March 2012 - Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce

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Business
Connection
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Ple a s a nt o n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e I B u s i n e s s C onnection
Strengthening the local
economy and serving
members for more
than 60 years
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Chamber to honor shining stars of the Pleasanton community
The Chamber 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
March 23rd at the Firehouse Arts
Center. If there was such a thing
as Oscar night for a Chamber of
Commerce, the Community Service
Awards Celebration on this particular evening would fit the bill.
The annual tradition by the
Chamber since 1962 to honor
these award recipients will see a
refreshing program change. You
can look forward to an evening of
culture and art, outstanding gourmet food, unique live and silent
auction items and lively entertainment. Guests will enjoy browsing
the featured art displayed in such
a gorgeous setting while feasting on the culinary delights of
A Tasteful Affair, a well known
local caterer.
The awards
presentation
will be held in
the state of the
art Firehouse
Theater followed
by the dynamic
entertainment of
Vegas style singers with dueling April Mitchell
pianos
play- 2012 Chairman of
ing your song the Board
requests. It’s a
night that just can’t be missed.
This is the chance for Pleasanton
residents to recognize, celebrate
and say thank you to the people
who work so hard all year long to
enhance the community that we
live and do business in. Award
recipients include:
Sensiba San Filippo LLP,
Business Philanthropy Award: For
businesses that have provided philanthropic service beyond the scope
of normal business activity.
Goodguys Rod & Custom
Association, Excellence in
Business Award: For businesses
that have made a positive impact in
the Pleasanton community through
their achievement within the scope
of normal business activity.
Pleasanton Community Band,
Excellence in Service Award: For
non-profit organizations that have
contributed to Pleasanton.
Bob Athenour, Distinguished
Individual Service Award: For
individuals who have contributed
to Pleasanton through exceptional
service to the community or philanthropic efforts.
The Dahlin Group, Green
Business Award: For businesses
that promote sustainable environmental business practices throughout their organization for the benefit of employees, customers or the
community.
Please mark your calendar for this
annual event in congratulating fellow community members and businesses with their achievements and
register at www.pleasanton.org.
Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging
Center offers technically advanced,
all-digital services in Rose Pavilion
San Ramon Regional Medical
Center is proud to announce the
grand opening celebration of the
Center, formally known as Insight
Imaging Pleasanton. The center
is located at 4211 Rosewood Dr.,
Suite 5, Pleasanton (Rose Pavilion
Shopping Center off of Santa Rita
Rd.). The celebration will be held
from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday,
March 29. Festivities include lunch,
tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by the Pleasanton Chamber
of Commerce.
In 2010 San Ramon Regional
Medical Center purchased Insight
Imaging of Pleasanton which currently operates as a free-standing
MRI imaging center. San Ramon
Regional Medical Center is a 123-
bed, acute care hospital, offering
inpatient, outpatient and emergency services since 1990.
The newly expanded 6,000-squarefoot Diagnostic Imaging Center
offers technically advanced, alldigital equipment in one convenient
location starting March 6. Services
include:
• MRI(1.5Tshortbore)
• CTscan
• HOLOGICMammography
• Computer-aideddetection(CAD)
• Ultrasound
• DEXAbonedensityscan
• DigitalX-ray
“We are pleased to offer these
diagnostic services in one convenient, free-standing facility in
Pleasanton,”saidGarySloan,CEO
San Ramon Regional Medical
Center. “The Pleasanton Diagnostic
Imaging Center was designed with
patient comfort in mind, and the
friendly staff is dedicated to providing patient satisfaction. Each room
in the facility promotes a serene
ambience to provide a calm experience for the patient,” he added.
Center accepts most insurers,
including Medicare, and most
recentlyHillPhysicians.Currently,
most patients can receive sameday appointments. The center staff
will handle all first-pass insurance
authorizations. Physician referrals
are required. For more information
and to visit the center, please call
(925) 467-1400.
Circle of Influence Members
Pleasanton Garbage Service
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Chamber honors
Shining Stars
San Ramon Regional
Scott Raty
Clean Energy
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Chamber Golf Outing
PG&E, Going Green
Consumer Showcase
Campo di Bocce
Business Spotlight:
Neptune Society
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California Collision
Business Spotlight:
Serene Care
Ribbon Cutting:
Viva Yogurt Cafe
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Can Am Plumbing
Pamela Ott
Business Spotlight:
Sohl Chiropractic
Employee Appreciation
Luncheon
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New Members
Renewing Members
Tools for Business
Success
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Ribbon Cutting: The
Ray Morgan Company
April Tradeshow
Travel to Italy and Cuba
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Ribbon Cuttings
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BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF
2012 Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
April Mitchell, Alameda County Fair
Association
Treasurer
Janet Yarbrough, Janet Yarbrough
Accountancy Corp.
Past Chairman of the Board
Tom Powers, California Financial Advisors
Economic Affairs
David Stark, Bay East Association
of REALTORS
Events & Activities
Jon Burchett, Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Membership
Pam Hardy, Ponderosa Homes
Directors
Jody Amos, Amos Productions; Curt
Anderson, Compass Product Design;
Joe Barone, Barone’s Restaurant;
Jon Burchett, Hyatt Summerfield
Suites; Matt De Pretis, Thompson &
De Pretis, LLP; Brian Gentry, Fremont
Bank; Pam Hardy, Ponderosa Homes;
James Paxson, Hacienda Business
Park; Janice Sangster-Phalen, Diablo
Meridian Realty; David Stark, Bay East
Association of REALTORS.
Committee Chairs
Ambassadors
Leon Gundersen, Select Imaging
Events and Activities
Jon Burchett,
Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Perfecting Plumbing Since 1972
Finance
Janet Yarbrough,
Janet Yarbrough Accountancy Corp.
Foundation
Roy Cook, Robert Half International, Inc.
Golf Outing
Steve Fast, Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty
EDGR (Economic Development/Government
Relations)
David Stark, Bay East Association
of REALTORS
Leadership Pleasanton
Joyce Shapiro
Can-Am Plumbing, celebrating 40 years of service
to the commercial/residential construction
industry of Northern California.
Chamber Staff
President and CEO
Scott Raty, Pleasanton Chamber
of Commerce
Manager, Communications & Special Events
Wendy Gutshall
PROUD TO CALL PLEASANTON HOME
Manager, Business & Projects
Kate D’Or
www.canamplumbing.com
Manager, Membership Relations
Dawn Wilson
Pleasanton Chamber Foundation
Board of Directors
Roy Cook, Robert Half International,
Inc.; Janet Yarbrough, Janet Yarbrough
Accountancy Corporation; Jon Burchett,
Hyatt Summerfield Suites; Jim
DeMersman, Museum On Main; Tom Fox,
Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty; Brian
Gentry, Fremont Bank; Brian Laurence, City
of Pleasanton Police Dept.; Tom Powers,
California Financial Advisors; Scott Raty,
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce; Joyce
Shapiro; Eija Sommerfield, Heritage Bank
of Commerce; Dick Stafford, Stafford
Consulting, LLP; Sandra Wing, Sandra J.
Wing Healing Therapies.
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.
Layout and Design
by Lili Cao, Pleasanton Weekly
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
777 Peters Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 846-5858 Fax: (925) 846-9697
www.Pleasanton.org
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Avoid trouble with state,
start East Pleasanton plan now
By Scott Raty
Chairman-Elect
Brock Roby, BKF Engineers
40th
Mar ch 2012
©2012
The longer Pleasanton waits to
start the East Pleasanton Specific
Plan(EPSP),themoredisruptiveit
will be to the day-to-day operations
of the City, and all the more challenging it will become to deliver a
quality plan.
The Pleasanton City Council
recently adopted a new General
Plan Housing Element to satisfy
the state’s requirement to plan
for our community’s fair share of
high density workforce housing.
TheHousingElementTaskForce
worked hard for many months to
meet the rigorous, court imposed
deadline. They, and all who contributed did an excellent job.
In the end a total of 73 acres
sprinkled around the city were
identified and rezoned so that
Pleasanton would remain in control of its own future.
Although the Housing Element
Task Force ranked properties located on Pleasanton’s east side among
the most suitable for high density
housing, the City steered clear of
rezoning any of these properties
until the East Pleasanton Specific
Plan(EPSP)studyiscompleted,as
per the General Plan.
To ensure the City does not find
itself in the same precarious position two years from now, when the
next round of high density zoning requirements comes due, the
City Council should start the East
Pleasanton Specific Plan now.
The EPSP offers a unique
opportunity for the creation of a
well-conceived mix of uses. Those
who own property in the EPSP
area include Kiewit Infrastructure
Company (50 acres), Legacy
Partners (312 acres), Pleasanton
Garbage Service (7.5 acres), along
with Zone 7, the region’s water
agency that owns several lakes.
There is great potential for meeting a variety of community objectives including trails, recreation
and possibly even a school. The
East side also provides the greatest opportunities for meeting high
density housing requirements
imposed by the State of California,
while minimizing impacts on existing neighborhoods.
Another very important element
in the EPSP will be the determination of a funding plan for, and
the design and construction of, El
Charro Road between Stoneridge
Drive and Stanley Boulevard. This
regional improvement will be a
significant benefit to all Pleasanton
residents.
At its December meeting the
Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend the
City Council begin the EPSP so
that it will be completed and
adopted by the second quarter of
2013, just more than a year from
now. In January the City Council
directed staff to propose a scheduleandworkplanfortheEPSPto
begin this year.
We hope staff returns to council
this month with a game plan and
recommendation to start immediately — there’s so much ground to
cover.
Chamber to help businesses
with clean energy information,
opportunities to save money,
grow economy
The Pleasanton Chamber of
Commerce is on the path to become
a clean energy leader. According to
Board Chair April Mitchell, the
Chamber just signed on to participate in the new clean energy
information hub called Chambers
for Innovation and Clean Energy
(CICE). CICE was founded by
local chamber executives to help
local chambers and member companies navigate the clean energy
space, spur business innovation,
and accelerate business competitiveness through clean energy.
“We believe that clean energy
is an economic development tool”
said Scott Raty, President/CEO of
the Pleasanton Chamber. “We share
a commitment to creating jobs and
removing roadblocks to economic
recovery, all while promoting the
unique resources that exist here in
the Bay Area.”
Chambers for Innovation and
CleanEnergyisworkingwithanetwork of local chambers of commerce
from across the nation, representing tens of thousands of businesses
of every size, from every industry.
“We’re thrilled to be a part of this
clean energy information hub with
other like-minded chambers of commerce,” said Raty.
“We’d like to help local companies save money and become
more competitive,” said Mitchell.
“Together, we can help build the
clean energy economy by helping our member businesses become
more energy efficient, supporting
incentives for local clean energy
projects and building a market for
the clean technology products that
could be developed, manufactured,
utilized, or distributed right here in
our region.”
Through Chambers for Innovation
and Clean Energy, the Pleasanton
Chamber will provide valuable information, tools and best practices for
member businesses to save money
and pursue local, state and national
clean energy incentives.
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Promote your business at Chamber Golf Outing
Sign-up before July 2 and be entered in a drawing for a foursome at Callippe
The Golf Outing is a perfect
opportunity to foster new business
relationships and promote your
products and services. You do not
have to be a “golfer” to participate
and there are other ways to join the
festivities. Be a theme hole sponsor
and interact with the golfers as they
pass by your designated hole. This
is a great marketing tool to increase
your network of business contacts.
“We enjoy being a theme hole
sponsor at the Chamber Golf Outing
because it’s great exposure for our
business. It gives us the opportunity
to see familiar faces and exposes us
to potential new customers. As a
community bank, it is very important for us to be visible at community events such as the Chamber’s Golf
Outing. It is truly a fun-filled day of
business development and marketing all rolled into one,” said Bernie
Billen, V.P., Business Development,
Valley Community Bank.
There are other ways to gain
exposure for your business
including: leaderboard sponsor,
receive recognition on sponsor
banner placed at Callippe on day
of the event, tee sign and digital
ad with company logo on all
GPS carts and print recognition in
rules handout and event program
or be a tee sponsor to support the
event and receive a tee sign with
your company name.
Join the fun on Friday, August 3
at Callippe Preserve Golf Course.
The tournament is open to everyone and golfers of any ability can
play. This is the perfect way to
thank your clients or build your
team’s spirit for the year ahead.
The day includes a BBQ lunch,
longest drive, closet to the pin
and putting contests. The tournament is a scramble format, where
the best ball of the foursome is
played. Entry in the Corporate
V.I.P. Challenge flight gives you for
2012 bragging rights and additional
prizes. The HopYard Alehouse &
Grill currently holds the title of
Corporate Challenge Champions.
To
download
registration
form, visit www.pleasanton.
org. Questions? Contact Wendy
Gutshall at (925) 846-5858 ext.
201 or [email protected].
Save Money and Save Energy with
PG&E by Going Green
Environmental stewardship plays
an increasingly important role nowadays in the procurement decisions
of both large corporations and small
businesses. Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) offers various
programs to help implement sustainable business practices that can
give your company a competitive
advantage in 2012.
One such advantage is operational savings. Cost reductions
achieved through the implementation of green practices in your company can help you operate more
efficiently, reduce operating costs,
and share those savings with your
customers. Something as simple as
replacing your lighting fixtures or
printing less paper can deliver real
cost savings. And you’ll reduce
your carbon footprint as well.
PG&E can help your business
develop and implement an action
plan to meet your short and longterm energy management goals.
It’s a service that comes at no
extra cost. For help getting started,
visit www.pge.com/mybusiness or
call PG&E’s Business Customer
Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.
Recent trends also show that both
corporate and retail customers are
making purchasing decisions based
on a product’s or service’s environmental impact. In addition, with
many state and federal policymakers
allocating funds to spur clean energy generation and energy efficiency
businesses, jobs, and investments,
entrepreneurs can find new growth
opportunities by identifying business and technology trends in the
expanding green economy.
In order for a company to successfully compete in the 21st century,
sustainability needs to be part of the
business plan. As a result, PG&E is
working with community partners to
provide small business owners with
its “Diverse Suppliers Go Green”
training, a technical assistance program focused on ways to become
more competitive by establishing an
environmental policy. It also highlights the advantages of adopting
sustainability programs; measuring,
reducing and reporting environmental footprint; and defining green
business opportunities.
To learn more about upcoming Diverse Supplier Go Green
Workshops, please visit www.pge.
com/diversesuppliersgogreen or
email DiverseSuppliersGoGreen@
pge.com.
Showcase your business in Stoneridge for a day
If you were offered an opportunity
to put your business in Stoneridge
Mall for an entire day to take advantage of roughly one-thousand Sunday
shoppers, would you do it?
The Chamber and Stoneridge
Mall are partnering for a second
straight year to present “Consumer
Showcase” on Sunday, May 20
from 11am to 6pm on the ground
floor between Macy’s for Men and
the Mall’s Grand Court.
“Last year’s showcase was a
great success for the 24 businesses
that exhibited their products and
services. We are very excited to
expand and offer this rare opportunity for a second time,” said Scott
Raty, Chamber President.
“The exposure at the Consumer
Showcase was a great way to connect with potential clients. We
received a lead from the event,
which later turned into a client and
we closed a deal shortly after. We
are looking forward to participating
again this year,” said Steve Fast,
Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty.
According to Raty, the showcase
is open to businesses who do not
compete with tenants of the mall.
“Also, please keep in mind that
we have a one-of-a-kind rule in
place too. For example we’ll limit
ourselves to only one real estate
company, one chiropractor, etc. “
As added incentive for mall shoppers to visit showcase exhibitors,
there will be a drawing for a $500
shopping spree awarded at the end of
the day to one lucky person who visits
the showcase and registers to win.
Cost to exhibit is $399 for
Pleasanton Chamber members; $599
for non-members. A nominal additional insurance fee may be required
of some exhibitors. Register online
at www.pleasanton.org or for more
information call the Chamber offices
(925) 846-5858 ext. 201.
(Left to right): Rebecka Jewell, Event Planner, Ben Musolf, Chief Operating Officer and
Lilian Steinle, General Manager, Campo di Bocce Livermore. Special thanks to Campo
di Bocce for hosting the first chamber mixer of the New Year. Their delicious food
and award winning wines are always popular. Guest enjoyed playing bocce ball and
networking court side.
Campo di Bocce to host
Senior Games Bocce
Tournament this month
Campo di Bocce of Livermore
is proud to host the Bay Area
Senior Games, the first California
Senior Games Bocce Tournament
on March 11-17, 2012. The
Games promote healthy, active
lifestyles for adults over the age
of 50. The 2012 California Senior
Games State Championships will
also be a qualifier for the 2013
Summer National Senior Games.
Campo di Bocce invites you to
come watch the games and enjoy
the fun. For a schedule of events,
visit www.bayareaseniorgames.
org/sports-bocce.
They have eight world class,
state-of-the-art bocce courts, traditional Italian Cuisine, and carry
a large variety of local Livermore
Valley and California wines. The
property boasts outdoor semi-private rooms facing the vineyards
along with a private meeting/dining room with wireless internet
and an electric drop-down screen
for state-of-the-art PowerPoint
presentations.
Campo di Bocce, 175 E.
Vineyard Avenue, Livermore,
(925) 249-9800, www.campodibocce.com Follow them
on Twitter at www.twitter.com/
LivermoreBocce or on Facebook.
Bu si n e ss S p o t l i g h t
Neptune Society clears
up misconceptions about
services they offer
The Neptune Society of
Northern California has been
providing alternatives in meaningful ways in honoring loved
ones for forty years. They provide
cremation and traditional funeral
services along with an array of
merchandise and final disposition
choices that others do not. Their
reputation and quality of service
at affordable prices and a simplistic dignified approach is what sets
them apart from others.
There are a few misconceptions
about the services they offer and
one of them is they only provide
scatterings at sea. This is not
true. Although, they are known
for owning their own scattering
yacht docked at Pier 39, they
assist families with a variety of
final dispositions of their own
choosing, such as, returning
remains back to family, or burial
at any cemetery which may or
may not be our own, including
National VA Cemeteries.
Another misconception is that
you must be a member to utilize
their services. This is also false,
although being a member provides many perks to the families
they serve, it is not mandatory nor
even a requirement for utilizing
our services.
For more information about
Neptune Society of Northern
California – Livermore FD1823,
contact Angie Apolinar, Branch
Director, 2177 Las Positas Court,
Ste. K, Livermore, (925) 454-1974,
or visit www.neptune-society.com
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Ri b b o n Cu t t i n g s
Mar ch 2012
George Osorio (left), Owner, California Collision, along with his staff recently hosted
a chamber mixer. It was a fun night of great music and networking.
California Collision turns
stressed drivers into
satisfied customers
California Collision is a respected company grounded in the belief
that customers are of the greatest
importance. With distinction in
the auto repair arena, California
Collision is a one-stop automotive
repair facility using only the most
advanced, state-of-the-art, stateapproved equipment.
With their highly trained
crew, California Collision has
the utmost respect for their customers’ time and budget. Each
employee and technician treats
their customers like family, thus
appreciating their time. No vehicle is kept longer than needed,
and if repairs result in a longer
stay, customers are alerted in
advance, with a knowledgeable
explanation of work needed.
All technicians are I-CAR and
ASE certified and trained in frame
straightening, body repair, expert
color matching, aluminum repair,
and adept in the ability to restore
your vehicle to pre-occurrence
condition. Being BMW experts,
our technicians have over 28
years of combined experience.
To make an appointment, call
925-484-0111 or for more information, visit www.cccollision.net
California Collision is located 57
California Avenue, Suite C in
Pleasanton.
B u sines s Spotlight
Serene Care offers residential
care for the elderly
Since 1996, Sara Solomon,
a registered nurse and her husband, Tilahoun, have owned
and operated Serene Care. Sara
and Tilahoun first moved to
Pleasanton in 1986 and still live
in town. Their three children
grew up in the Bacon Court
home, which is now one of three
residential homes Serene Care
operates in the Val Vista neighborhood.
Their elderly board and care
homes have a maximum 6 residents per home and are licensed
by the State of California. They
provide nourishing meals, programed activities of daily living,
manage medication, grooming
& service laundry in private
rooms just like a home environment. Specialized services
include hospice care, incontinence, & dementia.
Caregivers at Serene Care are
especially considerate and dedicated. Their low staff turn-over,
means that their caregivers get
to know their residents just like
their own family over several
years. They screen their staff to
ensure they fit with our caring
philosophy and perform criminal
and background checks.
Other services they provide
are arranging transportation for
outings to the Pleasanton Senior
Center, hairdressers, library,
and more. They provide free
cable TV & Internet. Serene
Care, Sara Solomon, Owner and
Administrator, (925) 872-6056,
www.sereneresidentialcare.com.
Viva Yogurt Café is a local family owned gourmet frozen yogurt and dessert cafe located on the corner of Hopyard
& Valley at the Hopyard Village Shopping Center, adjacent to the Pleasanton Sports Park. Viva features gourmet
frozen yogurt, Hawaiian shave ice, espresso, coffee, tea, assorted handcrafted chocolates, caramel apples, decadent
pastries, and custom designed yogurt cakes & pies. Viva loves to cater and specializes in fundraising for schools,
sports teams and charities. Viva offers free local delivery. Viva Yogurt Café, 3037C Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton, CA
94588, (925) 426-0886, www.vivayogurtcafe.com. Check out our Mobile site for updates and discounts go to: www.
vivayogurtcafemobileapp.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Roby’s are first husband/wife team
to receive Jenny Doehle Award
At the Chamber’s recent
Installation Luncheon, the coveted
Jenny Doehle Award was presented
to Anne and Brock Roby, graduates of Leadership Pleasanton, for
exemplifying the volunteer leadership skills and commitment to
community that are synonymous
with the program’s goals.
The Jenny Doehle Award was
established in 2007 to recognize
Leadership Pleasanton alumni who
take what they learn from the eightmonth program, and give back to
the community.
Doehle, a past business and special projects manager for the chamber, lost her battle with advanced
leukemia at the young age of 47.
She played a significant part in
making Leadership Pleasanton
what it is today.
In describing why the Roby’s
were singled out for the award, past
recipient Sandra J. Wing said,
“They helped make Pleasanton’s
E-Soccer Program –Exceptional
Children’s Soccer – a thriving program to give children with special
needs the opportunity to play soc-
(L-R) Past honoree Sandra Wing; Foundation Chair Roy Cook, Anne and Brock Roby
cer while developing team-building
skills, self-esteem and leadership.
To-date the program has helped
over 450 special needs children in the
Tri-Valley, and currently has over 100
players and 40 coaches involved.
The Roby’s were also singled
out for the volunteer work they do
Phalen and Marshall
receive outstanding
volunteer awards
At the chamber’s annual Installation Luncheon,
outgoing Chairman Tom Powers, California Financial
surprised Janice Phalen, Diablo Meridian Realty with
the Chairman’s Award for going above and beyond as
a volunteer leader for the Chamber.
According to Powers, Phalen was always willing to
step up and pitch in to help the Chamber. “She was
at numerous ribbon cuttings, mixers and 2015 Forums
throughout the year,” said Powers.
“Janice led all board members with most membership
in conjunction with their church,
counseling parents, teenagers and
special needs children.
Anne is a 2011 Leadership
Program graduate, and Brock is a
2009 program graduate. For information about Leadership Pleasanton
visit www.pleasanton.org.
referrals, and
even though
she doesn’t
play
golf,
she served
on the Golf
Tournament
Committee,”
said Powers.
C a r o l
Marshall was
also
honored at the Janice Phalen
Carol Marshall
luncheon as
Ambassador of the Year. Carol’s dedication and time
to the chamber outshined the rest. She is involved
on numerous chamber committees including the
Ambassadors and Employee Appreciation luncheon.
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Can-Am Plumbing celebrates
40 years in business
The year was 1972: Richard Nixon
was President, Liza Minnelli starred
in Cabaret, Frank Capilla opened
the doors of Can-Am Plumbing,
a construction plumbing contractor specializing in both commercial
and residential projects in Northern
California. Defying the odds and
besting all comers over 40 years,
Can-Am remains strong and a presence not only in the industry but in
the community of Pleasanton.
Now with sons Ron and Mike
involved in company leadership,
Can-Am has been a part of many
commercial construction projects
and residential developments in
Pleasanton over the years. Some
of the more prominent projects
include: Valley Care Hospital,
Pleasanton Police Station and City
Hall, Mercedes of Pleasanton, East
Bay BMW, Stoneridge Medical
Office Building, Alameda County
Court House, numerous buildings
in Hacienda Park and Koll Center,
The Gardens at Ironwood Senior
Housing, Valley Plaza Apartments
I & II, Avalon Bay Apartments
and numerous housing communities in Pleasanton.
Their list of references is a “who’swho” in the construction industry of
Northern California. Frank, Ron
and Mike are most proud of the
fact they can help their clients take
an initial vision for a commercial
project or residential community,
assist them with their pre-budgeting,
project engineering and construction
from the ground up to final comple-
The Value of Our Schools
We’ve heard a lot about education
in California lately, particularly the
impacts from lack of state funding
on schools from K-12 to community college to the state university
system. While I don’t have any easy
solutions to the crisis, I would like
to share why a well-funded educational system is important, and
why as a community we must work
together to support our schools.
The short answer: The quality of
the education we provide is a key
element in ensuring strong economic development in our city.
Here’s why: When company decision-makers think about whether to
expand in their current city or begin
to look at relocating to another town,
there’s a set of factors they consider.
Primary among those is the quality of a community’s educational
system. Employers want access to
an educated and skilled work force.
Companies also want to attract and
retain employees, many of whom
decide where to work and live based
on the schools their children will
attend. In Pleasanton, our schools
have helped keep our property values
more stable than many communities, and our schools are often cited
as why CEOs and business leaders
choose to locate here.
After all, think about all we have to
offer in this regard. The Pleasanton
Unified School District boasts an
outstanding API score, which measures the academic performance and
growth of schools based on test
results in English-Language Arts,
mathematics, science and historysocial science. Pleasanton’s overall
API score of 906 (of 1,000), ranks
PUSD at number 13 in the state for
unified districts, as compared to the
state average of 767. Another measurement, SAT scores, shows that
PUSD students—with an average
1760—far outpace the California
average of 1513 and the national average of 1500. Our students
excel in the sciences, with 90%
proficient or above, exceeding both
county and state and science STAR
scores and performing well above
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tion of the project. Can-Am then
assists all clients with warranty and
ongoing service needs that might
arise in the future.
Not only is their ownership now
in its second generation, but they
also have many employees who are
second generation members of the
Can-Am family. “We are now even
starting to see some third generation employees come to work with
us during the summertime when
they are on break from school,”
says Ron Capilla.
Can-Am Plumbing has come a
long way from its humble beginnings in Frank’s garage, to do business throughout Northern California
from Redding to Bakersfield.
Proudly they remain active in the
local business community and maintain their headquarters and primary
fabrication facility in Pleasanton.
By Pamela Ott
surrounding districts. And in 2011,
97.65% of our high school seniors
received diplomas, and more than
95% of those graduates continued
on to higher education.
Beyond K-12, we also have outstanding options for higher education.
Las Positas College offers curriculum
for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college
or university, or personal and professional enrichment, choosing from
more than 80 Occupational Associate
Degrees, Transfer Associate Degrees,
and Certificate Programs. Las Positas
College has one of the highest transfer rates in the system and excels in
helping students transfer to the state
university systems and other fouryear institutions. But the college also
serves a vital role in providing career
and technical training, benefiting
those entering the technical and paraprofessional work force and creating
workers with the expertise our local
firms need.
And
I’m
very pleased to
announce that
our higher education network
is growing as
P l e a s a n t o n Pamela Ott
becomes the City of Pleasanton
Economic
new home of Development Director
the East Bay
campus of the University of San
Francisco. This means residents and
workers in the region will have an
opportunity to earn undergraduate and
graduate degrees from the university’s
Schools of Management, Education,
and Nursing and Health Professions,
and then get hired by local companies.
Whether as parents, individuals, associations, or businesses, our
effort to support stable funding for
our schools is essential to the economic health and well-being of our
community.
Bu si n e ss S p o t l i g h t
Sohl Chiropractic P.C.
Dr. Sheena Sohl (left) and her staff
Sohl Chiropractic takes pride
in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to their patients.
They have a full body approach
which encompasses an assessment of the body from head to
toe. Their treatment includes chiropractic care, soft tissue work
and active rehabilitation specific
to each individual. They also
offer massage therapy utilizing
techniques such as deep tissue,
Swedish and prenatal care.
Dr. Sohl has been in practice
for over 6 years. During that time,
she was extremely fortunate to
have worked with different, yet
highly gifted chiropractors. She
has been able to further perfect
her skills and continuously learn
new techniques, integrating them
into a style that is all her own.
Sohl Chiropractic P.C., Dr.
Sheena Sohl, B.A.Sc., D.C.,
4439 Stoneridge Drive
Suite 200, Pleasanton
(925) 462-BACK (2225)
www.sohlchiropractic.com
Trade Shows, Corporate Events,
Team Building Events, Picnics,
Fund Raising Events, Festivals
Weddings & Family Gatherings
Let us help with your next
Company Event!
www.alamedacountyfair.com
ENERGY UPGRADE PLEASANTON
COMMERCIAL PROGRAM
PG&E non‐residential accounts will be switched to a Time Vari‐
able Pricing rate on November 1. Learn what you can do to reduce your electric usage before these new rates go into effect. From the moment you walk
through the door, you are their
priority. Their office offers a
complete and thorough approach
to their patients care. By incorporating a combination of
Chiropractic and muscle work,
they help to get you and your
body balanced and pain-free.
At Sohl Chiropractic, they go
above and beyond for their clients’
well-being. Not only do they provide a thorough approach to chiropractic care but they also genuinely care about their patients.
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PH#
925.426.7600
Employee Appreciation Luncheon
S AV E - T H E - D AT E !
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Employee Appre‐
ciation Luncheon is an annual celebration and an ideal forum to recognize and appreciate members of your staff. If you’re a business or building owner, property manager, or facil‐
ity superintendent, you won’t want to miss this FREE presentation. Topics include PG&E’s rate changes, energy assessments and monitoring, solar options, quality maintenance and incentive pro‐
grams, City rebates, and other commercial energy programs. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton RSVP Required: www.eup‐commercial3‐14.eventbrite.com This event is a great opportu‐
nity to show your staff you value them and treat them to a fun‐filled afternoon. Attendees will enjoy delicious food, fun and a chance to win some great prizes. APRIL 24, 2012
More details
to
come!
Don’t miss the fun!
Hosted by the City of Pleasanton For the latest event details visit www.pleasanton.org or call the Chamber offices at (925)846‐5858 ext. 201. Photos courtesy of Bella Luna Studios Photography
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M em bership Anniversaries
During the past two months, over 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.
December 2011 - January 2012
Fifty-one Years
Christesen’s Western Wear
Forty-nine Years
Der Manouel Insurance Group
Forty-eight Years
Pleasanton Development Co.
Forty-two Years
Jo Betty Allen, CPA
Forty-one Years
Alameda County Fair
Association
Pleasanton Ready Mix Concrete,
Inc.
Thirty to Thirty-seven Years
Gay Nineties Pizza Company
Can Am Plumbing, Inc.
Pleasanton Nursing
and Rehab Center
Bay Area News Groups,
East Bay
ValleyCare Health System
Big O Tires of Pleasanton
Callahan Property Company, Inc.
Livermore-Amador Symphony
Twenty-five to Twenty-nine
Years
Independent Newspaper
and Magazine, The
Ross Property Management Inc.
Hacienda Business Park
Child Care Links
American Cancer Society
Pleasanton Marriott
Encore Theatrical Supply Co.,
Inc.
Twenty to Twenty-four Years
Raley’s
Law Offices of James J Phillips,
A Professional Corp
Jack Hovingh
Keystone Adult Learning Center
Sharrell Michelotti
Cook, Disharoon & Greathouse
Fifteen to Nineteen Years
Steve O. Whetzel, CPA
ENT Networks Inc.
Barons Jewelers
So Unique Painting
& Decorating
Electro Imaging Systems, Inc.
Unisource
Westamerica Bank
Ten to Fourteen Years
Faith Chapel Assembly of God
Valley Community Bank
Residence Inn by Marriott
Pleasanton
Nancy Pennell
Pacific Valley Financial
Woodland Villas
BKF Engineers
Tri-Valley PC Medic
Turman Commercial Painters
Crown Trophy
Baywood Court Retirement
Community
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Total Business Care, LLC
Steve Mohseni – Remax/Accord
Five to Nine Years
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Steve McKinley, Graphic Design
Rental Housing Owners
Association (RHO)
Pleasanton Schools Educational
Enrichment
Monterey Private Wealth
East Bay SPCA - Tri-Valley
Farmers District Sales
& Recruiting Office
Corporate Games, Inc.
Sweet & Savory Cafe
and Bake Shoppe
Pleasanton Glen
Apartment Homes
Ericksen, Arbuthnot,
Attorneys at Law
Pleasanton Golf Center
Safeway, Inc.
Livermore Valley Performing
Arts Center/Bankhead Theater
UPS Store #3714
Pans on Fire
Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Wente Vineyards
St. Clare’s Episcopal Church
From The Heart Homecare
Diablo Prosthetics
& Orthotics, Inc.
Super Franks Fun Adventure
Pallesen & Butler Tax Service
One to Four Years
Non-Surgical Spine Care Center
Physical Therapy Specialties
Extra Space Storage
Agora Bistro
Neptune Society of Northern
California
Baci Bistro & Bar
Cafe Main
H&R Block
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Park Place Appraisal Services
Chamberlin Associates
Jimmy Harrington-State
Farm Insurance
Stacey’s Cafe
India Garden
Catholic Community
of Pleasanton
360 Web Designs
Soledad Garcia-Keller Williams
Tri-Valley Realty
JB Drafting & Design
StopWaste.Org
H&R Block
Total Computer Solutions - TCS
Ameriprise Financial
Services, Inc.
Two Men and a Truck, Inc.
Glenda’s Heart of the Home, Inc.
ABC Destinations
Foothill DECA
Pease Tax & Accounting
Services, Inc.
Renee Huber State Farm
Insurance
Sherpa Business Development
Dogtopia of the Tri-Valley
Olwin Landscape Design
& Construction Inc.
Amador Valley Chiropractic
Health Center
Edward Jones-Alynne Zielinski
Big Valley Termite Control, Inc.
Connecting Points, Inc.
Chianti’s Ristorante
Mar ch 2012
Ne w M e m b e r s
Business Class: Health & Wellness
Business Class: International Business
Tender Loving Care Massage
Therapy
Commonwealth Foreign
Exchange
DotComSecrets East Bay
Business Class: Business Consulting
Business Class: Dentist
Business Class: Professional Services
Performent Solutions
Amador Dental & Orthodontic
Lime Design Associates
Business Class: Internet Marketing
Business Class: Hospitals
BizPop, Inc.
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Business Class: Hair Styling Salon
Business Class: Technology & Internet
Salon Terra Bella
Venture Telecom, LLC
Business Class: Travel & Tourism
Business Class: Restaurant/Wine Bar
Chamber Explorations
Grape Times Wine Bar and Bistro
Business Class: Coaching
Business Class: Manufacturers Rep
Coaching By Meeta
Duman Associates
818 Main Street, Suite G
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Contact: Gina Moore
Phone: (925)202-8230
Web Site: tenderlovingcare.
massagetherapy.com
4115 Blackhawk Plaza C, #100
Danville, CA 94506
Contact: Edward Sanders
Phone: (925)413-7300
Business Class: Juice & Coffee Shop
Juice & Java Express
55 W. Angela Street
Contact: Angela Aloise
Phone: (925)846-0887
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: juiceandjavaexpress.com
Business Class: Carpet,
Upholstery & Floor Cleaning
Mortensen & Son
6398 Dougherty Road, #33
Dublin, CA 94568
Contact: Doug Mortensen
Phone: (925)829-7777
Business Class: Web Design
& Development
Your Web Programmer
4847 Hopyard Road Suite 4-152
Contact: Christina Edwards
Phone: (925)264-8188
Web Site: yourwebprogrammer.com
Business Class: Public
Transportation
Altamont Commuter Express
(ACE)
949 E. Channel Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Contact: Thomas Reeves
Phone: (209)944-6220
Web Site: acerail.com
Business Class: Orthopaedic Surgery
Bell Sports Medicine Institute
5000 Pleasanton Avenue, Suite 200
Contact: Alyce Henry
Phone: (925)600-7020
Web Site: BellSportMed.com
1000 Broadway #460
Oakland, CA 94607
Contact: Gary Chang
Phone: (510)267-2525
Web Site: comfex.com
5000 Pleasanton Avenue, Suite 110
Contact: Carol Thorburg
Phone: (925)484-4406
Web Site: amadordental.com
5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 335
Contact: Mandeep Taunk
Phone: (925)523-3096
Web Site: bizpop.com
101 East Vineyard Ave., Suite 123
Livermore, CA 94550
Contact: Tara Piaskowski
Phone: (925)458-4946
Web Site: salon-terrabella.com
2615 190th Street, Suite 200
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Contact: Kelly Ross
Phone: (310)372-3668
Web Site: chamberexplorations.com
Contact: Meeta Vyas
Phone: (925)963-0293
Web Site: coachingbymeeta.com
Business Class: Fitness Center
Curves
1991 Santa Rita Road, Suite I
Contact: Ginger Huizar
Phone: (925)600-9612
Business Class: Web Design
& Development
53 Longwood Court
San Ramon, CA 94582
Contact: Bob Lemley
Phone: (925)989-2260
Web Site: DotComSecretsEastBay.com
439 Montori Court
Contact: Maureen Carroll
Phone: (925)963-8596
Web Site: limedesignassociates.com
6001 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Contact: Sandra Ryan
Phone: (925)275-9200
Web Site: OurSanRamonHospital.com
4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100
Contact: Elaine Eigenmann
Phone: (925)400-6312
Web Site: venturetelecom.com
4469 Railroad Ave.
Contact: Donna Flavetta
Phone: (925)461-9463
Web Site: grapetimeswinebar.com
7567 Olive Drive
Contact: Les Duman
Phone: (925)426-6808
Web Site: dumanassociates.com
Business Class: Party Rentals
Pleasanton Game Truck
4365 Evelyn Court
Contact: Stuart Smith
Phone: (925)998-0734
Email:[email protected]
Web Site: gametruckparty.com/Pleasanton
Chamber provides resources to succeed in business
We’ve all heard that ‘time’ is the currency of the new millennium. In today’s
dynamic, technologically driven business environment, accessing information and resources quickly can mean the
difference between success and failure.
“That’s why the Pleasanton
Chamber of Commerce has added
“Tools for Business Success” to its
website says April Mitchell, Chamber
Board chairman.
“Tools for Business Success combines local, state, federal and best-ofthe-web resources to help businesses
start and grow,” says Mitchell.
Existing businesses can find many
resources to improve and grow their
business. There are many tools for
employers, including ergonomic and
wellness tools, hiring tools, links to
safety resources, a free employee handbook template, and more. There is an
employee email tool that lets you send
links to helpful resources or required
government forms to your employees.
Looking for help with government
requirements? Tools for Business
Success includes many government
requirements for new and existing businesses. There are tools to select a business entity and links with all the forms
to create the business entity.
There are links to local training
opportunities to improve
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M arch 2012
Popular Business
Tradeshows return
The Ray Morgan Company is
a California-based organization
that has been helping businesses
create and manage documents for
over 50 years. The Pleasanton
branch is the 16th location and
will be the first of three offices
in the Bay Area. RMC has a
long history supporting clients’
with their desktop printer fleet
management, fax server integra-
tion, electronic document records
management and multifunctional
connected copier needs.
For over 30 years, RMC has
been a provider of Canon imaging technology. Today, they are the
largest single-line dealer for Canon
in the Western United States. The
cornerstone of their success is the
focus on customer support and
customized acquisition programs.
The relationship typically begins
with a Free Document Technology
Assessment. Understanding where
and how documents are processed
gives RMC the ability to recommend ways to increase document
access and decrease document cost.
Ray Morgan Company Pleasanton
Branch Office is located at 7042
Commerce Circle, Pleasanton, (925)
400-4100, www. raymorgan.com.
It s not too late to sign up for these unique trips!
Cuba̶A once in a lifetime travel opportunity
June 28‐July 7 HIGHLIGHTS: • Old Havana • Cathedral de la Havana • Museo Fine Arts • Pinar Del Rio Vinales • Prehistoric Painted Caves • Cienfuegos •Jagua Castle •Trinidad • Sugar Mill Valley • Partagas Cigar Factory • Bay of Pigs Mu‐
seum • Hemingway’s Farm – Fina La Vigia • Cojimar Fishing Village INCLUSIONS: Round trip airfare from SFO • Air departure taxes • Cuban Travel Visa • Cuban Health Insur‐
ance (mandatory) • 8 nights First Class Hotel Accommodations • 19 Meals • Interactions & Admissions per Itinerary • Professional Cuban Bilingual Host/Guide • Hotel & Airport Transfers and Baggage Handling • Transportation by deluxe air‐conditioned motor coach PRICE: Starting at $3,899 per person double occupancy Tuscany ‒ Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Oct. 31‐Nov. 8 HIGHLIGHTS: •Full‐day tour of Florence • Full‐day tour of Siena and San Gimignano • Montecatini • Lucca • Pisa • Campo dei Miracoli • Cinque Terre • Chianti Region • Piazza del Campo INCLUSIONS: Round trip airfare from SFO • Baggage handling at the airport • Services of a professional tour manager throughout the program • 7 nights First Class Hotel accommodations • Daily breakfasts and din‐
ners • Deluxe air‐conditioned motor coach transportation for all transfers. PRICE: Starting at $2,599 per person double occupancy For brochures, itineraries and forms, visit www.pleasanton.org For more details contact Kate D’Or – [email protected] or 925‐846‐5858 ext. 203 The Tradeshow is a great platform for members to showcase
their goods and services and interact with new customers. Over 25
local businesses will be on display to showcase their services to
hundreds of potential customers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to
gain exposure, make business
connections and promote your
business in a cost-effective way
with your table-top display at
the Business Tradeshow. Exhibit
space is limited and will sell-out.
“The Pleasanton Chamber is one
of the better and most active chambers in the Tri-Valley. It’s important to us to keep our brand and
message in front of potential clients and the Business Tradeshows
allow us to build business contacts.
You never know which handshake
will make the difference in your
business growth.” —Ron White,
Owner of Sign A Rama Tri-Valley.
This opportunity happens twice
times a year in the spring and
fall at various locations. The first
Tradeshow will take place April
11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the
Pleasanton Marriott.
Sign-up for the Tradeshow
package and receive 20% OFF! April 11 & November 14 Business
Tradeshows for ONLY $312.
Single Exhibit Space is $195
members, $395 non-members.
Exhibitspaceincludestable,skirting, electricity and two employee
passes to the tradeshow.
Register online at www.pleasanton.org or for more information
call the chamber offices (925)
846-5858 ext. 201.
Now more than ever is the time
to take advantage of the Chamber to help grow
your business. Visit www.pleasanton.org
or call 925-846-5858 for an appointment.
Business Connection
Castlewood Country Club
Meet, Play, Relax, Return...
Summer Introductory Memberships
are back. New membership options
now available.
***OPEN HOUSE***
Saturday, April 14 * 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY! Contact Jami Rodriguez,
Membership Director, (925) 485-2239 or
[email protected]
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Mar ch 2012
C re a t i n g n e w j o b s, st ro n g e r e co n o m y
Venture Telecom provides business class telephone service utilizing voice over IP technology
that allows them to give businesses pricing and functionality that is superior to AT&T. Their
phone service will allow your company to reduce operational costs and expenses by giving you a
predictable monthly flat rate for local and long distance calls. Their phone service also includes
many other enhanced features such as: auto attendant, call forwarding to cellphones when out
oftheoffice,voicemailtoemailandmanyotherusefulfeatures.ElaineEigenmann,(925)4006312, www.venturetelecom.com
Salon Terra Bella is a full service hair salon located at the gateway to the PleasantonLivermore wine country. They are a Bumble & Bumble exclusive retailer and specialize
in Goldwell Color Line and Hair Extension specialization — NXS, Cinderella Hair, Hair
Addictions. They also offer wedding and special events services. All new clients receive 20%
offandcheckouttheirwebsiteorFacebookformonthlyspecials.SalonTerraBella,101East
VineyardAvenue—Suite123,Livermore,(925)485-4946,www.salon-terrabella.com.
Grape Times Wine Bar & Bistro is a place for the relaxed, easy going, and harmonious members of the Pleasanton and surrounding communities. Their goal is to provide a new favorite
establishment, whether you’re relaxing with friends and colleagues or pursuing a romantic
evening. “Grape Times” combines wonderful style and genuine hospitality to create a truly
unique experience. They are supporting Livermore Valley vintners and teaming with local
businesses to bring you the finest natural tasting lunch and bistro treats. (925) 461-WINE,
www.grapetimeswinebar.com.
The Northwestern Mutual has consistently focused on one ambition: to do the right thing for
the people who put their trust in them. They are a 154-year-old mutual company serving the
insurance and investment needs of more than three million clients. During their long history,
they have protected their clients and paid life insurance dividends every year since 1872.
They are the nation’s largest direct provider of individual life insurance — ranking 112 on the
FORTUNE500with$180billioninassets.Whenyou’relookingforhelpinmanagingyour
financialriskandachievingfinancialsecurity,theyareastrongcompany.Learnmoreabout
them at www.pleasanton.nmfn.com.
AJ Amstrup State Farm Insurance Agency celebrated the grand opening of his office at a ribbon
cutting ceremony held recently. AJ Amstrup is a third generation State Farm Agent who offers
completefinancialprotectionforyourautos,home,life,andhealth.Heisalsodedicatedtohelping his community with investment and banking services while providing an outstanding customer
service experience. AJ would love to help you with your needs and welcomes any questions or
calls to (925) 225-0550. You can also visit his website at www.agentamstrup.com.
Pleasantans tanning salon has been in business for 18+ years, and Angela Breitenbach has owned
for the last 3 years. They have recently gone through many renovations, which include the addition
of newer, high performance tanning equipment, a wide arrange of lotions and swimwear, as well as
sunless tanning options. They strive to constantly improve their salon experience and offer a comfortable environment for their clients. Pleasantans is a one stop shop for all your vacation needs.
Pleasantans, 4625 First Street, Suite 150, Pleasanton, (925) 846-8267, www. pleasantans.com.
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