The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and City of Pleasanton partnered to recognize four successful Pleasanton-based companies achieving advancements in their industry and making significant contributions locally and globally as this year's Economic Drivers on November 15, 2023. Following the awards presentation, the honorees engaged in an insightful conversation about emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.

Nina Pomeroy Photography Left to right: Jamil Abo-Shaeer, Vector Atomic, Julie Longmire, Cowbell; Tansen Panesar, ZF; Yolanda Fintschenko, i-GATE Innovation Hub and Daybreak Labs; Mark Pluta, Blume Global; James Cooper, Pleasanton Chamber President/CEO; Jill Buck, Pleasanton Chamber Board Chair; Valerie Arkin, Pleasanton City Councilmember.

“The companies being recognized as Pleasanton’s Economic Drivers develop and deliver products and services that address essential needs,” said Councilmember Valerie Arkin at the luncheon event at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery. “They generate a significant fiscal benefit in Pleasanton through the revenues they generate, the residents they employ, and the value they bring to the marketplace. Our business community is known for its strength and diversity in which company leaders find as an excellent environment to start, expand, and sustain a business,” said Arkin, acknowledging the Chamber and City’s mutual goal to support and highlight members of Pleasanton’s business community. 

The December Networking Mixer is set for Wednesday, December 13 and is hosted by Serendipity Labs Dublin-Pleasanton, and this will be a joint mixer with the Pleasanton and Dublin Chambers of Commerce.

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

Congratulations to Lockheed Martin on your ribbon cutting ceremony and welcome to Pleasanton. We're thrilled to have you in our community.

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 for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion and new building for Stratford School of Pleasanton middle school campus. 

Join the Pleasanton Young Professionals at this Mastermind Lunch at Porky's Pizza Palace. For our last event of the year, we decided to end with our mastermind series of a Recap of 2023. At the beginning of the year, we started out with goals in mind and now we’d like to know through a table talk discussion: 

• What goals did you set?
• What were your successes? 
• What worked (or didn’t work) for you? 
• What are some resources that may help you for 2024? 

Let's discuss. Come join us Wednesday, November 29 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Porky's Pizza Palace in Pleasanton. Lunch included. Cost to attend is $10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-Chamber members. Register in advance here. Networking/food orders 12:00-12:15 p.m.

Our Business Connection Newsletter for November is here. This is our bi-monthly 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, ribbon cuttings and more. Check it out below and on our website here.

Jersey Mike's is partnering with Little Miracles from November 20 - December 4, 2023 for a Diaper & Pajama Drive. When customers come into a Jersey Mike's store with a donation, they can get $2.00 off their purchase. Jersey Mike's will also have a "Little Miracle Sub" that when ordered, $1.00 will go back to the Little Miracles.  

Assistance League®, a non-profit organization doing hands-on volunteer work for children and adults, announced the return of their online poinsettia sales for the holiday season. The holiday red, 18 inch tall poinsettias in 6.5 inch pots cost $18 each and will be sold online November 1 to 25, 2023. Order online here.

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New name, new logo, new look. Same clean energy, low rates, and local programs. Ava Community Energy (Ava), formerly East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), is the not-for-profit public power provider for more than 1.7 million residents and commercial customers in Alameda County and the City of Tracy, with service extending to the San Joaquin County cities of Stockton and Lathrop in 2025. 

The family and staff of Fresh Cut Christmas Trees are so excited to be back at the Alameda County Fairgrounds again this year and can’t wait to see all your smiling faces. Keep an eye on your mail boxes for those who signed up for the coupon last year and the Santa Clause invites. You will start to see activity on the lot on November 13 (today) and we will be open for business the day before Thanksgiving.

The Leadership Pleasanton Class of 2024 is underway and continued earlier this month with Local Government Day. Special thank you the City of Pleasanton staff for highlighting the City's programs, facilities and operations.

Leadership Pleasanton was created by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce 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. The Leadership Pleasanton program is committed to the betterment of our community and is open to everyone.

We invite you to view the sponsorship opportunities for the Leadership Pleasanton program here. If you're interested in being a part of a future Leadership Pleasanton class, email Yianna.

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, November 6 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.

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.

December 13, 2023

Hosted by Serendipity Labs Dublin-Pleasanton

January 10, 2024

Hosted by Inklings Coffee & tea

February 14, 2024

Looking for a host, email Susie if interested

March 13, 2024

Hosted by American Legion Post 237

April 10, 2024

Hosted by Adams Pool Solutions

The Pleasanton Chamber hosts a bi-monthly meeting: Pleasanton 2025 Forum, bringing 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.

Starting in February of 2024, the Pleasanton 2025 Forum will take on a new, important task for the Chamber: helping to develop the Chamber's Public Policy agenda. We will look for stakeholder input that can be translated into a cohesive policy statement on subjects such as water, health care, land use planning, taxation, and more. Your participation will be critical to ensuring each policy is crafted correctly, with the right focus and emphasis. Our meetings will continue to be held on the second Wednesday of each month, from 12:00 to 1:00p. More information will be sent to you in January. Contact James with any interest or questions.

The Pleasanton Chamber is pleased to introduce 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.

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 website pleasanton.org averages more than 30,000 views per month, including 6,100 views on average for the Business Directory and 4,200 views for the Events Calendar. 
• Our E-Business Connection newsletter has a reach of more than 1,100 in the business community.

Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.

Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan was first elected to represent CA District 16 State Assembly in 2018, which includes the Tri-Valley, San Ramon Valley, Walnut Creek and LaMorinda areas.

SF Bay Fellowship

We are a non-denominational church affiliated with the International Churches of Christ. We value diversity and strive to create a loving, inclusive environment to build a deep relationship with God.

Zakia's Comfort Home Care

We specialize in offering dependable and cost-effective home care solutions to individuals residing in the Livermore Tri-Valley region in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Cynthia Young DDS Dental Corp/Sustainable Smiles

We are a family friendly dental clinic that specializes in total oral health. We put the well being of our patients at the forefront of our practice and do our best to provide the best service to all.

Lockheed Martin

The threats our customers face require us to deliver innovation at scale, and with greater agility than ever before, to address their toughest challenges.

KARUNA - Yoga with Compassion

KARUNA - Sanskrit term for compassion or mercy, is the foundation upon which empathy for others flourishes. A welcoming, safe, and judgment-free space where practitioners can explore the depths of their being through the practice of yoga.