Port O Call - April 2015

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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VOL. 60 NO. 12

APRIL 2015

LEADERSHIP

STOCKTON:

MAKING OUR COMMUNITY BETTER

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CONTENTS

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From Your President

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From Your CEO

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Ribbon Cuttings

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News Briefs

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Cover Story

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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Visit Stockton

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Meets Every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon. contact the

New Members

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Chamber for location network4success@stocktonchamber.org

Events

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March Mixer Photos

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Leadership Stockton

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Calendar

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On the cover and in the cover story: Photos of Leadership Stockton Alumni

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FROM YOUR 2014-15 PRESIDENT BY: BLAIN BIBB One of the community character

Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

qualities I’ve noticed while developing

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications

our burgeoning Stockton based company is that we have a lot of good-hearted and charitable people in our city. It seems

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

the more I’ve engaged in the Chamber

VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

and made friends in business, a common

VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group

thread is their commitment to supporting the many not-for-profit organizations.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree/Suntag CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick's Glass Service Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Associates Justin Redman, Central Valley Community Bank Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Joy Sweger Robert Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

209.292.8432

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423

BLAIN BIBB

Granted this is due to the fact that we are a fairly large city and there are definitely tremendous needs. However, I also think

it’s about our business communities’ tradition of serving others with both time and money. This may be no surprise to those who have been here for many years, or who work in the not-for-profit community service sector. To a newbie like me though, it’s been impressive to watch companies and individuals step up and meet the needs of our fellow citizens. You may even share my assertion that the greater Stockton area has some of the most philanthropic people and organizations in the country.

Leadership Stockton is a 34 year program of Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and has an impressive history of serving the not-for-profits in our area.

OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421

Inside this edition you’ll learn that participation in this program is not just about

PROGRAM COORDINATOR Lee Yang 209.292.8436

learning the history, governance, or the economics of our community. Leadership Stockton also has an emphasis on learning about our not-for-profit agencies and

SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Michael Morales 209.292.8425 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Malissa Luvianos 209.292.8429 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8426 Sophie Soth 209.292.8435 Mai Vang 209.292.8424

BEA COORDINATOR Frances Richardson 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8431

each year picks one or two of these agencies to support. They fundraise, volunteer, build, consult, and meet the real needs in our community. I hope you enjoy reading more about the program and its’ good works. Better yet, participate yourself or invest in someone within your business to join the Leadership Stockton class of 2015-2016. We’d love to have you!

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce believes there is definite synergy between businesses and not-for-profit community service agencies. This year our board of directors created a task force to focus on enhancing membership benefits for not-for-profit community service agencies. We are currently vetting the final

PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770

recommendations and will be excited to announce them in the coming months.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136

It’s been said that the heart and soul of a company is its’ people. I am proud to be a part of and a witness to the people of the Chamber, San Joaquin County

ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

209.988.5800

PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

businesses, and our not-for-profit agencies working together to help make Stockton

209.466.9026

and surrounding communities a better place!

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT You have all either heard me

DOUG WILHOIT

educate future political candidates but to educate residents to the needs

say this or read it in print over

of the entire community with the goal of having them get involved in

the last several years but I firmly

education, nonprofits and community programs that could help the

believe in it when I say: “If you

entire community both in the short and long term.

are not part of the solution you

The first Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Leadership

are part of the problem!” This

Stockton Program Class was organized in 1981 and now the 34th

really says a great deal about our

Leadership Stockton Class has begun its year and upon graduation

cover story this month which

will join the aforementioned fellow Leadership Stockton Graduates,

shares with all of you the history

many still doing good work in Stockton or if they have moved

and all the good things

to another location have taken the same spirit of community

the Greater Stockton Chamber

involvement with them.

of Commerce’s Leadership Stockton Program has done over the years

The intent of the “Founders Committee” has been fulfilled with

with over 770 graduates giving back to the community as a whole and

so many of the graduates going on to work with many community

in particular to many of the wonderful and hardworking Non-Profit

organizations and non-profits. Some have even successfully run

Organization in so many ways.

for public office using the knowledge they gained in Leadership

When one gets to my age (yes, Rick and Gary I admit it-old) you have the luxury of a historical perspective and I am going to share with you

Stockton as they fulfilled their duties as elected officials.

The Chamber, historically, has partnered with many local non-

the very beginnings of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s

profit organizations and we are proud to have many of them as

Leadership Stockton Program and why at the forefront, unlike a former

Chamber members! As a non-profit organization, we are very

Executive Director of a local organization, now no longer there, once

understanding of their needs and try to help when asked. I must

commented that she really got nothing out of the Chamber, is the

add that is the key and when non-profits ask for assistance we are

philosophy of community involvement in the Non-Profit world to

eager to help but if not asked we cannot help. Just ask United Way

better the lives of those most in need.

President/CEO, Andy Prokop, how he feels of the partnership

Back in 1980, a group of Stocktonians traveled to Denver, Colorado where there was a program called Leadership Denver. It was one of the

between your Chamber and the non-profits of this community.

Just a reminder of two annual Chamber events coming up in

first of its type in the country and these folks wanted to see firsthand

April and May: First is the 34th Annual Golf Tournament held

what it was and see if something similar or improved would work here

this year on Monday, April 13 at Chamber member Brookside

in Stockton! As a result they came back and formed a “Leadership

Country Club (still a few openings to play so make a reservation

Stockton Steering Committee” or now known as “The Founders

so you do not miss out on a fun day) and secondly, the 17th

Committee” of which I was proud to be a member. That group included

Annual Chamber and Port of Stockton State of the City on

the following Stocktonians who loved this community and wanted it

Thursday, May 21 where you will hear Mayor Silva and others

to always prosper by getting other community members to know the

report on the past year and plans for the future. You will also be

entire community better and get involved were: James Conklin, Joan

able to visit the booths of our sponsors and many of the City of

Darrah, Foster Fleutsch, Robert Foy, Sister Gabriel, Greenlaw “Fritz”

Stockton departments, network with fellow Stocktonians and

Grupe, Anthony Gutierrez, Booker Guyton, Alexander Krygsmann,

enjoy a great Outback Steakhouse lunch. Keep an eye out early

Ort Lofthus, Paul Perkins, Karylene Mann, Thomas Shepard, D. David

in April for the official invitation to the State of the City and look

Smith and yours truly. As we all sat and discussed the best way to start

forward to seeing many of you there.

a Leadership Stockton Program using the Denver model it was first agreed upon that unlike the Denver program the aim here was not to

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Remember: “If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem!”

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Ambassadors Scott Grafius, Brown & Brown Insurance; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Service; John Paval, Kansas City Life Insurance; Judy Wentner; J.A. Wentner Insurance Agency; Sherry Burns, Bay Area Cremation and Funeral Service; Blair Hake, Stockton Host Lions Club; Catherine Rodgers and Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; Sandra Rios, Aflac; Kory Campbell, American Cancer Society; Ella Holman, Collins Realty; Patricia Mancebo, ClubZ Tutoring; Roger Hahn and Phil Shannon, LegalShield

MONEY

IN YOUR POCKET

Art Expressions of San Joaquin 304 Lincoln Center, Stockton CA

Donate to create a world with more birthdays.

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is in need of gently used clothing, jewelry, collectibles, furniture, and antiques. For furniture pick-up, contact the Discovery Shop manager. All donations are tax-deductible. For furniture pick-up, contact the Discovery Shop manager.

Stockton Discovery Shop

207 East Alpine Avenue, 209-941-2737 Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat. 10-5pm Sun 11-5pm

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American AgCredit members earned $39 million in cash dividends for 2014, for a total of more than $250 million since 2006.

Call 800.800.4865 today or visit AgLoan.com A part of the Farm Credit System. Equal Opportunity Lender.

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NEWS BRIEFS Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.

Carrie Cardoza Bordona

Carrie Cardoza Bordona has become the marketing and product manager at Bank of Agriculture & Commerce after

is comprised of individuals who concur with and will commit the

16 years as owner and president of Cardoza &

www.stocktonchamber.org and click on the “Chamber Message” tab

Associates Inc. in Modesto. Cardoza Bordona

or call 209.547.2770. Application Deadline is April 10, 2015.

has spearheaded nearly 200 marketing communications programs, along with land use

initiatives and political campaigns. She said her father taught her the

values of the Stockton Chamber of Commerce. To see the full list of requirements and to download the application form please visit

Herum Crabtree Suntag Adds Senior Litigator Carlos Ambriz has joined the Stockton Law Firm of Herum Crabtree

importance of community banking “he said the role of community

Suntag as a senior litigation attorney. Mr. Ambriz earned a Bachelor

banks – developing and investing in local financial partnerships

of Arts in Political Science and Chicano Studies from Fresno State

– was the key to the economic health and growth of the country.”

University in 1997 before going on to receive his Juris Doctor from

Cardoza Bordona, will now focus her talent, energy and enthusiasm

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 2000. At

towards the Bank of Agriculture & Commerce.

Herum Crabtree Suntag Mr. Ambriz’s practice focuses on the areas of public agency, business, employment, bankruptcy, creditor’s

Safety Network Luncheon April 23rd The Safety Council will host a Safety Network Luncheon on the topic of “Worker’s Compensation: Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse”.

The event will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Stockton. The presentation

rights, and natural resources litigation. He will also bring his experience to the firm’s growing appellate practice group.

Two new exhibits to open at The Haggin Museum in April The opening reception for two special exhibitions at The Haggin

will be made by Dr. Corky Hull, MPH, NorCal Occupational

Museum will be held as part of the Museum’s regular 1st & 3rd

Med Center. The annual Safety Awards will also be presented.

Thursday events, with live music, wine and snacks on Thursday,

Reservations in advance are required. Cost for Safety Council

April 16th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Both exhibits will remain on

members - $25, nonmembers - $30. Call 209 472-7233 or go to

display from April 16th – June 14th.

www.californiasafety.org for additional information.

Photography in Mexico from the Collection of SFMOMA This traveling exhibition of photographs from SFMOMA’s collection

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for Membership on the Board of Directors

reveals a distinctively rich and diverse tradition of photography in

The volunteer leadership of the Greater Stockton Chamber of

from SFMOMA’s internationally acclaimed photography collection.

Commerce provides the energy and direction for programs and services

Mexico. Photography in Mexico is part of a statewide tour drawn Fortunes & Family: The Haggin McKee Legacy, a special exhibition

for our members. Board members serve a vital role in establishing

of photographs, paintings, artifacts and ephemera, explores the

policy and providing guidance to committees and staff.

story behind the founding of one museum by two families over

To ensure a quality Board the applicant, or the applicant's employer,

three generations. It is a tale of the financial successes rooted in the

must be a Chamber Member in good standing at the time of application

economic development of the West, the lifestyles made possible by

and must remain in good standing throughout their entire Board term,

such wealth and the legacy born of one couple’s willingness to share

July 2015 - June 2018. The Stockton Chamber Board of Directors

their fortune with people of Stockton.

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON: MAKING OUR COMMUNITY BETTER By: Alex Cantatore It’s been 34 years since a small group of local community leaders

continually giving back to the community.

took a fateful trip to Denver.

The trip wasn’t to go skiing, to see the Broncos, or to visit the Coors Brewing Company.

Those visionary local leaders were on a mission: to study an up-and-coming

had the impact of Leadership Stockton, which now lays claim to more than 770 alumni.

The program’s success is tied to its multidisciplinary approach.

program, and to see how

for every aspect of Stockton.

Upon returning to Stockton, the community leaders wasted little time. They soon

LS Class of 2008 Nightingale Elementary Project

leadership, starting similar programs of their own. But none have

Through an 11-month curriculum, students gain a new appreciation

Joaquin County.

LS Class of 2012 Pixie Woods Project

Numerous other Valley towns have followed Stockton’s

community leadership it could be applied in San

After an overnight kick-off leadership retreat, students meet one day per month to study a new area of the Stockton Community.

They learn about history, arts, culture, the economy, government, the justice system, nonprofits, education, and healthcare, with the help of panelists, tours and simulation activities.

“Our United Way is blessed to get to be a part of the Leadership

founded Leadership

Stockton class each year, as they allow us to come over and talk to the

Stockton, the first

participants,” said Andy Prokop, President and CEO of the United

leadership program

Way of San Joaquin County. “It’s absolutely a great group to speak

of its type west of

in front of, because in our opinion these are our current leaders and

the Rockies.

these people are investing in themselves to become greater leaders.”

And more than

That education helps future leaders learn more about the

three decades later,

community where they live. They find where their particular

Leadership Stockton

talents might be put to use, and make connections they need to

is still standing, stronger than 10 PORT CALL

ever. It continues to produce new generations of leaders, while

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

impact the region.

“They’re already proven leaders, and now they can learn where else they can make their mark,” Prokop said.

But perhaps most importantly, the program forces students to get their feet wet. They learn practical leadership skills by working to transform their community through community service.

Over past 15 years, each class has undertaken a single yearlong

Through participating, the students learn about charity. They learn the importance of setting and achieving goals. And they learn what it takes to become a leader.

“To me, Leadership Stockton is a wonderful program,” Prokop said. “… I have such great faith in this group and what they can accomplish.”For more information, or to apply, visit www.

community service project. Those hands-on projects have been

leadershipstockton.com or call 209-547-2770. Applications are due

massive in scope, addressing real community problems.

June 12. Tuition is $900, and scholarships are available.

For example, the 2013 class overhauled the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless and the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, redecorating, painting, and installing flooring. A whopping $12,623 went into the renovation, creating an environment that gives the homeless warmth, security, and the comforts of home.

Uyen Do, Chief Development Officer at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, described the project as having a “huge impact” on the Center. As a Leadership Stockton Class of 2008 graduate, she knew how difficult the project was to accomplish.

“I knew how hard it was,” Do said, “what they had to do to be able to fundraise for the material, the planning that it took to get it done.”

The class of 2011 also devoted their time to the less fortunate, assisting the Stockton Emergency Food Bank and the Transitional Learning Center, a school for homeless children. The schoolchildren received new coats, went on two field trips to new and exciting places, and had their campus landscaped courtesy of Leadership Stockton. A new seating area and brick BBQ were added to the Emergency Food Bank.

The 2012 Leadership Stockton class made $12,000 in renovations to Pixie Woods, the 2010 class renovated a shelter for victims of domestic violence, and the list just goes on and on.

Though the projects differ, each has one similarity: it has brought true change to the community.

Even before the single project days, Leadership Stockton was still all about giving back to the community. Students were expected to volunteer, raise money for charities, and help greater Stockton however they could.

Join Leadership Stockton Looking for a way to learn more about the Greater Stockton community? To find out about the inner workings of government, business, and nonprofits, while giving back through service?

Join Leadership Stockton today. The 11-month program exposes participants to key issues facing Stockton, and prepares the region’s future leaders.

Applicants are chosen for the program following a written application and a personal interview. Only 26 applicants, representing a cross-section of the greater Stockton community, will be chosen for each Leadership Stockton class.

For more information, or to apply, visit www.leadershipstockton.com or call 209.547.2770. Applications are due June 12. Tuition is $900, and scholarships are available.

Nonprofits Supported by Leadership Stockton 1995: Transitional Learning Center, St. Mary’s Interfaith Dining Room 1997: American Red Cross 1998: The City of Stockton, through Apollo Night at Bob Hope Theater 1999: Emergency Food Bank and Homeless Center 2000: Mary Graham Shelter, Children’s Museum, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless 2001: Multiple organizations 2002: Boys and Girls Club 2004: Leadership Stockton Alumni Association and Nightingale Elementary 2005: Su Salud, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless 2006: Sierra Vista Community Center 2007: Gleason House, Gospel Center Rescue Mission 2008: Nightingale Elementary, Stockton Unified School District 2009: Child Abuse Prevention Council 2010: Women’s Center of San Joaquin, DAWN Shelter 2011: Emergency Food Bank, one.TLC School 2012: Pixie Woods 2013: Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, Gospel Center Rescue Mission 2014: Fremont Park, City of Stockton 2015: McKinley Community Center, City of Stockton

PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL

VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA 6th Annual Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out

Green Team Expands, Chamber Hires Program Coordinator

The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out (GSADO) is in full swing and bigger than ever— spanning the entire

The REACON Team is the outreach arm of the Green Team

month of April! That means you are able to enjoy a full

San Joaquin. REACON is a collaboration between the Greater

month of unique asparagus-related dishes, drinks, and

Stockton Chamber, private businesses, municipal and county

desserts at restaurants all around Stockton as we celebrate

solid waste divisions, economic development professionals,

our local agriculture and our most famous spear.

and the communities of San Joaquin County. Our purpose is

After the success of our annual Stockton Restaurant

to promote environmental stewardship solutions, to address

Week, we created GSADO to showcase locally grown

environmental and economic development issues, and to

asparagus and its use in local cuisine. Local growers work

create a nexus to enhance the delivery of Chamber services in

with locally owned restaurants to provide the freshest San

Stockton and all of San Joaquin County.

Joaquin County grown asparagus right to their kitchens.

Now, through contracts with the California Environmental

For the most recent list of participating restaurants and

Protection Agency and the California Green Business Program,

their asparagus specials, visit dineoutstockton.com—and

the Chamber was able to hire a fulltime Program Coordinator

don’t forget to tag your meal pictures with #GSADO!

to implement and optimize Green Team efforts in San Joaquin and Fresno counties. Further, the Chamber is active in

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

identifying non-traditional partners to assist businesses in

Angelina's Spaghetti House AVE on the Mile Bagel Express BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Bud's Seafood Grille Canal Street Sports Bar & Grill at the Hilton Stockton Casa Flores-Downtown Casa Flores-Marina Center Centrale Kitchen & Bar Ciao Bella Italian Cuisine David's Pizza De Vega Brothers Delta Bistro at University Plaza Waterfront Hotel French 25 Kyodai

regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship and to help reduce the costs of doing business.

Lee Yang, who was hired from within, spent the last year mastering the SCAP-SE program and has demonstrated the skills necessary to take the Green Team to the next Level. For more information on the Green Team San Joaquin or the FRESH program, please contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS American Recycling Borrego Solar, Inc. CalSheets Carpenters Local Union 152 City of Stockton CRResourceContracting, Inc. Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Healthy Air Living Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions

Pacific Gas & Electric Company Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments San Joaquin County Public Works San Joaquin RTD Stockton Area Water Suppliers Sims Metal Management Surtec Valley CAN

La Palma Lincoln Cellar Louie's Chinese Restaurant Macaronage Macarons Masa Contemporary Japanese Lounge Mezzo Enoteca Midgley's Public House Midtown Creperie Mile Wine Company Misaki Sushi & Bar Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar Red Orchids Restaurant Seoul Soon Dubu Squeeze Burger The Shadows Steakhouse Valley Brewing Company as of 3/17/15

Upcoming CTA classes: April 22nd and June 30th Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) classes are available bi-monthly and open to the general public. Sign up today

Next Fresh Meeting is:

and join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors! Program

Thursday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. @ the Stockton Chamber Conference Room

details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork. com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton at

Sponsored by

209.938.1555.

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Frank J. Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

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Wes Rhea: wes@visitstockton.org 209.938.1555

NEW MEMBERS Non-Profit

Laboratories

Hotels

Retail Shops

Solar Products – Dealer & Services

Notaries, Public

American Heart Association 2007 O Street, Sacramento www.sanjoaquinheartwalk.org Ben Holt Center 526 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton

Athletic Clubs

California Collegiate Athletic Association 1350 Treat Blvd, #285, Walnut Creek www.goccaa.org

Florists

FGL Environmental, Inc 2500 Stagecoach Road, Stockton www.fglinc.com

1st Light Energy 1869 Moffat Boulevard, Manteca www.1stlightenergy.com

Kurios Energy 3025 W. Palm Avenue #101, Manteca www.kuriosenergy.com

Charter Way Florists 5620 N. Pershing Ave, Stockton www.charterwayflorist.net

The Solar Company 20861 Wilbeam Ave, Castro Valley www.thesolarco.com

Floor Coverings

Spectrum Solar Winds 1449 W. Swain Road, Stockton www.spectrumsolarwinds.com

CM Floor Covering, Inc. 1338 E. Miner Ave, Stockton www.cmcarpets.com

Banks

Community Business Bank 1540 W. Kettleman Lane #A, Lodi www.communitybizbank.com

Parks & Recreation Eagal Lakes Resort 12 W. Lorenzen Road, Tracy www.eagallakes.com

Travel Agencies

Motel 6 # 1323 6717 Plymouth Road, Stockton www.motel6.com Notary Plus & Bookkeeping 2883 Pixie Drive, Stockton www.notaryplusbookkeeping.com

Chiropractors

Olivas Chiropractic 1341 W. Robinhood Drive #A-7, Stockton

Automotive Detailing & Hand Wash Pacific Car Wash 4405 Pacific Avenue, Stockton

Sporting Goods Retail

Play It Again Sports 828 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton www.playitagainsportsstockton.com

HealthQuest Travel LLC 919 N. San Jose Street, Stockton www.healthquestvacations.com

Telephone Systems & Service

Service Organizations

Personal Loans

Lao Family Community Employment, Inc. 8338 N. West Lane, Stockton www.lfcempowerment.org

Spectrum Telecom 450 Grogan Ave #E, Merced

TitleMax 611 N. Wilson Way, Stockton www.titlemax.com

www.stocktonchamber.org

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 34th Annual Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament

2015 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

You will definitely want to join us at Brookside Country

Fred Couples Sponsors: Bright Now! Dental Cirque du Soleil: Varekai F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Premier Community Credit Union SMG Stockton

Club on Monday, April 13! Not only do we have terrific tee bag and raffle prizes, but also some major prizes for holes-in-one, and a putting contest. Get a hole-in-one and win a brand new Chevrolet, a 1-carat diamond, or a new set of clubs! Registration

Beer Donation: DBI Beverage Special Thanks Captivating Photos Dixon Golf San Joaquin County WorkNet

begins at 10:00 A.M., with lunch from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Ricky Barnes Sponsors: A.G. Spanos Companies City of Stockton Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Stockton Branch JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Moss Adams, LLP Port of Stockton

and a shotgun start at noon. At 5:00 P.M., join us for our posttournament awards party.

For those of you who would like to bring your clients or friends to our high-profile event, the fee is only $160 per player or $700 for a business sponsorship package that includes registration for a foursome and signage on a tee or green. We promise you and your guests a terrific day of golf! You may also opt to simply promote

Hole In One Sponsors: Chase Chevrolet Gary J. Long Jewelers Roger Dunn Golf Shops

your business by donating a raffle prize.

Make one of your Monday’s in April memorable. For more information, please call Timm at 209.547.2770, or e-mail to

Closest to the Pin Sponsor: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.

tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

Photo Sponsor: Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets

Tee Sponsors: Aerotek Big Valley Ford Lincoln Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Builders Exchange of Stockton California Water Service Co. Charlie's Day & Night Delta Cranes Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Family Extension Foster Care, Inc. Judith Buethe Communications Lovotti, Inc. Neumiller & Beardslee Pacific Records Management Partners Real Estate Port of Stockton Premier Staffing Republic Services Robert Half Technology San Joaquin Delta Community College San Joaquin Steel Co., Inc. Waste Management

Drink Cart Sponsor: Valley First Credit Union

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 2015 State of the City Come share in the excitement surrounding the Chamber’s 17th Annual State of the City! This year’s guest speakers will be: Mayor Anthony Silva, San Joaquin Partnership President and CEO Mike Ammann, and Port of Stockton Commission Chairman Gary Christopherson.

The Annual State of the City is co-sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Port of Stockton and City of Stockton. Exhibits by local businesses and programs will provide information which is useful for businesses of any size. The Chamber guarantees attendees will walk away with pride in the City of Stockton while discovering valuable sources of information and expertise.

The biggest local public event of the year will be held on Thursday, May 21! This year the Port of Stockton, Shed 20, will provide the setting for our State of the City. Exhibits will be open from 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Tickets for the Annual State of the City are only $40 per person. The luncheon is sure to please everyone with great food provided by Outback Steakhouse.

As always, this event is sure to sell out quickly. Tickets for the 17th Annual State of the City are going fast! This event always sells out so reserve your tickets today. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at 209.547.2770. We hope you can join us at this important celebration of our City and our community!

2015 STATE OF THE CITY SPONSORS Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies American Medical Response Associated Builders and ContractorsNorthern California Chapter Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Bank of the West California Water Service Co. City of Stockton Comcast CSU Stanislaus – Stockton Center Dameron Hospital AssociationOccupational Health & Employer Services Delta Sierra Beverage Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Financial Center Credit Union Haggerty Construction, Inc. Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Humpherys College Kaiser Permanente Metro PCS Neumiller & Beardslee Pacific Records Management Port of Stockton Premier Community Credit Union Premier Staffing Robert Half Technology San Joaquin County Office of Education San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton Police Foundation The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Waste Management Visit Stockton Gold: F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Stockton East Water District Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Silver: Judith Buethe Communications Devcon Construction Inc. G-Force Productions Moss Adams, LLP Ulmer Photo Table: Grupe Commercial Company Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Lincoln Center/SASS! Public Relations, Inc. San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Sponsors as of 3/19/15

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Stockton Chamber Business Awards nominations needed!!

To learn the nomination criteria and download the nomination

Nominations are now being accepted for our Thursday, June 4th

forms please visit the, www.stocktonchamber.org, and click on the

Business Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in the

on the “Business Awards” tab in the Events dropdown menu or call

categories of:

209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is April 17.

• Small Business Person of the Year • Business Employee of the Year • Business Manager of the Year • Business Person of the Year • P3 Stewardship Award • FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employer of the Year • FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employee of the Year

June Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer Sign up now for the Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer at the Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd on Thursday, June 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Expose your products and services to over 300 business attendees, meet some new people, and grow your business.

Tables are just $250 for Chamber Members.Table space is going fast, so sign up now!

To sign up or receive more information please call Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 or e-mail her at ashley@stocktonchamber.org.

FROM THE

GOOD NEWS “We need to focus on the 7th graders and convince their parents that

it’s not too early to prepare their child for college – by taking the right classes and identifying financial resources.”

CSU-Stanislaus President Joseph Sheley drove that message home

late last year requiring a feasibility study of a full-fledged University of California campus in Stockton Sheley said he is "pretty passionate right now about raising college attendance in the whole Central Valley."

several times during “Meet the CEO”, hosted by the San Joaquin

He feels business leaders would have a profound influence on state

Partnership, February 23 at the CSU-Stanislaus Stockton Campus.

government in “growing” higher education in the state and suggested

CSU Stanislaus serves about 500 students in Stockton in disciplines

local principals ask the Governor to invest in and develop education

that include nursing, criminal justice and business.

opportunities on the state’s “inner corridor”.

About 75 people attended, toured the CSU Center and listened

This is Sheley’s third year as president and is he is particularly proud

to Sheley’s (pictured left with Partnership president & CEO Mike

of his “Grow” project which focuses on developing writing skills. He

Ammann) thoughts on education as well as a proposed CSU-Stockton

says to be successful after graduation, students need to learn to “be

campus. Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes Eggman introduced a bill

flexible, be adaptable, be a critical thinker and communicate well."

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN After lunch President and CEO of the United Way of San

Community Serving Community Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

Joaquin County Andy Prokop talked to the class about his life

Session Sponsor: Child Abuse Prevention Council

story and his journey into the world of nonprofits and thanked

Community Based Organizations have always been

the class for their commitment to the community and their

essential to our local community. Charitable, nonprofit

participation in Leadership Stockton. Andy was then joined

groups play an important role in our lives, extending help

by Donna Ng and they spoke about all the great things United

to our community in many ways. That is why each year

Way does for our community and how Leadership Stockton

we devote an entire day exploring some of Stockton’s finest

participants are already well on their way to being the future of

community-based organizations.

Stockton. Andy also invited the class to the United Way Offices

For the participants the day began like no other. The class was divided into eight teams, each assigned to a different communitybased organization. The eight organizations were: St. Mary’s Dining

to play in the pile of 5,000+ stuffed animals that were collected at the Thunder Teddy Bear toss night.

Next each team then had the opportunity to share with

Hall, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, United Cerebral Palsy,

the other members of the class, their experience at each

Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, Family Resource & Referral

community based organization. They used words such

Center/Podesto Teen Impact Center, PUENTES Americas Boggs

as “eye-opening”, “deep respect”, “life changing”, “better

Tract Community Garden, Women’s Center Youth & Family

understanding”, “amazing”, and “extremely impressed” when

Services and Gospel Center Rescue Mission.

speaking about their time spent at the various non-profit

Once the teams arrived at their host locations each were given tours, an information session, and got right to work.

agencies serving our community.

Peter Johnson (LS ’02), Director, University of the

After working hard all morning the class met for a group

Pacific Westgate Center for Leadership and Management

lunch at the Child Abuse Prevention Council. As each

Development closed out the day. He spoke to the class about

group arrived they were given a tour of the CAPC facility

being an impact board member and leaving your legacy.

and educated on all the great programs and services they

And shared the information on the March Non-Profit Board

offer. During lunch the class heard from CAPC Executive

Training with the class.

Director and Leadership Stockton Class of 2001 graduate

I would like to thank the following people for their

"

Lindy Turner-Hardin. Lindy shared the history of the CAPC,

contribution to the success of this session: Lindy Turner-

with an assist from Chamber CEO Doug Wilhoit. Lindy also

Hardin (LS ’01), and Shauna Buzunis-Jacob and the CAPC

shared goals of the CAPC and how the class and community

team for hosting the session and the wonderful tour and

can get involved.

lunch, Andy Prokop, Donna Ng and the United Way team for all of their help(and chocolate), Peter Johnson (LS ’02), and to each hosting non-profit who helped make the day so special:

They used words such as “eye-opening”, “deep

Joelle Gomez (LS ’95), Uyen Do (LS ’08), Susan Mora Loyko,

respect”, “life changing”, “better understanding”,

Edward Figueroa and Kimberlyn Moffet, Adam Cheshire (LS

"

“amazing”, and "extremely impressed” when speaking about their time spent at the various non-profit agencies serving our community.

’12), Mario Supnet, Kay Ruhstaller and Leina Warren, and Leslie Heier —Thank you for opening your doors!

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New Member Orientation 11:00 a.m. @Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Celebrating

50 Years!

April Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Child Abuse Prevention Council 540 N. California St Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Health Care Session 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Health Plan of San Joaquin Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. @ Brookside Country Club

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Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m.

Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Meeting 3:30 p.m.

Stockton Chamber Conference Room Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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