Our Fall Tradeshow Mixer is free and open to the public and combines a happy hour atmosphere with business vendor tables. Join us on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:00 p.m. at The Club at Ruby Hill. Vendors can reach and connect with hundreds of fellow members, the local business community, and potential clients. Attendees will enjoy food tastes from local restaurants as well as wine, beer, appetizers, and a chance for great raffle prizes. 

ATTENDEE ADMISSION COMPLIMENTARY

Add your name to the attendee list by clicking the Register button here. Includes two drink tickets, open to everyone in the community. 

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Pleasanton are pleased to present Pleasanton: The Destination for Successful Innovation, a luncheon event on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery. This year's event focuses on Pleasanton as an innovation center and highlights the contributions of businesses to the overall quality of life.

Four successful Pleasanton-based companies will be recognized as achieving advancements in their industry and making significant contributions locally and globally as this year's Economic Drivers. The awardees will engage in an insightful conversation about emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. 

The luncheon event is open to everyone in the community and is $85 per person. All guests need to register to attend no later than November 6 at www.pleasanton.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email Susie with any questions.

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, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber. The 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.

Our Business Connection Newsletter for November is here. Look for your copy inside last Friday's Pleasanton Weekly. You can also read it here on our website.

This is our bi-monthly publication inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly on the first Friday of the odd-numbered months. It features business spotlights on members, a column by the board chair, membership anniversaries, ribbon cuttings and more. Check it out below and on our website here.

The Pleasanton Chamber would like to congratulate the Pleasanton Young Professionals on celebrating 10 years! This awesome group has been rocking and rolling since they first began and is showing no signs of slowing down. From their mastermind lunches to their volunteer and fundraising opportunities to their monthly networking mixers, the PYPs are building life-long relationships and opportunities. Check out this toast from their 10-year celebration mixer last week here.

The Pleasanton Police Department and City of Pleasanton will host a comprehensive Crime Prevention Webinar tailored specifically for the local business community on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 10 - 11 a.m.

This online event is designed to equip businesses with vital knowledge and strategies to safeguard their operations, assets, and employees. The webinar will underscore the City's commitment to fostering a secure business environment and establishing strong partnerships between the Pleasanton Police Department and the local business community. Attendees, including local business owners, managers, and employees, are encouraged to actively engage in enhancing the safety of their business locations. 

You're invited! Join Kathleen O'Leary and Julie Brajenovich for this Medicare Meeting taking place at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Kathleen and Julie have years of experience helping clients select their Medicare coverage. Join them for refreshments and learn about your options. To RSVP, call Julie at (408) 647-7873 or scan the QR code.

Shop in-store or online at www.5littlemonkeys.com from November 1-15, 2023 and use promo code BIGBAYRAY2023.

For every purchase using this code, Five Little Monkeys will donate 15% of the pre-tax total to Big Bay Ray.

Savor every slice, cater your lunch and holiday parties with Much Ado About Pizza. Located in Mission Plaza - 1991 Santa Rita Road, Suite E in Pleasanton.

Order 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.

The Return to Office survey helps the Bay Area Council better understand current and future travel patterns and design transit services that best meet commuters’ needs. Help us plan for the future of the Bay Area by completing the Return to Office survey today.

The survey will be live until Tuesday, November 21st at 5:00pm and should take five minutes or less to complete. 

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 the Fall of each year, 30 individuals from local businesses, professional, government and service organizations as well as residents begin participating in 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.

The Class of 2024 is underway and continues next week with its next day of the program. If you're interested in being a part of a future Leadership Pleasanton class, email Yianna.

We invite you to view the sponsorship opportunities for the Leadership Pleasanton program here.

The Pleasanton Chamber hosts a bi-monthly meeting: Pleasanton 2025 Forum, bringing 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, 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton or virtually via Zoom. Note - The November Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meeting has been cancelled.

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.

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 30,000 views per month, including 6,100 views on average for the Business Directory and 4,200 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 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.

December 13, 2023

Hosted by Serendipity Labs Dublin-Pleasanton

January 10, 2024

Hosted by Inklings Coffee & tea

February 14, 2024

Looking for a host, email Susie if interested

March 13, 2024

Hosted by American Legion Post 237

April 10, 2024

Hosted by Adams Pool Solutions

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