August - Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 2012
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Newsletter
Creating a strong local economy • Promoting the community • Providing networking opportunities • Representing the interests of business with government
Mandatory Commercial
Recycling Has Started!
Rock the Plaza Series
The Downtown
Specific Plan
Social Media Workship
Wednesday, August 15, 8:00am
Guest Speaker: Evan Corstorphine
Topic: Internet Security & Password Protection
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
The Downtown Specific Plan is again back
before the City Council for final discussions
and approval. The Chamber Board voted to
support the Plan as presented to the City
Council. There will be some important conversations about building heights, traffic,
circulation and the amount of housing being
allowed in the downtown. You can get all the
recent news on this project by visiting www.
ci.lafayette.ca.us.
17th Annual Lafayette
Art & Wine Festival
East End Medians
and a Round-about
Friday, August 10 - The Floorshakers
Friday, August 17 - Mixed Nuts
Friday, August 24 - Night Fever
All shows begin at 6:00pm in the Lafayette Plaza
(corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Rd.)
Sept. 15-16, Saturday 10-7 and Sunday, 10-6
Downtown Lafayette. There are sponsorships,
spaces and volunteer opportunities still available.
Calling all Directors
Petitions are located in this newsletter. Want to
make a difference for your business and those
around you? Consider submitting a petition to run
for a two year term on the Chamber Board.
Lafayette Green Award Winners
Scott Hampton & Wendy Tamis of Clocks etc.
City Staff has once again received a healthy
grant, this time to continue installing medians on Mt. Diablo Blvd. between 1st Street
and Brown Ave. At a series of public meetings, the staff has also introduced a concept including a round-about located where
Golden Gate Way meets Mt. Diablo Blvd. (at
the Gazebo). Check the city’s website www.
ci.lafayette.ca.us. for details. This project is
moving quickly to begin in 2013. A number
of businesses are opposed to loosing the
“suicide lane” where customers can make
left turns in and out of their businesses. Deliveries also make use of the center lane. The
city council should see this on their agenda
in August. Please address your comments or
concerns to the city council or city Engineer
Tony Coe.
Save the date for our recycling workshop
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
5:30pm • Bank of the West
Mandatory commercial recycling became law on July 1. Specifically, those businesses that generate 4 cubic yards of more
of trash each week, or apartment or condo buildings with 5
units or more, will be required to adopt recycling that will divert 50% or more of their waste. Not sure if your business
generates 4 yards or more per week? Simply check your
garbage bill to see what your garbage container size is multiplied by the number of pick-ups per week to see if it meets
or exceeds 4 yards.
Businesses or buildings that are below the 4 cubic yard or
5 unit thresholds are encouraged but not required to recycle.
Businesses that already have on-going recycling programs or
activities can continue and are encouraged to review and improve these activities to maximize recycling rates.
For those businesses that are not currently recycling and
will need to do so, there is no reason to panic. There is plenty
of time and resources to help your business design and adopt
a recycling practice that fits your needs and budget! Although
the state regulation started on July 1, businesses will have six
months to design and adopt a recycling program or activity.
The Lafayette Chamber Green Committee’s #1 priority is to
work with chamber members and other Lafayette businesses
to help them learn the requirements of the mandatory commercial recycling and the variety of ways that businesses can
respond. Visit the “Lafayette Green” business section on the
Chamber’s website and watch for informative workshops to
be sponsored by the Chamber Green Committee. Business
recycling information, including local recycling services, are
also available at www.wastediversion.org. If you have immediate questions, feel free to email Bart Carr, Green Committee
Chair, at bart@sustainablelafayette.org .
Christopher Beaver, Advertising Manager
Tel: 925-203-8794
Chris.beaver@patch.com
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!
ACCOUNTANTS – CERTIFIED PUBLIC
Rubens Nunnemaker, LLP
1020 Aileen Street, Lafayette, Ca 94549
444-4000 (phone) 444-4001 (fax)
subens@rncpas.com
www.rncpas.com
Contact: Sharon Rubens
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Susan’s Silver Lining
Orinda, Ca 94563
386-0197 (phone)
susanssilverlining@gmail.com
www.susanssilverlining.com
Contact: Susan DiStefano
AIRBRUSH TANNING
Hot Brazil AirbrushTan
1003 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette, Ca 94549
296-9245 (phone)
HotBrazilAirbrushtan@hotmail.com
www.HotBrazilAirbrushtan.com
Contact: Laura Bitterman
CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION
Canyon Construction
925 Country Club Drive, Moraga, Ca 94556
376-3486 (phone) 376-3503 (fax)
info@canyonconstruction.com
www.canyonconstruction.com
Contact: Chris Avant
ANTIQUES
The Bloom Space
3391 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549
(502) 558-2486 (phone)
thebloomspace@gmail.com
www.thebloomspace.com
Contact: Kathleen Burnett
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Lamorinda Theatre Academy
83 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, Ca 94549
385-0354 (phone)
rena@lamorindatheatreacademy.com
www.lamorindatheatreacademy.com
Contact: Rene Wilson
BAKERY
Nothing Bundt Cakes
1551 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
979-9131 (phone) 979-9974 (fax)
walnutcreek@nothingbundtcakes.com
www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Contact: Kellie Sanciangco
FARMER’S MARKET
Urban Village Farmers’ Market Association
38666 Beloit Street, Fremont, Ca 94536
(510)745-7100 (phone) (510)745-7180 (fax)
urbanvillage@earthlink.net
www.urbanvillageonline.com
Contact: Ron Pardini
BEAUTY SALONS & SERVICES
Snippity Chix For Hair
3483 Golden Gate Way, Suite 17A
Lafayette, Ca 94549
818-7880 (phone)
snippitychix@sbcglobal.net
www.snippitychix.com
Contact: Kiki Stack
FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE
& RESTORATION
Servpro of Walnut Creek
1243 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, Ca 94549
930-6690 (phone) 930-7406 (fax)
servpro8778@aol.com
www.servpro.com/
Contact: Scott Lane
CATERING & EVENT PLANNNING
Fuddruckers Catering
1975 Diamond Blvd., #E-260, Concord, Ca 94520
825-1443 (phone)
fuddcatering@yahoo.com
www.fuddruckerscaters.com
Contact: Natalie Gates
FOOD CONCESSION
S & K Wings
Pinole, Ca 94564
(510) 872-5173 (phone)
Snk_wings@yahoo.com
www.skwings.com
Contact: Marc Sondersen
CHIROPRACTORS
Healthwise Chiropractic Center
3676 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549
284-5581 (phone) 284-5503 (fax)
DrJeremySteel@HealthWiseCC.com
www.healthwisecc.com
Contact: Jeremy Steel
Street Dogs
3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #297, Lafayette, Ca 94549
482-5510 (phone)
streetdogtruck@gmail.com
www.streetdogtruck.com
Contact: Maudie Silverman
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GOLD, COINS, SILVER &
ESTATE JEWLERY
The Golden Egg
3483 Golden Gate Way, Suite 2A
Lafayette, Ca 94549
299-1878 (phone) 566-7677 (fax)
jennjamess@gmail.com
www.eastbaygoldbuyers.com
Contact: Jennifer James
GRAPHIC ARTS/DESIGN
Amy Dryer Design
3377 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94520
283-9687 (phone)
famousadd@aol.com
Contact: Amy Dryer
HANDBAGS & EXECUTIVE
ACCESSORIES
GlitzSee
P.O. Box 1517, Lafayette, Ca 94549
478-8010 (phone) 523-3176 (fax)
marylee@glitzsee.com
www.glitzsee.com
Contact: Marylee Guinon
HEALTH CARE / WELLNESS
Tara Natural Medicine
3186 Old Tunnel Road, Lafayette, Ca 94549
949-8604 (phone) 949-8436 (fax)
timothy.schwaiger@gmail.com
www.taranaturalmedicine.com
Contact: Timothy Schwaiger, NMD, MA
ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT
Cold Stone Creamery Pleasant Hill
60 Crescent Drive, Suite J, Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523
519-3670 (phone) 849-6779 (fax)
stevecoburn@comcast.net
www.coldstonecakes.com
Contact: Steve Coburn
INSURANCE SERVICES
John Hannum, MBA - Farmers Insurance
3355 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549
283-6440 (phone) 283-9962 (fax)
jhannum@farmersagent.com
www.farmersagent.com/jhannum
Contact: John Hannum
Kyra Kizirian & Associates –
Genworth Financial
P.O. Box 17, Lafayette, Ca 94549
299-2888 (phone) 299-6939 (fax)
Kyra@KyraKizirian.com
www.KyraKizirian.com
Contact: Kyra Kizirian continuted...
INSURANCE SERVICES
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New York Life Insurance Company,
Jeff Ward, JD – Agent
Lafayette, Ca 94549
322-4593 (phone) 809-7099 (fax)
jward2@ft.newyorklife.com
www.newyorklife.com
Contact: Jeff Ward
MARRIAGE, FAMILY, CHILD
& INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST
Jodi Schiller, M.A., MFTI
3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite A200
Lafayette, Ca 94549
297-5305 (phone)
Jodi@Lafayettetherapist.com
www.lafayettetherapist.com
Contact: Jodi Schiller, M.A., MFTI
MEDIA PLANNING
e-mediaworks, llc
961 Moraga Road, Suite B, Lafayette, Ca 94549
299-2173 (phone) 299-2175 (fax)
mwlizb@aol.com
www.emediaworksllc.com
Contact: Liz Bostwick
May Mixer
Lafayette’s Round Table Pizza
June Mixer
The Nut Factory
Wanda Coplan, Greg Kutsuris and Alex Diaz of
Lafayette’s Round Table Pizza at 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Dan Aiman, Cheryl Kennedy, Mike Kearney Jr.,
Pam Paxton-Eis, and Laura Williams of The Nut Factory
located at 3477 Golden Gate Way.
Ribbon
Cutting
& Grand
Opening
Mike’s
Auto Body
Mike Rose, family and friends celebrate with chamber members
and guests at their new location at 3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS /
LESSONS / REPAIR
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, Ca 94549
268-8226 (phone)
Stevie@mightyfineguitars.com
www.mightyfineguitars.com
Contact: Stevie Coyle
SIGNS
Fast Signs
15 Vivian Drive, Suite A, Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523
686-0771 (phone) 686-0775 (fax)
16@fastsigns.com
www.fastsigns.com/16
Contact: Tom Wise
PET SERVICES
Camp Lisa Dog Sitting
1260 Bollinger Canyon Road
Moraga, Ca 94556
631-1063 (phone)
LisaGG.CL@gmail.com
www.CampLisaMoragaandAussiestoo.com
Contact: Lisa Gillett
SKIN CARE SERVICES / PRODUCTS
Jeunesse Global
Brentwood, Ca 94513
989-6562 (phone) 679-7102 (fax)
mark-lamm@att.net
www.markt212.jeunesseglobal.com
Contact: Mark Lamm
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography by Timothy D. Manning
Lafayette, Ca 94549
683-0725 (phone) 939-3915 (fax)
Timothy@manningmagic.com
www.manningmagic.com
Contact: Timothy Manning
SOLAR PRODUCTS/INSTALLATION
DC Solar Distribution, Inc.
135 Mason Circle, Suite A, Concord, Ca 94520
203-1088 (phone)
pcarpoff@dcsolardistribution.com
www.dcsolardistribtuion.com
Contact: Paulette Carpoff
(925) 818-8000
www.kurtpiper.com
RESTAURANTS
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTATION
Il Giardino
Madeline Salocks Web Development
3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549 Lafayette, Ca 94549
283-3869 (phone)
915-0846 (phone)
Puma_als@sbcglobal.net
madelinesalocks@yahoo.com
www.thegiardino.com
www.madelinesalocks.com
Contact: Andres Lorenzana
Contact: Madeline Salocks
Open 7 days a week
5am - 2:30pm
925.283.2397
1018 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette
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Renewing Members
More than Thirty Years
Desco Development Co.
The Grapevine – Coupon Books
More than Twenty-five Years
Hamlin Cleaners
Happy Days Learning Center
Lamorinda Floors
Lamorinda Optometry
RoundUp Saloon
Squirrel’s Coffee Shop
More than Twenty Years
Dr. Suzanne L. Dudeck, MS, Ph.D., MSCP
Fastframe of Lafayette
Kelly World Travel
R. Bruce Ballentine
Robert J. Kent and Assoc.
Stanley E. Smith Insurance Agency
Town Hall Theatre Co. of Lafayette
More than Fifteen Years
Amarin Thai Cuisine
Clean Sweep Housekeeping
Oakwood Athletic Club
Old Firehouse School
Performance And Realization (PAR)
Robert Jenson Salon
Sew Fine Interiors
Sturtevant Enterprises
U.S. Postal Service
Wendy Tamis, Harpist
More than Ten Years
Alain Pinel Realtors – Diane Reilly
Art of Smile – Family & Cosmetic
Dentistry
Diablo Publications
Friends of the Lafayette Library &
Learning Center
Generations in Jazz
Hospice of the East Bay
Lafayette German Car Repair continued...
April, May and June 2012
More than Ten Years
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Lamorinda Moms
Merchant Services of Lafayette
Millies Kitchen
Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise
Saint Mary’s College of California
St. Perpetua Church
Wine Thieves
More than Five Years
Alain Pinel Realtors
Altera Design & Remodeling, Inc.
Ameriprise Financial
Bodin Associates
Bonny Weil, General Contractor
Central Self Storage
CVS Pharmacy
Dechen Designs
Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc.
Lamorinda Auto Detailing
LLP Meetings & Conferences, LLC
Mike Hutslar
Neptune Society of No. California
Pacific Union International, Inc.
Premier Kitchens
RE/MAX Accord – Mark Shaw
Risk Concepts Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Skin Care by Timberly
Soroptimist International of 24-680
Sustainable Lafayette
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
Tax Buddha
The Springstone School
Village Associates Real Estate
Walnut Creek Magazine
More than One Year
Alta Bates Summit Women’s Health Center
Alternatives For Animals
Arbor Building Group, Inc.
Balco Properties
Bath Simple continued...
More than One Year
continued...
Berkeley Cardiovascular Medical Group
Brad Piatt, M.D. / Inview Imaging
Chevalier Restaurant
Collectors Choice Antiques
D/A Financial Group
David Babcock & Associates
Dana Green Team – Pacific Union Int’l
Eldercare Services
Elegant Door & Window
Elmwood Stationers
East West Kung Fu
Flare de Hair
Gold Coast Chamber Players
GNU Group
John F. Kennedy University
Karin Lechner Designs
KW Builders, Inc.
Lamorinda Music & Gifts
LeapFrog Plumbing &
Home Improvement
Local Happenings Magazine
Mechanics Bank
Moises Gomez & Associates
NewSpring College Funding
No Trace Shredding
Northwestern Mutual
Patelco Credit Union
Patxi’s Pizza
People & Properties Sotheby’s
Intl. Realty
Pet and Home Care
Proverbs Foods
Robin S. Fox, Social Media Coach
Springwood Builders
The French Bakers, Café & Tea House
The Heritage Pointe Sr. Apt. Homes
WomenSing
Yankee Pier
Youth Homes, Inc.
Zahra Boutique Salon