Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce <br/> & Visitors Bureau

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau

Representing business to government.

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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau

Creating a strong local economy.

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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau

Advocates for business through effective political action.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Chamber Orientation Meeting

Chamber Orientation Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 28^th
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.

Register
Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!

Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!

Thursday, October 13th – 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.

REGISTER NOW!
Civic Affairs Forum

Civic Affairs Forum

October 11, 2022

@ 9am via Zoom

Board of Supervisors District IV Candidates

Event Registration

The October Civic Affairs Forum is brought to you in partnership with the Concord and Pleasant Hill Chambers of Commerce to hear from two candidates, Debora Allen and Ken Carlson, running for the Board of Supervisors District IV position that covers parts of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, and Clayton. This event is free to join.

Click Here to View Previous Forum Recordings
Business & Social Hour (BASH)

September 2022 BASH - Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Join us to network and connect with Chamber staff, Chamber Ambassadors, Board members and members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. Come and gather at Lindsay Wildlife Experience for a special up-close encounter with their animal ambassadors. Plus enjoy bites from Mooyah Burgers & Shakes while connecting with others at this fun upcoming event!

Thursday, September 29^th5:30pm – 7pm

Register
Leadership Contra Costa

Click Here to view our Leadership page with more information

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.

Apply for Leadership Contra Costa 2023 today!

Chamber Orientation Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 28^th
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.

Register

Lunch Hour Power Hour - Virtual Business Speed Networking!

Thursday, October 13th – 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.

Civic Affairs Forum

October 11, 2022

@ 9am via Zoom

Board of Supervisors District IV Candidates

Event Registration

The October Civic Affairs Forum is brought to you in partnership with the Concord and Pleasant Hill Chambers of Commerce to hear from two candidates, Debora Allen and Ken Carlson, running for the Board of Supervisors District IV position that covers parts of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, and Clayton. This event is free to join.

Click Here to View Previous Forum Recordings

September 2022 BASH - Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Join us to network and connect with Chamber staff, Chamber Ambassadors, Board members and members of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. Come and gather at Lindsay Wildlife Experience for a special up-close encounter with their animal ambassadors. Plus enjoy bites from Mooyah Burgers & Shakes while connecting with others at this fun upcoming event!

Thursday, September 29^th5:30pm – 7pm

Register

Class Photo

Click Here to view our Leadership page with more information

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.

Apply for Leadership Contra Costa 2023 today!