2026 BUSINESS & SOCIAL HOUR HOST APPLICATION - Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

2026 BUSINESS & SOCIAL HOUR HOST APPLICATION

HOSTING A BUSINESS & SOCIAL HOUR (BASH) IS AN ENJOYABLE OPPORTUNITY TO

SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS WHILE NETWORKING WITH FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE

GREATER WALNUT CREEK COMMUNITY.

EACH BASH IS TYPICALLY HELD ON THE LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AND IS HOSTED BY A

MEMBER OF THE WALNUT CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE BASH IS HELD AT THE

MEMBER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS FROM 5:30PM - 7:00PM.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING BUSINESS & SOCIAL HOUR EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT

LINDA VESNESKI, VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT AT LVESNESKI@WALNUT-CREEK.COM OR

925-951-6954.

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Host Responsibilities for a Business & Social Hour
Host will provide a location to accommodate a minimum of 75 - 100 people with small bites for at least 75 - 100 attendees. Host provides wine and a non-alcoholic beverage for at least 75 -100 people. Beer and mixed drinks optional. Bar can be host or no host; however, hosting or drink tickets are encouraged. Provide space and a registration table with two chairs for check-in. Provide at least one door prize - Drawing will be held at the end. Designate a company representative to speak.

2026 BASH DATES *

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice from the available dates and list below.

The Chamber Agrees To:
Provide advance promotion of the event via the Chamber's website, newsletter emails, and on social media. Provide nametags. Have at least one Chamber Ambassador available for greeting and guest check-in. Reserve the right to display Chamber and Chamber member products which do not compete with those offered by the host. Provide Chamber member mailing labels if host decides to mail out invitations for the event.

Agreement *

I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE BASH HOST RESPONSIBILITIES AND UNDERSTAND THE CHAMBER'S

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE BASH.

Tips & Tricks From Previous BASH Events:
Create an event theme. Provide music or entertainment, Invite your clients, customers, contacts. Promote the event on your company's website & social media

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