Turning Point Chiropractic is now open for business!
Hear from Dr. Arnold Koo about how he's opened a brand new facility right here in Pleasanton.
Supporting a healthier community
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FEATURED MEMBER
Join our Founders' Club East Bay Circle for a total savings of $6,500. Learn More.
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COVID-19 Testing at Fairgrounds
The regional COVID-19 testing site at the Alameda County Fairgrounds is open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (or while supplies last), Monday-Friday.Testing at this site is to determine if a patient is currently infected.
No appointment is required.
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Pleasanton 2025:
A Community Vision
Representing Business &
Strengthening the Local Economy
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Visit our Chamber sponsored
NETWORKING GROUP
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce sponsors the "Business Connections" networking group, which is for Chamber members-only and meets twice a month virtually via Zoom.
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
"Smarter Business Building"
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of each month, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
If interested, please email Wallace Wong.
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Chamber Office
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce office will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely and be available for essential communication via email and voicemail.
The Chamber office is closed to the general public and all meetings that were scheduled to take place in the Chamber conference room have been cancelled.
Yianna or call the main line at 925-846-5858 ext. 200 and leave a message.
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Issue Date:
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August 31, 2020
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Candidates Forum this Thursday evening
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Chamber and Weekly partner to host
Mayoral and City Council Candidates Forum
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and Pleasanton Weekly are hosting a Candidates Forum, featuring the mayoral and city council candidates in the November 2020 election. The forum, which is a free event and open to the public, will take place virtually on Thursday, September 3 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. There are five candidates seeking election for mayor: Karla Brown and Jerry Pentin, both of whom are city council members terming out of their positions. Joining Brown and Pentin in the mayoral race are Druthi Ghanta, Monith Ilavarasan and Tom Turpel. Mayor Jerry Thorne is completing his fourth and final term as the City's mayor in November. For the two seats open on the council, there are seven candidates on the ballot: Nancy Allen, Valerie Arkin, Jack Balch, Randy Brown, Jarod Buna, Zarina Kiziloglu and Chiman Lee.
Moderating the forum will be Pleasanton Weekly President and Publisher Gina Channell as well as the Weekly's Editor Jeremy Walsh. The mayoral candidates will face questions from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., with a 15 minute break before the city council candidates join the panel. The council portion will run from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
The virtual event is free and open to everyone.
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City of Pleasanton Business Support Fund Update
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 At its August 18 meeting, the Pleasanton City Council approved an update to the City's Business Support Fund program which provides zero-interest, short term loans to independently or locally-owned Pleasanton businesses, with an approved special loan amount for Downtown businesses, that have been adversely affected due to COVID-19. Loan amounts have been increased from the previous $2,500 ($2,900 in downtown) and loans will be allowed a maximum amortization of 36 months, up from 24 months, with repayment commencing on the first day of the month after the COVID-19 local emergency declaration is lifted. Professional services have also been added as an eligible business type.
Eligible businesses must have a physical location in Pleasanton, be in good standing with the City and have paid a City of Pleasanton 2020 business license tax by March 1, 2020. Employee count is based on the total reported on the 2020 City business license application or renewal. Businesses are eligible for loan amounts as follows:- $10,000 loan amount ($10,800 in downtown) for micro-enterprise businesses employing 2-10 employees
- $20,000 loan amount ($21,600 in downtown) for businesses employing 11-25 employees
Businesses that have previously been approved for $2,500 or $2,900 loans may request to borrow the higher amounts based on employee count. Please contact the Economic Development Department at [email protected] to request the increased loan amount. A revised Promissory Note and contract will be issued.
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Wrapping up the Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit
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Thank you to everyone that tuned in for the live stream of the Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit. In case you missed it, we have the recording available here for you to watch anytime.The Chamber would like to thank each and every one of our partners, sponsors and participants for this event: Moderator Catharine Baker, Vice Mayor Kathy Narum (Pleasanton), Mayor Karen Stepper (Danville), Mayor David Haubert (Dublin), Mayor John Marchand (Livermore), and Mayor Bill Clarkson (San Ramon). Special thank you to all of our sponsors, including Amos Productions who live streamed the event and provided the recording.
Special thank you to our sponsors
Main Event Sponsors
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California Blueprint for a Safer Economy
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California has a new blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Find out how businesses and activities can open in counties statewide beginning on August 31. See the activities and business tiers.
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Alameda County Statement
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On Friday, August 28, 2020, the State announced a shift from its Monitoring List
The State's Blueprint will go into effect on Monday, August 31, and the Governor noted in his announcement today that local jurisdictions may continue to be more restrictive in allowing local activities and businesses openings.
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Week of Networking Returns
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Takin' Care of Business "NoBQ" 2020 Fundraiser
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The Chamber's political action committee, BACPAC, relies on Pleasanton 2025: A Community Vision as the barometer by which to endorse and fund candidates for elected office at all levels of government, with greatest emphasis at the local level.
While the annual BBQ Fundraiser celebrating local business has been cancelled, the election goes on. We still need your financial help to support candidates and causes aligned with the Chamber's Vision 2025 document.
 This election is like no other and BACPAC wants to make a difference. We can't do it without your support, so, "Just write the check and avoid the mess!"
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Member News
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1st United Credit Union Named a Bay Area Top Workplace for 2020
Campo di Bocce: Brunch is Back
CMIT Solutions Presents Combating the Ransomware Epidemic
Elliston Vineyards Tasting Room Re-Opening
UNCLE Credit Union Hosts Shred Fest
Feel Good Friday Story: Arrive Real Estate Group & Porky's Pizza Palace
Body Balance: Keeping fitness alive, virtually, outdoors
CalSavers or 401(k)
Row House Pleasanton Hosting Blood Drive
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation Announces Virtual Fundraiser Save the Date Shepherd's Gate Backyard Bluegrass & BBQ
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund 2nd Distribution and 3rd Drive
UNCLE Credit Union Presents 2020-2021 Board of Directors
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