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Monthly Chamber News & Updates

October 2026

What's Happening this Month?

October 8 - Erik's Deli Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

October 13 – Ignite Young Professional Mixer at Luna Loca

October 14 – Poppy Bank San Ramon Ribbon-Cutting

October 15 - Bishop Ranch Family Dental Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

October 22 – Wine & Dine Food & Beverage Expo

October 23 – Kristen Connelly – Fourth Friday Roundtable

November 5 - Raashi Design Ribbon Cutting

Wine & Dine Tickets on Sale Now!

This year marks our 33rd Anniversary, and as always, we'll celebrate in style with Mocktails, Cocktails, Wine, Beer, Tea, Coffee, and Delicious Bites of every kind from 36 local businesses!

Your ticket includes all food and beverages. Attendees will vote for their “Best Bite,” “Best Dessert,” and “Best Beverage” while supporting a fun community event featuring live music and our signature silent auction, with items from local businesses.

Where: The San Ramon Community Center Fountain Room

When: Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

Price: $50 for members in advance

$60 for non-members, and at the door.

Must be at least 21 years of age to attend.

All food and drink are included in the ticket price.

Official Candidate Forum Recording Available

On October 7, 2026, the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce invited all candidates running for San Ramon Mayor and San Ramon City Council elections this Fall to share their views on key city issues at a public forum.

Mayor candidates are running for a two-year term, and City Council candidates for Districts 2 and 4 are vying for a four-year term on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Jeremy Walsh, Associate Publisher and Editorial Director, East Bay Division at Embarcadero Media Foundation, moderated the forum.

Click Here to View

Communicate Like A Leader workshop slides!

Thank you for participating in our Communicate Like A Leader workshop!

We hope you enjoyed it and found it inspiring, gaining valuable insights to help you strengthen your communication and leadership skills.

If you're interested, feel free to access a copy of the presentation slides by clicking the link below.

View Slides

It's Time to Update Your Profile Before We Print the 2027 Membership Guide

We are preparing to go to print with our 2027 Membership and Community Guide!

That means, whatever information you currently have listed in your member profile will be sent to print.

When was the last time you checked to make sure your address, phone number, email, and website are correct?

It's better to double-check now than be disappointed when the guide gets distributed in February!

Click Here to Update

Thank you to everyone who submitted Nominations for the 2026 Business & Community Awards!

Thank you all for submitting nominations for this year's awards. We sincerely appreciate your participation! Stay tuned for the upcoming winner announcement.

Remember to mark your calendar for the Awards Dinner on December 10th at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. Get your tickets now and join us in the celebration!

Buy Tickets Here

Welcome To Our Newest

San Ramon Chamber Members!

Saqib Ahmad

October 21, 2026, is National

Support Your Local Chamber Day!!

Upcoming Chamber Events

Ignite Young Professionals Mixer at Luna Loca on Oct 13 at 5:30 PM

Whether you want to grow your network, share ideas, or take the next step in your career, Ignite is the place to build meaningful connections and shape our local business community's future.

Address: 500 Sycamore Valley Road W, Danville, CA 94526

Thursday, October 13, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

RSVP Here

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Poppy Bank on Oct 14 at 12:00 PM

Please join us for a Ribbon-Cutting celebration at the opening of Poppy Bank in San Ramon. Everyone is welcome!

Address: 116 Sunset Drive, Unit C-4, San Ramon, CA 94583

Thursday, October 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

RSVP Here

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Bishop Ranch Family Dental on Oct 15 at 5:00 PM

Please join us for a Ribbon-Cutting to celebrate Bishop Ranch Family Dental. Everyone is welcome!

Address: 144 Sunset Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583

Saturday, October 15, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM

RSVP Here

Fourth Friday Roundtable on October 23 at 8:30 AM

Just in time for elections! Join us for a Community Roundtable with Kristin Connelly, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters.

Address: PG&E Training Center

3301 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon

Friday, October 23, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM

RSVP Here

The Tuesday Business Referral Network (BRN) Group is looking for new members!

Looking to grow your business through powerful local connections? Join our new BRN Group, which meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. San Ramon BRN members get to know each other and their businesses on a deeper level, leading to successful referrals, fellowship, and collaboration.

Details Here

Connect with Wade Here

FREE Small Business Education - Workshops, Webinars, and Courses for Business Growth

From workshops and webinars to on-demand courses, SCORE offers practical education designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

Interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with a SCORE Mentor? Wade Luckhardt is eager to connect with you!

View Webinar Recordings Here

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Community Updates

We love supporting our community members by sharing information about their events and fundraisers.

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Are you celebrating a Grand Opening, Anniversary, or Change in Ownership?

A ribbon cutting is an incredible milestone! We are truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of your special event. Whether you are starting a new business, introducing a new product, or celebrating a significant accomplishment, we congratulate you on this exciting new journey. We would love to be a part of it!

Click here to read our new guide to help you prepare for your ribbon-cutting ceremony!