CarMax Cruising into Pleasanton - Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce

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CarMax Cruising
into Pleasanton
T
his May, CarMax, the nation’s
largest retailer of used vehicles, will be opening a store
in the Pleasanton community at 2750
Stoneridge Drive. This new member of the Pleasanton Chamber of
Commerce currently operates more
than 150 stores in 38 states, with 18
stores in California alone.
CarMax was founded more than 20
years ago to fundamentally change
the way used car buying is done by
providing the honest and transparent experience customers deserve.
The company offers low, no-haggle
prices, a broad selection of CarMax
Quality Certified used vehicles, and
superior customer service. CarMax
will also buy a car from you, whether you buy a car from them or not.
“We are thrilled to join the
www. p l eas an t on . or g Pleasanton community and bring
our unique car buying experience
to the area,” said Joel Merrier, location general manager of the CarMax
Pleasanton store. “Pleasanton is a
wonderful place to live and work
and we look forward to being a positive part of the community.”
The company’s strong core values
include diversity, respect, and both
professional and personal development. CarMax is recognized as one
of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best
Companies to Work For; 50 Best
Workplaces for Diversity; and 20 Best
Workplaces in Retail, as well as one
of TRAINING Magazine’s “Training
Top 125” companies in America.
“We know that when we put our
associates first, they put our customers first,” said Merrier. “That’s why
Lifetime Wellness Integrative Health Center specializes in Chiropractic and
Functional Medicine services.
The CarMax Pleasanton store will have approximately 300 used cars on the
lot, and more than 50,000 online to search from.
we offer unmatched training, support and growth opportunities, and
work to help associates grow both
personally and professionally.”
CarMax is currently hiring for the
Pleasanton store. Available positions include sales, business office,
and service operations positions.
Technicians require previous automotive experience, however most
positions do not.
The company also believes that
helping others is an important part
of being a good neighbor. Through
The CarMax Foundation, the company supports education, youth
leadership, and children’s healthy
living in its communities. To date,
The Foundation has provided more
than $25 million in grants and donations nationwide.
For more information about
CarMax, visit: www.carmax.com,
and to learn more about careers with
CarMax, visit: http://jobs.carmax.
com.
Lifetime Wellness
Integrative Health
Dr. Lori Mancuso has been practicing Natural Medicine and neurologically based Chiropractic
in Pleasanton since 1997. As a
Board Certified Naturopathic
Endocrinologist, she specializes in
natural hormone balancing, as well
as weight loss, cleanse programs,
anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
To better serve their patients, they
now offer Thermography, a noninvasive technique that reveals health
challenges through thermal changes in the skin. Lifetime Wellness
Integrative Health has celebrated its
growth and new downtown location
at 231 Old Bernal Avenue, Suite 1,
in Pleasanton. Please call them at
925-484-3955 for more information
or to schedule an appointment.
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BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF
2016 Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Matt De Pretis,
DePretis Certified Public Accountants
Chairman-Elect
Todd Moberg, Insignia Designs
Past Chairman of the Board
James Paxson, Hacienda
Treasurer
Brian Gentry, Fremont Bank
Directors
Randall Cole Brown, PMZ Real Estate;
Danielle Fratellone, Fratellone Family
Chiropractic; Scott Gregerson, Stanford
Health Care-ValleyCare; Sara LeBrun-Scott,
Marriott Pleasanton; Mike Peel, Venture
Sotheby’s International Realty; Herb Ritter,
Ritter Investments; Harold Roundtree,
UNCLE Credit Union; Janice Sangster
Phalen, Diablo Meridian Realty; Mark
Shawver; Heather Stanek, ClubSport of
Pleasanton; Ed Westmoreland, Eddie Papa’s
American Hangout; Alton Wheeler, Walmart
Neighborhood Market.
Committee Chairs
Ambassadors
Randall Cole Brown, PMZ Real Estate
Why Pleasanton is a great place to live and work
T
ax season
is upon
us. It’s
that time of the
year when we
spend an inordinate amount
of time fretting
over how much Matt De Pretis
Chairman
of our hard 2016
of the Board
earned income
we will hand over to the taxman.
So, now may be an appropriate
time to see if we can learn anything from the tax statistics the
Internal Revenue Service maintains on Pleasanton residents.
According to the U.S. Treasury’s
Statistics of Income Program
(SOI), over 35,000 individual
income tax returns were filed
in Pleasanton for tax year 2013
showing collective gross income
of nearly $5.2 billion. Pleasanton
residents paid about $1 billion in
federal income tax alone that year.
This number does not include
state income taxes, payroll taxes,
property taxes, sales tax, or tax
built into products such as gasoline, alcohol, etc.
In spite of all of these taxes
and other demands on our wallets, the SOI data also show that
Pleasanton is a very generous
community. Together we gave
away over $83 million to charitable causes in 2013. But this
amount only represents part of the
story. Each year our citizenry also
donate a staggering number of
hours of their own time to charities, churches, schools, service
groups, commissions and numerous other non-profit organizations
benefiting society.
This is why Pleasanton is such a
wonderful place to live and work.
Our willingness to help others is
the secret to our success.
The Pleasanton Chamber of
Commerce celebrates this goodwill by organizing a community
service award ceremony each
year. Since 1963 the Chamber
has been recognizing the generosity of our citizens and honoring people who make a difference in our community. Business
philanthropy, distinguished individual achievement, and lifetime achievement are among the
awards presented.
The 53rd Annual Community
Service Awards will be held at
the Firehouse Arts Center on
Wednesday, March 23, 2016. This
will be a fun evening when we can
forget about taxes and celebrate
good people doing great things in
our community. I look forward to
seeing you there!
Fun-filled evening at the Firehouse
to honor good people doing great things
T
he Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce will recognize those deserving individuals,
groups and businesses who have demonstrated excellence and community leadership in business, volunteer activities and achievement within the Pleasanton community on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Firehouse Arts Center. The Community
Service Awards began in 1963 to recognize good people doing great things in the community and since then hundreds of recipients have been honored.
The honorees for the 53rd Annual Community Service Awards are:
Gena Stanley, UNCLE Credit Union
Chamber Staff
President and CEO
Scott Raty
Manager, Business & Projects
Kate D’Or
Manager, Communications
& Special Events
Susie Weiss
Business Philanthropy
Fratellone Family Chiropractic
Excellence in Service
Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation
Green Business
Pleasanton Corporate Commons / Hines
Excellence in Business
Wealth Management Associates
Distinguished Individual Service
Eleanor Flatley
Lifetime Achievement
Frank Capilla
For businesses that have provided philanthropic
service beyond the scope of normal business
activity.
Manager, Membership Relations
Dawn Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Yianna Theodorou
Pleasanton
Chamber Foundation
For businesses that promote sustainable
environmental business practices throughout
their organization for the benefit of employees,
customers or the community.
Chairman
Jim DeMersman, Museum On Main
Directors
Sara LeBrun-Scott, Marriott Pleasanton;
Jeff Bretzing, City of Pleasanton Police
Dept.; Jeff Peters, Livermore-Pleasanton
Fire Dept.; Julie Harryman, City of
Pleasanton; Mary Arnerich, ClubSport
Pleasanton; Brock Roby, BKF Engineers;
Brian Gentry, Fremont Bank; Sandra Wing,
Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies; Eija
Sommerfield, Heritage Bank of Commerce;
Jeff Bowser; Laura Olson, Pleasanton
Downtown Association; James Paxson,
Hacienda; Matt De Pretis, De Pretis
Certified Public Accountants; Scott Raty,
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
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For businesses that have made a positive
impact in the Pleasanton community through
their achievement within the scope of normal
business activity.
For individuals who have contributed to
Pleasanton through exceptional service to the
community or philanthropic efforts.
Bella Luna Studios
The positions and views advocated
here are solely the responsibility of
the Chamber.
For organizations that have contributed to
Pleasanton.
Bella Luna Studios
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For individuals who have contributed to
Pleasanton through exceptional service to the
community or philanthropic efforts over the
whole of a career.
Thank you to our Sponsors
This event, sponsored by Chevron,
Marriott Pleasanton and Black Tie
Transportation, will celebrate amazing
people who go the extra mile to make
Pleasanton a fabulous place to live and do
business. The public is invited to attend
this fun-filled evening beginning at 6:00
p.m. with a hosted bar and heavy hors’
doeuvres as well as a silent auction followed by the awards presentation. Cost to
attend is $35 per person and tickets are on
sale now at www.pleasanton.org.
The Pleasanton Chamber presented seven
Community Service Awards in March
of 2015: Business Philanthropy: Hoge
Fenton Jones & Appel, Inc.; Excellence
in Business: Ritter Investments, LLC;
Excellence in Service: Cassidy Turley /
DTZ; Distinguished Individual Service:
Bob Silva; Lifetime Achievement: Dick
Karn; and Green Business: Oracle and
Nuubia.
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Fresh and homemade at Sweet and Savory
T
his April, Sweet and Savory
will be celebrating 23 years
in business. What began in
1993 with a small 1,100-square
foot shop has now grown into the
spacious and warm surroundings
of the current site with around
4,000-square feet.
“Our primary goal has always
been to serve the business community,” said owner Don Eichler. For
nearly 25 years, Sweet and Savory
has been providing the Hacienda
Business Park with a fresh, homemade alternative to fast food.
Sweet and Savory, Café and
Bakery offers breakfast and lunch
items such as sandwiches on artisan-baked bread, salads, homemade soups, and delicious desserts, as well as customized catering services for your next planned
office event.
“We are very attached to our regular guests, always happy to meet
new ones and miss those who have
moved on,” said Susan Eichler,
owner of Sweet and Savory.
Noting the longevity of service
from their employees, Eichler realizes the continuity in service goes
a long way with their regular customers. Several Sweet and Savory
employees have worked with them
for over 10 years and one who has
Savory expanded their business
into that space.
Café Menu
Fresh hot and cold sandwiches,
served on freshly baked bread
and a wide selection of gourmet
salads offer something for every
palate. Fresh breakfast items,
including espresso drinks, get
you started off on the right foot.
Seasonal Items
Sweet and Savory offers seasonal items during holidays throughout the year. Items such as pies
and cookies are made fresh in their
bakery.
Holiday pies such as apple streusel,
pecan, pumpkin and mixed berry to
name a few are all baked fresh in
their bakery.
The breakfast burrito is one of the
most popular items on Sweet and
Savory’s menu.
Catering
Whether it’s an office function
or party, Sweet and Savory will
work with you to create a menu
been there over 18 years.
to your liking.
Originally opened as a bakThey take care in preparation
ery serving some lunch items, and presentation to offer you the
Sweet and Savory soon discov- finest and freshest of ingredients.
ered they needed more space and For a homemade meal that’s betmore breakfast and lunch items. ter than fast food, visit Sweet and
In the mid-1990s when they Savory in the Hacienda Business
opened, most of today’s buildings Park at 5685 Gibraltar Drive in
were not constructed and there Pleasanton. Sweet and Savory
was open land across from them. is open Monday through Friday
In 2001, neighboring Domino’s 6:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Learn
Pizza moved and Sweet and more at sweetandsavory.com.
Sweet and Savory’s wide selection of gourmet salads offer something for
every palate.
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Chamber Travel News
Cape Cod and the Islands
almost qualify as a staycation!
7 days, departs September 11, 2016
Starting at $2,095 pp double
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
7 p.m., March 15th
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
777 Peters Avenue
This trip just added!
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Featuring England, Scotland, and Wales
October 20, 2016
Visit www.pleasanton.org/chamber-travel
for more information
Mar ch 2016
Business Spotlight
Convene: Business Performance,
Eternal Perspective
Industry leading performance with purpose
C
onvene is a community of
Christian CEOs and business owners that lift each
other up to higher levels of performance with a purpose. Convene’s
mission is to connect, equip and
inspire Christian CEOs, business owners and emerging leaders to grow exceptional businesses,
become higher-impact leaders and
honor God.
With three distinct and interdependent environments, Convene members can benefit in multiple ways.
CONVENE FORUM DAY |
CEOs2CEOs™
Convene Forum Days are led by
skilled facilitators (Chairs) with
extensive business backgrounds and
a mature faith. In a safe, yet challenging environment, members meet
monthly to help grow each other’s
businesses, and make a bigger impact
in the lives of the people they lead.
EXECUTIVE COACHING |
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Each member also meets individu-
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IN PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING,
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One 2 One™ session to work on
implementing strategy, solving
problems, aligning personal and
professional priorities, and framing up challenges to bring back to
their Convene Team for even greater
input and impact.
PEER COMMUNITY |
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Members often talk about their
Convene community “having
their back.” Locally and nationally, Convene Teams engage with
peers who share their values, focus
on growth, are real and accepting, and share the great adventure.
The results are current and eternal impact, and lasting legacies for
businesses and families.
Across the country, Convene
Teams come together to experience
insight, growth, and impact together; seeking to combine industry
leading performance with purpose.
Convene is an investment in you,
your business and your family.
Founded in 1996 by Brian
Thatcher and a group of five CEOs
and business owners, Convene was
created to meet a vital need. God
gave Brian and his partners a passion for successful business leaders
like themselves who were isolated
and lacked the tools, support and
relationships they needed to build
the profitable businesses of their
dreams, and at the same time, integrate their faith to make a great
Kingdom impact.
The best way to experience all
that Convene has to offer is by
attending a local introduction event
in your area. To learn more about
how Convene can help you take
your business to new heights,
please contact Len DiGiovanni, San
Francisco / Bay Area Chairman at
[email protected]
or (925) 998-3859.
Business and individual tax
Audit and review
International tax planning
Incorporation and corporate compliance
Accounting
Outsourcing
Business consulting
Financial and retirement planning
Immigration consulting
Litigation support
4900 Hopyard Road,
Suite 260, Pleasanton
(925) 463-1980
jamesjphillips.com
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 285, Pleasanton
www.bhatiaco.com • [email protected]
925-260-1245
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Business Spotlight
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Helping Seniors When
They Need A Little Extra Help
ast Bay Assisted Living
Services was founded
because navigating the
assisted living and memory care
landscape can be daunting and
time consuming. It is truly great
that there are so many choices
when it comes to choosing a community that offers assistance. The
Bay Area alone has over 10,000
assisted living homes when you
include the residential homes that
are licensed by the state to provide assistance. When a family
member needed to move to an
assisted living home three years
ago and we discovered how difficult it can be to separate the great
homes from the average, all while
trying to work full time jobs, I
decided that there was a real need
for a service to guide families
through the process.
Think of East Bay Assisted
Living Services as your local
expert when it comes to finding the ideal assisted living community. They personally assess
every senior to determine which
community will be the best fit
for their personality and social
preferences. They arrange a time
to accompany the family to three
homes where the family can tour
the home, meet the other residents, meet the caregivers, meet
the owners and get a feel for
whether the home is a good fit.
So, instead of visiting dozens of
homes and spending countless
hours researching where they are
and which ones are the best, their
program has greatly expedited the
entire process.
You’re probably asking yourself, “How much does this service
that is going to save me time
and money and make the entire
experience much more enjoyable
cost?” Since we realize paying
for assisted living can be a financial burden on families, East Bay
Assisted Living Services refuses
to add another charge onto these
families in need. Their service is
100% free to the families as they
get a marketing fee from the communities. They are there every
step of the way to help with the
paperwork, the move-in, and then
they check-in monthly to ensure
everything is as great as it can be.
They have helped hundreds of
families and would love to help
yours too. Visit their website
eastbayssistedlivingservices.com
and sign up for a free newsletter that will provide you with
valuable information regarding
assisted living and memory care.
Jeff Williams, President of East
Bay Assisted Living Services, is
your local expert when it comes
to finding the ideal assisted living
community
Business Spotlight
Evaluating drone video: [from right] Gary Bosley, “dronemaster” Paul Richard, and Omega Video’s Thomas Herzog.
Drone Videography = Expanding Horizons
“Television commercials are
undergoing a sea change in their
ability to communicate information
about specific businesses, homes,
or anything with large dimensions.”
This is according to Gary Bosley,
president of Marketing Solutions
Group (MSG), a Pleasanton-based
ad agency, which specializes in TV
commercials. The agency recently
filmed a commercial, using drones,
for an artificial turf company in
Contra Costa County. The commercial aired in that Comcast zone.
According to Bosley, getting an
FAA certified, and fully- insured
company, to provide the drone photography was the key to accessing
drone capabilities.
Bosley founded the company in
2002 and joined the Pleasanton
Chamber of Commerce in March
of that year. He says, “MSG creates television advertising for companies and organizations seeking
to expand their business. MSG
scripts, films, produces, and airs
commercials locally on appropriate
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Business Spotlight
Spotlight Advertising
helps Pleasanton
businesses get customers
through their doors
S
potlight Advertising distributes full color, glossy savings
magazines in the Livermore
and Pleasanton communities to a
total of 40,000 households on a
monthly basis. Savings in many
different business categories are
featured such as restaurants, automotive repair, and home improvement. An easy to read magazine
format and professionally designed
advertisements generally leads Spotlight Advertising is committed to
families money and helping
to long term use of the coupons. saving
business grow.
Spotlight Advertising is committed
to saving families money and help- 50 years in California last year.
ing business grow.
At that point, he created Spotlight
“Our magazines are higher quality Advertising with the same comin terms of the artplete focus on local
work and quality of
business but with
paper compared to “This was the best
an improvement
our competitors,”
in overall qualresponse from
said Ron Kahwaty
ity and commuof
Spotlight
nity involvement.
a print ad that
Advertising. For
“I have spent over
I’ve
ever
had.”
this reason and
20 years working
– Ken Rhodes, Coffee in the advertisthe fact that all of
Tea Superstore on his ing field includthe advertisers are
advertisement in January’s ing yellow pages,
local,
Kahwaty
Spotlight Pleasanton newspaper,
feels that the magaand
zine will be saved
direct mail,” said
by individual famKahwaty.
ilies to be used throughout the
Locally owned and operated,
month. An important feature of Spotlight Advertising offers inexthe magazines is the Spotlight pensive pricing, custom design
Business Focus of the Month. This services and is mailed to 20,000
allows its readers to understand households per city every month.
the background/general history of Visit www.spotlightadvertising.
a local business owner through a net for more information, call Ron
personal interview.
Kahwaty at 510-541-3108 or visit
Kahwaty’s previous employer, them on Facebook at Spotlight
Pennysaver, closed their doors after Advertising Inc.
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Membership Anniversaries
Mar ch 2016
Business Spotlight
During the past two months,
nearly 100 businesses renewed
their investment in the Chamber,
thereby demonstrating their
continued commitment to
community excellence while
realizing the benefits, services
and representation associated
with membership in Pleasanton’s
leading business organization.
We recommend that you look
first to Chamber members for your
business and consumer needs.
53 Years
Der Manouel Insurance Group
52 Years
Pleasanton Development Co.
40-45 Years
Pleasanton Ready Mix
Concrete, Inc.
Alameda County Fair Association
Can Am Plumbing, Inc.
Gay Nineties Pizza Company
Pleasanton Nursing
and Rehab Center
30-34 Years
Livermore-Amador Symphony
Callahan Property Company, Inc.
Equity Enterprises
Hacienda
Independent Newspaper
and Magazine, The
Ross Property Management Inc.
American Cancer Society
Child Care Links
Marriott Pleasanton
25-29 Years
Schwartz, James G.,
Law Offices of
Wells Fargo Bank - Hacienda
Law Offices of James J. Phillips,
A Professional Corporation
Culligan Water Conditioning
Michelotti, Sharrell
20-24 Years
Tucknott Electric Co.
ENT Networks Inc.
Barons Jewelers
Veritiv Operating Company,
formerly Unisource
Westamerica Bank
15-19 Years
Wells Fargo Bank - Gateway
Bay Commercial Bank
Pleasanton Weekly
Residence Inn
by Marriott Pleasanton
Pennell, Nancy
Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl
Stoneridge Apartments
Alexandria’s Flowers
Lawrence Mui,
State Farm Insurance
Cents & Sensibility, Inc.
10-14 Years
Thorne, Jerry
Remax/Accord - Steve Mohseni
Turman Commercial Painters
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
Agape Villages
Foster Family Agency
East Bay SPCA
Horizon Wealth Solutions
Livermore Valley Performing Arts
Center/Bankhead Theater
Pleasanton Glen Apartment Homes
Pleasanton Golf Center
Safeway, Inc.
Ericksen, Arbuthnot,
Attorneys at Law
Pans on Fire
5-9 Years
St. Clare’s Episcopal Church
Diablo Prosthetics
& Orthotics, Inc.
Wente Vineyards
Knit This, Purl That!
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Pallesen & Butler Tax Service
Park Place Appraisal Services
360 Web Designs
Chamberlin Associates
Haley Allen Associates
StopWaste
Chromagraphics
Total Computer Solutions - TCS
Alliance Campaign Strategies
California Collision
The Hitmen Termite
& Pest Control, Inc.
1-4 Years
Narum, Kathy
Darlene Crane - RPM Mortgage
Duman Associates Custom
Components and Marketing
Casino 580
San Ramon Regional
Medical Center
Title21 Health Solutions
Meadow Plaza
Workbench Main Street
Gardencrafters Landscape
and Design
Wall and Ceiling Alliance
Beratlis Properties
Intero Real Estate Services
Inspire Academy of Music and Art
imortgage - Maureen Torretto
Jill Denton Keller Williams Realty
Dan Thompson Accounting
Services, Inc.
John F. Kennedy University
Seaspace International Forwarders
USA Inc.
Mirador Capital Partners
Chick-fil-A
Scoop Technologies, Inc.
AIG Financial Network
Medea, Inc.
9Round Pleasanton
Fit Style is located at the corner of Stoneridge and Hopyard in the the Chili’s and Eddie Papa’s parking lot.
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Fitness Is a Lifestyle, Not a Destination!
it Style offers personal training, buddy training, nutrition planning, and a special 8-week
challenge for people that want to lose 20 lbs.
or more called BODY MORPH which includes small
group workouts, personal training, nutrition and more
in a fun, all-inclusive program where those that make it
to their goal weight can win cash and prizes.
At Fit Style, they are passionate about changing lives
through personal training and group fitness. They practice what they preach and have gone through the process
of changing their own bodies. They understand the level
of commitment it takes, and they will be with you every
step of the way. They know how much confidence and
self-esteem affect every aspect of life, and they also
know that having a lean, fit, healthy body is the quickest
way to gain that confidence. As personal trainers at Fit
Style, they want to help you change your life.
Meet Jenn Longsworth, owner and operator of Fit
Style. She is in love with what she does. She began
her career as a Certified Personal Trainer in 2005 and
started her own business, Fitness Is a Lifestyle, in
2006. Fit Style emerged from that in 2014 and is now
an ever-expanding business. “Working out is my passion, and I love being able to help other people develop
the same love for health and fitness that I have,” said
Longsworth.
Longsworth fell in love with working out in 1999.
“I joined my first gym and never looked back. I was
in high school at the time and started skipping class
to workout. I moved to California from Utah in 2004
and joined a gym here. The fitness manager recruited
me to be a trainer so I got my certification and as they
say, the rest is history. My passion was not just the
workout side of fitness but the confidence it gives,”
said Longsworth.
Want a free assessment session or details of the 8
week BODY MORPH challenge? Email info@fitstyle.
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4855 Hopyard Rd., Suite 9
Pleasanton
925.872.3504
www.fitstyle.com
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Creating new jobs, stronger economy
Visit us online at ppie.org
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation (PPIE) — Guess it’s Time to Put up a
Sign. In 2017, Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation, “PPIE,” will celebrate 30 years
as the 501(c)3 Foundation supporting the Pleasanton schools. Located at 333 Division Street,
PPIE works with business, community, and education partners to provide high quality education
for all Pleasanton students. Businesses support PPIE through grants, donations, employee
matching programs, and as Event Sponsors. Sponsorships are now available for the 4th Annual
Pleasanton Run for Education, taking place April 17, 2016. For details, visit PPIERUN.COM. To
explore other ways your business can support education through PPIE, go to PPIE.ORG or email
[email protected].
For more information, email [email protected]
Pleasanton Rentals – Pleasanton Event Rentals is celebrating their 20th year in business and
is the premier provider of quality event rental products in the Tri-Valley area. Their friendly,
knowledgeable sales staff can assist you in planning your next party, corporate event, wedding,
or holiday celebration. Visit their 3,000-square foot showroom at 7066-A Commerce Circle in
Pleasanton and see the latest in table decor, linens, chairs, tenting and more. The showroom
hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Drone videography on site. At the controls, standing from left, are Gary Bosley, “dronemaster”
Paul Richard, and Omega Video’s Thomas Herzog.
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national networks - whether broadcast, cable,
or satellite TV.”
The original focus of its TV commercial
business was in the San Joaquin Valley, in the
Tracy, Modesto, and Sacramento Comcast
zones. The company has since aired commercials on other cable provider’s networks,
up and down California.
In addition to doing commercials for businesses, Marketing Solutions Group has done
commercials for the Pleasanton Chamber
of Commerce, the Pleasanton Downtown
Association, the City of Tracy, and the
Walnut Creek Visitors Bureau among others.
On its website, www.MarketingSolutions
Group.biz there are checklists that explain
how to build a TV campaign, how to build
a commercial, and other considerations for
using the medium. There is also a video
portfolio of commercials on the site, which
show many different types of businesses.
In addition, Bosley points out that probably the least understood part of using TV
commercials is the size of budget necessary
to access TV. He says, “It usually comes as
a surprise, just how reasonable a budget can
be.” The “kicker” he says, is that Comcast’s
computers can tell an advertiser extremely
close as to exactly what exposure will be
attained by running a number of commercials
in a given Comcast zone, over a certain period of time on any set of networks (channels).
In other words, “X” budget will give “Y”
exposure -- to whatever target demographic
(women, men, homeowners, high income,
etc.) is plugged into the computer.
McKay’s Taphouse &
Beer Garden
Year-Round Outdoor Dining, Craft Beers,
Wines & Home of the Jammin’ Burger
252 Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566 S
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Come join us for a St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration to remember.
*16 Craft beers on tap that are
perfect for pairing with Chef Sam’s
featured Corned Beef & Cabbage.
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Creating new jobs, stronger economy
Visit us online at: branch.newamericanfunding.com/pleasanton
New American Funding – Your home is your biggest investment. You need an experienced,
reputable company. You need to find the right loan with a great rate, and you need to get it closed
— quickly. This is what New American Funding can offer you. We’re a direct mortgage lender.
Whether you’re buying a home or looking to refinance, we can help. Anna Ruotolo and her team
are experienced professionals with roots in Pleasanton and the East Bay. Visit us at 600 Main
Street, Suite E in Pleasanton, 925-718-1193.
For more information on our services, call 925-884-3844
Action 1 Properties – Action 1 Properties is a full-service property management company in
Pleasanton. Managing residential single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and multi-unit
buildings in the Tri-Valley and surrounding areas of the East Bay, we strive to provide professional,
ethical, and efficient service to both the property owners, and the tenants that occupy their
homes. We maintain a high standard of reliability and accountability giving owners true peace of
mind that comes with knowing their property is in the best hands possible. Action 1 Properties, in
business since 2006, is located at 2340 Santa Rita Road, Suite 9, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Visit www.pleasantonimaging.com for more information
Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging Center – Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging Center announces a
reopening at 5860 Owens Drive, in the John Muir Outpatient Center. The new facility features full
diagnostic capabilities and exciting equipment upgrades. New offerings include 3T MRI, perfect
for neurology, orthopedic, breast and vascular evaluations. Wide bore design, with an extra
foot of head room can decrease feelings of confinement and claustrophobia. 3D tomosynthesis
mammography delivers a series of high-resolution images of different layers of the breast allowing
greater diagnostic capabilities. These studies, along with CT, Ultrasound, Bone Density and
Fluoroscopy can be scheduled at (925) 467-1400. X-rays are performed without an appointment.
Most insurances accepted, including John Muir, Hill Physicians, HMOs, PPOs, workers’
compensation and Medicare, with competitive outpatient cash prices.
Visit our website at hr.block.com
Block Advisors – Tax preparation isn’t all we do, but our experience means we really, really
know how to do it right. You will get a one on one relationship, focused on the best outcome for
you. We will customize solutions and help provide strategies that go beyond your return. Here
at Block Advisors we prepare all types of tax returns from easy to complex to small businesses.
We welcome walk ins, drop offs or would be happy to schedule an appointment with one of our
experienced Tax Advisors. You can schedule an appointment at our office located at 3128 Santa
Rita Road in Pleasanton by calling 925.461.0152
Contact Austin Harwood at 925-899-2523 for more information
World Financial Group, Inc. – World Financial Group (WFG) is a financial services marketing
company that provides middle-income families access to time-tested financial tools that have
helped change the lives of countless families. The company’s independent associates, through
WFG’s affiliated companies, advocate the power of choice for their clients, offering products
from many industry-leading companies. World Financial Group’s primary goal and mission is to
ensure no family is left behind by helping them develop a financial strategy to achieve their goals
and dreams — whether it’s to send a child to college, buy a home, retire comfortably or own a
business. World Financial Group also offers the opportunity for people from all walks of life to start
their own businesses in the financial services industry. As an associate, you are an independent
business owner backed by the marketing and administrative services available from the WFG
Executive Headquarters. Additionally, experienced field leaders who have built his or her own
financial services business from the ground up offer ongoing support to new associates.
Email [email protected] for more information.
Visit www.johnmuirhealth.com/locations/outpatient-center-pleasanton
John Muir Health Pleasanton Outpatient Center – John Muir Health and San Ramon Regional
Medical Center recently opened our new Pleasanton Outpatient Center at 5860 Owens Drive.
The center is located off Interstate 580, and is a short walk from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART
station. Ample onsite parking is also available. At the Pleasanton Outpatient Center, the TriValley community can access a wide range of medical services – all in one convenient location
with most insurance plans accepted. Health care providers and services include: primary care,
pediatric care, Urgent Care (open 7 days/week), imaging, lab and more. Call (925) 224-0800 for
more information.