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w w w. p l e a s a n t o n . o r g Celebrating 60 Years 1946-2006 May 2007 Connection (925) 846-5858 Business Partnering to Open Doors for Business! "It's a dynamic range of folks," says Nostrand. "It's what I hoped for. I absolutely love it." IN THIS ISSUE Small Business Advocate of the Year Award: 2 Chamber Calendar From the President’s Desk: Partnering to Open Doors for Business! Pleasanton Small Business Advocate Finds His Outreach Efforts Pay Off For Eric "Otis" Nostrand, business is never dull in California, and the opportunities to enhance his business and his community through advocacy are as plentiful as the ales at his brew house. I decided to use my space this month to share an article with you about a member of our Chamber that acknowledges his contribution to our Chamber and our community. Thanks for all you do, Otis. John Sensiba, Ireland San Filippo, LLP, 2007 Chairman of the Board 3 4 5 6 7 Chamber Sponsors Aptitude Staffing Solutions Chamber Events Tradeshow Mixer State of the City Address June Luncheon Annual Chamber Golf Outing Community Vision Not only is his avocation enjoyable; it also allows Nostrand to learn about the issues truly pressing in on businesses in his community. Chamber News Leadership Pleasanton New Members Renewing Members Membership News 8 Pamela Ott Ribbon Cuttings Over the 13 years that he has been in business, Nostrand has seen his pubs grow to become very popular places with diverse clientele where it's not unusual to see a mix of families grabbing a bite to eat, entrepreneurs conducting business and friends having a beer and some good conversation all at once. Nostrand, a recipient of the California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, is the owner of The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill in Pleasanton and San Ramon. "I get to hear from businesses large and small," he says. "I hear all the time, 'California is a great place, but they're making it tough on us!'" To run a business in California, "you have to be ready for anything," Nostrand says. "In the Tri-Valley, it's been a great couple of years. We've been thriving in terms of recovery." That thriving economy has brought challenges, however, that demand both personal and community involvement. When Nostrand saw the need for advocacy, he got involved with the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. He first got involved with the Pleasanton Chamber as a small business person trying to keep his head above water. "I appreciated that the chamber was standing up for people like me." That advocacy on his and others' behalf was the real value of joining, he insists. continued on page 3 Eric "Otis" Nostrand BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS: World School of Massage UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Castlewood Country Club 707 Country Club Circle, Pleasanton Bus Tour ~ 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Luncheon & Guest Speakers 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 Real Estate Showcase World School specializes in holistic health, based on the principle that each individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects are interconnected to support the health of the whole person. The school, with 56 courses, offers a wide range of classes for beginning and advanced professional massage therapists and holistic health practitioners as well as massage and spa services to the public. Their focus on holistic health and their applied (hands on) training style is what sets them apart most. They have flexible class schedules, variety of programs and the most practical applied Holistic Health Practitioner Certification Program in the country. Wednesday, July 11 Hilton Pleasanton at the Club 7050 Johnson Drive 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tradeshow Mixer World School has been in San Francisco for twenty-five years and is now expanding its services in Pleasanton to include massage services provided at the student clinic by massage students who have finished a minimum of 100 hours of training. For more information visit 699 Peters Ave. or online at www.worldschoolmassage.com World School of Massage Monday, August 13 Ruby Hill Golf Club 3400 W. Ruby Hill Drive See page 4 for details. Golf Tournament For more information on these upcoming events visit www.pleasanton.org Quicksilver Concierge & Errand Services is a combination of a traditional concierge and a celebrity personal assistant. They like to say that they are limited only by the client’s imagination and the laws of California. Services include, but are not limited to small business support, event planning, both personal and corporate, personal shopping and delivery, realtor assistance, relocation assistance, home and garden management, reservations and tickets, general errands, home and office organizing, gift certificates for working moms or new mothers (perfect for Mother’s Day) Quicksilver Concierge & Errand Services Quicksilver has been in business in the Silicon Valley since 2004 and has experienced growth at an astounding 500% rate. Due to the tremendous demand for services in the East Bay, Quicksilver opened an East Bay office in November of 2006 in Pleasanton. Every concierge associated with Quicksilver Concierge & Errand Service has an extensive professional background and many have graduate degrees. Please review more possibilities on their website, www.quicksilverconcierge.com or call (925) 519-2619. Shelley Jarvis, Quicksilver Concierge & Errand Services 2 BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson: John Sensiba; Ireland, San Filippo, LLP Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce • Business Connection May 2007 Chamber Vice Chairperson, Membership: Carl Palowitch, Pleasanton Technology Consulting Group Vice Chairperson, Economic Affairs: Laura Olson, UNCLE Credit Union Vice Chairperson, Events & Activities: April Mitchell, Alameda County Fair Association and Carrie Wevill, CJ’s Model Home Maintenance, Inc. Chairperson-Elect: Vic Malatesta, Vic’s All Star Kitchen Calendar Wednesday, June 13 Government Relations Meeting 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. General public is invited to attend Chamber office, 777 Peters Avenue from the President’s Desk by David Bouchard Partnering to Open Doors for Business! A few years ago the Pleasanton Chamber adopted the tag line, “Partnering to Open Doors for Business!” Everything the Chamber does in the community is about developing partnerships to get things done, and making the connections that generate business to business opportunities. In fulfilling our mission we need to collaborate with others who likewise are committed to expanding economic opportunities for local residents and businesses. of our community. To that end, I would like to mention two upcoming events the Chamber is involved with. Vice Chairperson, Marketing and Communications: Deborah McKeehan Wednesday, June 13 Treasurer: Janet Yarbrough, Janet Yarbrough Accountancy Corp. Past Chairperson: Don Odell, Randick O’Dea & Tooliatos, LLP President/CEO: David Bouchard, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Mixer Campo di Bocce of Livermore 175 E. Vineyard Avenue 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. * Membership Orientation 4:30 p.m. * Chamber office, 777 Peters Avenue DIRECTORS Steve Fast, Hometown GMAC Real Estate; Harvey Kameny; and Jim Isaac, Valley Community Bank; Sharrell Michelotti; and Cathy Raty, Mt. Diablo National Bank; Tim Reilly, Trapeze Networks; Stephen Richardson, Growth Development Associates; Bob Shapiro, Keller Williams Realty. COMMITTEE CHAIRS Ambassadors: Kathi Vermont; Randick O’Dea & Tooliatos, LLP Community Service Awards: Jim Ott, UNCLE Credit Union Economic Development: Laura Olson, UNCLE Credit Union Tuesday, June 26 June Luncheon featuring Larry Wilde Palm Event Center 1184 Vineyard Avenue 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. See page 4 for more information. Events and Activities: April Mitchell, Alameda County Fair Association and Carrie Wevill, CJ’s Model Home Maintenance, Inc. Foundation: Bob Shapiro, Keller Williams Realty Finance: Janet Yarbrough, Janet Yarbrough Accountancy Corp. Economic Development Meeting 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. General public is invited to attend Chamber office, 777 Peters Avenue Wednesday, July 11 Golf Outing: Steve Fast, Hometown GMAC Real Estate Leadership Pleasanton: Joyce Shapiro Government Relations: Vic Malatesta, Vic’s All Star Kitchen Past Board Chairs Council: Don Odell, Randick O’Dea & Tooliatos, LLP Pleasanton Business Expo: Richard Fitzmaurice; Co-Chair, Harvey Kameny CHAMBER STAFF President and CEO: David Bouchard Member (Recruitment and Retention): Bernie Billen, Valley Community Bank; Stephen Richardson, Growth Development Associates Member Education: Carl Palowitch, Pleasanton Technology Consulting Group Tradeshow Mixer Hilton Pleasanton at the Club 7050 Johnson Drive 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. General admission is $10 due at the door. * Membership Orientation 4:30 p.m. * Chamber office, 777 Peters Avenue Wednesday, July 11 The Chamber is all about partnering, collaborating and connecting people and organizations to make great things happen in (and for) the community. Oftentimes, the partnerships that are formed result in programs and events that create added value for the businesses and residents Working in collaboration with the City of Pleasanton, StopWaste.org, the Bay Area Green Business Program and the East Bay Business Times, Pleasanton will host the East Bay Sustainable Business Summit on Thursday, May 31 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Pleasanton at the Club. Featured will be food, drink and networking, followed by an interactive panel discussion with audience participation. The discussion will be led by a panel of executives and sustainable business Continued on page 3 East Bay Sustainable Business Summit Chamber Sponsors Every Wednesday PLEASANTON CHAMBER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Bouchard, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce; Steve Clarkson, Heritage Investment Management; Jim Gulseth, JG, P.C., Business & Corporate Law; Daisy Ng, Coldwell Banker; Carol Olson, Bob Shapiro, Keller Williams Realty; Joyce Shapiro, Josh Shinnick, Janet Yarbrough, Janet Yarbrough Accountancy Corp. Business Connection is a bi-monthly publication of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. The positions and views advocated here are solely the responsibility of the Chamber. Administrative Assistant: Carrie Foley Manager, Membership Relations: Dawn Wilson Manager, Business & Projects: Kate D'Or Manager, Communications & Special Events: Wendy Gutshall Toastmasters, 12 noon Chamber office As a member of the Pleasanton Chamber you are invited to join this fantastic group to improve your confidence and public speaking abilities. Monday Update e-mails are sent out weekly to keep you posted with the most current Chamber news. If you are not receiving, “Monday Updates,” please contact us with your email address. Please visit www.pleasanton.org to confirm all event dates, times and locations. For more information on any Chamber of Commerce event contact our office (925)846-5858. PLEASANTON GARBAGE SERVICE Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce 777 Peters Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 846-5858 Fax: (925) 846-9697 www.pleasanton.org TRI-VALLEY TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 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Their organization takes pride in providing the highest quality of candidates in many different industries and capacities while working with your organization’s budget. They implement a strict screening process; skill set checks, reference checks, background and educational checks. More importantly, they match candidates “soft” skills and cultural preferences with like character." companies to ensure a long-standing, efficient and effective mutually beneficial placement. Aptitude Staffing Solutions maintains 7 specialized departments which employs industry-experienced recruiters who specialize in Finance/Accounting, Office/Administration, Sales/Marketing, Healthcare/ BioTech, IT, Light Industrial and legal staffing. Their Pleasanton branch located at 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road 3rd Floor has been serving the local business community for 2 years. For additional information go to their web site www.aptitudestaffing.com or call (925) 399-6206 and ask for Darren Lawson or Rich Avila. Rich Avila and Ken Lai, Apitude Staffing Solutions continued from page 1 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award As he has gained experience and become familiar with the needs and consistent problems business people face, "Now I am acting as a tail gunner to keep some of the things I don't want off my back." His efforts have earned him the respect of his colleagues. David Bouchard, president/chief executive officer of the Pleasanton Chamber, says Nostrand is "a true leader who cares deeply about his community and always keeps the best interest of all residents in mind when advocating the business point of view on local and statewide issues." Because he feels so strongly about political advocacy on behalf of business, Nostrand got involved with the creation of "Vision Pleasanton," a document that outlines eight characteristics the business community feels are important in maintaining Pleasanton as a "community of Political Advocacy "We have motivated folks to have a voice in the community," says Nostrand. "Politicians have hard time turning away from that." This work falls directly in line with what Nostrand sees as the chamber's main purpose: "The chamber's value to "BACPAC deals with candidates and ballot issues that are directly related to Vision Pleasanton," says Nostrand. The committee has had a good deal of success recently in endorsing and electing candidates supportive of its goals. While several of these traits are "mom and apple pie" things most people can get behind, others are a bit more apt to spark spirited discussion, including housing and transportation issues. To help move these issues forward, the chamber formed the Business and Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC), which Nostrand chaired during its inception. take most seriously is political advocacy. If the chamber isn't going to do it, who is? If not now, when?" place to live, and that work still needs to be done. Reasons to Get Involved A native son of Pleasanton, Nostrand has seen his hometown grow from its rural origins to a thriving and expanding city with excellent amenities. He always is working to let new residents and businesses know that their fabulous community didn't just spring up; a lot of people have worked hard to make it an inviting "I've got a stake in the whole thing, and it benefits me because I get to hear about other people, and they get to hear about me," he says. "It helps open up doors from a business perspective." As Nostrand has become more engaged in advocacy, he's found it's not as hard to incorporate into his life as he thought it might be in the beginning. Nostrand stresses the great need for people to get engaged in their community: "Things can't happen without people getting involved! Any community is only as good as the folks who will dive in and get their hands dirty," Nostrand says. "People are scared away from it because they think there's nothing in it for them, but there definitely is. If people just take a little time to do something extra, they won't be disappointed," he says. "You have to constantly be remaking yourself, making it the best it can be," he says emphatically. "We can't rest on our laurels. We have to be on top of it because it can go away." Reprinted with permission from the California Chamber of Commerce, www.calchamber.com. Partnering to Open Doors for Business! • Roger Barnett, CEO, Shaklee experts, including: • Gil Friend, Founder and CEO, Natural Logic • Anthony Gilmore, President, Whole Foods Market Northern California Region These experts will talk about increasing profits and doing the right thing by adopting ecologicallysensitive and efficient business strategies in areas such as: • Green building • Reducing energy use and cost • Converting company cars and fleets to alternative fuels • Corporate programs for encouraging the use of • Kirsten Ritchie, Director of sustainable design for Gensler, the renowned architecture firm Businesses of all sizes and types will learn how to reduce their company’s waste, inefficiencies and energy costs. The event will also feature a companion publication titled Green Business, produced by the East Bay Business Times. The publication will contain stories about the green movement’s biggest issues, as well as profiles of executives and companies that have been exemplars of going green. For more information, contact the Business Times’ events manager Jennifer Ferguson at 598-1417, or send an e-mail to ebevents@bizjournals.com. public transport and ride sharing • Efforts to measure a company’s “carbon footprint” and ways to reduce emissions • Curtailing employee absenteeism through the use of healthy building techniques continued from page 2 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, all working together to create a community culture built on values, goodwill and community-accepted character traits through inspirational, motivational and recognition programs. Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative is a group of volunteers representing the Pleasanton Unified School District, City of Pleasanton, Community of Character Week, June 4-10 In recognition of Community of Character Week, there will be a special luncheon on Thursday, June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Pleasanton at the Club. The program will feature Steven Meizel, world-renowned Executive of the International Association of Character Cities, and includes a panel of local experts discussing Community of Character: Jon Vranesh of Pleasanton Middle School, Kelly Dulka of the YMCA, Ron Sutton of ACCUSPLIT, and Pleasanton City Council member Jerry Thorne. There will also be a special tribute to Juanita Haugen, founder of the Community of Character Coalition and long-time Trustee of the Pleasanton Unified School District. 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This interactive table top trade fair enabled Chamber members to showcase their businesses for business-to-business networking opportunities. Christine Stanek and Heidi Enos from Girasole Grill/Pampered Palate Catering greet a guest at the Tradeshow Mixer. Events David Bouchard, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Aguiar, Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.; Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, City of Pleasanton; John Sensiba, Ireland, San Filippo, LLP and Sblend Sblendorio, Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc. (left to right) Over 200 attendees attended the Mayor’s State of the City Address. The luncheon was held March 27 at Hilton Pleasanton at the Club, and the event was sponsored by Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc. To view the State of the City Address presentation visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us Annual Chamber Golf Outing Larry Wilde, Humorist and Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor will be the keynote speaker for the June 26 luncheon. Humorist Larry Wilde is recognized as the nation’s leading authority on ways to improve life with laughter. Declared “America’s best-selling humorist” by The New York Times Larry’s 53 books have sold more than 12 million copies in 41 countries. His television credits include The Tonight Show, The Today Show as well as more than two dozen national commercials. June Luncheon Check in is at 10 a.m., BBQ Lunch at 11 a.m., Tee Off at 11:30 a.m. Ruby Hill Golf Club - 3400 W. Ruby Hill Drive in Pleasanton Don’t Miss the Early Bird Special!!! The annual Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is set for August 13, 2007 at Ruby Hill Golf Club. 144 players are expected at the Golf Outing which is sponsored by Battaion Cellars, Big O Tires, California Financial Advisors and Pleasanton Garbage Service. Larry is going to discuss how a healthy sense of humor can help to relieve stress, maintain perspective and achieve Larry Wilde personal happiness. The luncheon will be held Tuesday, June 26 at Palm Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Avenue in Pleasanton from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $30/person for members; $35/person for non-members. See inside flyer for registration information. *Company Foursome package at $900 - Includes a foursome (lunch, dinner • and refreshments) and a company hole sponsorship with custom signage. *Individual Players at $180 - Includes lunch, dinner and refreshments. • Sponsor a hole at $250 - Includes custom signage on a hole. • Sponsor a “Theme Hole” at $500 - Includes creating a theme, placing • representative(s) from your company at the hole, and custom signage. • Limited number available. *After August 1st individual player cost: • $200 and Company Foursome: $1,000. Are you looking to gain exposure and increase your business-to-business contacts? If so, sponsoring a Chamber luncheon is a great way to market your business. We have some exciting speakers coming up and have a few sponsorship levels to choose. See below for a listing of luncheon speakers and for more information on sponsorship opportunities contact the Chamber office at (925)846-5858. July Luncheon ~ Tuesday, July 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Featuring Steve Hilferty and Tom Leal, Authors of the book 8 Simple Secrets for the Small Business Owners Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road Steve Hilferty and Tom Leal are the co-founders of Infinia Business Solutions, Inc., based in Alamo. If you are interested in donating a raffle prize or gift bag item, please contact Wendy Gutshall at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce office at (925)846-5858 or wendy@pleasanton.org August Luncheon ~ Tuesday, August 28 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Featuring Congressman Jerry McNerney Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore Congressman McNerney was sworn into office on January 4, 2007. He serves in the U.S. House of Representatives representing California’s 11th District, which includes parts of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as parts of Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara Counties in the Bay Area. We’ve kept the “Community” in banking www.vcb-ca.com Member Pleasanton 465 Main Street (925) 484-5400 May 2007 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce • Business Connection C H A M B E R N 5 E W S Many thanks to the numerous presenters during Public Safety Day, including Police Chief Mike Fraser, Captain Dave Spiller, Fire Chief Bill Cody, Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Zolfarelli, and Superior Court Judge Hugh Walker. Karen Diaz, Pleasanton City Clerk and Shantel Scheeler, Valley Times, take a sobriety test while wearing goggles that mimic the effects of alcohol. The March session of Leadership Pleasanton - Public Safety Day, started at the city’s Operation Service Center where the class enjoyed presentations from the Pleasanton Police Department which included K-9 and SWAT team demonstrations. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department presentations featured hands-on stations where the class experienced shooting a fire hose and climbing three stories up a ladder. The day’s activities, coordinated by Gary Alt (Willow Ridge Capital Advisors), also included a tour and presentations at the Gale-Schenone Hall of Justice in Pleasanton. Leadership focuses on Public Safety Colleen McKean of Keller Williams Realty gets a bird’s eye view from atop the LPFD ladder truck. Leadership student, Sergeant Brian Laurence of the Pleasanton Police Department is cross training in dousing fires. Leadership Pleasanton offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on local government, private businesses, public agencies and non-profit organizations that make up the economic and political environment of Pleasanton in 9 full-day sessions (held one day per month, September through May). Applications are now being accepted for the 2006-2007 Program Year. For more information and to download an application, visit www.pleasanton.org or call the Pleasanton Chamber at (925) 846-5858. Would you mess with Marianne Sensiba? Chamber Board Chair, John Sensiba is seeing a different side of his wife. Past participants recommend Leadership Pleasanton: 6 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce • Business Connection May 2007 Renewing Members January-February 2007 More than Twenty-five Years Christesen's Western Wear Pleasanton Development Co. Jo Betty Allen Accountancy Corp. Pleasanton Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. Pleasanton Art League Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab Center Richert Lumber Company, Inc. Pleasanton Rentals Callahan Property Company, Inc. Livermore-Amador Symphony Equity Enterprises More than Twenty Years Hacienda Business Park Owners Association Ross Property Management Inc. Sullivan Chiropractic Health Center Griffin, Pat - Hometown GMAC Real Estate Child Care Links Fidelity National Title Panda Restaurant Corning Photography Best of Coupons Schwartz, James G., Law Offices of Hacienda Child Development Center and School Tri-Valley Bekins More than Fifteen Years Mavridis Investments March of Dimes Law Offices of James J Phillips Silmar Flooring Hovingh, Jack MGR Assets Inc. Comcast Spotlight Michelotti, Sharrell Astro Business Technologies Cook, Disharoon & Greathouse Tucknott Electric Co. More than Ten Years Horning, Audrey M., CPA Vic's All Star Kitchen Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill, The First Republic Bank - Pleasanton Rotary Club of Pleasanton Whetzel, Steve O., CPA ENT Networks Inc. Barons Jewelers Sigi's Food & Catering Jack In The Box Tri Valley Internet, Inc. Unisource Westamerica Bank Pleasanton Certified Farmers Market Ascot Staffing J Philip Chubb Insurance Agency More than Five Years Stacey's Cafe Summerfield Suites Faith Chapel Assembly of God Valley Community Bank CORT Furniture Rental Residence Inn by Marriott Pleasanton Pennell, Nancy Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl United California Brokers Solar Control Glass Tinting Co. Jim Hocking-State Farm Insurance PSI- Protective Service Industries DeMarcus, Erlene Hometown GMAC Real Estate Cruce, Judy - Coldwell Banker Real Estate Smith & Associates Cents & Sensibility, Inc. CM Realty Poppy Ridge Golf Course SafeAmerica Credit Union Premier Comp Medical Group BKF Engineers Alameda County Public Works Agency Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, The Tri-Valley PC Medic Turman Commercial Painters Baywood Court Retirement Community Bay Valley Insurance MCT Development & Construction Heritage Investment Management Jue's Taekwon-Do True Game Companies Dunder First Street Partnership II Total Business Care, LLC More than One Year Diablo Valley Bank Law Offices of Reed K. Scott Bratrude, Paul CPA Tom Pico, CPA Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Bill Howard Floor Co., Inc. We The People Office Depot, Business Services Division Clorox Services Company Bay Valley Accounting Professionals East Bay SPCA - Tri-Valley Hanson, Mary, The Wealth Strategies Group Network Exchange, The Vic LeLaurin Insurance Agency Sunol Sciences Corp. Sweet & Savory Cafe and Bake Shoppe Traurig, Linda - Alain Pinel Realtors CARD Richard's Heating & Air Repair World School of Massage & Asante Day Spa My Landscaper/My Gardening Service Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Realty E2 Consulting Morton, Lulofs & Wood, LLP Pleasanton Golf Center Essence Medespa Packaging Store Haskett Law Firm, P.C. Window-ology Law Office of Robert B. Jacobs Norwalk - The Furniture Idea California Dent Works Randstad USA Where Music Begins, LLC Garcia Law Group, APLC Lebars, Brian Jim Caldwell, Realtor Sola Brite Anchor Networks Triad/Holmes Associates Caldak International LLC Process Metrix, LLC Best Western Pleasanton Inn New Members January-February 2007 Business Class: Fitness Center Ladies Workout Express 5424-4 Sunol Blvd. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Sharon Carell Phone: (925) 462-2228 Email: lwepleasanton@sbcglobal.net Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Gina Oliva Phone: (925) 485-4380 Email: info@puregirlsclub.com Web Site: puregirlsclub.com Business Class: Church St. Clare's Episcopal Church 3350 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Rev. Ronald Culmer Phone: (925) 462-4802 Email: stclare@att.net Business Class: Real Estate/Residential Leavens, Tony- Hometown GMAC Real Estate 310-D Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Tony Leavens Phone: (925) 487-1427 Email: mrtonyleavens@msn.com Web Site: tonyleavens.com Phone: (925) 249-1209 Email: tamara@shopsugarshack.com Web Site: shopsugarshack.com Livermore, CA 94551 Contact: Dwala Toombs Phone: (925) 606-2258 Web Site: comcast.com Business Class: Bed & Breakfast Inns Deer Crossing Inn 21600 Eden Canyon Road Castro Valley, CA 94552 Contact: Cindi Hinds Phone: (510) 537-4926 Email: cindihinds@aol.com Web Site: deercrossinginn.com Business Class: Fitness Training Myotropic 4927 Seaview Ave. Castro Valley, CA 94546 Contact: Cyndi Parker Phone: (510) 427-4348 Email: cyndi@myotropic.com Web Site: myotropic.com Business Class: Employment Agency Aptitude Staffing Solutions, LLC 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road, 3rd Floor Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Rich Avila Phone: (925) 399-6206 Email: ravila@aptitudestaffing.com Web Site: aptitudestaffing.com Business Class: Mortgage Lender Golden State Mortgage 185 Front Street Danville, CA 94526 Contact: Kathleen Davis Phone: (510) 305-1460 Email: kdavis@gsmloan.com Web Site: gsmloan.com Business Class: Banks Pacific National Bank 3528 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA 94549 Contact: Vikki Jackson-Cayere Phone: (415) 531-9638 Email: vjackson@pacificnational.com Web Site: pacificnational.com Business Class: Wineries Wente Vineyards 5050 Arroyo Road Livermore, CA 94550 Contact: Tricia Craig Phone: (925) 456-2407 Email: triciac@wentevineyards.com Web Site: wentevineyards.com Business Class: Sales & Marketing Hometown PR 4105 Morganfield Ct. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Susan David Phone: (925) 202-9077 Email: sue@hometownpr.com Web Site: hometownpr.com Business Class: Employment Agency PSINapse Technology LTD. 5700 Stoneridge Mall Road Suite 340 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Sylvia Luneau Phone: (925) 225-0400 Email: info@psinapse.com Web Site: psinapse.com Business Class: Construction/Residential & Light Commercial CBC Construction Company, Inc. 7063-D Commerce Circle Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Anthony Guillory Phone: (925) 701-3800 Email: anthony@CBCconstruction.com Web Site: CBCconstruction.com Business Class: Health Care Diablo Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. 4479 Stoneridge Drive, Suite A Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Leslie Cole Phone: (925) 484-6400 Email: diablop-o@sbcglobal.net Web Site: diablopando.com Business Class: Retail Store Pure Girls 660 Main Street Business Class: In-Home Care From The Heart Homecare 11501 Dublin Blvd. Suite 200 Dublin, CA 94568 Contact: Joseph Pennisi Phone: (925) 803-0663 Email: eastbayinfo@fromthehearthomecare.com Web Site: Fromthehearthomecare.com Business Class: Employment Agency Diversified Personnel 3875 Hopyard Road, Suite 130 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Vicki Unger Phone: (925) 460-8888 Email: pleasant@dpstaff.com Web Site: dpstaff.com Business Class: Photography MGM Photographic 1995 Harvest Landing Court Tracy, CA 95376 Contact: Michael Maganis Phone: (510) 861-1878 Email: michael@mgmphotographic.com Web Site: mgmphotographic.com Business Class: Video Productions Moving Profiles 2137 Rheem Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Robert Allan Phone: (877) 337-7634 Email: bob@movingprofiles.com Web Site: movingprofiles.com Business Class: Retail Store Sugar Shack 350 Main Street Suite E Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Tamara Miranda-Bohen Business Class: Insurance Diablo Valley Insurance Agency 925 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Contact: Ryan Arvig Phone: (925) 212-5138 Email: ryan@diablovalleyinsurance.com Web Site: diablovalleyinsurance.com Business Class: Technology Services Autonomic Software 390 Diablo Road Suite 230 Danville, CA 94526 Contact: Tony Gigliotti Phone: (925) 820-8209 Email: tony@autonomic-software.com Web Site: autonomic-software.com Business Class: Errand Services Quicksilver Concierge & Errand Services 4960 Almaden Expressway, #325 San Jose, CA 95118 Contact: Shelley Jarvis Phone: (925) 519-2619 Email: shelley@quicksilverconcierge.com Web Site: quicksilverconcierge.com Business Class: Spas Luminary Spa 3059-K Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Svetlana Mazurova Phone: (925) 461-8472 Email: info@luminaryspa.com Web Site: luminaryspa.com Business Class: Insurance Agent & Agency Allstate Insurance- Lena Guy 6500 Dublin Blvd. Suite 211 Dublin, CA 94568 Contact: Lena Guy Phone: (925) 560-9360 Email: lenaguy@allstate.com Business Class: Real Estate Industry Xchange Solutions, Inc. 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 901 San Jose, CA 95128 Contact: Brian Linhart Phone: (510) 316-1031 Email: brian@1031xsi.com Web Site: 1031xsi.com Business Class: Financial Services Waddell & Reed, Inc. 1340 Treat Blvd. Suite 150 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Contact: Richard Morris Jr. Phone: (650) 349-2274 Email: rmorris@wradvisors.com Business Class: Individual Member McKeehan Associates 3183 Conti Court Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Jim McKeehan Phone: (925) 580-7231 Business Class: Marketing Communications NIA Creative 5165 Johnson Drive Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Beth Amatrone Phone: (925) 224-9900 Email: beth@niacreative.com Web Site: niacreative.com niacreativehealth.com Business Class: Mortgage Broker Pro Capital Mortgage 6160 Stoneridge Mall Road Suite 230 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Cory Bell Phone: (925) 398-1108 Email: info@procaploans.com Web Site: procaploans.com Business Class: Medical Spa Crunch Inches by Skin Laser 4550 Dublin Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568 Contact: Lynn Sahni Phone: (925) 829-7722 Web Site: skinlaseressentials.com Business Class: Individual Member Douglas Miller 7661 Paseo Santa Cruz Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Douglas Miller Phone: (925) 998-9905 Email: dougmiller94566@gmail.com Business Class: Hair Styling Salon Chris for Hair 5321 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Christine Hanson Phone: (925) 245-0194 Email: chris@chrisforhair.com Web Site: chrisforhair.com Business Class: Skin Care, Color Cosmetics, Fragrance & Nail Care Mary Kay Cosmetics, Nancy Wentling 5627 Stoneridge Drive #322 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Nancy Wentling Phone: (925) 674-0210 Email: nwentling@marykay.com Web Site: marykay.com/nwentling Business Class: Tax Preparation Pallesen & Butler Tax Service 11960 Silvergate Dr., Suite 201 Dublin, CA 94568 Contact: Bob Butler Phone: (925) 803-8013 Email: bob@pbtaxservice.com Business Class: Restaurant Super Franks Fun Adventure 5431 Owens Court Pleasanton, CA 94588 Contact: Douglas Yates Phone: (925) 271-5880 Email: info@superfranks.com Web Site: superfranks.com Business Class: Television Advertising Comcast Livermore Call Center 2333 Nissen Drive Business Class: Rentals: Party & Equipment Cobalt Equipment, Inc. 1500 Rose Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Contact: Vivian Lau Phone: (800) 545-6112 Email: vlau@cobaltequipment.net Web Site: cobaltequipment.net May 2007 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce • Business Connection 7 Membership News New Pleasanton Consignment Boutique Gives Back to the Community Savvy Seconds, an upscale consignment boutique, opened in downtown Pleasanton in November 2006. As a consignment store, Savvy Seconds shares proceeds on sales with the person who brought in the item. With the agreement of the consignor, Savvy Seconds donates all clothing not sold after 60 days to such community programs as Wardrobe for Opportunity, Shepherd’s Gate, and the Princess Project. During the winter, the store enticed customers to donate warm coats to Shepherd’s Gate by offering 10% off a purchase for every coat donated. Looking ahead, Savvy Seconds plans to open the store for private parties for charitable organizations with 10% of the proceeds going to that charity. Jamie Hintzke was chosen by Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, D-Hayward, to receive the annual award that honors a woman from each of California's 79 assembly districts in recognition of March as Women's History Month. Chamber Member Earns Women of the Year honor Cost: Seminar & Clinic Only (9am-12:30pm) $49/person (3 or more $39/each); Full Day (9am5pm) $99/person (3 or more $79/each). For more information visit www.poppyridgegolf.com New Boutique Boosts Downtown Pleasanton as Shopping Destination Savvy Seconds specializes in trendy, current, upscale women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories in next-to-new condition. The store sells only recognizable designer brands ranging from Banana Republic to Juicy to Coach all sold at 60% off retail. The boutique, at 327A St. Mary Street near the corner of Main Street, is open to customers Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information or to schedule a consignment appointment, call (925) 846-6600. Jamie Hintzke is an active member of Toastmasters, Pleasanton Chapter and member of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi represents the 18th Assembly District, which includes San Leandro, Hayward, Dublin, most of Castro Valley and Pleasanton, and a portion of Oakland, as well as the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo and Sunol. Through her work with the Pleasanton PTA, Jamie has led the effort to place defibrillators in all Pleasanton middle and high schools. She has worked closely with the State Department of Health's Cancer Prevention Unit, the city of Pleasanton and the American Cancer Society to promote sun safety and advocate for more credentialed school nurses. Jamie serves as chair of the Health and Wellness Committee for the Peralta School District PTA, which serves nearly 160 PTAs throughout Alameda County. That committee works to promote health councils in the district. They, in turn, help combat childhood obesity and address school health issues such as mental health, social services, healthy school environments, staff wellness and parent/community involvement. Free Clinics will be conducted during the week of June 4th to June 10 and include: Putting and Chipping, Thursday, June 7 - 2:30 to 4:30, Full Swing, Saturday, June 9 - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bunker and Driver Play, Sunday, June 10 – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. *9 Hole Play, Saturday, June 9, *Cost is $45. Poppy Ridge Professional Staff will be on the course to assist players and answer questions. Fees will include range balls, green fees and cart fees. Call the Poppy Ridge Golf Shop at (925) 456-8203 to reserve your spot. Poppy Ridge will be conducting Free Clinics for Women The opening of designer clothing boutique Sugar Shack adds to downtown Pleasanton’s increasing allure as a destination for Bay Area shoppers. Sugar Shack owners Theresa Hernandez and Tamara Miranda-Bohen decided to turn their mutual passion for fashion into a business that would expand the mix of shopping alternatives downtown. Sugar Shack, at 350 Main Street Suite E (with the entrance on West Angela Street), is open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The store opened on April 2, 2007. For more information, call (925) 249-1209. Denise Chambliss Joins Law Group Pleasanton Downtown Association Unveils Mural Program The Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) kicks off its new Mural Program with a scene of old-time Pleasanton to be painted on the north face of Strizzi’s Restaurant on St. Mary’s Street at the corner of Main in a building owned by Gene Finch. Gary Winter, well-known local artist and fourth generation resident of the Tri-Valley, will create an 18 by 54 foot pastoral vista incorporating numerous elements from Pleasanton’s history. Garcia Law Group, committed to serving businesses and individuals with intelligence and integrity, announces that Denise E. Chambliss has joined the firm. Ms. Chambliss’ primary area of practice is litigation, including breach of contract, intellectual property, fraud, quiet title actions, easements, evictions and trust-beneficiary disputes. She also has comprehensive knowledge of real property transaction and construction matters. World School Works with City on Proposed Massage Ordinance Change Ms. Chambliss is a member of the State Bar of California, the Litigation Section of the State Bar of California, the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Corporate and Business Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF), and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). Poppy Ridge Golf Course Activities 2nd Annual Business Golf for Women Monthly Flyer Insert Information Cost is $195 for members and $125 for nonprofit members. If you would like to submit a flyer as an insert in Business Connection/ ChamberPak, please provide 1,500 copies on nonglossy or glossy 8.5 x 11 paper (anything that is a smaller size will not be accepted) NOTE: Payment must be received at the time of delivery of your flyers at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce office. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa/MC/AX) or by check payable to the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. We will not invoice for this service Ladies…Join other business women and golf enthusiasts for a day of networking, education, golf, and fun! Bring your clients, prospects, and team colleagues for an event that promotes golf for women and promises to increase your appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of golf as a business tool. Take this opportunity to make new business contacts and win fabulous prizes. Space is limited. Tuesday, June 5 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Poppy Ridge Golf Course 4280 Greenville Road Livermore Currently the City of Pleasanton has a massage ordinance prohibiting students of massage therapy from providing services at reduced rates in a student clinic and professional massage therapists from performing massage at local events. Through the efforts of World School of Massage and Holistic Healing Arts, the city is considering changing the ordinance to allow professional massage therapists to provide massages in clients’ homes and at events like street fairs with an offsite permit. The revised ordinance would also allow World School to start a student massage clinic, allowing people to try massage at a reasonable cost. The proposed changes to the City of Pleasanton Regulation of Massage Ordinance (Ordinance 6.24) will come before the City Council soon. Anyone interested in voicing an opinion can send comments to Mary Lou Campbell in the City Manager’s Office at mcampbell@ci.pleasanton.ca.us. For more details on World School, see page 1 of this newsletter. The Garcia Law Group, committed to serving businesses and individuals with intelligence and integrity, is a woman-owned, San Francisco Bay Area-focused professional law corporation. Its areas of practice include business law, intellectual property law, real estate law and general civil litigation. The firm is located at 6160 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 210, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Garcia Law Group may be reached by phone at (925) 4680040 or email at info@garcialawgrp.com or visit www.garcialawgrp.com. Due to the popularity of the Membership News section and the limited space available in Business Connection a special page on the Chamber’s website will now feature Membership News. A link in the Monday Update weekly email blast will be linked to this new page as well as highlighted on the Chamber’s home page. Note: Beginning in July 2007 issue, a new section will be featured on page 7 of the newsletter. If you would like to submit an event listing, announcement or news brief please provide a 50-150 word description with photo(photo optional) and email to Kate D’Or, kate@pleasanton.org 8 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce • Business Connection May 2007 As I watched this man’s kindness, I thought about how easy it would be for Yes, the driver stopped to help a young man and woman push their stalled car to the side of the road. Did he know them? Probably not. Could he have easily driven around them? Yes. slowed I down. The car ahead of me pulled over and the male driver jumped from his car. He walked briskly toward another car that Pamela Ott was in the middle of the street. That’s when it happened. That’s when I witnessed an incident not far from my own home committed on a quiet street in Pleasanton: A random act of community. Random Acts of Community After all, as a Community of Character, Pleasanton prides itself on exhibiting positive and healthy character traits. It’s who we are. Not long after the stalled car incident, I saw another random act of community by a woman walking with a friend. As they walked, the woman reached down and picked up a piece of litter. any of us at any time in our day to commit a random act of community: Holding a door for someone, letting another go first, saying a kind word. larly in Pleasanton, I’d bet we could all do a better job if we put our minds to it. Need some more inspiration? A few months ago I heard about Brigid Carroll, Samina Collins, and Rachel Knowles— all fourth grade students at Lydiksen Elementary—who were conducting their daily assignment of picking up dropped jackets on the playground when they found a jacket on the tanbark. Hearing change jingling in the pocket, they reached in and discovered a girl's wallet. A local version of the concept ‘pay it forward’ as described in the book by Catherine Ryan Hyde, these random acts of community will benefit us, one and all. So what do you say? As we enjoy this spring season, I invite everyone to contribute to the quality of life we enjoy in our city by committing at least one random act of community every week. As you do, email me and I’ll keep a record, and maybe share some of your stories in a future column. Thanks for reading I was touched that this woman had so much pride in our city that she would take the time to do this, especially since she and her friend—who were walking at the time along First Street—were not near any trash receptacles. While I'm sure such acts occur regu- As they opened the wallet to check whose it was, they discovered over ten dollars in bills and assorted change. Responsible and honest, the girls committed an act of community by bringing the wallet to the main office where it was later delivered to an appreciative second grade girl. Pamela Ott is the Economic Development Director for the City of Pleasanton. Contact Pamela at (925)931-5040 or email POtt@ci.pleasanton.ca.us Ribbon Cuttings JL Consulting is a professional accounting corporation that has been providing high-quality accounting and tax services in the Pleasanton area since 2001. They offer you and your business accurate and confidential financial services designed to save you time and money. They work with you year-round to develop personalized accounting solutions and strategies that will minimize your taxes and increase your bottom line. Call (925) 846-1859 or visit them at 1024 Serpentine Lane, Suite 105 in Pleasanton. Carden West Preschool was newly licensed, with a Toddler program starting at the age of 18 months old. They strive for a 1-4 teacher-child ratio. Pictured are the smiling faces of the new toddlers and 2 year olds with Preschool Director Valerie Hand and Principal Craig Blackburn. The school is located at 4576 Willow Rd. in Hacienda Business Park. For Tours of the school please call (925)463-6060 or drop in on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am-12noon or visit their at www.cardenwest.org. The Tutoring Club of Pleasanton located at 260 Main Street in lovely downtown offers individualized instruction with certified tutors in math, reading, writing, SAT preparation, study skills and more. The Tutoring Club guarantees to raise your child's academic level in just 32 hours. Call us to learn more about our guaranteed results! Check out The Tutoring Club online at www.tutoringclub.com or call (925) 484-2757. Can you hear the barking and howling? Tails are wagging about the new and hottest destination for dogs and their owners in Downtown Pleasanton. Three Dog Bakery, the Bakery for Dogs, carries all-natural, fresh-baked dog treats and boutique items as well. Visit us at 335 Saint Mary Street, just steps from Main Street in Downtown Pleasanton or Call (925) 426-3364 for more information.