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July 3, 2023
Pleasanton’s Salute to Partnerships event is next week
Event sponsors
Sign up by July 5 for this popular event
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.
Leadership Pleasanton program now open for registration
A program to develop community leaders
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the Leadership Pleasanton program for the Class of 2024.

Leadership Pleasanton was created by the Pleasanton Chamber 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. Continue reading here.
Limited space left for Class of 2024! Secure your spot today before we reach capacity
Who enrolls in Leadership Pleasanton?
Individuals living or working in Pleasanton who have a desire to educate themselves with vital community information along with reinforcing their leadership skills and involvement in the community, wish to learn more about how to make a difference in our community, and have a strong desire to become part of a network of personal and professional contacts.

What is the commitment?
Attend monthly day-long sessions on the second Thursday of the month beginning in the Fall. Each member of the class is expected to attend all sessions in their entirety in order to realize the maximum benefits of the program.

What is the investment?
Tuition of $950 covers all program materials, transportation, lunch each day, and a graduation celebration. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.

How do I enroll?
The Leadership Pleasanton program is open to everyone in the community and online registration for the Class of 2024 is open here. The class is expected to be at capacity this summer with a max of 30 individuals, and all interested participants must register by July 31, 2023. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available as well as partial scholarships for the program.

For questions about the program, sponsorships, scholarships, or to be added to the alumni mailing list, please email Yianna.
Ribbon Cutting ceremonies
Congratulations
The Pleasanton Chamber would like to congratulate Teriyaki City Grill on their grand opening last week.
Teriyaki City Grill is a new, up and coming name in Japanese Fast Food prepared over the top of a Teppanyaki iron griddle and "Hibachi style" grill. They take pride in using high quality ingredients for their chicken, ribeye steak, beef short ribs, shrimp, Atlantic salmon, organic tofu and all of their produce to create a meal that is both healthy and well balanced. Visit them at 6654 Koll Center Pkwy, Suite #355 in Pleasanton and learn more online here.
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.
Friday, July 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Grand Opening
Accardo Financial & Insurance Services
Saturday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Grand Opening
Alameda County Fair open now through July 9
Enjoy summer vibes
This is going to be a long, fun holiday weekend and the Fair is open now through July 9! Today, July 3 it is open noon – 11pm.

July 4 will close early; adjusted hours are from noon – 8pm. Note, admission gates close at 4pm, parking closes at 3pm​. All children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+ (with valid ID) on Tuesday, July 4.

Holiday Rides
The Carnival Midway and Kids' Carnival will be open 1pm to 8pm on the 4th. Carnival hours will be normal hours 12pm to 11pm on July 3.

July 4th Live Horse Racing
Live horse racing continues on July 4 with first post time at 1:45pm (no racing on July 3).
Where: Stella Artois Grandstand
When: First Race 1:45pm on July 4, 7, 8 & 9

Nightly Movies on the Lawn
Free movies on the lawn have quickly become a Fair fan favorite. Grab a spot, lay back in an Adirondack chair or on your blanket and enjoy!
July 3 Movie: The Lego Movie
July 4 Movie: Paw Patrol The Movie
Location: Concert Lawn
Time: Nightly at 6pm

Tickets are digital and contactless. All Fair tickets are sold online or at the Gates via an Alameda County Fair Kiosk.
Featured Member Events This Week
Annual Pleasanton 4th of July Celebration
At the free outdoor celebration held at Lions Wayside Park in downtown Pleasanton on Tuesday, July 4, visitors can enjoy live performances and activities related to Pleasanton and Independence Day.

The Pleasanton Community Concert Band, led by conductors Bob Williams and Mark Aubel, will perform live music from the past 100 years as well as several patriotic-themed songs.

The Pleasanton Lions Club members will be offering a picnic lunch with a hot dog, chips and water for $3. Free handheld U.S. flags will be distributed to the first 300 visitors.

The event will also recognize this year's Ed Kinney Community Patriots, Ken Mano and Todd Utikal.

Milestones of two local high schools, the centennial of Amador Valley High School and the 50th anniversary of Foothill High School, will be honored by speakers as well.

Local author Donna McMillion will make an appearance at the event. McMillion served as the lead editor-author for "Cruising Down Memory Lane," a book of interviews from Pleasanton residents in the 1950s.

Volunteers from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Boy Scouts will be assisting throughout the event.
Grand Opening celebration for Woofie's
Woofie’s of Walnut Creek, serving East Bay San Francisco Area communities including Pleasanton, Central Oakland, Walnut Creek, and surrounding areas, is now open to the public. Services include pet sitting, dog walking, luxury mobile grooming, pet taxi, and other personalized services for area pet owners who need an extra helping hand, are planning travel, or just want to pamper their pets. This is the first Woofie’s franchise to open in the state of California. Woofie’s of Walnut Creek is celebrating its opening at the Kiwanis - Danville 4th of July Parade (July 4 from 9 a.m.-noon),
Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics Grand Opening
Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics invites you to their Grand Opening.
Sunday, July 9
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Come enjoy a free Zumba class, get a free B12 shot and enter our raffle for a chance to win a year's worth of facials, a hydrafacial or a hormone therapy consult. Come meet our Nurse Practitioner and esthetician that will help guide you to health and beauty from the inside out.
Pleasanton Young Professionals mixer this Thursday
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 is next Monday
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.
Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meetings
Open to everyone next Wednesday
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.
Community of Character Summer BBQ set for August 19
Fundraiser for scholarships for PUSD students
You're Invited to the Pleasanton Community of Character Summer BBQ, a fundraiser to provide scholarships for students of the Pleasanton Unified School District who demonstrate exceptional character traits. Meal to include smoked Fred's steak, salad, fresh corn, homemade baked beans, and dessert. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water included.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of the Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative, as such we also help with their fundraising efforts to provide scholarships for students of the Pleasanton Unified School District. We invite you to participate in the BBQ Fundraiser and also to donate gift certificates or items which can be used in the silent auction which will be part of the event.

Summer Events Downtown Pleasanton
Concerts in the Park, First Weekends on Main
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
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.
Marketing Opportunities
Compiling ads for August and September 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.
Save the Dates
Mark your calendar for these chamber events
Welcome New Members
Congratulations to these members that have recently joined the Chamber
Craig approaches real estate with a style that he would appreciate if he were the client: straightforward, honest, reliable, and an acute attention to detail.

Zayda Yeoh, NP, is a compassionate nurse practitioner and founder of Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics. Zayda offers a full suite of wellness and aesthetic services to patients 16 and up.

Gypsy Boutique is a women's clothing store located just minutes from downtown Pleasanton.

Estate planning, estate litigation and business law firm.

Your trusted partner in pet care, pet sitting, dog walking, mobile pet spa. Serving Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Artisan chocolate shop serving the East Bay community for all your special events and also every day chocolate, pastry and coffee needs.
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