Published January 27, 2016
business briefs
From left: Chamber President Wendy Scheck, Zach Smith, Home/made kitchen owner Gayle Somers, and Rotary President Roger Gregory Photo provided
Reve Bistro Opens in Lafayette
960 Moraga Road
(925) 385-0793 - www.revebistro.com
Executive chef Paul Magu and his wife, Laura, opened Reve Bistro at the former site of Chevalier on Moraga Road in Lafayette. Touted as "your classic everyday French bistro," 5-star chef Magu plans to "pay homage to the French comfort food he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris."

Lafayette Green Awards Nominations Requested
The annual Lafayette Awards of Environmental Excellence, more commonly known as the Lafayette Green Awards, recognize outstanding efforts that contribute to a more sustainable community and help the City achieve its environmental goals. Winners are selected by Lafayette's Environmental Task Force using the following criteria: How successfully does the candidate's activities reduce their footprint (current and future)? How much has the candidate's activities helped achieve the city's environmental goals? How much has the candidate's activities inspired others in the community? Can it be replicated? The nomination form can be downloaded from the city of Lafayette website, filled in and submitted online at www.lovelafayette.org. Deadline March 9.

Zach Smith Named January Moraga Employee of the Month
Waiter and barista Zach Smith of Home/made kitchen café and bakery is the Moraga Employee of the Month for January. Since the restaurant opened in 2014, Smith has played an important role as a waiter and barista while also serving as the eatery's beverage manager. He has a popular following among patrons of the popular restaurant. "Zach is a superb representative of Home/made kitchen," said owner and manager Gayle Somers. "He has a gift for remembering names and peoples' preferences when they come for lunch or dinner. He's a big part of our success due to his great customer service." The Moraga Rotary and Chamber of Commerce will present Smith with his award and gift cards to Safeway and TJ Maxx in Moraga at an upcoming Moraga Rotary lunch in February.

News from the three Chambers of Commerce

Lafayette
Business Persons of the Year Dinner and State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at the Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd. For reservations, visit http://www.lafayettechamber.org/event/2016-business-persons-of-the-year-dinner/.

Ribbon Cutting for Farmyard Darlings at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at 20 Lafayette Circle.

The kickoff event of the Lamorinda Business Forum (formerly Entrepreneur's Club) will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Bank of the West, 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Attorney Asha Wilkerson will discuss "Small Business Law - What You Need to Know."

Monthly Mixer at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Las Trampas, 3460 Lana Lane.

Coffee with the Mayor, Mark Mitchell, at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26 in the Chamber Conference Room.

Moraga
Save the date for the 2016 Business Person of the Year Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Moraga Country Club. Cost: $50 per person. For information, email Kathe Nelson at kathe@moragachamber.org.

Valentine-themed Ribbon Cutting for Natasha Grasso Jewelry at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at 386 Park Street, Suite A.

Orinda
Ribbon Cutting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at Cine Cuvee in Theatre Square.

Outgoing president Sylvia Jorgensen, and retiring executive director Candy Kattenburg will be recognized at the Awards and Recognition Luncheon at noon on Friday, Feb. 12 at the Orinda Country Club. Five chamber awards will be presented to the Business Person of the Year, the Small Business of the Year, the New Business of the Year, the Chamber Member of the Year and the Ambassador of the Year. For reservations, visit Orindachamber.org.

Save the date for "A Night of Comedy," featuring headliner Brad Williams from Showtime's highest rated comedy special, "Fun Size," and Ben Feldmen at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Orinda Theatre. For ticket and event information, visit www.orindachamber.org, or call (925) 254-3909.





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