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June 26, 2023
Pleasanton’s Salute to Partnerships event
Event sponsors
Sign up for this popular bbq & mixer by July 5
Everyone is invited to join us at the Salute to Partnerships Joint Mixer & BBQ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the patio at Rubys & Roses. Cost to attend is $20 per person. All registrations must be received by July 5, 2023.

City of Pleasanton staff, the Mayor, City Council and Leadership Pleasanton Alumni are invited as our guests and are FREE of charge. Chamber members, PDA members, and community members can attend for $20.

This joint mixer brings the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, the Pleasanton Downtown Association, City of Pleasanton Mayor, City Council, employees and Leadership Pleasanton alumni together for a BBQ dinner, drinks, and networking in a beautiful setting. Why? To honor the partnerships that involve everyone working together for the betterment of the Pleasanton community.

All registrations must be received by July 5, 2023. Includes BBQ dinner and 2 drinks per person. Email Susie with any questions or if you need your complimentary discount code.
Leadership Pleasanton program now open for registration
A program to develop community leaders
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the Leadership Pleasanton program for the Class of 2024. 

Leadership Pleasanton was created by the Pleasanton Chamber 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. Continue reading here.
Limited space left for Class of 2024! Secure your spot today before we reach capacity
Who enrolls in Leadership Pleasanton?
Individuals living or working in Pleasanton who have a desire to educate themselves with vital community information along with reinforcing their leadership skills and involvement in the community, wish to learn more about how to make a difference in our community, and have a strong desire to become part of a network of personal and professional contacts.

What is the commitment?
Attend monthly day-long sessions on the second Thursday of the month beginning in the Fall. Each member of the class is expected to attend all sessions in their entirety in order to realize the maximum benefits of the program.

What is the investment?
Tuition of $950 covers all program materials, transportation, lunch each day, and a graduation celebration. A limited number of partial scholarships are available.

How do I enroll?
The Leadership Pleasanton program is open to everyone in the community and online registration for the Class of 2024 is open here. The class is expected to be at capacity this summer with a max of 30 individuals, and all interested participants must register by July 31, 2023. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available as well as partial scholarships for the program.

For questions about the program, sponsorships, scholarships, or to be added to the alumni mailing list, please email Yianna.
Ribbon Cutting ceremonies
Congratulations
The Pleasanton Chamber would like to congratulate the following businesses who had ribbon cutting ceremonies last week.
Serendipity Labs Dublin - Pleasanton offers private offices, team suites, co-working and meeting rooms. Special Grand Opening offers now available. Newly renovated building is conveniently located near 580 and 680.
Tri-Valley REACH builds inclusive communities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently. They celebrated with a ribbon cutting ice cream social and enjoyed Marianne’s Ice Cream sandwiches, donated by Gene's Fine Foods.
You're invited
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.
Teriyaki City Grill
Thursday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Grand Opening
Accardo Financial & Insurance Services
Saturday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Grand Opening
Mindful Eating, Presented by Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Free educational presentation this Wednesday
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is pleased to present an educational presentation.

Presented by Hannah Menise, Registered Dietitian, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

  • Mindfulness and mindful eating defined
  • Understand and describe the benefits of mindful eating
  • Learn how to apply mindful eating practices

Hosted by The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Tri-Valley Chambers of Commerce.
Alameda County Fair 2023
Enjoy summer vibes through July 9
The Alameda County Fair is here. Tickets will be sold online and on-site. Carnival wristbands are available to purchase on site at a Carnival Kiosk.

Events to note at the Fair
June 28 and July 5 $1 Ride Day
June 28 Pet food Drive Benefiting Valley Humane Society
June 30 Fireworks and Drone Show Spectacular in the Stella Artois Grandstand at 9:30pm
July 1 Wine Fest
July 2 Blues at the Fair Festival
Nightly Big O Tires Concert Series in the Lucky California Amphitheater
Featured Members
Grand Opening celebration for Woofie's
Woofie’s of Walnut Creek, serving East Bay San Francisco Area communities including Pleasanton, Central Oakland, Walnut Creek, and surrounding areas, is now open to the public. Services include pet sitting, dog walking, luxury mobile grooming, pet taxi, and other personalized services for area pet owners who need an extra helping hand, are planning travel, or just want to pamper their pets. This is the first Woofie’s franchise to open in the state of California. Woofie’s of Walnut Creek is celebrating its opening at the Kiwanis - Danville 4th of July Parade (July 4 from 9 a.m.-noon),
Help plan the future of Interstate 580
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is exploring ideas for expanding transportation options and improving safety and access along Interstate 580 in Alameda County. If you live, work, or travel along I-580, we’d love to hear from you! An interactive webmap is now live and comments are welcome on current issues traveling in the corridor and your feedback on new ideas and major projects being considered. The webmap will be available for input through June 30, 2023.
Save the Date for fun, sun and golf
Golf Tournament date is set
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing returns to Callippe Preserve Golf Course on Friday, September 29, 2023. This is the Chamber's one true fundraising event of the year, featuring a fun-filled afternoon of golf, great food, drinks and fantastic prizes. It's a great opportunity to have some fun while promoting your business, networking, and making new contacts. Open to everyone, whether you golf or not. Sponsorship opportunities and golf options coming soon.
Pleasanton Young Professionals
Learn - Grow - Empower
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.

Up Next
Join the PYPs for a sunny evening of building connections and expanding your networks. No host bar. Free raffle. Free for Chamber members to attend, $10 for guests.
411 on Member Benefits
Open to prospective, new and long-time members
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, July 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber. 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.
Summer Events Downtown Pleasanton
Concerts in the Park, First Weekends on Main
June 30 Concerts in the Park

July 7-9 First Weekends on Main
July 8 Salute to Service Chili Cook Off
July 14, 21, 28 Concerts in the Park

August 4-6 First Weekends on Main
August 11, 18, 25 Concerts in the Park
Marketing Opportunities
Compiling ads for summer issues now
Tell your story, increase your exposure and promote your brand by partnering with the Pleasanton Chamber. 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 E-Business Connection newsletter has a reach of more than 1,100 in the business community.
  • Our website pleasanton.org averages more than 16,000 views per month, including 2,900 views on average for the Business Directory and 1,900 views for the Events Calendar. 
Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.
Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meetings
Open to everyone
On the second Wednesday of the odd-numbered months at 12:00 p.m., 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.


Meetings are held in a hybrid format and open to everyone in the community, in-person at the chamber at 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton or virtually via Zoom. Register in advance for the Zoom link here.

Up Next
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Save the Dates
Mark your calendar for these chamber events
Welcome New Members
Congratulations to these members that have recently joined the Chamber
Gypsy Boutique is a women's clothing store located just minutes from downtown Pleasanton.

Estate planning, estate litigation and business law firm.

Your trusted partner in pet care, pet sitting, dog walking, mobile pet spa. Serving Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

Artisan chocolate shop serving the East Bay community for all your special events and also every day chocolate, pastry and coffee needs.

Rooted in the extreme moto sports of motoclimb and hard enduro, we focus on creating unique race events, generating digital media across multiple platforms, and building positive relationships with ambitious athletes and brands.
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