Author Archives: Jay Lifson, Lafayette Chamber Executive Director

92.1 KKDV Contest – Your chance to win free radio advertising. Just enter and listen.

Written on February 11, 2013 by in Lafayette Business News

Thank-you to 92.1 KKDV for inviting me into their studio on Thursday to record a short spot about the Lafayette Chamber’s longtime partnership with them. Extra credit goes to Tricia Ferguson, DJ at KKDV, who produced it. Let’s just say she was really patient with me! I’m a long time listener to KKDV, and it…

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Coffee with Mayor Anderson, Part II: Answers to the Questions

Written on January 30, 2013 by in Events, Lafayette Business News, Why Join Lafayette Chamber?

Thank you to all who joined us for the  “Q&A Coffee with the Mayor,” hosted by the Lafayette Chamber on Friday, January 25, 2013. It was a great opportunity for casual conversation — and a chance to ask questions. Anticipating the event, I posted two of my questions in an article the day prior. With…

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Are You Adjusting Your Business Practices for the New Normal?

Written on January 28, 2013 by in Lafayette Business News, Training, Why Join Lafayette Chamber?

I was asked recently if the “fiscal cliff was creating a slower economic start to 2013?” Who am I to answer this question?  And let’s face it — what happens in Lafayette is not indicative of the rest of our country’s spending habits. However, I have a few observations. Our City Manager has predicted that…

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Jay’s 2 Questions for Mayor Anderson at Friday’s Coffee — What are yours?

Written on January 24, 2013 by in Events, Lafayette Business News

I hope you’re planning to join us for the Coffee with the Mayor event on Friday, January 25, 8 a.m. at the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to ask your questions. Here are two of mine:  Question #1: Balancing Growth in Lafayette Last week’s San Francisco Business Times had both an article and an…

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Lafayette Chamber’s Entrepreneur’s Club Starts 2013 with a New Leader

Written on January 21, 2013 by in Why Join Lafayette Chamber?

We began our 2013 Entrpreneur’s Club series on Thursday, January 17, with the announcement of selecting a new Chair for the group — Eric M. Halverson, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments who lives in Lafayette. Eric has built his career around managing money, building relationships and ultimately doing what is right for his…

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Mo Levich Accepts Jefferson Award

Written on January 21, 2013 by in Events

Congratulations to Maurice “Mo” Levich on receiving the Jefferson Award. Announced last spring,  I was honored to attend a related awards banquet on January 15, 2013. The Jefferson Award is given to those special individuals who make a difference in the lives of others.  Mo has carried the language of music to all corners of all…

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Celebrating Shopping Local — Lafayette’s 2012 Holiday Contest Winners Announced!

Written on January 15, 2013 by in 2012 Holiday Season - Shop Lafayette

Shopping Local Matters During the Holiday Season we encouraged Lafayette residents to shop locally and take a chance at winning cash prizes. Why Shop local? Appreciating the culture of a vibrant downtown filled with a wide variety of unique businesses and boutiques Reduces the carbon foot print Creates local jobs Keeps our tax-base strong by…

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Lafayette Chamber Executive Director Jay Lifson Outlines 2013 Opportunities

Written on January 7, 2013 by in Why Join Lafayette Chamber?

As I finish up my preparations for the Chamber’s 2013 budget and business plan, there are three areas I am spending the most time researching: (1) The first area is efficiency. Can we do a better job spending less and still provide the services our members and the community has come to expect? In a…

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2012 Concert at the Res Plays from New Permanent Stage

Written on May 8, 2012 by in Events

 Concert at the Res – on the New Stage! Saturday, May 12 – 11:00am to 2:00pm After 18 years performing from a temporary stage, the 2012 Lafayette Concert at the Reservoir will perform from the new permanent stage at the Lafayette Reservoir on Saturday, May 12th concert (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). You’ll find the…

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Lafayette Health Club to Close after 31 Years – Goodbye Celebration is 5/5/12

Written on April 24, 2012 by in Merchants

Lafayette Health Club, which has been a fixture on the Lamorinda scene for over 31 years, will close it’s doors on May 5, 2012. After searching unsuccessfully for an alternative location, LHC owner Debbie Swigert made the difficult decision to close the club. The club will be sorely missed by its over 600 members who…

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