarm Company is celebrating 10 years as a member of the Lafayette Chamber!

Bay Alarm Company is the largest independently owned business and residential security provider in the United States. Founded in 1946 by the Westphal family, a longtime Lamorinda family, Bay Alarm’s current owner and CEO, Tim Westphal, carries on the company’s 78-year tradition of family ownership and leadership. Bay Alarm provides video security, burglar alarms, fire alarms, 24/7 monitoring, access control, and security agent services to over 150,000 customers at 16 branches across the West Coast.

📷 : East Counties Branch, names + positions from left to right

David Nelson – Sales Manager in training

Harry Magadia – Commercial Sales Rep

Shawnee Garris – Sales Coordinator

Vince Gatto – Sales Manager

Patrick Ward – Account Manager

Michael Soriano – Commercial Sales Rep

Kayla Hartmann – Account Manager

Thomas Umagat – Account Manager

📞: 925-808-4802

📍: 5130 Commercial Circle Concord CA 94520

🌐: https://www.bayalarm.com

View the Lafayette Chamber Directory

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.

On August 8 we were joined by Kim Castaneda, CFRE, VP of Development & Communications at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, for a presentation on Creating Personalized Donor Experiences: How to Tailor Your Approach to Different Donor Segments. Personalized donor experiences involve tailoring communication and engagement strategies to meet the unique needs and preferences of different donor segments. This approach increases donor satisfaction and loyalty.

Thank you Kim for the insightful presentation! We would also like to thank Stephanie Reilly from Lafayette Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for hosting us!!

📷 Pictured is Alan Koenigsberg, Agile Digital Marketing and Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church; Kim Castaneda Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano; and Joseline Annan, Oakland Public Education Fund. Alan and Joseline are Co-Chairs of this Lafayette Chamber sub-committee. View more photos here.

Next Non-Profit Network is Thursday, November 14 8am at Creekside Commons

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.

Upcoming Chamber Events

"Coffee" with Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan

Get Zoom Link Here!

New Headquarters for White Pony Express!

WPE—the food recovery organization serving Contra Costa County—recently moved to new headquarters. To help celebrate this exciting chapter, WPE would like to invite you to join them for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 23rd at 3:30pm. The event will be held at their new location: 2470 Bates Avenue in Concord, CA.

"Our new location includes features that enhance and enlarge WPE’s food recovery operation. Notably, it offers five times our current refrigeration and freezer capacity, including racks and forklift access through rolling doors. The facility also provides a more efficient, safe, and expanded space for our team to receive and process fresh, nutritious food for immediate delivery. You can read more about our move in an article recently published in the East Bay Times.

"Demand for WPE’s fresh food deliveries has grown exponentially. Today we are one of the most active food recovery organizations in the State and this year we launched the statewide CA Food Recovery Coalition. WPE provides healthy food to 98 community-based organizations; rescues food from 75 grocers, distributors, farmers, and restaurants; deploys 700 volunteers; and generates thousands of hours of service among corporate community partners. We have adapted to our community's needs and now serve over 125,000 individuals each year, while significantly contributing to the elimination of food waste and harmful GHG emissions. All of this is done free of charge. If you are interested in learning more or about volunteering, please visit our website: www.whiteponyexpress.org."

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Headlands Brewing

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals September Social

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals meet at various locations throughout Lafayette, for August, September and October will be meet at Headlands Brewing the first Thursday of the month. New for August, we will also meet at an Oakland Athletics game on August 23! Registration required for all events, tickets required through the Lafayette Chamber for the A's Game.

Next Yo Pros: REGISTER HERE

➡ Friday, August 23 at the Oakland Athletics - purchase tickets now!

➡ Thursday, September 5, 5:30pm-7pm at Headlands Brewing

Thursday, October 3, 5:30pm-7pm 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.

Participate in the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lafayetteyopros.

Join the LinkedIn Group!

📷 Photo from Thursday, August 1 at Headlands Brewing!

Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 21-22, 2024

Poster distribution under way! Many thanks to our Student Ambassador, Tim, for distributing posters this past weekend! Distribution will continue through this week but if you need a poster ASAP ... stop by the Chamber office!

📷 Image from the office of Presenting Sponsor, Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital.

Paid/Confirmed vendors/sponsors week of August 5-11:

RE/MAX Accord - Wine Booth

SEE ALL PAID/CONFIRMED VENDORS HERE!

Participating Commercial Booths Include:

All Business Class

Balamuth Law P.C.

BaySide Pavers

Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.

Contra Costa Disc Centers

Dudum Chiropractic

EBMUD

First Mile Cycle Works

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Four Seasons Gutter Filter

Full Spectrum Technology Group

Gleam Pressure Washing Services

Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

Renewal by Andersen

Sanctuaire MD

Sonder Beauty Studio

StretchLab Lafayette

System Pavers

Today's Kitchen & Bath Construction

United Constructors, Inc

White Barn Home

Your CBD Store

Volunteer Opportunities!

Are you ready to dive into a long-standing tradition and work hand-in-hand with community members? Do you want to be part of an energetic team dedicated to creating the best festival experience possible? Join our Festival Committee—the backbone, brain, and heart of our event! This dynamic group of passionate individuals isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, pitch in wherever needed, and stay until every task is complete.

As a committee member, you could be involved in everything or anything from setting up and breaking down the festival to delivering wine and ice during the festival, keeping the festival spotless, hanging signs, taking down signs, and even possibly leading a group of enthusiastic student volunteers if that is your strong suit. We have lots of opportunities to get involved and value expertise! Your contributions will be essential in ensuring the festival runs smoothly and successfully. Simply send an email to events@lafayettechamber.org if you want to volunteer!

View photos from 2023 HERE. View the list of 2023 beneficiaries HERE.

Exciting news from the Lafayette Res Run for Education!

We are excited to announce that fellow Lafayette parent, resident and business owner Shannon Laskey, owner of S.D. Workshop, designed this year’s t-shirt!! This fun artwork was created in warm tones for Fall and encourages people of all ages and skill levels to lace up their sneakers and join us in supporting our schools!

Other exciting news is for the first time Diablo magazine’s Best of the East Bay had a local road running race category in which the Lafayette Res Run for Education WON best of the East Bay! The run was featured in the July issue, look for the Res Run ad in the September issue!

This year we welcome supporter Sports Basement! They will be providing gift certificates to the top two finishers in both the men’s and women’s category for both the 5K and 10K race. They will also be providing coupons to all participants!

And just like previous years, Zoonie’s Candy, Toy and Gelato shop in Lafayette will be providing vouchers for a free quarter pound of candy to the first 100 students to register, at this point all schools are still eligible. This includes the High Schools!

The Early Bird Race is on for the Lafayette School District schools - the school with the most registrations by September 30 and the school with the most registrations overall will receive an additional $500 beneficiary check!

Pricing will increase for race week starting October 6 so register today!

Are you part of a group that wants to run together? Register as a team of over 10 to get a 10% discount! Contact us for more information on registering as a team.

The Healthy Lifestyles Fair takes place on race day, October 20, 2024 and is open simultaneously during the race from 7:30am to 10:30am along Lafayette Circle adjacent to La Fiesta Square. Reserve a 10x10 space to set up and promote your business & healthy opportunities for racers & their families/friends. Contact Rebekah for an application.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Oakwood Athletic Club, City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber.

Trick or Treat Street!

Lafayette Chamber's popular Halloween event, Trick or Treat Street, is Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4pm-6pm.

Families will stroll from business to business on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square.

If you are interested in participating as a business in Trick or Treat Street this year, please fill out the simple and quick form on this page: https://lafayettechamber.org/trick-or-treat/.

This is limited to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses along the event footprint. Limited space available for organizations in Lafayette Plaza. Contact Holly with questions!

Participating Businesses as of August 12:

Assistance League Thrift Shop

Dudum Real Estate Group

First Mile Cycle Works

Zoonie’s Candy, Gelato, Toy and Novelties

Luck

Douglah Designs

Lafayette United Methodist Church

Town Hall Theatre

Business Resources

What is a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and How to be Compliant?

by SCORE Presenters Wednesday, August 14 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

SB 553 was signed by Governor Newsom in September 2023 mandating that nearly every employer in California create and implement a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024. Many small businesses lack the experience and resources to create and implement a workplace violence prevention plan. This seminar will answer these critical questions every business owner needs to know to comply with SB 553:

· What is workplace violence?

· Which business are required to have a workplace violence prevention plan?

· What is a workplace violence risk assessment?

· What is a workplace violence prevention plan?

· What are the training requirements?

· What is a workplace violence incident log, and what is required to be recorded?

MCE's Certify & Amplify Supplier Diversity Webinar

Small and diverse business owners, join three Bay Area electricity providers on Wednesday, August 21 at 10:30 AM to learn if your business qualifies to certify in California’s Supplier Clearinghouse!

Women, minority, LGBT, persons with disabilities, and disabled veteran businesses are invited to join. The Supplier Clearinghouse certifies these firms and publishes a directory for use by participating utility companies and the public.

Certification is free, easy, and can help build your portfolio of work. Click here to register for this virtual webinar today.

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!

New Member Meet & Greets 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 Meet & Greet!

We offer New Member Meet + Greets twice a month at our Chamber offices, the 2nd Tuesday at 10am and the 4th Wednesday at 3pm. We are located at 251 Lafayette Circle Ste 150, Lafayette CA.

Each event is limited to 5 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 (or see above to reset your password!)

We will not take walk-ins. If the registration button is no longer shown below, registration is full for this meeting. Please email Rebekah at Rebekah@LafayetteChamber.org to be added to the waitlist.

Don’t forget to bring your business cards and/or promotional materials to share with others and to leave on our membership wall.

Come learn how to maximize your membership and how to get involved!

View upcoming dates and REGISTER HERE!

Photo of a recent Meet & Greet with Product Deploy, Saint Anthony's Thrift, and Entrepreneurs' Organization - Mt. Diablo Chapter!

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.

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!

Upcoming Chamber Member Events

So many events coming up! View our:

Nonprofit Email Blast (current issue July 26)

Arts Community Email Blast (current issue July 12, next issue August 16)

EVENTS CALENDAR

➡ 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!

Open House at Merrill Gardens!

Community members of Lafayette are invited to come and join in! Food, music, and entertainment. Tuesday, August 13, 3:30pm at Merrill Gardens, 1010 Second Street, Lafayette.

LOCAL NEWS

City of Lafayette The Weekly Roundup

The Weekly Roundup, August 9, 2024 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA (lovelafayette.org)

News From the City Manager’s Corner

Last week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:

2024 City Council Nomination Period Extended
Where Do your Property Taxes Go?
Register Now for Fall Youth & Adult Recreation Programs
Reminder: New Reduced Speed Limits on Some Streets Across Lafayette
Last Week for Artists to Apply for Fall Exhibits
Contra Costa Health Recommends Masking in Crowded Indoor Settings
Summer Roadwork Continues Around Town

Summer Shop Local Lafayette eCard Promotion – Buy one ecard, Receive a 50% Match Bonus Card! Purchase an eCard valued at $100 or $50 and the City of Lafayette will match your purchase with a bonus eCard valued at 50% of your purchase! See the list of participating businesses and more details on the Yiftee website.

➡ Summer Roadwork

➡ Lafayette Planning Applications and Major Development Projects: Want to know the planning applications that the City’s Planning Department is processing? You can visit the Planning Applications Received page for the latest application information. Curious about construction taking place around town? Information on major developments that are underway can be found on the Major Development Projects website.

➡ Are you listed on the Experience Lafayette website? If not, reach out to Suzanne Iarla at the City of Lafayette

➡ Sign up to receive City notifications: Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications. Also, find out how to follow the City of Lafayette on social media at https://www.lovelafayette.org/connect