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Walnut Creek On Ice
Walnut Creek On Ice Has Been Extended Through January 23rd
Get Your Skate On!
December 10, 2021 - January 23, 2022
Open daily rain or shine.
Find all the cool skating information, including details for drop-in hockey fans, on the Walnut Creek On Ice website.
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Trip to Sicily
Join us as we head to Sicily! Tour includes visiting the cities of Palermo, Cefalu, Erice, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa, and Taormina.
Price Includes: Round Trip Airfare; Four Star Hotel Accommodations; Breakfast daily; 4 Dinners; and 2 Lunches; Sightseeing and Guided Tours; Entrance Fees; English Speaking Tour Manager; Deluxe Touring Coach for all transfers, tours, excursions; Headphones on guided tours; all local taxes and service charges. ALL TIPPING and Gratuities.
Pre-trip to the Tuscia Region and Post–trip to Malta available.
Click here to meet Davide Agrusa, our tour guide.
Click here to download brochure
Missed the presentation? Click here to download the power point.
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Chamber Orientation Meeting
Chamber Orientation Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 26th
4pm - 5pmJoin us at our orientation for new members, existing members and prospective members. This meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, programs, and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking and ways to get involved.
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Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!
Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!
Thursday, February 10th – 12:15pmWe welcome business owners and professionals in the East Bay.Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce for our monthly virtual speed networking series which is unlike Zoom.
Say hello to friends in the business community. Build new business contacts. All members & non-members are welcome at this FREE event. If this is your first time using Blitzr, please set up a profile (takes five minutes). Help us spread the word by inviting business owners and professionals you know. Contact Linda Vesneski for help if needed - 925-934-2007 x 105 or send a message here.
Thanks to The Light Digital for spearheading this official Chamber event.
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Civic Affairs
Creating World Class Innovation
Hubs in the Walnut Creek Region.
The present state of the Life Science and
Food Tech Industries
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
9:00am-10:00am Virtually
Meet Our Guests Speakers
Director of Global Facilities, Facilities and Real Estate
Real Estate, Capital Projects Project Executive
Zymergen Zagar Consulting
Our expert panel tackles the present state of the Life Science and Food Tech industries in the East Bay.
Whether there are opportunities to attract these industries to the I-680 corridor and what should cities do to best position themselves to attract and expand more Life Science and Food Tech industries.
Click Here to view the recording.
Moderator: Edward Del Beccaro
Executive Vice President
San Francisco Bay Area | TRI Commercial
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Business & Social Hour (BASH)
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting for El Charro 1947 In Walnut Creek! We will gather to welcome El Charro 1947 and network in person for our January BASH.
Thursday, January 27th
5:30pm – 7pm -
Leadership Contra Costa
Leadership Class 2020
Back row, left to right: Kevin Marstall, City of Concord; Justin Ezell, City of Concord; David Sachs, David N. Sachs Photography & Film; Robert Lutz, Tony La Russa’s – ARF; Ryan Pursley, City of Concord; Chip Griffin, City of Walnut Creek; Patience Ofodu, MPA Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa – East Bay Works
Middle row, left to right: Michelle Monaco, Mechanics Bank; Betsy Burkhart, City of Walnut Creek; Rebecca Cushing, The Seven Hills School; Lisa Mendes, Mendes Weed, LLP; Kathryn Reisinger, City of Walnut Creek; Elizabeth Orcutt, Diablo Regional Arts Association; Ruby Horta, County Connection
Front row, left to right: Kara Galindo, City of Martinez; Jenna Elkins, State Assembly District 14; Monisha Merchant, Lotus Advisory Ltd., LLC; Joelle Fockler, City of Concord; Dulce Petagara, Jacklyn Snyder, Marcus and Millichap; Carry Warner, CalFoods Logistics; Marie Suvansin, City of Concord Not pictured: Libby Eppinga, Cancer Support Community
Proven Asset to Our Community
For 34 years Leadership Contra Costa has been helping identify and prepare community leaders. With an alumni roster of more than 700-800 graduates, including former Mayors of Walnut Creek Loella Haskew, Cindy Silva and Kathy Hicks, former Assemblywoman Lynne Leach, former Concord Mayor, Lou Rosas; Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder; and Ret. Superior Court Judge Harlan Grossman, this program has proven to be an asset to the community and society.
The class members have also included Jay Lifson from the Lafayette Chamber
and Steve Van Dorn from the Pleasanton Chamber. As the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau expands the emphasis on regional collaboration, Leadership Contra Costa provides a unique opportunity for furthering this effort.Program begins September 2022. Click here to apply!
Walnut Creek On Ice Has Been Extended Through January 23rd
Get Your Skate On!
December 10, 2021 - January 23, 2022
Open daily rain or shine.
Find all the cool skating information, including details for drop-in hockey fans, on the Walnut Creek On Ice website.
Join us as we head to Sicily! Tour includes visiting the cities of Palermo, Cefalu, Erice, Piazza Armerina, Siracusa, and Taormina.
Price Includes: Round Trip Airfare; Four Star Hotel Accommodations; Breakfast daily; 4 Dinners; and 2 Lunches; Sightseeing and Guided Tours; Entrance Fees; English Speaking Tour Manager; Deluxe Touring Coach for all transfers, tours, excursions; Headphones on guided tours; all local taxes and service charges. ALL TIPPING and Gratuities.
Pre-trip to the Tuscia Region and Post–trip to Malta available.
Click here to meet Davide Agrusa, our tour guide.
Click here to download brochure
Missed the presentation? Click here to download the power point.
Chamber Orientation Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 26th
4pm - 5pm
Join us at our orientation for new members, existing members and prospective members. This meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, programs, and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking and ways to get involved.
Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!
Thursday, February 10th – 12:15pm
We welcome business owners and professionals in the East Bay.
Join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce for our monthly virtual speed networking series which is unlike Zoom.
Say hello to friends in the business community. Build new business contacts. All members & non-members are welcome at this FREE event. If this is your first time using Blitzr, please set up a profile (takes five minutes). Help us spread the word by inviting business owners and professionals you know. Contact Linda Vesneski for help if needed - 925-934-2007 x 105 or send a message here.
Thanks to The Light Digital for spearheading this official Chamber event.
Creating World Class Innovation
Hubs in the Walnut Creek Region.
The present state of the Life Science and
Food Tech Industries
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
9:00am-10:00am Virtually
Meet Our Guests Speakers
Director of Global Facilities, Facilities and Real Estate
Real Estate, Capital Projects Project Executive
Zymergen Zagar Consulting
Our expert panel tackles the present state of the Life Science and Food Tech industries in the East Bay.
Whether there are opportunities to attract these industries to the I-680 corridor and what should cities do to best position themselves to attract and expand more Life Science and Food Tech industries.
Click Here to view the recording.
Moderator: Edward Del Beccaro
Executive Vice President
San Francisco Bay Area | TRI Commercial
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting for El Charro 1947 In Walnut Creek! We will gather to welcome El Charro 1947 and network in person for our January BASH.
Thursday, January 27th
5:30pm – 7pm
Leadership Class 2020
Back row, left to right: Kevin Marstall, City of Concord; Justin Ezell, City of Concord; David Sachs, David N. Sachs Photography & Film; Robert Lutz, Tony La Russa’s – ARF; Ryan Pursley, City of Concord; Chip Griffin, City of Walnut Creek; Patience Ofodu, MPA Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa – East Bay Works
Middle row, left to right: Michelle Monaco, Mechanics Bank; Betsy Burkhart, City of Walnut Creek; Rebecca Cushing, The Seven Hills School; Lisa Mendes, Mendes Weed, LLP; Kathryn Reisinger, City of Walnut Creek; Elizabeth Orcutt, Diablo Regional Arts Association; Ruby Horta, County Connection
Front row, left to right: Kara Galindo, City of Martinez; Jenna Elkins, State Assembly District 14; Monisha Merchant, Lotus Advisory Ltd., LLC; Joelle Fockler, City of Concord; Dulce Petagara, Jacklyn Snyder, Marcus and Millichap; Carry Warner, CalFoods Logistics; Marie Suvansin, City of Concord Not pictured: Libby Eppinga, Cancer Support Community
Proven Asset to Our Community
For 34 years Leadership Contra Costa has been helping identify and prepare community leaders. With an alumni roster of more than 700-800 graduates, including former Mayors of Walnut Creek Loella Haskew, Cindy Silva and Kathy Hicks, former Assemblywoman Lynne Leach, former Concord Mayor, Lou Rosas; Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder; and Ret. Superior Court Judge Harlan Grossman, this program has proven to be an asset to the community and society.
The class members have also included Jay Lifson from the Lafayette Chamber
and Steve Van Dorn from the Pleasanton Chamber. As the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau expands the emphasis on regional collaboration, Leadership Contra Costa provides a unique opportunity for furthering this effort.
Program begins September 2022. Click here to apply!
Some of the benefits enjoyed by our members…
Free directory with listings, links and photos
Monthly virtual social networking opportunities (BASH)
Free online coupon generator
Ribbon cutting ceremony and plaque
Recently Joined
Events Calendar
Every month is packed with Chamber and Chamber Member events. Make sure to check-in frequently and not miss a thing.
CHAMBER IN ACTION
Ribbon Cutting | Healthbay Med Spa
Mayor Wilk and Councilmember Loella Haskew joined the Chamber Ambassadors and staff as they welcomed HealthBay MedSpa to their 1434 N Main Street location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. HealthBay® Med Spa offers a robust menu of services to patients seeking natural healing and aesthetic e
Ribbon Cutting | Mutual of Omaha
Martha Echols, Reverse Mortgage Advisor, cut the ribbon while her Mutual of Omaha team joined her in celebrating the opening of their new location in Walnut Creek. Chamber President Bob Linscheid, Membership Director Linda Vesneski, and the Chamber Ambassadors welcomed them to the neighborho
Welcome New Board Director
Please join us in welcoming Jim Blair, JD, Director of College Advancement at Diablo Valley College, to the Walnut Creek Chamber Board of Directors. As a passionate advocate for students, Jim plays a significant role at DVC in helping students pursue their chosen career paths. We look forw
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