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C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E NewsletterMARCH/APRIL 2012

WHEREAS, Gayle began her public service as a Lafayette Parks and Recre-ation Commissioner in 1975 and elected to the Lafayette City Council in 1978 where she served four terms as Mayor, and

WHEREAS, Gayle helped form the Lafayette Redevelopment Agency, pass the first Road and Drain Bond, served on the city council for 18 years, and

WHEREAS, Gayle served for four terms as our County Supervisor (the lon-gest serving member of the board), and is retiring this year and

WHEREAS, Gayle was behind the scenes working her magic to help pro-duce Lafayette’s two greatest projects in the past 20 years, the Veterans Me-morial Building and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, and

WHEREAS, Gayle has dedicated her time and energy to her family and her community

NOW, THEREFORE Make It So! The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the constituents of District II honor and congratulate GAYLE UILKE-MA as our “2012 Lafayette Citizen of the Year.”

The “Citizen of the Year” dinner is sponsored by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the Contra Costa Times/Lamorinda Sun. The dinner and all the “WHEREASES” will take place at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa on Friday, March 23, 2011. Cocktails begin at 6pm and Dinner is served at 7pm. CONGRATULATIONS Gayle!

Gayle Uilkema – Lafayette’s Most Experienced Public Servant Named as our 2012 Citizen of the Year

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

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Questions on chamber membership – barbara@lafayettechamber.org

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Tony Eichers has left the building. Tony has been the General Manager/ VP of Operations for the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa for the last 6 years. Tony has been a chamber board member and served as our Chairman of the Board in 2007. He is off to open a new 4 Star Hotel in Santa Cruz. We wish you well Tony! Thank you for the many contributions you shared with our community.

A FOND FAREWELL TO TONY!

You get it. You understand the incredible potential, but you don’t have the tools to create a dynamite email campaign. On March 7th at 8:00 am at the Lafayette Library, Don Wexler of BlastMyBiz.com will cover the ingredients of a successful email campaign that you can do yourself. Don Wexler is the founder of and chief strategist for Blast My Biz, an online marketing company and a partner in mobile text (sms) marketing platform that helps businesses increase their brand awareness and bottom line. You’ll learn about the en-tire process — from building a list to formatting the actual email. You’ll learn what to write and when to send it. Even if you’ve al-ready made the plunge, this seminar will help you take your emails to the next level. Call 284-7404 to reserve your seat ($10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-Chamber members). You can submit an email that you want critiqued to info@lafayettechamber.org.

P.S. This is not your same-ol’/same ol’ “pitchfest” about email mar-keting. Hard-core real world content that you can implement the moment you leave the room to start generating more business now!

“How to Boost Your Business with Dynamic Email Marketing” Workshop

Wednesday, March 7 • 8am, Lafayette Library

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More than Fifty-five YearsOrchard Nursery & Florist

More than Fifty YearsBig O Tires

Schell & Martin Engineers

More than Thirty-five YearsBank of the WestLas Trampas, Inc.

More than Twenty-five YearsJohn H. Devor, M.D.

Lafayette Partners in EducationOur Saviors Lutheran Church

Papyrus

More than Twenty YearsBay Area Best Coupon Book

Kosich & Callahan Insurance ServicesSenior Helpline Services

The Great Wall RestaurantValhalla Automotive, Inc.

More than Fifteen YearsArmand’s Drapery,

Shutters & UpholsteryByron Park

ISU Massie & Beck Insurance ServicesJulia Young Advertising

Lafayette Animal HospitalLafayette Auto Body, Inc.

Lafayette Health Club, Inc.Lafayette Square

Insurance Services, Inc.Lamorinda Home Repair

Nerd4Rent, Inc.St. Perpetua SchoolUrban Suburban

Westamerica Bank

More than Ten YearsAccurate Bookkeeping, LLC

Aegis Assisted Living of MoragaBentley School – Upper Division

Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageFrench For Fun

Lafayette Events CenterLafayette JuniorsLemos Center

Main Street Property ServicesSharp Bicycle

Workspace Resources

More than Five YearsBowles and Verna

Clare Ames-Klein, Ph.D.El Jarro Mexican Café

Employerware dba Poster Compliance Center

J.V. ChiropracticLaw Offices of Magany Abbass

NeedleWorks Embroidery & Screenprinting

Queen BeeRed House Studios, Inc.

Ryan Miyasaki, DDSSkin Solutions

Soccer PostUS Bank

Vino

More than One YearAlamo CapitalBarnes Capital

Behymer ChiropracticBizCare, Inc.

Blue Heron GraphicsBreedlove Insurance Services

Camp KesemCapay Oaks Farm/

Capay Oaks Olive Co.Chef’s Touch

Diablo ServicesHome Helpers

J Manning StudioJ. Rockcliff Realtors – Suzanne Looker

Jim’s Next Day Dry CleaningLafayette TodayLamorindaWeb

Lamorinda WeeklyOyama Sushi

Professional Process ServiceRe-Bath by SchickerRepublic of Cake

Safeway, Inc.sewnow! fashion studioThe Cheese Steak ShopThe Seven Hills SchoolThe Stuart CompanyWilliam M. Eames

Renewing MembersDECEMBER 2011 & JANUARY, 2012

Over seventy Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and guests gathered at the Town Hall Theatre for our February Mixer. Lots of great food and fun conversation was had by all. We received a special treat with a short viewing of one of the scenes from the upcoming production of Distracted. This play will be presented from February 23rd though March 17. Distracted was written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Clive Worsley. Get your tickets at www.thtc.org.

Thanks to the following businesses who donated items for the raffle: Town Hall Theatre, Clocks, Etc., Lafayette Car Wash and Detailing Sonia’s Beauty and Body Salon and Orinda Auto Detail.

From left to right: Kristen Correll, Mike Gilson, and Clive Worsley of TownHall Theatre

Town Hall Theatre Mixer

JAZZ FESTIVAL puts Lafayette on the Music Map

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The twelfth Anniversary of the Lafayette Jazz Festi-val, presented by Generations in Jazz Foundation will be welcoming Realistic Orchestra to the Acalanes Performing Arts Center March 10th featuring local jazz greats along with the Acalanes Jazz Ensemble. March 9th will feature European trumpeter, J. Kyle Gregory and his Quartet along with the Stanley Jazz Messengers. A celebration of Contra Costa Coun-ties’ best young jazz musicians will be held on March 11th with Middle and High School Honor Bands. Tickets for the Jazz Festival are on sale now at the La-fayette Chamber. Shows are a great value at $10 for Adults and $5 for Students. Matinee performance of the Honor Jazz Bands will be $5 General Admis-sion. For ticket information, contact the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or visit their web site at www.lafayettechamber.org For any questions or ad-ditional information call Tom Carter- 925-588-4547

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Downtown Specific Plan Heads Towards Final Review and Adoption

Hey, that is the same headline I used last March! Many of us have racked up some serious points for attending well over 100 meetings over the last 5 years. And just when we thought we were approaching the finish line, Redevelopment Districts were eliminated in California. Meanwhile the Planning Commission has been busy working on their final comments on the Plan, the EIR and have begun work on design guidelines. Looks like this might reach the City Council before we send our the May/ June newsletter. You can always follow along by going to the city website, www.ci.lafayette.ca.us , attend the meetings or join us on the 4th Friday each month for our Business Issues Meeting on March 23 or Coffee with the Mayor on April 27, right here at the Chamber office (Conference Room).

Streetscape UPDATE

The project is taking a little longer than anticipated. The contractor has completed the tree removals; and PG&E has completed lowering their shallow electric lines. The project has continued with place-ment of the concrete curb, gutter, driveway, irriga-tion sleeves, grading and placing base rock in the walkway areas and brick paver installation between Lafayette Circle west and west of Amarin Restau-rant. The next Phase moves from Lafayette Circle out to Happy Valley Rd. and includes a stone wall along the Diablo Foods Shopping Center frontage on Mt. Diablo Blvd. While the work is in progress, please lend us your cooperation and extra patience and be alert to equipment, workers, and traffic. We thank the local businesses for their patience. It is going to look great when completed. The city will update their website weekly. You can get cur-rent information by visiting www.ci.lafayette.ca.us

EARTH DAY Celebration on Sunday, April 22

Mark your calendar come down and enjoy the fam-ily friendly event from 11:00am – 3:00pm. This year we will gather at the Library and Learning Center. Movies, Green Tips, products, movies and a wonderful organic lunch offered. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Lafayette, Lafayette Green Commit-tee and the city’s Environmental Task-Force.

THE WORKSHOP YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE MISSED

On February 22, 2012, the chamber sponsored a workshop on ADA Accessibility Laws for Small Business. New laws take affect March 15th. If you think you are “grandfathered” in, think again. Don’t be the busi-ness that failed to take action. You can visit our website and go the link for ADA information - www.lafayettechamber.org. The workshop was presented by Sandra Bonderud, Architect, Sandra@bonderud.com

Chamber hits new record with memberships

Barbara has been busy! How busy you ask? She has just added over 40 new members to our chamber in the last 6 weeks. She’s running out of welcome packets. Join us at our next mixer on Wednesday, March 14 at the Round Up Saloon. This is a rare opportunity to meet so many new people.

Planning Commission says NOT SO FAST on Land Swap

with EBMUD

EBMUD needs to replace a pumping plant on Mt. Diablo Blvd. next to Ace Hardware. It would like to build a new pumping station at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Mt. Diablo Court (in front of Blodgett’s Abby Carpet & Flooring. The city has discussed swaping the sites. The city could put a small satellite parking lot next to Ace Hardware and EBMUD would build along Mt. Diablo Blvd. There are some complica-tions that will have to be worked out. Blodgett’s (a third generation) business in Lafayette was moved to it’s current location when eminent domain was used during the construction of Hwy 24. This agenda item will come before the PC again in March.

From left to right: John Frankel, Anne Grodin, Jay Lifson, Carol Federighi, Carol Yates, Barb Johnson

New Member WELCOME!ACCOUNTANTS-CERTIFIED PUBLICK. Macchi, CPAP.O. Box 6548, Moraga, Ca 94570209-8424 (phone)k.macchi@kmacchi-cpa.com www.kmacchi-cpa.comContact: Kathy Macchi

Kathy began her career in accounting in 1997 and has spent her career in public accounting. Kathy’s experience includes managing audits, re-views, providing consulting services, and develop-ing financial education for individuals and busi-ness. Her mission is to become a trusted business resource for her clients and to provide a person-alized level of service. Services offered include compilation and reviews, small business account-ing and financial system implementation.

ALARM SYSTEMS/SECURITYADT Security ServicesPleasanton, Ca 94588451-5729 (phone)sjalali@adt.comwww.adt.comContact: Sadaf Jalali

ADT is the # 1 security services company serving over 5 million homes in North America. They offer burglar, fire, CO2 monitoring and more. ADT has a network of interconnected monitor-ing centers, with built-in back up systems, helping protect you 24/7. You can also arm/disarm your system and receive event selected alerts to your web-enabled cell phone.

ARCHITECTURE/INTERIOR DESIGNBonderud Design/ Architecture & InteriorsOrinda, Ca 94563386-0331 (phone) 386-0330 (fax)sandra@bonderud.com www.Bonderud.com Contact: Sandra Bonderud

ATTORNEYS/LEGAL SERVICESLaw Offices of Paul B. Justi1981 North Broadway, Suite 250Walnut Creek, Ca 94596256-7900 (phone) 256-9204 (fax)pbjusti@comcast.netwww.pbjusti.com Contact: Paul B. Justi

Mehlman Law Group3050 Citrus Circle, Suite 203Walnut Creek, Ca 94598935-3575 (phone) 935-1789 (fax)steven@mehlmanlawgroup.comwww.mehlmanlawgroup.com Contact: Steven Mehlman

Steven J. Mehlman, principal and founder of Mehlman Law Group, has been practicing law in California for over 30 years. Mr. Mehlman has a record of successfully representing individu-als and business clients in a wide variety of civil lawsuits in both the California state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations. He drafts all types of contracts and transactional documents in his practice areas of real estate and business, drawing on his litigation experience to avoid the types of problems that lead to court battles.

Robert M. Niemann, Esq.Lafayette, Ca 94549899-7805 (phone) niemann@comcast.netwww.robertniemannlaw.comContact: Robert Niemann

Robert Niemann has an exceptional background as a successful litigator and transactional attor-ney, couple with over a decade of public service as a senior staff attorney for two presiding justices of the California State Court of Appeal. Edu-cated at Boalt Hall School of Law, Mr. Niemann is available for appellate consultation, as well as general contract work and court appearances in Contra Costa County, the greater Bay Area and California, as a whole.

The Estrada Law Firm 3000F Danville Blvd., #373, Alamo, Ca 94507263-2740 (phone)ame@bizorglaw.comContact: Armand M. Estrada, Esq.

Mr. Estrada has 29 years of experience in the fields of Business, Real Estate and Construc-tion Law and has substantial experience in start-up and seasoned businesses. The firm provides business advisory services, legal compliance and document negotiation, review and creation as well as real property commercial and residential evictions.

AUTO BODY REPAIRMike’s Auto Body3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549283-5600 (phone) 283-9100 (fax)Lafayette@mautobody.comwww.MAutoBody.comContact: Sal Contreras

BEAUTY SALONS & SERVICESHeather Carr - Hair Stylist3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite BLafayette, Ca 94549584-8195 (phone)heatherstylist@sbcglobal.netwww.hstylist.comContact: Heather Carr

CARPET CARE & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING & ORIENTAL RUGSSiggy’s Carpet Cleaning 3408 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549283-8744 (phone) 283-8745 (fax)1siggy@gmail.comwww.siggyscarpetcleaning.comContact: Chris Rossi

CATERINGDave’s CuisinePleasant Hill, Ca 94523997-7526ChefDavek@aol.comwww.davescuisine.comContact: Dave Krider

Dave’s Cuisine offers full service of drop off. They will help design and coordinate your special event and assist with customizing a menu, rentals and all the extras needed.

Fraiche Catering3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, Ca 94549683-2800 (phone)www.FraicheCater.cominfo@fraichecater.comContact: Danielle Sommers

Fraiche is a Full Service Catering and Event Plan-ning Company. They offer a range of different services to accommodate every client. At Fraiche, they recognize there are no two events alike. From Drop Off Services to a Detailed Full Event - they deliver excellence to you.

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIESGlamorous Fashion by the Season1048 Brown Avenue, Lafayette, Ca 94549285-6096 (phone)ejamkochian@gmail.comwww.glamour4me.comContact: Eliza Jamkochian

Glamorous is a seasonal boutique that provides women beautiful clothing for all body types, ac-cessories and jewelry without having to spend a fortune. They offer personal shopping and by appointment services for special orders. Most importantly plus sizes are available upon request. For all your occasion needs Glamorous is the place to shop.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE/HOME DELIVERYDoorstep Farmers25A Crescent Drive #103, Pleasant Hill Ca 94553349-4568michaelwedgley@doorstepfarmers.comwww.DoorStepFarmers.comContact: Michael Wedgley

Doorstep Farmers is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) service in Contra Costa Coun-ty. They bring an assorted box of in-season, or-ganic produce straight from the local farms in the area to your doorstep. The produce is as inexpen-sive as $2.25/lb, and delivery to your door is free.

COMPUTER REPAIR & MAINTENANCEComputer Sales and Service1636 Linda Drive, Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523827-1200 (phone) 827-1215 (fax)wade@crsfbay.com www.crsfbay.comContact: Wade D. Cantrell

CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTIONLamorinda Construction & ConsultingLafayette, Ca 94549899-7201(phone) 287-0342(fax)kari@lamorindaconstruction.comwww.lamorindaconstruction.comContact: Kari Grosz

Lincoln Creek Builders, Inc.Lafayette, Ca 94549788-9220 (phone) (916) 880-5250 faxckyle@lincolncreekbuildersinc.com www.lcbinc.netContact: Charlotte Kyle

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Lincoln Creek Builders, Inc. is a 2nd genera-tion “General Contractor” specializing in Res-idential & Commercial building in the East Bay area. Offering professional assistance from Design through Construction with an empha-sis on staying within your budget to maximize your investment. They are Green Builders striving to build with American Products.

Pinnacle Residential Services 4861 Sunrise Drive, #104, Martinez, Ca 94553 293-1832 (phone) 228-4720 (fax)tony.friday@pinnacleresidentialservices.comwww.pinnacleresidentialservices.comContact: Tony Friday

Soria ConstructionMartinez, Ca 94553550-8159 (phone) 370-1021 (fax)Soriaconstruction@yahoo.comwww.Soria-construction.comContact: Juan Soria

Juan came from Mexico in 1993. Upon arriv-ing he found work in landscaping and began learning construction in 1998. He found a gift for the technicalities of the trade and enjoyed the finished product of his projects. Persever-ance, strong work ethic, moral value and apti-tude build Juan Soria Garcia.

CONSULTANTSCalifornia Institute of Etiquette Danville, Ca 94506980-2552 (phone) (866) 834-7951 (fax)shashi@etiquette-ca.comwww.etiquette-ca.comContact: Shashi Dosaj

The Contractors’ Coach2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 200 San Ramon, Ca 94583997-9323 (phone)karan@thecontractorscoach.comwww.thecontractorscoach.comContact: Karan Dhillon

COOKING SCHOOL / PRODUCTION KITCHENBack to the Table271 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, Ca 94549 284-1120 (phone)backtothetable@yahoo.comwww.backtothetablecookingschool.comContact: Leslie Pease

“Back to the Table” is a local cooking (& baking) school started by sisters with a passion for food and entertaining. Born and raised locally they come from a family with a tradition of shared family meals, cook-ing together from scratch and eating local food.

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTICSRon Wake, DDS, Inc.895 Moraga Road, Ste. 2, Lafayette, Ca 94549283-0280 (phone) 283-0299 (fax)imawake@comcast.netContact: Ron Wake, DDS

DISC JOCKEY SERVICESJT ProductionsLafayette, Ca 94549354-5995 (phone) 283-6024 (phone)john@jtproductionsdjing.comwww.jtproductionsdjing.comContact: John Cornell

JT Productions is a Lamorinda based DJ and Event Production company. Run by high school students, John Cornell and Tucker O’Neill, JT Productions provides professional yet affordable DJ services rang-ing from birthday parties to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Along with DJing, JT Productions can provide audio and video solutions for any event, they recently provided live video playback at the 2011 Contra Costa County Swim Meet. Give JT Productions a call to see what they can do for your next event.

DOORSAntigua Doors321 Hartz Ave., Ste. #5, Danville, Ca 94526283-8933 (phone) 838-3115 (fax)clay.ramsey@antiguadoors.comwww.antiguadoors.comContact: Clay Ramsey

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING/BACKGROUND CHECKSARCPOINT3237 Alhambra Ave., Suite #3Martinez, Ca 94553957-6870 (phone) 957-6872 (fax)jchioino@arcpointlabs.comwww.arcpointlabs.com/martinezContact: Jill Chioino

EDUCATIONAL SERVICESBay Area SAT AcademyMartinez, Ca 94553323-0246 (phone) ray@bayareasatacademy.comwww.bayareasatacademy.comContact: Raymond Tuason

The Bay Area SAT Academy provides elite 1-on-1 tutoring to Lafayette and neighboring coun-ties. They are focused on helping local students achieve success on the SAT to help pave the way towards their academic future. Contact them for a free consultation and diagnostic test.

Enhanced Learning & Growth Center2940 Camino Diablo, Suite 105Walnut Creek, Ca 94597934-3500 (phone) sindy@learningandgrowth.comwww.Learningandgrowth.com Contact: Sindy Wilkinson, LMFT

Sindy Wilkinson, M.Ed, LMFT is Director of En-hanced Learning and Growth Center. She special-izes in helping children and teens who struggle with learning, attention and behavior difficulties and their families. She helps kids learn easier and be happier; and families discover how to success-fully navigate the myriad of unique issues they face. Her experience as an educator, counselor and parent led her to the distinctive HANDLE® approach to helping kids with unique needs. She brings compassion, intelligence, enthusiasm and humor to her practice.

Fusion Academy1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300Walnut Creek, Ca 94597(866) 620-7922 (phone)henglish@fusionacademy.comwww.fusionwalnutcreek.comContact: Heather English

Fusion Academy is a private school serving grades 6-12 where the classroom is as small as it can get: one teacher, one student. Fusion Academy also offers tutoring and mentoring, music and art courses, and summer school to students age 5 and older.

Wendy Burnett, M.A. Lafayette, Ca 94549949-8149 (phone)Contact: Wendy Burnett

Young Writers in BloomLafayette, Ca 94549360-5940 (phone) 284-8446 (fax)teacherbloom@yahoo.comwww.youngwritersinbloom.comContact: Erin Bloom

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Young Writers in Bloom Tutoring Center provides personalized, caring instruction with a credentialed teacher. They work with students of all ages and abilities, focusing on writing, reading, test taking (STAR, SAT) and organizational skills. Individual lessons, paired “study buddy” sessions, and small group lessons are all available at reasonable rates. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Writers-In-Bloom/193745507375100

EVENT RENTALSFarWest Sanitation & Storage5600 Imhoff Drive, Suite DConcord, Ca 94520686-1625 (phone) 674-8160 (fax)dhurtado@farwestsanitation.comwww.farwestsanitation.com Contact: Dina Hurtado

EVENT SERVICESFavoritismPacheo, Ca 94553330-4144 (phone) 826-5730 (fax)favoritizm@gmail.comwww.favoritizm.comContact: Polly Jones

Favoritizm is the name, favors is the game. Are you in need of a hand crafted, personalized, and unique remembrance for your guests? If “Made in USA” and recyclable is important to you, the next time you are having an event or gathering, Let Me Do You A Favor....

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNINGMass Mutual Financial Group2121 N. California Blvd., Suite 395Walnut Creek, Ca 94596813-8138(phone) 944-5742 (fax)mdotzler@financialguide.comwww.financialguide.com/Marybeth-DotzlerContact: Mary Beth Dotzler

Mary Beth’s combination of experience, profes-sionalism and access to a wide variety of products and services can help you meet your financial goals, estate strategies and insurance needs. She promises you a new level of attention, insight and capability.

FITNESS/HEALTH CLUBSJazzercise500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette, Ca 94549528-9836 (phone)brisbo@aol.com www.jazzercise.comContact: Cyndi Brisbo

Each 60-minute workout session of Jazzercise is a fusion of dance and muscle toning movements choreographed to today’s hottest music, including Top 40, jazz, country, Latin, hip-hop, rock and clas-sics. Burn up to 600 calories in one 60-minute total body workout. All ages, sizes and levels are welcome!

FOOD CONCESSIONSMoon River Corn CompanyRoseville, Ca 95661(916)660-9450 (phone) (916) 660-9451 (fax)dianefreeman@surewest.netContact: Diane Freeman

INSURANCE SERVICESCloud Benefits Insurance Agency3400 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 210Lafayette, Ca 94549 310-4061 (phone) 310-4062 (fax)shant@cloudins.comwww.cloudins.comContact: Shanty J. Singh

Colonial Life540 Canyon Woods Circle #205San Ramon, Ca 94582650-6663 (phone) (805) 916-4136 (fax)scottabeer@gmail.comhttp://coloniallife.comContact: Scott Beer

Cordice and AssociatesPleasant Hill, Ca 94523Office Phone: 292-0172Cell Phone: 250-1915Lillian@cordiceandassociates.comwww.cordiceandassociates.comContact: Lillian Cordice

Lillian Baker Cordice, owner of Cordice and Asso-ciates, offers voluntary benefits for employees, long-term care solutions, life and disability insurance, and fixed indexed annuities. She shows individuals how to be protected against inevitable health chang-es and discusses tax advantages with benefit growth that the plans provide.

Genworth Financial7901 Stonebridge Drive, Suite 225Pleasanton, Ca 94588Office Phone: 292-0172Cell Phone: 250-1915LCordice@genworthltc.comwww.lilliancor.comContact: Lillian Cordice

Lillian Baker Cordice is an independent Long-Term Care Insurance Agent with Genworth Financial serving the state of California. She helps educate consumers about the considerable financial and psychological costs of needing long-term care. She also specializes in life insurance, along with fixed indexed annuities.

Lee Insurance Services935 Moraga Road, Suite 240, Lafayette,Ca 94549284-2000 (phone) 284-5484 (fax)plee@health-insurance.comwww.health-insurance.comContact: Phillip Lee

Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services1676 N. California Blvd., #118 Walnut Creek, Ca 94596872-5911 (phone) 877-202-3993 (fax)www.nationwide.com/seanbrennansean.brennan@nationwide.comContact: Sean Brennan

The two most important professionals that you should know in your life are your doctor and your insurance agent. The doctor helps protect your life and your insurance agent helps protect every-thing else. Doctors help protect your life, insurance agents help protect your lifestyle. Contact Sean Brennan, so he can build a policy around preserv-ing your lifestyle.

INVESTMENT ADVISOR/MANAGEMENTCreekside Partners 985 Moraga Road, #205Lafayette, Ca 94549284-1260 (phone) 284-1514 (fax)rick@creeksidepartners.comwww.creeksidepartners.comContact: Rick Ashburn

LANDSCAPE DESIGN/SERVICES Dancing Leaf DesignsLafayette, Ca 94549285-4809 (phone)Leigh@dancingleafdesigns.comwww.dancingleafdesigns.comContact: Leigh Benner

Dancing Leaf Designs provides residential land-scape design services for Lamorinda and other East Bay communities. Their goal is to blueprint plans for your new outdoor paradise. Based in Lafayette, CA and founded in 2007 by Leigh Benner (Land-scape Design certified); they can help you create and turn your vision for your outdoor space into your favorite room(s) in the house.

MARBLE, TILE AND GRANITEEuropean Tile & Marble Co3400 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite 5Lafayette, Ca 94549962-9290 (phone) 962-0269 (fax)ETMTiles@sbcglobal.net www.ETMTiles.comContact: Benci Lavorini

MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPISTJohanne Busch, Ph.D., MFT3736 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 101Lafayette, Ca 94549274-1716 (phone) Contact: Johanne Busch, Ph.D., MFT

MEDIATION / ARBITRATIONRobert M. Niemann Professional Corporation Lafayette, Ca 94549899-7805 (phone)niemann@comcast.netwww.disputeresolutiontoday.comContact: Robert M. Niemann

Robert Niemann is a trained Mediator and an American Arbitration Association-certified Arbitra-tor with extensive experience in resolving business and real estate disputes, as well as complex personal injury claims, including, but not limited to, one arising in products liability, medical malpractice and governmental liability contexts. Mr. Niemann is available to provide mediation and arbitration services in Contra Costa County, the greater Bay Area and California, as a whole.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBSAcalanes Fellowship Lodge #480925 Moraga Road, Lafayette, Ca 94549(510) 559-7380mjzroberts@att.netwww.acalanes.orgContact: Michael Roberts

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Contra Costa Country Club801 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523sharman@contracostacc.orgwww.contracostacc.org Contact: Sharman Quinn

Lamorinda Wine Growers AssociationP.O. Box 6794Moraga, Ca 94570-6794899-0703 (phone)board@lamorindawinegrowers.comwww.lamorindawinegrowers.com Contact: Susan Captain

The Lamorinda Winegrowers’ Association, which was founded in 2005 as a 501(3) c non-profit or-ganization, enthusiastically embraces winemaking tradition, but with a modern day twist of featuring its members’ backyard vineyards. With some 100 members with family vineyards and 25,000 vines in Moraga, Lafayette and Orinda, the Association promotes on-going education and support for its members and the community as a winegrowing region.

Youth Business America469 9th Street, Suite 240Oakland, Ca 94607 (510) 444-5511 (phone) (510) 444-5029 (fax)beth.mccleary@youthbusinessamerica.orgwww.youthbusinessamerica.orgContact: Beth McCleary

REAL ESTATE SERVICES/PROPERTY MANAGEMENTColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage5 Moraga Way, Orinda, Ca 94563482-4116 (phone)Michele.mckay@camoves.com www.michelemckay.comContact: Michele McKay

A Lafayette native, Michele McKay transitioned into real estate following a career in architecture. As a Certified Green Building Professional, Mi-chele enjoys sharing her eco-knowledge with both her clients and community. If you are thinking of buying or selling in 2012 - Call Michele. As her cli-ent, you’ll gain the benefit of her expertise.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage1801 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, Ca 94595patti.gage@camoves.comwww.ask4patti.com788-8370 (phone)Contact: Patti Gage

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage5 Moraga Way, Orinda, Ca 94563253-4657 (phone) 253-0416 (fax)v.durantini@sbcglobal.netwww.valerieduranti.comContact: Valerie Durantini

East Bay Residential RealtyLafayette, Ca 94549216-8046 (phone)Keith@EBRResidential.com www.EBResidential.comContact: Keith Miller

With his extensive real estate sales and manage-ment experience in the local markets, Keith Miller has recently established his own firm, East Bay Residential Realty. He will be serving his client’s needs throughout both Contra Costa and Alam-eda counties.

O’Brien Land Company, LLC950 Tower Lane, Suite 1250, Foster City, Ca 94404dave@obrienlc.comwww.terracesoflafayette.com(916)521-4240 (phone) (916) 520-3783 (fax)Contact: David Baker

RE/MAX Accord3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, Ca 94549200-0179 (phone)ibruce@comcast.net www.brucemaxon.comContact: I. Bruce Maxon

SENIOR SERVICESA Better Choice3620 Happy Valley Road, Suite #101Lafayette, Ca 94549vkh@abcyourcare.comwww.abcyourcare.com Contact: Vera Kate Hadley

SCHOOLSEast Bay Waldorf School3800 Clark Road, El Sobrante, CA 94803Juliana@eastbaywaldorf.org www.eastbaywaldorf.org510-223-3570, ext 2107 (phone) 510-222-3141 (fax)Contact: Juliana Bruno

East Bay Waldorf School is an Early Childhood-8th Grade school founded in 1980. Their school is dedicated to the education of children in a diverse community through a balanced curriculum con-sisting of rigorous academics, arts and physical ac-tivities. They seek to prepare students to meet the future with confidence, competence and initiative.

SKIN CARE SERVICES/PRODUCTSMary Kay – Susan LenserPleasant Hill, Ca 94523(415) 572-4333slenser@marykay.comwww.marykay.com/slernserContact: Susan Lenser

Susan Lenser is a Senior Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and has worked her business in both Marin and Contra Costa County for 11 years. She specializes in helping women with their skin care needs and is passionate about sharing Mary Kay’s great opportunity. Before Mary Kay, Susan was a TV reporter for NBC in Idaho Falls, ID and KFTY in Sonoma County, a.

SOLAR PRODUCTS / INSTALLATIONSolar Universe Diablo Valley4878 Sunrise Drive, Martinez, Ca 94553228-4878 (phone) 228-2533 (fax)crenels@solaruniverse.comwww.solaruniverse.com/locations/diablo_valleyContact: Chris Rennels

SPORTSEverist Core Water Polo AcademyMoraga, Ca 94556366-5077 (phone) 937-0185 (fax)info@everistcorepolo.comwww.everistcorepolo.comContact: Kim Everist

TAXI SERVICEOrinda Taxi LLC15 Altarinda Rd., Suite 204, Orinda, Ca 94563253-8294 (phone) 254-8294 (fax)orindataxi@gmail.comwww.orindataxi.comContact: Julian Juricevic

TRAVEL AGENCIES/CONSULTANTSWorld Travel with Bob Lafayette, Ca 94549899-7805 (phone)niemann@comcast.netwww.worldtravelwithbob.com Contact: Bob Neimann

Bon Niemann is a skilled, professional domestic and international tour director who has led numer-ous tours in the United States and abroad. As a world traveler with extensive experience as an event planner, he has acted as a consultant for scores of individuals and groups, at they have planned trips of their own. He is available to lead tours and help plan trips and tours.

TRUST & ESTATE ADMINISTRATIONSoloway Fiduciaries, Inc.Lafayette, Ca 94549283-0389 (phone) 283-0389 (fax)lisa@solowayfiduciaries.comwww.solowayfiuciaries.comContact: Lisa Soloway

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

March

April

Executive Committee Meeting

8am, Chamber

8:30am, Chamber

ChamberBoard

12pm, LPH&S

ChamberBoard

12pm, LPH&S

Shop Lafayette

Committee12pm, Chamber

Ribbon Cutting – 50th AnniversaryPedder, Hesseltine, Walker & Toth, LLP

5pm, 3445 Golden Gate Way

Green Committee

12pm, Chamber

Bus. Issues / Govt. Affairs 8am, Chamber

“How to Boost Your Business with

Dynamic Email Marketing” Workshop

8am, Lafayette Library

Fri. March 9 – Sun. March 11Lafayette Jazz Festival

Acalanes High School

Lafayette Jazz Festival

Acalanes High School

MixerRound Up Saloon

5:30pm3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

“How to Improve Your Online Image to

Achieve Business Goals” Workshop8am, Lafayette Library

Citizen of the Year Dinner

Honoring Gayle Uilkema6pm, LPH&S

Friday, March 23

Executive Committee Meeting

8am, Chamber

Shop Lafayette

Committee12pm, Chamber

Green Committee

12pm, Chamber

Chamber Office Closesat noon

Mixer Lafayette Physical

Therapy5:30pm

3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B110

Ribbon Cuttingsewnow!

fashion studio5:00pm, 3534

Golden Gate Way

“How to Create a Facebook Page for

Your Business – Intro Level” Workshop

8am, Lafayette Library8:30am, Chamber

Earth Day Celebration

11am-3pm, LL&LC

Lafayette Reservoir

Stage Dedication5pm, Lafayette Reservoir

Ribbon CuttingMike’s Auto Body

5pm3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Coffee with the Mayor

8am, Chamber

Big Band DanceVeterans

Memorial Bldg.7pm, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.