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Ribbon Cutting at Collab Fertility, May 30, 5:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Lafayette Public House, June 6, 5:30pm
Rock the Plaza Concert Series Fridays 6pm, June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Ribbon Cutting at Vintage Vida, June 11, 3pm
Lafayette Business Women at Douglah Designs, June 26, 8:45am
Lafayette Res Run for Education Early Bird Registration through June 30!
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast (current issue May 10)
Nonprofit Email Blast (current issue April 26, next issue May 30)
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Lafayette Chamber members are invited to Collab Fertility's Opening Party and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 30, 5:30pm.
Tour their beautiful center and learn about our fertility services. Mingle with colleagues and enjoy live music, open bar, and hors d'oeuvres. Please note this will be an adults-only celebration. Register online at https://pp.events/a8kV3DwZ.
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Sign-Up to Help With Beautification or Other Projects on Lafayette Community Day - Saturday, June 1
The Community Foundation of Lafayette, City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce present the 3rd Annual Lafayette Community Day on Saturday, June 1, 2024 – a Day of Service, Celebration, & Community 8 am to 1:30 pm in Lafayette Plaza.
All community members are invited and encouraged to participate! Volunteer sign ups are now available at lafayettecommunityday.org for cleanups, weeding, creek restoration, sheet-mulching, a family-friendly bike ride, donation sorting, painting, lunch service and other projects! Be sure to sign the event waiver, too.
Listen to Podcast here!
Watch video here!
Thank you to our returning major sponsors Republic Services and PG&E for helping to make this special day possible. Please visit lafayettecommunityday.org for more information about getting involved.
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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.
Rancho Cantina
3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA
Nico Zikas, 925-282-3811
Ranch - To - Table. Restaurant & Bar. Rancho Cantina is now open for lunch, plus brunch on Sundays!
Category: Restaurants
Honeybear Trees
3233 Deer Hill Road, Lafayette, CA
Tommy Beritzhoff, 925-878-8328
Family Owned and Operated Christmas Tree lot in Lafayette for over 20 years. The Owner Tommy was born and raised in Lafayette.
Category: Landscape Supplies, Nursery
Product Deploy
Jacob C, 302-601-1030
Build Business Platforms Fast
Category: Computer Consulting Services / Sales, IT Management
The Art of CPR
913 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 280, Danville, CA
Monica Nolasco, Ed.D, 925-838-3188
At The Art of CPR, we offer American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers and Heartsaver classes for the community. Our specialty is education and training, equipping individuals with life-saving skills and knowledge. Our courses are designed to empower participants to respond confidently and effectively in case of an emergency. Who can take our classes? Healthcare professionals, educators, daycare providers, nannies, lifeguards, parents and community members. With hands-on practice, interactive learning, and personalized attention, we strive to make CPR training accessible and impactful for everyone. Join us in our mission to create safer, more prepared communities one CPR certification at a time.
Category: Health Care / Wellness, Educational Services
Citrine Cleaning
Walnut Creek, CA
Alex Haider, 925-307-9943
Experience the pinnacle of cleanliness and professionalism with Citrine Cleaning, the leading Bay Area-based residential cleaning service dedicated to eco-friendly practices. Elevate your living spaces with our meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Category: Housecleaning Agency - Residential
Butter & Batter
577 Windermere Circle, Livermore, CA
Lisa Corti, 650-759-0115
I am a women owned business that works out of a commercial kitchen in Livermore. I specialize in specialty cookies, sourdough cinnamon rolls, and dessert bars.
Category: Bakery
Today's Kitchen & Bath Construction
2476 Nissen Drive, Livermore, CA
Tony Ramish, 925-202-5386
Category: Contractor / Construction
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Thank you Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership between May 13-27, 2024!
Allegro Copy and Print, member since 1987
Bay Alarm, member since 2014
Cancer Support Community, member since 2017
Contra Costa Country Club, member since 2021
Dana Green Team - Compass, member since 2011
Davidon Homes, member since 2023
Diamond Construction, Inc, member since 2022
Dr. Samadian Family and Advanced Dentistry, member since 2018
Enumero Cribbage Boards, member since 2021
EquiBrand Consulting, member since 2022
First Mile Cycle Works, member since 2021
Four Seasons Gutter Filter, member since 2021
Grateful Gatherings, member since 2022
Home Team Hauling, LLC, member since 2022
KettleTopia, Inc., member since 2018
Kimberley Harrison Interiors, member since 2022
Lamorinda Audiology, member since 2014
Old Firehouse School, member since 1996
Orinda Association, member since 2020
Pacific Chamber Orchestra, member since 2023
Parodi & de Laveaga, Certified Public Accountants, member since 2020
PODS Enterprises, member since 2015
Rochford Real Estate Company, member since 2013
Summer MacCool, CCHT, member since 2022
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Ribbon Cutting for Front Porch Music!
Congratulations Front Porch Music - a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lafayette, CA, dedicated to enriching our community through the power of music. A Ribbon Cutting was held on Saturday, May 25 during May's Open Mic Night at the Hurst Farm. View photos by Craig Isaacs here! Learn more about upcoming events at frontporchmusic.org.
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Thank you for making our 2024 Taste of Lafayette a BIG success!!
We need to take a moment to shout out a massive thank you to all who made our annual downtown restaurant tour an absolute blast! 🎉 From the delicious food samplings to the amazing beverage offerings and entertainment, it was an unforgettable night.
Huge props to our awesome restaurants for outdoing themselves once again! Every stop was a fun, new culinary adventure, and we loved every bite.
The entertainment in the plaza added to the festive ambiance, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and camaraderie. And of course, we were blessed with perfect weather and an enthusiastic crowd, making it the best Taste of Lafayette to date.
A special shoutout to Jeff Heyman for capturing the magic of the evening. 📷 View photos by Jeff Heyman @heymanfoto on his Smugmug site HERE. View photos from the New You Dance Center Photo Booth and staff photos HERE.
This event was a huge team effort by so many so please let the credits roll …
Thanks to our sponsors and partners: All Ages Recreation Downtown, Cobain Orthodontics, Concentric Wealth Management, Coldwell Banker – Tom Stack, Diablo Foods, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Generations in Jazz, Lamorinda Spirit Van Senior Transportation, Lewis Asset Management, Mechanics Bank, Minuteman Press, New You Dance Center, Oakwood Athletic Club, Pacific Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, PG&E, RecycleSmart, Republic Services, Reyes Bottling Company – Joe Dougherty, Sculptology, Sequoia Signs & Graphics, and Town Hall Theatre.
Thanks to the 36 Participating Restaurants and Businesses in downtown Lafayette.
Thank you to our partners at the City of Lafayette and the Community Foundation of Lafayette for the great team effort! And to the Lafayette Police Department and the City of Lafayette Public Works.
Thanks to all the volunteers who worked to help make the event such a huge success from setup to take down and everything in between.
Restaurant Helpers
Marcy Clark
April French
Mike Heller and Yolanda Mendoza Heller
Matt Boone
Connie and Mike Collier
Carly Powell
Tristan Fong
Natalie Lawton and Sevak Jamkochian
Jesse Wellen
Wendy Tamis and Scott Hampton
Christine Raymond
Lily Dong
Bartenders
Reid Edwards
Don Tatzin
Tom and Megan Schnurr
John McCormick
Katie Santos
Indra Englund
Organizations
Boys Team Charity
National Charity League (Lamorinda)
National Charity League (Acalanes)
Acalanes High School (Helper Helper)
Community Foundation of Lafayette (Ann Appert, Mindy Bush, Lisa Reidmiller)
All Ages Recreation Downtown (Grace Dixon and daughters Eden Hall and Claire Mueller)
🍽 Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 20, 2025!
Hungry now? View Dining & Shopping Guide HERE.
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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, 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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Lafayette Business Women
The June gathering will be Wednesday, June 26 at Douglah Designs, 8:45am-10am 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 (more to be added soon!) REGISTER HERE
June 26 at Douglah Designs, 8:45am-10am
July 17 at HOLISTIKA, 5:15pm-6:30pm, $10 Gentle Yoga at 6:30-7:30pm
August 21 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa (Courtyard) 8:45am-10am
October 16 at Abio Properties, 8:45am-10am
November 20 at Mighty Market, 5:15pm-6:30pm
CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS
September 11 at Wine Thieves, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Above photo by Lily Dong Photography at Clocks, Etc.View photos/videos 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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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: August 8 at 8am, November 14 at 5pm. 📍 911 Moraga Rd, Suite 101, Lafayette, CA. *subject to change
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.
📷 Photo from our second Non-Profit Network event at East Bay Health on May 9! View more photos here.
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Quick New Speed Networking Leads Announcement
Join AI Business Networking after Lafayette Community Day, for an online community networking event on Monday, June 3, at 8 am for a new and innovative 30-minute speed networking leads event to kick off each week. In just 30 minutes, you can meet more people each Monday than you might meet all week. Afterward, get to work or stay to learn about the common sense benefits of AI Business Networking Communications for "Checking In and Following Up" to enhance personal and community prosperity after networking events.
Monday, June 3, at 8 am - RSVP for this new weekly series for AI updates, even if you can't attend. HOPE TO SEE YOU EACH MONDAY. RSVP HERE NOW: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqcuGurj0rH9WOOQSa5O7ccxHGjSRbHIz7
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Space Available at the Lemos Center
The available space is located at 3344E Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1692 square feet currently configured as office space but could be altered. Rent is $2.20 per foot plus .77 common area maintenance. Parking for 6 autos. Currently available. Call Bill, Lemos Center, at 925-939-4396 for more information.
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The Contra Costa County Elections Division is offering two paid training opportunities for our community to learn and share information about how elections work:
- Elections Social Media Ambassador Training: A virtual training opportunity for people who want to learn about how the county secures its elections and how to share fact-based election information on social media. The training is open to people ages 16 and older who live in Contra Costa County. Participants will receive a $50 stipend.
- Elections Community Ambassador Training: An in-person training opportunity for people who want to learn about how the county secures elections and how they can share that information with their communities. The training is open to people ages 18 and older who live in Contra Costa County. Participants will receive a $150 stipend.
You can learn more about these trainings at: secure-election.org/ambassadors.
This program is funded by a grant for voter education and part of a broader campaign to build trust in elections in Contra Costa County.
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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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Implementation of Chip EMV/Tap Cards for CA EBT
Commencing this Summer, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will replace magnetic stripe EBT cards with Chip EMV/Tap cards in an effort to combat rising rates of skimming theft and similar fraudulent methods. EBT merchants are required to update their payment processing systems in order to continue accepting EBT benefits.
As CDSS continues to work with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities to mitigate third party theft of EBT benefits, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) better known as CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other food and cash aid, we need your help and support to combat EBT skimming fraud affecting the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Download Financial Institution Letter
Downtown Merchant Letter
Download SNAP Retailer Notice
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St Marys Road Pipeline Replacement Project
Starting on June 3, 2024, EBMUD crews will begin installing a new water pipeline to enhance water service in some Lafayette neighborhoods. Please refer to the detour map to see how St Marys Road will be affected. Side streets intersecting with St Marys Road will also experience temporary impacts as work progresses. The project is expected to continue until October 2024, and the duration of construction on each street may vary. Final paving will follow the completion of construction. For details on the affected work area, please review the detour map.
Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control will be provided. Residents may experience delays of up to 10 minutes when entering and leaving the work area. If you have special needs, please call and every effort will be made to accommodate.
What work is happening near you? Use this map.
You can email questions or concerns to: construction-east@ebmud.com or call 510-287-2053.
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City of Lafayette The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, May 24, 2024 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA (lovelafayette.org)
News From the City Manager’s Corner
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
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Read the Latest Issue of Lafayette Vistas to Stay Informed about the City’s Fiscal Challenges
- Lend a Hand at Lafayette Community Day Next Saturday, June 1
- Meet Your Team: Chief Ben Alldritt
- Advisory Committee To Make Presentation to City Council on their Independent Review of EBMUD’s Plans to Shorten Tower
- Take the Survey by May 31 to Help Inform the Tree Protection Ordinance Update
- Don't Wait to Abate! Con Fire’s Weed Abatement Deadline is June 3
- City Council Meeting Tuesday Night
➡ Summer Roadwork
➡ Summer Bike Challenge
➡ Summer Youth Bus Passes
➡ Lamorinda School Bus Pass
➡ 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
May 23 Weekly Update (constantcontact.com)
➡ Board of Supervisors Proclaim May as Jewish American Heritage Month
➡ I-680 Northbound Express Lane Completion Project
➡ Upcoming BART Construction Activities Impacting Yellow Line Service
➡ Moraga-Orinda Fire Safety Meeting
➡ Contra Costa Animal Services is Seeking Applicants for Animal Services Officer
➡ Weed Abatement: Protecting Your Family and Home from Wildfire
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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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