Chamber Events

Lafayette Young Professionals January Social will be held at Postino in Lafayette Thursday, January 4, 2024, 5:30pm-7pm. 

Registration required!    

No cost for Lafayette Chamber members.    

Guests $20 in advance, please pay in advance during registration.        

Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.        

Questions? Email us using the link below!      

Lafayette Business Women will be meet at East Bay Health Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 5:15pm-6:30pm. 

Registration required!    

No cost for Lafayette Chamber members.  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.

Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.        

Questions? Email us using the 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 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 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

THis EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!  No walk-ins please.

The Lafayette Chamber is hosting three monthly business seminars in 2024 with the intention to educate, train and share real-world knowledge in a classroom environment. Each seminar will be led by a group of respected leaders in their perspective fields. 

Free for Members, $35 for non-members. Registration required. Space is limited to 30 attendees.

*This is an indoor event.  

Friday, January 26th – Branding & Marketing in Today’s World              

9am-9:15am – Welcome/Mingle

9:15am-10am – “Managing and Optimizing your Digital Presence” (Casey Weider – Amplified Digital Agency)

Part One: Social Media

• Understanding what social media platforms are right for your business
• How to differentiate yourself from your competition through social media strategies
• Knowing the different between organic social media and paid social media, and where both should fit into your strategy
• How to turn social media engagement and following into revenue for your business      

Part Two: Google

• Google Business Profile: What is it and how to use it
• How Google ranks your business, and how you can use that to outrank your competition
• The difference between SEO and Google Ads
• Strategies to increase Google reviews from your clients        

10:15am-11am – “How to Build a Brand Value Proposition” (Kristin Kurth – EquiBrand Consulting)
What business are you in? What are you really selling? Customers don’t buy products, they buy benefits, and you can win by building a brand value proposition that outlines the unique benefits you offer vs. your competitors. We will look at brands like Amazon, Apple, and others, to demonstrate how the best brands deliver value and grow their businesses.

11:15am-12pm – “Branded Content on a Small Business Budget” (Alison Stripling – Sparq Marketing)

In a world of AI and machine learning, creating branded content will help you stand out from the crowd. Discover what branded content means, why it can’t be ignored, and how to create branded content using big brand tactics on a small business budget.

SAVE THE DATE for the next two sessions, same time and location, different topics!
Friday, February 23
Friday, March 15

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 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

Lafayette Young Professionals February Social will be held at Postino in Lafayette Thursday, February 1, 2024, 5:30pm-7pm. 

Registration required!    

No cost for Lafayette Chamber members.  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.

Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.        

Questions? Email us using the link below!      

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED> PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR WAITLIST

The 2024 Lafayette Business Person of the Year Dinner Honoring Hollie Lucas-Alcalay, owner of Hollie's Homegrown, and the State of the City Address by Mayor Gina Dawson will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa. The evening will also include the introduction of the Lafayette Chamber’s 2024 Board of Directors.

Learn more about Hollie's accomplishments at https://lafayettechamber.org/bpoy and on the Hollie's Homegrown website at https://www.hollieshomegrown.com.

Dinner will be held February 1, 2024, 6pm-9pm
Reception with no host bar 6pm-7pm. Dinner at 7pm includes wine. Evening ends at 9pm. Seating is limited at 150, please note: this is a indoor event. If you have a preference for seating or have dietary restrictions please include that information during the registration process.

Three Course Plated Dinner

Salad: Sonoma Greens with sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds, manchego cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette

Please choose one of the following entrees during the registration process:

• Grilled Chicken Breast, Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil and Pine Nut Vinaigrette
• Butternut Squash Risotto, Roasted Pepitas, Sage Butter
• Blackened Atlantic Salmon with Couscous Salad, Delicata Squash, Bacon, Almonds, Maple Glaze

Entree Selection includes Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Appropriate Starch, Assorted Rolls with Sweet Cream Butter

Dessert: Vanilla Caramel Brule Cake, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Tea Service

*Menu subject to minor changes due to seasonal availability. 

This event will sell out. If the "Purchase Tickets" button is not shown below, we have reached maximum capacity. Please email info@lafayettechamber.org for waitlist.

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 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

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 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

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 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

Lafayette Business Women will be meet at Mighty Market Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 8:45am-10am.

Registration required!    

No cost for Lafayette Chamber members.  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.

Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.        

Questions? Email us using the link below!      

Are you new to the Lafayette Chamber or looking to get more involved? Join us on Thursday, February 22 for our Maximize Your Membership event at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the resources available to you through the Chamber, hear about upcoming opportunities to get involved from our subcommittee chairs and ambassadors, and connect with fellow B2B members.

The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with the 2024 City of Lafayette Mayor Gina Dawson on Friday, February 23 at 8am.

Registration is required for Zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdOyvrjMrGNR12CLJZCeOg2YHN6_QfvSR

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.

The Lafayette Chamber is hosting monthly business seminars in 2024 with the intention to educate, train and share real-world knowledge in a classroom environment. Each seminar will be led by a group of respected leaders in their respective fields. 

Free for Members, $35 for non-members. Registration required. Space is limited to 30 attendees.

*This is an indoor event.  

Friday, February 23 - Your Guide to Financial Literacy and Planning          

9am-9:15am – Welcome/Mingle  

9:15am-9:45am – “Diversifying Your Wealth – When All Your Eggs are in One Basket” (Julie Meissner – Treehouse Wealth Advisors)  

How do you build a diversified portfolio when your financial assets are tied up in a single illiquid asset? Especially for business owners, it can be a tricky juggle to take care of personal financial goals and needs and those of their business. We will look at all the steps you can take to achieve diversification and improve your financial health.  

9:45am-10am – BREAK  

10am-11am – “Investing in Your Future” Panel Discussion

Eric Flett, CEO and Principal of Concentric Wealth Management
Investing in Innovation: One of the best ways to build your wealth is to get your money working for you. Eric will offer suggestions on ways to invest in the most innovative companies in the world for as little as $500.

Aran Nafisi, Mortgage Loan Originator at US Bank
Interest Rates: What We Should Expect in 2024 - We will dive into interest rates, the Fed’s latest decisions, and how the mortgage landscape is shaping up thus far in 2024. 

Carolyne Charvoz, Financial Planner & Life Insurance Advisor, MassMutual Northern California
Financial Foundations 

Helena Jones-Kim, CEO HJLC Partners Inc, Senior Mortgage Consultant Cross Country Mortgage NMLS # 332730, HJLC Partners
Demystifying the Path to Homeownership: Alternative financing options for business owners, and moderate-income buyers. Let’s talk about the dream for all program and down payment assistance options. You’ll be surprised at what you might qualify for.     

11am-11:15am – BREAK  

11:15am-11:45am – “Securing Your Legacy” (Kelly Balamuth – Balamuth Law)  

“Estate Planning is your key to securing your assets, protecting your family, and ensuring your final wishes are met. Join Attorney Kelly Balamuth to unlock the essential strategies for effective estate planning, regardless of your wealth status. Discover practical tips on safeguarding your money, understand the importance of regular updates and reviews of your Estate Plan, and gain insights into the comprehensive aspects of estate planning.”  

11:45am-12:00pm – Closing Remarks/Questions

SAVE THE DATE for the next session, same time and location, different topic!
Friday, March 15