James Cooper
President/CEO
Pleasanton
Chamber of Commerce
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Summer Doldrums, or The Calm Before the Storm | |
The summer of 2024 has peaked and is now sliding toward the fall. Though our days are still warm, they grow shorter each day as children soak up their last lazy moments until school begins, hearkening the return of a routine familiar to all. Families and couples finish their vacations, freshened by their journeys yet yearning to sleep in their own bed. And through it all lies our city, restful from its peaceful summer slumber and ready for the activities yet to come.
Summer is a time for peaceful reflection, for reminiscing about life’s experiences and for consideration of what lies ahead. It is a time for swimming, for sailing, and for quick naps in a hammock. It is a time to charge one’s batteries in preparation for the challenges that stand waiting on the horizon, the calm before the storm that will happen in November.
2024 is an election year. Not just any election year, mind you, but a presidential election year. And not just any presidential election year, either. The summer of 2024, that normally peaceful, sleepy time, was overtaken by an incredible series of events that were unprecedented in modern American history. We all witnessed these events as they happened in real time. The race to become the next President of the United States will be like no other.
Having said that, there are other elections that will have a more direct impact on Pleasanton, other choices the community will face this fall. The race for Mayor and both City Council positions on the ballot will be contested, as will our local representative for the BART Board and two of our school district Board members. We will also have a new State Senator thanks to redistricting. And Pleasanton voters will be asked to vote on a sales tax increase of one-half cent.
So much to consider. And yet, those decisions lie a few months down the road. In the meantime, summer continues winding its sleepy way toward Labor Day, the point in time where the energy level shifts gear. Until then, enjoy every last day of summer. You deserve it.
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David Wong
Board Chair
Pleasanton Young Professionals
Email David
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The Pleasanton Young Professionals Continue to Make a Difference in Our Community
Non-profits have always been the cornerstone of their communities, and we are trying our best to help them any way we can. On August 17th, some of our board members will be at the Pleasanton Farmers Market volunteering for Big Bay Ray, a non-profit that supports horse and donkey rescue and rehabilitation. These services will provide food, veterinary services, shelter, and companionship to the many neglected horses. We will help bring awareness and educate others about their mission, as well as selling merchandise that will help support their cause. Come by our booth and say hi if you see us!
We are also closing our donations for school supplies soon for the Assistance League of Amador Valley, a non-profit that serves the needs of children, teens, and seniors in the Tri-Valley. They work closely with the Alameda County Social Services Agency to supply foster students who are ready for college, backpacks and essential school supplies, as well as reading books for children to read during their visits with their biological parents. Please come by and donate for this great cause!
In the fall, we will also be volunteering with them for their Operation School Bell program, their largest philanthropic program to go shopping with school age children at the local Kohl’s for school shopping. If you’re interested in getting involved with us, please contact us soon at pleasantonyoungprofessionals@gmail.com for more details. Background checks are required.
In other news, we recently concluded a Joint Mixer in collaboration with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at the Dublin Technology Center Workspaces. These collaborative events have always been the types of events we look forward to the most because of the reciprocity to connect with other groups within their network, reach out further from Pleasanton and create awareness, and connect with new people who probably didn’t know of our existence.
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PYP School Supplies Drive
August 12 - September 4
We are accepting donations of:
- School Supplies
- Backpacks
- Books
Drop off donations at the Pleasanton Chamber office, 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton. Hours: 10am - 4pm, Monday through Thursday.
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Joint Mixer with the young professionals at the
Dublin Chamber of Commerce at Dublin Technology Center Workspaces.
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Plan Your Path to Prosperity in 2025 | |
Omar Nawaz, founder of ilimcraft, LLC
Omar is a visionary growth leader with a remarkable track record of scaling businesses 10x, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in strategy and building high-performing teams has twice driven businesses from inception to $100+ million in revenue.
Contact Omar
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Why Strategy is Important: Start Planning for Success in 2025 Now
As we approach the end of summer, many of us are winding down vacations, getting kids ready for school, and settling back into routine. But for business owners, especially those running small to medium-sized businesses now is the perfect time to start thinking about 2025 Strategy. From boosting your bottom line to weathering economic storms, a well-thought-out plan can be the difference between thriving and just surviving.
"Why do I need to think so far ahead?" The answer lies in the power of strategy. Let's dive into why strategy is crucial, what it really means, and why starting now is key to achieving success in 2025.
In this article:
- What is Strategy?
- Why Strategy is important
- Why start planning your 2025 strategy
- Call-to-actions for business owners and executives
By starting to plan now for 2025, you're not just setting yourself up for a good year; you're laying the foundation for long-term success.
Read entire article here
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Zone 7 Announces New Board Leadership | |
Zone 7 Water Agency Announces Dennis Gambs to Serve as President
The Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors unanimously elected Vice-President Dennis Gambs to serve as president during its annual board reorganization at the regular board meeting in July. As president, Gambs will oversee the appointment of committees and have the primary responsibility for interpreting the policies, programs, and needs of the Agency to the public.
Read Press Release here
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Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit | |
Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit Luncheon
A TASTE OF ITALY
Presented by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
BLACKHAWK MUSEUM
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville
Thursday, August 22, 2024
10:30am - VIP Reception / VIP Tours
11:30am - General Reception
12:00pm - Program & Mayors Panel Discussion
1:30pm - Luncheon Concludes
$85 per person for 3-course Lunch
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Employer Registration Open for Job Fair | |
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Calling All Employers - Register TODAY
We invite you to participate in our 4th Annual Fall Job Fair
October 3, 2024
4pm-7pm
5860 Owens Drive, 3rd Floor - Pleasanton
This event is hosted by:
Tri-Valley Career Center (TVCC)
Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance (TVCCA):
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon & Danville
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD) &
Tri-Valley Career Center (TVCC)
In Fall of 2023, there were over 400 Job Seekers registered. We expect the same or more this year!
Our Early Registration is open NOW!
We hope to see you in October!.
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$50 discount offered on both standard and premium tables if you register before August 29th. | |
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley: Chamber Education Series | |
Advance Health Care Planning: The use of Advance Health Care Directives and other Legal Health Care Documents
Presented by Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.
Hosted by Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce
in Collaboration with Tri-Valley Chamber Alliance.
Date and Time
Thursday, August 15, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location
Via Zoom
Registration required to receive Zoom link.
Take Away:
- Why creating a legal document for your health care wishes is important
- Advance Directive for Health Care
- Physicians Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
No charge - Open to the Public
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Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Organizational Updates
Presented by Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.
Hosted by San Ramon Chamber of Commerce
in Collaboration with Tri-Valley Chamber Alliance.
Date and Time
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Via Zoom
Registration required to receive Zoom link.
Presentation will cover expansion in clinical infrastructure and physical real estate.
No charge - Open to the Public
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Assembly Bill No. 2188 - What Employers Need to Know
Presented by Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.
Hosted by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
in Collaboration with Tri-Valley Chamber Alliance.
Date and Time
Thursday, August 29, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Via Zoom
Registration required to receive Zoom link.
Presentation will cover expansion in clinical infrastructure and physical real estate.
No charge - Open to the Public
Presenter: Dr. Wesley Chan, MD, MPG, Medical Director of Occupational Health Services at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.
Presentation will cover information regarding Assembly Bill 2188 including what employers need to know, exemptions, testing methods, and what it means for reasonable suspicion drug testing.
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Recent CalChamber Top Stories | |
Local Chambers Rally for PAGA Reform
By Nick Ortiz
CalChamber Small Business Policy Center
In a remarkable display of unified action, local chambers of commerce across California are taking a stand, meeting with state legislators to advocate for reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Enacted in 2004, PAGA was designed to empower workers to address labor disputes effectively. However, after nearly two decades, the cracks in its framework have become glaringly evident.
Read Article Here
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PAGA Reform Explained: Key Takeaways for Employers
By CalChamber
In Episode 200 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman explain the recent reforms made to the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and provide compliance best practices.
Read Article Here
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Governor Newsom Signs PAGA Reform Bills
By CalChamber
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law the two Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform measures, both supported by the California Chamber of Commerce - AB 2288(Kalra; D-San Jose) and SB 92 (Umberg; D-Santa Ana).
Read Article Here
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HUB - Accident Investigation Guide | |
HUB International Insurance Services Inc.: Are You Prepared if There is a Job Accident?
On the job accidents and near misses are a learning opportunity. If you can discover why an injury occurred, you can take appropriate action to make sure it doesn't happen again. This requires a detailed accident investigation.
The linked investigation guide can help you train your managers and supervisors on how to investigate an accident to determine the root cause of the injury.
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Welcome to the Chamber's New Members | |
Studies show consumers prefer to do business with chamber members by a margin of 2-to-1 over non-members. We recommend that you look to chamber members for your business and consumer needs. You can access our online member directory here. Congratulations to the following new members that have recently joined the chamber.
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3WiGlobal
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Choice Financial, Inc.
Clear Path Coaching
Coaching with Tania
Cold Stone Creamery
Danville Brewing Company
Gar-Cal Corporation
Ground Rules Academy
ilimcraft, LLC
Lisa Books-Williams (ChefLisaVeg)
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Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge No. 2117
M5 Services
Mr. Handyman, serving Livermore-Pleasanton
Pak Mail of Pleasanton
PathnSitu Biotechnologies
The Olive Market
The UPS Store #1561
TJ's Boutique
Tri-Valley Accounting Systems
Vigilant Inspection, LLC
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies | |
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.
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the following businesses on their recent ribbon cutting ceremonies.
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Boisset Collection - Shelley Goldblum, WinePro | |
We celebrated Shelley Goldblum's tenth anniversary as Ambassador and WinePro with Boisset Collection. Boisset Collection is an extension of the Boisset Tasting Rooms brought to your office or home showcasing exclusive award-winning wines from Buena Vista Winery, Raymond Vineyards, DeLoach Vineyards, Wattle Creek, and JCB Collection. Shelley has achieved the WSET Level 1 certification. Contact Shelley at (925) 219-6875 or email. | |
Dublin Technology Center Workspaces | |
Dublin Technology Center Workspaces hosted a rebranding ribbon cutting ceremony with the Dublin and San Ramon chambers of commerce. Discover a modern workspace tailored to meet the needs of businesses of any scale, including enterprise companies, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and freelancers. They are equipped with the latest technology and video conferencing capabilities with the fully furnished office spaces featuring high-speed internet, printing and scanning services, and an onsite cafe & lounge for your convenience. Contact Jon Garcia, General Manager at (925) 548-9290 or by email. | |
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