1. Business Spotlight Interest

We’re launching a Business Spotlight feature to showcase Pinole businesses in The Pulse newsletter, with potential social media or website highlights. Our goal is fair and diverse representation across sectors, locations, and ownership types.

Would you like your business to be considered for the Business Spotlight?
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If yes, we’d love to hear more. Please fill out below. If no, please skip to question no. 2 

Business Info:
Tell us about your business: What products or services do you offer?
Please upload a photo or link to your photo (logo, storefront, or team photo recommended):
Share something unique and a short quote from you or your team about your experience in Pinole.

2. Business Check-In

We want to understand how you’re doing and how we can support you with resources or connections.

How would you describe your business's current state?
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What specific challenges are you facing, if any?
Are you having difficulty finding employees?
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If yes: How long have you been trying to fill open positions?
Would you like connections to any of the following resources? (Check all that apply)
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3. Workforce Insights

We’re exploring ways to support hiring and workforce development, including a potential local job fair.

Number of current employees (full-time equivalent):
Do you have any current job openings?
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If yes:
• How many openings?
• What types of positions and qualifications are you seeking?
Are there upcoming job vacancies (e.g., summer or fall) you anticipate filling?
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If yes: Tell us about your current job openings. What types of positions are you hiring for, the qualifications and skills you're looking for, and any challenges you've faced in finding candidates.
How important is hiring from the local Pinole community to your business?
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If important:
• What benefits or challenges have you experienced?
• Are there any strategies or partnerships that have helped you recruit locally?

4. Pinole Perks Participation

Pinole Perks is a City program offering digital gift cards to promote local shopping. Participants accept these cards like any Visa debit card.

Would you like to participate in the Pinole Perks program?
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5. City Vendor List Interest

We’re building an internal vendor list to hire Pinole businesses for City events and services (e.g., catering, supplies), supporting our local economy.

Would you like to be included on the City's vendor list?
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If yes:
• What goods or services can you provide? (Check all that apply)
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Do you offer discounted rates for government or nonprofit events?
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6. Pop-Up Event Interest

 

Are you interested in participating in occasional pop-up events during City of Pinole programs or events (e.g., festivals, markets)?
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If yes:
• What goods or services can you provide? (Check all that apply)
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7. Future Growth & Job Fair Interest

We’re interested in your plans and how the City can support your growth.

Are there plans for your business to expand in the next 1-2 years?
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If yes: Will you need to relocate?
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If yes: Please provide details about your future business needs (location, space size, etc)
If yes:
• Will you need to hire additional employees?
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Would you participate in a local job fair to recruit talent?
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How could the City best promote a job fair to businesses and job seekers?

8. Quarterly Workshop

The City is exploring quarterly workshops at the Pinole Senior Center with local business owners, our Economic Development team, SEALS, Bayfront Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations to discuss opportunities, challenges, and ways we can support each other. These would be 1–2 hour evening sessions. Would you be interested in attending, and if so, when works best for you?

Yes, I'd love to join! Preferred time:
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Maybe, depends on the details. Preferred time:
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No
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9. Contact Information

 

Business Name:
What is the establishment date of your business in Pinole? (Format: MM/DD/YYYY)
Please provide you contact information:
Your Role in the Business: