Chamber Events

If you are a new Lafayette Chamber member, new owner or employee in an already existing member business join us for a New Member Orientation.

We offer these twice a month here at our Chamber offices, the 2nd Tuesday at 10am and the 4th Wednesday at 3pm. We are located at 251 Lafayette Circle Ste 150, Lafayette CA 94549.

Each event is limited to 5 attendees and will last no longer than one hour. Please register with your Member account using the link below. If you are having trouble logging in please contact us.

We will not take walk-ins. If the registration button is no longer shown below, registration is full for this meeting. Please email Rebekah at Rebekah@LafayetteChamber.org to be added to the waitlist.

Don’t forget to bring your business cards and/or promotional materials to share with others and to leave on our membership wall. And come prepared to have your photo taken!

Come learn how to maximize your membership and how to get involved! Not a member? Click here to join: www.lafayettechamber.org/join.

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. Each Tuesday appointment must be scheduled by Thursday of the previous week to give Chamber staff and Mike Harris sufficient notice.

SCORE also offers free and low cost workshops. VIEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULE HERE

Lafayette Business Women will be meet to celebrate the holidays at Little Seeds, Wednesday, November 20, 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!      

Community Thanksgiving Breakfast

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 speakers.

Registration required, no walk-ups.

GUEST SPEAKER: Gaby Ghorbani, Founder and Executive Director, Pledge To Humanity

Seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist of 25+ years, Gaby was born and raised in Mexico before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. Driven to create positive change, Gaby founded Pledge to Humanity to provide local and global volunteer opportunities for students and empower them to become compassionate changemakers. To date, Pledge to Humanity has empowered 10K+ students and worked with at least 30 nonprofit organizations.

Gaby's dedication to philanthropy is showcased in her establishment of Sueños Amor y Esperanza in Jalisco, Mexico, an after-school community center for under-resourced children. Her commitment to sustainable social impact and empowering people of all ages is at the core of her mission. 

In 2017, Gaby demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit and humanitarian values by founding jewelry social enterprise, Love You More. Through every purchase, customers acquire beautiful jewelry, while contributing to local and global philanthropic causes. Gaby's ventures exemplify how business acumen can be intertwined with social responsibility, creating a ripple effect of positive impact. 

Awards & Honorable Mentions:
- Charity of the year Danville Chamber of commerce 2024
- California Nonprofit of the Year 2023
- Lamorinda Moms Charity of the Year 2023/24 and 2024/25
- Threads of Hope Recipient 2017 & Judge since 2018
- SRVUSD Tri-Valley Leadership Conference Nonprofit Charity 2020 & 2024
- CPC Charity Partner Ambassador
- Diablo Magazine: Women to Watch 2017
- People Magazine: Heroes Among Us 2017

Pledge to Humanity
The heartbeat of our mission is to:
• Improve quality of life for children, youth, and families in need.
• Empower and educate children and people of all ages to give back to their communities by bringing the concept of philanthropy into our school systems, groups and workplaces
• Better the local community through financial support and volunteerism.
• Establish affiliations with global organizations with the intent of making a worldwide impact.

The morning will kick off at 7:00 AM on Thursday, November 21. Board President Katie Santos will deliver the welcome, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Gina Dawson. Pastor Peter Whitelock of Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church will offer the invocation and benediction. Carrie Barlow, President of the Board for Pledge to Humanity, will provide the introduction. Breakfast will be catered by Sunrise Bistro and Catering.

Tickets are $45 each. Tables of 8 can be reserved for $360 each.  

Friday, November 29, 2024

Hours vary by store. 

Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses. It’s a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” consumer frenzy. Also, it’s a way to show your support for your local economy and commitment to the Choose Indie Local movement. So, plan to wear PLAID the day after Thanksgiving! Learn more about the movement here. 

View participating businesses HERE!

REGISTER FOR A REMINDER (below) and be one of the first to know about upcoming Chamber events by being subscribed to the Lafayette Chamber’s events email blasts. For registering, you will be entered to win 2 tickets to the Taste of Lafayette, a sold out event to be held May 20, 2025. 

If you are a local business interested in participating, please reach out to the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce: (925) 284-7404 or  info@lafayettechamber.org.

About the Lafayette Chamber's Retail Committee

The intention of the sub-committee is to support the growth and success of the retail businesses in our local community. The sub-committee plans to curate special events this year that will showcase our retail businesses with the goal of continuing to cultivate a vibrant and thriving downtown.

Have you seen the Lafayette Chamber's Dining & Gift Guide? Click here for interactive PDF>

This FREE, fun, family-friendly celebration includes Santa sightings, free train rides on the Lafayette Express, official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, kid’s activities, holiday treats and more! Arrive early and plan to stay!

Festivities begin at 4pm when Santa is scheduled to parade along Golden Gate Way starting at the Lafayette Historical Society and arriving at Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road) at 4:30pm. A must-not-miss for the little ones! 

The “It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette” Holiday Celebration event is presented by the Lafayette Chamber, and sponsored by local Lafayette Realtor The Dana Green Team, Branagh Development, and the City of Lafayette who together are also hosting the environmentally-friendly downtown Lafayette twinkle lights for the Holiday Season. 

Learn more at https://lafayettechamber.org/holiday.

If you are a new Lafayette Chamber member, new owner or employee in an already existing member business join us for a New Member Orientation.

We offer these twice a month here at our Chamber offices, the 2nd Tuesday at 10am and the 4th Wednesday at 3pm. We are located at 251 Lafayette Circle Ste 150, Lafayette CA 94549.

Each event is limited to 5 attendees and will last no longer than one hour. Please register with your Member account using the link below. If you are having trouble logging in please contact us.

We will not take walk-ins. If the registration button is no longer shown below, registration is full for this meeting. Please email Rebekah at Rebekah@LafayetteChamber.org to be added to the waitlist.

Don’t forget to bring your business cards and/or promotional materials to share with others and to leave on our membership wall. And come prepared to have your photo taken!

Come learn how to maximize your membership and how to get involved! Not a member? Click here to join: www.lafayettechamber.org/join.

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. Each Tuesday appointment must be scheduled by Thursday of the previous week to give Chamber staff and Mike Harris sufficient notice.

SCORE also offers free and low cost workshops. VIEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULE HERE

Lafayette Chamber's Holiday Mixer!

Join us Wednesday, December 11, 2024 for the Lafayette Chamber's Holiday Mixer! Appetizers will be provided by Merrill Gardens.

Registration required - THIS MIXER IS FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER ONLY!

$10 for Lafayette Chamber members in advance. $20 at the door. Includes hors d'oeuvres, one drink ticket and live music!

"Friends" of the Chamber should contact us for registration. 

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. Each Tuesday appointment must be scheduled by Thursday of the previous week to give Chamber staff and Mike Harris sufficient notice.

SCORE also offers free and low cost workshops. VIEW WORKSHOP SCHEDULE HERE

Taste of Lafayette tickets to go onsale approximately March 3, 2025. 

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About the Taste of Lafayette

Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll!  Friends, Food & Entertainment

The “stroll” begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Will call will be at Lafayette Plaza 5pm-7pm. Participating restaurants are open for tasting 5:30pm-7:30pm. Evening includes music in Lafayette Plaza. 

Tickets are required to enjoy "tastes" throughout the stroll. Ticket price is $70 EARLY BIRD; $75 ON/AFTER APRIL 1 (plus convenience fee) and must be purchased online with a credit card using link below. No tickets are required to enjoy the music in Lafayette Plaza, we encourage non-ticket holders to bring a picnic or order takeout from one of our Chamber member restaurants!

What is the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable. IF this event is cancelled due to health code guidelines we will hold your ticket and reservation for the rescheduled date.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to participate?
There is no age limit to participate. But please note YOU will need to show ID at the Plaza Bar, and any restaurants/bars/stores serving alcohol.

What are my transportation/parking options getting to the event?
A map of the participating restaurants will be on your Passport. Event is within walking distance of Lafayette's BART station. All parking meters will be in effect. Public parking is located throughout Downtown Lafayette. 

When can I pickup my Passport?
Passport pickup is scheduled for:

251 Lafayette Circle Parking Lot:
Monday, 5/19, 10am-6pm
Tuesday, 5/20, 10am-1pm

Lafayette Plaza Park:
Tuesday, 5/20, 5:00pm-6:30pm 

Thank you to our sponsors and participating restaurants. This is a fundraising event for the Lafayette Chamber and the Community Foundation of Lafayette. Learn more HERE>

Hungry now??? View our Dining & Shopping Guide HERE.  

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