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Published June 18th, 2014
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Indigo and Poppy
1009 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette
(925) 962-9201
www.indigoandpoppy.com
Indigo and Poppy, a new designer showroom, recently opened on Oak Hill Road in Lafayette. It is managed by a group of design professionals and offers home furnishings, accents and gifts.
Lily Dong Photography
3506-D Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
(415) 706-0266
www.lilydongphotography.com
Lily Dong's motto is "Love, Beauty, Glamour." She says the purpose of photography can be to magnify beauty in people and make their love shine. Holding a degree in fine arts, Dong was a couture wedding gown designer for 12 years. The span of her work is large, from professional photographs to natural-looking family pictures and spectacular wedding photos. Visit her website at www.lilydongphotography.com to browse her portfolio. Her new studio is located in the Plaza Center.
Business Anniversary
Lundgren Construction Turns 25
Erik Leuteneker (left) and Erik Lundgren are now co-owners of the 25-year-old Lundgren Construction. Photo provided
Twenty five years ago, Erik Lundgren started a general construction company specializing in renovation of bathrooms and kitchens, as well as remodeling full homes. The Acalanes High School graduate grew his business steadily. "I've known Erik for many years and appreciate the quality of his workmanship - he remodeled my parents' home," says Erik Leuteneker, who recently decided to partner with Lundgren. Leuteneker currently lives in Moraga and is a Miramonte High School alum. "My background is in building large subdivisions, but now I want to work close to home and contribute to the development of the local business." The company specializes in high-end projects and recently completed sumptuous bathrooms renovations in Orinda and Lafayette. "The market has been picking up very quickly on the tail of the recovery," says Lundgren, "and since the supply for new homes is low in Lamorinda, many people choose to remodel." He says that over the past 25 years he has seen a big evolution in his clients' demands both in terms of material and technology. "Green building is a big thing now, people are requesting the latest equipment, and they are very knowledgeable and sophisticated," explains Lundgren. "Technology is changing rapidly, from water heating, energy efficiency, to grey water recycling. It is an exciting time and a challenge to keep up with it." A challenge the business partners plan to meet for at least another 25 years.
News from the three Chambers of Commerce
Chambers Partner for Lamorinda's 4th of July
Orinda invites Lafayette and Moraga businesses to join its 4th of July parade and celebration in the Orinda Community Center Park. It's easy to enter a float, says Chamber President Sylvia Jorgensen. Visit https://orindaassociation.wufoo.com/forms/m9o7koi0i7v972 to sign up. The form must be completed by June 23. For more information about the event visit www.orindaassociation.org.
The Moraga Chamber has placed donation jars in retailers throughout Moraga, Orinda and Lafayette to help raise the money necessary to fund the July 4th fireworks in Moraga, says executive director Kathe Nelson. "These fireworks are solely funded by donations and we are asking everyone to give a little and keep them going."
Chamber Mega-Mixer on July 9
Picnic at the Grove with Cal Shakes, 100 Shakespeare Way in Orinda from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Appetizers provided by local restaurants, raffle prizes, networking with members of the chambers of commerce of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and surrounding areas. Transportation will be available from Wilder. Discounted pre-sale tickets for Cal Shakes production of "The Comedy of Errors" will be available for purchase.
Lafayette
Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 for Lily Dong Photography, 3506-D Mt. Diablo Blvd. in the Plaza Center behind Noah's Bagels and Peet's Coffee.
Moraga
The 3rd annual Moraga Chamber Golf Tournament will be played on Monday, July 14. This event is the chamber's largest fundraising event of the year. Proceeds support the chamber's many community and business-based programs. The cost is $175 per player and includes golf, BBQ lunch, prizes, dinner, refreshments, and raffle. For more information or to sign up, visit www.moragachamber.org.
Orinda
Chamber ribbon cutting and reception for the Orinda Arts Council at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 at the Orinda Library Gallery, 26 Orinda Way. The Orinda Arts Council, which has been a champion of the arts in Orinda since 1950, is joining the Orinda Chamber of Commerce
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA