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SizeUp, new tool for local businesses

The City in collaboration with Walnut Creek Downtown and The Chamber, is helping new businesses to be better prepared through improved business planning and marketing through an innovative online service called SizeUpWalnutCreek. The service is available for free to all local entrepreneurs.

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek Now Open

New Cafe Opens in Walnut Creek

Ananas Coffee brings a globally inspired café experience to Walnut Creek with specialty coffee and fruit-based dishes in a vibrant, modern space.

Five Star Bank Expands with New Office in Walnut Creek

Five Star Bancorp is expanding its Bay Area presence with a new Walnut Creek branch opening in Q3 2025 to meet growing regional demand and support local businesses.

Fiesta Cultural Coming to Walnut Creek in June

Fiesta Cultural will come to Walnut Creek on June 13–14 as a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latino culture.

Exit Factor™ Opening New Location in Walnut Creek

Exit Factor™, a business consulting firm specializing in exit planning, has expanded to Walnut Creek to help Bay Area business owners increase profitability and prepare for successful business exits.

Locust Street Festival Coming This Summer

Join us for the Locust Street Festival, happening on select Wednesday evenings monthly from May to August.

Stereo 41 Coming Soon to Walnut Creek

A former PG&E customer service office is being transformed into a music-centric restaurant and bar called Stereo 41.

Calicraft Beer Garden Grand Opening Weekend and Ribbon Cutting

Calicraft Brewing Co. is expanding its Walnut Creek presence with a new outdoor beer garden and a two-phase renovation.

Ribbon Cutting: Visiting Angels Opens in Walnut Creek

Visiting Angels celebrated the grand opening of its new Walnut Creek office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, joining the City's healthcare and wellness community.

Athleisure Brand Set to Open at Broadway Plaza This Year

Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek is expanding with several new retail and dining openings in 2025, starting with athleisure brand Vuori.

Marufuku Ramen Opening New Location in Walnut Creek

Marufuku Ramen is opening a new location at 1630 Cypress Street, bringing its popular ramen to Walnut Creek.

Diablo Regional Arts Association Wins Prestigious CALED Award

The Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA) has won a prestigious CALED Merit Award for its Business Leaders for the Arts program, recognizing its innovative efforts to connect the arts and business communities and enhance Walnut Creek’s cultural and economic vitality.

Italian Restaurant Chain North Italia Coming to Walnut Creek

North Italia is opening a new Walnut Creek location as part of its Bay Area expansion.

Walnut Creek Restaurant Ranked Among "The East Bay's Most Beautiful Restaurants"

Sipeos in Walnut Creek is named one of “The East Bay’s Most Beautiful Restaurants” for its stylish design.

Mechanics Bank and HomeStreet, Inc. Announce Strategic Merger

Mechanics Bank is merging with HomeStreet to form Mechanics Bancorp, a West Coast bank based in Walnut Creek.

Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza: A Rising Hub for Dining Destinations

Walnut Creek is emerging as a top East Bay dining hub, with Broadway Plaza attracting major eateries and businesses.

Hotel Giant Opening in Walnut Creek as More Businesses Move to East Bay

Hilton is opening a new Hilton Garden Inn in Walnut Creek this spring, joining a wave of new businesses and restaurants moving into the East Bay suburb.