Insignia Designs and VIP Audio Visual Company are partnering to host our August networking mixer on Wednesday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Celebrating 10 years in business, Insignia Designs is a local sign business offering a wide range of custom signage. Product portfolio includes 3D dimensional signs, vehicle graphics, window & wall graphics, tradeshow/event signs, banners, posters and much more.

Your audio visual partners, VIP Audio Visual Company delivers professional, engaging audio visual experiences for your corporate events and meetings. From initial planning to content development and event management, our team will make your event a success.

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership, and are free for chamber members to attend. No need to RSVP. Bring a stack of your business cards and be ready to mix and mingle with an active business community, meet fellow chamber members, and learn more about the host businesses.

Chamber members are welcome to promote their business by bringing a raffle prize. Donated prizes should be actual items that you would want to win, as opposed to a discount on services or complimentary item.

Every second Wednesday of the month, 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. Contact James Cooper for more information on these monthly forums.

This meeting will be held in a hybrid format.

Virtually via Zoom - Join Zoom Meeting

In-person at the chamber - 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton

Michael Tassano, City of Pleasanton Traffic Engineer. His presentation will cover the city's transportation priorities right now, what's going well with transportation in Pleasanton, which transportation items need some extra attention, and what's coming next.

In case you missed it in your inbox last week, we are pleased to present our August E-Business Connection, our bi-monthly electronic newsletter that features member spotlights and events, a word from our CEO, ribbon cuttings and more.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be hosting our annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton. Sponsorship opportunities and golf options are available online here.

Click here to watch the highlight video from last year's golf outing.

Sponsorships begin as low as $200 and a foursome is $900. Popular sponsorships are filling quickly, secure your spot today. This event is a fun-filled afternoon of golf, great food, drink and fantastic prizes, with lots of great networking and business promotion, whether you golf or not.

Contact Susie with questions on how you can be a part of this great day on the links.

Congratulations to Martina Ruiz and Gerardo Perez on the grand opening of Le Palais Sucré, a new crepes, coffee and ice cream cafe in downtown Pleasanton. Located at 600 Main Street, Suite F in Pleasanton. Learn more 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.

You're invited to join the chamber and our ambassadors at the following ribbon cutting ceremonies.

Join us for a Multi Chamber Outdoor Business Expo & Mixer on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Participating Chambers are Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Dublin, Danville, San Leandro and more.

Located in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine region at Garre Vineyard & Winery. Interested in attracting more corporate business to your company? Are you in the market to purchase services or supplies from local businesses? Attend the Business Expo & Mixer to check-out a range of local vendors that can meet your company's needs. Savor an incredible evening with food and beverage provided by local businesses. This is networking at its best - with entertainment, food and beverages.

Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce is handling registration for this event. Learn more here.

The Community of Character is hosting a Summer Celebration BBQ Fundraiser for Juanita Haugen Scholarships on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the beautiful backyard of former police captain Craig Eicher. The money raised will fund college scholarships for local youth who demonstrate exceptional character traits.

The event is a wonderful opportunity to honor Juanita, support our outstanding Pleasanton students, mingle with old friends, and meet some of the new leaders in our community, including Police Chief David Swing and Chamber CEO James Cooper, as well as enjoy Craig's beautiful backyard where he has been working hard since retirement from the police force.

The annual Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit is set for Wednesday, August 31, 2022 and is presented by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. This is an outdoor event at Patelco Credit Union in Dublin. Learn more online here.

VIP meet & greet 10:00 a.m.

Check-in 10:30 a.m.

Program 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to join the Tri-Valley Career Center, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and the Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance at the second annual Job Fair & Career Expo on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Are you looking for a new job? Are you making a change in your career? Then join us and meet, in-person, over 50 local employers looking for great employees.

To have a vendor table, register in advance for $250. The opportunity for a premium location is now available for $300. Your logo and link to your career page will be posted on the website and all marketing materials.

The event will take place in the offices of the Tri-Valley Career Center on Owens Drive in Pleasanton. Questions? Reach out to Amy Miller via email.

The Pleasanton Young Professionals (PYPs) is the premier networking group for emerging and established young professionals ages 21-40.

Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen

Porky's Pizza Palace

Learn more about the PYPs on our website, on Facebook and on Instagram.

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 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and are hosted by various chamber members at their business. 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.

Take a look at our Attending Mixers 101 information page if you have questions about our networking mixers or if you have not attended one of our monthly mixers in the past.

Our Tradeshow Mixers are held two times a year and replace our monthly networking mixer. The Fall Tradeshow Mixer is set for Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Fairgrounds.

Companies and organizations can promote themselves, connect with local business and community leaders and grow their customer base by participating as a vendor. 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.