Progress September 2016

September 2016 Vol. 37 Issue 9 modchamber.org

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Sciabica Celebrates 80 Years

SPIE Teacher Interns

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2016

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.

Vice Chairman, External Operations Stephen Madison, STANCO

Vice Chairman, Internal Operations Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum,CPA Directors Brad Blakeley, Edward Jones Investments Jeffery Burda, Wells Fargo Business Banking Todd Falduti,Vintage Faire Mall Ryan Fitzpatrick,Valley Lexus Mike Garcia, Oak Valley Community Bank David Gingerich, TD Gingerich Insurance Solutions, Inc. Brad Hawn, CHG Paul Holshouser, Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Naomi Layland, Huff Construction Co, Inc. Craig Lewis, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Virginia Madueño, Imagen, LLC DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice Inc. Nate Miller, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Tom Nielsen, Beard Land and Investment Co. Peggy O’Donnell, Mid-Valley Promotion Thomas Reeves, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Kole Siefken, DoubleTree Hotel Lucy Virgen, Bank of the West Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah Pete Zahos, Sysco Central California, Inc.

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

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Message from the CEO

COVER STORY

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Measure L: Local Roads First

GUEST COLUMN

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Bystander CPR Dramatically Improves Survival Rates

EDUCATION

Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) Teacher Interns 2016

NETWORKING & REFERRALS

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Chamber Calendar

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Announcements

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.

Chamber Corner

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, The Alliance Melissa Williams, Modesto Irrigation District

Publisher: Modesto Chamber of Commerce 209.577.5757 • Progress@ModChamber.org www.ModChamber.org

LEADERSHIP

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Past Chairman David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Cecil Russell, President/CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce CRussell@ModChamber.org

At the Chamber, we are always searching for new ways to provide real value to our members.

JOHN VILLINES DIR. OF MEMBERSHIP & OP. SERVICES

Therefore, we are excited to announce a new benefit in the form of two discounted travel packages. You can cruise down the Rhine River on a 10-day European trip in May 2017, or tour Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in Italy on an eight-day trip in October 2017. What a wonderful way to reward your work team or unplug and spend time with friends and family.

We also have some new features for members on our website, namely “hot deals,” “member-to- member discounts,” and upgraded member profiles which can allow for photos, videos, social media links, job postings, and press releases on the online directory.

This is a great way for a member to drive traffic to its company and promote its brand.

The Chamber encourages our members to do business with each other and these tools are a milestone for this goal.

Coming soon, there will be informational meetings about the travel opportunities and workshops to train members to utilize the new profile tools, so be sure to look for them on our online calendar or in our upcoming weekly email blasts, Chamber Happenings.

If you want more information, you can also contact me at 209.577.5757 or via email at jvillines@modchamber.org. P

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PUBLI C A DVO CACY

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

By Cecil Russell, Chamber President and CEO

Our cover story this month is on Better Roads Safer Streets–YES on L. The following is information from the committee to support Measure L.

CECIL RUSSELL CHAMBER PRESIDENT AND CEO

Stanislaus County is a wonderful community in which to work and raise a family. However, our local road conditions are becoming worse every year.

Local roads and highways are afflicted with cracks, potholes and unsafe conditions threatening the safety and quality of life of our residents. They also cost businesses that depend on goods movement significant amounts of money on fleet repairs.

Measure L {www.stanislaus-localroadsfirst.com} on this November’s countywide ballot will help fix our streets and roads, and help improve our local ecology at the same time. It is a detailed transportation plan to repair our roads, reduce traffic congestion, and improve safety on local streets and highways. It would help make Stanislaus County a “self-help” county, which would then qualify us for millions of state and federal matching funds. That is why taxpayer advocates, seniors, educators, framers, business groups, Republicans, Democrats, and neighborhood leaders throughout our county are all supporting Measure L. Every resident will benefit from improvements to be funded by this measure, because the plan provides funds to fix our roads, fill potholes, improve busy intersections, ensure safe routes for children to walk and bike to school, and shorten emergency response times.

Measure L includes strong accountability and performance audits, so government can’t get in the way. Every penny raised by Measure L stays in Stanislaus County to improve local transportation. By law, the State cannot touch or divert this self-generated money.

Measure L will create good jobs and help grow our local economy by providing almost $1 Billion dollars of economic and infrastructure investment over the next 25 years. Every road in the Stanislaus County will be improved three times during this time period.

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Modesto City Schools

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PMZ Real Estate

Modesto Irrigation District Beard Land Improvement J S West Modesto Traction

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Pepsi Bottling Co.

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Gowans Printing

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F & M Bank

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Don’s Mobile Glass

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Doctors Medical Center

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Harris Moran Seed

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Mistlin Honda

Wille Electric Supply Inc.

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Atherton & Associates Co.

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TSM Insurance

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Pacific Gas & Electric

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E. & J. Gallo Modesto Bee

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On Aug. 26, Sciabica’s Olive Oil celebrated their 80th Anniversary with a “Farm to Fork to Flavor” event supporting Local Artisan Food Companies.

Founded in 1936 and still family owned and operated, Sciabica’s has won numerous awards for their 100% California Extra Virgin artisan-crafted coldpressed olive oils, the most recent the prestigious 2015 California State Fair’s ‘Best of Show.’

Roger’s Jewelers

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Modesto Junior College

7up Noah’s Water Nick Sciabica Sons Olive Oil

We just had a very successful State of Business and Education event. Thank you to George Boodrookas, Marian Kaanon, and Wendy Kennedy for their contributions to this wonderful event. Also thank you to the Committee who worked all year to make sure this event was the best one yet. We have three events coming up please mark your calendar for our 33rd Annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 30, our 55th Annual Harvest Luncheon being held at a new location this year, the MJC ACE Ag Pavilion and last but not least our 2nd Annual Central Valley Business Summit Oct. 25. Please contact the office today for more information on all upcoming events: 209.577.5757 or visit our website: www.modchamber.org P

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Save Mart Supermarkets Storer Coachways Weeks Real Estate

We need your support; please vote YES on Measure L. We could also use your contributions. To make a contribution, write a check to Citizens for Better Roads & Safer Streets–Yes on Measure L and mail it to 3501 Tully Rd., Ste. B, Modesto, CA 95356. The FPPC number is 1281463 and the Tax ID number is 20-4720787. You can also contribute online at www.MeasureL-Yes.com.

We are very fortunate to have many local owned and operated companies that were founded and not only remain but thrive here in Modesto. Listed at right are some of the companies that were founded here in Modesto and continue to bring jobs and economic prosperity to our community.

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SOME OF OUR OUR MOST PROMINENT & SUCCESSFUL MEMBERS

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Foster Farms

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I C Refrigeration Services Inc.

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Stanislaus Food Products

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American Recycling

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Boyett Petroleum

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House of Carpets

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Modesto Toyota Warden’s

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Wells Fargo

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Blue Diamond

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Huff Construction Company, Inc.

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Grimbleby Coleman CPAs

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Vintage Faire Mall

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Community Hospice

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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

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Oak Crafts By Jeremiah

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Beckles Candies

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American Chevrolet

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Edward Jones Investment Oak Valley Community Bank Prime Shine

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MEASURE L:

LOCAL ROADS FIRST

By Craig C. Lewis, Modesto Chamber Board of Directors & Chairman of the Economic Development Committee

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce joins local businesses, farmers, labor organizations, educators, and 51 of our 52 elected local officials in supporting Measure L: Local Roads First. This is crucial to our future economic vitality and the ability for our region to keep up with an ever-evolving marketplace. Measure L means improved safety and connectivity. It means jobs. Its time has come.

in the Modesto-Metro area are currently ranked as the 20th worst in the entire country . Our members and farmers trying to deliver product know how important safe, reliable, and drivable roads are to our families and our livelihood.

Measure L is a half-cent sales tax that would be collected over 25 years, resulting in almost a billion dollars in revenue. That money “We’ve tried twice before and came exceptionally close in 2008,” said would be used exclusively to maintain our existing streets and roads, John Villines. “This effort has been a very different experience improve public transportation, and upgrade routes to increase with broad based support across the county and from some connectivity throughout the County. Sacramento can’t touch folks that were opposed in the past.” these funds by law. Without this investment, our roads will continue to deteriorate and we will be unable to Supervisor Jim DeMartini, a well-known champion fix them or to accommodate badly needed economic “Stanislaus of taxpayer rights, is a staunch supporter, going growth in the future. so far as to host a fundraiser for the Measure County L Political Action Committee. And after Perhaps one of the most important benefits will be able to not taking a position in the 2006 and to attaining “self-help” status is the recondition every 2008 efforts, the Stanislaus County ability for our local agencies to Farm Bureau weighed in with its leverage funds to attract State and road in the County three endorsement of Measure L. Federal dollars. Last year, the State times over the life of the awarded $4.5 billion in funds for measure,” according “Each farmer and rancher in Stanislaus transportation investments–Stanislaus to Public Works County uses our local roads, whether it is to County received none of those funds. We work on our farms and ranches, go to school, go have the ability to potentially double or even Director Matt to church, buy parts, feed our families, or transport triple our funding delivering between $2 and $3 Machado. our products to market,” said SCFB President David billion dollars in local transportation projects over Van Klaveren. “Without sufficient infrastructure, a the next 25 years. thriving society and economy cannot function.”

Does it work? Yes. Voters in 20 “self-help counties,” California’s local streets and roads network is currently funded representing 81 percent of California’s population, have through a variety of sources including the state gas tax, federal passed sales tax measures specifically for transportation that are transportation funds, local tax and bond measures, and local General expected to fund over $95 billion of voter-approved transportation Funds. Because funding sources have not kept pace with inflation, investments by 2050 . we face an ongoing annual deficit of $7.8 billion in the area of streets and roads. Other components of the state transportation system face Because self-help counties are able to exercise similar shortfalls. control over locally-raised transportation funds, they have considerably more influence over Shortfalls? The average county resident currently pays the state how transportation projects are delivered about $135 a year in gas taxes. By the time the State takes its money, for the benefit of their residents. This, in applies some to debt, and then distributes what’s left over, we get turn, enables residents to hold county less than 7¢. Less than 7¢ (per person per year)! Streets and roads officials accountable for result.

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“We can’t wait for Sacramento,” said Supervisor and StanCOG Chairman Vito Chiesa. “Measure L allows us to take charge and fix our transportation infrastructure now.”

Measure L provides specific investments for each and every jurisdiction, as well as clearly defined regional projects that will yield positive economic and connectivity benefits countywide. StanCOG and the Modesto Bee both have websites that allow voters to search by jurisdiction to review proposed projects and programs by City and for the County.

This package of investments was based on a substantial amount public outreach, which explains why 100 percent of the local revenues will be controlled by local agencies with 50 percent going to repair local streets and roads, 10 percent to address traffic congestion, and 5 percent for local bike and pedestrian projects.

Measure L includes strict oversight to ensure that all funds will be spent exactly as voters have been promised. A Citizens Oversight audit committee will review expenditures on a quarterly basis and provide annual reports for taxpayer review. Individuals representing all 10 member agencies of StanCOG would be appointed by local municipalities.

Measure L does not replace existing funding mechanisms here in the County. The development community will continue to pay its fair share in transportation impact fees and local agencies would be required to maintain their current level of general fund allocations for local streets and roads. Measure L enhances our ability to maintain our communities.

“We can’t wait for Sacramento,” said Supervisor and StanCOG Chairman Vito Chiesa. “Measure L allows us to take charge and fix our transportation infrastructure now.”

“Stanislaus County will be able to recondition every road in the County three times over the life of the measure,” according to Public Works Director Matt Machado.

For more information about Measure L, please visit www.Stanlislaus-LocalRoadsFirst.com. P

The remaining money would be allocated at 7 percent for local transit services and 28 percent for local regional projects that will help us transport our products in a safer more efficient manner.

1 Grappling With the Challenges of Transportation Infrastructure Financing, Stephany Aguilar, Western City Magazine, February, 2015

Fifteen separate projects have been selected as part of the local regional investment plan. These include: new interchanges at Standiford and 99, Briggsmore and 99 and Mitchell-Service Road on the east side of the county. Patterson would love a new interchange at Zacharias. Other projects include completion of the first two phases of the Highway 132 Expressway and the Oakdale Bypass.

2 Bumpy Roads Ahead: America’s Roughest Rides and Strategies to Make our Roads Smoother, TRIP, July 2015 3 www.SelfHelpCountiesCoalition.org 4 The Self-Help Program: A Better Way to Deliver Local Transportation Projects, William G. Hamm, Ph.D., 2009

Need-based point-to-point services for seniors, veterans, and others who are unable to manage public transportation would be tripled based on current funding levels. This would allow people to get to medical appointments and other important meetings much easier.

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CERES | HUGHSON | MODESTO | NEWMAN OAKDALE | PATTERSON | RIVERBANK TURLOCK | WATERFORD | STANISLAUS COUNTY

WHAT MEASURE L MEANS FOR STANISLAUS COUNTY Revenues available to operate, maintain and improve our transportation system have not kept up with the needs of our community.

In November 2016, voters will be asked to consider Measure L, a ½ cent sales tax to address these needs.

Counties that have implemented local sales tax measures for transportation, called “Self-Help Counties,” are able to do more themselves and are more successful in leveraging a larger share of state and federal dollars.

This plan will: •

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Preserve existing infrastructure and improve neighborhoods, including funds to every city and the County to repave streets, fill potholes, and upgrade local transportation infrastructure.

Provide transit system preservation and improvements, by making capital and operational investments.

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Reduce traffic congestion by eliminating bottlenecks and improving commute reliability.

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Triple funding for point-to-point services for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities based on current estimates.

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Improve safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

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Promote economic development in Stanislaus County that support residents and businesses.

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Measure L Oversight Committee to ensure funds are allocated properly and spent on the proposed projects.

PROPOSED EXPENDITURE PLAN* Local Streets and Roads

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Regional Projects

Services for Seniors, Youth, Veterans and to Connect People to Rail and Transit

1111 I Street Suite 308, Modesto, CA 95354 | t (209) 525-4600 f (209) 558-7833 | stanislaus-localroadsfirst.com

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PROPOSED INVESTMENTS FOR MODESTO LOCAL STREET AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (50%)

• Funding from Measure L will provide sufficient revenue to treat every residential street 3 times in 25 years.

• Measure L provides $171,868,971* for local street maintenance and road repairs.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (10%) AND BIKE/PED IMPROVEMENTS (5%) • Provides $34,373,794* for traffic flow and safety improvements.

• Provides $17,186,897* for bike/pedestrian projects.

• Provides funds for Neighborhoods around every school to be enhanced for student safety.

• For a complete list of the proposed Street and Road Repair, Traffic Management, and Bike/Ped projects for Modesto, please visit www.stanislaus-localroadsfirst.com/modesto.

REGIONAL PROJECTS • Upgrade the Briggsmore-Carpenter Interchange.

• Construction of a new eight-lane interchange at Standiford.

• Complete State Route 132 by constructing a four-lane expressway from State Route 99 to Gates Road.

• Provides services for Seniors, Youth, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities to connect people to rail and transit. * All revenue estimates and allocations contained in the Expenditure Plan are for illustrative purposes. Actual net revenues may fall above or below the projections contained in the Expenditure Plan, therefore actual revenue allocations to each category will be based on the percentages contained in the Expenditure Plan.

Strict accountability and performance measures ensure delivery. The 25-year Plan will include strict accountability measures to ensure the funds are spent as directed by voters. It requires open and transparent public processes to allocate funds, including: • • • • • •

Annual Independent Audits and Compliance Reports Measure L Oversight Committee Provisions for Maintenance of Effort Administrative Costs Maximum of 1% Funds Must Stay Local and Only Be Spent on Transportation Sunset Date 2042

1111 I Street Suite 308, Modesto, CA 95354 | t (209) 525-4600 f (209) 558-7833 | stanislaus-localroadsfirst.com

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Please Join Us for Business Before Hours September 8th at 7:30 a.m.

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BEFORE HOURS

Business Before hosted by:

For over 10 years, Michelle and I talked about opening a retail gift store with a holistic theme. In 2009, a friend of ours asked what action we had taken to make the store a reality. We then started to visualize what the store would look like, asking how it would serve the Greater Good, and what we each wanted to experience by having the store.

In December 2009, the perfect location presented itself and the dream of our store became Intrinsic Elements, "where bling meets bliss." We are located at 1214 J St. between 12th and 13th Streets in downtown Modesto.

We opened our store on April 15, 2010 with 7,000 items and now have over 29,000 items in stock. We are blessed by our one full-time employee Jesika who joined us as we prepared to open the store. Jes is loved by our customers and is now a part of our family. We all have enjoyed the journey of discovering just what our customers want and need us to be. It seems our eclectic mix of gift items, crystals, oils, candles, etc. have made our customers confident that they can find a gift for almost everyone on their gift-giving list at Intrinsic Elements.

We hope you will make us your gift store and are truly grateful for those who have already done so. P Please Join Us for Business After Hours September 15th at 5:30 p.m.

AFTER HOURS

Business After hosted by:

SOLID NETWORKS | 5686 PIRRONE RD.

Solid Networks has been serving the Central Valley since 1999, providing IT Support such as technical help desk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. It’s always been our goal to provide enterprise-level IT practices and solutions to the small business sector, with small business prices. Our experience has allowed us to build and develop the infrastructure needed to keep our prices affordable and our clients up and running. P 10

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INTRINSIC ELEMENTS | 1214 J ST.

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Please Join Us for Business After Hours September 22nd at 5:30 p.m.

F & M BANK | 3001 MCHENRY AVE.

F&M Bank is celebrating 100 years of success and growth,and of those 50 years were spent supporting the Modesto community.

Founded in 1916, F&M Bank remains a locally owned and operated community bank proudly serving California through 24 locations.

As of Mar. 31, 2016, the Bank had approximately $2.6 billion in total assets. The Bank also recently announced that it will acquire Delta National Bank, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.

The Bank’s growth is largely contributed to two main principles that we are strongly committed to as an organization: (1) to re-invest our profits back into our local communities and local organizations, and (2) to provide customized banking solutions to local businesses and consumers in the communities we serve.

The FDIC awarded F&M Bank the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” in their CRA Evaluation, and the Bank has received BauerFinancial’s highest five-star rating for 24 consecutive years, longer than any other commercial bank in the State of California.

F&M Bank is a company with a solid earnings history and is a member of the Dividend Kings as defined by Sure Dividend as having increased annual cash dividends for 50 consecutive years and having paid dividends for 81 consecutive years. P

GUEST COLUMN BYSTANDER CPR DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES SURVIVAL RATES While Stanislaus County has a great emergency medical services system, even the most experienced paramedics armed with life-saving medications and the best cardiac care equipment may not always overcome the clock that starts ticking when a person suffers a cardiac arrest. For every minute a person is in cardiac arrest, the chance of survival decreases anywhere from seven to ten percent. Fortunately, the odds of survival increase dramatically the sooner CPR is initiated.

Don’t leave the odds to only calling 9-1-1 and hoping for a quick response.

The sooner somebody is performing quality chest compressions, the better it is for the patient.

Four minutes is considered the optimal time to begin CPR if there is to be any significant chance of survival.

Even though first responders and paramedic ambulances will do their best to get to the scene quickly, nothing beats the immediate initiation of bystander CPR. Specially-trained emergency medical dispatchers are the front line in coaching callers through performing CPR, but ordinary citizens should see themselves as the true first responder and learn CPR now in case the need ever arises.

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Area fire departments and ambulance services have partnered to provide hands-only CPR in middle schools, at businesses, and at fire stations.

While repeating this training often over the next several years will train thousands, it alone isn’t enough. Any location which has significant foot traffic should train their employees in CPR. It is also highly recommended to have access to automated external defibrillators and to learn how to use them. These public access defibrillators–such as those seen in airports–may then be rapidly deployed during a cardiac arrest.

Early CPR and defibrillation combined are even more effective during a witnessed cardiac arrest. Relevant medical information indicates the electrical activity of the heart during a sudden cardiac arrest is most sensitive during the first four minutes of the event, so being trained to apply a defibrillator rapidly dramatically improves a person’s chance of survival.

The defibrillators are easy to use and maintain, and the one-time cost is about $1,500 or more per unit.

We have a chance to make our community more heart safe.

What are you waiting for, lifesaver?

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GUEST COLUMN SC IABI CA’S C A L I FO RNI A O L I V E O I L C E L E B R AT E S T HE I R 8 0 T H A N N IV E R S A RY W I T H A “ FA R M T O F O R K T O F L AV O R ”

By Claudia Newcorn, Acron Enterprises

Aug. 26 marks Sciabica’s 80th anniversary celebration and everyone is invited to a unique “Farm to Fork to Flavor” farmers market-style event featuring local artisan food companies.

Sciabica's California Olive Oil is hosting local companies known for their unique and exceptional quality food products, including Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese, Oak Barrel Ice & Creamery, The Food Fix, Bauer’s Skillet Grill, Dust Bowl Brewing Co., Silkwood Wines, Rodin Farms, Paul’s Rustic Pizza, Alison’s Almond Brittle, and Nicolau Farms. Visitors can sample and purchase food, enjoy live music, and watch chef ’s demonstrations

by Dana Johnson, David Bradford, and John Surla. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the company’s Modesto headquarters at 2150 Yosemite Blvd.

“My family has enjoyed supporting our community for 80 years,” says Jonathan Sciabica, VP of Sales & Marketing, and a fourth-generation family member. “It’s our way of giving people a chance to discover the amazing local companies who craft delicious foods and beverages by showcasing them at one location.”

An Exclusive 80th Milestone Very few companies can claim to have been in business 80 years, and it’s a milestone the Sciabica family is proud to have achieved.

Founded in 1936, and still family-owned and operated, Sciabica’s has won numerous awards for their 100% California Extra Virgin artisan-crafted cold-pressed olive oils, most recently the prestigious 2015 California State Fair’s ‘Best of Show.’

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“All our oils are made here in Modesto,” Jonathan says. “We use only just-picked olives and they are carefully cold-pressed using state-of-the art technologies. We never use heat because that damages the oil’s quality and flavor.”

To highlight the company’s beginning in 1936, all Sciabica-brand olive oils and vinegars will be on sale at 36 percent off. Visitors will also receive $5 in “Farm2Fork bucks” good at any of the vendors’ booths for every case of mix ‘n’ match olive oils or vinegars they buy.

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce will host a special ribboncutting ceremony at 11 a.m., with a number of elected officials attending, including Congressman Jeff Denham. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit SunshineInABottle.com/80 or contact Claudia Newcorn with questions or to arrange an interview with Jonathan Sciabica. P

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BETTER THAN EVER!

As a growing leader in healthcare, Golden Valley Health Centers wanted a new look that reflects our connection to our patients and community. With new health centers opening in Ceres and Empire and a convenient new call center in Atwater, we’re expanding in ways that are “better than ever”! We CARE for you.

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EDUCATION S TAN I SL AU S PA R T N E R S I N EDUCATI O N ( S PI E) TEA CHER I NTERNS 2016 This summer, 21 teachers throughout Stanislaus County interned for 40 hours in business and industry. This can truly make a difference in what is taught to students who, ultimately, could be your future employees.

The SPIE Board congratulates the following teachers for their commitment to improving the education of their students and sincerely thanks the businesses who hosted this year’s educator interns.

If you are an educator, grades 7 through 14 in Stanislaus County, and interested in applying for an internship, visit www.stanislauspartners. com. If you are a business interested in hosting a teacher for 40 hours next summer (SPIE pays teacher’s stipend of $750 and covers Worker’s Compensation), please contact the SPIE office at 209.238.1766 or email SPIE@thevision.net for more information. P

INTERNS

PARTNERING BUSINESS

JOSHUA BENNETT

Steve's Chevrolet

Oakdale HS

JENNY BOLDEN

Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen

KATHY BORGES

Doctors Medical Center

TINA COLLIER

QES Computers

JAIME CULBERTSON

Alliance Worknet

JENI CUNHA,

Modesto Nuts

EDUARDO GODINEZ

Modesto Police Department

KERI GUSTAFSON

G3 Enterprises, Inc.

JANET HILLS

Stanislaus Co. DA Fire

MERCEDES HOLLCRAFT

San Joaquin Air Board

STEVE JERICOFF

Nordic Saw & Tool

Johansen HS Chavez Jr. HS

Valley Charter HS

PACE

Blaker-Kinser Jr. HS Davis HS

Connecting Waters Charter Enochs HS Investigation Gratton School

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Dale Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community

3900 Dale Road Modesto, CA 95356 209.526.2053 www.dalecommons.com RCFE #507004998

Oakdale HS

ANASTASIA LEGATOS

Rainbow Fabrics

ASHLEY MATYN

Center for Human Services

JIM MCCARTHY

The Modesto Bee

Modesto HS

Patterson HS Gregori HS

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DAVE MENSHEW

Duarte Farms

SERENA NAVARRO Turlock Adult School

Save Mart Supermarkets

MARIA PRASAD

Eggman for Congress

LUIS SANCHEZ

Data Path

Enochs HS

Dutcher Middle School Gregori HS

ANA SANTOS

Alliance Worknet

KELSEY SEVICK

Gallo Center for the Arts

CADE TOMASEGOVICH

Pires, Lipomi & Navarro Architects

Dutcher Middle School Blaker-Kinser Jr. HS Patterson HS

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

DARROCH BRAIN AND SPINE INSTITUTE 4016 Dale Rd. Modesto, CA 95356 FINAL CUT MEDIA Mike Daniel 725 13th St. Modesto, CA 95354 844.458.0250 hello@finalcutmedia.com www.finalcutmedia.com GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER 1717 Las Vegas St. Modesto, CA 95358 209.576.4200 209.556.5064 www.gvhc.org KAMPS PROPANE Ron Shaw 1929 Moffat Bld. Manteca, CA 95366 209.823.7641 209.823.9931 rshaw@kampspropane.com www.kampspropane.com

WHOLESOME NUT COMPANY, INC. Anthony Mello 240 Bunker Ave. Modesto, CA 95354 209.226.9617 323.345.5864 www.wholesomenutcompany.com WOMAN’S EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP Alana Scott 1509 K St., #181 Modesto, CA 95354 209.541.8951 Well4women@well4women.org www.well4women.org WRIGHT CHOICE PAINTING, INC. Joe Wright 1125 Lone Palm Ave. Modesto, CA 95354 209.577.1050 admin@wrightchoice.com www.wrightchoice.com

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Harvest Luncheon AD SPACE

September 16, 2016 MJC ACE Ag Pavilion, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE www.modchamber.org or 209.577.5757

MENA & CO. SALON Filomena Nault 3900 Palendale Ave., Ste. 425 Modesto, CA 95356 209.579.7070 menaandcompany@yahoo.com www.menaandco.com

NEW MEMBER PROFILE Kamps Propane is the Central Valley’s leading

supplier of Clean American Energy to local families, farms, and businesses. We’re familyowned, based in Manteca, and we’ve served Modesto-area businesses for nearly 50 years.

We offer retail, wholesale and tank exchange service. Call us when you need propane at 209.823.7641. P

To become a member of the Chamber visit us at www.modchamber.org or call our Membership Director, John Villines, at 209.577.5757

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING* Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS Intrinsic Elements 1214 J St. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

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

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Solid Networks 5686 Pirrone Rd. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING*

HARVEST LUNCHEON MJC ACE Ag Pavilion 435 College Ave. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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F&M Bank 3001 McHenry Ave. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

SinglePoint Outsourcing, Inc. Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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AMBASSADOR/WELCOME TEAM* Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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CHAMBER U – THE REWARDS OF BUILDING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SinglePoint Outsourcing, Inc. 1114 J St. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING* Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m..

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Good Egg Breakfast DoubleTree Hotel 1150 9th St. 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th St. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Lakewood Memorial Park 900 Santa Fe Rd. Hughson, CA 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. *MEMBERS ONLY MEETINGS HELD AT THE CHAMBER 1114 J ST. **PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.MODCHAMBER.ORG

DID YOU KNOW…

Modesto Chamber offers Public Notary Services For more information: CHERYL FOOTE cfoote@modchamber.org 209.577.5757

© Modesto Irrigation District

Lighting rebates

HVAC rebates

High efficiency motor rebates

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John Thurman Field, September 30th 5:30 p.m. -10:00 p.M. SEPTEMBER 2016

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Gerbo Designs is pleased to announce the launch of their web design division. Gerbo Designs' custom websites are designed and developed to the exact needs of the client, creating one-of-akind business solutions unique to each business. Seasoned programmers and database professionals are ready to take on both complicated and technical projects, along with the same high-end designs that clients have come to expect.

The announcement is made by Gerbo Designs' owner and principle designer, Sally Gerbo, who said, “Websites are often a clients’ first encounter with your brand. Your visitors decide what they think about your organization and brand message, and if they’re not impressed, your competitors are just a click away.”

The expansion provides Gerbo Designs' clients a turn-key solution for their business’ visual marketing and communication campaigns. Built using an easy-to-use and customizable per business Content Management System (CMS), their websites are highly secure, intuitive, and responsive.

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Opened in 2007 and specializing in branding and identity for businesses and organizations, Gerbo Designs is known for their creative vision, exceptional detail, and clean and innovative design. Their work can be geared to blend with your existing brand image, or they’ll collaborate with you to define a new look for all your communications with a complete corporate identity.

To learn more about Gerbo Designs, or get in touch, visit their new website www.GerboDesigns.com.

There will be an Autumn Art Show at the Mistlin Gallery. This exhibition is a CCAA members-only, competitive art show that features many of the Valley’s premier artists. The Gala Fundraiser featuring fine food and beverages, live music, awards ceremony, and silent auction will be Sept. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sept. 6 through Oct. 21, presented by the Central California Art Association at the Mistlin Gallery. Gallery hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Located 1015 J Street, Downtown Modesto.

Soroptomist International of Modesto

41st Annual Pancake Breakfast and Craft Fair Sunday Oct. 16, 2016, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Masonic Center 800 Rose Ave., Modesto Tickets $6.00. Available at the door or call 209.521.0609 Proceeds benefit community service projects and local scholarships.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Modesto Gospel Mission presents Unspoken for their annual Gala Sept.

29, 2016 at Gallo Center for the Arts. Ticket price includes pre-show reception of appetizers by Top Chefs of Modesto, Silent Auction, and Red Carpet Photo Opportunity at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. in the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. Tickets are available at www.GalloArts.org or at their ticket office. Tickets are $20 to $35.

For more information, call Natalie at 209.225.2951 Modesto Gospel Mission: A place of refuge, recovery and restoration.

"Investments in Clean Air"

By Anthony Presto, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District The San Joaquin Valley suffers with some of the nation’s worst air quality.

The Valley’s meteorology, topography, and geography present unique challenges in reaching federal ambient air quality standards. Although air quality continues to improve, the District fails to meet federal standards for ground level ozone and fine particulate matter.

The District’s “leave no stone unturned” strategy in seeking every feasible control measure toward cleaner air and protecting public health includes the most stringent air quality rules in the U.S., combined with incentive grants where regulatory authority does not exist.

In the past decade, the District has provided businesses, public agencies, and residents of the San Joaquin Valley with $1 billion in grant funding to voluntarily replace heavily-polluting equipment with cleaner alternatives as an extremely effective method of reducing air pollution emissions.

Grants are available to replace older trucks in the Valley with newer, cleaner models as well as agricultural irrigation pumps, tractors, fork lifts and locomotives. There are also incentives to purchase electric vehicles and build up the Valley’s EV charging infrastructure with incentives for businesses and public agencies to install charging stations made available to the public.

Residents can also take advantage of programs to replace gas mowers with electric models and upgrade open-hearth fireplaces and older wood stoves with new, EPA-certified wood/pellet & gas stoves and inserts.

In addition, funding is provided for alternative fuel mechanic training, telecommuting equipment, vanpools, and the development of new technology for cleaner air.

Visit www.valleyair.org to find details on all District incentives to help your business replace or upgrade polluting equipment. P

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WORK IN

a series spotlighting some of our area’s most innovative and successful companies

MEDA MERIC A BILLING SERVICES: QUALIT Y SERVICES PROVIDED BY DEDIC ATED STAFF

By Jacqui D. Sinarle It’s easy to see why MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. has grown and thrived in Modesto for more than 20 years: not only does the longtime business possess a forward-thinking management team and offer state-of-the-art patient processing systems and an extensive portfolio of client services, it’s also a respected and valued employer.

“MBSI is one of largest non-manufacturing employers in Stanislaus County and continues to enjoy over 20 percent growth per year in a down economy,” reported Stephanie Montanez, MBSI director of human resources.

MedAmerica Billing Services currently employs more than 1,050 team members, with most of the workforce based in Modesto and Ontario, California.

The outlook is good for future jobs, too.

“As an actively hiring and continuingly growing company, in 2016 MBSI hired more than 200 people in our offices in Modesto, Ontario, and Arizona and the company remains in a growth mode into 2017 and beyond,” Montanez said.

MBSI was originally created in 1975 as a subsidiary of CEP America and the Modesto headquarters opened in 1993. MBSI also operates a satellite billing office in Ontario and a satellite coding training facility in Scottsdale.

emergency medicine, urgent care, wound care, radiology, physical therapy, anesthesia and hospital practices,” Montanez explained.

“We offer a broad range of services that support our clients and the patients they care for, including custom data analysis and reporting designed to improve performance and enable providers to focus on patient care.”

MBSI provides premier medical billing and practice management by partnering with clients and employees to set the standard for the industry in service, quality, performance, and job satisfaction, Montanez noted. “Our dedicated leaders and talented staff work together to serve patients and providers as part of one healthcare team and provide a stellar customer-focused environment.”

While it’s a great company to do business with, it’s also a great place to work.

“Over the past 20 years in Modesto, MBSI has hired and trained many employees and provided them with career opportunities and advancement,” Montanez said. “Many of our employees have worked with us for more than 10 years! We are very employee friendly and consider our employees to be one of our greatest assets—they are the reason we are able to provide such excellent service to our clients.”

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B r a n d i n g . S t r a 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.

For more information about MedAmerica, visit www.medamericabilling.com. P

The company currently serves more than 115 practice locations in nine states, with volumes of over 4.3 million patients with over $2.5 billion in physician charges per year.

“MBSI provides high quality coding, billing, compliance, auditing, accounts receivable management, and reporting services for SEPTEMBER 2016

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PRESIDENT’S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

SILVER LEVEL

Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC

Rabobank

E. & J. Gallo Winery

PLATINUM LEVEL

Acme Construction Company, Inc.

F & M Bank

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Kaiser Permanente

American Chevrolet

Galletto Ristorante

Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.

Walmart

American Medical Response

Gianelli & Associates

Rogers Jewelry Company

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Aramark Uniform Services

Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.

San Joaquin Valley College

Atherton & Associates, LLP

Golden Valley Health Centers

DIAMOND LEVEL

Brightwood College

Bank of the West

Brunn & Flynn

Beard Land and Investment Co.

California State University, Stanislaus

Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.

Care One Home Health

Doctors Behavioral

Health Center- DMC

Central Sanitary Supply Co.

Doctors Medical Center-DMC

Central Valley Ag Grinding

Frito-Lay Company, Inc.

Central Valley Automotive

MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. Modesto & Empire Traction Co.

and Hospice, Inc.

Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. HealthSouth Rehabilitation

of Modesto

I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.

Save Mart Supermarkets Smile Shine Family Dental Seven Up Bottling Corporation Solecon Industrial Contractors Solar City Solid Networks, Inc. Stanislaus Distributing

Infiniti of Modesto

Stanislaus Food Products Company

Institute of Technology

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge

International Paper Company

Storer Coachways

Central Valley Nissan

JS West & Company

SunOpta Aseptic, Inc.

Pacific Southwest Container

Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai

Maxx Value Foods

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Physician Referral Service-DMC

Central Valley Medical Group

Mercer Foods

TSM Insurance

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Mocse Credit Union

GOLD LEVEL

Chuckchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Modesto Commerce Bank

5.11, Inc.

Clark Pest Control

Modesto Toyota

Crystal Creamery

COIT Services Inc.

The Modesto Bee

DoubleTree Hotel

Collins Electrical

Oak Valley Community Bank

Fiscallini Cheese Company

Comcast

Memorial Medical Center

Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.

O’Brien’s Market

Modesto Irrigation District

Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,

Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball

RACOR, Division of Parker

DeAngelos Jewelry

Del Monte Foods

Hannifin Corporation

Pacher & Silva

Seneca Foods, LLC

Delta Sierra Beverage

Switch to Vapor

The Eberhardt School of Business

Sysco Food Services of

English Oaks Nursing &

Central California

Taco Bell

Rehabilitation Hospital

First Choice Physician Partners

Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank US Bank Uno Chicago Grill Valley Children’s Healthcare Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Vintage Faire Mall

Panelized Structures Inc.

W.H. Breshears, Inc.

Papa John’s

Warden’s Office Products Center

Pepsi Bottling Group

Warden’s Office Furniture Outlet

PMZ Real Estate

Wells Fargo Bank

Post Foods, LLC

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green

Prime Shine Car Wash Prompt Staffing

Insurance Agency

Yosemite Meat Company, Inc.

D.B.A Courtesy Staffing

Food Maxx

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