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March 27, 2023
In this week's Monday Update
Upcoming Chamber Events Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Save the Dates Host Opportunity Pleasanton Young Professionals Featured Members Business Connection newsletter Upcoming Member and Community Events Pleasanton 2025 Forum Member Benefits New Members Member News
State of the City Pleasanton 2023 is this Wednesday
Sold out event featuring Mayor Karla Brown
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the State of the City Pleasanton 2023, featuring Mayor Karla Brown. Everyone in the community is invited to hear Mayor Brown's annual address on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Palm Event Center.

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is the premier sponsor of the event, while The Clorox Company, Mirador Capital Partners and 10x Genomics are elite sponsors.

Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), Amos Productions, Bay East Association of REALTORS, CEMEX, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, Hoge Fenton, John Muir Health, Fremont Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Nina Pomeroy Photography, PMA Services, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard, Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church, Safeway, Sensiba San Filippo, UNCLE Credit Union and Vinay Kruttiventi Foundation have also partnered as sponsors.

Timeline of events - March, 29, 2023
Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton
11:00 a.m. Networking, Visit Sponsor Vendor Tables
11:45 a.m. Lunch and Program

All attendees are encouraged to arrive as early as possible and by 11:15 a.m. in order to maximize the benefits of the program and the event. Due to inclement weather, the overflow parking at the venue has been very wet. Extra resources have been added, but guests are encouraged to carpool and arrive early.
State of the City Pleasanton 2023
Premier Sponsor
Elite Sponsors
Table and Participating Sponsors
Sunflower Hill and Fremont Bank partner to host April mixer
Event held at Sunflower Hill's Irby Ranch
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce April Networking Mixer is hosted by Sunflower Hill and Fremont Bank, held at Sunflower Hill's Irby Ranch.

Sunflower Hill creates places and spaces where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live, work, learn, and thrive as part of the greater community. We achieve this through the co development of affordable housing communities and by offering programs for adults with I/DD in Pleasanton, Livermore, and throughout the Bay Area. Online - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn

Fremont Bank is a family-owned bank with a family-owned feel. Fremont Bank was founded with the belief that a bank isn’t just another company. Our role is to support long-term prosperity for our communities, where we all benefit. We are deeply committed to contributing to our clients’ goals and empowering our community. Online - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership, and are free for chamber members to attend.
Callippe to host Spring Tradeshow Mixer
Online vendor registration is now open
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Spring Tradeshow Mixer 2023 is set for May 10, 2023 and is hosted by the Vista Restaurant at Callippe Preserve Golf Course.

Companies and organizations can promote themselves, connect with local business and community leaders and grow their customer base by participating as a vendor in this table-top tradeshow. The event features food tastes from local restaurants as well as beer, wine and appetizers and the opportunity to network with businesses in a fun and interactive setting.

VENDORS
Secure your spot today before the vendor spaces sell out. We provide you with a six-foot table, you bring everything else for your table-top display. Vendors also have the opportunity to select their booth location on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the event beginning at 3:30 p.m. Cost for members to be a vendor is $350.

DISCOUNTED VENDOR PACKAGE
We are pleased to offer a discounted rate for those members who plan to participate as a vendor in both of our 2023 Tradeshow Mixers. The spring event is May 10 and the fall event is November 8. Discounted combo package for members to be a vendor at both events $550.

ATTENDEE ADMISSION COMPLIMENTARY
Add your name to the attendee list by clicking the Register button on this page. Includes two drink tickets, open to everyone in the community. 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
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.
Save the Dates
Mark your calendar for these exciting events
Mixer host opportunity
Chamber in search of December mixer host
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.

Benefits of hosting a mixer
  • Showcase and feature your business to Chamber members, business owners and community leaders
  • Have your company logo and information on all event promotions, including online, email blasts to membership and social media platforms
  • Highlight your business in the Chamber’s Business Connection newsletters, print and electronic

We are actively looking for a host for our December 2023 networking mixer. Please reach out to Susie if you're interested in learning more about this opportunity.
Pleasanton Young Professionals mixer next Thursday
Learn, grow, empower
The Pleasanton Young Professionals is the premier networking group for emerging and established Young Professionals
Pleasanton Young Professionals
Established 2013
Ages 21-40

Goals of the PYPs:
• captivate a never-stop learning attitude
• grow by fostering life-long relationships and opportunities
• empower those to achieve greater personal and professional success

The Pleasanton Young Professionals host a monthly mixer on the first Thursday of each month as well as a mastermind lunch on the third Wednesday of the odd-numbered months. We hope to see some familiar faces, and new faces, at our upcoming events.

Up Next
First Thursday Monthly Mixer
April 6 at Neighborhood Sports Bar
Featured Members
Pleasanton Adult and Career Education
Pleasanton Adult Career and Education is now accepting applications for its Paid Internship Program for Adults with Disabilities. Apply by May 15th for the 2023-24 program. Watch a video about the program below. Contact Jamie Renton with any questions at jrenton@pleasantonusd.net.
Go Green Initiative
The Go Green Initiative (GGI) is raising funds to offer its paid internships to Pleasanton High School students for the summer of 2023. We hope to get to our goal via contributions from Pleasanton-based businesses, executives, and community members. Your support can make this happen! Continue reading here.
Business Connection print newsletter
Spotlights on members, ribbon cuttings and more
Take a look at our bi-monthly publication that is inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly, and reaches 10,000 residences and businesses, with a readership of 25,000. Our print newsletter officially came out out on Friday, and you can see it here on our website.

This issue includes a feature on our new Circle of Influence member ProSomnus, business spotlights on members, recent ribbon cuttings, membership anniversaries and community news and events.
Get to know your fellow Chamber members
Do you want to be featured in our next issue?
If you'd like to have a business spotlight article like these companies below in our next issue or a future issue, all you need to do is let us know so we can save you the space. The spotlight article is roughly 300 words with a photo and a logo and reaches 10,000 residences and businesses and has a readership of 25,000. The chamber is happy to help you put your article together based on information you provide.
Upcoming Member and Community Events
#GameChangers Awards 2023
March 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Spaghetti Feed for Pleasanton Military Families
April 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Tri-Valley Conservancy's Uncorked
April 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Assistance League's Tea Party Fundraiser
April 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Pleasanton Run for Education
April 30 at 8:00 a.m.
Community of Character Luncheon
May 17 at 11:30 a.m.
Pleasanton 2025 Forums
Open to everyone, hybrid format
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.

In-person at the chamber
777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton

Virtually via Zoom

Up Next
Featured speakersTBD
Marketing Opportunities
Impact • Style • Branding • Exposure
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.
411 on Member Benefits
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, April 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.
Welcome New Members
Congratulations to these members that have recently joined the Chamber
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Located at 7031 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 150 in Pleasanton.

Non-profit family foundation dedicated to making a difference in the Tri-Valley region by promoting community welfare, togetherness and empowerment of small businesses.

Premier part and event rental experts, now operating from 4577 Las Positas Road, Suite B in Livermore.

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The largest hot meal program of its kind in the Tri­-Valley Area of Northern California, feeding the hungry across multiple locations in Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin.

Home to expert East Bay agents who hold true to the principles of authenticity, humility, and advocacy. We offer you creative strategies and tailored support that meet you where you are and get you where you want to go.
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