November/December - Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

November/December 2013
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Newsletter
Creating a strong local economy • Promoting the community • Providing networking opportunities • Representing the interests of business with government
STAY HOME FOR
THE HOLIDAYS
Turn on the Lights and let the Shopping
Begin Friday, Dec. 6, 4-7pm – Plaza Park
- A season of Gratitude
The gathering of Lafayette’s Tribes will begin at
4pm and wrap up about 7pm. A full schedule
includes a visit from Santa, a Tree of Gratitude
with a chance for families to put their name up
on the tree, music, singing, entertainment, refreshments and activities for the children. This
event is made possible by the Dana Green
Team – Pacific Union International and Branagh
Development. Dana Green and Matt Branagh
have agreed to step up and pay for the holiday
“twinkle lights” this year. In the spirit of giving,
we are building this event around their generosity. We have invited many of our non-profits to
join us giving you a chance to give as well before
the end of the year. Check the chamber website
for the complete program.
Business Person of the YearSave the Date
Please mark you calendar for January 25, 2014
for the annual Chamber dinner. Hear from
Mayor Don Tatzin as he delivers the “State of
the City” address. Welcome the New Chamber Board and President elect Stacy Spell.
Then celebrate with our 2014 Business Person
of the Year. The Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa
is the place. You can find a nomination form in
this newsletter. Please nominate someone you
feel is worthy of this honor.
Business Expo 2013
The chamber is proud to partner with the Pleasant
Hill, Concord, Hispanic and Martinez Chambers
for the annual Business Expo, set for Thursday,
November 7, 4:00-7:00pm at the Crown Plaza
Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord. A great
place to meet, network or better yet share your
business with hundreds of visitors. There may a
space left for you. Contact Barbara Gilmore at
925-284-7404 for details.
35th Annual Community
Thanksgiving Breakfast
Join the business community, residents and community leaders on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, 7am at
Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane.
Registration forms can be found inserted in
the newsletter or visit www.lafayettechambr.org.
This year’s guest speaker is Tom Frainer, Cofounder and Co-owner of Semifreddi’s Bakery.
Music will be provided by the Bradley School of
Music. Dave’s Cuisine will be providing breakfast. This is our last chance to visit with your
friends in the community before we get swept up
in Holiday Madness.
Enjoy food from many of our award winning restaurants and caterers. Get recognized and bring a
raffle prize. So let’s get into the spirit, and let the
spirits get into you. The mixer is $10 for members
and $20 for non-members. Bring at least 3 canned
items for the Food Bank and admission is free.
Healthy Lifestyles Fair
Tuesday, November 19 • 5-7pm
Oakwood Athletic Club
Twenty four health and wellness providers will assemble to meet and serve our
community in a free public information and service
health fair. This is a chance for community members to talk about their health concerns and meet
providers that can assist them in their quest for a
healthier life!
Presented by Oakwood Athletic Club, LamorindaWeb, Behmer & Steel Family Chiropractic
and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Lafayette Physical Therapy, Cobain Orthodontics, HCR Manor Care and Care Indeed.
Check sponsors and add for information visit
www.HealthyLamorinda.com
Annual Holiday Mixer
Wednesday, December 11
5:30-7:30pm • CitiBank
The Holiday Season madness takes a break for
one evening and we invite you to be there. Join us
at Citi Bank, 3528 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (next to Metro
Lafayette) for food, fun, beverages and our big holiday raffle. This is the mixer you don’t want to miss.
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RIBBON CUTTING
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 103 • Lafayette, CA 94549 • (925) 284-7404 • www.lafayettechamber.org
Questions on chamber membership – barbara@lafayettechamber.org
New Member WELCOME!
CEMETERY
Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District
3285 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549
284-1353 (phone) 284-4144 (fax)
alcdist@pacbell.net
www.alamolafayettecemetery.org
Contact: Patricia Howard
DENTISTS / ORTHODONTICS / IMPLANT
COSMETIC / TEETH WHITENING
Your Perfect Smile
3483 Golden Gate Way, #16
Lafayette, Ca 94549
826-6463 (phone)
teresak@mysmilelabs.com
www.mysmilelabs.com/yourperfectsmile
Contact: Teresa Ketterman
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR
AccuTech Solutions
Lafayette, Ca 94549
297-5024 (phone)
john@accutechbayarea.com
http://accutechbayarea.com
Contact: John Cornell
FOOD TRUCK
The Melt
San Francisco, Ca 94105
(877) 250-6358 (phone)
rplofker@fhishsicrc.com
www.themelt.com
Contact: Rebecca Plofker
GOURMET FOODS / FOOD PRODUCTS
Specialty Greens
Lafayette, Ca 94549
360-7854 (phone)
specialtygreens@yahoo.com
www.specialtygreens.com
Contact: Patty Phaneuf
HEARING AIDS
Future Hearing Inc.
950 Hough Ave., Suite C
Lafayette, Ca 94549
385-0735 (phone) 385-0293 (fax)
emily@futurehearingnow.com
www.futurehearingnow.com
Contact: Emily Hofilena
RIBBON CUTTING
Lafayette Beauty Store
HUMAN RESOURCES
California Human Resources LLC
201 Lafayette Circle, Suite 200
Lafayette, Ca 94549
(808)398-6288 (phone)
mdelaney@ca-hr.com
www.ca-hr.com
Contact: Matthew Delaney
Premier Staffing, Inc.
505 14th Street, 9th Floor
Oakland, Ca 94612
(510)452-2211
annieb@pstaffing.com
www.pstaffing.com
Contact: Annie Benisch
INSURANCE SERVICES
The Prudential Insurance
Company of America
2010 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 240
San Ramon, Ca 94583
302-4019 (phone) 355-3081 (fax)
cheryl.monemi@prudential.com
http://prudential.com
Contact: Cheryl Monemi
MOTGAGE LENDING /SERVICES
RPM Mortgage
3240 Stone Valley Rd. West
Alamo, Ca 94507
552-3892 (phone) (866)895-1109 (fax)
hunter@rpm-mtg.com
www.rpm-motg.com/hunter
Contact: Hunter Marckwardt
OPTOMETRISTS
Orinda Optometry Group
20 Orinda Way
Orinda, Ca 94563
253-1320 (phone) 253-1939 (fax)
office@orindaoptometrygroup.com
www.orindaoptometrygroup.com
Contact: Kelly Shintani
REAL ESTATE / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Coldwell Banker
L.Duson-J. Jones Group
5 Moraga Way
Orinda, Ca 94563
(415) 297-2680 (phone)
Jeanne.jones@cbnorcal.com
Contact: Larry Duson
REAL ESTATE /
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (cont.)
Jane Smith Homes–
Dudum Real Estate Group
1910 Olympic Blvd., #100
Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
998-1914 (phone)
Jane@JaneSmithHomes.com
www.JaneSmithHomes.com
Contact: Jane Smith
PHYSICIANS / SURGEONS
Berkeley Cardiovascular
Medical Group
3466 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #C100
Lafayette, Ca 94549
(510) 549-4220 (phone) (510) 433- 0744 (fax)
www.bcvmg.com
Contact: Dr. Michael Tsang
POLITICIAN
Tim Sbranti for Assembly
P.O. Box 5202
Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
289-8461 (phone)
info@timsbranti.com
www.timsbranti.com
Contact: Michelle Henry
SOLAR PRODUCTS / INSTALLATION
American Solar Connection
1136 Saranap Avenue
Walnut Creek, Ca 94595
(877)406-0055 (phone)
theteam@americansolarconnection.com
www.americansolarconnection.com
Contact: Jeff Richards
UTILITIES
AmBit Energy
Lafayette, Ca 94549
(817) 366-4589 (phone)
esther@saveonambit.com
www.lowenergybill.myambit.com
Contact: Esther Spina
Renewing Members
August & September 2013
More than Forty Years
Futures Explored
More than Twenty-Five Years
Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
The UPS Store
More than Twenty Years
Terracorp Management &
Real Estate Services
More than Fifteen Years
Clean Sweep Housekeeping
Cortese Investment Company
Greg’s Automotive & Muffler Repair
I.D.E.A.L. Financial Services
Jackson’s Wines & Spirits
Lafayette Art Gallery
Temple Isaiah
Town Center Apartments
Westamerica Bank
More than Ten Years
Aegis Assisted Living of Moraga
Better Care Choices
Bodin Associates
Cartridge World Walnut Creek
Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage –
Dick Holt
Douglah Designs, Inc.
ResCare HomeCare
Specialtees an Erin Paige Boutique
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
Wine Thieves
More than Five Years
Alain Pinel Realtors
C&M Party Props
Dudum Financial &
Insurance Services, Inc.
Floral Arts Florist
Foster Media, Inc.
Julie Barlier, Empire Realty Associates
LoveBugs Salon
More than Five Years cont.
Metro Lafayette
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Renaissance Club Sport
Ring Construction, Inc.
Tom Romaneck Painting Co.
Vibhuti Patel, D.D.S., Inc.
Walnut Creek Marriott Hotel
White Song Incorporated
More than One Year
Alain Pinel Realtors – Karen Richardson
Art & Science of Eyewear
Bath Simple LLC
California Shakespeare Theater
Care Indeed, Inc.
Champlin Wireless Communications
Cobain Orthodontics
Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage –
Jason Evans
Collectors Choice Antiques
Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology
Medical Group
Founders Grove
Heavenly Greens
John Hannum, MBA – Farmers
Insurance Group
Keith R. Gronback, D.D.S., Inc.
Mara’s Pasta
Monument Crisis Center
Pet and Home Care
Radstons Office City
Restoration PIANO by Benjamins
Piano Tuning
Rossi’s Tennis & Running
Shimmy Dreams Belly Dance
Solar Technologies
Soloway Fiduciaries, Inc.
Storage Mobility of California –
LLC PODS
Tara Natural Medicine
The Solar Company
TITAN Real Estate Investments –
Mortgage Broker
Tom O’Sullivan, CPA
UFC Gym
Venture Men’s Goods
Lafayette Chamber’s Young
Professionals Group
This group, which is a branch of the Lafayette Chamber of
Commerce, hosts a wide variety of entertaining and educational events to help take our younger members to the next
level in their carriers. It is designed for the younger crowd
ranging in age from 21-39 years old. This is a place where
young professionals can tap into our local biz community
and really develop relationships that will be with them for
the rest of our lives. Always open to new ideas...
With a number of “meet-ups” under their belts, they are
now planning to expand their reach. You can find this group
on http://www.meetup.com/Young-Professionals-GroupLafayette-CA/
Entrepreneur’s Club
Begins it’s 8th Year
A Chamber sponsored program where small business owners and managers can share ideas and solve problems that
are specific to their business. Practical lessons and information are presented for personal development. Connections and alliances are made creating an ongoing learning
community. With over 700 Entrepreneurs attending over
the years, this group is still going strong with meetings here
at the Chamber office, on the 3rd Thursday morning of each
month. Beginning at 8:30am for coffee and then our short
meeting and speaker from 8:50 – 9:30am. On November
21, we are happy to present Tonya Marie Amos of Aspire
Pilates Center. Then on December 19, join us for our annual Holiday Party. Surround yourself with self – starters
and creative minds.
LUNCH • BREAKFAST • LUNCH •
Open 7 days a week
5am - 2:30pm
925.283.2397
1018 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette
BREAKFAST
LUNCH • BREAKFAST
LUNCH • BREAKFAST
More than Forty-Five Years
Diablo Foods, Inc.
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • BREAKFAST • LUNCH
SEPTEMBER MIXER
Blodgett’s
Abby Carpet & Flooring
OCTOBER MIXER
GIVE THE GIFT OF CHOICE!
Your gift recipients will be able to choose their
favorite downtown locations. The Gift Card is
personalized with an imprint of the recipient’s
name and a brief message (Happy Birthday,
Congratulations etc.) and the purchaser can
choose from 5 Lafayette theme designs.
Kids will love this because it looks just
like a grown up card with their name imprinted right on it! Grownups will love it to
because they will know you took the time to
have it personalized just for them!
Finally a great way to give a gift and
all the money is spent right here in Dowtown Lafayette. Shopping Local matters!
TRY LAFAYETTE FIRST!
http://www.lafayettechamber.org/about/giftcard/
Lafayette Library
& Learning Center
Did you miss out on joining this program? It’s not
too late. Contact us at info@lafayettechamber.org
2014-2015
Business & Community
Directory
In the next couple of months you will be receiving a mailing from the Chamber about
verifying your business listing for our 20142015 Business and Community Directory.
This popular directory is delivered to every
home in Lafayette. In addition to information on our Lafayette community, we list
our Chamber member businesses twice –
in the category listings and the alphabetical
listings. There will also be opportunity for
advertising – from business card ads to full
page ads in black and white or color. More
information to follow.