Join Stanford Blood Center this September in supporting the community by donating blood. Two lucky winners will each receive a pair of tickets to Usher’s concert at the Oakland Arena on Saturday, September 28. These tickets are prime LOWER BOWL tickets and include a premium parking space! Additionally, each winner will receive a $100 gift card for food and drinks at the concert. Visit stanfordbloodcenter.org/usher for more details on the drawing.WHEN: Donate blood now through Wednesday,
Levi’s® Stadium Renews Partnership with the ACE® train to Enhance Fan Experience with Special Game-Day Service Levi’s® Stadium and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) are thrilled to share that they will be renewing their partnership to encourage visitors to take public transportation to select events hosted at the stadium. The goal is to make sure that attendees from the Central Valley and Tri-Valley have a convenient, car-free option to reach the stadium with special train service provided
Assistant City Manager Colleen Tribby Will Become the City's Fifth City Manager in 42 YearsThe Dublin City Council has announced the appointment of Assistant City Manager Colleen Tribby as the next City Manager, subject to negotiation of an employment agreement. Tribby will become City Manager in mid-October 2024, following City Manager Linda Smith's retirement. Regarding her appointment, Tribby said, "I'm proud to call Dublin home and I'm honored that the Dublin City Council has chosen me to serve as
Reserve Your Space in the 2024 City of Dublin Holiday Gift Guide by September 25 To support local businesses, the City of Dublin is contributing to the overall cost of developing a local holiday gift guide to display the best Dublin has to offer.Local brick-and-mortar retail, restaurant, personal service, fitness, and entertainment small businesses are invited to purchase an ad at a significantly reduced rate. The City of Dublin Holiday Gift Guide is distributed to more than 35,000 households in the
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About the Opportunity: Situated in the heart of Dublin, Par 5 Golfing is a golf retail, training, and entertainment facility carrying major golf equipment brands and a state-of-the-art golf simulator and event facility. We have five-star customer reviews. This opportunity is for San Francisco East Bay only. Par 5 is looking for local business enthusiasts and entrepreneurs willing to leap from being an employee to becoming self-employed in the golf business without a huge investment. If that is your next
Did you know it is mandatory for employers with 50 or more full-time employees in the Bay Area to register with the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program? Even if your employer offers commuter benefits, to be in compliance with the Bay Area Air District’s Regulation 14, Rule 1, they are required to enroll in the program and update their registration annually. Employers can choose from five commuter benefit options: 1. Pre-tax transit benefits 2. Employer-provided subsidy for transit or
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, NOON TO 8:30 P.M. Splatter, the City of Dublin’s annual end-of-summer festival, returns to Emerald Glen Park (4201 Central Parkway) on Saturday, September 14, noon to 8:30 p.m. The multi-cultural event is equal parts food, art, wine, music, and dance from around the world. The evening will conclude with an evening dance party concert featuring Twist on Taylor (a Taylor Swift tribute band), at 4:00 p.m., followed by Mustache Harbor at 6:30 p.m. The grand finale will feature a
HOPE HOSPICE GOLF EVENT RETURNS WITH NEW FEATURESFundraiser supports dementia education, grief support, and other hospice programs Hope Hospice has opened registration for the 2024 Hope 100 Golf Marathon, this year with two ways to play. The dual event will take place at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton on Monday, October 21, 2024. Now in its tenth year, the Hope 100 offers dawn-to-dusk private play on Castlewood’s Valley Course, where up to 36 participants take on a challenge of playing 100
This is not a comment on the actual item or service you sell but in how you present it. If you’re not using your audience’s language and talking to a need they’ve identified, you’re fighting a marketing battle, and you need to change that today. Here’s why: Years ago, I worked with a client who used a term I had never heard before. She wasn’t selling to NASA or some market ladened in acronyms. It was a common audience, albeit somewhat younger than me. But when she insisted she was the leader of this
Sunny Portugal - February 9 to 18, 2025Single $3,699 per person, Double $3,199 per person** For bookings made after 8/10/2024 call for rates.Monday, June 3, Collette will give a presentation about trip and answer questions. Meeting will be held at the Dublin Chamber office at 6pm. Register here. Recording will be HIGHLIGHTS Lisbon, Choice on Tour: “Calcadas” Walking Tour or “The Way of the Cod” Tour, Belem, Cork Factory, Evora, Winery Visit, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Setúbal, Portuguese Riviera, Obidos,
As a business owner, you are well-served by collecting emails and running an email marketing campaign if for no other reason than to remain top-of-mind with your customers. When they’re getting emails from you with exciting news and great deals (who couldn’t use those these days?) they’ll get used to hearing from you and seeing your name. But you want to do more than just be recognizable and remain top-of-mind. You want your emails to drive purchases. Even if you don’t sell online, emails are an
Even with costs escalating, consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on a company's values. Sustainability and transparency are no longer just buzzwords – they're key factors influencing brand loyalty and attracting a new generation of eco-conscious customers. According to recent research, consumers sustainability demands are rising and customers are willing to pay more for it. Now is the ideal time to embrace going green for more green. It’s More Than Just Saving the
Small business owners and solopreneurs learn quickly that they must wear many hats. While this ability to work in every area of their business may save money in the short term, it doesn't take long to understand that multitasking can be bad for business. When your focus is diluted across many channels and business goals, you may find that you do a little bit of everything but never solidly complete anything. You spend a good part of your day putting out fires and starting projects and at the end may realize
Ask yourself a simple question—what’s holding your potential customers back from buying from you? You might think cost. Perhaps it’s ease of purchase (online ordering), location, or not knowing about you. But there could be something much easier to fix than cutting your prices, moving, or rebranding/launching a huge marketing campaign. While all these things are important—pricing, location, and top-of-mind recognition—there is something else you could be doing to get more people in your business. You
MARKET RUNS THURSDAYS, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26thThe seasonal Dublin Farmers Market will open for business on Thursday, April 4, at Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway. The Market runs Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., through September 26. The City of Dublin partners with Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association to operate the weekly market. Opening night on April 4 will kick-off with Multi-Cultural Night, featuring performances from Riar Academy of Performing Arts, WeDance, Pallen’s
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD) Chancellor Ronald P. Gerhard was recognized on February 22, 2024 with the Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award, a prestigious statewide recognition. It was presented to him by the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) at their 48th annual conference. First presented in 1986, The Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award was named after Harry Buttimer, a founding member of the ACCCA. The award
Under California state law, your property tax may increase due to “New Construction” activity. “New Construction” refers to any improvements to your home other than normal maintenance or repair. When construction is performed, the changed or new portion of your home may be reassessed at market value, thus increasing your property’s assessment value. How does our office determine market value of your new construction? If the new construction project is only partially completed on the January 1st
If you are interested in getting married in-person at the Clerk-Recorder’s Oakland Office, please schedule an appointment through our online reservation system or by calling 510-272-6362. You should complete the marriage license application online prior to your arrival. A maximum of 25 guests are permitted to attend the ceremony. Please arrive at least twenty minutes prior to your wedding ceremony appointment to allow time to check in. I am excited to announce that the Alameda County
For years now, marketers have touted word-of-mouth marketing as the most powerful, influential, and effective marketing out there. Business owners heeding this advice have begged, borrowed, and bribed people to review them. But it’s been an uphill battle for most. That’s because when customers have a good (or even great) experience, they are less likely to review a product or service than when they are disgruntled. What can we say? People enjoy mudslinging. To build greater customer loyalty,
In the summer of 2023 an American Flag retirement drop box was installed at the Dublin Camp Parks Military Center. The Military Center is located outside and to the left of the Camp Parks main gate on Dougherty Road. U.S. flags no longer fit for display, for reasons such as tearing, fraying or fading can be placed in the box during the Center's visiting hours, daily from 11:00 AM till 5:00 PM. As a joint venture with Dublin/Pleasanton American Legion Post 237 the box was built and installed by the
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the agencies proposed Wheels in Motion network expansion and service enhancements at the January board meeting. The preferred bus network was selected after careful analysis of community and rider survey results and stakeholder feedback collected through Fall 2023. The new network provides more community coverage and improves weekend service. For commuters, the most significant change will be adjustment of Wheels
Effective December 11, 2023 Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) will implement additional afternoon Wheels bus service for Dublin High School. A new 501A run will run later and add student capacity. 501A services East Dublin, traveling along Tassajara and Fallon, terminating at Positano and Valentano. This new 501A will depart later, 30 to 60 minutes after the first run. The change creates seating for additional weekday student capacity to accommodate the high ridership on the 501
Launching a business is a thrilling journey filled with possibilities and challenges. While no year is without challenges, the first few are particularly so for most businesses. Many naive owners think that if they can make it through the first year, their success is guaranteed. However, that isn’t the case. The first year actually has the lowest failure rate. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20% of small businesses fail within their first year. The failure rate increases to 30% by
Starting and managing a business is no small feat. While you may feel empowered to start a business or work for yourself, it can be daunting. You may be facing a myriad of fears and uncertainties. Unfortunately, there’s no magical time that they go away. It’s not like once you pass the five-year mark, you become fearless. No, you must work at that and leverage your resources. So, let’s explore the most common fears for business owners and the strategies for addressing them. One solution that can
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Do you have a limited marketing budget? Do you think what you can accomplish with your budget is less than ideal because you don’t have the money of a large company? While that may seem true, there is one thing you can do to really move the dial and maximize your small marketing budget. Sure, there are many ways to get “free” marketing through social media and growing your referral network but using funds in a targeted way can have a huge impact on obtaining more customers and showing the community who
While the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index reached its highest level of confidence since COVID in Q3 of 2023, there are still many businesses that are battling rising costs and trying to make every dollar count. According to the report, 33% of small businesses are saying the U.S. economy is in good health (up 9% points from Q2). The report read, “Small businesses also feel better about their own business health and cash flow: Two in three (66%) report that their business is in good
As an established entrepreneur will tell you, learning on the job is key to being successful at running a business. New entrepreneurs are bound to make mistakes, given the sheer amount of responsibility on their shoulders. However, instead of letting mistakes hold you back, the correct approach is to use them as a learning experience to make better decisions in the future. In this article, we explore a handful of common mistakes most new small business owners make and some helpful tips for minimizing and
In today's business world, it's more important than ever to keep up with the latest digital innovations. By harnessing the power of technology, small businesses can level the playing field and compete with larger businesses. Courtesy of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, here is a collection of great advice on some ways that small businesses can use digital innovation to grow.Using AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a thing of the future — it's here now, and it's changing the business landscape.
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and during the holidays, they need our support more than ever. A strong holiday shop local campaign can benefit not just individual businesses, but also the entire community. When you spend your money at a locally owned business, more of that money stays in the community. That's because locally-owned businesses tend to buy from other local businesses, and they're also more likely to reinvest their profits in the community. This strengthens the
It's no secret that we may be heading for a recession. And while that may be bad news for the economy as a whole, it doesn't have to be doom and gloom for your small business. With a little preparation, you can weather any economic downturn and come out the other side stronger than ever. Here's how courtesy of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce:Resist Layoffs A recession can be a tough time for any business. Orders dry up, customers disappear and profits dwindle. In response, many companies take the drastic
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