The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be hosting its annual Golf Outing at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Big O Tires of Pleasanton, 1st United Credit Union, Golden 1 Credit Union, Insperity HR Solutions, Jersey Mike's Subs, SafeAmerica Credit Union and UNCLE Credit Union are all sponsors of the event this year.

This is the Chamber's one true fundraising event of the year, featuring a fun-filled afternoon of 18-holes of scramble golf, great food and drinks throughout the day and some awesome raffle prizes. It's a great opportunity to have some fun while promoting your business, networking, and making new contacts. Whether you golf or not, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce September Networking Mixer is hosted by Sunshine Saloon and is set for Wednesday, September 13, 2023. View PDF of event flyer.

Sunshine Saloon’s brand new outdoor patio is officially open! Enjoying your favorite food and the fresh air has never been better. A local favorite since 1978, “The Shine” is a bar and grill cooking up your favorite meals. Breakfast is served all day every day, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and each day features lunch and dinner specials. Sunshine is the place to be for sports entertainment and the perfect location for group dining, be it friends meeting for drinks or your next corporate lunch. Learn more about Sunshine Saloon online - on Facebook - on Instagram.

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership, and are free for chamber members to attend. 

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.

The next Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meeting is happening on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Guest speakers will be Janeen Rubino-Brumm and Jamie Renton discussing workforce development for disabled youth and adult students.

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.

Congratulations to Susan Schall & Stephany Jenkins of Park46 Real Estate on your ribbon cutting celebration. Park46 can open the door to your dream home, anywhere, at any price. They offer an innovative home buying and selling experience and represent clients in a variety of lifestyle categories.

Agent-owned and locally focused, Park46 was founded by two top-producing, award-winning agents ready to take on a fresh approach to home buying and selling. With over one billion in lifetime sales, our past experience working for large brokerages, paired with the high-touch concierge service of a boutique brokerage like Park46, provides the best of both worlds and uniquely positions you to achieve winning results.

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. Take a look at our recent ribbon cutting ceremonies here.

You're invited to join the Pleasanton Chamber and our Ambassador Committee at the following ribbon cutting ceremonies.

Our Business Connection newsletter is a bi-monthly publication inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly on the first Friday of the odd-numbered months. You can read the PDF of the Business Connection on our website.

The following members had a Business Spotlight article featured in our September newsletter. Take a second to check them out.

Set to Thrive

Mochiholic

Valley Community Church

Join Serendipity Labs for a tour of their brand-new workspace in Dublin. Conveniently situated at the intersection of I-580 and I-680. Offering private offices, team suites, coworking and meeting rooms, all supported by an on-site hospitality team.

To RSVP or for any questions contact Serendipity Labs Dublin at concierge.dublin@serendipitylabs.com.

Join Kathleen O'Leary for the final of three Medicare Meetings taking place at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce.

Kathleen has years of experience helping clients select their Medicare coverage. Join for refreshments and an educational seminar. To RSVP, call Kathleen at (510) 304-9120 or scan the QR code.

Presented By:

Kathleen O'Leary, Licensed Insurance Agent

kathleen@acinsurance.biz

(510) 304-9120

License#: 0G52388

Two seminars presented by Kinley Wong, CRPC

Financial Planner, Bridges Wealth Strategies

You've paid into the Social Security program for over 30 years and does it make sense to learn how to get the potential maximum Social Security Benefits you're entitled to?

The TOP FOUR Social Security Benefit MISTAKES

• Mistake of Taking Retirement Social Security Benefits Early.
• Coordinate Couple's Social Security Benefits.
• Not planning for Widow's Social Security Benefits, Survivor Benefits.
• Divorced Spousal and Divorced Widow's Benefits.

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.

Upcoming PYP events

September 19, 2023 at 7 p.m.

A public hearing about the proposed water rate increase will take place during the September 19, 2023 City Council meeting, starting at 7 p.m. and located in the Remillard Room at 3333 Busch Rd., Pleasanton, 94566.

Official protests must be in writing and delivered to the Pleasanton City Clerk's Office. Find more about this process on the Public Hearing Notice.

Join in the community celebration of the Amador Valley High School Centennial. Celebrate 100 years of Dons Spirit with special events & activities. Dons of every generation are invited to celebrate purple and gold. 

This website will help you find more about special activities and events such as the parade, where to buy apparel, class reunions, volunteering and sponsorship opportunities.

Centennial Events and Activities

Centennial Exhibition at Museum on Main

August 29-October 7

Wine & Cheese Opening Reception at Museum on Main

Thursday, September 14

Campus Tours at Amador Valley High School

Friday, September 15

Centennial Parade on Main Street

Friday, September 15

Pigskin Event & Football Game

Friday, September 15

Centennial Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, September 16

Cruising Down Memory Lane Panel Presentation

Saturday, September 16

Meet Up in the Park

Saturday, September 16

You're invited to a Leadership Pleasanton Alumni Spaghetti Dinner, A Fundraiser Benefitting the Leadership Pleasanton Program at Sunshine Saloon on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and include a spaghetti dinner with salad, bread, and one drink. All attendees must register by October 6. View PDF of event flyer.

Mingle with fellow Leadership alumni and re-connect with your old classmates while supporting the Leadership Pleasanton program. Please note - Sunshine Saloon is a 21+ establishment.

The Pleasanton Chamber is pleased to introduce our Member Benefits Guide, a detailed marketing piece that outlines who we are, what we do, your benefits of membership and how we can elevate your presence together through programs, committees and different membership levels.

Did you know?

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in helping Pleasanton remain among the very best cities in the country in which to live, work and raise a family while providing great support, services and value for our member organizations whose financial support and engagement make it all possible.

We are a membership-based, non-profit organization operating as a 501(c)(6) with members ranging from small mom-and-pop type businesses to major corporations located in the Tri-Valley.

Special thank you to our partners in this project - Brenda Sylva Meuser and Ron Meuser of Chromagraphics and Daniel Kodam and Ray Masterson of D-Kode Technology.

This event is hosted by the Tri-Valley Career Center (TVCC), Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance (TVCCA) and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.

This is the largest, most well-attended Job Fair we host annually. In the past, we've had over 300 job seekers register and over 200 participate. We can accommodate up to 65 vendors total and be providing both premium tables and standard tables for reservation. This job fair will sell out and has sold out almost every year. Don't miss your chance to find your next great employee.

Job Seeker Registration - click here

Employer Registration - click here

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions to Amy Miller at amiller@clpccd.org.

Our strong local economy and extraordinary quality of life happen by design, not by accident. Working together, we cause great things to happen. The Chamber and our partners in the Pleasanton community are your connection to the people, programs, and information you need to increase your organization’s visibility and grow your business.

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 website pleasanton.org averages more than 27,000 views per month, including 4,500 views on average for the Business Directory and 4,100 views for the Events Calendar. 
• Our E-Business Connection newsletter has a reach of more than 1,100 in the business community.

Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.

Networking Mixer

October 11 at All Natural Stone

Fall Tradeshow Mixer

November 8 at The Club at Ruby Hill

Economic Development Event

November 15 at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery

Networking Mixer

December 13 at Serendipity Labs Dublin-Pleasanton

Preet Brows

Threading, Waxing, Facials, Henna, and Haircuts, on Valley Avenue in Pleasanton.

Tasteocracy By The National Food Lab

Join Tasteocracy - share opinions on products. Easy process - create a profile, answer questions, get offers to test. Be part of our vibrant tester community, including young "Flavor Explorers."

John Michael Vinci - UBS Financial Services, Inc.

The right moves for your financial future.

Flylock Security Solutions - East Bay

The newest franchise of Flylock Security specializing in commercial security solutions.

Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy

We turn children into successful adults. Gain focus, confidence, discipline, growth mindset, and grit. Award-winning program with child development experts. 

Lena Search LLC

Recruiting and staffing agency, matching talented people to grow your business.

myAdChain Inc.

Advertisement technology company using blockchain technology.

Stratford School

Private, non-sectarian school, where tradition meets 21st century learning.

Clear & Confident Speech Coaching

Jennifer Murphy's goal is for you to be easily understood and to feel confident when you are communicating.