In This Issue
October Mixer, 10/8
Employment Law Seminar, 9/30
Candidates Forum, 10/17
2015 Forum, 10/8
PPIE Fundraiser, 10/17
Granite Insurance 20th Anniversary, 10/9
Ribbon Cuttings
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Janice Bastani, is the owner of Janice Bastani Coaching, a certified John Maxwell Coach and will be your host for:

L2 Learn - Lead

A live simulcast event

Friday, October 10, 2014  

8 a.m. to 12 noon

 

Special Pleasanton Chamber Rate!

VIP seats are $99

(use promo code PCC) 

Register here while

great seats last!

 www.janicebastanicoaching .com/L2


For a complete listing of new members, click here.

Pleasanton Young Professionals
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.

Chamber Networking Group
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
If interested, please email Bill Hall at [email protected]
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Business Connection
Business Connection

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!



Have you read the 
Chamber's all new electronic newsletter?

Issue Date:
September 29, 2014
Chromagraphics & Insignia Designs Will Co-Host Mixer - October 8
Did you know that print is Recyclable, Renewable and Sustainable? Print is effective. Studies show that print not only gets read a whopping 80% of the time, it also drives both new and repeat business. Chromagraphics provides services that help you to gain the most from your marketing dollars. They offer offset and digital print solutions, design, mailing and fulfillment services. Choose Print, Choose Chromagraphics.
Insignia Designs is a Pleasanton-based sign company, providing interior and exterior signage, including large format digital printing, vinyl graphics, tradeshow design and displays, custom lobby signs, window/wall/floor graphics, banners and posters, real estate and property signs, vehicle graphics, wraps and more. 

Come to the mixer next Wednesday and check out the Fuddruckers truck wrap, which Insignia Designs created, and enjoy delicious food from Fuddruckers.


Employment Law for the Small/Medium Business - September 30

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

Candidates Forum: Baker and Sbranti - October 17

Pleasanton 2015 Forum - October 8
Next week's Pleasanton 2015 Forum will feature a presentation from
Deputy Superintendent of Schools Luz Cazares. 
She'll talk about exciting programs in the district, the start of the new school year "by the numbers" and field questions.

 


 
 


 

Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 a.m.

At the Chamber - 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton

PPIE 11th Annual Fundraiser Event - October 17

Granite Insurance Brokers' 20th Anniversary & "Party For A Cause"

Benefiting "The Great American NO BULL Challenge"
A lavish themed evening of Great Gatsby, Studio 54 and Arabian Nights!
Granite Headquarters
6600 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton
RSVP by October 1 to l[email protected]

Ribbon Cuttings

You are invited to join the Chamber and our Ambassadors at this upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Ribbon Cuttings


Granite Insurance Brokers

Thursday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m.

6600 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton

Celebrating 20th Anniversary

 

Jill Barry, Jill Denton Realtors

Thursday, October 16 at 5:15 p.m.

Keller Williams - 459 Main Street, Pleasanton
Celebrating the Partnership

 

Silhouette Med Spa & Weight Management

Friday, October 17 at 5:15 p.m.

101 E. Vineyard Avenue, Suite 107, Livermore

Open House Event from 5-8 p.m.

 

Bon Dia Cafe & Bar

Tuesday, October 21 at 5:15 p.m.

1987 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton

Celebrating Grand Opening

Member News
Member News
Assistance League Sponsors Book Drive

Bay Area Commuter Ordinance Deadline Approaching

LPFD Fire Safety Expo & Pancake Breakfast, October 4

Agape Villages 2nd Annual Dinner & Auction, October 4

Free Tickets to Home & Garden Alameda County Fall Show, October 3-5

Sunol Creek Memory Care ''End Alzheimer's'' Yard Sale & Bake Sale, October 11

PPIE to Host 11th Annual Toasts & Tastes of Fall, October 17

Golf Under The Stars with Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Club, October 18

American Diabetes Association Inaugural Tour de Cure, October 26