Business Promotion
The City of Pleasanton values its business community and celebrates national, regional and local business promotions throughout the year.
Gift Pleasanton
Gift Pleasanton eGift cards are a great way to shop local and celebrate everything our community has to offer. These eGift cards can be redeemed at participating retail, dining, and service businesses, making them the perfect gift for any occasion.
The 2024 Holiday Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) promotion was a tremendous success, generating over $31,900 in gift card sales and driving local spending throughout the season. Although the bonus card promotion has concluded, Gift Pleasanton eGift cards remain a great way to support local businesses.
Local businesses can easily register and accept Gift Pleasanton eGift cards to attract new customers and boost sales.
Purchase Gift Pleasanton eGift Cards: www.inpleasanton.com
Interested in registering your business? Sign up here: bit.ly/GiftPleasantonBiz
Download Toolkit: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on activating your business, redeeming eGift cards, avoiding common mistakes, and effective marketing strategies.
Download How to Redeem (One-Pager): A printable reference document for employees to keep in-store, ensuring a smooth redemption process for customers.
Media Kit – Promotional materials to help spread the word about Gift Pleasanton.
Download Social Graphics: Facebook Graphic • Instagram Graphic • Stories Graphic • X (Twitter) Graphic
Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season kicks off after Thanksgiving with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday in between—one of the busiest times of the year for retailers. Small Business Saturday is a dedicated day to support small businesses and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit that drives them.
Pleasanton is home to more than 3,350 small businesses, which collectively employ over 32,000 people. Whether you’re shopping, dining, or using local services, your support makes a difference. Save the date for Saturday, November 29, 2025, and celebrate the businesses that help make our community thrive!
Pleasanton Business Anniversary Recognition
Annually, the City of Pleasanton recognizes Pleasanton-based businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries. We – as an organization and a community – recognize the caliber and commitment of our businesses and their contribution to the quality of life enjoyed in Pleasanton through the goods and services they provide our community and the residents they employ. Milestone anniversaries for 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years are recognized each year in the fall/winter.