Everyone is invited to join us for the State of the Pleasanton Chamber 2023 luncheon on Wednesday, February 1 at The Club at Ruby Hill.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce our 2023 Marketing Opportunities.

Jump start your outreach with a targeted campaign to a very active business community and vibrant community of readers. 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, 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.

Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.

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.

5675 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton

The Community of Character Collaborative invites all high school seniors attending Pleasanton Unified School District schools to apply for the annual Juanita Haugen Memorial Scholarship. Long-time school board member, trustee and president of the Pleasanton Unified School District, Juanita Haugen inspired the Pleasanton Community of Character initiative. In her honor, annual $1,000 scholarships will recognize students who have a strong record of civic engagement and have demonstrated exceptional character by role modeling the traits of Compassion, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Self-Discipline. 

 

 An award will be presented to a student in each of Pleasanton’s three high schools. Applications are being taken for Foothill and Amador Valley students, Village will be presented at a later date. Applications and guidelines are available online at www.CommunityofCharacter.org and below.

This seminar discusses the new 2023 employment laws, wage and hour issues and new cases affecting business owners

This seminar is designed to provide human resource professionals, managers, supervisors and small to mid-size business owners with the tools necessary to recognize potential workplaces issues. It will also heighten their awareness of legal issues surrounding the workplace and how you can avoid costly mistakes.

If you know anyone who is interested in attending, please email Kirsten Barranti ASAP since space is limited.

Interested in applying for one of our waste prevention grants, but not sure where to start? Attend this informational webinar on January 31 with StopWaste's grant team managers to learn about the various grant categories, the types of applicants and projects eligible for funding, and anything else. Followed by a Q&A with participants.

Informational Webinar

January 31, 2023, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Join the Pleasanton Young Professionals at their mixer on the first Thursday of the month this week. No host bar, free raffle. Free for Chamber members to attend, $10 for guests.

LEARN - GROW - EMPOWER

Pleasanton Young Professionals

Established 2013

Ages 21-40

PYP Monthly Mixer

Thursday, February 2, 2023

5:00 p.m. at Cellar Door

We hope to see some familiar faces, and new faces, at our upcoming events.

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate has awarded funding to the Chabot - Las Positas Community College District for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to provide grants to microbusinesses in the counties of Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, and El Dorado.

This program will provide grants of $2,500 to microbusiness (businesses that have fewer than 5 employees and earn less than $50,000 per year) that were in operation in 2019, still in operation, and were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions. See below for additional eligibility requirements. This program also provides grants to non-profit organizations that were operating in 2019 with at least $1,000 in revenue and less than $2.5 million revenue. Learn more online here.

Round 2 accepting applications 1/18 - 3/12 for the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, El Dorado.

Deadline & Timeline

Application Period: Jan. 18 - March 12, 2023

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce February Networking Mixer will be hosted by Sunrise Senior Living of Pleasanton on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

The Sunrise mission is to champion quality of life for all seniors. With easy access to Pleasanton’s historic downtown, our intimate community helps you enjoy all the the local area has to offer, as well as ways to connect you with your interests and neighbors. Visit Sunrise Senior Living of Pleasanton online, on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership, and are free for chamber members to attend.

As a member of the Pleasanton Chamber, you have several different opportunities to increase your visibility in the community.

You can take advantage of these member benefits through our website - learn more here. Email Dawn or Susie with any questions.

Do you have a giving heart and would like to serve the seniors of Pleasanton? Pleasanton Rides is in search of qualified drivers to join our team.

Pleasanton Rides is a door to door, shared ride transportation service for Pleasanton Seniors 70 and older. We provide affordable rides to medical appointments, living needs businesses and other important destinations in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and San Ramon. Our service operates Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• A Family Owned Culture of Respect and Teamwork

• Competitive Wages

• PTO for Full Time Employees

• Medical, Dental and Vision Programs

• 401-K Matching

• Clean driving record

• Must pass pre-hire background check, drug test and DOT physical exam

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

In case you missed it earlier this month, take a look at our two-page spread in the Pleasanton Weekly, including featured members and our outstanding ambassador committee, and congrats to Patty Manzi, our ambassador of the year for 2022.

The 2023 Teen Job & Career Fair is on the horizon. This year, the event is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 12 noon - 3 PM at the Pleasanton Senior Center.

If you have hiring needs and are interested in participating as an employer, please complete the Employer Application by Friday, February 10, 2023.

This event is sponsored by the City of Pleasanton, City of San Ramon, City of Dublin, Town of Danville, and the Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club. Contact Julian Mireles, Recreation Coordinator, with any questions or concerns at jmireles@cityofpleasantonca.gov.

Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week highlights the diverse culinary scene of our region over the span of 10 delicious days in the form of special foodie events, unique menu offerings, and exclusive deals to restaurants and wineries in the Tri-Valley.

Enrollment for participating businesses is now open.

Participant Requirements

Learn more online here.

Pleasanton 2025 Forums are a monthly meeting, open to everyone in the community, and held in a hybrid format.

Pleasanton is widely recognized as a premier community in which to live, work and do business. The business climate is a key driver of the community's success. Pleasanton businesses generate roughly 55% of the local tax base and collectively act as the community's economic engine.

The Chamber relies on Pleasanton 2025: A Community Vision as its local public policy agenda, committing volunteer and staff time to work toward its fulfillment as a catalyst, convener and champion for all things Pleasanton.

Every second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon, the Pleasanton 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.

The next Pleasanton 2025 Forum meeting will take place on February 8, 2023 at 12:00 noon.