Progress Magazine March 2021

Modesto Chamber oF COMMERCE

VOL. 42 | ISSUE 3 | march 2021

Oak Valley Community Bank Economic Update Anniversaries

We’ve Got You Covered SINCE 1867

In times of uncertainty, it is nice to know who you can count on. Bank of Stockton has been a source of

strength and stability for more than a century and a half. We’ve helped generations of families and businesses through good times and tough times. We will always be here for our customers and our communities. All of our branches remain open with our staff of friendly professionals ready to help. As uncertain times continue, rely on us! We’ve got you covered when it comes to your banking and financial needs.

bankofstockton.com

2

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

IN MODESTO 1302 J St. & 4204 Dale Rd.

Mission Statement

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to serving the greater Modesto Area, regional businesses and community prosperity through advocacy, collaboration, access to leaders, economic development, connectivity and business education.

march 2021 | CONTENTS

Executive Committee Chairman

Michael Gaffney, PG&E

Past Chairman

Steve Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc.

Vice Chair, External Operations Michael Moradian Jr. Peace of Mind Pest Control

Vice Chair, Internal Operations, Treasurer

Oak Valley Community Bank

Patricia Gillum Pat Gillum CPA

10

board of Directors

Garrett Ardis- Huff Construction Company Inc. Dennis Bettencourt- Blue Diamond Growers Brad Blakeley, Edward Jones Investments Kirstie Boyett, The State Theater David Halvorson Jr.- American Chevrolet Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Brian McDermott, Team S.O.S DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice Inc. Kymber Miller- Sysco Central California Inc. Eric Nielsen, Gianelli Nielsen Peggy O'Donnell, Mid-Valley Productions Jason Pineda, Freshpoint Inc. Bill Robinson, Principal Financial Group Dejune Shelton- Modesto Junior College Madhu Singh, Bank of Stockton Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank John Villines- Modesto Gospel Mission

COMMUNITY

Air Quality Update

13

President & CEO

Trish Christensen Modesto Chamber of Commerce tchristensen@modchamber.org

4

CEO Message

6

Calendar

ADvocacy

16

Water Committee

18

League Of Cities

RELATIONSHIPS

Publisher: Modesto Chamber of Commerce

209.577.5757 • Progress@ModChamber.org www.ModChamber.org

23

Milestone Members

24

People On The Move

Distribution: 209 Magazine

EDUCATION

Advertising Sales:

26

Chamber U

Graphic Design: 209 Magazine

209.634.9141 • www.209magazine.com

Printer: 209 Magazine

Valley First Credit Union

21

209.634.9141 • hvanderveen@209magazine.com 209.634.9141

crogers@oakdaleleader.com 209.845.4074 © Copyright 2021 Modesto Chamber of Commerce.

Some parts of this magazine may be reproduced or reprinted, however, we require that permission be obtained in writing.

209.577.5757, Progress@ModChamber.org

Staff: Administrative Assistant, Hope Gyorfi Administrative Assistant, Jolene Camarena Events Coordinator, Felicia Lopez Membership Coordinator, Sabrinna Gonzales Staff Accountant, Jaime Lastra

SERVICE Valley Builders

28

30

Leadership Series

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in

this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce.

Community Foundation

29

PROGRESS MAGAZINE 1114 J Street • Modesto, CA 95354 209. 577.5757 • Fax 209. 577.2673 www.ModChamber.org • Progress@ModChamber.org

march 2021

3

A Message From The President & CEO Springing To Life

By Trish Christensen

M

arch is one of my favorite months of the year.

March brings the official start to spring, which is typically exploding in color and renewed life cycles all month long. We see lawns turning green quickly from the rain that has fallen, and the scent of fresh mowed grass begins to fill the weekend air. We see and hear birds all around us. We witness more children and families venturing outside to play, laugh, and absorb the warmth of the sun.

This renewal fits much of what is taking place around us in our community. Businesses are pushing to be more open.

Staff presence and engagement is beginning to rebalance.

Seeing people walk from an office to the bank or to pick up lunch is returning. Even through masks, its obvious people are smiling as they pass one another again. Sure, this is somewhat of a sign that we have grown more accustomed to this virus-cautious world we live in, but it is just as much a sign that we are shifting into what feels more normal to us. We are surviving a pandemic, and a renewed life cycle is taking hold.

community

We hope you enjoy the great content in this issue which came from members in our financial and banking sector.

Getting stories, information, and insight from those who specialize in, and who live and breathe in a theme is so valuable. We all know the finance and banking world has been deeply entrenched in providing support and resources, and often lifelines, to our small business community since the start of the pandemic. They have often made all the difference a business needed to keep their doors open or staff intact. I anticipate we will find each submission very interesting.

4

We have been talking for months about our Inspire Youth Inspire Dreams platform. Discussion on this concept began in October of 2019.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

The Business and Education Committee originally had an in person, busing youth to a venue, dedicated vendor space which could be an interactive, hands-on experience for students in mind. Our overall goal being to spark interest and intrigue in sixth graders whether college bound, trade, tech, or certification bound. To show them what types of future careers exist for them – right here in our own community. COVID came and we grappled with pivot after pivot after pivot, but an incredible group of partners came together, and we could not be more excited about what we are about to deliver - virtually. We will hand this over to teachers to share with their students by early April. Watch for samples of this to play on our social media streams soon after.

Other things to look for within these pages is information on the formation and launch of our Water Committee.

This group will meet in March and become a monthly or bimonthly committee meeting. Chamber University has been expanded to cover 800+ trainings or retraining courses within 14 unique divisions. There are discounted rates for Chamber Members, but this is open to anyone. At the time of writing this, we have five businesses now fully certified with the California Green Business Network, Stanislaus certification, and seven others in the process of earning their certification. Please contact us to join this sustainability effort.

Finally, we have our annual award winners chosen!

Announcements and presentations will be done in March and highlighted in the April edition. Stay tuned to see who won and in what category … so many impressive award winners came from the 2020 year, regardless of a pandemic.

You can’t keep greatness down in Stanislaus County 😊 With warm regards, Trish

MISSION The Modesto Chamber of Commerce to serving theArea, greater MISSIONSTATEMENT: STATEMENT: The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is dedicatedistodedicated serving the greater Modesto regional businesses community prosperity through advocacy, collaboration, access to leaders, MISSION The Modesto Chamber of Commerce isthrough dedicated to serving the greater Modesto Area,STATEMENT: regional and businesses and community prosperity advocacy, collaboration, economic development, connectivity and business education.

Modesto Area,economic regional businesses and community prosperity through advocacy, collaboration, access to leaders, development, connectivity and business education.

Toour execute our adopted mission have developed an acronym that helps keep us focused. access to leaders, economic connectivity and business education.

That To execute adopted mission we development, havewe developed an acronym that helps keep us focused.

That acronym is “CARES: Community, Advocacy, Relationships, Education and Service.” acronym is “CARES: Community, Relationships, Education andkeep Service.”

That To execute our adopted missionAdvocacy, we have developed an acronym that helps us focused. acronym is “CARES: Community, Advocacy, Relationships, Education and Service.”

COMMUNITY

EDUCATION

COMMUNITY

EDUCATION

At its heart the Modesto Chamber is a community of likeminded

The Chamber serves the education community by hosting the

business owners who share the vision for enjoying a thriving economy

annual State of Business and Education event, by fund-raising for local

and creating and maintaining our community as a vibrant place to live,

students at the Ag Aware and Harvest Luncheon annual series, and

work and play. The Modesto Chamber is the go-to resource and

partnering with local schools and colleges to train and educate young

At its heart the Modesto Chamber is a community of likeminded

business owners who share the vision for enjoying a thriving economy

and creating and maintaining our community as a vibrant place to live,

work and play. The Modesto Chamber is the go-to resource and

The Chamber serves the education community by hosting the

annual State of Business and Education event, by fund-raising for local

students at the Ag Aware and Harvest Luncheon annual series, and partnering with local schools and colleges to train and educate young

facilitator of ideas and communication for nonprofits, governmental men and women, all in keeping with our pledge to help provide a ready facilitator of ideas and communication for nonprofits, governmental men and women, all in keeping with our pledge to help provide a ready

agencies, and community leaders.

More More than than just ajust business club,club, the the workforce the Chamber Chamber agencies, and community leaders. a business workforcetotoserve serve local local employers. employers. Additionally, Additionally, the Modesto Chamber strives to affect its environment for positive educates its members on practical solutions and best practices through Modesto Chamber strives to affect its environment for positive educates its members on practical solutions and best practices through transformation by supporting change agents in the community. its Progress Magazine articles, monthly Chamber University and Seeds transformation by supporting change agents in the community. its Progress Magazine articles, monthly Chamber University and Seeds ofof Success speaker monthlycommittee committee Success speakerseries, series,workshops workshops and and seminars, seminars, monthly meetings, and SCORE counseling. meetings, and SCORE counseling.

ADVOCACY ADVOCACY

SERVICE SERVICE

Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and many of our topical

Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and many of our topical

committees, such as Economic Development and Government

committees, such as Economic Development and Government

Relations, are engaged and proactively representing our members by

Relations, are engaged and proactively representing our members by

The Chamber believes in service to the community and to its

The Chamber believes in service to the community and to its members. The Chamber Board and staff are active on many nonprofit

addressing business initiatives, addressing issues in our community members. The Chamber Board and staff are active on many nonprofit and government committees, donating their business expertise, time

addressing issues in our community and business working toinitiatives, relieve theaddressing regulatory burdens businesses endure due

and working toand relieve regulatory The burdens businesses due as to local statethe governments.

Modesto Chamberendure gets results, to local shown and state Modestomore Chamber gets results, as by governments. recent victoriesThe in forming rational ADA legislation, shown by recent avictories in measure, forming electing more rational legislation, defeating no-growth businessADA friendly candidates, working alongside otherselecting to passbusiness Measure L, a candidates, local self-help defeating a no-growth measure, friendly measure, for our workingtransportation alongside others to and passchampioning Measure L,fora more local water self-help agribusiness, industry citizens. By working together, transportation measure, andand championing for more waterour formembers our are stronger together than they ever be on their own. agribusiness, industry and citizens.

Bycould working together, our members

are stronger together than they could ever be on their own.

RELATIONSHIPS

RELATIONSHIPS

The Modesto Chamber specializes in building relationships among business and serving as the nexus to businesses, nonprofit

The Modesto Chamber in building relationships and specializes governmental agencies.

We hostamong monthly organizations, businessnetworking and serving the special nexusevents, to businesses, nonprofit events, as annual an annual trade show, and our long-running Gala. Membersagencies. also may serve committees or go organizations, and governmental We onhost monthly through the Leadership Modesto program wheretrade they will build longnetworking events, annual special events, an annual show, and term relationships with key leaders in the business world and or go our long-running Gala. Members also may serve on committees

andand government their resources. committees, The Chamberdonating also serves its business individualexpertise, members time by andhosting resources.

Thecuttings Chamber alsointroduce serves itsa individual members ribbon which new business to theby

hosting ribbon cuttings introduce new business to the community, valuable and which cost effective (free) amarketing opportunities, community, costworkshops effective (free) marketing exposure valuable to social and media, and training for opportunities, our business partnersto andsocial their associates, and other free andtraining discounted exposure media, workshops and forresources. our business

partners and their associates, and other free and discounted resources.

C - Community

C - Community A - Advocacy

A - Advocacy

R - Relationships

R - Relationships E - Education

ES--Education Service S - Service

throughlocal the community.

Leadership Modesto program where they will build longterm relationships with key leaders in the business world and local community.

march 2021

5

CHAMBER CALENDAR march

april

3

2

Ambassador & Welcome Team Meeting *Preregister via Zoom 8:00 A.M.

7

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Committee

TBD *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 A.M.

9

Modesto Chamber Leadership Series *Preregister via Zoom 11:45AM

14

Business U Debra Hendricks Principal Owner at DH Facilitating & Training Effective Leadership Traits *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

15

Stanislaus Green Team James Summerfield, ProClean Supply *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

15

Tech Connect *Preregister via Zoom 2:00 P.M.

16

Government Relations Council

TBD *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 AM

28

rising professionals *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 PM

28

Women in Business Open Discussion *Preregister via Zoom 4:00 P.M.

5

Ambassador & Welcome Team Meeting *Preregister via Zoom 8:00 A.M

10

Business U Eric Vaughn, Owner of One Eleven Web Designs Marketing your business in 2021 *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

12

community

18

6

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Committee* David White, CEO, Opportunity Stanislaus & Doris Foster Director, Stanislaus County Workforce Development *Preregister via Zoom - 11:30 A.M.

Modesto Leadership Series “Leading in Business When Everything Gets Disrupted” Stephanie Gallo - Chief Marketing Officer, E&J Gallo Winery *Preregister via Zoom - 11:45 A.M Stanislaus Green Team Anne Schellman, UCCE Master Gardener Coordinator Stanislaus County *Preregister via Zoom - 12:00 P.M.

18

Tech Connect Joseph Mesa, Digital Curriculum Coordinator Curriculum Instructions & Professional Development Department of Modesto City Schools *Preregister via Zoom 2:00 P.M.

19

Government Relations Council TBD *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 A.M.

24

rising professionals *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

24

Women in Business Monica Vergara, Director of Economic Development at City Ministry Networks *Preregister via Zoom 4:00 P.M.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

*See website for more detail. Find Zoom Registry links and more at www.modchamber.org Please note that calendar events and details are subject to change.

A healthier workforce creates a stronger business.

Get the tools you need to establish a healthier workforce culture, helping your employees manage stress, sleep better, and exercise more. community

Learn more at kp.org/choosebetter.

Choose Better. Choose Kaiser Permanente.

| Business march 2021

7

Community Banking: Investing In Your Neighborhood What is Community Banking?

Community banks focus on providing traditional banking services in their local communities. They obtain most of their core deposits locally and make many of their loans to local businesses. For this reason, they are often considered to be “relationship” bankers as opposed to “transactional” bankers. This means that they have specialized knowledge of their local community and their customers. Because of this expertise, community banks tend to base credit decisions on local knowledge and nonstandard data obtained through long-term relationships and are less likely to rely on the models-based underwriting used by larger banks.

This relationship approach to lending is particularly important to small businesses that rely on community banks for loans and other services. Small businesses, particularly small start-up companies, may be unable to satisfy the requirements of the more structured approach to underwriting that larger banks use. The relationship lending approach used by community banks is often the only avenue small businesses must obtain loans and access other financial services.

Community banks can develop these close relationships with customers because they tend to be smaller in size and only conduct business locally. The larger the institution, and the more places it does business, the more difficult it is to manage relationships at a personal level.

There are numerous local banks within Modesto and the surrounding area. Community banks come with numerous advantages that allow them to service their customers and local communities in ways that consistently exceeds their expectations.

Local banks: Invest in their surrounding community.

Support community organizations.

Provide personal service.

Are involved in local decision making.

Value your money as much as you do.

Local banks provide the same products as larger commercial banks.

Many bank employees live and work locally and believe in building a relationship with their fellow residents.

Stability – some have served their areas since the late 1800s.

Collaborative Lending.

Many community banks and credit unions have kept their doors open even as national banks moved into town. They have continued to serve the people and businesses in their local communities by providing personalized service, flexible loan terms, and lower fees. According to the Independent Community Bankers of America, despite the huge number of megabank branches across the country, community banks still provide nearly 50 percent of small business loans.

community

Community banks are deeply rooted and invested in the people they serve. If you would like to know more about the local community banks in your area, please contact the Modesto Chamber of Commerce at info@modchamber. org or go to our website at www.modchamber.org to find a listing of local banks.

Source: www.fdic.gov www.bankbound.com.

8

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

community march 2021

9

Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility: What Has Changed In 2021

By Bill Nunes Jr., Oak Valley Community Bank, SVP/Marketing

I

n January, the SBA announced the reopening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). As part of continued COVID relief legislation, the recently approved Economic Aid Act to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues, kickstarted the availability of an additional $284.5 billion in PPP and other SBA programs. The deadline to apply for a new PPP loan is March 31, 2021.

Oak Valley Community Bank is one local community bank which has been actively assisting small businesses through the PPP application and forgiveness processes.

“The past year underscored our commitment to the small business community and put our branches and commercial banking teams on display,” stated Chris Courtney, President and CEO. In 2020, Oak Valley processed over 1,650 first draw PPP loans, totaling nearly $250 million as they sought to secure desperately needed funding in support of small businesses. Oak Valley is also proactively engaging with clients and hard-hit industry business owners regarding second draw PPP applications.

Many of the parameters for first-draw eligibility are the same as the first phase of the PPP, but there are also some key differences from the original program.

• News organizations, housing cooperatives, and hospitals that meet certain requirements.

• Tribal businesses.

The biggest change with the new phase of PPP is that it allows some borrowers, who had previously received a PPP loan, to apply for a second-draw PPP loan.

Who is Eligible: • Borrowers that were in operation as of February 15, 2020, in one of the following groups: • Businesses with 500 or fewer employees who are eligible for other SBA 7(a) loans.

• Sole proprietors, independent contractors, and eligible self-employed individuals.

community

• Nonprofits, including churches and veteran organizations.

10

• Hospitality and food services operations with NAICS codes starting with 72 with fewer than 500 employees per physical location.

• 501(c)(6) business organizations, such as chambers of commerce and/or visitors’ bureaus that have 300 or fewer employees and do not receive more than 15% of receipts from lobbying.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

A downtown Modesto branch of Oak Valley Community Bank is located at 12th and I streets.

Who is Eligible: Small businesses can apply for a second-draw PPP loan if they: • Have 300 or fewer employees • Experienced a revenue reduction of 25% or more in a calendar quarter of 2020 compared to the same calendar quarter in 2019. This is calculated by comparing gross receipts in the selected 2020 quarter vs. the corresponding quarter in 2019; or year-overyear if open for full 2019.

• Have or will use the full amount of their first-draw PPP loan on eligible expenses before the second-draw PPP loan is disbursed.

• Are considered an “eligible entity” including, but not limited to: – Nonprofits – 501(c)(6) organizations

Photo By Hudson Photography

– Veterans organizations – Tribal businesses To learn more about PPP eligibility, maximum loan amounts, eligible expenses, or forgiveness, visit www. sba.gov, contact your current lender, or visit www.ovcb. com.

community

– Housing cooperatives

One of the multiple Oak Valley Community Bank locations, this site is on McHenry Avenue in Modesto.

With several convenient locations to serve the community, Oak Valley Community Bank operates a branch on Dale Road in Modesto. march 2021

11

TECH CONNECT IS A NETWORKING GROUP WHOSE FOCUS AND VISION IS LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE BUSINESS RESULTS.

IMPACTS AND ADAPTABILITY OF TECH IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

GUEST PRESENTER JOSEPH MESA - DIGITAL CURRICULUM COORDINATOR FROM THE CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPT MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS

advocacy

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO : HTTP://BIT.LY/38KZQHD OR CONTACT INFO@MODCHAMBER.ORG

12

SPOTS ARE LIMITED. ZOOM MEETINGS EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 2:00 PM.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

Air Quality Issues And Strategies In The San Joaquin Valley

By Anthony Presto, Outreach & Communications / San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

A

ir quality challenges in the San Joaquin Valley are unmatched by any other region in the nation. Due to its unique geography, topography, and meteorology, meeting federal health-based air quality standards is a daunting task.

Since 1992, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has implemented a variety of some of the most ambitious air pollution control strategies in the nation. A wide range of measures, including regulations, public education and outreach, and robust incentive programs to deploy cleanair technologies have resulted in significant reductions of particulate matter emissions and ground-level ozone.

Despite many air quality improvements, we still have a long way to go in order to reach our clean-air goals.

As we continue to search for additional strategies to reduce emissions Valley-wide, we also continue to invest millions of dollars in grants and incentives where we do not have regulatory authority.

The Valley Air District offers grants to assist businesses, agricultural operators, public agencies and Valley residents to replace older, higher-polluting vehicles and other equipment, with new, clean technologies. Listed here are some of the programs currently offered:

Valley, to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers to support existing EV owners and encourage the growth of clean technology in the Valley. The program provides up to $5,000 for single port, Level 2 chargers and as much as $50,000 for up to 10 charging ports.

Details: http://valleyair.org/ grants/chargeup.htm.

Anthony Presto

Truck Replacement Program: Provides assistance with the replacement of heavy duty diesel trucks with zero and nearzero emissions technology. Details: http://valleyair.org/ grants/truck-replacement.htm.

For further information on these and other grants available from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, visit www.valleyair.org/grants or call 559-230-5800.

Clean Green Yard Machines – Residential: Provides two flexible options for rebates to Valley residents. Replace an old gas-powered lawn mower with a new electric lawn mower or purchase new electric powered landscape equipment for your yard. Details: www.valleyair.org/grants/cgym.htm.

Drive Clean in the San Joaquin Rebate Program: Provides rebates to Valley residents and businesses of up to $3,000 on the purchase or lease of new, clean-air vehicles. Details: http://valleyair.org/drivecleaninthesanjoaquin/rebate/.

Burn Cleaner Program: Helps reduce particulate matter from older wood-burning devices that contribute significantly to air pollution in the Valley during the Fall and Winter months. Burn Cleaner provides from $1,000 to $3,000 when upgrading from an open-hearth fireplace or older, non-certified wood stove to a certified wood/pellet or natural gas device. Details: http://www.valleyair.org/grants/apps/burncleaner/Home.

ChargeUp!: This Program provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings, such as apartment complexes in the San Joaquin

Innovation: Not just insurancerisk management.

Simple. Strategic. Secure.

www.capax.com 1.800.94CAPAX • 209.526.3110

advocacy

Clean Green Yard Machines – Commercial: Provides incentives for up to 70 percent of the replacement cost of landscape maintenance equipment to lawn care providers, from gas/diesel equipment to electric. The program is open to public agencies and private landscaping businesses in the San Joaquin Valley. Details: http://valleyair.org/grants/cgymcommercial.htm.

Group Health • Workers Comp Home Owners & Auto • Business Insurance Giddings, Corby, Hynes Lic.# 0144783

march 2021

13

advocacy 14

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

Road, Claus Road, Tully Road, Standiford Avenue and Pelan

Improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities includ Maintenance project which rehabilitated 1.6 miles of trail improvements and American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Economic Development Committee Issues Project Update

By Economic Vickey Dion, City EngineerCommittee And JaylenIssues French, Community Development Project Update& Economic Director, City of Modesto

T

he City of Modesto receives nearly $10M annually

Also completed ModestoJunior Junior College Also completed was was the the Modesto College Bike Bike Path

By from Vickey Dion, City Engineer Measure L, the transportation sales tax Path Phase 2 which connected the existing MJC bike bike path to the Virginia Corridor.

See before and after proje Jaylen that French, Community & Economic Director, City measure was approved by voters in on November pathof to Modesto the Virginia Corridor.

See before andCarpenter after project litationAnd projects have occurred major arterial streets including of 2016. As of November 1, 2020, the City has received just

photos below:

under $36M in Avenue Measure L funds for projects in addition ad, Standiford and Pelandale Avenue.

to The $1.1MCity for of transit services.

The nearly City has completed Modesto receives $10M annually from Measure L, the transportation sales tax measure 18 that capital improvement projects that were funded all was approved by voters in November of 2016.

As of November 1, 2020, the City has received just or partially with Measure L funds. A total of $28M of under L$36M Measure L funds for in addition to $1.1M for transit services. The City has Measure fundsinhas been expended.

An projects additional completed 18 capital improvement that were funded all or partially with Measure L funds. A total $16M is budgeted for projects that are inprojects various stages of design. of $28M of Measure L funds has been expended. An additional $16M is budgeted for projects that are in

nd pedestrian facilities include the completion of the Dry Creek Trail rehabilitated 1.6 miles of trail and included new signage, striping, shoulder oject Update various stages ofresulted design. ’s with Disabilities Actin (ADA) upgrades.

These projects have the rehabilitation of 216

equivalent lane miles or 13.7M square feet of streets. One These have resultedwas in the the recent projects completed the rehabilitation rehabilitation of 216 equivalent lane miles or 13.7M square feet of Director,of City of projects Modesto of streets.

Coffee Road between Norwegian Avenue and Sylvan One of the recent projects completed was the rehabilitation of Coffee Road between Norwegian Avenue. Also included in the project was the rehabilitation Avenue and Sylvan Avenue. Also included in the project was the rehabilitation of the “temporary” of the “temporary” roundabout that was located at the nnually from Measure thewas transportation sales tax measure roundabout that located the intersection of Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue. See before and after intersection of L, Coffee Road and at Claratina Avenue.

See 2016. As of November 1, 2020, the City has received just before and after project photos below: project photos below:

desto Junior College Bike Path Phase 2 which connected the existing MJC ridor. See before and after project photos below:

ts in addition to $1.1M for transit services. The City has at were funded all or partially with Measure L funds. A total ded. An additional $16M is budgeted for projects that are in

ation of 216 equivalent lane miles or 13.7M square feet of was the rehabilitation of Coffee Road between Norwegian in the project was the rehabilitation of the “temporary” n of Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue. See before and after

Additional pavement rehabilitation projects have occurred on major arterial streets including Carpenter Road, Claus Road, Tully Road, Standiford Avenue and Pelandale Avenue.

Improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities include the completion of the Dry Creek Trail Maintenance project which rehabilitated 1.6 miles of trail and included new signage, striping, shoulder improvements and American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades.

Also completed was the Modesto Junior College Bike Path Phase 2 which connected the existing MJC bike path to the Virginia Corridor. See before and after project photos below: pavement

rehabilitation

projects

have

Pelandale Avenue.

acilities Improvements include the to completion the Dry Creekinclude Trail bicycle and of pedestrian facilities miles ofthe trail and included new signage, striping, shoulder completion of the Dry Creek Trail Maintenance project which rehabilitated es Act (ADA) upgrades. 1.6 miles of trail and included new

signage, striping, shoulder improvements and American’s with Disabilities (ADA) upgrades. the existing MJC lege Bike Path Phase 2Act which connected

and after project photos below:

Pavement rehabilitation projects expected to begin construction this year include Scenic Drive, Paradise Road and Crows Landing Road.

For additional information regarding current and future projects, please visit modestogov.com and click on the link for Measure L. Included online is the City of Modesto’s 5-year Measure L Plan which includes information about all of the upcoming Measure L projects through 2024. march 2021

advocacy

Additional

have occurred ononmajor occurred majorarterial arterialstreets streetsincluding including Carpenter Carpenter Road, Claus Avenue.

Road, Tully Road, Standiford Avenue and venue and Pelandale

15

MODESTO MODESTO CHAMBER CHAMBER OF OF COMMERCE COMMERCE WATER WATER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

It is time to reinstate this committee and in doing so extend an invitation to you to participate.

The water committee will be engaged on all issues related to water which will include surface water, ground water, and drinking water through relationships at the state, and federal level, and local water and city/county agencies to support strong and vibrant farms, businesses, and neighborhoods.

advocacy

GO TO WWW.MODCHAMBER.ORG OR INFO@MODCHAMBER.ORG

16

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

advocacy march 2021

17

League Of California Cities 2021 Legislative Update

By Stephen Qualls / League Of California Cities

W

ith the pandemic, 2020 was an interesting year in the California Legislature to say the least. When normally thousands of bills are introduced, leadership instructed legislators to bring to them only what they felt were of the upmost importance, mainly bills related to COVID-19, housing and homelessness.

With the shortened 2020 Legislative year, housing will once again be a focus for the legislature this year.

In 2019 and 2020, many bills were introduced related to affordable housing. Many of which directly attacked local control over zoning and minimum parking requirements especially in “transit rich” areas.

Bills such as SB 9 from Senator Atkins that would allow duplexes to be built in single family zoned neighborhoods Stephen Qualls with no government approval needed. Or SB 10 which would allow ordinances to be passed that zone any parcel for up to 10 units in those same neighborhoods if it is in a “transit or jobs rich” area with no CEQA requirements.

Imagine multi-level buildings downtown built near the recently approved Downtown Transit Center with no or little design review or minimum parking requirements. Oversight, which should be made by the very elected and appointed officials that the citizens of Modesto chose to make those local decisions. Not legislators or appointed officials from large metropolitan areas that don’t share our values and put forth cookie cutter regulations.

The Cal Cities Board has consistently acknowledged that cities can and must be a part of the solution to the state’s housing crisis.

This is exactly what bills such as SB 50 from San Francisco Senator Wiener would have done if it were not for the efforts of the many locally elected mayors and city council members and the League of California Cities.

Stephen Qualls serves as the Central Valley Division Regional Public Affairs Manager for the League of California Cities. He can be reached at squalls@cacities.org or for more information visit www.cacities.org.

advocacy 18

Unfortunately but not unexpectedly, many bills with the same attacks on local control have been introduced this year.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

In 2021 and for years to come, Cal Cities will be looking to the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and the Government Relations Council to join with Cal Cities and their locally elected officials to continue to protect local control.

IS YOUR BUSINESS FACING HURDLES? ◼

Managing Money Saving Money

◼ ◼

Moving Money Borrowing Money

relationships

◼

Digital and traditional solutions available to meet your needs!

Our Modesto Team is here to help.

Call us at (209) 544-2227 Explore the Person-to-Person Advantage of community banking.

www.bankbac.com

BAC Community Bank march 2021

19

president’s club Circle Of Influence Diamond Level

Atherton & Associates, LLP

Gianelli Nielsen

Solid Networks, Inc.

Beard Land and Investment Co.

Audi Modesto

Gilton Solid Waste Mgmt, Inc.

Stanislaus Food Products Co.

Capax - Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.

Bank of Stockton - Dale Road

Golden Valley Health Centers

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

Doctors Behavioral Health

Bank of Stockton - Modesto Main

Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.

Center-DMC

Branch

Grover Landscape Services, Inc.

Doctors Medical Center-DMC

Blue Diamond Growers

Infiniti of Modesto

Frito-Lay Co., Inc.

Caliber Collision

International Paper Co.

California State University,

JS West & Companies

The Century and Nine3One

Stanislaus

Lewis Capital Advisors

The Farmacy

Care One Home Health and

Maxx Value Foods

The Modesto Bee

Hospice, Inc.

Mister Car Wash

TSM Insurance & Financial

Central Sanitary Supply Co.

Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine

Central Valley Automotive

Car Wash)

Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep,

Mocse Credit Union

Dodge

Modesto Toyota

Central Valley Nissan

Nine3One

US Bank

Central Valley Volkswagen

NT Nail Spa

US Bank (Modesto Main)

Hyundai

O'Brien's Market

US Bank Turlock

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Oak Valley Community Bank

Valley BMW

Clark Pest Control

Opportunity Stanislaus

Valley Children's Healthcare

COIT Services Inc.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Collins Electrical

Pepsi Bottling Group

Comcast

PMZ Real Estate

Del Monte Plant #1

Residence Inn by Marriott

English Oaks Nursing &

Modesto North

Valley First Credit Union

Rehabilitation Hospital

Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.

Administrative Offices

Pacific Southwest Container, Inc. Physician Referral Service-DMC Walmart

Gold Level Crystal Creamery Doubletree by Hilton Modesto EMOE, Division of Parker Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Modesto Fiscalini Cheese Company IHeart Media Modesto Irrigation District Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball Nestle USA - Carnation Sutter Health Valley Area

Relationships

Sysco Central California Inc.

20

Stifel Investment Services Storer Coachways Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Services Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank

Valley First Credit Union Valley First Credit Union (Dale Branch)

Exceed GPR & Locating, LLC

Rose Bouquet

platinum Level

Valley Lexus

F&M Bank (Carpenter Road)

San Joaquin Valley College

Vintage Faire Mall/Macerich

E & J Gallo Winery

F&M Bank (Dale Road)

Save Mart Supermarkets

Kaiser Permanente

F&M Bank (McHenry)

Save Mart Supermarkets - Corp

Flooring Liquidators, Inc.

Office

silver Level

Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC

Seven-Up Bottling Co. of

Alpine Protective Solutions

Food Maxx

Modesto/Varni Brothers

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green

American Chevrolet

FreshPoint

Corporation

Insurance Agency

American Medical Response

Galletto Ristorante

Solecon Industrial Contractors

Yosemite Foods Inc.

Company Warden's Office Products Center Wells Fargo Bank

Contact the chamber to learn more about our president's club level benefits Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

Chamber Member Highlight Valley First Credit Union

V

alley First Credit Union has always been committed to community and the members it serves. When formed in 1956 by eight Gallo Winery employees, the focus was on providing affordable and effective financial services and to be continually driven by that purpose.

But banking with a purpose took expanded meaning in 2020, and continues into 2021, when our members and the communities we serve needed our same commitment, but in new ways. Local residents and businesses alike were challenged with a pandemic and Valley First took action by responding with impact.

In 2020, Valley First: Contributed more than $70,000 back to the communities we call home Helped 135 members buy their dream homes

Our financial products and services are not just about offerings, they’re about helping members achieve their goals of home ownership, saving for the future and even earning more money. The credit union will launch Purple Checking this year giving members access to cash back on debit purchases, a reward typically only affiliated with credit cards.

From a small financial cooperative with eight members, to now a full-service $769 million financial institution, Valley First has eight branches throughout the Central Valley, including two in Modesto. For more information, visit valleyfirstcu.org.

Helped nearly 5,000 members purchase reliable transportation Assisted in the distribution of $25 million in county and city business grants Granted $18 million in Paycheck Protection Loans Waived nearly $200,000 in potential fees Granted $100,000 in emergency loans

relationships

Moving into 2021, Valley First’s focus on members and the communities will of course continue. Focus on contributions to charitable organizations is always an organizational commitment.

march 2021

21

ANNOUNCEMENTS Family Medicine Residents at Doctors Medical Center Prepare for Fellowships

W

e are proud to share with you that Dr. Andrea Silva and Dr. Mihir Kshirsagar, two of our third year residents in the Valley Family Medicine Residency at Doctors Medical Center, will be heading to fellowship programs after graduation.

Dr. Silva has been accepted into the Grayken Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Boston University. The fellowship prepares physicians in clinical, research, education, public health and advocacy related to addiction medicine, and helps them develop and enhance addiction prevention and treatment care for patients vulnerable to health inequities. Dr. Silva was also a recipient of the Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education in 2020 for her patient care, interpersonal relationships with patients, physicians and faculty, and her leadership and community involvement.

BeingResidents a teaching at hospital – inMedical both orthopedics and family Family Medicine Doctors Center Prepare for Fellows medicine – means Doctors Medical Center is attracting Dr. Kshirsagar has been accepted into the Swedish We are proud to share with you that Dr. Andrea Silva and Dr. Mihir Kshirsagar, two of ou the best and the brightest to the Central Valley.

Advanced Hospital Medicine Fellowship in Seattle. The year residents in the Valley Family Medicine Residency at Doctors Medical Center, will b fellowship, which accepts three fellows a year, provides heading to fellowship programs These doctorsafter are graduation. bringing their knowledge of the latest additional training opportunities in hospital and critical in healthcare to our communities and with it, excellent Dr. Silva has been accepted into the Grayken Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Bosto care medicine for family medicine graduates. patient care.

Teaching facilities typically have a muchpublic hea University. The fellowship prepares physicians in clinical, research, education, advocacy related to addiction medicine, and helps them develop and enhance higher caliber of medical staff and are challenged to stayaddiction Both physicians will begin their one-year fellowships prevention and treatment care for patients vulnerable to health inequities.

Dr. Silva was a up-to-date in evidence-based practices. after graduating from residency in Modesto this summer.

recipient of the Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education in 2020 for her pati care, interpersonal relationships with patients, physicians and faculty, and her leadership community involvement.

Dr. Kshirsagar has been accepted into the Swedish Advanced Hospital Medicine Fellow Orthopedic Residents at Doctors Medical Center Prepare Fellowships Seattle.

The fellowship, which accepts three fellowsfor a year, provides additional training

T

opportunities in hospital and critical care medicine for family medicine graduates.

he Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Doctors Both physicians will begin their one-year fellowships after graduating from residency in M Medical Center is proud to announce the thisnext summer. steps for its upcoming graduating class of 2021.

Being a teaching hospital – in both orthopedics and family medicine – means Doctors M

Center is attracting the best and the brightest to the Central Valley. These doctors are br Doctors Medical Center currently has 16 orthopedic theirwill knowledge of the latest in healthcare to our communities and with it, excellent patie surgery residents this academic year; three of them Teaching be graduating from the five-year program in June 2021 facilities typically have a much higher caliber of medical staff and are challenge stay up-to-date in evidence-based practices. and then heading into fellowship programs in various specialties.

Relationships

Jacob Dunn, D.O., matched into the sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Kate Huff, D.O., matched into the pediatrics fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Steven Zourabian, D.O., matched into the trauma These doctors are bringing their knowledge of the latest fellowship at the University of Missouri in Columbia, healthcare our communities and with it, excellent Orthopedic in Residents attoDoctors Medical Center Prepare for Fellowsh Missouri. patient care.

The Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Doctors Medical Center is proud to announ Being a teaching hospital – in both orthopedics and Teachinggraduating facilities typically have a much higher caliber nextfamily steps for its upcoming class of 2021. medicine – means Doctors Medical Center is attracting of medical staff and are challenged to stay up-to-date in currently has 16 orthopedic surgery residents this academic ye the best and the brightest to the Central Valley.Doctors Medical Center evidence-based practices. of them will be graduating from the five-year program in June 2021 and then heading i fellowship programs in various specialties.

22 Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

Jacob Dunn, D.O., matched into the sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Institute for

Congratulations

to this MONTH'S milestone memberships

65 + years

10 + years

Lakewood Memorial Park/Funeral Home Inc.

Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Solid Networks, Inc. Valley First Credit Union (Dale Branch) Opportunity Stanislaus Stanislaus Community Foundation Samaritan Village Rank Investigation and Protection, Inc. Ross W. Lee, Inc. Wright Insurance Agency CHG

Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball

40 + years The Parks Group T.V.G. Consulting Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

30 + years CrossPoint Community Church of Modesto Valley Heart Associates Medical Group Valley First Credit Union Law Offices of Mayol & Barringer Phillips Lighting & Home, Inc. Warmerdam CPA Group

20 + years Valley First Credit Union Law Offices of Mayol & Barringer Phillips Lighting & Home, Inc. Warmerdam CPA Group

15 years +

United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County Center for Human Services Boomers Modesto Better Business Bureau of Mid-Cal, Inc. Stanislaus Partners In Education Bank of Stockton - Modesto Main Branch

10 + years Brenden Theatre Corp.

Stanislaus Health Foundation

5 + years Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus E & J Gallo Winery Chefs of New York Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen St. Luke's Family Practice The First Tee of Central Valley Covenant Village of Turlock Family Promise of Greater Modesto 209 Magazine Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Modesto Littler Mendelson P.C. Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro Montpelier Nut Company, Inc. Veteran's Foundation of Stanislaus County Modesto Direct Small World Christian School

1 + years Pinnacle Solutions dba Lowest Price Print Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Maleko Personnel Ride for Mom, Inc. Capital Public Radio, Inc. Valley First Credit Union Administrative Offices Wise Guys PC Golden State Staffing Services, Inc. Lancaster Painting People Ready - Turlock ZBM Services LLC/Commercial Cleaning Neptune Water Solutions HRB Riverbank LP dba Cool Hand Luke's march 2021

relationships EDUCATION

50 + years

23

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Central Valley Community Bank Expands Mid-Valley Commercial Team

C

entral Valley Community Bank announced the expansion of its Mid-Valley commercial team covering Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced Counties.

The team of four is led by Monica Givargis, Senior Vice President, Market Manager, and includes: Djo Mwamba, Brian Campbell and Michele Hood. CVCB’s existing relationships in the Mid-Valley region are growing so they are proud to invest in a well-established

and dedicated team of commercial banking specialists to not only assist those relationships but also expand new business opportunities with custom tailored solutions.

Monica and her team look forward to cultivating new relationships and lending opportunities for a widerange of industries including agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, construction and professional services.

Monica can be reached directly at (209) 644-7824.

CVCB Social Media Handles: LinkedIn: Central Valley Community Bank Facebook: @CentralValleyCommunityBank Twitter: @CVCBNews

Bandyopadhyay Named MJC Interim President

A

fter a month of serving as the Acting President of Modesto Junior College, Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay, the President of Columbia College, was asked to continue his service to MJC as the Interim President, the Yosemite Community College District announced in February.

Bandyopadhyay replaces Jim Houpis, who has resigned after 22 months as MJC’s leader. Houpis had been out on medical leave since Dec. 8.

Bandyopadhyay has been President of Columbia College in Tuolumne County since July 2018 and was named Acting President at MJC in January, 2021. YCCD Chancellor Henry Yong said Bandyopadhyay will lead both campuses during the search for a full-time MJC president.

Relationships

Together, MJC and Columbia serve more than 29,000 students in Central California.

24

“Santanu has shown exceptional leadership skills at Columbia College and during the past month here in Modesto,” Yong said. “I am confident his experience and vision will allow him to continue to balance the responsibilities at multiple campuses. He is aware of both the challenges and opportunities facing MJC. We appreciate all the contributions he has made to the district and thank him for his dedication.”

Before moving to Southern California, he was the director of institutional research at Zane State College in Ohio and budget and policy analyst at Ohio University.

He also spent four years teaching computer science at the National Institute of Information Technology.

Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay

“I am thankful for the opportunity to serve at MJC,” he said. “Higher education is going through a period of rapid transition. While COVID-19 has exposed the technology divide among our students, it has also opened up new opportunities. At Columbia College, the video-transmit classes helped us take the college to the students to expand our reach and increase access. I look forward to bringing similar opportunities to MJC to remove barriers for our students.”

Yong said the district will soon begin the search for a fulltime MJC president.

Bandyopadhyay also has been involved in national initiatives such as Achieving the Dream, Foundations of Excellence and Survey of Entering Student Engagement.

Bandyopadhyay has more than 23 years of experience in higher education. He came to Columbia from Cypress College in Orange County, where he spent nearly a decade as first the director of institutional research and planning and then as executive vice president.

Bandyopadhyay earned a doctorate in higher education from Ohio University, an M.B.A. from Ohio University and a bachelor of science in physics from Kolkata University in India.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

march 2021

25

relationships

education 26

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

education march 2021

27

Valley Builders Donates Tools To Local High Schools For Design Build Competition Valley Builders Exchange is pleased to announce in collaboration with our partner Sacramento Builders Exchange, we are working with local high schools to prepare students for a building competition called Design Build Competition. Normally this is a two-day building event held in Sacramento, however due to COVID, most students might still be working from home. The competition will include a Building Competition, a Design Competition and an Open Competition. If students are not able to return to school, they will start the competition working from home on a miniature structure. The high schools that offer construction and building programs state one of their primary concerns is availability, ensuring access to all students. Students in disadvantaged neighborhoods often do not have the financial resources to compete because they may not have the necessary tools. Executive Director Christine Schweininger stated she was thrilled to have the support from members and nonmembers who donated brand new tool kits for students, including a large donation from F&M Bank.

There were several people in attendance recently at Riverbank High School for a presentation to support and celebrate tools donated by the Valley Builders Exchange, Inc. for the students taking part in a Design Build competition.

These kits ensure that each student will have the opportunity to participate and learn more about the trades. We feel programs and competitions like this promote career awareness of the construction industry among high school students and hopefully will serve as an opportunity to get more students aware of the trades.

“Riverbank Unified School District was delighted to find out that Valley Builders Exchange was able to support our students during distance learning with materials that would permit them to complete their projects.

These students are pathway completers in building and construction and the materials are vital to developing their skills. Partnerships with organizations such as Valley Builders are valuable in preparing the workforce for the future. We recognize that post-secondary opportunities for some students do not always include college and the ability to assist those students in identifying their own pathway is important. We are grateful for the donation and look forward to future opportunities” as stated by Christine Facella Superintendent Riverbank Unified School District. Valley Builders Exchange (VBE) is a non-profit established in 1947 to provide services to the construction industry. Providing members access to projects statewide as well as updates on current bidding projects and bid results. VBE primarily works in the commercial and industrial industries. VBE is passionate about supporting our skilled force labor, therefore we stand committed on offering scholarships that are focused on the construction industry.

1118 Kansas Avenue • P.O. Box 4307 • Modesto, CA 95351 • (209) 522-9031 • Fax (209) 522-0616

PHOTO BY VIRGINIA STILL

LENDING IN YOUR COMMUNITY At Oak Valley Community Bank, we’re committed to supporting the borrowing needs of the communities we serve.

Mike Garcia

Jeff Hushaw

Sylvia Orozco

Pamela Swift

education

Commercial Lending 343.7607

28

Branch Manager McHenry 579.3365

Commercial Lending 844.7544

Branch Manager Dale Road 758.8020

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

Victoria Gaffney Lynette Fletcher Commercial Lending 343.7601

Commercial Lending 844.7552

Nick Nelson

Sarah Williams

Branch Manager 12th & I 343.7611

Treasury Management 320.7852

Call Us About Your Next Commercial Financing Need!

www.ovcb.com Oakdale • Sonora • Modesto • Turlock Patterson • Escalon • Ripon • Stockton Manteca • Tracy • Sacramento

Stanislaus Community Foundation Announces New Board Directors

By Yolanda Meraz / ymeraz@stanislauscf.org

S

tanislaus Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two community leaders to its Board of Directors. Maria Arevalo and Chris Courtney will be joining Stanislaus Community Foundation’s Board of Directors for an initial three-year term.

Maria Arevalo currently serves as Chair of the Stanislaus Latino Giving Circle and as Chair of the Modesto City Golf Advisory Committee. From 2005 until her retirement in 2014, Maria worked as the Executive Director for the Merced County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA). Prior to that, Maria served as Deputy County Counsel for Merced County, worked for the Office of the Public Defender in Stanislaus Maria Arevalo and Merced Counties, and had a solo private practice. Maria moved to Modesto in 1978 to work for California Rural Legal Assistance. Maria has a law degree from Berkeley Law. Chris Courtney is President & CEO of Oak Valley Community Bank. Chris joined Oak Valley Community Bank in 1996 and became President in 2004 and Chief Executive Officer in 2013 after having previously served the bank as EVP Chief Operating Officer and EVP Chief Credit Officer. Chris has over 25 years of diverse banking experience, having worked for a major bank, a mid-size bank, and another Chris Courtney community bank prior to joining Oak Valley. Chris has a B.S. in Finance and an MBA from California State University, Sacramento.

“We are pleased to have Maria Arevalo and Chris Courtney join us in 2021,” said Bill Jackson, Chairman of the Board.

“Maria’s experience as an attorney and Chris’s background in banking will be invaluable to Stanislaus Community Foundation.

As importantly, their leadership will support our common commitment to advance our community through strategic philanthropy.”

For more information about Stanislaus Community Foundation, visit www.StanislausCF.org.

service

Since 2002, Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) has been a catalyst to transform local resources into common good through strategic philanthropy and bold leadership. Since its inception, SCF has granted more than $26 million to nonprofits and scholarship recipients in Stanislaus County. SCF houses more than 170 funds and close to $43 million in total charitable assets. march 2021

29

A PROGRAM OF THE MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS THE

Modesto Chamber Leadership Series MARCH 12, 2021 LEADING IN BUSINESS WHEN EVERYTHING GETS DISRUPTED A CHAT WITH STEPHANIE GALLO CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, E&J GALLO WINERY Facilitated by Kate Trompetter, Leadership Coach

service SERVICE

Through the partnership of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Modesto and Kate Trompetter, we are delighted to invite you to join us for the Modesto Chamber Leadership Series. Monthly, we will connect local leaders to hear their thoughts, lessons and expertise on leadership to help develop your understanding and knowledge of becoming an effective leader.

30

Fees: Chamber Member $15 Non-Chamber Member $20 Sessions will be every 2nd Friday of the month from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Modesto Chamber of Commerce I ModChamber.org

Register at www.modchamber.org

OUR PURPOSE IT TO CULTIVATE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE BUSINESS WOMEN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. Pre-register to attend at: http://bit.ly/38KKW3Z Gatherings will be every 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM

GUEST SPEAKER : MONICA VERGARA, CONNECTION DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT CITY MINISTRY NETWORK

Gatherings will be every 4th

Wednesday of the month at 4:00PM TO REGISTER GO TO: HTTPS://BIT.LY/38JYBSP For more information please contact at info@modchamber.org or go to www.modchamber.org

is now

service

2 0 9 M U LT I M E D I A . C O M

Your local news source.

Now locally-owned. march 2021

31

OUR RIVE RS AR E EXHAUSTED. OUR PEOPL E NEED WATER. OUR F ISH STRUG G L E. SCIENCE OFFER S SO L UTIO NS.

W HO W IL L L IS T E N? FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES LABOR DAY WEEKEND L E A RN MOR E A T MID.ORG /LA S TDROP

december 2020

32