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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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"Coffee" with the Mayor Oct. 27 8am
"Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri
The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri on Friday, October 27 at 8am.
Registration is required for Zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdemqrzMjE9T39l_4AbU3GuCrxFVANlIn
Questions can be sent in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org.
Recordings will be made available shortly after the event on the Lafayette Chamber's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/lafayettechamberca.
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THIS FRIDAY ... Trick or Treat Street!
For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday, October 27, 2023. This event is free for everyone and recommended for children 9 and under.
All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster.”
Please note, for the safety of our participants, street parking along Mt. Diablo Blvd. will be closed 3pm-7pm.
Participating businesses to date:
Lafayette Plaza
* The Park Theater Trust
* Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop
* City of Lafayette
* Hollie’s Homegrown
* Sideboard
* Lafayette United Methodist Church
* Pedego Electric Bikes Lafayette
* Teacher Justine Tutoring
* Town Hall Theatre
* Lafayette Library and Learning Center
* i9 Sports
Adjacent to Lafayette Plaza
* Pillar Cowork and Pillar Kids Childcare
* Orangetheory Fitness
Lafayette Circle
* Lamorinda Music
* Kimberley Harrison Interiors
La Fiesta Square & Fiesta Lane
* Luxe Home by Douglah Designs
* J. McLaughlin
* Harper Greer
* Clocks, Etc.
* Sharp Bicycle, treats sponsored by Mechanics Bank
* Five Little Monkeys
* Papillon Gourmet Coffees
* Tutu’s Food & Drink
* Solano Jewelers
* Caroline's Salon
* Lafayette Public House
* Amphora
* Roam
Mt. Diablo Blvd (South Side)
* Starbucks
* Gel Nails Spa
* El Jarro
* RnR Salon & Barbershop
* 9Round
* Lafayette Pack & Ship
* Poke Go
* Chloe Nails Lounge
* Diablo Foods
Clock Tower Building
* Luck Lafayette
* Wax A Peel Salon
Mercantile Building
* Misto Lino
* Sanctuaire MD
* Zoonie’s Candy, Toys & Gelato
* Mighty Pilates
* Philz Coffee
* Social Bird
* Venture
Mt. Diablo Blvd. (North Side)
* Whole Foods
* Safeway
* Dudum Real Estate Group (Uncle Yu’s Parking Lot)
* First Mile Cycle Works
* Mighty Market
* Jesennie’s Upholstery
* Lavash
* Zahra Boutique Salon
* Barranco
* Batch & Brine
* Rancho Cantina
* Emerson Grace Design
* Hills and Grant Interior Design
Interested in participating as a local business for 2023? FILL OUT THIS FORM. Give us a call at (925) 284-7404 or email rebekah@lafayettechamber.org.
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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - Registration Now Open!
Thursday, November 16, 2023 7am-8:30am
Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
We invite everyone: politicians, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members, and the greater community to all come together to share in a breakfast and enjoy the special speakers. Michael Collier, Co President of the Las Trampas Board of Directors will present Las Trampas, Success Beyond Disability. Invocation by Rev. Jimmy Macalinao, St. Perpetua Church. Benediction by Rev. Stephen M. Siptroth, Rector, St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church. Music by Wendy Tamis, Harpist.
Tickets are $40 each; table of 8 for $300. Registration required, no walk-ups. Tickets will only be available until 10am Friday, November 10 unless sold out prior to this date. This is an indoor event, maximum 150 persons. Catering by Sunrise Bistro. Register at https://lafayettechamber.org/breakfast.
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Welcome our NEW Lafayette Chamber Member!
The following business recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
The Linnette Team - Abio Properties
3385 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
Linnette Edwards, 925-580-8801
I am a top-rated agent/Team and associate real estate broker with extensive experience helping clients buy and sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and more. I absolutely love what I do!
Category: Real Estate Services
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Thank you Lafayette Chamber RENEWING Members
A huge thank you to the following members for renewing their membership during the week of October 16-22, 2023.
Amphora Lafayette, member since 2014
At The Bruns Cal Shakes Theater, member since 2012
Full Spectrum Technology Group, member since 2021
Lemonade Piercing, member since 2020
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, member since 2020
Orinda Academy, member since 2005
ParkSmart, Inc., member since 2017
Sharp Bicycle, member since 1999
The Geller Firm, Inc., member since 2022
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Lafayette Res Run for Education - THANK YOU!
Congratulations Lafayette! Our 31st annual Lafayette Res Run for Education was a HUGE success! 2240 participants registered. We improved in nearly every category over 2022.
Quick fun facts:
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Burton Valley wins Most Participants with 470 registrations.
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Stanley wins Most Improved with 385 participants by 1.31% edging out next closest school by .01% proving every single person registered makes a difference.
- Stanley Principal shaved his head at lunch Friday after his Wildcats registered in droves and rose to the challenge.
- Springhill, Happy Valley, Acalanes, Campo and Miramonte all improved their totals from 2022 too!
- Brandon from Moraga broke 35 minutes and ran the 10K with a recorded :34:39.8.
- 766 people ran the 5K.
- 315 competed in the 10K.
- A record 1075 participated in the 2-mile fun run!!
- 37% of our runners are under the age of 18!
CONGRATULATIONS to all including Moraga & Orinda too for supporting the local schools! We will follow up with details later once we can finalize all the numbers, expenses, and details regarding beneficiaries.
But for today, we just wanted to thank everyone who helped make this event such a success!
Thank you to ALL the enthusiastic parent volunteers who got up early and joined us in the dark to haul barricades, move cones and set up the racecourse, distribute last minute race packets and t-shirts. Thanks to the Acalanes Key Club, Boy Scout Troop 204, NCL (National Charity League) Acalanes and Lamorinda Chapters, BTC (Boys Team Charity), Acalanes and Campolindo Student helpers/photographers and videographers, and of course, both the Diablo View and Lafayette Rotary Clubs. Thanks to Mike and Yolanda Heller, Terry Ring, Jay Lifson, Travis Johnson, Paul Kuhner, John McCormick, Matt Pease, Christine Raymond, Kelly Hood, Luis Canales, Padma Sreenivasan, Kyle Sumner, Stephanie McNabb, Mike Hayes, Casey Weider, Phyllis and Reid Edwards, Tim Regan, Brian and Brendan Miles, and David and Brian Harrison.
Thank you to our MC Tom Stack who kept us informed, laughing, and cheering throughout the scattered sprinkles. Thanks to Acalanes and Campolindo Cheerleaders for encouraging our runners from the start to the finish line in all three races. Thanks Stanley Jazz Messengers and Director Todd Minson for the morning tunes. Thanks to AJ Rogers with New You Dance Center for pumping up the participants and crowd.
Thank you to Mike and Karen Johnson, owners of the RoundUp Saloon for sharing their parking lot with us Sunday morning. Thanks to Starbucks for adding staff and welcoming in our community in droves much earlier than normal. Thank you to ParkSmart and La Fiesta Square for delaying the meter starts until after 11am. Thanks to Safeway for their patience and consideration in not towing anyone. It really takes a village!
A special shout out to Aaron Ford and the Ford Timing Team for running an efficient race that started on time and ran exactly as scheduled.
Thanks to the vendors who shared their treats and information with us on Sunday morning.
We appreciate ALL the school coordinators for their extra efforts this year: Alison and Michaela, Katie and Kimberly, Ria, Kim, Kelly, Kelly and Wendy. We thank the principals for officially starting our races and supporting our outreach. To the Lafayette School District Superintendent, teachers, and the staff for promoting this event. We thank the Parent Clubs and PTA’s.
Thank you to Zoonie's for all the student gift cards!!
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Thanks to City of Lafayette, Lafayette Public Works, Lafayette Police Department, Dream Big Construction and Oakwood’s Cyclists for helping us coordinate our safety plan and protocols.
We thank our t-shirt sponsors, water sponsors, course sponsors and event sponsors for continuing to see the value in supporting the Lafayette Chamber’s community effort to host this event and of course, our presenting partners the City of Lafayette and Oakwood Athletic Club.
And most of all, we thank all of the participants from Elliott at 89 📷 who ran the 5K to our youngest participating toddler, Ellee at age 1 and everyone in between.
We are very proud to be part of the greater Lafayette Community! View photos here.
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Business Person of Year
Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, December 8, 2023 at noon.
Criteria for the Lafayette Business Person of the Year includes:
- Must be a current Lafayette Chamber of Commerce member and has been a Chamber member for at least two years;
- Is involved with a successful business, community organization, or non-profit;
- Has been involved with either the Chamber or other community based organizations;
- Their work should support the Chamber’s mission: To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette;
- Someone who has given their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community where people want to live, work and shop;
- Someone who models excellence in everything they do;
- Someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
Former BPOY award recipients include Ed Stokes, Paul Barendregt, Dan Kelly, Barb Sorken, Dave Hill, Don Jenkins, Cynthia Murdough, Paul Bettelheim, Bob Ewen, Sereta Churchill, Ann Denny, Caesar Perales, Dennis Garrison, Scott Hampton & Wendy Tamis, Steve Cortese, Mike Heller, Mo Levich, Larry Blodgett, Tom Courtright, Larry Duson, Jay Lifson, Colleen McCormick, Brian Aiello, Leila Douglah, Andy and Wendy Scheck, Brenda Oum, Dana Green, Terry Ring, Jennifer Perlmutter, John McCormick and Tom Stack.
To submit a nomination, complete the form here. Questions? Feel free to call the Lafayette Chamber at 925-284-7404.
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It’s time for the Five Little Monkeys Give Back Program!
When you sign up your school or organization, you will be issued a special promo code to use at checkout in-store or online from November 1-15, 2023. Each purchase made with this code during the give back period will earn your school/organization 15% of the pre-tax total! The more toys that are purchased with your school/organization’s code, the more money your school/organization will raise!
Click HERE to sign up!
The success of this partnership relies on kids, parents and your community sharing your organization's unique code widely among family and friends. Take advantage of free delivery over $50 within CA, free in-store pick-up, and free shipping on all deliveries outside of CA over $100!
We offer free gift wrapping and a unique selection of the best educational toys, games and books for children. Support your local school/organization and a local business at the same time!
Sign up by 10/28/2023. Codes will be emailed no later than 10/30/2023.
Organizations must have their code used at least 3 times or the pre-tax total of all purchases for your organization be at least $200 during the promotion period (11/1-11/15/23) in order to qualify for a check.
Checks will be mailed by December 31, 2023. Not valid with any other offer, discount, promotion or on clearance items. Valid on in-stock products only. For more information visit our website at https://www.5littlemonkeys.com/special-events
Questions? Email marketing@5littlemonkeys.com.
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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.
2023 remaining dates: Nov. 7, 14, 28 & Dec. 5, 12, 19
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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Heal Your Life Workshop
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:30 PM thru 08:00 PM
Create & Flow - Creative Wellness Studio
3391 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Suite D, Lafayette, CA, 94549
Heal Your Life Workshops are group transformational activations. Rebekah Dani uses her history and experience as a coach, educator, facilitator, and speaker to lead attendees in a somatic experience helping you release, heal, and connect deeper. As a certified coach and practitioner she uses a blend of modalities + her spiritual history to help you step into alignment no matter where you are in your journey. Come and experience a rapid transformation.
No matter where we are in life we all are on a continual healing journey of embodying the person we were created to be. One of the main reasons we get stuck in life is because we lack the tools to navigate different experiences, seasons, and challenges that occur in our day-to-day lives. I will help you overcome and break through these stuck points in your life, releasing any limiting beliefs, blocked emotions, and unhealthy habits that are no longer helping you become the person you desire. As you align, you will begin to walk in empowered self-compassion as you navigate your day-to-day life. This is your time to heal, grow, connect, and start creating the life you’ve always wanted. Learn more and register at https://www.createandflowstudio.com/upcoming-events/heal-your-life-1
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Go Dubs!
LPIE's online auction is now LIVE! Thanks to a generous community donor, we're offering COURTSIDE seats just steps away from the Warriors' bench for an unforgettable night of NBA action. The package includes a pair of tickets to the 11/24 game against the Spurs, parking, access to the JP Morgan Club, plus dinner and beverages. Don't miss out on this chance to witness the Warriors' magic up close and personal. Bid now for a chance to be part of the action!
Hurry, auction closes on 10/27 at 6 p.m. PST, so visit lpie.org to make your move before it's too late. Visit www.lpie.org for more information.
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2nd Annual Fall Fest at Pillar Cowork
Saturday, November 4, 2-4pm
This year Pillar Cowork is working with the Cancer Support Community (CSC), a local nonprofit that uplifts people impacted by cancer, to make this event bigger and better🤗
Admission to the event is rree and perfect for children, adults, and community members of all ages. Register here to let us know you'll be joining the fun!
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2nd Annual Lafayette Community Sunrise Stroll
Meet some new neighbors, hang out with friends and give thanks for the great town in which we live! Join the community for our 2nd Annual Lafayette Community Sunrise Stroll on Sunday, November 12 at 8 am. Organized by everyday citizens, this family-friendly walk is a great way to start the day, get in your steps and enjoy the beauty of the Lafayette Reservoir. Our walk starts at 8 am on the path across from the gate house. Donuts and coffee will be served courtesy of local Dunkin' owner and Lafayette resident Matt Cobo. Any questions? Contact Lauren McCabe Herpich at laurenmherpich@yahoo.com or 925-222-1045
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Sydney Paige Foundation Annual Benefit
Saturday, November 4, 6pm, Orinda
Join the Sydney Paige Foundation for a magical evening under the stars celebrating 10 years of divergence driven initiatives and to support our continued commitment to drive real and electrifying change for kids in need, one back pack at a time.
Tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/x3U/
For sponsorship opportunities contact sharon@sydneypaige.org.
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Lafayette Homeowners Council Board Annual Town Hall Meeting
The Lafayette Homeowners Council Board invites all Lafayette residents to its Annual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 26th at 7 p.m. online via Zoom. Guest speakers are Mayor Carl Anduri and City Manager Niroop Srivatsa. The speakers are followed by a Q & A session. Issues include but are not limited to housing, new zoning mandates from the State and environmental matters. More information and the Zoom link for the meeting are on their website, lafayettehomeownerscouncil.org.
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City of Lafayette Weekly Roundup October 13
➡ It’s that time of the year again…We’re Accepting Nominations for the Lafayette Green Awards!
➡ Exciting Changes Coming to the Community Center Play Area!
➡ Consumer Alert Regarding Insurance Coverage for Car Rentals
➡ Tickets Selling Out for Lafayette Youth Commission’s Haunted House (Spooky Walk) on Oct. 28 and 29
➡ Join the Fall Zero Waste Challenge for a Cleaner, Healthier Community and Earn Points for Lafayette
➡ Lafayette Police Department Statistics for August and September 2023
➡ Go Dubs! LPIE Online Auction is Underway
➡ Learn About Composting Food Scraps at Vermicomposting Workshop on Nov. 4
➡ Follow ExperienceLafayetteCA on Social Media for Chance to Win
Read full edition HERE
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's October 20 Weekly Update
➡ Contra Costa County Residents Invited to Participate in Community Preparedness Study
➡ Draft Contra Costa County 2045 General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024 Update are Ready for Public Review
➡ Stay Safe Contra Costa
➡ County Mental Health Crisis Services
➡ Overnight closure of westbound State Route 24 (SR-24) Caldecott Tunnel #3 bore due to maintenance work
➡ Full Closure of Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton between I-580/I-680 Connector and Koopman Road November 3-6, 2023
➡ October is Walk & Roll to School Month
➡ E-Bike Rebates
➡ Halloween Night Safety
➡ $3,000 Grant Available for Waste Reduction
➡ Free Adoptions All Month at Contra Costa Animal Services
➡ BART Safety Work Occurring October 28-29
➡ 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony
Read full edition HERE
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Dine and Shop Local, Lafayette!
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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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Please note: to signup via text you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used to verify you are over 21 years of age.
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