Support Local Business!

During this unprecedented time, we would like to support and care for the members of our community during this tough economic times.
To know which of your favorite restaurants are offering a delivery or takeout and other businesses open for operations follow the link below.

Contra Costa County Re-Openings to Date by Industry Category – Read Here

East Bay Women’s Conference Webinar

We are back for our August Lunch & Learn webinar session, Turbulent Times Trifecta: Three Keys to Pivoting Brilliantly & Resilliantly | Tuesday, August 25 between 12:00 – 12:45 PM | REGISTER HERE for the webinar and the Zoom link wil be sent the day prior the meeting.

Join us for an engaging and practical conversation with Julie Gordon White, award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. During her presentation, she will share three powerful and practical strategies to help you navigate today’s choppy career and business waters with concepts that are built around what’s working right now.

Monthly Chamber Civic Affairs

Sudden Impact: The Port of Oakland’s impact on the region and its future in the wake of coronavirus presented by Danny Wan, Executive Director, Port of Oakland. To watch the recording of the webinar, click here.

New Member Orientation

Join us at our orientation for new members, existing members and prospective members. This Zoom meeting offers an overview of the Chamber, programs and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking, and ways to get involved. REGISTER HERE.

Date Wednesday Jul 29, 2020  | Time: 04:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Location: Virtual Zoom Event (once registered Zoom link will be sent to your email) ...continue reading

COVID-19 UPDATES

The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will be following the State and County guidelines and we will be canceling meetings through the end of March. Our office staff will be handing phone calls and emails from remotely and the office will be closed through the end of the month or notified sooner.

Small Business Resources – Simple Instructions

The Paycheck Protection Program resumed accepting applications July 6, 2020 in response to the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. The new deadline to apply is August 8, 2020. Click here to apply

East Bay EDA is compiling real-time trusted information and resources for employers and workers in our communities. Read Here

COVID-19 Testing: Bass Medical Group  |  Contra Cista Healthcare Services

Call Center  for Small Business Owners and Workers – More Info ...continue reading

Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses

During the COVID-19 crisis, small to large businesses have taken a huge hit in terms of rent, salary and also the concern about what the future holds for them.

We the Chamber conducted an important business survey to understand the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis which will help us identify immediate business needs and concerns in our community during this unprecendted time. ...continue reading

39th Annual Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival

Well, it took a world-wide pandemic to take us down!

Sadly, the Walnut Creek  Art & Wine Festival has been canceled for this year, but we are already at work planning to be back the first week of June 2021! We would like to offer our sincere appreciation to all of our amazing sponsors, dedicated volunteers, wonderful exhibitors, and attendees for their steadfast support over the years. You’re really the best!

Stay safe and healthy. See you next year!