The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Veena Kaul and Jon Gracia of Serendipity Labs Dublin-Pleasanton for hosting a very festive mixer for us and the Dublin Chamber last week. Learn more online here and follow Serendipity Labs on Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn.

Attendees were able to spend the evening networking in the modern and beautiful work lounge area while enjoying delicious catering from Strizzi's. Serendipity Labs looks forward to hosting more exciting and upscale events at their location, on Village Parkway in Dublin. Hear from our host Veena in this reel here.

We heard from Dublin Arts Collective as the non-profit partner of the mixer. We met a some new members that have recently joined the Pleasanton Chamber and presented them with their member plaques:

SF Bay Fellowship – Brock and Anne Roby

Sunbright Home Health & Hospice Care – Faiz Wahab 

Zakia's Comfort Home Care – Zakia Alaee

Karuna Yoga – Kiran Adibhatla  

Kottinger Barn Plaza – Bruce Torquemada  

We also gave away some fun prizes. Special thank you to the following businesses that donated raffle prizes: Goodness Village, Chase Henley-Morgan Stanley, Kottinger Barn Plaza, LPL Financial, Gracie Custom Creations.

The Pleasanton Chamber would like to congratulate Kiran Adibhatla of Karuna Yoga on the grand opening of your beautiful new studio. The doors are officially open to this space designed for wellness, mindfulness, and community.

Karuna Yoga is located in Mission Plaza Shopping Center at 1991 Santa Rita Road. Suite I in, Pleasanton. Discover the transformative power of self-compassion. Class schedule available online here. Learn more online here.

The Pleasanton Chamber would like to congratulate Blue Oaks Church on your grand opening ribbon cutting celebration, which included Christmas carols and fun activities for the whole community. Blue Oaks Church is located at 7139 Koll Center Parkway in Pleasanton. They strive to be a community that enriches your life, helps you grow in your faith, and inspires you to love God and love others. 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 Pleasanton Chamber and our Ambassador Committee at the following ribbon cutting ceremony.

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.

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?

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.

In case you missed it earlier this month, our December E-Business Connection newsletter is here. This is our electronic newsletter, featuring 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. 

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.

The first mixer of 2024 will be on Thursday, January 4 at Joya Yoga starting at 4:30-5:15 and then move to Bottletaps 5:15-7:00 p.m.

Let’s start the year off healthy and right with a Vinyasa Yoga session, brought to you by Joya Yoga Pleasanton (any skill level welcomed), and then head over to BottleTaps afterwards for a networking mixer. Come join us after work for one or both. Free admission, and please register in advance to help us get an accurate headcount. Hope to see you there.

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, January 8 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.

The January Networking Mixer is hosted by Inklings Coffee & Tea on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Coffee. Connection. Community. 

In a fast-paced culture of virtual workspaces, on-demand entertainment, and curbside pick-up, people are craving authentic, genuine connection more than ever. At Inklings, we are committed to cultivating meaningful connections, one cup of coffee (or tea) at a time. Learn more about Inklings Coffee & Tea online - Instagram - Facebook.

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

The Leadership Pleasanton Class of 2024 is underway and continued last week with Business & Economics day. Special thank you to Bay Area SMACNA and Porky's Pizza Palace for hosting the day as well as all of our speakers: Lisa Adamos - Ellen Clark - Melinda Denis - Brad Hirst - Pat O’Brien - James Paxson - Andres Ripa - Dee Gill - Eric “Otis” Nostrand. The program continues next month with Health & Human Services day.

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.

“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.” You likely know this lyric from the classic Christmas carol, Joy to the World. While we live in a world that is weary, marred by sin, and filled with brokenness, there is still a thrill of hope to behold! This Christmas Eve, come and hear of this radiant hope and joy found only in Christ at Valley Community Church! You are warmly invited to a special candlelight service in which we will sing glad songs and hear the hope-filled message on how God’s love brings joy to a weary world. 

Come early for coffee or hot cocoa and be sure to make time to capture a family picture at the photo ops provided in the lobby and outside. We look forward to celebrating with you and your family on this special day! 

Stanford Blood Center is excited to announce the opening of a new Tri-Valley donor center in Dublin. The center aims to provide a convenient and welcoming space for local residents to donate blood and make a positive impact in their community.

It’s the season of giving, and there’s no better gift you can give than life-saving blood donations. With appointment cancellations due to illness and busy schedules, this is a particularly difficult time to collect blood for local patients. So, as a special thank-you, there are some exciting offers for donors:

• Donate December 18 – December 31 and be automatically entered into our $3,000 Grocery Drawing. You could win an e-gift card for Whole Foods, Safeway, Target, Walmart, or even food delivery services like Instacart, Uber Eats or DoorDash.
• During the same dates, every donor will get 2000 bonus points to spend in the Stanford Blood Center Loyalty Store on a $20 e-gift card or other great items like t-shirts, drinkware, pet toys and more.
• Plus, donate on a Thursday at our Dublin center and receive a $20 Target gift card.

This Christmas, Big Bay Ray has great gift ideas. Gifts that do good. Gretchen Kyle wants to bring attention to purchasing Big Bay Ray's handmade, recycled feed bags that are sewn into shopping bags, wine totes and more. These bags are perfect for your friends and family, with 100% of the profits from these products going to feed a horse or donkey in need. All products are sewn by volunteers, from high school kids to seniors, and all ages in between. It's truly a community effort.

The products can be purchased online at bigbayray.com and at Iron Horse Realty in downtown Pleasanton at 560 Main Street. Buy a Bag, Save a Horse. Big Bay Ray commits to supporting a different rescue each year by donating annual profits from the sale of our homemade bags.

The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative is pleased to present the 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Breakfast on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Pleasanton at The Club.

Featuring

Keynote Speaker Jacqueline D. Brown, "DIVE (Difference + Invited + Valued + Embraced): Bridging Character, Unity, and Inclusive Leadership in Dr. King's Dream”

The event is open to everyone in the community and can be purchased online here.

The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative seeks to engender a community culture of internalized values, goodwill, and the finest human character traits through community support and education by inspiring citizens to make a difference in the world around them while honoring the diversity that makes our country great.  

The Pleasanton Chamber has a wide variety of events from monthly networking mixers to luncheons to the State of the City luncheon to our Golf Outing.

View our online calendar here.

Check out the Pleasanton Holiday Gift Guide, featuring holiday offers, special promotions, and gift ideas from over 60 Pleasanton businesses and organizations. The 24-page holiday guide will be mailed to over 34,000 households in the Tri-Valley through the Your Town Monthly December issue. Digital guide can be viewed by clicking the link below. Additional printed guides will be available at the following public facilities, while supplies last.

City Hall, 123 Main St

Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave

Permit Center, 200 Old Bernal Ave

Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue

Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd

Public Works, 3333 Busch Rd

To keep spending local, bonus gift cards will be given with purchase of Gift Pleasanton eGift cards beginning on Friday, November 24, 2023 through December 31, 2023, or while supplies last. Three bonus gift cards per purchaser. Bonus cards must be used by March 1, 2024. Gift Pleasanton eGift cards are accepted at over 45 Pleasanton businesses and can be purchased at www.inPleasanton.com.

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.

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.

RERX Funds

Making your real estate investment journey easier. We simplify mortgages for real estate investing so you can focus on growing your portfolio.

Refresh Sleep Medical Clinic

We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for both adults and children to achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep. 

Robert J Buonfiglio

I am a life coach who specializes in helping people make the changes they desire in their lives to live with vitality.

Sunbright Home Health and Hospice Care

Provides compassionate care to families across the greater Bay Area in Northern California. Locally owned and operated.

Stone Salon Spa

Located at 148 Ray Street, Suite C in Pleasanton.

Bias Beauty

Where makeup is not just an art, but a way of expressing yourself with confidence! Our trendy makeup studio is the ultimate beauty destination, offering a wide range of services to cater to all your makeup needs. 

Amador Valley Chiropractic Group

Specializes in treating a variety of conditions, from chronic low back and neck pain to rehabilitation following an accident or injury.

Alterations Unlimited

Located at 148 Ray Street, Suite D in Pleasanton.

FFB Bank

FFB Bank opened for business in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. 

Nine Two Five Salon

We specialize in a variety of services, including brow waxing, lash extensions, brow laminations, and more! Our licensed and experienced estheticians use top-quality products and techniques.

La Barra Nail and Beauty Bar

Located at 164 Ray Street, Suite A in Pleasanton.