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State of the Pleasanton Chamber Luncheon |
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Deadline to sign up is this week |
- Chamber’s priorities for 2023 from James Cooper
- Hear from Jill Buck, Go Green Initiative
- Remarks from Kim Damiani, Summit Financial Group
- Installation of 2023 Board Chair
- Meet the 2023 Chamber Board of Directors
- Recognition of outstanding volunteers for 2022
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Register no later than January 20, 2023. Sponsorship opportunities available. Email Susie if interested. |
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Thank you to the State of the Pleasanton Chamber sponsors |
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Thank you to Locanda Amalfi |
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Authentic Napoletano-style pizza & Italian cuisine in downtown Pleasanton |
Locanda Amalfi is an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in pizza Napoletana, pasta, small bites and cocktails in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. Our warm, friendly atmosphere is perfect for date night or family gatherings. Follow #LocandaAmalfi online here and on social media - Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
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Thank you to our partners at the Locanda Amalfi mixer |
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You're invited to join us |
Ribbon cuttings increase the visibility of a grand opening, new location, ground breaking or special anniversary. The chamber brings the giant scissors and the red ribbon, invites our ambassadors and publicizes the event in various publications. To schedule a ribbon cutting, email Dawn.
You're invited to join the Chamber and our ambassadors at the following ribbon cutting ceremony.
Nina Pomeroy Photography
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
4725 First Street, Suite 262, Pleasanton
Celebrating new studio location
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This Wednesday at Porky's |
LEARN - GROW - EMPOWER
Pleasanton Young Professionals
Established 2013
Ages 21-40
We strive to help other young professionals to learn, empower, and grow from our mastermind lunches, volunteer/fundraising opportunities, and monthly networking mixers.
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As a member of the Pleasanton Chamber, you have the opportunity to advertise your business through our publications and website. With a very active business community and vibrant community of readers, we are pleased to offer a wide variety of marketing opportunities, ranging from a one-time print ad to having a regular presence in all of our publications to a banner ad on our online directory.
By the numbers
- Our Business Connection print newsletter has a reach of 10,000 residences and businesses and a readership of 25,000.
- Our E-Business Connection newsletter has a reach of more than 1,100 in the business community.
- Our website pleasanton.org averages more than 16,000 views per month, including 2,900 views on average for the Business Directory and 1,900 views for the Events Calendar.
Tell your story, increase your exposure and promote your brand by partnering with the Pleasanton Chamber. Email Susie with questions. |
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Tru Strength Realization Workshop |
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Presented by Breakthrough Performance Systems, tru Strength Realization |
We empower companies and individuals to unleash peak performance and satisfaction through a deep understanding of each person’s unique strengths.
Need a career transition?
tru™ Strength Realization could be just what you need right now. Complimentary workshop at the Pleasanton Chamber on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Register in advance here. No cost to attend. Space is limited. |
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Annual MLK Fellowship Breakfast set for January 23 |
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Featuring keynote speaker Dr. William Nelson |
- Keynote Speaker Dr. William Nelson, Pleasanton Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
- 2023 MLK Legacy Award Recipients
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Kelly O’Lague, formerly CEO of Hively & the YMCA and President of the Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative.
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Ronnie Forbes, founder of One Nation Dream Makers, a food pantry in Livermore and President of the Livermore VFW. www.onenationdreammakers.org
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Matt Troiano, co-founder of the annual Tri-Valley Community Thanksgiving Dinner and active leader of the Knights of Columbus.
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Waste and Recycling Webinar for Pleasanton Businesses |
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Make sure you're in compliance with state law |
Find out information about programs, services and the SB1383 Law that affects your business.
- Legislation updates that impact your Business
- SB1383 Implementation and Enforcement in Pleasanton
- Grant Funding Opportunities for Businesses to comply with SB1383
- Pleasanton Garbage Service’s and technical assistant to help your Business
- Presentations from Alameda County Waste Management Authority (StopWaste), Go Green Initiative, Pleasanton Garbage Service, and the City of Pleasanton.
This informational webinar is on January 25, 2023, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Employment Law Update 2023 |
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Presented by Barranti Law Group |
This seminar discusses the new 2023 employment laws, wage and hour issues and new cases affecting business owners
What will be discussed
- Pay Transparency
- Background check update
- Bereavement Leave
- Cannabis Protections
- Workplace Safety
- COVID 19 updates
- Reproductive Choices Protection
- Employment Tracking
- Minimum wage
- CFRA expansion
- CPRA
Who should attend
This seminar is designed to provide human resource professionals, managers, supervisors and small to mid-size business owners with the tools necessary to recognize potential workplaces issues. It will also heighten their awareness of legal issues surrounding the workplace and how you can avoid costly mistakes.
RSVP
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Employers wanted as vendors for Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair |
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Have hiring needs? Sign up below |
The 2023 Teen Job & Career Fair is on the horizon. This year, the event is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 12 noon - 3 PM at the Pleasanton Senior Center.
If you have hiring needs and are interested in participating as an employer, please complete the Employer Application by Friday, February 10, 2023.
Employer Benefits
- Promote your business and exhibit your products and services at no cost.
- Distribute employment or volunteer applications to potential candidates
- Employers will determine the amount of their own printed materials
- In an effort to be environmentally conscious, event organizers recommend QR codes and or a flyer with information for teens to take a picture of
- Interview prospective employee’s on-the-spot
- If interested, conduct mock interviews with the teens and facilitate discussions on various work-related issues and topics.
This event is free for employers and job seekers. We would recommend that at least two representatives from your organization be present at the event.
This event is sponsored by the City of Pleasanton, City of San Ramon, City of Dublin, Town of Danville, and the Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club.
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Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week 2023 |
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10 days of exclusive specials at local restaurants and wineries |
Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week highlights the diverse culinary scene of our region over the span of 10 delicious days in the form of special foodie events, unique menu offerings, and exclusive deals to restaurants and wineries in the Tri-Valley.
Enrollment for participating businesses is now open.
Participant Requirements
- Your business must be located in the Tri-Valley.
- Restaurants must offer one of the following specials, exclusive to Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week, from February 24th – March 5th:
- special prix-fixe menu
- discount (example: $2 off an appetizer)
- value add (example: free dessert with an entree)
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Save the date for these March events |
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Pleasanton North Rotary's Starry Night Charity Gala |
Join Pleasanton North Rotary for an elegant evening at the newly remodeled Castlewood Country Club, now the Club at Castlewood. |
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10th Annual St. Patrick's Brew Crawl Downtown Pleasanton |
Join the PDA as a participating location in the 10th Annual St. Patrick's Brew Crawl. All types of businesses are invited to participate in this event. The PDA will help pair you up with a local brewery. |
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Congratulations to these members that have recently joined the Chamber |
A local 501(c)3 charity that seeks to ease the transition for children entering into the foster care system with a custom bag filled with new essential items to bring some comfort and confidence during a vulnerable time.
Implementing cloud-based solutions, enabling organizations to continually close books, run scenario forecasting, and complete budget cycles in an efficient and integrated manner.
Joseph Sabeh and the Executive Homes Group with Venture Sotheby's International Realty is a full-service real estate team who place their clients’ interests first and foremost.
The Kottinger barn at 200 Ray Street is a historical landmark in Pleasanton. About 2 years ago, the barn and plaza surrounding it was purchased by the Torquemada Family and they have been updating it and keeping it historically accurate.
IT consulting, specializing in guiding industry-leading organizations through complex multi-cloud digital transformations, on Hopyard Road in Pleasanton.
Transform your life, train with us. A fitness center on Stoneridge Drive in Pleasanton.
Indian restaurant serving wide variety of authentic North Indian food and curries on Pimlico Drive in Pleasanton.
Your local barbershop building genuine relationships while providing top quality services within the male grooming industry on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.
After traveling the world, we’ve been able to see our fair share of boba shops and we decided to open our own store on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.
High quality sweets, domestic and International candies and desserts on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.
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Next meeting set for February |
Pleasanton is widely recognized as a premier community in which to live, work and do business. The business climate is a key driver of the community's success. Pleasanton businesses generate roughly 55% of the local tax base and collectively act as the community's economic engine.
The Chamber relies on Pleasanton 2025: A Community Vision as its local public policy agenda, committing volunteer and staff time to work toward its fulfillment as a catalyst, convener and champion for all things Pleasanton.
Every second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon, the Pleasanton Chamber brings stakeholders together to focus community resources, time and talent to achieve greater understanding of issues, obstacles and opportunities related to Pleasanton 2025: A Community Vision.
There will not be a 2025 Forum meeting for January. The next meeting will take place in February.
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Networking mixers at a glance |
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Opportunities for you and your business |
Networking mixers provide the perfect opportunity for business-to-business networking to establish new relationships and business contacts. Mixers are held the second Wednesday of each month and are hosted by various Chamber members at their business. They take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to get a first-hand view of the hosts' facilities, products and services. Networking mixers are a benefit of Chamber membership and are free for members to attend.
If you are interested in hosting a future networking mixer, please contact Susie Weiss at susie@pleasanton.org. We are looking for a mixer host for December of 2023. |
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