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Sunday, November 01, 2020Community Event

LPIE TK-5 Read-a-thon

Young readers are invited to participate the LPIE Read-a-thon!  Support our schools and help us reach our goal by registering here: https://pledgestar.com/lafayette94549/

The Read-a-thon is November 1st through November 20th.    


When:
from Sunday, November 1, 2020 9:00 AM
thru Friday, November 20, 2020 9:00 PM
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Tuesday, November 03, 2020Executive Committee

Executive Committee Meeting

The Lafayette Chamber Executive Committee meets monthly typically the week before our Board Meeting.

When:
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:00 AM thru 09:00 AM
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Wednesday, November 04, 2020Community Event

Live from the Runway

Live from the Runway
Join Diablo Ballet and Macy's Walnut Creek for their first ever Covid safe fashion show featuring Diablo Ballet dancers modeling the latest men and women's holiday fashions right off the runway on Wednesday, November 4, 12 noon, at Macy's 2nd Floor Dress Department. This free event is limited to 25 people* safely distanced in store and will also be broadcast live in the comfort of your own home on Diablo Ballet's Instagram and Facebook pages.

Macy's generous contribution benefits Diablo Ballet and Diablo Ballet School.

*In order to save your physically distanced seat to join us in person, you must register here by November 2nd. Macy's has strict safety protocols in place. Masks are required!

If you'd like to watch online, no need to register. Please watch Diablo Ballet's Facebook or Instgram page at 12 noon on November 4th and join us!


When:
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:00 PM thru 02:00 PM
Where:
Macy's Walnut Creek or the comfort of your own home through livestreaming.
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Thursday, November 05, 2020Community Event

PG&E: Powering the East Bay Community

Thursday, November 5, 9am
PG&E’s Reno Franklin (Tribal Community Liaison) will be joined by our political gurus, Gordon Galvan and Guy Houston.

When? Please join us at 0855 for our 0900 launch.

Join us on Zoom Meeting
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Join us live on Facebook:
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Meeting ID: 867 3927 7681

When:
Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
Online, see links below to register.
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Monday, November 09, 2020Chamber Board

Chamber Board Meeting

The Lafayette Chamber Office will be closed on Monday, November 9 from 11:30am-2pm while the staff meets with the Chamber Board for their monthly meeting.

When:
Monday, November 9, 2020 12:00 PM thru 02:00 PM
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Monday, November 09, 2020Community Event

Distinguished Speaker Series: Jess Walter

Distinguished Speaker Series: Jess Walter
Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear award-winning author Jess Walter discuss his new novel, The Cold Millions. Described as the most anticipated book of the season, The Cold Millions is "an intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the panoramic backdrop of an early twentieth-century America that eerily echoes our own time (Boston Globe).”


Jess Walter’s novel Beautiful Ruins was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent more than a year on the bestseller list.


When:
Monday, November 9, 2020 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

Online: SIgn up at Orinda Books with a purchase of The Cold Millions  https://www.orindabooks.com/event/jess-walter-presents-his-new-novel-cold-millions

 

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Monday, November 09, 2020Community Event

BART Public Safety Discussion

BART is conducting outreach on new public safety approaches that emphasize responding to homelessness, behavioral health and substance use issues without relying on armed police.

We invite you to participate in a facilitated, virtual discussion about how BART currently addresses these societal issues in our system and get your recommendations on how to address them in future.

When:              Monday, November 9, 2020
Time:               6:00 p.m.
Where:             https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0NFXAcJJTz2y46U_pnKo_g

BART General Manager Bob Powers has pledged $2 million in operating funds, originally identified for Covid-19 pandemic enforcement using sworn officers, to be reallocated toward more unarmed civilian employees providing presence and assistance and to expand training.

Already in 2020, there have been some big developments in the BART Police Department:

• BPD Chief Ed Alvarez created a new Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau;
• A new team of highly visible ambassadors were recruited from the ranks of Community Service Officers (CSOs), who are unarmed and trained in de-escalation and anti-bias techniques;
• BART has extended partnerships with community-based providers like Homeless Outreach Teams (HOT) to help connect those in need with services;
• The focus of these unarmed personnel is on education, outreach, and prevention

“We’re a transit system that takes...  More >>

When:
Monday, November 9, 2020 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:
Online, please use link below to register.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020Business Resources

Walnut Creek Chamber BACK TO BUSINESS: AFTER the ELECTION

With guest Matthew Record, Ph.D., San Jose State University

With the elections apparently nearly over, what happened,and where do we go from here? Mathew Record Ph. D. and Political Science expert from San Jose State University will break it down for us and respond to questions. To register, click here. Zoom link will be sent by email the day before webinar.

When:
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:00 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:
Online, please register using link below.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020Community Event

Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony

Plan to attend the Virtual Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors’ annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 11:00am. Due to the Coronavirus, this year’s ceremony will be held virtually on Contra Costa TV, available to watch at www.contracostatv.org.

The keynote speaker is Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Congressman Mike Thompson. Thompson served in combat with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant/platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was also an instructor at the Army's Airborne School.

The ceremony will also honor Mike Hoffschneider, who retired from Contra Costa County as a Veterans Service Representative on October 1, 2020. Mike, an Army Veteran, had over 43 years of combined federal and county public service.

Please contact Contra Costa County Veterans Service Officer Nathan D. Johnson at (925) 313-1481 for any questions about this year’s event.

When:
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020Community Event

Honoring Veterans - Moraga Commons at Memorial Rock

Moraga Veterans will hold a modest gathering to honor vets in its annual but more moderate ceremony. Masks and respectful distancing are required.

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020Business Resources

Network and Build Business Successfully while Social Distanc

We’re all working hard to maintain and grow our businesses in this tough economy. How do we find new connections and stay connected to established relationships, while also social distancing? Elaine Betts will share her plan for networking and establishing partnerships that build our businesses--while maintaining a social distance protocol. Free and open to all.

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020Community Event

Veterans Day Vigil at Lafayette Hillside Memorial

In years past, there has been a vigil each Memorial Day and Veterans Day at the Lafayette Hillside Memorial to honor those who have served our country and evoke thoughts about the cost of war. With changes this year due to COVID, the Lafayette Hillside Memorial Board invites you to a Zoom vigil on Veterans Day at 5 pm.  


Agenda includes:
•        Music – Dick Staaf, Pamela Halloran
•        Thoughts from Pastor Dan Senter
•        Thoughts from Mayor Mike Anderson
•        Video message from Mark DeSaulnier
•        The Memorial Site – Gina Dawson
•        Poem - Fred Norman
•        Comments from any of the ZOOM participants
•        Music- Dick Staaf, Pamela Halloran


Please remain muted during the vigil.  If you would like to speak at the end of the vigil during the comment period, raise your hand and you will be unmuted.  
You can join the vigil, Wednesday, November 11, 5pm at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4137479233.

For more information visit https://www.lafayettehillsidememorial.org.

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:00 PM thru 06:00 PM
Where:
Online, see link below to participate.
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Thursday, November 12, 2020Business Resources

Town Hall Meeting by Walnut Creek Downtown

Town Hall Meeting by Walnut Creek Downtown
WCD would like to round out its successful 2020 Webinar Series with a virtual Town Hall Meeting. This Town Hall will include 10 dynamic, community thought leaders that represent various industries such as retail, restaurant, service, city government, commercial real estate, health & wellness, and arts/culture.

Our speakers include WC Assistant City Manager Teri Killgore, Macerich Properties & Broadway Plaza Director of Marketing, Tracy Dietlein, WC Mayor Loella Haskew, BH Development owner, Brian Hirahara, WCD Executive Director, Kathy Hemmenway, Changes Salon & Day Spa owner Bonnie Waters, WC Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales & Marketing Executive, Nicole Hankton, Brodericks & The Original Mels owner, Rolla Ghaben, John Cumbelich & Associates owner, John Cumbelich, and TruFusion owner, Kate Loughlin.

When:
Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:
Online, register using link below.
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Thursday, November 12, 2020Young Professionals

Lafayette Young Professionals - 2021 Head Start Goal Plan

Lafayette Young Professionals - 2021 Head Start Goal Plan
2021 Goal Planning Webinar with Christoph Nauer of Balance 6 Coaching. Open networking, 5:30pm-6pm followed by hour long session with Christoph Nauer. Join us and learn how to.....

Determine your 2021 Goals
How to Prioritize
Set your self Up for success
Achieving your Goals

Space is limited, register today!

When:
Thursday, November 12, 2020 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020Community Event

DigiMarCon World 2020 - Digital Marketing Conference

DigiMarCon World 2020 is your chance to ...
-  Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry.
-  Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
-  Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere.

DigiMarCon World 2020 Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition will be held Online from November 17th to 19th, 2020, available live stream and on-demand. It is the largest Digital Marketing Event in the World and will be attended by thousands of Digital Marketing Professionals. Whatever your goal is; reinforcing customer loyalty, improving lead generation, increasing sales, or driving stronger consumer engagement, the DigiMarCon World 2020 line up has been specifically designed to help you develop your audience. 

Immerse yourself in topics like digital strategy, programmatic advertising, web experience management, usability / design, mobile marketing & retargeting, customer engagement, user acquisition, social media marketing, targeting & optimization, video marketing, data science & big data, web analytics & A/B testing, email marketing, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, search engine optimization, paid search marketing, geo-targeting, predictive analysis & attribution, growth hacking, conversion rate optimization, growth marketing tools, marketing & sales automation, sustainable growth strategies, product marketing & UX / UI and much, much more!

At DigiMarCon World 2020, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head and notebooks full of action items and ideas to lead your agency / team / account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon World 2020 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. 

Secure your seat now and take advantage of our discounted super early bird registration rates. 

For more details visit https://digimarconworld.com.


When:
from Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:00 AM
thru Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:00 PM
Where:
online
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020Business Resources

Layoff Aversion Funding for Small Businesses

If you are a small business in need of assistance due to the pandemic's adverse financial impacts, join us for a webinar on November 17 at 3 p.m. for in-depth information about our Layoff Aversion Grant Program. We'll cover eligibility, reporting requirements, how to apply, and more. We want to help you keep your workers!

If you have questions before or after the November 17 webinar, call the WDBCCC COVID-19 Resource Hotline at 833-320-1919 or email bouncebackcoco@ehsd.cccounty.us.

When:
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:00 PM thru 04:00 PM
Where:
Online, use link below to register.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020Community Event

Hospice East Bay Tree of Lights

Hospice East Bay Tree of Lights

Hospice East Bay is proud to be celebrating our 34th annual Tree of Lights! These ceremonies have provided a way for families and friends to honor their loved ones and find solace in the symbolism of light as the names of their loved ones are read.

 

The funds raised by these ceremonies make it possible for us to provide hospice care to patients who are not covered by insurance. Your support also allows us to offer additional services and programs, such as music therapy and children’s grief programs.

 

Our ceremony for the Lafayette will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30pm

 

Note: All tree lighting ceremonies will be held virtually this year. However, some locations may allow guests to congregate safely with social distancing guidelines.

 

Thank you for your support - it makes all the difference!

 

When:
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:30 PM thru 06:30 PM
For More Info:
Ann Mimiaga
925-887-5678
http://www.HospiceEastBay.org/TOL
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020Business Resources

Leave Laws

Leave Laws
The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) in partnership with the California Employers Association (CEA), is sponsoring the "Leave Laws" webinar, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 12:00 pm (noon). There is no cost to this webinar.

California Leave Laws are confusing! With over 20 different leave laws and the FFCRA ePSL and eFMLA, how do you know if your company has to provide the leave and/or which of your employees are eligible to take time off work? As employees come back to work after and during quarantine, how do you know what leave someone is eligible to take and how do you document and apply the time off accurately?

After the webinar, you will have a clear understanding of:

• Leave and time off laws governing employers: Pregnancy, Personal Leaves, FFCRA ePSL and eFMLA, Domestic Violence, School Suspension, School Activities, and more...)
• Who is eligible
• Employee’s rights under the law
• Notice requirements
• Effects on PTO, vacation, sick, and wages
• Employer Rights & Responsibilities

Register in advance using link below.

When:
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Online
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Thursday, November 19, 2020Business Resources

The New Reality of Online Virtual Business Networking

The New Reality of Online Virtual Business Networking
Welcome to The New Reality of Online Virtual Business Networking.

JOIN THE FUTURE AND ONLINE VIRTUAL BUSINESS BUILDING NETWORKING

Learn how to adapt your business to the new reality of multi-media networking and marketing across multiple platforms that can take your business to the next level of networking, presenting, and closing more sales.

Learn the one-stop that will raise your profile and exposure on Linkedin, Facebook, FB Messenger, Twitter, Eventbrite, Meetup, and more.

RSVP FREE ASAP
10 am PST (that's 1 pm (EST)
November 19th
December 17th


Start building business relationships with people who may have clients that can use your services. These like-minded professionals may help you access key decision-makers. This will be a fun, very productive 2 hours well spent.

Expand your network by engaging with professionals who focus on business to business networking on our engaging video meeting with breakout rooms hosted by Professional Speed Networker Ambassadors.

When:
Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Online, please register using link below.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020Member Event

Tablescapes at Emerson Grace Design!

Tablescapes at Emerson Grace Design!

When:
Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Emerson Grace Design, 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
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“We are very impressed with your Chamber. We have been members of other Chambers over the years and it’s been nothing like the experiences we’re having right out of the gate with your organization. Thank you for your great communication, follow up, and professionalism.”
– Peter Dewey, Bayview Painting

“I couldn’t have asked for a better resource than the Chamber, as I was establishing my medical practice in Lafayette. AJ, Holly, and Sara were so responsive to my questions and gave me many ideas on networking in the community. They host several events that foster community building. I honestly cannot imagine a more robust, active, and friendly chamber as this. I’m a member for life!”
– Cheruba Prabakar, Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

“WE LOVE THE CHAMBER! Batch and Brine has been a member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for almost six years. We value and appreciate the incredible amount of work this organization produces for our community through many events and support for each business. The networking and education of information that’s spilled out weekly for the business community is impressive. They are a helping hand in so many ways for our business community and beyond. We couldn’t be part of this community without being part of the chamber. Lafayette Chamber is one of the best organizations we’ve worked with, so don’t think twice about it, join the Chamber!” – Rolla Ghaben, Batch & Brine

“The Chamber was instrumental in helping us open 14 years ago. The staff went out of their way to help us make connections and ensure we were successful. We would not be where we are today without the Chamber!”
– John & Colleen McCormick, Lamorinda Music