The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce June Networking Mixer is hosted by Heritage Bank of Commerce on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Visit Heritage Bank of Commerce online - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram.

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership, and are free for chamber members to attend. Prospective members can attend one mixer for a $25 fee in order to evaluate the benefit of chamber membership. Contact Dawn Wilson if you are a prospective member.

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.

Our next 411 on Member Benefits is set for Monday, June 12, 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.

In case you missed it in your inbox last week, 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.

Girl Scout Troop 31253 unveiled a new Zone 7 Little Free Library at a ribbon cutting ceremony last week in Pleasanton. Little Free Libraries offer free books to anyone in the community, promoting reading and sharing. The literature in the Zone 7 Little Free Library will highlight the importance of water, shed light on today’s water issues and provide water-saving resources for the community. Learn more online here.

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.

Enjoy summer vibes at the Alameda County Fair. June 16 to July 9, 2023. Tickets and season passes are available now and are discounted through June 15.

*Advanced pricing valid thru June 15, 2023

General Admission (Ages 13-61) NOW $15 | $18 Starting June 16

Child Admission (Ages 6-12): NOW $13 | $15 Starting June 16

Senior Admission (Ages 62+): NOW $13 | $15 Starting June 16

Children (5 and under) and Military (with valid ID): Free General Admission

Learn more online here.

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 Pleasanton Young Professionals for a Build Day, in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Register in advance here. Space is limited.

Meet the Innovators is East Bay EDA's speaker and networking event series highlighting innovative companies and organizations in the East Bay. Join us on June 20 at Diablo Valley College San Ramon Campus for a presentation on emerging tech coming out of the Tri-Valley and around the East Bay. Hear from business leaders and East Bay Innovation Awards alumni about cutting edge innovation and network with industry professionals at this exclusive event. 

Networking begins at 8:00 am. Free for East Bay EDA Members and Sponsors. $25 Ticket includes breakfast. Visit the Eventbrite page here to reserve your tickets.

Visit Tri-Valley, the Destination Marketing Organization for Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Town of Danville, California, in conjunction with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, is beginning an exciting Destination Strategic Planning process with a focus on a potential new regional multi-use venue.

The goal of this plan is to develop strategies that help further develop a vibrant visitor economy while also enhancing the quality of life for residents. The Destination Strategic Plan will be a road map that guides the area’s tourism efforts for years to come. Our collaborative process is being facilitated by the Tourism & Destination Advisory practice at JLL; a global consulting group focused on long-term destination planning and venue development. The Destination Strategic Planning process will be carried out in four phases and is expected to take 10 months.

June 16, 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

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.

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.

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.

Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.

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.