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June 20, 2023
Pleasanton’s Salute to Partnerships event set for July 12
Event sponsors
On the patio at Rubys & Roses
Everyone is invited to join us at the Salute to Partnerships Joint Mixer & BBQ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the patio at Rubys & Roses. Cost to attend is $20 per person. All registrations must be received by July 5, 2023.

City of Pleasanton staff, the Mayor, City Council and Leadership Pleasanton Alumni are invited as our guests and are FREE of charge. Chamber members, PDA members, and community members can attend for $20.
This joint mixer brings the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, the Pleasanton Downtown Association, City of Pleasanton Mayor, City Council, employees and Leadership Pleasanton alumni together for a BBQ dinner, drinks, and networking in a beautiful setting. Why? To honor the partnerships that involve everyone working together for the betterment of the Pleasanton community.
All registrations must be received by July 5, 2023. Includes BBQ dinner and 2 drinks per person. Email Susie with any questions or if you need your complimentary discount code.
Thank you to Heritage Bank
Hear from our host on this video here.
Banking for business people, by business people
The Pleasanton Chamber would like to thank Maria DeBenedetti and Chelsea Wilson of Heritage Bank of Commerce for hosting a wonderful mixer last week. Visit Heritage Bank of Commerce online - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram.
June E-Business Connection
Take a look at our electronic newsletter
In case you missed it in your inbox, the E-Business Connection for June is here. This is our electronic newsletter sent to our entire membership and it features a word from our CEO, checking in with our chair, spotlights on members, ribbon cuttings, listing of new members and more.
Ribbon Cuttings this week and next
You're invited
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 ceremonies.
Serendipity Labs Dublin-Pleasanton
Wednesday, June 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Grand Opening, light bites, refreshments, tours 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Valley REACH
Thursday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration and
Ice Cream Social
Teriyaki City Grill
Thursday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Grand Opening
Accardo Financial & Insurance Services
Saturday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Grand Opening
Alameda County Fair 2023
Enjoy summer vibes through July 9
The Alameda County Fair is here. Tickets will be sold online and on-site. Carnival wristbands are available to purchase on site at a Carnival Kiosk.

Events to note at the Fair
June 21 Food Drive Presented by City Health benefiting the Alameda County Food Bank
June 21 & 28 and July 5 $1 Ride Day
June 24 Brew Fest Presented by Tri-Valley Beer Trail
June 25 Fiesta at the Fair Festival
June 28 Pet food Drive Benefiting Valley Humane Society
June 30 Fireworks and Drone Show Spectacular in the Stella Artois Grandstand at 9:30pm
July 1 Wine Fest
July 2 Blues at the Fair Festival
Nightly Big O Tires Concert Series in the Lucky California Amphitheater
Mindful Eating, Presented by Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Free educational presentation next week
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is pleased to present an educational presentation.

Presented by Hannah Menise, Registered Dietitian, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

  • Mindfulness and mindful eating defined
  • Understand and describe the benefits of mindful eating
  • Learn how to apply mindful eating practices

Hosted by The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Tri-Valley Chambers of Commerce.
Help plan the future of Interstate 580
ACTC would love to hear from you
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is exploring ideas for expanding transportation options and improving safety and access along Interstate 580 in Alameda County. If you live, work, or travel along I-580, we’d love to hear from you! An interactive webmap is now live and comments are welcome on current issues traveling in the corridor and your feedback on new ideas and major projects being considered. The webmap will be available for input through June 30, 2023.
Save the Date for fun, sun and golf
Golf Tournament date is set
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing returns to Callippe Preserve Golf Course on Friday, September 29, 2023. This is the Chamber's one true fundraising event of the year, featuring a fun-filled afternoon of golf, great food, drinks and fantastic prizes. It's a great opportunity to have some fun while promoting your business, networking, and making new contacts. Open to everyone, whether you golf or not. Sponsorship opportunities and golf options coming soon.
Pleasanton Young Professionals
Learn - Grow - Empower
The premier networking group for emerging and established young professionals, the Pleasanton Young Professionals is a committee of the Pleasanton Chamber that strives to help other young professionals to learn, empower, and grow from their mastermind lunches, volunteering and fundraising opportunities, and monthly networking mixers.

Up Next
Join the PYPs for a sunny evening of building connections and expanding your networks. No host bar. Free raffle. Free for Chamber members to attend, $10 for guests.
411 on Member Benefits
Open to prospective, new and long-time members
On the Monday before the second Wednesday mixer each month, the Pleasanton Chamber hosts a 411 on Member Benefits. This meeting is open to prospective, new and long-time Chamber members.

  • Learn what it means to be a part of the Chamber
  • About the opportunities available to you and your business
  • How to take advantage of the benefits of Chamber membership

Our next 411 on Member Benefits is set for Monday, July 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber. 411 on Member Benefits is presented by Membership Director Dawn Wilson. If you'd like to attend, please register in advance here. Email Dawn with any questions.
Summer Events Downtown Pleasanton
Concerts in the Park, First Weekends on Main
June 23, 30 Concerts in the Park

July 7-9 First Weekends on Main
July 8 Salute to Service Chili Cook Off
July 14, 21, 28 Concerts in the Park

August 4-6 First Weekends on Main
August 11, 18, 25 Concerts in the Park
Online registration for Leadership Pleasanton now open
A program to develop community leaders
Leadership Pleasanton was created by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce in 1988, and has produced more than 800 graduates in its 30-plus years. In September of each year, around 30 individuals from local businesses, professional, government and service organizations as well as City of Pleasanton residents begin participating in nine, monthly, day-long sessions, culminating in a graduation in May. Participants have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with current leaders in the community to learn what makes Pleasanton work. The Leadership Pleasanton program is committed to the betterment of our community and is open to everyone. Learn more online here.
Marketing Opportunities
Compiling ads for summer issues now
Tell your story, increase your exposure and promote your brand by partnering with the Pleasanton Chamber. We are pleased to offer advertising options for our members 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. Give consumers the knowledge of what your business is known for. Take a look at our 2023 Marketing Opportunities.

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. 
Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.
Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meetings
Open to everyone
On the second Wednesday of the odd-numbered months at 12:00 p.m., the 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.


Meetings are held in a hybrid format and open to everyone in the community, in-person at the chamber at 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton or virtually via Zoom. Register in advance for the Zoom link here.

Up Next
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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Welcome New Members
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