The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the fourth edition of an online vendor tradeshow promoting a select group of Chamber members. A Virtual Tradeshow: Celebrating Our Chamber Ambassadors, By the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is an opportunity for these members to showcase their business in a visually appealing, user-friendly online setting. The Virtual Tradeshow will run for two weeks on the Chamber’s website from Monday, March 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, April 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Every participant in this virtual tradeshow is a member of the Ambassador committee. The Ambassadors are a group of chamber members that are instrumental in furthering the Pleasanton Chamber’s reputation as one of the most engaging and successful Chambers in the Bay Area.

Thank you to everyone that joined us for Mayor Karla Brown's first State of the City address. We are happy to let you know that a recording of the event is now available for you to watch. We had a wonderful sponsorship response, and we can’t thank them enough for their support of this year’s virtual State of the City program. Each of our sponsors has put together a video.

iniBurger, a Bay Area-based gourmet burger concept known for its creative take on classic American eats, is debuting their brand NEW Nashville Hot Chicken and Ice Cream Sandwich in honor of National Hot Chicken Day on March 30th!

To celebrate, guests can enjoy buy one, get one FREE on this insane creation for ONE DAY ONLY at both the Fremont and Pleasanton locations. This out-of-the-box sando consists of a juicy fried chicken patty, house special Boom Sauce, cayenne sauce, pickles, coleslaw and is topped off with an unexpected bonus – a massive scoop of vanilla ice cream!

With the recent passing of the American Rescue Plan Act, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has seen significant change. Namely, the ability to claim PPP and ERC, expanded eligibility and an extension throughout 2021. What does this mean for you? The potential to leverage both programs to fund your business. However, it's critical to understand the interplay between both programs to maximize PPP forgiveness and ERC.

To learn more, join Sensiba San Filippo for their upcoming webinar as presenters cover:

We celebrate Women's History Month to reflect on the accomplishments of women in our culture and society. From science to politics, sports to the arts, so many trailblazing women have lead the way for change that continues to make a difference in every woman's life. 

Join the Alameda County Workforce Development Board in this webinar to learn about California employment laws which specifically impact women in the workplace, including:

Take a look at our print newsletter that is inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly, and reaches 14,000 in the community. In case you missed it earlier this month, you can read the newsletter here.

Once our newsletter is published and circulated, we keep the electronic version here on our website. We also increase exposure for our featured members with these individual member spotlights, which are shared on our social media channels.

For more information about how you can be included in a future Business Connection newsletter, email Susie.

Join the Pleasanton Chamber for the monthly Virtual Mixer as we check in with special guests, network one-on-one in breakout rooms, and meet new members from the comfort of your own space.

Join the Pleasanton Chamber for a virtual speed networking event. Make more business connections in less time from the comfort of your own space. You will be sent to small breakout rooms to meet one-on-one and connect with others, exchange information, and promote your business easily and effectively. 

Register for this free event and you will receive the zoom link prior to the event. Your punctuality is appreciated.

The Pleasanton Chamber is pleased to introduce our 2021 marketing opportunities.