Pleasanton is a wonderful community filled with interesting people, businesses, and amenities. What we have today is the product of many decades of effort to create an idyllic location, one which checks all the boxes that make it a beautiful place to live and work. This effort was not made by any one entity. Rather, it has been, and will continue to be, a collective effort – by myriad organizations both public and private – to collaborate in a way that grows the economic prosperity of our community.

These partnerships exist because the organizations involved value both the process and the outcomes that are possible. In a Forbes article entitled “12 Habits of Highly Collaborative Organizations,” author Jacob Morgan notes the best collaborative partners lead by example, determine strategy before technology, create a supportive environment for collaboration and are persistent and adaptable, among other traits. They participate not just to achieve a personally beneficial outcome but to be part of an effort that will be positively impactful on a greater number of organizations and people.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce exemplifies the spirit of collaboration through our economic development and advocacy work. For example, we partner with the City of Pleasanton, the Pleasanton Downtown Association, and various other organizations to focus on improving the conditions for business development and attraction. We also collaborate with Visit Tri-Valley to showcase our tourism-focused amenities and businesses; and our Leadership Pleasanton program educates attendees on how the City works by collaborating with community organizations from different sectors, who connect what they do with the larger issues we face as a city.

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Wouldn’t you love to be there to sell your products/services when customers are spending money at a business related to yours? With creative partnerships, you can be!

Reaching out to related businesses with opportunities to collaborate can help you attract new customers. For example, if a customer is buying sandals from your shoe store, they may appreciate a coupon for a pedicure from a nearby nail salon. Conversely, a customer who just got a gorgeous pedicure might be ready to buy a new pair of sandals if they get a coupon from the nail salon cashier. In that same vein, a patient that just bought new glasses might like a coupon for a book at a local bookstore, while loyal customers of the bookstore might appreciate a free eye exam from a local optometrist.

The Chamber is the perfect place to partner with related businesses. You can attend trade shows, mixers, and committee meetings to meet people. You also check out the directory of members on the Chamber website www.pleasanton.org.

A thriving local economy is a team effort, and there are many ways to support local businesses. Partnering might just be the marketing tool you’ve been looking for to meet your summer sales goals!

Robson Homes was established in San Jose, CA in 1989 by Mark Robson. Since our inception, we have developed, designed and built numerous residential, multi-family and retail projects throughout the Silicon Valley - each with a sincere focus on design excellence and quality. Mr. Robson continues to lead the company today as we strive to innovate and create the very best homes for living well.

Whether we are building a single-family home neighborhood, multi-family residential community, mixed-use project, or retail space, the same good design and meticulous attention to detail can be experienced throughout.

At Kaiser Permanente, everything works together for one very important cause. You.

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health plans, serving 12.7 million members. At Kaiser Permanente, physicians are responsible for medical decisions. The Permanente Medical Groups, which provide care for Kaiser Permanente members, continuously develop and refine medical practices to help ensure that care is delivered in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

On June 5, 2023, Sensiba San Filippo LLP became Sensiba LLP. The new brand better reflects Sensiba’s commitment to helping businesses manage complexity, navigate growth, and embrace change.

With significant growth and expansion over the last few years, the firm wanted to take this opportunity to define its values and purpose. The firm utilized feedback from clients and employees to develop a modern brand that highlights its values, aligns its people, and reflects its commitments. The updated visual identity unifies Sensiba’s business units and locations, and reinforces the firm’s approachable, people-first culture.

Girl Scout Troop’s 31253 will unveil a new Zone 7 Little Free Library at a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 pm on June 7, 2023 at 5997 Parkside Dr., Pleasanton, CA. Little Free Libraries offers free books to anyone in the community, promoting reading and sharing. The literature in the Zone 7 Little Free Library will highlight the importance of water, shed light on today’s water issues and provide water-saving resources for the community. Continue reading here.

Much Ado About Pizza is approaching it's one year in business anniversary and they are celebrating by running a Shakespeare Shares initiative from June 11-July 11.

This initiative is a fundraiser in which owners Kira and Mark Zabrowski are giving $1 from each pizza sold to an organization they are members of called Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit organization that sets up pizza deliveries for hunger relief organizations nationwide.

They will also be providing a QR code at the shop at 1991 Santa Rita Road, Suite E in Pleasanton so that customers can donate more if they so choose.

The Tri-Valley Career Center connects job seekers with employment and career development opportunities. Whether you are looking for your first job or in a career transition, our mission is to help you succeed through an array of free services, including workshops, counseling, training and job referrals. We provide the guidance, resources and information to help you make a successful transition from one job to the next, whatever the occupation or industry.

Visit Tri-Valley, the Destination Marketing Organization for Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Town of Danville, California, in conjunction with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, is beginning an exciting Destination Strategic Planning process with a focus on a potential new regional multi-use venue. The goal of this plan is to develop strategies that help further develop a vibrant visitor economy while also enhancing the quality of life for residents. The Destination Strategic Plan will be a road map that guides the area’s tourism efforts for years to come. Our collaborative process is being facilitated by the Tourism & Destination Advisory practice at JLL; a global consulting group focused on long-term destination planning and venue development. The Destination Strategic Planning process will be carried out in four phases and is expected to take 10 months. Continue reading here.

The Pleasanton Chamber would like to thank Brian Gentry of Fremont Bank and Jen Lenard-Benson of Sunflower Hill and their entire teams for hosting a wonderful mixer in April.

Sunflower Hill creates places and spaces where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live, work, learn, and thrive as part of the greater community. We achieve this through the co development of affordable housing communities and by offering programs for adults with I/DD in Pleasanton, Livermore, and throughout the Bay Area. Online - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn

Fremont Bank is a family-owned bank with a family-owned feel. Fremont Bank was founded with the belief that a bank isn’t just another company. Our role is to support long-term prosperity for our communities, where we all benefit. We are deeply committed to contributing to our clients’ goals and empowering our community. Online - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn

The Pleasanton Chamber would like to thank Callippe Preserve Golf Course for hosting our Spring Tradeshow Mixer in May. We appreciate Charissa Roberts, Morgan Chandler and their team from Calllippe for hosting the event.

Special thank you to all of the companies that participated as vendors, especially to the following that provided delicious food tastes - Mochiholic, Passion Pastry, Simple Elegance Catering and Strizzis. Thank you to Amos Productions and Pleasanton Event Rentals for partnering with us for the event.

We host our tradeshow mixers twice a year, in the spring and fall, and they're a great way to meet tons of local businesses and have some fun, too. In case you missed this opportunity in the spring, our next Tradeshow is set for November 8 at The Club at Ruby Hill.