The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce August Networking Mixer is hosted by Neighborhood Sports Bar and is set for Wednesday, August 9 at 5:00 p.m. Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership, and are free for chamber members to attend. View PDF of event flyer here.

Best sports bar in Downtown Pleasanton

Craft Cocktails - Craft Beer - Sports - Live Music - Comedy - Supports local sports and artists - Outdoor Patio - Fire Pit - Kid Friendly - Pet Friendly

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The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of its annual Golf Outing to Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton on Friday, September 29, 2023. Big O Tires of Pleasanton, 1st United Credit Union, Insperity HR Solutions, Jersey Mike's Subs and SafeAmerica Credit Union are all sponsors of the event this year.

Whether you golf or not, this is a great opportunity to get you and your business engaged and more exposure and have a good time in the process. Opportunities to interact with the golfers and promote your brand throughout the day are available through a theme hole sponsorship. Golfers will enjoy 18 holes of scramble golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. The event is open to the public and sign-ups are coming in daily.

Sponsorships start as low as $200. Foursome of golf for $900. View event flyer for all options.

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 your ribbon cutting celebrations last week.

Learn how to transform your financial data into actionable insights by leveraging the full potential of Sage Intacct Dashboards in our insightful webinar. In today's business landscape, understanding real-time information is crucial for making informed decisions. Sage Intacct Dashboards offer a powerful toolset for visualizing your financial data, spotting trends, and identifying opportunities with ease.

During this webinar, our Sage Intacct professionals will demonstrate how to build a dashboard from scratch and guide you through the essential features and functionalities. We'll also show you how to adapt the information for different types of users, such as CFOs and business managers.

Additionally, we're giving away a pair of AirPods Pro to one lucky winner! The random drawing will take place once the webinar has concluded. Please note that you must attend the webinar to enter into the raffle.

Tis time for Shakespeare in the Vineyard and another Much Ado About Pizza pop-up. Much Ado About Pizza will be at Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore every Sunday through 8/6 serving their sourdough Sicilian slices from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Much Ado About Pizza is raising money for the Slice Out Hunger Summer Slice-a-Thon initiative. A portion of the proceeds collected will go to support the fight against food insecurity nationwide.

When: July 30 and August 6. Learn more about Much Ado About Pizza here.

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.

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, August 7, 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.

Join Kathleen O'Leary for any of these upcoming Medicare Meetings taking place at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce.

Kathleen has years of experience helping clients select their Medicare coverage. Join for refreshments and an educational seminar. To RSVP, call Kathleen at (510) 304-9120 or scan the QR code.

Presented By:

Kathleen O'Leary, Licensed Insurance Agent

(510) 304-9120

License#: 0G52388

Join the Tri-Valley and San Joaquin Chambers of Commerce for a Multi-Chamber Outdoor Business Expo & Mixer. Located in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine region at Garré Vineyard & Winery. Interested in attracting more corporate business to your company? Are you in the market to purchase services or supplies from local businesses? Attend the Business Expo & Mixer to check-out a range of local vendors that can meet your company's needs. Savor an incredible evening with food and beverage provided by local businesses. 

This is networking at its best - with entertainment, food and beverages. Spend your evening with us! View event page and register here

You're Invited to the Pleasanton Community of Character Summer BBQ, a fundraiser to provide scholarships for students of the Pleasanton Unified School District who demonstrate exceptional character traits. Meal to include smoked Fred's steak, salad, fresh corn, homemade baked beans, and dessert. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water included.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of the Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative, as such we also help with their fundraising efforts to provide scholarships for students of the Pleasanton Unified School District. We invite you to participate in the BBQ Fundraiser and also to donate gift certificates or items which can be used in the silent auction which will be part of the event.

View Donation Letter - Email with questions

Everyone in the community is invited to join the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley for a virtual educational presentation in partnership with the Tri-Valley Chamber Alliance.

Guest speaker: Winter Brown, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.

Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Please join us on Thursday, August 31 for the 2023 Tri-Valley Mayors' Summit as Mayors from Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon discuss current issues. Moderated by former Assembly Member and current California Fair Political Practices Commissioner Catharine Baker, this is sure to be an engaging discussion of local and regional affairs.

In case you missed it, the July Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meeting recording is available here. This meeting featured State Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan providing a district update and talking about the social and economic challenges facing our community in regards to water, and Andres Ripa, General Manager of the Stoneridge Mall giving us an update on all that is happening in and around the mall.

On the second Wednesday of the odd-numbered months at 12:00 p.m., the 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.

The next Pleasanton 2025 Forum Meeting is happening on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. and

Meetings are held in a hybrid format and open to everyone in the community, in-person at the chamber at 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton or virtually via Zoom. Register in advance for the Zoom link here.

The Chamber's Business Connection newsletter is a bi-monthly publication inserted into the Pleasanton Weekly on the first Friday of the odd-numbered months. It features business spotlights on members, a column by the board chair, membership anniversaries, ribbon cuttings and more.

The July Business Connection newsletter can be found on our website here and also viewed as a PDF here.

View all the business spotlights that were in the newsletter here and take a look at all of the ribbon cuttings here.

Hosted by Tri-Valley Career Center (TVCC) & Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance (TVCCA)

This is the largest, most well-attended Job Fair we host annually. In the past, we've had over 300 job seekers register and over 200 participate. We can accommodate up to 65 vendors total and be providing both premium tables and standard tables for reservation. This job fair will sell out and has sold out almost every year. Don't miss your chance to find your next great employee.

TVCC, a service of CLPCCD, in collaboration with TVCCA (5 Chambers of Commerce in the region) will market and promote this event, reaching thousands of potential candidates. We hope you'll join us and look forward to hosting your company and representatives in the Fall. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions to Amy Miller at amiller@clpccd.org.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to present the 2023 Spring SBA National Resource Guide. This guide was created to provide you with valuable tools and connect you with resources that will empower you, as the voice for 33 million small businesses and innovative startups, who are building upon a dream.

Within this guide, you’ll learn how the SBA can help you:

• Obtain working capital and other funding for your business.

• Find training resources that fit your unique needs.

• Pursue seed funding to develop and commercialize your innovation.

• Grow your business through trade.

• Increase revenue and sales by selling to the world’s largest buyer of goods and services, The Federal Government.

Leadership Pleasanton was created by the Pleasanton Chamber in 1988 and has produced more than 800 graduates in its 30-plus years. In the Fall of each year, 30 individuals from local businesses, professional, government and service organizations as well as residents begin participating in monthly, day-long sessions, culminating in a graduation in May. Participants have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with current leaders in the community to learn what makes Pleasanton work.

We invite you to view the sponsorship opportunities for the Leadership Pleasanton program here.

The Leadership Pleasanton class of 2024 is at capacity, but you can add your name to the waiting list by emailing Yianna.

July 28 Concerts in the Park

August 4-6 First Weekends on Main

August 11, 18, 25 Concerts in the Park

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.