Chamber Events

The Lafayette Young Professionals, a branch of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, hosts a wide variety of entertaining and educational events to help take us to the next level in our careers.

Join us Thursday, March 2, 5pm-6:30pm in the Dug Out at Headlands Brewing Company. REGISTER BELOW.

Save the date for “Financial Foundations” on March 16, 2023, registration is now open. 

Lafayette Yo Pros is designed for the younger crowd ranging in age from 21-39 years old, with "young at heart" always welcome. 

This is a place where young professionals can tap into our local business community and really develop relationships that will be with us for the rest of our lives.

Registration required for each event. Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org/young-professionals. 

Join our 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

Questions? Email AJ using link below.

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 complementary 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 by registering below. 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

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Millie’s American Kitchen!

We will be offered a “sampling” of their World Famous Coffee Cake and a cup of coffee!

We will cut the ribbon at 9:45am. Please be sharp!

IT'S OUR FIRST MIXER OF 2023! 

Appetizers and drinks provided. Hosted by: Mechanics Bank in partnership with the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

Registration requested using link below. Don't forget your business cards!

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 complementary 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 by registering below. 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

A supportive 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, typically the third Wednesday of the month, the group plans to meet at member locations throughout Lafayette at varying times from breakfast, bunch/lunch to happy hour and evening hours.

Join us on Wednesday March 15, 5:15pm-6:30pm at Goddess Gatherings and Wednesday April 19, 8:45am-10am hosted by Sexton Group Real Estate.  REGISTER BELOW!

This group is a subcommittee of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Guests welcome.

Sign up for text notifications at https://eztxt.net/RFs4Sc. Sign up for email notifications at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/yozHC2T/women. Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org/businesswomen. The

Lafayette Chamber thanks Carine Camara founder of CARRINNA for coordinating!

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals present:
Financial Foundations: Tips for saving, investing, and home buying
Hosted by the Beaubelle Group with Compass

If buying a home in California has seemed intimidating to you, or even out of reach, this panel is for you! From the basics of saving and investing to the first steps of buying a home and getting the right insurance, this panel is geared toward young professionals who are looking for help to navigate big financial decisions that set them up for success. This could be the best hour of your time this week!

ZOOM LINK FOR ONLINE ATTENDEES: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83939933223?pwd=aHVKRWJEQnFCd0Y3VGZ0TEMrcnRBUT09      

Please note, the presentation will probably not start until 5:30pm.    

 
Moderator:
Gian Panetta: Financial Services Professional

Panelists:
Carolyne Charvoz: Financial Planner, Mass Mutual
Aran Nafisi: Mortgage Lender, US Bank
Dana Green and Matt Boone: Realtors, Dana Green Team
Roberto Zamora: Agent, Farmers Insurance

Carolyne Charvoz is a second year financial planner and part of a wealth management team at MassMutual Northern CA, working with families who are focused on developing good habits to secure their financial freedom.        

Aran Nafisi is a local Lafayette resident and an experienced mortgage loan originator with US Bank, serving the Lamorinda community and the greater San Francisco Bay Area with residential mortgage financing.          

The Dana Green Team is the number 1 team in Lamorinda and works with more buyers than any other real estate agent in the area.        

Roberto Zamora has been with Farmers for 4.5 years and owned his agency going on 3 years now, helping other families and family-owned businesses with their insurance needs.      

Plus, wine tasting by Deer Hill Vineyards!

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 5pm-7pm in person at Compass, 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite 200, Lafayette, CA. Online option via Zoom will also be available. Make your selection during the registration process.

Directions: go up the stairs near Philz and cross the bridge. Compass has the whole second floor on the west side.            Registration is required. Use link below to select in person or online via Zoom.

Learn more about Lafayette Young Professionals at https://lafayettechamber.org/young-professionals.

Join our 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

Questions? Email AJ using link below.      

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 complementary 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 by registering below. 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

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Goddess Gatherings!

We will cut the ribbon at 5:15pm. Please be sharp!

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery + New Medical Family Medicine!

We will cut the ribbon at 5:15pm. Please be sharp!

The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Carl Anduri on Friday, March 24 at 8am.

Registration is required at https://lafayettechamber.org/coffee. Questions can be send 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.

ONLINE DINNER REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (925) 284-7404 TO ATTEND!

The 2023 Citizen of the Year Dinner Honoring Mike Anderson will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.

Reception with no host bar 6pm-7pm. Dinner at 7pm. Evening ends at 9pm. Seating is limited. If you have a preference for seating or have dietary restrictions please include that information during the registration process.

Meal options include: Chicken, Halibut, or Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli; All entrees include Baby Spinach Salad, Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Feta Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette; and Vanilla Caramel Brule Cake. 

Learn more about Mike Anderson on this page: https://lafayettechamber.org/coy.

Dinner tickets are $95 each. A table of 10 is $930. We encourage you to pay online by clicking the button below. If you want to pay by check, you must come to the office with your payment ASAP to be registered. Seating is limited. Make check out to the Lafayette Chamber, bring it to 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA 94549 noting the attendee name(s) and the meal choice.

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 complementary 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 by registering below. 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

Presented by The Lafayette Chamber and Hosted at Town Hall Theatre, the Lafayette Chamber Speaker Series is meant to give back to our community by providing knowledgeable speakers about business topics in today's world.  

10 iPhone Photo Tips to Make Your Business Shine

Tuesday, April 11, Noon-1pm, Hosted by Town Hall Theatre **IN PERSON ONLY**

Speaker: Jeff Heyman, Outcasts Revisited Media LLC

Jeff Heyman, a new Chamber member, will bring his expertise in photography to our Speaker Series and help you use your iPhone's camera to showcase your business. Heyman, the City of Lafayette's former Communications Analyst, will demonstrate hidden iPhone camera features as well as outline classic photography tips that will truly enhance your photos. He will also discuss how best to post your pictures on social media. With a degree in Fine Art Photography, Heyman, a photographer for the Lamorinda Weekly and the Orinda News, has had photographs published and exhibited widely. He is also the principal behind Outcasts Revisited Media LLC, an Orinda-based media consulting firm. Bring your iPhone and join us for a special Speaker Series event on April 11. 

The Speaker Series will take place scheduled Tuesdays throughout the year from 12pm-1pm. Speaker Series 2 is scheduled for 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2.

Please be sure to register for this event as there is limited seating. Please note: Registration is necessary for each scheduled date.

The Lafayette Young Professionals, a branch of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, hosts a wide variety of entertaining and educational events to help take us to the next level in our careers.

Join us Thursday, April 13, 5pm-6:30pm in the Dug Out at Headlands Brewing Company. REGISTER BELOW.

Lafayette Yo Pros is designed for the younger crowd ranging in age from 21-39 years old, with "young at heart" always welcome. 

This is a place where young professionals can tap into our local business community and really develop relationships that will be with us for the rest of our lives.

Registration required for each event. Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org/young-professionals. 

Join our 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

Questions? Email AJ using link below.