In This Issue
Community Service Awards, 3/29
Community of Character Nominations
Spring Tradeshow, 5/10
April Mixer at Handles, 4/12
Lunch & Learn Series, Sexual Harassment, 3/30
Ribbon Cuttings
Member News
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Spring has sprung and so has CHIRP!
Calling all little makers, ages 2 1/2 years and older! Chirp - The Little Makers is a brand new children's art studio in downtown Pleasanton. Come tinker, paint, and build today!
Introducing...
CAMP CHIRP
Spring Break Art Camp
April 3-7, Ages 5-10
Enroll now, limited space
608 Main Street, Suite F
Pleasanton
925-577-3315
Save the Date
First Friday in August
For Sales, Marketing, and 
 Customer Growth
Next meeting
Thursday,  April 6
Andy Lopunak, GM of Mike's Camera in Dublin, and a nationally published photographer, will talk about using photographic campaigns for marketing. 
Meetings take place at the Pleasanton Chamber on the 1st and 3rd  Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Open to all Chamber Members
In addition to a "traditional" leads club or networking format, we're adding social media, calendarizing, and mastermind concepts to the meeting.
"If you're looking for ducks, where do you go?"
Gary Bosley 510-331-7625

Pleasanton Young Professionals
The Pleasanton Young Professionals is the premier networking group for emerging and established young professionals.
UP NEXT
April 20
Professional Development Meeting: Resume Workshop
FUTURE EVENTS
May 18, Social at Sunshine Saloon
June 15, Social at McKay's Taphouse and Beer Garden
  To learn more about the PYPs, 

Visit our Chamber sponsored
NETWORKING GROUP
Chamber Networking Group
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
"Smarter Business Building"
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday 
of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
If interested, please email Bill Hall or 
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Issue Date:
March 27, 2017
This Wednesday at the Firehouse
Everyone is invited to join us for our 54th annual evening celebrating amazing people who go the extra mile to make Pleasanton a fabulous place to live... and do business.
Honorees
MARRIOTT PLEASANTON 
Business Philanthropy
TOWNE CENTER BOOKS
Excellence in Business
PLEASANTON VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 
Excellence in Service
RANDY & LISA BROWN 
Distinguished Individual Service
BEETS HOSPITALITY GROUP 
Green Business

The public is invited to attend this fun-filled evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 with a hosted bar and heavy hors' doeuvres as well as a silent auction followed by the awards presentation.
Thank you to our sponsors












Community Service Awards -  Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.
Firehouse Arts Center -  Learn More Here
Community of Character looking for nominations
The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative is seeking nominations for the 10 th  Annual Juanita Haugen Community of Character Awards. These awards were established in 2008 to recognize Pleasanton citizens who model high ethical and moral standards of behavior and are dedicated volunteers contributing their time to our community. Candidates for this award should exhibit traits chosen by the Citizens of Pleasanton and Advocated by the Collaborative:  Compassion, Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Responsibility.

The deadline to submit a nomination is April 3, 2017.

Juanita Haugen Community of Character Award recipients will be honored at the May 24, 2017 Community of Character Collaborative Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Building.
Spring Tradeshow Mixer at The Club at Ruby Hill
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
The Club at Ruby Hill hosts the first of our two Tradeshow Mixers for 2017.
Cost to exhibit
$240 for members
$450 for non-members
Combo Package
Register for this Tradeshow and the Fall Tradeshow and SAVE! Exhibitor booths at both the May 10 and November 8 Tradeshows are $390 total.
Handles to Host April Mixer 
Located inside the historic Pleasanton Hotel in beautiful Downtown Pleasanton. Handles has 30 beers & 16 wines rotating on tap behind a full cocktail bar, farm-fresh seasonal American cuisine, live music, pint nights, food & beer pairings and the facility to host any size banquet, party or wedding.
Handles will host the April Networking Mixer for the Chamber next month. 
Wednesday, April 12
Lunch & Learn Series - Sexual Harrasment
Lunch & Learn Series - Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Abusive Conduct Prevention
Presented by BBSI 
Thursday, March 30, 2017
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
At the Pleasanton Chamber 

Harassment training for supervisors has always been a good idea; now it is required by law for all California employers with 50 or more employees but it is highly recommended for all business owners and all employees, regardless of size.
Additionally, effective April 1, 2016 employers with  5 or more employees must have a written policy against harassment which must meet certain requirements including employer's affirmative duty to prevent harassment and discrimination and a written complaint process.
Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. with the session beginning promptly at 11:15 and ending at 1:00.
Ribbon Cuttings
You are invited to join the Chamber and our Ambassadors at this upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony.

Thursday, March 30 at 5:15 p.m.
4807 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton
Grand Opening Celebration 
Member News