As we close out 2021, I want to first and foremost thank you for your continued support and investment in our organization. We would not have been able to continue our advocacy and networking programs this year without you standing by our side. I look forward to continuing our work together in making sure Pleasanton, and the Tri-Valley region, remain one of the best places in the Bay Area to live, work and raise a family.

I want to thank two of our outgoing board members and past chairs, Herb Ritter and Randy Brown for their six years of service. We will miss your leadership, creativity, hard work and humor. The good news is they aren’t leaving Pleasanton, so I look forward to continuing to see their smiling faces and receiving their sage advice.

I also want to welcome our two new board members Bill Wheeler, owner of Black Tie Transportation and Bob Rossi, owner of Sunshine Saloon. They are great additions to our Board of Directors and will bring new perspectives and leadership to our Board as we REBUILD the chamber membership.

Please join us for our final mixer of the year on December 8 at Venture X. Help us close out our monthly mixers with our largest attendance of the year. It is sure to be a wonderful night to make new connections.

Finally, you are extremely important to us. If you need some flexibility to continue as a member of the chamber, please reach out to our Membership Director Dawn Wilson. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 925-846-5858 ext. 202.

We look forward to our continued partnership. If there are additional ways we can help your business during this time, please contact me by email at [email protected] or by phone at 925-846-5858 ext. 204.

On behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors and staff, we wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season and prosperous New Year!

Safeway has been proudly serving Northern California since 1926. Pleasanton is home to the Northern California Division of Safeway and one of Albertsons Companies corporate offices in addition to two Safeway locations. The company continues to invest in new store development and store upgrades throughout Northern California. Most recently, the Santa Rita and Bernal Avenue Safeway stores in Pleasanton received new enhancements. This includes expanded premium deli offerings with a range of freshly prepared meals and ready-to-serve options, an assortment of organic, natural, and healthier-for-you choices, and a variety of fresh and high-quality choices from bakery, meat, and floral departments. 

 

The new aisle signage named after local streets in town pays homage to the community. Both locations also offer curbside pick-up. The Drive Up and Go pick-up service allows you to place your grocery orders online, schedule a pick-up time and a store associate will put the groceries directly into your car. Additionally, the Santa Rita store has a new Starbucks kiosk. Stop by your local Safeway in Pleasanton to check-out these new offerings.  

Congratulations to JJ's Threading Salon on their grand opening in downtown Pleasanton. Now open at 357 Ray Street in Pleasanton, JJ's Threading Salon specializes in threading and facial hair removal, and also provides services that include waxing, facials and henna tattoos. Their salon is a state of the art facility with full salon capabilities. Visit them on Facebook and Instagram too.

Congratulations to Fresh Cut Christmas Trees on their grand opening. Fresh Cut Christmas Trees is a small family farm operating in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Michael Hepler, who owns Fresh Cut Christmas Trees with his wife Wanda and son Cody, has been in the business since he was 15 years old. Go and see the Hepler Family at the tree lot at the Fairgrounds for your premium quality tree without the premium price. Open daily from 9am to 8pm until December 22.

Mochiholic is a premium Japanese style mochi donut shop serving delicious mochi donuts and boba daily. Their seasonal Christmas flavors are back for a limited time and there is a special offer for you to Save $5 off $20 with promo code mochiholicpleasanton for online ordering.

Open for takeout, online order ahead pick up, and delivery, Monday through Friday 10am to 8pm at 4233 Rosewood Drive #9 in Pleasanton.

Follow their social media for more details Instagram and Facebook or visit Mochiholic online.

Skaters wanted. Roller Derby training is set to take place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. For more information, email Pam at [email protected] or visit Derby Skating Association online at skatingderby.com.

January 13-16, 2022

Alameda County Fairgrounds, Building C

Located one block off Main Street in Downtown Pleasanton, the Cellar Door offers a rotating wine list of over 30 wines by the glass, creative wine flights & unique food pairings, live music on weekends, wine maker seminars, special events, and much more.

Special thank you Terri Terry and her team for hosting our members for our October mixer. Take a look at the photos from the mixer here and also hear from Gabrielle Welk, on behalf of Terri as she spoke to attendees at the event here.

Visit Cellar Door Online - Facebook - Instagram

Your home is your canvas, a space that reflects your identity, your stamp of individuality. All Natural Stone’s exclusive collection of luxury tile, expertly curated natural stone and masterfully crafted porcelain is certain to make your home harmonious with your style and way of life. Visit one of All Natural Stone's four showrooms in Berkeley, Burlingame, Dublin, and San Jose.

Special thank you Dominick Piegaro, Kate Lecco, Carson Condon and the entire team at All Natural Stone for hosting the joint networking mixer for the Pleasanton and Dublin Chambers in November. Take a look at the photos from the mixer here and also hear from Dominick Piegaro and Larry Perez of All Natural Stone as they spoke to at the event here.