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Business networks — Pleasanton's largest employers, such as Workday, Safeway, EMC, Oracle, Thoratec and Roche Molecular Systems reflect the city's major industry sectors and are economic anchors that attract talented employees and additional business activity through the growth of the supply chain network and the creation of new, related businesses. Employment Centers Accessibility — Pleasanton's excellent accessibility to a diverse, well-educated labor market and proximity to the broader Bay Area market remains an important asset. A Pleasanton location provides access to workers throughout the region — especially the East Bay and the Silicon Valley — via the 1-580 and 1-680 freeways, as well as offering commute options via BART and ACE trains. This accessibility allows for mobility of goods and workers and is a primary consideration for employers. High-value commercial space — Pleasanton offers high-quality business districts with diverse types and sizes of Class A office, Class E. office, and flex space, and supporting amenities and infrastructure. At the same time, office and flex space in Pleasanton, and the Tri-Valley region, is much lower cost than central Bay Area locations. This combination of high-quality and lower cost provides desirable, high-value commercial space that's attractive to businesses across a range of industry sectors. Looking to the future, the city can continue to accommodate employment growth in existing business districts as well as new development on vacant sites. Business Environment Strong retail centers — Pleasanton's retail centers perform well, with the city commanding more taxable retail sales than any other city in the Tri-Valley. The types of shopping offered in Pleasanton are diverse, ranging from small boutiques and restaurants in Downtown Pleasanton to food and services in neighborhood-serving centers, to large, national anchors at Stoneridge Shopping Center. This variety of retail options in proximity to employment centers is a valuable amenity to workers, and to the city, as they patronize Pleasanton establishments throughout the work day cycle. Quality of life — Schools in Pleasanton's school district consistently rank among the best in the Bay Area and are an attractor for workers to reside in Pleasanton, and to employers as an indication of the future workforce. Leisure visitors are drawn to Pleasanton for unique assets including the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Downtown Pleasanton, recreational amenities and surrounding wine country. Page 3 of 6