Spring Tradeshow Mixer - May 8

You are invited to the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Spring Tradeshow Mixer - May 8, 2024

Conference Center at Rosewood Commons

4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton

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.

ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS COMPLIMENTARY

Add your name to the attendee list by clicking the Register to attend the event button below. Includes two drink tickets, open to everyone in the community.

VENDOR SPACE STILL AVAILABLE

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. Cost for non-members is $475.

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.

Learn, Grow, Empower

The premier networking group for emerging and established young professionals, the Pleasanton Young Professionals is a committee of the Pleasanton Chamber that strives to help other young professionals to learn, empower, and grow from their mastermind lunches, volunteering and fundraising opportunities, and monthly networking mixers.

The next event for the PYPs will be the May monthly mixer at The Neighborhood Sportsbar, 234 B Main Street, Pleasanton

Professional Development Meeting

Social Media Marketing

with Jennifer Warren

Open to all ages.

• Elevate your online presence with cutting edge strategies
• Hands-on experience to help you navigate popular social media platforms effectively
• Network with fellow business professionals and entrepreneurs
• Complimentary wine tasting after the seminar

May 15, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Total Wine & More meeting room

4225 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton

Pleasanton PTA Shops Ptown

Stanford Blood Center - Donate in April Campaign

BUSC Brew Cup Tournament

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

Chamber's 2024 Business Guide and Membership Directory

Overtime Exemptions & Independent Contractors Seminar

Plan Wisely: Trust Seminar for Homeowners

Free informative lunch event on May 8th with expert Insights on Trusts, Healthcare Directives, and Finances for those 60+

May 8, 2024

11:00am - 2:00pm

Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce

777 Peters Ave., Pleasanton

Please join us for FREE event that promises to be both engaging and empowering, focusing on comprehensive estate planning, conservative money management, and the strategic placement of your property in a trust as well as healthcare directive choices and much more!

The event will conclude with a free lunch and Q&A time, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with the presenters and address any specific questions or concerns. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for a complimentary consultation with each of the experts. Receive a free consultation with a Trust Attorney with your RSVP.

RSVP: Katherine Couture email or call/text (925) 525-3380.

P.F. Chang's offers Express Lunch

Lunch served in 20 minutes or it's free! Dine-in only.

Located at Stoneridge Mall, P.F. Chang's serves a variety of Asian-inspired dishes and Chinese food, including hand-rolled sushi and traditional Chinese dim sum. Many gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available on our restaurant menu. Our drink menu includes seasonal cocktails, classic favorites and a very special house beer on draft. Make a reservation to dine in for lunch or dinner at P.F. Chang's Pleasanton, or order online for delivery and takeout from our Pleasanton location at pfchangs.com.

Click image to download or print Free Lettuce Wrap offer.

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.

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/

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. 

Bike to Wherever Days

Gather your employees and form a group to bike to the office, school, or wherever you need to go on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

The cities of Dublin and Pleasanton along with Hacienda and Veeva Systems are hosting energizer stations from 7 - 9 a.m. at the Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations to welcome and celebrate cyclists by providing snacks and this year's limited edition bike bags and t-shirts (while supplies last).

Bike safety workshops are available in Dublin and Pleasanton.

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.

Member Benefits:

• Cultivates fresh perspectives
• Exposure to subject matter
• Fosters and strengthens relationships
• Professional and personal growth

Program Structure:

• The program will consist of six all-day in-person workshops spread across twelve months.
• Each in-person workshop will include a Subject Matter Expert Speaker followed by detailed experiential learning exercises conducted through a Cohort model. This will be followed by executive critical thinking exercises.
• For non in-person months, learning will consist of access (live and recorded) to world class speakers presenting on currently relevant subjects. Examples from the last year include NYT best selling authors Marcus Buckingham (Love and Work) and Adam Grant (Hidden Potential) along with Randi Zuckerberg speaking at our Women in Leadership program.
• The program will also make use of the extensive resources available through Vistage's on-line tools and networks, including the exclusive Wall Street Journal/Vistage CEO quarterly survey.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:

Hurry, the first session is June 11, 2024

To register, contact Steve Lanza

Program Details

Are you looking for a space for your business?

Are you looking for a space for your business?

The building that the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is located has two upstairs offices available to lease at 480 St. John Street. Unit #220 is 803 sq.ft., and unit #240 is 717 sq.ft. They can be leased separately or as one combined space.

For more information or to see the space, please call Ed Allen at 925.519.9050.

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.

Chamber in search of December Mixer Host

We are actively looking for a host for our

December 12, 2024, networking mixer.

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.

Please reach out to Kate via email or call 925-846-5858 ext. 201 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

There's still time to advertise

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?