Progress May 2017

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KIDS' PROGRAMS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

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CONTENTS MAY 2017 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.

Executive Committee Chairman Eric Tobias, F&M Bank

Chairman-Elect Steven Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc.

Past Chairman David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates Vice Chairman, External Operations Stephen Madison, STANCO Vice Chairman, Internal Operations Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum,CPA Directors Elliot Begoun, The Intertwine Group Brad Blakeley, Edward Jones Investments Todd Falduti,Vintage Faire Mall Ryan Fitzpatrick,Valley BMW/Lexus David Gingerich, TD Gingerich Insurance Solutions, Inc. Paul Holshouser, Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto Michael Howell, Blom & Associates Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Naomi Layland, Huff Construction Co, Inc. Craig Lewis, Lewis Capital Advisors Virginia Madueño, Imagen, LLC DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice Inc. Tom Nielsen, Individual Member Peggy O’Donnell, Mid-Valley Promotion Dillon Olvera, Beard Land & Investment Co. Kay Peck, HealthSouth Rehabilitation of Modesto Thomas Reeves, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Kole Siefken, DoubleTree Hotel Lucy Virgen, Bank of the West Pete Zahos, Sysco Central California, Inc. Advisors Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College David Boring, Never Boring Kristopher Helton, Leadership Modesto Jim Holgersson, City of Modesto David White, Opportunity Stanislaus Melissa Williams, Modesto Irrigation District Cecil Russell, President/CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce CRussell@ModChamber.org Publisher: Modesto Chamber of Commerce 209.577.5757 • Progress@ModChamber.org www.ModChamber.org Graphic Design: Never Boring 209.526.9136 • www.neverboring.com Printer: The Parks Group 209.576.2568 • mike@theparksgroup.com Distribution: The Parks Group 209.576.2568 Advertising Sales: Never Boring 209.526.9136 • progress@neverboring.com © Copyright 2017 Modesto Chamber of Commerce.

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LEADERSHIP

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Message from the CEO

EDITORIAL

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Amgen Tour of California

COVER STORY

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Kids' Programs Give Back to the Community

GUEST COLUMN

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Work Place Violence Awareness and Prevention

NETWORKING & REFERRALS

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Calendar

EDUCATION

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Modesto Junior College Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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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.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

By Cecil Russell, Chamber President and CEO

We had a very exciting April. At our 22nd Annual Ag Aware Luncheon, held at the Modesto Junior College ACE Pavilion, we had 600 people in attendance. This event benefits local high school Future Farmers of America Chapters. Thank you to our sponsors for their support and thank you to our committee for all that they do to produce this event. The two FFA student presentations were very CECIL RUSSELL informative. Thank you to Krista Olives from CHAMBER PRESIDENT AND CEO Johansen and Isaiah Langpaap from Davis for their participation. The keynote speaker was DeeDee D’Adamo from the State Water Resource Control Board. Her talk was on the very timely subject of water flows and the water board position on the possible increase of the state raising the mandated amount of water they want to take from our rivers. Needless to say this, is a very hot topic and something that we need to continue to fight against.

On Apr. 19, The Modesto Chamber of Commerce, with the financial backing of Sutter Health and many other sponsors, hosted valley congressman Jeff Denham at the State of the Region event inside the Gallo Center’s intimate Foster’s Theater. Guests were treated to a fantastic lunch served by Galletto Ristorante, Greens on Tenth, Fiscalini Cheese Company, Varni Brother’s Corporation 7Up Bottling Company/Noah’s Water, and Village Baking Company & Cafe, before heading inside the theater to receive a report from the Representative on D.C. current events. Recognizing his efforts in congress, the United States Chamber of Commerce presented Denham with the Spirit of Enterprise Award before he spoke to the audience about his priorities and initiatives. Board member and Government Relations Committee chair Thomas Reeves sat down on stage with Congressman Denham for a one-on-one interview, and asked him many direct questions about issues on the minds of chamber members throughout the Valley—immigration, healthcare, the Trump presidency, and the seemingly never-ending partisan gridlock in D.C. The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s 103rd annual meeting took place Thursday Apr. 20 at the SOS Club. It was a sold out event and the significance of this year’s event is this is the last large event to be held at the SOS club. After many years serving the community the SOS has been sold. Wayne Zipser, the Executive Director of the Farm Bureau is also the Board Chairman of the SOS Club and stated that they

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will relocate The SOS where the can afford to maintain it to a high level. The Farm Bureau honored Vito Chiesa with their Distinguished Service Award. He was very honored to receive the award.

We had two very important Ribbon Cuttings in April; Doctors Medical Center opened their new Conference Center on McHenry Avenue. They plan to use it as their training center and for their board meetings. Doctors took an old empty eyesore of a building on McHenry and turned it into a beautiful building not only on the outside with great landscaping but also beautiful on the inside. Thank you to Doctors Medical Center for the renovation of this building.

The other Ribbon Cutting that we had the honor of participating in was the new Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County located at Sylvan Avenue and Coffee Road. This is also a total renovation of the old empty Ace Hardware building that was previously located at this site. The project is one of the first of its type in the country. The Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County began with the efforts of the Stanislaus County Veterans Advisory Commission leading a threeyear planning process to bring the many veterans services scattered throughout our County under one roof— creating a one-stop Veterans Service Center. The opening was a rousing success with hundreds of people attending.

The other exciting news is that it appears that funding for the ACE train extension into Modesto, Turlock, and Merced now has been approved at the State level. When ACE is extended into our area it should be a huge economic driver and should help more Bay Area companies to relocate into our area.

As mentioned above, we are still waiting for the State Water board on their final decision on our water. Our hope is that they will come to the right decision to protect our water rights and not to increase water flows that will be devastating to our farmers and our economy.

Lastly, I invite all of you to enjoy the Amgen Tour of California. Being one of the cities to participate in this race will bring thousands of people to our community. The race will take place in Modesto on May 15, and more information about the race can be found in the article on page five. P

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AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

By Amy Vickery, City of Modesto, Public Information Specialist

The race returns! May is National Bike Month, a coast-to-coast celebration of cycling. This May 15, the single largest cycling event in the nation will race through our city. Amgen Tour of California has selected Modesto for a Stage Start of the 2017 race!

World class athletes consisting of seventeen teams with eight riders each are chosen from around the world. Teams include Olympians, Tour de France contenders, and World Champion cyclists.

Thousands of locals and not-so-locals will spend race day in downtown Modesto, resulting in positive economic benefit for restaurants and other businesses in the area. Hundreds of hotel room nights will be purchased by race enthusiasts, tour entourages, family, and followers.

Our guests will buy food and drinks as well as various goods and services. Amgen Tour of California not only encourages a healthy and active outdoor lifestyle, it is healthy for our local economy. The race is estimated to generate well over $100 million in direct and indirect economic benefits to the participating areas in the state.

The Amgen Tour of California exposes our city to those who may not otherwise see Modesto and a worldwide audience. The race is broadcast in over 200 million countries and territories.

City staff has worked to raise sponsorship support and offset costs through in-kind donations, partnering with premier sponsors: Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, Bee Media Services, Cumulus Media, DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto, George Reed, Inc., DSN Outdoor, and Modesto View.

Along with the race, the community is invited to a Lifestyle Festival which is free and open to the public, starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 15. It will be held adjacent to the start stage on I Street in front of the Gallo Center for the Arts. The Festival will include live broadcast radio, giveaways, classic car and bicycle shows. Make your way downtown that morning to enjoy the festivities, catch celebrity cyclists as they race through our city streets then out of town. Prior to the race, there will be a Breakaway from Cancer Walk, honoring those who have fought the disease.

More information at ModestoGov.com/AmgenTOC.

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KIDS’ PROGRAMS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

By Jacqui D. Sinarle

Locally operated programs for kids are a worthwhile investment in our community’s future.

That’s because, while programs like those implemented by the Center for Human Services and Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus improve the lives of local children, they also help them grow to become productive adults and consequently benefit the community at large.

The Center for Human Services’ Changing Lives program teaches kids about philanthropy, the joy of giving back to their communities, and how they can make a difference in their communities even at a young age.

“Young donors who participate in the program collect change to change lives,” explained Monica Nelson, development manager.

“CHS provides all the materials that children need to collect change, including a jar, tips for saving, and kid-friendly language about CHS programs so they can explain to people how their saving change is impacting people’s lives.”

The program was initiated last year in an effort to connect local young people to philanthropy.

“We want to show kids that even the littlest bit can help and that their gifts matter, no matter the size,” Nelson said. “Saving up loose change is an easy way for them to help out.”

Participants are celebrated with donor parties and receive letters of appreciation throughout the year.

“Changing Lives teaches the children in our community to give back at an early age and shows them that they can and do make an impact in our community,” Nelson said. “We want to help them understand their impact on a regular basis—and we provide information about our programs and services in a way they can understand and repeat.

We really want to help them communicate the need for philanthropy and how their collecting change is making a difference.”

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Nelson said the program’s success focuses on participation, not monetary donations.

“Changing Lives grows a generation of generous hearts,” Nelson explained. “The kids who participate in our program learn the joy of philanthropy and will hopefully continue to feel that joy and give back to our local community throughout their lives.”

Parents and guardians with children ages zero through 17 who would like to participate in Changing Lives can call Diana Gonzalez, CHS development specialist, at 209.526.1476 Ext. 197 to reserve a jar for

{COVER STORY } a child, sports team, classroom, etc. Change jars may be picked up at the CHS main office located at 2000 W. Briggsmore in Modesto. For more information, visit www.centerforhumanservices.org.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County’s Brain Gain Summer Camp provides fun and educational activities that help local young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

“The goal of the Boys & Girls Clubs during the summer months is to keep students educationally engaged with a diverse variety of activities that help them continue learning while having fun in a safe and nurturing environment,” said Veronica Jacuinde, marketing and communications coordinator. “Many young people do not have access to any sort of enrichment programs over the summer months, and we fill this critical void through our innovative programming designed to empower and inspire youth to thrive in all aspects of their lives.”

“At the Boys & Girls Clubs our motto is ‘Great Futures Start Here’ and our programming reflects and strengthens that,” Jacuinde continued. “Programs like the Brain Gain Summer Camp prepare our youth to be productive members of society. We train them to be leaders and to make smart choices, and we instill in them a love for their community and a commitment to giving back.”

Each module of the Brain Gain Summer Camp takes a project-based learning approach to develop critical problem solving and creative thinking skills. Participants engage in a process of learning through discovery, imaginative expression, group work and a final project or production.

“With awesome weekly themes, campers will enjoy a variety of activities in the areas of the arts, science, healthy lifestyles, sports, and games,” Jacuinde noted. “They will also take weekly field trips to places like the MJC Planetarium, the local farmer’s market, Empire pool, Columbia State Park, the Modesto Graffiti Parade and Car Show, and Brenden Theaters. For many participants, this will be the first time they are exposed to these activities and we are pleased we can provide them with memorable experiences to help expand their horizons.”

Brain Gain Summer Camp is open to kids ages six through 18 who reside in Stanislaus County. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided each day. Cost for each week is $80.

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GUEST COLUMN WOR K PLACE V IOLENC E AWARENESS AND P REVENT IO N

By Benjamin Webster, Off ice Managing Shareholder of the Sacramento off ice of Littler Mendelson While the risk of violence in the American workplace, including in and around Modesto, is statistically rare, the consequences of such actions are drastic, and all employers should take affirmative steps to minimize acts or threats of violence at work. Recent data is shocking. In the U.S., almost two million acts of workplace violence are reported annually. According to the most recent statistics provided by the U.S. BENJAMIN WEBSTER Bureau of Labor Statistics, 417 homicides, and 229 suicides occurred in U.S. workplaces in 2015, and the number of shootings at work increased by 15 percent from 2014 to 2015.

Under OSHA, all employers have a general duty to provide a safe workplace, free from recognized hazards that may cause death or serious physical harm. Although the exact extent of this duty is unclear, employers should take reasonable steps to keep their employees safe.

Workplace violence encompasses any severe, offensive, or intimidating conduct causing an employee to reasonably fear for his/her personal safety or the safety of family, friends, and/or property. This includes actual acts of violence, as well as threats or intimidation. In addition to

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co-worker violence, many attacks or threats are perpetrated by outsiders, such as family members, clients, or strangers. And while many think of workplace violence as misconduct that only occurs at work, workplace violence is actually much broader and also encompasses behavior away from work (such as altercations between former spouses or partners)— if the company determines that the incident may lead to violence at the worksite.

3 STEPS TO HELP PREVENT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE 1. IMPLEMENT A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. Every employer should

adopt, disseminate, and enforce a zero tolerance workplace violence policy, including definitions and examples; a description of prohibited weapons; a statement encouraging employees to immediately raise any concerns; the employer’s reporting procedure; and commitments by the company to promptly investigate any complaint, take appropriate steps to discipline any violators, and protect complainants and witnesses from retaliation. The mantra “if you see something, say something” will yield results if employees know that they can have their concerns promptly addressed, without fear of retribution.

2. ESTABLISH A MANAGEMENT RESPONSE TEAM. As part of its workplace

violence prevention program, each company should designate a management response team (MRT) to act as the frontline response to any occurrences or threats of violence. Depending on the employer's size and structure, the MRT might include representatives of senior management, human resources, security, and in-house legal counsel.

The MRT should develop an emergency response plan that anticipates how to deal with a violent incident or threat—including securing the workplace, contacting law enforcement, informing employees of the danger, responding with any necessary crisis counseling and other measures in the aftermath of an incident, and determining how best to investigate the actual or threatened conduct.

3. CONDUCT A WORKPLACE AUDIT. As part of a workplace violence

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Gallo Center for the Arts Plaza The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Leadership Modesto Class of 2017 is excited to unveil the artistic transformation of two Downtown Modesto intersections I and 10th Street and I and 11th Street.

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prevention program, companies are also well-advised to conduct a comprehensive safety and security audit to identify and correct any gaps in security or possible unsafe conditions, such as malfunctioning security systems, broken locks, multiple sites of access, and poor lighting. As part of this safety initiative, employers should consider partnering with the local law enforcement (police or sheriff ). P

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GUEST COLUMN MODESTO BREAKFAST CLUB

PR O MOTING S TRONG LEADERS HIP THRO U G H S TRO N G REL ATIO N S H I P S

By Kate Trompetter, Center for Human Services, Development and Communications Director

Often I hear people talking about the Brain Drain: the emigration of highly intelligent people from one community to another. I talk with people fairly often about what makes people stay in Modesto and how we can attract more bright, creative people to the area. On more than one occasion, I’ve been asked “what brought you back home” and “why do you stay?” And in the moments when my husband and I entertain the idea of leaving this community, two things consistently make us stay: possibility and people.

In September of last year, Mani Grewal and I gathered 40 or so of our friends, people who we believe to be bright, Modesto-committed, young professionals in our network. We wanted to know if they felt like hanging out on a regular basis. We proposed the Breakfast Club. We believe that at the foundation of change is strong leadership, and strong leadership is grounded in strong relationships. If you are invested in and celebrate the greater Modesto area, join us for breakfast. Let's get together and talk about awesome things. Let's talk about a shared vision for a future surrounded by other young people who choose to live here. A future where we can get together and lift each other up, celebrate accomplishments, connect with people we've never met, see old friends, and, at least at this gathering, not pay fines or worry about missing meetings.

This is not about other organizations having less value. This is about a generation of young people and young professionals that haven’t yet found their place, people who think about leaving and are looking for reasons to stay, people who think about moving home and should feel great about it. This is about gathering in a way that works for us and in the way we want to engage our community. Access because of time, kids, or money can’t be an issue.

We want bright, enthusiastic people to choose us, to choose Modesto.

We want them to work for our companies, make cool things happen, eat at our restaurants. We want to have a large network of people our age who are starting businesses, working and growing their professional careers, learning, raising kids, getting married, going out at night. While there are many ways to accomplish what we are trying to do, knowing each other is where we decided to start. It is, after all, the relationships that keep so many of us here.

As a society, we assign value to leaving home. There is value in that.

But we’re going to get busy assigning value to staying in, or choosing, Modesto. We’re going to celebrate the hell out of it.

In the years since I’ve moved home, this community has both inspired and challenged me. But mostly, what I’ve discovered is a profound love for my hometown, the one that’s raised me, and all the people who live in it.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Modesto, Mar. 30, 2017 – Stanislaus Community Foundation announced receipt of a major charitable grant to increase the number of healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for quality healthcare services in the region.

The Central Valley Health Careers Fund has been established following a $2 million grant from DBB Foundation, Inc., the successor to the former Delta Blood Bank following its sale to the American Red Cross in 2013. The grant will be administered by Stanislaus Community Foundation as the newly created Central Valley Health Careers Fund.

The Central Valley Health Careers Fund's primary goal is to address the healthcare provider shortage in Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties. According to the County Health Rankings and Roadmap report issued in 2016, there are 48 primary care physicians and 80 specialists per 100,000 residents in the San Joaquin Valley. These ratios are well below the minimum of 60 primary care doctors and 85 specialists recommended by the Council on Graduate Medical Education. In contrast, the Bay Area has 86 primary care doctors and 175 specialists per 100,000 residents.

“We know there are major gaps in the delivery of health services in the community,” said John Eisenhut, President of the DBB Foundation.

“Access to quality healthcare is one of those challenging gaps, and we wanted to address this shortfall by increasing the number of local health professionals who commit to staying in our region.”

“In our conversations with local healthcare leaders, we discovered that in order to meet the healthcare provider shortage, we must grow the workforce from within,” said Marian Kaanon, CEO of Stanislaus Community Foundation. “The Central Valley Health Careers Fund will invest in local students at critical milestones in their academic path from high school throughout college, and ultimately connect them to post-secondary job opportunities in the region. We are grateful to the DBB Foundation in making this important grant available.”

The Central Valley Health Careers Fund will strengthen existing healthcare workforce development efforts taking place locally. To help bolster the student pathway to a healthcare career, Stanislaus Community Foundation will embark on a landscape analysis and create a plan to make strategic investments including college scholarships, paid internships and recruitment incentives for healthcare professionals to move to and remain in the region. P

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Doctors Medical Center earns top grade in patient safety for sixth time in a row.

Modesto (Apr. 14, 2017) – Doctors Medical Center received an “A” rating in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2017 Safety Score, demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

This is the sixth consecutive time that DMC earned an A and it is the only hospital in Stanislaus County to have done so.

The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score is a rating system designed to give consumers information they can use to make healthcare decisions for themselves or a loved one. The Leapfrog Group assigns A, B, C, D, and F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals based on their ability to prevent errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

“This rating recognizes our continuous commitment to placing safety at the forefront of our patients’ care,” said Warren Kirk, Chief Executive Officer, Doctors Medical Center. P

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING* Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

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STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th St. 9 to 10 p.m.

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EDUCATION M O DES TO JUNIOR COLLE G E IS N O W HO M E TO THE N EWLY CREATE D LOGISTICS AND S U PPLY C HAIN M AN AG EM EN T PRO G RAM

By Professor Joseph Akpovi Since 2014, Modesto Junior College has led the development of new education programs for Logistics in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Through the California Career Pathway Trust (CCPT) grant, Modesto Junior College has provided resources for local school capacity building for classes and labs for a network of education sites inclusive of Patterson High School, Stanislaus County Office of JOSEPH AKPOVI Education’s Industrial Training Center, Columbia College, Merced College, Modesto Junior College, and San Joaquin Delta College.

This Fall 2016, Modesto Junior College is proud to introduce the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program! The Program is designed to provide a comprehensive logistics and supply chain management training and prepare students for careers in warehouse operations, inventory control, distribution center operations, transportation operations, production planning, and scheduling, procurement, or customer service.

To support these organizations, training is vital for Logistics & Supply Chain careers as they are among the fastest growing occupations in this region, paying an average wage of $20 per hour for non-supervisory jobs.

Training for and access to industry recognized certifications prepare individuals to gain high-wage and high-skill jobs, including shipping supervisors, logisticians, supply chain managers and electro-mechanics.

Programs in Logistics, Material Handling, Supply Chain Management, Maintenance, and Supply Chain Information Technology are needed to prepare individuals for these jobs. The Modesto Junior College Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program currently offers various certificate programs and an associate degree program.

LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE CER TIFICATE The 16-Week Logistics Associate program is designed to train students in logistics and Supply chain operations for entry level positions in warehousing, distribution, transportation or manufacturing. The program consists of a comprehensive behind-the-wheel forklift driver training and a rigorous APICS coursework in logistics and supply chain. Students will have the opportunity to obtain APICS’ internationally recognized Global Logistics Associate (GLA) certification after successful completion of a comprehensive exam.

CER TIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT: LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN The two-semester certification program offers students a comprehensive general Logistics and Supply Chain foundation for careers in Warehouse Operations, Transportation Operations, Inventory Control, Purchasing or Customer Service. An internship will cap the program to allow students with no Logistics experience to gain practical work experience with a local business.

In California, Logistics & Supply Chain moves local commerce through a network of distribution centers. To this end the Central Valley has become home to large distribution centers which utilize the extensive freeway and highway corridors, the mass rail system, seaports (San Francisco, Oakland and Stockton’s inland seaport), and is a growing industry in the local economy.

The Central Valley has been home to manufacturing companies with extensive warehousing and distribution operations such as E. & J. Gallo Winery, Del Monte Foods, ConAgra, Foster Farms, and Frito Lay. The region is also home to a number of warehousing and transportation service providers like G3 Enterprises, Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, Transload Shippers, US Cold Storage, and a few dozens of trucking companies. Finally, in the last few years, the central valley has become a major distribution hub for large retailers like Costco, Amazon, CVS, Grainger, and Restoration Hardware who have set up massive distribution centers in the area.

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A. S. DEGREE: LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN The A.S. in Logistics and Supply Chain offers students the two-semester Certificate of Achievement, plus the general education requirements. It is designed for students seeking a Technical Education A. S. degree, but it also offers a pathway to a four-year university.

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C O M MU NI TY DEVELOP MENT

UNVEILING OF LEADERSHIP MODESTO’S INTERSECTION OF AR T TO TAKE PLACE IN MAY

By Leadership Modesto Class of 2017 Selected as the project for this year’s Leadership Modesto class, the INTERSECTION OF ART hopes to bring more awareness of the arts to our community while beautifying and enhancing the experience of Downtown Modesto.

The two intersections just in front of the Gallo Center for the Arts - I and 10th Street and I and 11th Street, have received an artistic makeover designed by local artists Julie Scherer and John Griswold, which captures the essence of the performing arts.

PRODUCERS: Sunrise Rotary, Downtown Modesto Partnership DIRECTORS: Care More, Chris and Peach Brady, City of Modesto, Fiscalini Cheese Company, Gallo Center for the Arts, Health Plan of San Joaquin, Modesto Toyota, Oak Valley Community Bank, United Capital, Valley First Credit Union PERFORMERS: American Chevrolet, Doctors Medical Center, Grimbleby Coleman, The Modesto Nuts

The unveiling of the INTERSECTION OF ART is scheduled for May 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gallo for the Center Arts Plaza; just in time for the Amgen Tour Men’s Stage 2 Start scheduled for a few days later. Join Leadership Modesto for an exciting evening of food, fun, and live music to celebrate the newly-designed downtown crosswalks.

STAGE HANDS: American Meat Co., Bank of the West, Boyett Petroleum, Community Hospice, Contentment Health Magazine Don’s Mobile Glass, Gianelli & Associates, Gowans Printing Company, Lou & Kenni Friedman, Marcia Herrmann Design, McCormick Barstow, Progress Magazine, Stanislaus Magazine, The Intertwine Group

This project came together with the collective effort of many local organizations and individuals. Leadership Modesto extends its deepest gratitude to all of the sponsors that made this project possible:

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SAVE THE DATE UNVEILING OF INTERSECTION OF ART Friday, May 12, 2017 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Gallo Center for the Arts Plaza lemo2017.wixsite.com/intersectionofart Follow us on Facebook: Modesto Intersection of Art

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COMMUNIT Y HOSPICE OPTIMIZES HOPE AND QUALIT Y OF LIFE By: Jacqui D. Sinarle

When it comes to providing support through times of grief and loss, the first organization that comes to mind is Community Hospice.

For more than 37 years, Community Hospice has offered compassionate and quality care, education, and support to terminally ill patients and their families regardless of their ability to pay, and today the organization’s services are more needed and appreciated than ever.

“Community Hospice was founded by two local volunteer nurses who had a drive to make a difference in our community and help comfort and relieve the suffering of their friends and neighbors,” said C. DeSha McLeod, President/ CEO. “Their passion and dedication have made Community Hospice what it is today—the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice agency in the Central Valley.”

In addition to providing end-of-life care, durable medical equipment, and community education, Community Hospice operates Hope Chest Thrift Stores and the Alexander Cohen Hospice House that provides 24-hour care in a comfortable, home-like setting.

grief camp that helps children and teens (ages six to 17) who have experienced loss to bond, learn healthy ways to express their feelings, and honor their departed loved ones.

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our friends and neighbors during one of the most fragile times in life… ” Volunteers are at the heart of Community Hospice; they visit or call patients and families, help at thrift stores, facilitate grief support, and assist with office work and projects.

“Community Hospice offers no-cost grief support services to anyone in the community who has experienced a loss, provides a crisis response team that is available to assist when tragedy occurs, and supports many local children through our onsite school grief programs,” added Kristin Mostowski, Director of Public Relations.

“Our goal at Community Hospice is to optimize hope and quality of life,” McLeod concluded.

“We are here to support our friends and neighbors during one of the most fragile times in life, and our teams of experienced professionals can provide that support to patients and their families in their own home environments. Above all, we want people who are facing advanced illnesses to know that they are not alone.”

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B r a n d i n g . S t ra t e g y. D e s i g n .

MODESTO MEANS BUSINESS

The Chamber stands by this statement.

We practice it on a daily basis. As an organization, we use Chamber Members exclusively. We hope we can ‘count on you’ to practice using Chamber Members to meet all of your business needs.

You can find new and current members online at www.ModChamber.org.

Progress Magazine is the voice of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, and the leading business publication in Stanislaus County. For more information or advertising info call 209.526.9136.

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N E TW OR K I NG & REFERRALS

PRESIDENT’S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE SILVER LEVEL

Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC

Seven Up Bottling Corporation

E. & J. Gallo Winery

PLATINUM LEVEL

Acme Construction Company, Inc.

F & M Bank

Solecon Industrial Contractors

Kaiser Permanente

American Chevrolet

Galletto Ristorante

Solar City

Walmart

American Medical Response

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Aramark Uniform Services

Gianelli & Associates

Atherton & Associates, LLP

DIAMOND LEVEL

Certified Public Accountants

Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc. Golden Valley Health Centers Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.

Solid Networks, Inc. Stanislaus Distributing Stanislaus Food Products Company Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Storer Coachways

Bank of the West

Bank of Stockton

Beard Land and Investment Co.

Brightwood College

Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.

Brunn & Flynn

I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Doctors Behavioral

California State University, Stanislaus

Infiniti of Modesto

Telcion Communications Group

Care One Home Health

International Paper Company

TSM Insurance

Doctors Medical Center-DMC

Iron Mountain, Inc.

Turlock Irrigation District

Frito-Lay Company, Inc.

Central Sanitary Supply Co.

JS West & Company

Union Bank

MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc.

Central Valley Ag Grinding

Maxx Value Foods

Modesto & Empire Traction Co.

Central Valley Automotive

Pacific Southwest Container

Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge

Mercer Foods

Physician Referral Service-DMC

Central Valley Nissan

Health Center- DMC

and Hospice, Inc.

Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai

GOLD LEVEL

Central Valley Medical Group

Grover Landscape Services, Inc.

Mocse Credit Union The Modesto Bee Modesto Toyota

SunOpta Aseptic, Inc.

US Bank Valley Children’s Healthcare Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW Vintage Faire Mall W.H. Breshears, Inc.

Oak Valley Community Bank

Warden’s Office Products Center

Chuckchansi Gold Resort & Casino

O’Brien’s Market

Warden’s Office Furniture Outlet

Clark Pest Control

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Wells Fargo Bank

Fiscallini Cheese Company

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Panelized Structures Inc.

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green

HealthSouth Rehabilitation

Collins Electrical

Pepsi Bottling Group

Yosemite Meat Company, Inc.

5.11, Inc.

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Crystal Creamery DoubleTree Hotel

Comcast

PMZ Real Estate

Memorial Medical Center

of Modesto

Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.

Prime Shine Car Wash

Modesto Irrigation District

Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,

Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball

Prompt Staffing

RACOR, Division of Parker

Del Monte Foods

Delta Sierra Beverage

Hannifin Corporation

Pacher & Silva

Seneca Foods, LLC

The Eberhardt School of Business

Sysco Food Services of

English Oaks Nursing &

Central California

Taco Bell

Rehabilitation Hospital

Insurance Agency

D.B.A Courtesy Staffing

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Rogers Jewelry Company San Joaquin Valley College

Final Cut Media

Save Mart Supermarkets

First Choice Physician Partners

Smile Shine Family Dental

Food Maxx

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