Up Next:
Thursday, September 18
Professional Development Meeting
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Kevin Kennedy
Topic: Sell Yourself!
Thursday, September 25
Social at ClubSport of Pleasanton
The goals of the
Pleasanton Young Professionals:
LEARN - to focus on professionalism, leadership and community service
GROW - to cultivate and promote career growth
EMPOWER - to provide a professional arena for ages 21-40
To learn more about the premier networking group for emerging and established young professionals, click here. The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the Chamber.
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Visit our
Business Connections
"Smarter Business Building"
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of Each Month
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the Pleasanton Chamber
777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton
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FREE and Exclusive
for all Chamber Members!
The Chamber has partnered with Office Depot to bring its members a cost savings program on items they use most. This program offers discounts of up to 60% from a list of 650 commonly-purchased business essentials including paper, ink and toner. Shop online and receive fast & FREE delivery on qualifying orders of $50 or more within local delivery areas. Also, save up to 70% on your copy and print needs. The savings from the program are significant.
We encourage you to look into this program and see what it can offer you.
Click here to sign up!
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Have you read the
Chamber's all new electronic newsletter?
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Did a co-worker or colleague forward you this email?
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Issue Date:
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September 15, 2014
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Candidates Forum - This Tuesday Morning, September 16
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Free Event - Open to the Public
Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton
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Celebrate Business BBQ - This Wednesday evening, September 17
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Enjoy dinner, drinks and entertainment in Barone's Backyard
It's time to celebrate the role of business with a backyard BBQ at Barone's. Legendary local grill master Tony Macchiano and the Lickety Spit BBQ team will be on the grill prepping a rib dinner with all the fixings, great beverages from local purveyors, and live music.
Every elected official in the area with jurisdiction over Pleasanton is invited to attend and the event is open to the public.
Celebrate Business BBQ, Wednesday, September 17
Barone's Backyard, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Register Now- Learn More
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Bay Area Commuter Ordinance Deadline is September 30
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Would you like to give your employees an easier, less expensive commute to work AND comply with the new Bay Area Commuter Ordinance at the same time?
You can do both with WageWorks� Commuter Benefits. Call us at 480-291-9102 to speak with a WageWorks benefits specialist and start saving money for both you and your employees!
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Adopt one new healthy habit and practice it for 30 days!
Help brand Pleasanton as one of the healthiest places to live, work and raise a family. Local business, non-profit and healthcare leaders are joining forces to engage individuals, companies and families in the third annual city-wide Healthy Habits Challenge.
The goal of the challenge is to engage as many people as possible in a new healthy practice, of their own choosing, for up to 30 days. The 2014 Healthy Habits Challenge takes place throughout the month of September. Participants can sign up to join the challenge anytime and participate in making a simple yet important step toward better health.
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Pleasanton Police Department Focus Group
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Dear Pleasanton Business Owner,
The Pleasanton Police Department would like to invite you to participate in a focus group consisting of chosen representatives from the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. With your help, we hope to learn how to better serve our residents, business owner, and those who work in Pleasanton. Your feedback will be vital as we strive to discover new and innovative ways to meet the needs of our community.
The focus group is scheduled for Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 7:30 a.m.
and will last approximately 2 hours. Please contact Shannon Revel-Whitaker at
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Tri-Valley Mayors Conference - September 17
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Seating is limited and last chance to register is now!
Plan to stay and view the beautiful cars and the Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Blackhawk Museum, Danville, $45 per person
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Grand Slam Marketing: Maximizing Your Q4 Sales - September 18
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Free Educational Seminar
presented by Alay Yajnik, FocalPoint Business Coaching
Grand Slam Marketing: Maximizing Your Q4 Sales
Thursday, September 18
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. At the Chamber
View Event Flyer
Who Should Attend
Business Owners who want to maximize their Q4 Sales
Overview
- Coach Alay's proven process re-focuses your existing Marketing efforts to maximize sales
- This practical, hands-on workshop ensures that you receive the full benefits of your marketing efforts in Q4
- During this workshop, you will build your Q4 Sales Plan and Marketing Dashboard
- This workshop provides several $10,000 ideas for your business...but only if you act on them!We request that only serious participants attend this workshop.
Learn More Online - RSVP Now
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Employment Law for the Small/Medium Business - September 30
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Free Educational Seminar
presented by Kirsten Barranti, Barranti Law Group
Employment Law for the Small/Medium Business
Tuesday, September 30
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. At the Chamber
This seminar will navigate the complex waters of wage and hour law and when determining whether an employee should be salaried, hourly or an independent contractor.
Subtopics
Dangers $$ of Misclassifying Employees (Salaried/Hourly) vs. Independent Contractors
Target
New Business Owner, HR Managers, Office Mangers, Persons responsible for hiring persons. The seminar will be refresher course for existing business owners.
Objectives
Steps to Determine Proper Classification
1. Review the exempt verses non-exempt tests
2. Review independent contractor tests
3. Compliance with state and federal hiring regulations
Learn More Online - RSVP Now
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New Leaf Community Markets Mixer a Success
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Member News
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Assistance League Sponsors Book Drive
ACE, Your Official Ride to Levi's Stadium
Bay Area Commuter Ordinance Deadline Approaching
Granite Insurance 'No Bull Challenge' Event Looking for Contributions
PPIE Announces Record Giving at Registration
Curves National Open House Week September 15-20
Assemblymember Buchanan Hosts Free Small Business Town Hall, September 17
Harvest Festival Returns to Fairgrounds, September 19-21
Foothill High School Hosting Satelite TEDx Event, September 20
USF Pleasanton Open House, September 23
WageWorks Webinar To Help You Comply with Bay Area Commuter Ordinance, September 24
Valley Humane Society's Paws in the Park Charity Walk & Animal Festival, September 28
LPFD Fire Safety Expo & Pancake Breakfast, October 4
Free Tickets to Home & Garden Alameda County Fall Show, October 3-5
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