Farewell Letter from Kathy Fanning
16 Year San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Employee

Dear San Ramon Chamber of Commerce and Community Members -
It is with mixed emotions that I announce to you today my retirement from this amazing organization. After almost 16 years of serving as your Director of Events, and most recently as Interim President/CEO, I will travel to Europe this summer and return to a new opportunity closer to home (which is now in Sacramento).
One of the most rewarding experiences of my career was organizing our bi-annual Business Expo and Mixer, which brought together hundreds of local businesses each and every year. I loved seeing the creativity and diversity of our business community and the connections and opportunities created through these events.
In addition, a big and fulfilling aspect of my job was hosting government events, such as the annual State of the City Address, which gave me the opportunity to work closely with our city leaders and officials. I enjoyed facilitating dialogue and collaboration between the public and private sectors and showcasing the achievements and vision of our city.
I am extremely grateful to have had the privilege of working with so many smart, passionate, and dedicated people. You have taught me so much, inspired me every day, and made me very proud to have been a big part of building and strengthening our wonderful San Ramon business community.
A huge thanks to Stewart Bambino, the City of San Ramon, our Board of Directors, our Ambassadors, and our Chamber Members for their trust and support over the years. You have been invaluable allies and friends in my journey, and I appreciate your support and alliance—more than you know.
As I leave the Chamber, I take with me countless fond memories and some forever friendships. I will always cherish the time I spent here and I will always be rooting for the Chamber's continued success. You have made a positive impact in my life, and I hope that I have made one in yours.
It has been an honor and a pleasure.
Sincerely,
Kathy Fanning

The San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Welcomes
Heidi Kenniston-Lee as New President/CEO

San Ramon, California – Heidi Kenniston-Lee has been named the new President/CEO of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce.
 
Kenniston-Lee is a 27-year San Ramon resident with deep ties to the San Ramon community having served as Chair of the San Ramon Parks and Community Services Commission, Manager of the TRAFFIX traffic congestion relief program, Co-Chair of San Ramon 150 and as a newly elected Director of the Leadership San Ramon Valley Board. In 2017, she was named Citizen of the Year by the San Ramon Chamber and a Tri-Valley Hero by Pleasanton Weekly / DanvilleSanRamon.com. With background in both the public and private sectors, Kenniston-Lee has extensive experience in event planning, community relations, communications and governmental affairs.
 
Regarding her new post, Kenniston-Lee shared, “San Ramon is a thriving community where people want to live, work and do business. I am truly excited about this opportunity to position the Chamber as a stronger stakeholder in our community – to give San Ramon businesses the support, visibility and voice they need to succeed.”
 
According to San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Mino Sastry, “This is an exciting time for San Ramon business and we are confident that Heidi has the enthusiasm, knowledge, skills and vision to help usher the Chamber and its member businesses into a new era of impact and success.”

Heidi's first day with the Chamber starts on Wednesday, July 5th and she can be reached at via phone at 925-242-0600 or via email [email protected].
Please help us give Heidi a very warm welcome to the San Ramon Chamber!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Hootenanny at the Forest Home Farms Historic Park in San Ramon!
Everyone had a Rootin' Tootin' Good Time!

Thank you so much to our attendees, food and wine vendors who attended our Hootenanny at the Forest Home Farms Historic Park last week. Thanks also to the San Ramon Historic Foundation for your partnership and to the City of San Ramon for all of your help! In addition, we would like to thank Judy Lloyd at the Danville Area Chamber for loaning us Jaxen Spurs for the evening (he is an amazing musician)! Also, Franette Armstrong did a wonderful job of teaching some of our attendees to line dance, and wow . . . was that fun! We hope to
see y'all again at the Farm sometime next Summer!

Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets are now available for the "State of the County" Luncheon
with District 2 Supervisor, Candace Andersen
Thursday, July 27, 2023
11:30am to 1:30pm
Crow Canyon Country Club
711 Silver Lake Drive ~ Danville
Individual Tickets are $75 for Chamber Members. Purchase tickets HERE.

Contact the Chamber offices to take advantage of our sponsorship opportunities: 925-242-0600 or email Heidi Kenniston-Lee.
Thank you to our Current Sponsors!