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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 Caroline's Salon (New Ownership!), Jan. 29, 5pm
Ribbon Cutting at The Hideout Kitchen (New Location!), Jan. 31, 2pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Postino, Feb. 1 5:30pm
Business Person of the Year Dinner and State of the City Address, Feb. 1, at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Learn more here.
Lafayette Business Women at Mighty Market, Feb. 21, 8:45am-10am
Maximize Your Membership, Feb. 22, 5pm-6:30 at the Lafayette Library
“Coffee” with City of Lafayette Mayor Gina Dawson, Feb. 23, 8am via Zoom
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast (current issue Jan. 12)
Nonprofit Email Blast (current Jan. 26)
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TODAY! Ribbon Cutting at Caroline's Salon
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new ownership of Caroline's Salon. Meet Akino Chikada and Anant Agrawal the new owners. Caroline and Michael are also attending and are still very much involved in the business.
Monday, January 29th at 5pm. Caroline's Salon is located at 57 Lafayette Circle (Between Solano Jewelers and Tutu's on the second floor). Champagne toast, delectable bites, and receive a fun goodie bag! We will cut the ribbon at 5:15pm sharp!
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals
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, February 1, 5:30-7pm at Postino. Bring a date and have an early Valentine's dinner after!
Thursday, March 7, 5:30-7pm at Postino.
Thursday, April 4 - Joint Mixer at the Roundup Saloon
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.
📷 Photo from our January social at Postino.
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.
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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.
Secret Garden Landscapes
Moraga, CA 94556
Laura Osteen, 925-330-3017
Secret Garden Landscapes is a full-service landscape design and maintenance company. As a firm, we help people connect to their local environment and spend more time in their own outdoor spaces.
Categories: Landscape Design / Construction / Services
Thyme Integrative Health
3455 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette, CA 94549
Ashton Perroni, 650-380-0089
Dr. Ashton is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women's health and hormone balancing. She runs detailed lab panels to find the root cause of your symptoms and uses herbs and lifestyle modifications to bring your body back into balance.
Category: Health Care / Wellness
Gratitude Coffee Bar
1655 Willow Pass Road, Suite B, Concord, CA 94520
Amber Winslow, 510-260-7999
At Gratitude Coffee Bar, every moment is brewed with life in mind. Whether you're working or reconnecting with loved ones, our cozy lounge is the perfect setting. Come and delight in the refined taste of our expertly brewed espresso. Add in the delightful flavors of a lavender latte, orange cardamom latte, or explore our array of seasonal beverages. Savor the goodness of our traditional-grade matcha or savor the perfection in every cup of our diverse tea selection. Whether you prefer the refreshing coolness of an iced drink or the comforting warmth of a hot mug, we have a selection to suit your taste. Remember, Life tastes better with Gratitude.
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Concessions, Beverages
HJLC Partners Inc.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Helena Jones-Kim, 510-385-7721
Categories: Financial Services & Planning
Angelica's Cleaning Company
5391 Fernbank drive, Concord, CA
Angelica DaSilva, 510-672-9489
We have been transforming Bay area homes for the last 14 years, our team of highly skilled professionals combines the latest cleaning techniques and top-notch equipment to provide personalized cleaning services.
Categories: Housecleaning Agency - Residential, Carpet Care & Upholstery Cleaning & Oriental Rugs
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Thank you Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership between January 22 and January 28, 2024!
5A Rent-A-Space, member since 2014
Antigua Doors, Inc., member since 2012
barre925, member since 2022
Bayview Painting Co., Inc., member since 2023
City of Lafayette, member since 1994
Clocks, Etc., member since 1993
Tom Stack - Coldwell Banker Realty, member since 2007
Cresco Equipment Rentals, member since 2012
Deer Hill Vineyards, member since 2019
Diablo Services, member since 2011
JERKY HUT, member since 2023
Kosich Family Insurance Services, member since 1987
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lafayette, member since /2008
Lafayette Partners in Education, member since 1984
Lafayette School District, member since 1986
Las Trampas, Inc., member since 1976
Lemos Center, member since 1998
Lewis Asset Management LLC, member since /2021
Luminance Vision Optometry, member since 2017
Mo Levich, member since 2020
New York Life Insurance Company, member since 2022
Outcasts Revisited Media LLC, member since 2023
The Peter Pan Foundation, member since 2019
Quiltlove, member since 2021
Roam Artisan Burgers, member since 2014
Sparks Promotional Products, member since 2005
Sustainable Contra Costa, member since 2021
The Giving Exchange, member since 2023
Thirteen Oak, member since 2023
Upright Engineering, member since 2021
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Nomination Window Now Open for Lafayette Citizen of the Year!
Nomination deadline is Friday, February 9 at 1pm. Dinner tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2024. Submit nominations using this online form.
Criteria for Lafayette's Citizen of the Year are as follows:
- Must NOT be a current elected or paid member of any City Council or school board.
- Must be a current Lafayette resident.
- Must be someone who has given of their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community, where people will want to live, work and shop.
- Must be someone who models excellence in everything they do.
- Must be someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
Previous recipients: W.B. Ellis, Ralfe Miller, Margaret Bainbridge, Mel Nielsen, John R. Jacques, M.H. Stanley, C.R. Turner, Theron Nelson, William Zion, Stanford White, Jack Hageman, Lou Repetto, Jop Van Overveen, Vern Odegard, Jack Marchant, Donn Black, Charles Franklin, Chris Adams, John Kennedy, Clifford Feiler, James Lloyd, Boardman Moore, Robert Augenthaler, Percy Whitten, Barbara Bupp, Irene Graff, Ed Stokes, Robert Fisher, Ernie Marriner, Ken Clifford, Don Young, Irene Thomas, Ned Robinson, Alice Johnson, Hirsh Morton, Sue Cross, Tom Cleveland, Herb Joyce, Skid Thomas, Su Stauffer, Tom Courtright, Lynn Hiden, Avon Wilson, Bill Wakeman, Richard Holmes, Guy Atwood, Connie & Mike Collier, Judy Garvens, Anne Grodin, Ellen Peterson, Norma Evans, Robert Wood, Mary McCosker, Budd MacKenzie, Kathy Bowles, Ivor Samson, Gwen Watson, Judy Carney, Jeanne Ateljevich, Team Library, Karen Mulvaney, Gayle Uilkema, Greg Moeller, Toni McShane, Marechal Duncan, Tom Steuber, Dick & Robin Holt, Donovan Jenkins, Don Tatzin, Rick and Janet Cronk, William Fraser and Janet Thomas, and Mike Anderson.
Photo by Jeff Heyman of 2024 Citizen of the Year, Mike Anderson.
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Contra Costa County Coalition of Chambers
On Friday, January 19 the 5Cs (Contra Costa County Coalition of Chambers) met at Postino. Thank you for hosting us Postino! The 5Cs consists of executives, staff, and board members of our local Chambers of Commerce. Discussions include advocacy, resources and joint events.
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Lafayette Business Women - Up Next: Mighty Market!
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.
Upcoming events (more to be added soon!)
February 21 at Mighty Market, 8:45am-10am REGISTER HERE
March 20 at Pillar Cowork, 5:15pm-6:30pm
June 19 at Douglah Designs, 8:45am-10am
November 20 at Mighty Market, 5:15pm-6:30pm
This group is a subcommittee of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
Photo from the Ribbon Cutting at Mighty Market last summer!
Sign up for text notifications at https://eztxt.net/RFs4Sc. Sign up for email notifications at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/yozHC2T/women.
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Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition
Cheer on the ten finalists on February 6, 7pm-9pm. at the Lafayette Library as they compete to impress the judges and win the top $1,000 prize.
The ten finalists, ages 11 - 17, are from San Ramon, Danville, Moraga, Lafayette, Richmond, Oakley, and Antioch. The competition is a fun way to promote youth entrepreneurship among K-12 students in Contra Costa County. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while also contributing to the economic development of their local communities. Visit contracostasharktank.org to learn more about the finalists and ticket information.
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Walnut Creek Chamber February Civic Affairs: BAY AREA ECONOMIC UPDATE
What are experts saying about the San Francisco Bay Area's economic outlook post-pandemic?
Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce at its February Civic Affairs Forum, Bay Area Economic Update, presented by Wells Fargo and featuring Matt Regan, Senior Vice President, Public Policy for Bay Area Council.
Bay Area Economic Update
Tuesday, February 13, 9–10am | Virtual only
Matt will offer an economic update, discussing where we are today compared to pre-pandemic levels, how the Bay Area compares to California and the U.S., key employment sectors, and what has changed in the past three years.
Matt Regan is Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Bay Area Council, whose responsibilities include promoting the organization's legislative and political agendas at the local, state, and federal levels.
Register here: https://members.walnut-creek.com/events/details/civic-affairs-forum-bay-area-economic-update-presented-by-wells-fargo-bank-38957
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East Bay Health's Spring Gala - Sponsors Wanted!
East Bay Health is a non-profit primary care clinic located in Lafayette. Join us Sunday, April 7th, 2024 from noon–4pm as we host our Second Annual Spring Gala. The Gardens at Heather Farm will be reserved for our guests to create a private oasis.
Sponsorships are currently available. Learn more here.
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ParkSmart offers discounted, all-day, employee parking options in Lafayette through the Employee Parking Program. Download the ParkSmart-MobilePay app to view available parking locations near you. | |
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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: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
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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Upcoming Chamber Member Events | |
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The Power of Confident Leadership
Mt. Diablo Business Women monthly meeting features Tabatha Jones on "The Power of Confident Leadership." Also two member speakers who will share information on lifesaving actions and how to protect your assets.
Thursday, Feb. 8 - 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., The Greenery - 1551 Marchbanks, Walnut Creek, ample free parking
COST: MDBW Members $35, Guests $40 - includes buffet dinner. Drinks can be paid separately at the restaurant. We also have an optional raffle supporting CASA Contra Costa County - 6 raffle tickets for $5 (cash, please).
REGISTER BY Sunday, February 4: https://form.123formbuilder.com/4114477/form
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Upcoming Events from Chamber members on the Calendar:
Standup at the Roundup Saloon - Come laugh with us ADMISSION FREE at the Roundup Saloon! Bayareacomics is bringing the funniest comics in the bay right to Lafayette and the more you drink the funnier they get! Tuesday, January 30, 2024 7:00 PM thru 9:00 PM, The Roundup Saloon. Learn more here.
Make Raw Honey Face Mask and Cuticle Balm with Hollie, Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM, Hollie's Homegrown, 998 Moraga Rd, Lafayette, CA, hollieshomegrown.com
➡ View more events and add YOUR event to the Lafayette Community Event Calendar!
Also remember to tag us on Social Media!
💕 View the Valentine's Day Instagram Story Highlight HERE!
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Now Hiring!
Office Administrator--Dudum Real Estate Group (Lafayette Office)
Dudum Real Estate Group is excited to add an Office Administrator to our Real Estate brokerage. The successful candidate will bring an amazing attitude and a detail-oriented skillset. This is a full-time position based in Lafayette and they will help foster a warm and collaborative environment. A Real Estate background is a major plus!
Responsibilities:
•Coordinates front office operations, ensuring consistent, daily on-site support and coverage, including answering phones, directing calls, and daily mail distribution
•Greet guests in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner
•Maintain office and tidy general areas (lobby, kitchen, conference room)
•Ensure office supplies and marketing materials are fully stocked, keep track of inventory
•Check out A-frames, riders, supra boxes--keep track of inventory
•Provide general support to Realtors
•Order sign installations and removals at properties
•Send out weekly emails and monthly emails
•Set up tech tools for guest speakers and organize individual office meeting
•Assist with agent onboarding, company and community events
Schedule:
Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
Pay: $22-26 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Work Location: Onsite. No remote work.
Contact:
Teresa Ramirez, tramirez@dudum.com
➡ Add YOUR job posting the job board! Email holly@lafayettechamber.org.
Also remember to tag us on Social Media!
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Weekly Update January 26, 2024
Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen District II
January 26 Weekly Update (constantcontact.com)
➡ Register to Vote for the March 5, 2024 Primary and Become a Poll Worker
➡ Con Fire Holds Groundbreaking for Lafayette/Walnut Creek Shaded Fuel Break
➡ Naloxone Overdose Rescue Training Program
➡ Envision Contra Costa 2040 - Public Comment Period Extended
➡ 2024 Sustainable Movement Challenge
➡ Participate in a Library Survey
➡ BART Sponsoring a Teen Poetry Contest
➡ Sheriff's Office Accepting 2024 Citizens Academy Applications
➡ Youth Hall of Fame Nominations Reminder
➡ Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
➡ Are You Interested in Public Safety?
➡ The Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is Currently Accepting Applications for the Alternate Public Member Seat
➡ County Volunteer Opportunities
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GREEN CORNER
Submit Nominations Now for the Lafayette Green Awards!
Celebrate sustainable actions within our community! Nominate a neighbor, colleague, organization, youth group, or local business that has contributed to making Lafayette a greener place through individual or collective actions. Submit nominations by January 30. The Lafayette Green Awards will be announced in April at a joint meeting of the City Council and the Environmental Task Force. Visit our website for a list of past winners.
"DVR loves to CRV"
"DVR loves to CRV" is Diablo View Rotary's ongoing program to save, collect, monetize and donate funds from California Redemption Value (CRV) Recyclables. There are two great ways you can participate. Please visit their website at https://diabloviewrotary.org/dvr-loves-to-crv/ to find out how you can help clean up the planet and also help fund 501(c)(3) charities. You can contact us at dvrcrv@diabloviewrotary.org to schedule a pick-up.
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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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