A Bright Future for the Pleasanton Chamber in 2025!

On January 30, I had the distinct honor of being sworn in as the 2025 Chamber Board Chair by Pleasanton’s new Mayor, Jack Balch. It was a proud and memorable moment, and I’m excited for the year ahead!

The role of Board Chair rotates annually, and like all Board positions, it’s an unpaid but deeply rewarding opportunity to serve our community. Our Board members dedicate anywhere from one to three years to making a meaningful impact, united by a shared passion for the role businesses play in strengthening Pleasanton and beyond. A special thank you to our six-member Executive Committee, which takes on key responsibilities like human resources. You can meet our incredible team at Pleasanton.org.

A Strong and Capable Chamber Team

Late last year, the Executive Committee made a strategic decision to operate without a CEO in 2025. Instead, we are moving forward with a powerhouse team of four dedicated professionals who keep the Chamber running seamlessly:

• Yianna Theodorou, Chief Operating Officer – With 13 years at the Chamber, Yianna has been a key leader, previously serving as Business Operations Manager.
• Jamie Renton, Membership Director – A longtime Pleasanton resident and active Chamber Ambassador, Jamie brings enthusiasm and a deep commitment to member engagement.
• Kate D’Or, Events & Communications – With 18 years at the Chamber in various roles, Kate’s experience is invaluable in orchestrating successful events and communications.
• Jeanette Schaub, Administrative Assistant – Since joining last year, Jeanette has revitalized our social media presence, keeping us connected with the community in fresh and engaging ways. Her involvement began in 2019 as a Chamber member and ambassador before officially joining the staff.

Beyond their individual roles, this exceptional team works together to support monthly mixers, ribbon cuttings, and special events that bring our business community together.

A Bold, Impactful Mission

Recognizing the need for a refreshed, more powerful mission statement, a dedicated group of directors—led by Shareef Mahdavi—crafted a new guiding principle for the Chamber:

We are the community that helps businesses start, grow, and thrive.

This statement encapsulates our purpose and drives everything we do. As we move into 2025, our priorities are clear: grow and retain membership, host successful events, and maintain a strong financial foundation. Thanks to our newly formed Finance Committee—comprising Bob Rossi (Treasurer), Jacqueline Brown (Vice Chair, Governance), and our COO—we’ve developed a sustainable budget that ensures a thriving future for the Chamber.

Strengthening Our Relationship with the City

Another key focus in 2025 is fostering a stronger relationship with the City of Pleasanton. While challenges have arisen in recent years, I’m optimistic about our path forward. The City’s formation of a budget review committee—aiming to achieve a balanced budget by June 30, 2025—is a promising step. Through collaboration, we can align business and community interests to create lasting benefits for all.

Join Us – Everyone is Welcome!

I truly believe 2025 will be a year of growth, collaboration, and prosperity for the Pleasanton Chamber and our community. If you’re not yet a member—whether you own a business or not—I encourage you to join! Many of our members aren’t business owners (including myself), but we all recognize the vital role businesses play in Pleasanton’s success.

Let’s make 2025 a year of connection, innovation, and progress. I look forward to working together to build a stronger Pleasanton!

February Networking Mixer Co-hosts:

Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton and FFB Bank

The February Networking Mixer is hosted by

Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton and FFB Bank

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton

4075 Grafton Street

Dublin

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership and are free for members to attend.

Prospective members are allowed to attend one mixer to evaluate the benefits of membership. Any questions, contact Jamie Renton, Membership Director.

Chamber members are welcome to promote their business by bringing a raffle prize. You will have the opportunity to draw the winner!

Please register in advance by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code to the left.

Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton

Different by Design

Live music and Retro Revival Happy Hour at WXYZ Bar, Thursdays - Sundays, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Craft cocktails, local beers, wines, and delicious food. We offer a wide array of modern amenities and technology, meant to make each stay unique. Enjoy the pool table, bocce court, and fire pit in our backyard. With 1,100 square feet of space to host various events, technology and taste collide at Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton.

Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton

FFB Bank

We safeguard, invest, and move capital

When FFB opened its doors in Fresno in 2005, we set out to do what many banks promise, but few banks actually try: to treat every customer as unique. That very mission holds true to this day. In an industry chock-full of false promises, we back you up with a full range of customizable banking services that foster the type of growth that meets your individual needs and goals.

FFB Bank

411 on Member Benefits

Learn what it means to be a part of the Chamber, about the opportunities available to you and your business, and how to take advantage of the benefits of Chamber membership.

Before the Networking Mixer

February 12th

4:00 p.m.

Chamber Office

777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton

This meeting is open to prospective, new, and long-time Chamber members.

PYP February Mixer

We hope to see some new and familiar faces at our next mixer.

Thursday, February 6

5:00 to 7:00

Sunshine Saloon

1807 Santa Rita Road, Suite K

Pleasanton

Free admission for Chamber members. Guests - $10

Please register in advance to help us get an accurate headcount.

State of the City 2025

The Pleasanton Chamber is pleased to announce the State of the City Pleasanton 2025, featuring Mayor Jack Balch. Everyone in the community is invited to hear Mayor Balch's annual address on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. at the beautiful Palm Event Center in the Vineyard.

We had nearly 300 people at last year's event and expect this year's event to sell out!

Sponsorships are available:

Premier Sponsorship $5,000 (3 available)

• Invitation to attend VIP reception prior to the event with the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, executive City staff as well as sponsors and Chamber Circle of Influence members
• Option of a 2-minute promotional video or 2-minutes of mic time during the event
• Sponsor vendor table before and after the event
• Preferred, reserved table of 10
• Optimal company exposure throughout the event as well as following the event online, including email and social media promotions
• Company logo in all marketing materials and event correspondence (electronic distribution of 1,100)
• Company name and logo in the Business Connection newsletter (reach of 10,000 residences and businesses and a readership of 25,000)

Elite Sponsor $3,000 (5 available)

• 1-minute promotional video during the event
• Sponsor vendor table before and after the event
• Preferred, reserved table of 8
• Optimal company exposure throughout the event as well as following event online, including email and social media promotions
• Company logo in all marketing materials and event correspondence (electronic distribution of 1,100)
• Company name and logo in the Business Connection newsletter (reach of 10,000 residences and businesses and a readership of 25,000)

Table Sponsor $1,750

• Reserved table of 8 at the event with company logo displayed at your table
• Company recognition and logo on a sponsor slide during the event
• Company logo in all marketing materials and event correspondence (electronic distribution of 1.100 and over 5,000 social media followers)

News From Fellow Chamber Members

Follow the link to read the full article

Assistance League of Amador Valley: Join us for an evening of feasting on crab, dancing, auctions and much more at the 4th annual Crab Feed 2/28/25.

Assistance League of Amador Valley: Scholarships available for graduating high school seniors and Las Positas College students.

KARUNA Yoga with Compassion: KARUNA Yoga is thrilled to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of its new yoga studio

Pleasanton Postal: Grand Opening Specials - Discounts on shipping, mail box rental, color copies, and retail packaging materials

Spectrum Community Services: Food Insecurity - The Effects on Senior Health

Adobe: Success Starts at Home with These Business Strategies.

Vic's All Star Kitchen: Indulge in an All-You-Can-Eat & Drink Champagne Sunday Brunch Every Third Sunday of the Month!

Hot Deals

Special discounts and offers from Chamber members. Follow the link to view the entire deal.

Stanford Blood Center: Donate with Stanford Blood Center in February and enter to win Shakira or Coldplay concert tickets!

Boisset Collection-Shelley Goldblum Wine Pro: Valentine Wine/Jewelry/Fragrance Special!

Boisset Collection-Shelley Goldblum Wine Pro: Boisset's Mid-Winter Shipping Blitz is here! Spend $99+ and get FREE Ground Shipping.

Ortiz Plumbing: Become a VIP Member of Ortiz Plumbing & Drain Cleaning. You get over $2,000 in services for only $295/year.

Alameda County Fair: Save BIG on Fair tickets during the Advance Savings Sale. Reduced prices through June 12, 2025.

Chamber Member Job Postings

Follow the link to view job specifications.

Altamont Corridor Express (ACE):

Connecting Services Manager

You are Invited

Ribbon cuttings increase the visibility of a grand opening, new location, groundbreaking 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 Jamie Renton.

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

Advertising Options Available to Chamber Members

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. Share with consumers what makes your business stand out. Explore our 2025 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 website pleasanton.org averages more than 45,000 views per month, including an average of 12,000 views per month to our Business Directory page, and an average of 13,000 views per month on our Events Calendar page.
• Our E-Business Connection newsletter reaches over 1,100 direct email subscribers, complemented by an audience of more than 5,000 followers across social media platforms.

Email Kate if you are interested in learning more.

2024/2025 Pleasanton Business and Community Guide

The Business and Community Guide showcases the key features and amenities that make Pleasanton a desirable place in which to live, work, stay, and play. It provides a directory of Chamber member businesses and organizations, organized by category and alphabetically, along with contact details for essential local agencies like the City of Pleasanton and the police department.

We encourage you to use this guide as you traverse the community and enjoy its many wonderful qualities.

You can access the guide in two ways: 1. Visit the Chamber office to pick up a printed copy, or 2. View it online on the Chamber’s website. Be sure to bookmark it for quick and easy access!