Walnut Creek – Danville – San Ramon – Concord – Dublin – Pleasanton – Heck, all of the East Bay and across the bridges into the San Francisco peninsula – that's where my friends Greg & Holly Beck will soon be delivering festive balloon decorations for holiday parties. 

The Balloonman celebrates their 19th year in business this month. What began as a part-time business venture has grown into a vibrant small business that helped a couple of young parents to buy a home in Walnut Creek and raise three children. You wouldn't think balloons could be complicated, but spend just a couple of hours in their office and you will be looking for an exit door to return to a world of sanity and normalcy. The phone does not rest!

Did you know that there are certifications in balloon decor? These guys once did a design for Japan Airlines recreating their logo with about a zillion balloons. They also launched a car into the stratosphere (accidentally) when a display for the opening of the Broadway Plaza parking garage in Walnut Creek broke loose after the ceremonies. We heard a rumor that it was recently found on a deserted island by Caribbean lifestyle sleuth Jim Walberg.

Greg and Holly must be doing something right. You don't survive and build a thriving small business in the highly competitive East Bay area without being good at what you do and providing exceptional customer service. Holly tells me the balloon part is the easy part (in most cases), it's the logistics that make them heroes to their clients. It seems (can you believe it?) that many, many jobs are last minute rushes. The Balloonman excels at delivering the goods in a pinch.

In case you can't tell, I like these guys. They are very special friends and damn nice people. I want you to give them your business. They've done every kind of party and event you can think of and many that would never cross your mind.

Whether you're booking the Blackhawk Country Club, the Crow Canyon Country Club, the Marriott, The Faz, the Lafayette Park Hotel or AT&T Park – the Balloonman can help make your event special. I can't believe some of the things they can do with balloons! 

Note: 925-934-3186 – The Balloonman