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March mixer hosted by American Legion Post 237 - This Wednesday! | |
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The March Networking Mixer is hosted by the Americal Legion Post 237. View PDF of Event Flyer
As a patriotic Veterans organization dedicated to serving our fellow Veterans and Service members, American Legion Post 237 participates in programs that promote duty and honor through patriotism in our communities and seeks to inspire others in the spirit of volunteerism. Find out ways you can partner with us and reach out to the military community. Visit American Legion Post 237 online and on Facebook.
Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership and are free for chamber members to attend.
Prospective members can pay $25 to attend one mixer and evaluate the benefits of membership. Please contact Membership Director Dawn Wilson in advance.
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You're Invited: State of the City Pleasanton 2023 Luncheon | | |
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Hear from Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the State of the City Pleasanton 2024, featuring Mayor Karla Brown. Everyone in the community is invited to hear Mayor Brown's annual address.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton
Tickets to attend the luncheon are available online. $75 per person through March 12, $85 beginning March 13. All attendees must register by March 12.
The event begins at 11:00 a.m. with networking and visiting sponsor tables followed by the lunch and program at 11:45 a.m. A sellout crowd is expected as attendees will hear directly from the mayor while enjoying lunch and conversation at the beautiful Palm Event Center, a luxurious winery estate.
Premier Sponsor
Stanford Medicine Health Care Tri-Valley
Elite Sponsors
Kaiser Permanente, The Clorox Company, and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
Participating Sponsors
Hoge Fenton, CEMEX, Safeway, Sensiba, UNCLE Credit Union, Black Tie Transportation, Bay East Association of Realtors, Nina Pomeroy Photography, Mirador Capital Partners, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard, and Amos Productions.
We still have sponsorship opportunities available. Email Kate with any questions.
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Learn all about the benefits of membership | |
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, March 11 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.
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PYP - Professional Development Series | | |
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Pleasanton Young Professionals
We strive to help other young professionals learn, empower, and grow. The Pleasanton Young Professionals group invite you to join our next professional development lunch.
Professional Development Series
First Time Homeowners Workshop
March 20, 2024
12pm to 1:30pm
Porky's Pizza Palace
2911 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton
Lunch included:
$10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members
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Congratulations to these members that have recently joined the Chamber | |
Coastal Payroll
Payroll Services
Tri-Valley Advisors, LLC / Vistage
Tri-Valley Advising is focused on developing and driving operating and financial strategies and plans for small & medium-sized companies. Leadership development through Vistage, a Peer Advisory Group.
Smart Spaces Home Organization
Specializing in Home/Office Staging & Organization, Garages and Outdoor Spaces, Downsizing/Minimalism, Efficiency Systems, Closet and Storage Organization, Collections/Hoarding, Move Management, Estate clean-up and hauling, and Paper and online filing methods.
Fountain Church
Leading people to see Jesus clearly, love Him deeply & follow Him wholeheartedly.
Gym Guards
Fitness equipment repairs and installation.
WFG National Title Insurance
Title and Escrow Services.
Architectural Color & Design Group - ACD Group
Interior Design Firm
Lina Edwards
Pleasanton resident for over 15 years. Serving the community in a variety of roles within the non-profit organizations in education. "As a parent representative at Acton Academy East Bay, seeing children discover their calling in the world and at the same time, learning to be young entrepreneurs is inspiring."
Antonini Family Properties
Owners and managers of 14 residential properties in Pleasanton and Livermore as well as two State Farm Insurance businesses in Livermore.
Rekha Murali, MD, Inc.
We are a holistic functional medicine clinic, and we offer programs from diabetes type 2 reversal, autoimmune and gut restoration, detox, weight loss, chronic pain, and anti-aging med spa services.
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City Survey: Your input is important to us
The City of Pleasanton is committed to providing public services and facilities that help maintain our high quality of life. Every day, City employees work hard to support safe neighborhoods, quality streets and roads, attractive parks, recreation venues and programs, vibrant arts and cultural opportunities, and more.
However, our city is facing tough choices in the near future. We want to hear from YOU before important decisions are made.
The City of Pleasanton is exploring options to address these challenges responsibly and with community support. No decisions have been made yet, but one option under consideration is to ask voters to consider authorizing a modest increase to the local sales tax to help close the budget gap. Passing such a measure won’t solve all our problems, but it will help.
Join the conversation – complete our survey at online or email us your input at PleasantonListens@cityofpleasantonca.gov.
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Volunteer For a City Commission
The City Council invites residents of Pleasanton to actively participate in shaping the community by serving on various commissions and committees. This provides an opportunity to contribute, influence decisions, and offer insights on crucial matters impacting the city.
Currently, applications are open for the following vacancies:
Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Committee
1 Vacancy – Regular member
Civic Arts Commission
1 Vacancy – Youth member
Economic Vitality Committee
1 Vacancy – Information Technology
1 Vacancy – Downtown Business
1 Vacancy – Retail
Parks and Recreation Commission
1 Vacancy – Regular member
1 Vacancy – Youth member
Altamont Education Advisory Board
The City of Pleasanton is seeking a member to join the Altamont Education Advisory Board. This representative must be a Science, Environmental Education, or Vocational Education teacher from Pleasanton Public Schools.
Application Deadline: Apply by 4:00 PM on Monday, April 1, 2024, on the City of Pleasanton website at City of Pleasanton Boards & Commissions and navigate to the bottom of the webpage.
For those interested in the Youth Commission, recruitment will be conducted in late summer/early fall near the beginning of the school term in 2024.
Applicants are required to reside within Pleasanton city limits. For more information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (925) 931-5027.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies | | | |
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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 Pleasanton Chamber and our Ambassador Committee at the following ribbon cutting ceremonies.
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Pleasanton Young Professionals Mixer | | | |
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Learn, Grow, Empower
Pleasanton Young Professionals
Established 2013
Ages 21-40
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.
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
We hope to see some new and familiar faces at our upcoming events.
The March mixer will be on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Cellar Door, 4469 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Up Next
Monthly Mixer
Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
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Join the IRS Direct File Pilot | | |
Congressman Eric Swalwell's office announces a new program from the IRS
For years, Americans have voiced their desire for an accessible and direct method to file taxes online – like a free, public version of TurboTax. Democrats listened and included it in our Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in 2022.
The IRS will soon begin testing the Direct File service in 12 states – including California –and are looking for taxpayers to file this year's taxes through their pilot program.
Right now, they're only looking for those with simple W2 tax returns for this testing phase – it's not yet applicable for anyone with business expenses, self-employment income, and itemized deductions.
The IRS expects to launch the service for testing beginning in March. For more information about the pilot go to directfile.irs.gov. You can also reach out to my office by calling (510) 370-3322 if you have any questions or if you feel members of your organization may be interested in participating.
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2024 Marketing Opportunities | | | |
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Impact, Style, Branding, Exposure | Introducing our 2024 Marketing Opportunities. Take a look at our convenient and effective advertising opportunities for you and your business. With options 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 or events calendar, we invite you to give consumers the knowledge of what your business is known for. Tell your story, increase your exposure and promote your brand by partnering with the Pleasanton Chamber. | | | |
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We are pleased to offer our members a one-page marketing report that includes website traffic, social media engagement and publication circulation numbers. This is available on the marketing opportunities page on our website and is updated monthly.
Did you know...
- Our website www.pleasanton.org averages more than 30,000 views per month?
- The Pleasanton Chamber is active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and YouTube?
- Our emails have a higher open rate than our industry average?
- Our print newsletter has a reach of 10,000 residences and businesses?
- We send 48+ Monday Update emails each year?
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Elite business partners of the Chamber | |
The Circle of Influence recognizes companies whose continual support has been instrumental in the growth of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. In addition to visibility in the Chamber's bi-monthly newsletter, weekly email updates, Business Directory, event programs and on our website, Circle of Influence members receive priority seating at Chamber events and invitations to special members-only receptions.
Circle of Influence members enjoy the convenience of a one-time, all-inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events and in its publications. Through a choice of different levels of financial commitment, benefits packages are tailored to meet individual preferences.
Companies who are committed to the Pleasanton Chamber's goals and objectives are invited to learn about the many benefits you receive as a Circle of Influence member. For more information or to arrange for a visit to discuss the benefits and privileges of membership in the Circle of Influence, call Dawn Wilson at (925) 846-5858 ext. 202 or email dawn@pleasanton.org.
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The Chamber's print and electronic publications | | |
Our Business Connection newsletter is a bi-monthly printed 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, community news, ribbon cuttings and more. | |  |
The Chamber's E-Business Connection is an electronic newsletter sent to the entire membership on the first Tuesday of the even-numbered months. It features a word from our CEO, checking in with our chair, a glimpse into the PYPs, spotlights on members, featured member events, listing of new members, ribbon cuttings and more. | | | |
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Printed piece available at our office and online | The Pleasanton Chamber is pleased to present 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. | | | | | |
