November/December 2011Events,

Services and

Amenities

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Microsoft Office 2010Introduction, Tips and Tricks Wednesday, December 14, noon–1 pm 2623 Camino Ramon, #175 (BR 3 Conference Center) Free, lunch included

While Office 2010 has a markedly different look and feel than the popular 2003 version, it’s actually much easier to use, especially once you attend this free lunch hour seminar. Bruce Campbell of Clare Computer Solutions (BR 6) will walk you through some of the biggest changes and provide some invaluable tips and tools to help you make the most of this powerful new version. This session is a must for anyone who’s upgraded or is considering an upgrade to Office 2010.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling Tenant Services at 925.543.0100 no later than Monday, December 12.

2011 Tenant Satisfaction Study We’re committed to making Bishop Ranch Northern California’s premier business destination. And the true measure of our success is your satisfaction. That’s why we recently engaged Kingsley Associates, the real estate industry’s leading research and consulting firm, to gather valuable feedback from our tenant community. We’re proud to share some of these top-line findings:

• 95% of Bishop Ranch tenants are satisfied overall, significantly exceeding the Kingsley Index benchmark (86%)

• More than 9 of 10 tenants would recommend Bishop Ranch to business associates and/or colleagues

• More than 90% of our tenants are satisfied with our management, maintenance and leasing services

• All of our building managers exceed the Kingsley Index benchmark for service delivery

According to Kingsley, “Tenant satisfaction at Bishop Ranch ranks among the highest we have seen in Northern California. It’s clear the management team at Bishop Ranch demonstrates a high level of customer service.” As happy as we are to hear that, we know we can always do better. If you have any comments or ideas, we want to know. Please contact Tenant Services at 925.543.0100 with your valued input.

Executive Profile

Dr. Harry Wong Co-founder and CEO, CASAHL Technology, Inc.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling

Tenant Services at 925-543-0100 no later than

Monday, December 12.

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Company: CASAHL Technology, Inc.

Year company was founded: 1993

Location (in BR): BR15

Business type: Enterprise software product company developing software solutions that allow corporations to integrate and migrate between the Microsoft, IBM and ERP platforms.

Business approach: We like doing it the old-fashioned way: best technology, support and minimal fluff.

Biggest challenge: Awareness generation and a tough economy.

Favorite tasks: It’s rewarding to work with the development team to plot out our direction solving current and anticipated problems. It’s also satisfying to develop a deep understanding of the issues faced by our customers and partners, and to pose the proper solutions that meet those challenges.

Least favorite tasks: Handling partner and customers complaints.

Source of inspiration: Great artists who succeeded despite great hardship such as Mozart, Schubert and Mahler.

Best way to motivate staff: Keep the staff informed of the current trends and get them to buy into that so that they take ownership of doing the right things to move the company forward.

Suggestions for young executives: Understand your company’s goal and go beyond your duties to help achieve that goal.

A goal you still want to achieve: To help the IT industry consolidate multiple collaboration environments to streamline operations.

Favorite pastime: Singing

Favorite stressbuster: Singing and performance

Favorite vacation spot: Lake Tahoe

Favorite music: Classical and opera

Favorite East Bay restaurant: Imperial Delight, Just Koi

Favorite cause: Helping classical musicians

EventsLet There Be Lights10th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Thursday, December 1, 5:30–7:30 pm 6111 Bollinger Canyon Road (BR1) Outdoor Event

A dazzling holiday tradition returns at this year’s Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration. Gather your friends and family for this wonderful event highlighted by sleigh rides, live music and, of course, the lighting of our beautiful 65-foot holiday tree, which over the past decade has become a local landmark.

Santa Claus is taking some time off from his busy schedule to make a personal appearance, so make sure to bring your camera for some great holiday shots. There will also be other fun activities for the kids—including a play area with real snow for those 12 and under—along with some of the area’s top vendors selling hot chocolate and other treats, and two stages alive with the sounds of the season. And because it’s better to give than receive, The Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano and the Rotary Club’s One Warm Coat program will be accepting your kind donations. No RSVPs necessary. For more information, give Tenant Services a call at 925.543.0100.

Here’s to Your HealthNew Fitness Studio & Exercise Classes 12667 Alcosta Blvd., Suite 135 (BR 15)

We’re celebrating the opening of our all-new Fitness Studio with a slate of great classes. Whether you’re a beginner or a fitness fanatic, we’ve got a class you’ll love! No hassle. No pressure. Just an easy, upbeat way to get on the road to a fitter, happier you.

Absolute Fitness Mon & Wed 5:30-6:30 pm Jazzercise Tues & Thurs 7-8 am Pilates Mon & Tues Noon-12:45 pm Simply Stretch Wed Noon-12:45 pm Zumba Tues & Thurs 4-5 pm & 5:30–6:30 pm Yoga Tues Noon-1 pm (6 wks: 11/8-12/13)

To view class information and to learn how to sign-up, visit bishopranch.com/tenant-services/amenities/special-offers.

Reaching Out, Giving Back Bishop Ranch Volunteer Day

On September 30, a large group of Bishop Ranch tenants joined with Habitat for Humanity to help our community—and our planet—by building new green housing in Oakland. It was a wonderful day of learning new skills, building great camaraderie and enjoying the satisfaction of doing a good job for a good cause. Several Bishop Ranch companies were represented, including Hills Physicians, Robert Half International, Bank of the West, Liberty Mutual and Account Now. We thank everyone for their hard work and support and look forward to making this an annual BR event.

California Academy of Sciences

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Where else on Earth can you find an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and four-story rainforest all under one roof? California Academy of Sciences is a place to discover, wonder and explore.

Bishop Ranch offer: Exclusive 15% Online visit calacademy.org/etickets User ID: BishopRanch Password: alligator

Jack’s Brewing Company

2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon

925.362.1059 If you haven’t been here, you don’t know Jack. Enjoy a vast array of hand-crafted beers, sports on more than a dozen TVs, patio seating and a full bar. Great for lunch or an after work get-together.

Bishop Ranch offer: 10% off all orders, including to-go

Fast Signs

2551 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Suite

113, San Ramon

925.820.2202 From decals to banners to trade show and vehicle graphics, Fast Signs does it all. Fast. Their full-scale digital graphic solutions are sure to meet your budget and timeline. Bring them your design or let them create one for you.

Bishop Ranch offer: 15% off all orders of $100 or more

Danville Bakery

221 Hartz Avenue, Danville

925.837.7844 A downtown Danville tradition since 1952, the Old Towne Danville Bakery offers delectable cakes, cookies, pastries and other divine deserts such as cupcakes, pies, rolls, platters and gift boxes. Yum.

Bishop Ranch offer: 15% off all orders

Ski ’n’ SaveSpecial Heavenly/Northstar Bishop Ranch Season Passes

This year promises to be an epic season of snow. Because for the first time ever, you can ski and board at two of California’s top resorts—Heavenly and Northstar at Tahoe—with just one discounted season pass.

Heavenly is just that. Straddling the California/Nevada border and offering majestic views of Lake Tahoe, it offers skiers and snowboarders an infinite variety of fun, from rolling glades to exciting terrain parks and technical steeps.

As a Bishop Ranch tenant, you’re entitled to exclusive discounts at businesses, attractions and events all over the Bay Area, including 50 restaurants and caterers, 20 hotels and dozens of services, from health and hair salons to florists and photography. For a complete list, visit bishopranch.com/special-offers. And remember, please provide a business ID to verify you’re a BIshop Ranch tenant.

Discounts

New DiscountsGrand Affaire

Not to be outdone, Northstar® Resort boasts 95 ski trails spread across 3,000 acres. And all new for the 2011/2012 season, Northstar has introduced a new backside lift, two all-new runs, and a sparkling state-of-the-art lodge.

Tickets available for purchase beginning November 18. Members will save up to 17% off regular lift ticket rates when purchasing through the below website link.

Best of all, your special Bishop Ranch E-Lift Tickets are good for both resorts every day of the ski season. Get yours today by visiting www.employeeactivities.com/heavenlynorthstar. We’ll see you on the slopes!

Space is limited, so please RSVP by calling

Tenant Services.

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Holiday Food DriveTuesday, November 1 thru Friday, November 18

Did you know that more than 1 in 6 Americans struggles with hunger, many of them right here in our community? Here’s your chance to help. Please support The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties by donating canned goods in any of the red barrels located in BR lobbies and courtyards. Our local Food Bank feeds up to 85,000 people in need each month, with an even greater demand during the holidays. Thank you in advance for your care and contribution.

Holiday Toy DriveMonday, November 21 thru Friday, December 9

For more than 50 years the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program has brought holiday joy to millions of underprivileged children. But the real hero is you when you donate a new, unwrapped toy in one of the specially marked barrels located throughout Bishop Ranch. Your donation will be delivered to a child right here in the Contra Costa County. What a wonderful way to brighten a holiday...and a make a memory.

Please note: BR Staff will empty Food and Toy Barrels every evening to ensure safe delivery to their respective organizations.

Holiday BazaarFriday, December 2, 11 am–1 pm Robert Half International 2613 Camino Ramon (BR3) Please enter through West Lobby

The Robert Half International Holiday Bazaar features a wonderful variety of fashion, food, accessories and more, all made by graduates of Women’s Initiative, a not-for-profit agency that helps high-potential, low-income Bay Area women start their own businesses.

What a great way to find the perfect holiday gift and give back at the same time. For more information, please e-mail Robert Half International at community@rhi.com. To learn more about Women’s Initiative, please visit womensinitiative.org.

VanpoolingThe Easy Way To A Smarter Commute Wednesday, November 7, Noon, 3:15 pm, 4:15 pm & 5:15 pm Bishop Ranch Transportation Center (BR12) One Annabel Lane, Suite 205

Vanpooling is one of the most relaxing, economical commute options going. And the more you know about it, the better it gets. That’s why we’re happy to announce this informative, no-cost seminar to introduce you to vanpooling’s many benefits.

This 45-minute session is designed for commuters who live at least 25 miles from San Ramon and are interested in forming a vanpool between home to Bishop Ranch. You’ll learn how vanpools are formed, organized and operated to provide an inexpensive commute option—especially for the driver—who often

The Christmas BalletExclusive 25% off For Bishop Ranch Tenants

Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek Friday, November 25, 8 pm Saturday, November 26, 2 pm & 8 pm

The Bay Area’s hottest holiday event returns with Smuin Ballet’s “The Christmas Ballet”, an enormously popular celebration combining beautiful and traditional performances with charming, humorous and sometimes daring dance pieces. And BR tenants can receive a 25% VIP discount! A little classy and a little sassy, this snow-filled extravaganza has something for all ages, from ballet, tap and swing to a wealth of dances drawn from holiday traditions around the world. Don’t miss this award-winning holiday dance spectacular. Call the Lesher Center at 925.943.7469 and mention the promo code Bishop Ranch.

Be SweetSee’s Candies Holiday Sales

Tuesday, December 13, 11 am–2 pm 2603 Camino Ramon, Lobby (BR3)

Wednesday, December 14, 11 am–2 pm 5000 Executive Parkway, Lobby (BR8)

Thursday, December 15, 11 am–2 pm 12667 Alcosta Boulevard, Lobby (BR 15)

Here’s your chance to delight all those sweet tooths on your holiday gift list...without fattening up your budget. For the ninth straight season, See’s will once again sell its Famous Old-Time Candies at Bishop Ranch, with gift boxes of all sizes available for discounts of up to 30%.

Mark you calendar and please remember: these delicious bargains are for purchase by Bishop Ranch tenants only.

rides free. We’ll also answer some of the most common vanpool questions, outline free assistance and financial incentives, and help get you on the road to an easier, greener way to commute.

Please note: This is an informational session only. You’re under no obligation to form a vanpool. Please register before Monday, December 5 by calling 925.830.0101. Refreshments will be provided to pre-registered participants.

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