Berkeley Chamber

Business After Hours
Thursday, October 15 | 5:00 to 7:00pm
Nuvision Credit Union | 3015 San Pablo Ave.

Join the Berkeley Chamber at Nuvision Credit Union in West Berkeley Avenue to unwind after your long workday. Come mingle with members of the business community while enjoying a beverage, light snacks and a beautiful view of the bay!

As one of Bay Area's most trusted credit unions, Nuvision goes beyond banking as usual to provide a higher level of advantages, service and care. Explore some of the latest ways they can work for you.

Members: Bring your business cards for a chance to win a Raffle Prize.

Register Now: https://web.berkeleychamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-11099/details

Nuvision Credit Union
Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union

District 4 Councilmember Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 14 | 5:00 to 6:15pm
ONLINE ZOOM FORUM

Join the Berkeley Chamber, Downtown Berkeley Association, and University Avenue Association for a District 4 City Council Candidate Forum focused on the issues that matter to Berkeley’s business community.

Meet the candidates, hear their perspectives and priorities, and learn more about their vision for Berkeley’s local economy, small businesses, commercial districts, and business climate. The forum will feature up to five pre-planned questions, followed by a few questions from attendees (time allowing). The Chamber is committed to providing each participating candidate with an equal opportunity to engage with the business community.

Register Now on ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p1f9tuOnSbudTvc-Kw8GqQ #/registration

Downtown Berkeley

Amazing Ribbon Cutting on Saturday at The Tabletop Library!

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the Grand Opening of their gorgeous club! Thanks Tabletop for letting us cut the ribbon with you!

Love board games? Then stop by to check them out at 3048 Claremont Ave in Berkeley - it's a gamers paradise!

TOMORROW!

LightBridge Health Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, October 7th | 10am to 11am
1928 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley

Join us on Wednesday, October 7th for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of LightBridge Health which offers both Advanced Optometry and Direct Primary Care.

Dr. Yashaswee Bhattarai is a board-certified Optometrist and founder of LightBridge Health Advanced Optometry. Through her practice at LightBridge, Dr. Bhattarai strives to combine advanced clinical care with meaningful patient relationships and a personalized approach to vision and eye health.

Dr. Rabin Paudel is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician focused on preventive, personalized, and relationship-based healthcare. Through Direct Primary Care, Dr. Paudel aims to create a more personal healthcare experience centered around longer visits, thoughtful communication, proactive wellness planning, and care that feels accessible, modern, and unrushed.

Get your tickets NOW for Berkeley Today & Tomorrow 2026!

Berkeley Today and Tomorrow:
Exploring How the Berkeley Economy Can Benefit in the Age of AI
Friday, October 30th | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley | 2121 Center Street

The Berkeley Chamber’s annual signature event, Berkeley Today and Tomorrow, brings together approximately 150–200 attendees, including leaders from the City of Berkeley, Alameda County, UC Berkeley, the Berkeley Lab, local businesses, and many of the East Bay’s largest employers. It serves as a forum to connect public, private, and academic perspectives on the most pressing economic issues shaping Berkeley’s future.

This year, we will explore the societal and economic impacts of artificial intelligence on our local economy, including remarks by Trelynd Bradley, the Deputy Director for Innovation and Technology at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), a keynote address by Chris V. Nicholson, Global Affairs Team at OpenAI and a panel discussion with the following Berkeley business leaders:

Stephen McKinley, Co-Founder & COO, Ambi Robotics
Hitesh Kenjale, CEO & Co-founder, VoiceBit
Yi Ng, CEO & Founder, Curiosities AI
Adam Schieferecke, PhD, Co-Founder & Head of Research, Vivere Oncotherapies

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS ON SALE NOW: https://www.berkeleychamber.com/todaytomorrow.html

LightBridge Health Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, October 7th | 10am to 11am
1928 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley

Join us on Wednesday, October 7th for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of LightBridge Health which offers both Advanced Optometry and Direct Primary Care.

Dr. Yashaswee Bhattarai is a board-certified Optometrist and founder of LightBridge Health Advanced Optometry. Through her practice at LightBridge, Dr. Bhattarai strives to combine advanced clinical care with meaningful patient relationships and a personalized approach to vision and eye health.

Dr. Rabin Paudel is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician focused on preventive, personalized, and relationship-based healthcare. Through Direct Primary Care, Dr. Paudel aims to create a more personal healthcare experience centered around longer visits, thoughtful communication, proactive wellness planning, and care that feels accessible, modern, and unrushed.

TOMORROW!!!

District 7 Councilmember Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 6 | 3:00 to 4:00pm
First Presbyterian Church | 2410 Channing Way, Berkeley

Join the Berkeley Chamber, and Telegraph Business Improvement District for a District 7 City Council Candidate Forum focused on the issues that matter to Berkeley’s business community.

Meet the candidates, hear their perspectives and priorities, and learn more about their vision for Berkeley’s local economy, small businesses, commercial districts, and business climate. The forum will feature up to five pre-planned questions, followed by a few questions from attendees and an informal meet-and-greet. The Chamber has invited all District 7 candidates to participate and is committed to providing each participating candidate with an equal opportunity to engage with the business community.

Register Now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/d7-city-council-candidate-forum-tickets-2002479195178

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Tickets are on sale now for Berkeley Today & Tomorrow 2026-
Berkeley Today and Tomorrow:
Exploring How the Berkeley Economy Can Benefit in the Age of AI
Friday, October 30th | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley | 2121 Center Street

The Berkeley Chamber’s annual signature event, Berkeley Today and Tomorrow, brings together approximately 150–200 attendees, including leaders from the City of Berkeley, Alameda County, UC Berkeley, the Berkeley Lab, local businesses, and many of the East Bay’s largest employers. It serves as a forum to connect public, private, and academic perspectives on the most pressing economic issues shaping Berkeley’s future.

This year, we will explore the societal and economic impacts of artificial intelligence on our local economy, including remarks by Trelynd Bradley, the Deputy Director for Innovation and Technology at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), a keynote address by Chris V. Nicholson, Global Affairs Team at OpenAI and a panel discussion with the following Berkeley business leaders:

Stephen McKinley, Co-Founder & COO, Ambi Robotics
Hitesh Kenjale, CEO & Co-founder, VoiceBit
Yi Ng, CEO & Founder, Curiosities AI
Adam Schieferecke, PhD, Co-Founder & Head of Research, Vivere Oncotherapies

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS ON SALE NOW: https://www.berkeleychamber.com/todaytomorrow.html

Join the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Telegraph BID for a District 7 City Council Candidate Forum.

D7 City Council Candidate Forum
Tuesday October 6, 3pm - 4pm
First Presbyterian Church
2410 Channing Way in the Calvin Room

Join us in person for the D7 City Council Candidate Forum! This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running for District 7.

Meet the candidates, hear their perspectives and priorities, and learn more about their vision for Berkeley’s local economy, small businesses, commercial districts, and business climate.

Pre-Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/d7-city-council-candidate-forum-tickets-2002479195178

This event is hosted by the Berkeley Chamber & Telegraph Business Improvement District.

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