Upcoming Chamber Events • Recap of Last Week's Events • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies • Business Connection newsletter • Upcoming Member and Community Events • Member Benefits • New Members • Member News

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the State of the City Pleasanton 2023, featuring Mayor Karla Brown. Everyone in the community is invited to hear Mayor Brown's annual address on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Palm Event Center.

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is the premier sponsor of the event, while The Clorox Company, Mirador Capital Partners and 10x Genomics are elite sponsors.

Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), Amos Productions, Bay East Association of REALTORS, CEMEX, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, Hoge Fenton, John Muir Health, Fremont Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Nina Pomeroy Photography, PMA Services, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard, Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church, Safeway, Sensiba San Filippo, UNCLE Credit Union and Vinay Kruttiventi Foundation have also partnered as sponsors. A limited number of sponsorships are still available. Take a look at the sponsorship opportunities here and email Susie with any questions.

Tickets to attend the luncheon are available online here, $75 per person and all attendees must register by 12 noon on Tuesday, March 14. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. with networking and visiting sponsor tables followed by the lunch and program at 11:45 a.m. A sellout crowd is expected as attendees will hear directly from the Mayor, while enjoying lunch and conversation at the beautiful Palm Event Center, a luxurious winery estate. Read press release here.

The Pleasanton Young Professionals host a monthly mixer on the first Thursday of each month as well as a mastermind lunch on the third Wednesday of the odd-numbered months. We hope to see some familiar faces, and new faces, at our upcoming events.

Come join us for lunch on Wednesday, March 15 for our next Roundtable Mastermind on Building a Power Team for Quality Referrals at Porky's Pizza Palace. Lunch included, don't forget to bring your business cards. RSVP online here or pay at the door. $10 for Pleasanton Chamber Members, $20 for guests.

Special thank you to Greg Clune, Bill Danko and the entire team at American Legion Post 237 for hosting a fantastic joint mixer for the Pleasanton and Dublin Chambers last week.

As a patriotic Veterans organization dedicated to serving our fellow Veterans and Service members, American Legion Post 237 participates in programs that promote duty and honor through patriotism in our communities and seeks to inspire others in the spirit of volunteerism. Find out ways you can partner with us and reach out to the military community. Visit American Legion Post 237 online and on Facebook.

Special thank you to FJK Imaging/A/L Post 237 for the photos.

On the second Wednesday of the odd-numbered months, the Pleasanton Chamber brings stakeholders together to focus community resources, time and talent to achieve greater understanding of issues, obstacles and opportunities related to Pleasanton 2025: A Community Vision.

For the March 2023 forum, our guest speakers were Jeff Nibert, Pleasanton City Councilmember and Adam Taplinger of Experian. Jeff talked about his vision and priorities as a councilmember for Pleasanton. Adam gave a presentation on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

In case you missed it last week, our March Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meeting is available to watch on our YouTube channel here.

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 Chamber and our ambassadors at the following ribbon cutting ceremonies.

Take a look at our bi-monthly publication that is inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly, and reaches 10,000 residences and businesses, with a readership of 25,000. Our print newsletter officially came out out on Friday, and you can see it here on our website.

This issue includes a feature on our new Circle of Influence member ProSomnus, business spotlights on members, recent ribbon cuttings, membership anniversaries and community news and events.

March is here and Crown Trophy is teaming up with Porky's Pizza Palace for the 3rd annual Madness at the Palace bracket contest. Winner will receive a personalized insulated growler filled with the beer, a $100 gift card to Porky's Pizza Palace, and their name on the perpetual trophy. Click here to print your bracket. 

Participants can fill out their bracket and email it to crownpleasanton@gmail.com or porkys@porkyspizzapalace.com, or drop it off to Crown Trophy or Porky's. Entries must be received by the end of the day Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Good luck!

As a member of the Pleasanton Chamber, you have several different opportunities to increase your visibility in the community.

You can take advantage of these member benefits through our website - learn more here. Email Dawn or Susie with any questions.

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 online directory. Give consumers the knowledge of what your business is known for. Take a look at our 2023 Marketing Opportunities.

Email Susie if you're interested in learning more.

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

Our next 411 on Member Benefits is set for Monday, April 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber. 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.