Meetings & Information

Our Board and Committee Meetings are open to the public.
Below is a summary of the meeting schedules.

Board of Directors Meeting

Responsible for the governance, direction, policies, budgets, and positions of Walnut Creek Downtown. Meets 2nd Wednesday of every other month at 4:00pm at Buon Vino.

Next Meeting: March 19, 2025

Location: Buon Vino (1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek)

Upcoming Meeting Agenda:

Meeting Minutes:

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Alliance & Committee Meetings

Wellness Alliance

Our Mission is for all Health & Wellness business owners/operators to collaborate and define innovative approaches to elevating Wellness in Walnut Creek. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every other month (bi-monthly) at 9:00am. Click here for the Zoom meeting link.

NOTE: Location to be announced

 

Arts Alliance

An ad-hoc group that meets the first Friday of every month, 9am-10am, to create, support and steward programs and events that enhance the artistic, aesthetic and cultural quality of life in downtown Walnut Creek. Please contact, Kathy Hemmenway at Kathy@walnutcreekdowntown.com.

NOTE: The next meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday, March 7, Click HERE to join

 

Hospitality Alliance

The alliance is comprised of restaurant & bar owners/operators who discuss current trends, ordinances, security and improvements for the guest experience. Representatives from the Walnut Creek Police Department attend these meetings to provide communication and collaborative opportunities between the police department and the business community. Occurs the 3rd Thursday of every other month from 10:30am-11:30am. Contact Kathy Hemmenway for details.

NOTE: The next Hospitality Alliance meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20th from 10:30-11:30 am, at BH Wood-Fired Grill, 1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

 

Retail Alliance

Meetings are held quarterly at 2:30pm (currently via Zoom, click here to join).  The next meeting date is to be determined. The task force develops recommendations to help strengthen retail offerings downtown. Topics include current retail trends, key demographic indicators, rents, vacancy levels, retail mix, and zoning regulations to strengthen and preserve retail in the downtown.

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89412322705
Meeting ID: 894 1232 2705
Dial In#: 669-900-9128

Finance Committee

The committee assists with annual budgeting, special projects and requests. Please contact, Kathy Hemmenway at Kathy@walnutcreekdowntown.com.

Ice Rink Committee

(not a standing committee)
A joint effort with the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce to organize the downtown ice rink for the winter season. Contact WCD for a current meeting schedule.

 

Meeting dates/times are subject to change.