News & Events from the
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Lafayette Business Women at Wine Thieves
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Ribbon Cutting at The Breakfast Club
Thursday, September 12, 1pm
🍷 🍻 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival 🎨 🎸
Sat. & Sun., September 21 & 22, 2024
Lafayette Run for Education
Sunday, October 20, 2024: Prices increase Oct. 6!
Trick or Treat Street
Friday, October 25, 4pm-6pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (current issue August 30)
Arts Community Email Blast (current issue August 16, next issue Sept. 13)
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Lafayette Business Women - September Member's Only Social
CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY EVENT!
September 11 at Wine Thieves, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for a social experience at Wine Thieves in Lafayette. The cost for the social is $15, which covers the venue fee, bites, and drinks. Tastings are available for anyone who would like to partake, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available as well.
REGISTER HERE!
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
➡ October 16 at Abio Properties, 8:45am-10am
November 20 at Little Seeds, 5:15pm-6:30pm
📷 Photo from our Spring Mixer at Wine Thieves.
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.
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Festival Weekend Road Closure Information
The 27th Annual Art & Wine Festival, presentedf by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, is set for Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. With approval from the Lafayette City Council, the Festival (Lafayette’s biggest community event) will again be located on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, extending from Moraga Road to Dewing Avenue and part of Lafayette Circle.
Beginning at 7:00pm on Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22 at approximately 10:00pm, Mt. Diablo Boulevard will be closed in both directions from Moraga Rd. to Dewing Avenue. The east portion of Lafayette Circle (by Round Up Saloon) will also be closed from Mt. Diablo Blvd. to Hough Ave. Residents and Businesses will be allowed access up to Kimberley Harrison Interiors.
Parking restrictions in the affected area will begin at 4:00pm on Friday, September 20. All meters will be posted with no parking notices at that time so that all vehicles can be removed before the street officially closes at 7:00pm. Cars parked in the area after that time will be subject to towing. Please note that parking lots with access/egress only on Mt. Diablo Blvd. will also be affected as cars parked there after 7:00pm will not be able to leave.
Consistent with the Fire Department regulations, there will be an emergency vehicle lane open at all times. Local traffic will be re-routed to Deer Hill Road and Brook Street.
If you need alternative, accessible parking for the weekend, we have arranged for the following site to be available for you:
• We have received permission for parking in the Upper BART parking lot throughout the weekend. A shuttle service will be provided from BART to the corner of Mt. Diablo and Lafayette Circle from 10am to 7pm on Saturday and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
Click HERE for Lafayette Circle Detour Map (Postino, The Breakfast Club).
We apologize for any temporary inconvenience the Art & Wine Festival may cause you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the Chamber of Commerce office at (925) 284-7404. Thank you.
Please plan to come and enjoy the Festival ....... and invite lots of your friends to join you!
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Help us Promote the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival!
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is a beloved annual event that brings together art, wine, music, and community spirit right in the heart of our downtown. As a local business within the festival footprint, you play a vital role in creating an unforgettable experience for attendees.
We encourage you to use our marketing assets to help promote the event and drive even more traffic to your storefront. Together, we can make this year’s Festival the best one yet!
Let’s show everyone what makes our community so special!
View and download Festival Media Assets HERE
Connect with us on social media!
Visit Festival Website.
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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.
Peter's Pet Portraits
Lafayette, CA 94549
Peter Kelly, 415-370-4658
Email
I draw and paint people's pets.
Category: Art Galleries / Art Studio
Teneral Cellars
19890 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA
Jill Osur, 925-858-8207
Women owned winery producing award-winning sustainably farmed and produced wines. We donate 10% of profits back to organizations that empower women and fight for gender and racial equity, creating a more equitable world for ALL.
Category: Winery / Vineyard / Wine Tasting
Shira Abel - Keynote Speaker
Lafayette, CA 94549
Shira Abel, 650-656-7490
SHIRA ABEL offers a powerful roadmap for understanding customers, supercharging growth, and navigating success in today's dynamic business landscape. Drawing from over 25 years of experience working with industry leaders around the world, Shira blends deep insights with practical strategies, making her an must-hear resource for organizations aiming to reach new heights.
Her dynamic keynotes have transformed perspectives at companies across various sectors, and enabled their leaders to boost sales, increase effectiveness, and build previously unattainable resilience. Shira is a captivating opener who energizes audiences, ignites curiosity, and equips attendees with actionable insights to build better relationships and sell more effectively. Her unique approach to designing perception, growth, and success leaves a lasting impression with measurable results, inspiring teams to elevate their performance and embrace the opportunities of modern business with enthusiasm and confidence.
Categories: Speaker, Marketing Services, Coaches - Business, Life, Career & Health
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Huge shout out to our Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Sign Committee who labored all weekend and especially Sunday morning preparing and distributing signs for the upcoming Festival! Special thanks to Michael Heller and Yolanda Mendoza-Heller for hosting our annual Sign Party Lunch! | |
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 21-22, 2024
If you need a Lafayette Art & Wine Festival poster ... stop by the Chamber office!
📷 Image of Erika March and Dennis Markam, Town Hall Theatre! Special thanks to them for scheduling and running the Community Stage again this year!
Welcome to the Festival!
Cobain Orthodontics - Beer Glass Sponsor
La Fiesta Square - Corporate Sponsor
Peter's Pet Portraits - Local Artist
VIEW ALL CONFIRMED VENDORS HERE!
Meet us in the Premier Pavilion!
The Premier Pavilion is a hyper-local high energy hideout in the middle of the festival footprint. Conveniently located behind and between White Barn Home and The Hideout Kitchen, on the west side of Lafayette Circle adjacent to La Fiesta Square. The Pavilion features an impressive collection of hand selected premium wines including homegrown favorites from the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association, new for 2024 Red Lab Winery, and wines selected from Wine Thieves. A glass will require two tickets.
If you prefer beer in the Pavilion while listing to live music from our local bands and catching up with old friends or making new, please stop by beer booths operated by Headlands Brewing Company and Canyon Club Brewery. And new for 2024, Mount Diablo Cider (Sunday only, please note this may be poured in a wine glass and requires 2 tickets)!
Lamorinda Wine Growers Association in the Premier Pavilion will be serving (2 tickets required):
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
Deer Hill Vineyards
Rancho Del Hambre
Meadowview Winery
Thal Vineyards
Sunday, Sept. 22,2024
Raisin d'Etre Vineyards
Castillo Vineyards
Mount Diablo Cider
Locate the Premier Pavilion on our interactive map here!
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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.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education
Thank you to our 2024 Lafayette Res Run for Education T-Shirt Sponsors!
We have a few spots left ... contact us if you want YOUR logo to be on the back of 2200+ t-shirts this fall!
Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Oakwood Athletic Club, City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber.
Zoonie’s Candy 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!
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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.
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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.
REGISTER HERE
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.
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Homeowners Insurance Update
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is working closely with the Department of Insurance, the Insurance Commissioner, and other key stakeholders to restore stability to the homeowner's insurance market as quickly as possible.
She has announced a public hearing convened by Commissioner Lara to provide input for the final phases of new wildfire modeling regulations on September 17th at 10 a.m.
Register here. Send written comments to CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov
The full text of the Insurance Commissioner's announcement can be found here. This announcement marks the latest step in the Commissioner's Sustainable Insurance Strategy – the state's largest insurance reform in over 30 years.
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MEHKO Informational Workshops
Learn how to start your own home-based restaurant!
- Learn the steps to open a MEHKO
- Access valuable resources
- Get answers to your questions
Workshops include a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A. Participants are not required to attend the full 2 hours. REGISTER HERE. If you need help registering, please contact Contra Costa Environmental Health via phone at (925) 608-5500 or via email at RetailFood@cchealth.org.
2024 MEHKO Informational Workshop Schedule:
Wednesday, September 18th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Shields-Reid Community Center, 1410 Kelsey St., Richmond
Wednesday, October 2nd, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O'Hara Ave., Oakley
Tuesday, October 15th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Lafayette Arts & Science Discovery Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
TBD, TBD, San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 2501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon
Please visit Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Workshop Registration (office.com) [forms.office.com] for more information and to register for one of the upcoming MEHKO informational workshops.
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MCE Launches New Energy Efficiency Program to Help Small Businesses Upgrade and Save Money
$1.25 Million in incentives available for up to 1,200 businesses
Small businesses in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano have new opportunities to save money on their monthly bill with local clean energy provider, MCE.
The newly launched Small Business Energy Advantage program provides no- and low-cost upgrades that make it easy and simple to achieve real savings, improve comfort, and build healthier spaces. Qualifying small businesses will be matched with an energy expert who will identify potential upgrades that can be installed immediately including LED upgrades, smart thermostats, and air purifiers.
MCE is partnering with Green Business Programs and Community Based Organizations to bring awareness of program benefits and enroll participants. MCE aims to:
• Distribute $1.25 million in incentives
• Provide 1,200 small businesses with energy education and referral services
• Serve at least 900 businesses by installing energy saving measures
The program was designed to address challenges that had previously been identified by business owners operating in communities of concern. Some of these challenges include lack of adequate outreach, costly improvements, limited guidance and complicated processes that can be too time-consuming for small business owners.
Small Business Energy Advantage will build local enthusiasm with city-wide door-to-door campaigns. Program representatives and MCE staff will stop into small businesses to offer program services. Concord, California will be the first city to host a campaign in October 2024.
Visit mceCleanEnergy.org/small-business-energy-advantage to learn more about the program and see if you qualify today!
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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!
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New Member Orientation 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!
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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 most Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150. View the calendar for upcoming dates.
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 by 10am the Friday before. 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! | |
Upcoming Chamber Member Events | |
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Bench Dedication for Don Jenkins
On August 4, 2022, Lamorinda Village lost a valued board member, outstanding community champion, and friend when Don Jenkins passed away. Don was not only our Vice President of Development but also a tireless supporter of many charitable organizations. To honor his memory, Lamorinda Village has dedicated a Memorial Bench in the heart of downtown (thanks to the City of Lafayette) at 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The Dedication Ceremony will take place on September 14th at 3 PM, a day before what would have been Don's birthday.
We invite you to join us for a short ceremony with birthday cake and a toast to Don. Please share this invitation with anyone who would want to celebrate Don's legacy with us. You can let us know you’re coming by registering HERE so we know how many people to expect.
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Music Students FREE with paid Adult ticket! Use the discount code: PCOMUSIC
Limit 2 students per adult, no other discounts may be applied. Purchase tickets here!
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ATTEND &/OR SPONSOR GATHER!
To sponsor or purchase tickets to GATHER, select from the options here. Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to reserve yours today.
To view Sponsorship/Donor packet, click here or download here. For questions, contact Lisa Hoskins at lisa@hoskinsmarketing.com.
Join us Saturday, October 5th, 2024 for GATHER at Grand Hall at St. Perpetua in Lafayette, CA
GATHER will celebrate 11 years of Grateful Gatherings’ achievements
and raise essential funds to help more families thrive.
To learn more about corporate gift matching programs, click here.
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Lafayette Chamber Member Announcements | |
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Free mulch!
Traverso Tree Service, the premier tree service company in Contra County, has a big project in Lafayette this week. They want to share wood chips (mix of wood and leaves) with local homeowners (safe for horses — no Walnut or Eucalyptus).
If you’re interested in having fresh wood chips delivered to your home this week, contact Melisa@TraversoTree.com or follow them online @traversotree to see their arborists in action!
Why mulch your yard? Covering the ground with wood chips not only reduces mud and abates weeds, but also dramatically reduces water evaporation, thereby minimizing the need for watering. Wood chips also tend to absorb moisture from the air at night and release it back into the soil during the day when the plants need it. Mulch can also help prevent erosion caused by heavy winter rains while safeguarding the soil’s storehouse of nutrients.
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City of Lafayette The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, September 6, 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:
- Applications for this year’s Traffic Calming Program are Due September 30
- “BeKind 21” is Underway in Lafayette
- Partnerships Help Lafayette Residents to Reduce Wildfire Risk
- Meet Your Team: Greg Wolff, Director of Planning & Building
- Roadwork Project “Punchlist” Items
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
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
September 6 (Constant Contact)
➡ September is National Preparedness Month
➡ Contra Costa County Animal Services Adoptions in The Community
➡ Linked In Learning at the Library
➡ September is Hunger Action Month
➡ Community Conversations - Road Map to Voting & Get the Lowdown on California Propositions (Pro & Con)
➡ 27th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
➡ Homeowners Insurance Update
➡ Contra Costa County Agencies Awarded $29.7 Million in Grants for Head Start Early Child Care Programs
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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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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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