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Finishing Strong and Celebrating Our Wins
As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on the creativity, dedication, and hard work that have shaped our local business community. It’s the perfect moment to celebrate your achievements and honor all that it takes to keep a business thriving.
Here at the SLCC, we’ve also made progress on our shared goals—supporting businesses through programs that educate, connect, and advocate for a stronger local economy. This year, we’ve celebrated several exciting ribbon cuttings and grand openings, welcoming new businesses and seeing entrepreneurs bring fresh energy to San Leandro. These milestones remind us of the resilience, determination, and commitment business owners demonstrate every day to make our city a vibrant place to live, work, and shop.
Every success story, every collaboration, and every milestone reached adds to the collective strength of our community. We encourage you to take a moment to appreciate your accomplishments, thank your team, and recognize your customers who have supported your business throughout the year. Each effort, big or small, contributes to the resilience and vibrancy of our community.

Thank you for being part of our business community. We are grateful for the successes, dedication, collaboration, and perseverance that make San Leandro thrive.
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The “Best of San Leandro” is Coming — Will Your Favorite Business Make the List?
It’s that exciting time of year again! The Best of San Leandro Awards are just around the corner, and soon, nominations will open. From beloved local restaurants to standout small businesses, from your favorite doctor, insurance agent, or mechanic, to the security company, landscaper, or service provider that always goes above and beyond — this is your chance to recognize the places that truly make San Leandro a vibrant, thriving city.
Why nominate?
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Celebrate excellence: Show appreciation for the businesses and professionals that go above and beyond for our community.
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Boost visibility: Nominated businesses receive recognition on our website, social media, and during the official awards celebration.
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Engage your network: Nominees will encourage friends, family, and customers to vote, creating a fun way to rally community support.
Whether it’s your own business or a local favorite you rely on every day, now is the time to start thinking about who deserves to be recognized.
Think beyond restaurants and retail — consider the professionals and service providers who make your life easier, safer, and better every day. Your nomination could make all the difference!
Nominations open in just a few weeks!
Stay tuned for the official launch of nominations and get ready to help highlight the businesses that make San Leandro extraordinary.
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Do You Agree? Or Not?
Just 5 minutes to complete our very brief, 5-question surveys. When members like you share your perspectives, it helps us gather accurate, data-driven insights to represent your interests effectively with policymakers. Every response strengthens our voice, ensures decisions reflect the community’s priorities, and helps guide strategic actions that benefit our local economy and business environment. Your input truly makes a difference.
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Lighting Up the Season: A Celebration for All
Holiday decorations and events like It’s a Wonderful Night do more than sparkle—they bring our community together. Festive lights, tree lightings, and seasonal displays create a warm, inviting atmosphere that draws residents and visitors downtown, supporting local businesses and encouraging shopping, dining, and exploration.

At the same time, these celebrations strengthen our community identity, celebrate traditions and shared experiences that make our town unique. Businesses and residents alike play a part in creating a lively, connected, and proud community. Together, we make the season brighter—for everyone.
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Our Community Needs You: Support Local Nonprofits Today
Right now, local nonprofits are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising costs, increased demand for services, and dwindling resources mean that many organizations are stretched thin—but their mission to support our neighbors, youth, families, and seniors hasn’t wavered.
These nonprofits are the backbone of our community, offering critical programs that often go unseen until we—or someone we care about—need them most. From feeding families and mentoring youth ages 15 to 19, to providing arts and cultural programs that enrich our city, their work touches every corner of San Leandro.
You can help sustain this vital work in meaningful ways:
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Donate: Your contributions directly fund programs that keep our community resilient.
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Volunteer: Offer your time, skills, and passion to make a tangible difference.
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Advocate & Share: Amplify their impact by spreading the word and connecting others to their mission.
Every action matters. Even small gestures—like sharing a nonprofit’s story—can create ripple effects that last far beyond today.
Explore our Community and Social Services Directory to find organizations doing incredible work in San Leandro. Whether you give time, resources, or support in other ways, your engagement ensures these vital programs continue—and our community thrives.
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The holiday season is almost here, and it’s the time to make a real difference for those who desperately need our help. For many members of our community, this time of year brings hardship instead of celebration. Your support can change that.
Every gift and donation to our Holiday Basket Program is crucial in providing families with essential meals and toys for children who might otherwise have an empty table and empty hands.
Last year, thanks to generous donors like you, we brought warm meals to 1,132 families and senior households and toys to over 3,000 children in our community. This year, the urgency is even greater.
Your donation is essential in filling baskets with hope and holiday cheer.
Together, we can ensure no family is left forgotten this season. Make your donation today to bring comfort and joy to those who need it most this season.
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They're Hiring - San Leandro Improvement Association
The San Leandro Improvement Association (SLIA) is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented leader to serve as its Executive Director. As chief executive of a non-profit organization with an annual budget of $1 million, this pivotal role involves maintaining successful existing programs and relationships while actively seeking new opportunities to advance the organization's mission of fostering a clean, safe, and vibrant downtown San Leandro.
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Celebrating Connection: A Successful Multicultural Business Mixer!
What an incredible night of celebration, community, and connection! Our Multicultural Business Mixer brought together over 100 attendees and 14 vendor booths representing all five Chambers of Commerce from across the East Bay.
The beautiful front courtyard of Casa Peralta was alive with music, great food, and meaningful networking as business owners and community members came together to share stories, make new connections, and celebrate the diversity that makes our region so vibrant.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing food vendors who donated their delicious offerings and helped make the evening such a success:
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Nella’s Southern Cuisine – for their soulful Southern favorites
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Fieldwork Brewing Co. – for serving up their always-yummy pizza
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Tsuru Sushi – for their fresh and flavorful bites
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CTK Empanadas – for their tasty handheld treats
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Taqueria Los Altos – for keeping our guests full and happy
Events like this remind us how powerful it is when communities come together to celebrate culture, collaboration, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the East Bay forward.
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Take the night off from meal prepping and let Davis Street Mountain Mike’s Pizza take care of you this holiday season. Enjoy 15% off your entire order.
Place your order today at 510.614.8696
| THE HOLIDAY WAREHOUSE SALE IS BACK! | |
Up to 50% off entire store!
Shop great deals on Ghirardelli Chocolate SQUARES, holiday gifts, bars, baking, and more!
Friday, 12/5, ONLY: First 100 guests in line will receive a free small hot cocoa
Saturday, 12/6, ONLY: See Mel McKay hosting live from your favorite hometown radio station 101.7 KKIQ FM from 12-2pm
Enjoy a selection of hot fudge sundaes or warm up with a selection of hot cocoa's, available for purchase
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Factory Outlet
1111 139th Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th
From 9am - 5pm each day
Don’t Miss Out On This 3-Day Only Sale!
| Thank You, Leaders Circle Members! | |
We’re proud to celebrate the commitment of our Leaders Circle members. You all power up and support what we do as a Catalyst for business growth, Convener for leaders and influencers, and Champion for a stronger community.
Because of you, we can:
- Advance initiatives that strengthen San Leandro’s business climate
- Stage signature events that connect and inspire our members
- Support workforce development
- Advocate for business friendly policy
Did you know?
Leaders Circle members are the highest-investing members of the Chamber, helping us deliver programs, advocate for businesses, and build meaningful connections across San Leandro.
Thank you for believing in the vision of the SLCC and for stepping up as true leaders in our community. Your support is more than a sponsorship — it’s an investment in San Leandro’s future.
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SAN LEANDRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | www.sanleandrochamber.com
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