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May 28, 2024

Sunflower Hill to host June Networking Mixer

Sunflower Hill creates places and spaces where adults with I/DD live, work, learn, and thrive as part of the greater community.


The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce June Networking Mixer is hosted by Sunflower Hill on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.


Sunflower Hill achieves their mission through the co-development of affordable housing communities and by offering programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Pleasanton, Livermore, and throughout the Bay Area. Sunflower Hill welcomes DAHLIN Group, BKF Engineers, and vanderToolen Associates as cosponsors of this event.


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.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

411 on Member Benefits

Learn all about the benefits of membership

On the second Wednesday of the month, an hour before the networking mixer, the Pleasanton Chamber hosts a 411 on Member Benefits. This meeting is open to prospective, new, and long-time Chamber members.


  • Learn what it means to be a part of the Chamber
  • About the opportunities available to you and your business
  • How to take advantage of the benefits of Chamber membership


Our next 411 on Member Benefits is set for Wednesday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber. The 411 on Member Benefits is presented by Membership Director Dawn Wilson. If you'd like to attend, please register in advance here. Email Dawn with any questions.

Wednesday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m.

Welcome New Members

Congratulations to these members that have recently joined the Chamber

Gameday Men's Health Pleasanton

Gameday Men’s Health was created to help men suffering from low testosterone optimize their hormonal health & reclaim their life. 


Elia

Elia is a fine-dining restaurant experience tied together with a polished menu, a transportive ambiance and stellar service. Come enjoy the wonderful Greek cuisine that Elia has to offer.


"emby"

Entertainer, Singer, Musician, Vocalist, Performer, Emcee


PBX Pizza

PBX Pizza brings the Indian Cuisine taste and flavors to the Pizza, offering choices for all vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and people preferring Vegan cheese. Offering a variety of appetizers and classical all-American and Mexican pizzas too.


Mantra India

Mantra India stands out as an exceptional Indian eatery, delivering authentic home-cooked flavors right to your table. Our menu boasts a diverse range of North and South Indian delicacies.


Uncle Yu's at Pleasanton

Modern American Chinese cuisine. Cocktails, beer, and fine wine.


City National Bank

Banking built on relationships. At City National, we proudly offer services, tools, and technology that put our people and communities first.


Accurate Firestop, Inc.

AFI is a Subcontractor in the Fire & life safety space, performing work in Northern California. Our mission is to protect people and buildings from fire, while leading the way in quality and safety. 


AireServ of Pleasanton - HVAC

Heating & Air Conditioning, replace/install new units, service, repair, maintenance plans, heat pumps, electrify, indoor air quality filteration, duct cleaning, electric water heaters and much more.


RoofLine Builders Inc.

Commercial, Industrial, Residential Roofing and Waterproofing.

New Members

Online registration for Leadership Pleasanton now open

A program to develop community leaders


"Leadership Pleasanton provided a unique opportunity to connect with fellow community members, business leaders, and city leaders to learn about Pleasanton's rich history and how the city operates. I have lived in Pleasanton most of my life and am amazed at how little I knew. The program exceeded my expectations and I'd highly recommend it to anyone."


The Leadership Pleasanton program was created by the Pleasanton Chamber in 1988 and has produced more than 830 graduates in its 30-plus years. Each class is comprised of individuals from all sectors of our community, from local businesses, professional, government, service organizations, and Pleasanton residents. In September of each year, roughly 30 individuals participate in monthly, day-long sessions on topics such as Pleasanton history, government, education, recreation, business, public safety, health, and infrastructure. Participants have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with current leaders in the community to learn what makes Pleasanton work.


Online registration for the Leadership Class of 2025 is now open.

Leadership Pleasanton Class of 2024

Leadership Pleasanton

Member News

Stanford Blood Center - Donate in May & Win a VIP Fan Experience for the San Jose Earthquakes


Niles Canyon Railway-Come Out for a Train Ride!

Member News

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

You're Invited

Ribbon cuttings increase the visibility of a grand opening, new location, ground breaking or special anniversary. The chamber brings the giant scissors and the red ribbon, invites our ambassadors and publicizes the event in various publications. To schedule a ribbon cutting, email Dawn.


You're invited to join the Pleasanton Chamber and our Ambassador Committee at the following ribbon cutting ceremonies.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration

The WellNest Company

Thursday, June 20, 2024

4:00 p.m.

6450 Trinity Court, Suite A, Dublin

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department wants your feedback

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Community Survey


“We believe that the best way to serve the communities of Livermore and Pleasanton is by understanding the needs and concerns. As part of our commitment to excellence, The LPFD has partnered with AP Triton, LLC, a leading public safety consulting firm, to guide us through this important process. By sharing your insights and experiences, you help us identify the specific risks and challenges our communities face. Your feedback will directly influence how we allocate our resources and respond to emergencies. We are committed to being transparent and inclusive, and we look forward to hearing from you.”


Follow this link to the survey OR Click on the QR Code above

Featured Member Events

Pleasanton Downtown Association

First Weekends on Main Presents:

Hot Rod Row


Saturday, June 1, 2024

10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.


Get ready for a weekend of excitement that's perfect for the whole family! We're thrilled to announce that on Saturday, June 1, 2024, Main Street will be closed to vehicles from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, so you can come and enjoy a fantastic display of hot rods, motorcycles, and trucks. There will be plenty of live music and fun activities that will make it the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. So, why not join us as we return classic cars to Downtown? We can't wait to see you there!


Interested in entering your vehicle? Click the link below to register.

Enter your vehicle

First Concert in the Park for the Season - June 7


Concerts in the Park series is back with a full summer of incredible music and fun for all ages! Concerts will take place every Friday night from June 7 through August 30, featuring an eclectic mix of music from rock, blues and country to 50’s and 60’s oldies, soul, and more. The free concerts run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and take place at Lions Wayside Park on the corner of First and Neal Streets. 

 

Patrons are encouraged to pick up dinner “to go” from one of Downtown Pleasanton's many restaurants and bring it with them to the park. Be sure to visit the PDA’s social media pages throughout Concert in the Park season for specials and offers from the wide variety of wonderful Downtown restaurants.

 

While guests are allowed to put out blankets and chairs (at their own risk) in Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks, they are asked to wait until the morning of the concert to do so. The use of rocks to hold down blankets is prohibited, as large rocks can damage lawn-mowing equipment. Also, the use of plastic tarps, which can burn the grass, is not allowed. 

 

June 7

Audio Illusion, Classic Rock, Pop, and Blues 


PDA Website

Museum On Main Events

Family Days at the Museum


Join Museum On Main staff and volunteers for an afternoon of family fun on the Museum Lawn! On the first Saturday in June, July, August, and September from 10am-2pm, children, parents, and grandparents are invited to meet at the Museum On Main for FREE hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and activities that relate to each month's theme. Each Family Day is sure to be an afternoon of fun and unique learning experiences you and your family will not want to miss!

June 1

10:00 am to 2:00 pm


Theme: Old Time Toys and Games. Set aside your worries and enjoy an afternoon playing with toys and games at the Museum On Main! We will be making optical illusion toys, propeller toys, and playing with a variety of old time and retro toys.


Museum On Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton



More Information

Free Walking Tour hosted by Museum On Main


A Storied Past: Exploring the Buildings in Downtown Pleasanton


June 19 and June 22


From the Ohlone to today, this walking tour covers how the land along Main Street was used and developed over time. You will learn about early settlements, the Railroad, Pleasanton's entrepreneurs, and this town's agricultural bounty in the 1890s. This walking tour will also reveal where the first Chinatown was and answer all your burning questions about the rumored tunnels under Pleasanton's Main Street!


Pre-registration is required. Call the museum at (925)462-2766 to reserve your spot

Ed Kinney Speaker Series presents An Afternoon or Evening With...Junko Tabei


Tuesday, June 4th

2pm and 7pm

Firehouse Arts Center


Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb to the top of Mt. Everest and the Seven Summits, has come to address American audiences about her work with the Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Programs. She will recount her life growing up in Fukushima and her early years as a world class mountain climber, which led to her successful ascent to the summit of Mt. Everest. In 1975, it was a daunting challenge for a woman to get to the top of Everest. But this ordinary Japanese housewife learned long ago, “you can get there if you go step by step.” Chautauqua scholar Bowen Lee will bring Tabei to the Pleasanton stage.


Purchase tickets

Open Hours

Monday - Sunday

Breakfast & Lunch: 7 am - 3 pm


Thursday - Saturday

Dinner: 4:30 pm - 9 pm


Taco Tuesday

4 pm - 9 pm

Vic's All Star Kitchen Offers a Diverse Menu Featuring Classic American Food with a Twist


Nestled in downtown Pleasanton, this bustling eatery is where classic comfort food meets creative flair. From Breakfast favorites like fluffy pancakes and hearty omelets to lunch options such as burgers, sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes, there is something for everyone to enjoy.


Don’t forget about Taco Tuesday, from 4pm to 9pm! Indulge in delectable tacos paired with homemade tortillas and salsas that are sure to satisfy your cravings.


Wash it all down with a selection from their new bar. Offering Beer, Wine, Micheladas, a variety of Margaritas, Sangria, Bloody Mary’s, and specialty cocktails.


Vic’s is the ultimate destination for a flavorful feast and a fantastic time!


Vic's All Star Kitchen Website

Tickets & Sponsorships

Celebrate Three Years of Goodness Village


Goodness Village is an affordable tiny home program that provides the Tri-Valley's formerly unhoused neighbors a safe and supportive community to live independently, heal, and thrive!


Join Goodness Village for an incredible evening celebrating their third anniversary.


June 15, 2024

Pleasanton Senior Center

5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton


Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available.

From the City of Pleasanton

New Circulation for Meadowlark Dairy effective June 1, 2024


As it is widely known, the Meadowlark Dairy has had an increase in their ice cream popularity. This has been growing over the years but has reached a point where the line is creating safety and circulation issues that the City of Pleasanton will attempt to address. Starting on June 1 and lasting at least through August 31, the City of Pleasanton, in conjunction with the Dairy and LAVTA, will be implementing the following changes:

 

  • All Dairy Traffic will approach from First Street
  • Left turn from Neal into the Dairy will be prohibited (median will be painted and no left turn sign installed)
  • New 700-foot stacking lane line created on Neal Street and First Street
  • All parking removed from north side of Neal between First Street and the Dairy driveway
  • All parking removed adjacent to Lions Wayside Park
  • Signs noting “No Parking – Ice Cream Line” will be installed
  • Combination of delineators and roadway striping will reinforce and identify the stacking lane
  • Westbound 10/10R bus stop relocated to First Street and 10 and 10R buses rerouted to Bernal and Old Bernal. Bus stop will be closed and signs indicating the relocated stop will be installed by LAVTA.

 

The City of Pleasanton will continue to work with the Meadowlark Dairy and LAVTA to address any issues or concerns that arise with the new circulation pattern.


Any comments or questions can be directed to the City Traffic Engineer, Mike Tassano at mtassano@cityofpleasantonca.gov or (925) 931-5670.

Alameda County Workforce Development Board

Breaking Barriers, a program of the Women in California Leadership Foundation, is offering a total of five multi-year awards ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per year to women enrolled in certification, apprenticeship, or other STEM-specific job training programs, or those pursuing a STEM degree at an accredited institution of higher learning.

 

To be eligible for the Breaking Barriers award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in good standing in an apprenticeship, certification, or job training program for a STEM field, or provide written proof of acceptance into such a program; OR
  • Be a student in good standing with a written proof of enrollment in a STEM-related degree program at an accredited college or university, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.8.
  • Identify as female.
  • Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by May 31, the application deadline.

 

Please note that submissions of applications and supplementary documents must be made online; items sent separately by mail, in-person delivery, or through legislative offices will not be considered. The deadline for submitting the online application and all supporting documentation for Breaking Barriers is May 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm. There are no exceptions to this deadline.

 

For more details or to apply, interested individuals can visit http://wicl.us/scholarship-program/. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to heather@wicl.us

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for the Chamber's annual Golf Outing - September 26th


The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing returns to Callippe Preserve Golf Course on Thursday, September 26, 2024. This is the Chamber's one true fundraising event of the year, featuring a fun-filled afternoon of golf, great food, drinks, and fantastic prizes. It's a great opportunity to have some fun while promoting your business, networking, and making new contacts.


Open to everyone, whether you golf or not. Sponsorship opportunities and golf options coming soon.

Marketing Opportunities

Compiling ads for summer issues now

Tell your story, increase your exposure and promote your brand by partnering with the Pleasanton Chamber. We are pleased to offer advertising options for our members ranging from a one-time print ad to having a regular presence in all of our publications to a banner ad on our website. Give consumers the knowledge of what your business is known for.

Take a look at our 2024 Marketing Opportunities.


By the numbers

  • Our Business Connection print newsletter has a reach of 10,000 residences and businesses and a readership of 25,000.
  • Our E-Business Connection newsletter has a reach of more than 1,100 in the business community.
  • Our website (pleasanton.org) averages over 45,000 views per month, including more than 10,000 views on the Business Directory page and 3,000 views on the Events Calendar page.


Email Kate if you are interested in learning more.

Circle of Influence

Elite business partners of the Chamber

The Circle of Influence recognizes companies whose continual support has been instrumental in the growth of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. In addition to visibility in the Chamber's bi-monthly newsletter, weekly email updates, Business Directory, event programs and on our website, Circle of Influence members receive priority seating at Chamber events and invitations to special members-only receptions.


Circle of Influence members enjoy the convenience of a one-time, all-inclusive transaction that insures representation at Chamber events and in its publications. Through a choice of different levels of financial commitment, benefits packages are tailored to meet individual preferences.


Companies who are committed to the Pleasanton Chamber's goals and objectives are invited to learn about the many benefits you receive as a Circle of Influence member. For more information or to arrange for a visit to discuss the benefits and privileges of membership in the Circle of Influence, call Dawn Wilson at (925) 846-5858 ext. 202 or email dawn@pleasanton.org.

Learn more about the Circle of Influence

Newsletters

The Chamber's print and electronic publications

Our Business Connection newsletter is a bi-monthly printed publication inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly on the first Friday of the odd-numbered months. It features business spotlights on members, a column by the board chair, membership anniversaries, community news, ribbon cuttings and more. 

Business Connection

The Chamber's E-Business Connection is an electronic newsletter sent to the entire membership on the first Tuesday of the even-numbered months. It features a word from our CEO, checking in with our chair, a glimpse into the PYPs, spotlights on members, featured member events, listing of new members, ribbon cuttings and more. 

E-Business Connection

Member Benefits Guide

Printed piece available at our office and online

The Pleasanton Chamber is pleased to present our Member Benefits Guide, a detailed marketing piece that outlines who we are, what we do, your benefits of membership and how we can elevate your presence together through programs, committees and different membership levels.

Member Benefits Guide
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