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		<title>Launch for Life Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 10, 2011; 7:00 pm; January 17, 2011; 7:00 pm; January 24, 2011; 7:00 pm; January 31, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] Have you been looking to join a group of women launchers?
Are you ready to start a business, but need help launching it?
Look for ways to make money from home, and need a support system?
Stuck in your current job and need mentoring to help you SOAR into a new career?
Have a dream, and need assistance making [...]]]></description>
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<p>Have you been looking to join a group of women launchers?<br />
Are you ready to start a business, but need help launching it?<br />
Look for ways to make money from home, and need a support system?<br />
Stuck in your current job and need mentoring to help you SOAR into a new career?<br />
Have a dream, and need assistance making that dream a reality?</p>
<p>Join this 4 week long class with completely positive, non-judgmental, like-minded women who are looking for the same thing as we all are&#8230;. to launch.. to begin a new project..and to fulfil a dream.</p>
<p>This program is an unstructured, mentor based incubator. It has been designed this way so that ANYONE can attend and benefit! Whether you are a brand new business person, seasoned entrepreneur or want to launch into a new facet of your life. this four-week workshop is hosted by Brenda Dronkers is for you. Brenda will call in various business executives, resources and life and spiritual coaches to help you soar through this exciting time in your life!</p>
<p>No two workshops will ever be the same, because much of the time will be spent working on each attendees personal goals. Brainstorming will be an essential tool in this group, as well as an ability to be open, positive and encouraging to others.</p>
<p><a href="http://dronkersconsulting.com" target="_blank">http://dronkersconsulting.com</a></p>
<p><a href="mailto:brendadronkers@gmail.com">brendadronkers@gmail.com</a></p>
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		<title>NEW ECONOMY CONFERENCE &amp; EXPO: Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce</title>
		<link>http://www.pleasantonpulse.com/2009/10/29/new-economy-conference-expo-pleasanton-chamber-of-commerce/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ October 29, 2009; 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] NEW ECONOMY CONFERENCE &#38; EXPO
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 1:30 to 7:00 p.m.
CarrAmerica Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton

PROGRAM

TRENDS - 1:30 - Tapan Munroe, PhD
Nationally known economist, columnist, author on the subject ofinnovation as the best, and perhaps the only way for us to sustain our prosperity. Newest Release: What Makes Silicon Valley Tick?

WHO/WHAT GETS [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-154" title="Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce" src="http://www.pleasantonpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Chamber_Logo.jpg" alt="Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce" width="186" height="243" />NEW ECONOMY CONFERENCE &amp; EXPO<br />
</strong>Thursday, October 29, 2009 &#8211; 1:30 to 7:00 p.m.<br />
CarrAmerica Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton</p>
<p><strong><em>PROGRAM</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>TRENDS &#8211; 1:30 &#8211; Tapan Munroe, PhD</strong><br />
Nationally known economist, columnist, author on the subject ofinnovation as the best, and perhaps the only way for us to sustain our prosperity. Newest Release: What Makes Silicon Valley Tick?</p>
<p><strong>WHO/WHAT GETS FUNDED? &#8211; 2:30</strong><br />
Randy Williams &#8211; Founder/CEO Keiretsu Forum, the largest angel investment community in the world with over 750 members<br />
throughout the U.S., China and Europe, with investments of more than $180m in 200 high growth opportunity companies.</p>
<p><strong>OBSTACLES &amp; OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS &#8211; 3:30</strong><br />
A ground-up panel discussion moderated by Mike Consol, former publisher of East Bay Business Times, about opportunities and obstacles for success in a new economy; from infrastructure, facilities and real estate to capital, workforce and public policy.</p>
<p><strong>WHY PLEASANTON? &#8211; 4:30</strong><br />
Go behind the scenes with executives from Polycom &#8211; Leader in video, and voice solutions and services; Roche &#8211; World’s leading molecular diagnostics company; Workday &#8211; New venture of Peoplesoft founder Dave Duffield and learn firsthand about what broughtthem to Pleasanton, and what plans they have for the future.</p>
<p><strong>NETWORKING &amp; EXPO &#8211; 5:30</strong> <br />
Enjoy food and drink while interacting with peers and exhibitors. Get your questions answered about banking/finance, angel investing, intellectual property, accounting, entrepreneurial support/training, City services and more.</p>
<p>Registration: <a href="http://www.pleasanton.org/documents/NewEconomyFINAL.pdf">http://www.pleasanton.org/documents/NewEconomyFINAL.pdf</a></p>
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		<title>Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association Mixer</title>
		<link>http://www.pleasantonpulse.com/2009/07/20/pleasanton-chamber-of-commerce-and-downtown-association-mixer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 12, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] 

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasanton Downtown Association invite you to enjoy delicious food, refreshing beverages and great networking at our August Mixer. 

Wednesday, August 12
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by
A Touch of Health Day Spa
(outside on the lawn)
377 St. Mary Street, downtown Pleasanton



Enjoy a variety of fare from local restaurants:

	Amarone

	Barone’s

	Oasis Grille

	Stacey’s Pleasanton

	Vic’s All [...]]]></description>
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<p><img src="http://www.pleasantonpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Chamber_Logo.jpg" alt="Chamber_Logo" title="Chamber_Logo" width="186" height="243" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-154" /><img src="http://www.pleasantonpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/downtown_assn.gif" alt="Downtown Association" title="Downtown Association" width="217" height="187" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-239" /></p>
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<p>The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasanton Downtown Association invite you to enjoy delicious food, refreshing beverages and great networking at our August Mixer. </p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, August 12</strong><br />
<strong>5:30 to 7:30 p.m.</strong><br />
Hosted by<br />
A Touch of Health Day Spa<br />
(outside on the lawn)<br />
377 St. Mary Street, downtown Pleasanton</p>
<p><strong>Enjoy a variety of fare from local restaurants:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Amarone</li>
<li>Barone’s</li>
<li>Oasis Grille</li>
<li>Stacey’s Pleasanton</li>
<li>Vic’s All Star Kitchen</li>
</ul>
<p>Music by Toucan Jam Band</p>
<p><strong>Cost to attend is $5 for everyone (due at door) includes refreshments.</strong></div>
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		<title>Chamber of Commerce Business Trade Show &amp; Mixer</title>
		<link>http://www.pleasantonpulse.com/2009/06/28/chamber-of-commerce-business-trade-show-mixer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 8, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] 

Chamber of Commerce Business Trade Show &#38; Mixer

Hosted By:
Hilton Pleasanton at The Club
Event will be held inside the ballroom
7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton
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<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce Business Trade Show &amp; Mixer</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hosted By:<br />
</strong>Hilton Pleasanton at The Club<br />
Event will be held inside the ballroom<br />
7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton<br />
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