Business Resources

ParkSmart has an Employee Parking Program! Use the map to find employee parking, carpool discounts and more.

Use the QR code to download the ParkSmart-MobilePay app today.

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County: Resource Hotline Call Center for Businesses and Jobseekers

The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDB) provides information and resources to help businesses and employees/job seekers including free HR support and webinars on various business topics. For details, visit https://www.wdbccc.com.

Better Business Bureau

For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2018, people turned to BBB more than 173 million times for BBB Business Profiles on nearly 5.4 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at bbb.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. BBB Serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California was founded in 1927 and serves 13 counties.

The Better Business Bureau® is here to help you with the many different aspects of running your business. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, learn something new, manage relationships with your customers, or more! Check out the opportunities HERE for both BBB Accredited and non-Accredited businesses.

County Resources

Contra Costa County has resources for permitting, restaurants, starting a business, special events and so much more on their website at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/5810/How-to-Guides.

City Resources / Lafayette Business Licensing Information

The City of Lafayette does not require you to have a business license. Businesses are free to operate without a Business License or Registration from the City. For a printable (PDF) letter stating this policy and additional information, please click here. For a printable (PDF) letter that you can include when filing for business assistance, click here. For more information, visit https://www.lovelafayette.org/business/business-licenses. Moraga does not require a license either. However, Orinda does have a Business Registration requirement. All other cities in Contra Costa do require a Business License.

For City of Lafayette resources including but not limited to: Massage Establishment Certification, Parking, Signage, etc. Visit the sidebar links on this page: https://www.lovelafayette.org/business.

Other Business Resources

💼 California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) (statewide resources and opportunities): https://lnkd.in/gr-VUGU4

💼 East Bay SBDC (workshops, trainings, and advising sessions across the region to help businesses build capacity and grow sustainably): https://lnkd.in/gM2BrNpN

💼 Working Solutions CDFI (year-round access to capital and business support through events and programming): https://lnkd.in/g3EBT-UG

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“We are very impressed with your Chamber. We have been members of other Chambers over the years and it’s been nothing like the experiences we’re having right out of the gate with your organization. Thank you for your great communication, follow up, and professionalism.”
– Peter Dewey, Bayview Painting

“I couldn’t have asked for a better resource than the Chamber, as I was establishing my medical practice in Lafayette. AJ, Holly, and Sara were so responsive to my questions and gave me many ideas on networking in the community. They host several events that foster community building. I honestly cannot imagine a more robust, active, and friendly chamber as this. I’m a member for life!”
– Cheruba Prabakar, Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

“WE LOVE THE CHAMBER! Batch and Brine has been a member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for almost six years. We value and appreciate the incredible amount of work this organization produces for our community through many events and support for each business. The networking and education of information that’s spilled out weekly for the business community is impressive. They are a helping hand in so many ways for our business community and beyond. We couldn’t be part of this community without being part of the chamber. Lafayette Chamber is one of the best organizations we’ve worked with, so don’t think twice about it, join the Chamber!” – Rolla Ghaben, Batch & Brine

“The Chamber was instrumental in helping us open 14 years ago. The staff went out of their way to help us make connections and ensure we were successful. We would not be where we are today without the Chamber!”
– John & Colleen McCormick, Lamorinda Music