Dreaming of a backyard paradise?

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce April Networking Mixer is hosted by Adams Pool Solutions on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

As Adams Pool Solutions approaches its seventh decade in business, their success and longevity have been a story of perseverance and innovation. Adapting to an ever-growing marketplace and leading the way with the introduction of cutting-edge industry altering products, Adam Pool Solutions is the perfect choice for all your swimming pool construction needs.

Come network in their showroom!

Wednesday, April 10

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

3675 Old Santa Rita Road

Pleasanton

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership and are free for chamber members to attend. Prospective members can attend one mixer for a $25 fee in order to evaluate the benefit of chamber membership. Contact Dawn Wilson if you are a prospective member.

Chamber members are welcome to promote their business by bringing an exciting raffle prize. Donating a prize gives members the opportunity to introduce themselves and present the prize to the winner.

Online vendor registration is now open

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Spring Tradeshow Mixer is set for May 8, 2024 in the Conference Center at Rosewood Commons.

Companies and organizations can promote themselves, connect with local businesses, and community leaders and grow their customer base by participating as a vendor in this table-top tradeshow. The event features food tastes from local restaurants as well as beer, wine and appetizers and the opportunity to network with businesses in a fun and interactive setting.

VENDORS

Secure your spot today before the vendor spaces sell out. We provide you with a linen covered six-foot table. You bring everything else for your table-top display. Vendors also have the opportunity to select their booth location on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the event beginning at 3:30 p.m. Cost for members to be a vendor is $350.

DISCOUNTED VENDOR PACKAGE

We are pleased to offer a discounted rate for those members who plan to participate as a vendor in both of our 2024 Tradeshow Mixers. The Spring event is May 8 and the Fall event is November 13. Discounted combo package for members to be a vendor at both events is $550.

ATTENDEE ADMISSION COMPLIMENTARY

Add your name to the attendee list by clicking the Register button on this page. Includes two drink tickets, open to everyone in the community.

Pleasanton's State of the City 2024

Mayor Karla Brown delivered the annual State of the City speech on March 26th at the Palm Event Center, where she reported on Pleasanton's various achievements from 2023 such as implementation of a new comprehensive strategic plan as well as addressed upcoming financial challenges related to water and the city's budget.

A special thank you to Tri-Valley Community Television for recording the State of the City address.

Sunol Creek Memory Care Celebrates 10th Anniversary

BUSC Brew Cup Tournament

Elevate Your Wellness Journey with IM=X Pilates & Fitness

Big Bay Ray Fundraiser-Buy a bag, save a horse

Niles Canyon Railway-Come Out for a Train Ride!

Pleasanton Art League (PAL) Artist Demonstrations

Pleasanton Art League (PAL) Art Show at Museum On Main

Zone 7 Water Awarded almost $1 million for PFAS Treatment

Chamber's 2024 Business Guide and Membership Directory

Hike for Hope 2024

The Hike for Hope is an annual memorial hike and fundraiser that takes place at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. We’ve mapped out an out-and-back 4.4-mile route with an optional moderate loop that climbs to a scenic overlook. Or, go with our 1.7-mile route for an easy, flat stroll. Combine all three legs for a 6-mile excursion. Though registration remains open through the event day, sign up by April 5 to secure access to our Early Bird shirt pickup events. Register: TheHikeForHope.com.

Hoge Fenton Invites Chamber Members

The employment law team at Hoge Fenton will be hosting an in-person seminar on Overtime Exemptions & Independent Contractors on April 25th and via Zoom webinar on May 1st.

Scam Alert from the Small Business Administration (SBA)

We've received reports of scammers targeting small businesses with fake offers of SBA grants and loans. These scams can steal your personal information and even lead to identity theft. These fraudulent emails deceptively use the logos of America's SBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and are being sent from the address: ‘apply@smallbusinessdevelopmentcenter.online’

Please note:

The SBA does not send unsolicited emails offering grants or loans.

Legitimate SBA communications will come from official @sba.gov email addresses.

Be cautious of unsolicited emails requesting sensitive information or requiring payment for a grant or loan application.

If you receive a suspicious email offering an SBA grant or loan, it's crucial that you do not respond or provide any personal information. If you have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication supposedly from the SBA or SBDC, please contact us for verification. You can also forward the email to the FTC at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ to help track scammers.

For current, up-to-date information about SBA grants and loans, visit the official SBA website: https://www.sba.gov/

The Norcal SBDC is your trusted resource for business success. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Donate blood this April to save lives while helping the planet.

Donate with Stanford Blood Center during the month of April and be part of our #GreenDonor campaign!

Stanford Blood Center has partnered with Forestmatic to plant a tree for every blood donation made in April. Plus, donors will have the chance to convert their earned loyalty store points into even more trees planted in Uganda or closer to home in California. Donors will have the opportunity to track their tree's growth online with a unique tree ID.

In addition, each donor all month will be automatically entered to win a Yeti cooler filled with a selection of Yeti products, including sturdy Rambler® mugs, comfortable Hondo Base Camp Chairs, and a half-gallon Rambler water jug, among other eco-friendly prizes including a $500 Whole Foods gift card.

For more information on our April promotions, please click here.

Appointments can be made online at sbcdonor.org, via the SBC app, or by calling 888-723-7831 or texting to 999-777.

We have donor center locations in Dublin, Menlo Park, Mountain View, and Campbell, plus blood drives throughout the Bay Area. 

The Tri-Valley Executive Education Program combines a tailored mix of dynamic group meetings and expert speaker workshops used to help members improve collaboration, increase alignment, and cultivate professional growth.

SAVE THE DATE: Starting June 11, 2024

To register, contact Steve Lanza

Program Details

Are you looking to hire an intern?

An internship is a great way to gain valuable experience before entering the workforce. Internships also provide students the opportunity to gain work experience in their desired field.

We, at the Chamber, have been contacted by students looking for summer internships. We would like to refer our member businesses that have any upcoming opportunities.

If you are considering hiring an intern, please email Jeanette Schaub with contact information along with details of what you are looking for in an intern, i.e., length of time of the internship, tasks/projects to be fulfilled, specific skill set needed, etc.

In honor of Juanita Haugen Community of Character award winners

The Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative invites you to the 15th annual Community of Character luncheon honoring the Juanita Haugen Community of Character award winners. The luncheon takes place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets are $45 per person. Purchase tickets online

These awards were established in 2008 to recognize Pleasanton citizens who model high ethical and moral standards of behavior and are dedicated volunteers contributing their time to our community. Candidates for this award should exhibit traits chosen by the Citizens of Pleasanton and Advocated by the Collaborative: Compassion, Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Responsibility.

If you have a candidate for the award, use the link below. Deadline to submit nomination is April 15, 2024

Juanita Haugen Award nomination form

Chamber in search of December Mixer Host

Networking mixers provide the perfect opportunity for business-to-business networking to establish new relationships and business contacts. Mixers are held the second Wednesday of each month and are hosted by various Chamber members at their place of business. They take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to get a first-hand view of the hosts' facilities, products, and services. Networking mixers are a benefit of Chamber membership and are free for members to attend.

Benefits of hosting a mixer

• Showcase and feature your business to Chamber members, business owners, and community leaders.
• Have your company logo and information on all event promotions, including online, email blasts to membership and social media platforms.
• Highlight your business in the Chamber's Business Connection newsletters, print and electronic.

We are actively looking for a host for our December 2024 networking mixer. Please reach out to Kate via email or call 925-846-5858 ext. 201 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

New this year, Digital/Video Guide

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is excited to share the news of a comprehensive print and digital publication.

This year's release will come in a digital/video format that offers enhanced user experience. Among the improvements are an Interactive Table of Contents that enables you to navigate to any page seamlessly, Tap-to-Read articles that eliminate the need for zooming in and out, and ads that link directly to the advertisers' websites.

Interested in advertising in this guide?