Port O Call - June 2013

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol. 59 No. 2

june 2013

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On the cover: Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Rapid Transit District (RTD); Jason Messer, Manteca Unified School District; Todd Lush, Capital River Group/Capital Feed; Carrie Sass, SASS! Public Relations, Inc.

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CONTENTS From Your CEO

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From Your President

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Stockton CVB has moved!

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Events 8 Convention & Visitors Bureau 11

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6/6 Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

The Tradeshow Mixer is Kentucky Derby theme… contest will be held for best derby hat!

Leadership Stockton

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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Cover Story

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News Briefs

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also don’t miss..

Calendar 18

July Networking Mixer 7/11 Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95203

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The Undersung Gem of California: Stockton’s Haggin Museum

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers SR. VICE PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum Crabtree

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called one of the most undersung

archive has 65,000 items including

gems of California? It’s true! And that

photographs, books, manuscripts

gem is none other than our local

and ephemera as well as sound and

Haggin Museum. If you aren’t already

film recording. In our history and

a devotee of the Haggin, one visit to

ethnographic collection, we have over

Stockton’s 82-year-old art and history

180,000 items, primarily of artifacts

museum is sure to convert you.

that deal with Stockton and San

VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Co. CHAMBER DIRECTORS Michael Cera, SMG/Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Lewis Gale, Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass Service Mikey Kamienski, Charterhouse Center for Families Dan Keyser, Grupe Commercial Company Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Darryle Oakman, San Joaquin County

Rental Property Association Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Justin Redman, Central Valley Community Bank Tina Williams, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation Bob Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr. 209.547.2766 PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT Lia Her 209.547.2768 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Margaret Sacchet 209.337.2723 SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD. Timm Quinn 209.547.2960 SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mikki Gilbert 209.337.2730 SCAP-SE COORDINATOR Michael Morales

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id you know that Stockton is

original artwork by noted commercial

home to what Sunset Magazine

illustrator J.C. Leyendecker. Our library

The 44,000 square foot art and history museum located in the lush grounds of Victory Park in Stockton

Joaquin County’s social, cultural and economic past.”

In addition to its permanent art and

first opened its doors in June of 1931

history exhibits, the Haggin Museum

with a $30,000 endowment and a

features 6-8 temporary exhibitions each

collection of art donated on behalf of

year—including the McKee Student

Eila Haggin McKee, who had only two

Art Contest & Exhibition, the longest-

requirements: that the museum be

running annual children’s art show in

named in honor of her late father, Louis

the nation—and a run of special events,

Terah Haggin; and that the museum

family friendly programs, lectures and

include an art wing to be filled with

musical performances.

paintings from her father’s collection.

“People living in San Joaquin County

This donation of late 19th and early

should be aware that they have a

20th century American and European

world class art collection—along with

paintings remains the backbone of the

one of the most beautiful places in the

museum’s permanent collection, says

county—right in their own backyard,”

Haggin Museum CEO Tod Ruhstaller,

adds Ruhstaller.

but in total the museum serves as

The Haggin Museum is open

steward of a little under 250,000

Wednesday through Sunday

items. “In the art collection, we have

throughout the year at 1201 N.

about 3,000 paintings, pieces of

Pershing Avenue in Stockton’s

sculpture and works on paper as well

Victory Park. Visit them on the web at

as the largest museum collection of

hagginmuseum.org.

From Your CEO... by: Doug Wilhoit

Dale Carnegie said it best in these statements: 1. ”The man who

we discussed what we could do here and Gordon and Joe said to

goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The

give them a week and they would find the answer. The rest is history

sure-thing boat never gets far from the shore.” 2. ”When dealing with

starting in 1986 with the first Annual Stockton Asparagus Festival.

people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with

As we all know, we are now in a crossroads regarding the future

creatures of emotion.” 3.”First ask yourself: What is the worst that can

of the Festival. It amazes me to listen, read, watch and answer

happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the

questions from so many people who have no idea what goes into

worst.” 4. “If only the people who worry about their liabilities would

putting on this UNIQUE AND SPECIAL event each year. Many

think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying.”

of these “gadflies” have not lifted a finger to volunteer and are the

5. “Add up what you have, and you’ll find that you won’t sell them

first ones who have their hands out for “comp tickets” or use other

for all the gold in the world.” 6. “Develop success from failures.

means to walk through the gates free, and yes, when there are lean

Discouragement and failure are three of the surest stepping stones to

times or serious decisions to be made, they are the first to give their

success.” 7. “We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do

unsolicited advice that is not based on fact, but on emotion or false

things we don’t even dream we can do.”

self-worth as stated by Mr. Carnegie in point 2 above.

So from these quotes and good thoughts about life in general,

Yes, this is an event designed and continually done to benefit the

where am I going with this? I am going to start with the wonderful

non-profits of our community and the community as a whole by not

28th Annual Asparagus Festival that was made possible by several

only improving the image of Stockton, showing a much better side of

thousand volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and attendees; a wonderful

our community to all, but also showing what wonderful people live,

Downtown Stockton Venue; and a hard working Festival Staff and

work, play, pray and volunteer here day in and day out and year in

Board of Directors. The festival is an example of many people working

and year out to help others.

together for a common theme — to create a grand community event

To stress my point, here are a few statistics: Total attendance

that not only helps many of those less fortunate by the dollars raised

over the past 28 years – 2,128,740 (WOW, many from other

for non-profits, but also showcases our glorious downtown waterfront

cities and even states) or a yearly average of 76,026! To those who

(note: I replaced my regular photo with photos from this year’s

“lamented” over the fact that this year the crowd was just over

Asparagus Festival).

75,000 - GET OVER IT (goes to point 5 above). $6 million in

I was very honored and fortunate to have been asked (really,

much needed funds have been raised for local non-profits since

ordered) by Gordon Medline and Joe Travale as a sitting member of

the Festival’s inception, and those funds raised for some of them is

the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors representing District

the difference in keeping their service to help those most in need

2, which encompassed much of Stockton, to travel with them one

in our community. The number of volunteer hours over the past

very early Friday August morning to attend the Gilroy Garlic Festival

28 years totals 660,113. God bless all those who have been with us

along with others, including a wonderful Stocktonian we lost just

from the beginning and those new caring citizens who add to the

before this year’s Festival, David Reid. Upon our return to Stockton,

ranks each year. I know neither the naysayers nor the “Monday

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morning quarterbacks” will deter them in the future.

As I write this column, I do so as a proud member of the Festival

the Festival Main Stage entertainment each year and entertainment at many venues all over California: “The Stockton Asparagus

Board who has had the rare opportunity to watch it grow from a

Festival is something so many cities of all sizes would love to have

dream of a few to the reality of many! Thank you Gordon, Joe, David,

in their grasp and to bask in the success experienced continually

Bob Eberhardt and many others who had faith (Points 1 and 7) in

for each and every year!” God willing, the Festival shall

each other and the community. I thank them for “ordering me” to

continue to be a bright light in the beacon of Stockton and San

attend the Garlic Festival oh so many years ago, and I am sure we

Joaquin County.

shall, as a committed team, be able to not only continue the Festival,

Deadline does not permit me to comment on the State of the

but as always find ways each year to make it better not only for the

City (5-16), which is sure to be attended by a packed house at Shed

attendees, but more importantly for the true recipients of the hard

20 at the Port of Stockton as shown by the reservations to date

and dedicated work of those associated in many ways with the Annual

(5-14). Your President will congratulate the honorees of the Small

Stockton Asparagus Festival. I feel confident that we shall overcome

Business Awards Luncheon and Tradeshow Mixer to be held on

this difficult time in the history of our community, and as stated by

June 6 at the Stockton Hilton. I hope you will be able to attend this

Read Zaro (not a gadfly but a true professional) who produces

great annual event also!

From Your President... by: Gary J. Long

workload, enthusiasm and attention to detail

County Board of Supervisors asking them to

our Chamber Staff produces everyday on

work with their respected departments to use

behalf of you, the Chamber membership. The

local businesses and vendors whenever possible

Chamber Staff, or family as they refer to

to keep our tax dollars here! More local agencies

themselves, schedule hundreds and hundreds

will be receiving the same letter.

of meetings and events, and administer

Mark your calendars for June 27th and

programs and grants all with the highest

join in the festivities at the Greater Stockton

degree of professionalism with the common

Chamber of Commerce Installation of

goal of making our community a better place

Officers and Board of Directors. It is with

to live, work and grow.

a great deal of pride that I turn over the

The Greater Stockton Chamber of

President’s gavel to Mr. Steve Crabtree. For the

Has it really been a year already? Wow,

Commerce Business Awards will be

past decade, Steve has been an inspiration to me

time sure travels fast when you are working

presented this month at the June 6th

and a proven leader to the Executive Committee

with the energetic and talented team at your

Business Awards Luncheon being held at

and the Board of Directors. As a principal

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce!

the Hilton Stockton Hotel. Congratulations

in the local law firm of Herum & Crabtree,

to this year’s recipients!

Steve bring his keen sense of business and

It was a year ago this month that I had the distinct honor and privilege of taking the oath

In that regards (helping small business

ethics to the forefront of the many challenges

of office as your President of the Chamber.

prosper), your Chamber in partnership with

and opportunities our community will be

Over the past 12 months, I have been

the Business Council has sent a letter to

experiencing as we grow better, safer and

constantly amazed at the “behind the scenes”

the Stockton City Council and San Joaquin

stronger in this upcoming year.

www.stocktonchamber.org

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Events

by: Heidi Altamirano Taking Care of Business Program 2013-2014 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming year. This popular program

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the following companies for their year round support of the Chamber

was created to give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

Taking Care of Business Sponsors Help Fund Key Chamber Programs Taking Care of Business also ties closely to the Chamber’s work in business retention and development activities, and helps fund committees and programs designed to keep Greater Stockton businesses healthy and growing. Committees supported include the Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable and other business development programs.

A.G. Spanos Companies

Oak Valley Community Bank

Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Bank of the West

Pacific Records Management /Pacific Shredding

Builders Exchange of Stockton

R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.

California Water Service Co. Collins Electrical Company, Inc.

San Joaquin Delta Community College

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.

San Joaquin RTD

EZ Network Systems, Inc.

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

F&M Bank

Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau

Financial Center Credit Union

Stockton East Water District

Grupe Commercial Company

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Herum/Crabtree

The Record/San Joaquin Media Group

Kaiser Permanente

United Way of San Joaquin County

Lincoln Center

University of the Pacific

Sponsors receive recognition at such events as the Industrial Technology Barbecue, State of the City, Annual

Moss Adams, LLP Neumiller & Beardslee

Golf Tournament, Chamber Tradeshow & Showcase Mixer and Chamber Business Awards. Popular Awards programs such as the ATHENA Awards are also included, as well as

2012-2013 Season Conclusion

the Annual Installation Dinner.

Advantages Available to Taking Care of Business Supporters

2013-2014 SEASON

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the events line up. The Chamber allows its members to wisely choose a yearlong program that meets their marketing, consumer exposure and community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at a significant savings. For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through Taking Care of Business, contact Heidi Altamirano, Events Director, at 209.547.2764 or e-mail heidi@stocktonchamber.org.

Fiddler on the Roof September 4 - 29, 2013

A Christmas Carol

November 13 - December 8, 2013

Doubt

January 8 - 26, 2014

Avenue Q

March 5 - 30, 2014

It Runs In The Family May 7 - 25, 2014

SPAMALOT

June 25 - July 20, 2014

Box Office (209) 473-2424 = Hours: Tues-Fri, 9am-2pm 2312 Rosemarie Lane ~ Stockton, CA 95207

Tickets Online: www.sctlivetheatre.com

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Annual Installation Dinner 2013

Thank you to our Sponsors

One of the highlights of our year is the Chamber’s

Platinum

Annual Installation Dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity

California Water Service Co.

to thank our hard working and dedicated board members

Grupe Commercial Company

and committee chairs for their exceptional contribution

Herum/Crabtree

to our organization. On Thursday, June 27, we’ll gather at

Kaiser Permanente Oak Valley Community Bank

Stockton Golf & Country Club to thank Gary Long with

Gold

Gary J. Long Jewelers for his outstanding performance as

Bank of Agriculture & Commerce

Chamber President from 2012-2013, and to welcome Steven

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. F&M Bank

Crabtree with Herum/Crabtree as our 2013-2014 President.

Moss Adams, LLP

The evening will include an installation ceremony and the

San Joaquin Delta Community College

presentation of awards.

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

No host cock ta i ls beg i n at 6:0 0 p.m., fol lowed by

Stockton East Water District Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

d i nner at 6:45 p.m. Reser vat ions a re requ ired a nd space

The Record/San Joaquin Media Group

is li mited. Sponsorships a re st i l l ava i lable. For more

United Way of San Joaquin County

i nformat ion, ca l l Heid i A lta mira no at 209.547.276 4 or

Silver

e-ma i l heid i@stock toncha mber.org.

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Convention & Visitors Bureau by: Wes Rhea

The SCVB Has Moved!

Monthly Ambassador Classes Available

The Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has a new

Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador in Stockton! Monthly

home! On May 13, the SCVB officially opened its offices on the

classes are now available to earn this national certification.

second floor of the historic B&M Building (125 Bridge Place)

To become certified, residents need to complete required reading

located in Janet Leigh Plaza between the downtown cinema and

and learning assignments, attend a half-day classroom session,

historic Hotel Stockton building. The B&M Building is the second

pass an open-book examination and pay a $25 enrollment fee.

oldest commercial brick structure in Stockton; portions of the

When completed, participants will be a CTA and have the tools

structure have sat at the head of the water channel since the 1860’s.

and knowledge to create a memorable visitor experience.

The building, now owned by Cort Companies, has undergone

While the focus may be on the hospitality industry, the

extensive renovation in the last two months and will continue to

CTA certification will be useful to anyone who interacts

receive additional improvements over the next few months.

with customers and visitors seeking information in Stockton,

Please note that the SCVB’s mailing address will remain the same (PO Box 2336, Stockton, CA 95201) and we can still be reached at 209.938.1555. Hours of operation are currently 7:30

including: hospital, government and retail employees; realtors; educators and more!

Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment

a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed for lunch from

information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or

12-1 p.m.). You can always visit us at celebratestockton.com!

CTANetwork.com, or by calling the Stockton Convention &

The SCVB plans to host an open house in late summer.

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Leadership Stockton by: Timm Quinn

Become a Certified Green Business!

Save money & gain customers by: Leadership Stockton Healthcare Session

Reducing waste Conserving water and Credit energyUnion Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Protecting public health Session Sponsor: Health Plan of San Joaquin Using recycled-content in your products

Healthcare continues to be a topic that impacts each and every one of us, and each year Leadership Stockton takes a

www.GreenTeamSanJoaquin.com look at the challenges and successes in healthcare throughout SMALL BUSINESS San Joaquin County.

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL*

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Lawrence C.

A BIG thank you to all the speakers who took the time out of their busy schedules to come and speak with the class. Thank you to the Health Plan of San Joaquin for hosting the session and to Christa Vandarwarka (LS Class ’13) for all your help in coordinating the day.

Leadership Stockton Accepting Applications for the 2013-2014 Class Leadership Stockton, California’s oldest adult community leadership program, is accepting applications for the Class of 2013-14. Tuition for the 11-month program is $900. The The application deadline is June 14, 2013.

Leadership Stockton, a program founded in 1981 by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, prepares the next generation of men and women who will assume leadership roles in the greater Stockton community. Established as the first community leadership program in California, Leadership Stockton has graduated over 700 community

Fong, M.P.H., CEO of the California Health Care Facility

members, many who now serve on local boards, commissions,

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organizations and then shared their opinions on the state of

participants embark on a journey that puts them in touch

healthcare with the class. The class then asked many questions

with the greater Stockton community, as well as each other,

Each panelist was very open and the discussion was both

and develops their personal leadership skills. Participants

lively and informational.

are also involved in addressing the needs of our community

www.CalPSC.org

Following the panel was Dr. Dale Bishop, Medical Director

through hands-on service projects that focus on solutions to

at the Health Plan of San Joaquin. Dr. Bishop explained to the

real community problems. This eleven month community

class what Health Plan of San Joaquin does and how they do it.

leadership program offers participants an opportunity to

He also gave a great presentation on the technological advances

increase their community knowledge, civic network and service

in medicine. Very interesting stuff!

to the community. Participants are exposed to key issues facing

After a great lunch, the class heard from Kim Petersen, Community Resources Manager from the California Health Care

Stockton and the surrounding region.

Selection involves a written application and personal

Facility - Stockton. Kim spoke to the class about what California

interview. The selection process will identify approximately 26

Health Care Facility - Stockton means for Stockton and how

applicants to be chosen to attend the program, representing

through local partnerships they will make the community a better

a cross-section of the greater Stockton community. For

place to live.

information or an application visit

The day ended with a tour of San Joaquin General Hospital. The class got an all access tour of the wonderful facility.

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www.leadershipstockton.com, call Timm Quinn at 209.547-2960 or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

Programs and Public Policy Department by: Frank Ferral

Thank you to our generous Green Team San Joaquin Sponsors: American Recycling • Carpenters Local Union 152 CBC Steel Building • City of Stockton • Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific • Durst Contract Interiors • Granite Construction Co. Healthy Air Living • Modern Energy Concepts • The Newark Group

Green Team San Joaquin Sponsor Spotlight American Recycling American Recycling is a full service recycling company handling paper, plastic and metal products, along with providing financially

Onsite Electronics Recycling • Pacific Gas & Electric Company Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments • San Joaquin County Public Works San Joaquin RTD • SAWS • ServiceMaster Clean • Sims Metal Management Surtec • Universal Service Recycling • Valley CAN

sound, custom recycling programs to their customers. American Recycling’s goal is to process as much pre consumer plastics, paper, cardboard and metals as possible by continuing to offer the best service in the Central Valley. In many cases, American Recycling can design and install custom tailored recycling systems with little or no cost to their customers.

American Recycling has been sponsor of the Recycling Energy Air Conservation (REACON) team since its inception.

Universal Service Recycling Universal Service Recycling (USR) Inc. is the largest privately held metal recycler serving California’s Central Valley. Stockton and Merced locations serve San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Sacramento, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Madera and East

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Alameda Counties. USR has built long-term relationships with domestic and international steel mills and foundries by providing quality products at competitive prices, prompt delivery, and excellent customer service.

USR sells quality products all over the world and is a Green Team San Joaquin sponsor.

Durst Contract Interiors Grounded in the local community since 1982, Durst Contract Interiors is a leading office furniture and design company that covers the Central Valley, Foothills and East Bay. They represent more than 100 manufacturers, ranging from modular moveable walls, raised access flooring, open office systems, office furniture, art and accessories.

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For more information on our Green Team San Joaquin investors or how to become one, please go to www.greenteamsanjoaquin.com or call Frank Ferral at 209.547.2763. www.stocktonchamber.org

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Celebrating the BIG Business of Small Businesses by: Justin Souza Photo by: Fritz Chin Photography, Inc.

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ach spring, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce takes

Greater Stockton community.

This year’s award is being presented to

Sass, who started SASS! Public Relations Inc. in 2006 in her home, has grown the

Donna DeMartino, General Manager/

business to four employees and a wide range

small businesses that are so integral to our

CEO of San Joaquin Rapid Transit District

of services to clients including Lincoln

local economy. Businesses with fewer than

(RTD). DeMartino, who has over 25

Center, The Stockton Area and many others.

twenty employees are not only one of the

years of experience in the transit industry,

largest segments of Chamber members,

has held her current position since

far surpasses the nomination’s requirements

they’re one of the largest growth sectors

2001. In her dozen years heading RTD,

of sustained growth, sales increases,

nationwide. The Greater Stockton area is

DeMartino has added a tremendous series

inventiveness in product or service and

home to so many amazing local businesses

of accomplishments to her resume. In the

contributions to the community. When

and motivated businesspeople. With their

last seven years, DeMartino championed

she started her own business, Sass had the

help, Stockton is becoming an even brighter,

a phenomenally successful Metro Express

goal of promoting San Joaquin County

more vibrant business community.

program which now comprises nearly half

businesses, growing women as leaders,

of the agency’s total system wide ridership,

giving back to the community and having

several winners of the 26th annual

she has implemented system wide efficiency

fun while doing it. To date, Sass has fulfilled

Chamber Business Awards.

gains which allowed RTD to increase overall

these goals with individual support of a

employment in the midst of San Joaquin

number of causes and the foundation of

County’s down economy and has also made

a number of incredibly innovative events

tremendous contributions both to the

which have made significant positive impact

environment and the local community.

for both businesses and residents of San

time out to recognize the many

This month, we are pleased to profile

Business Manager of the Year Each year, the Business Manager of the Year award is given to a businessperson who has shown a significant contribution to his or her profession, an increase in sales/unit volume, responses to adversity

Small Business Person of the Year Carrie Sass, the head of SASS! Public

focused on problem resolution and

Relations, Inc., will take home, the title of

demonstrable contributions of aid to the

Small Business Person of the Year for 2013.

With her considerable experience, Sass

Joaquin County.

Business Person of the Year Todd Lush, the President and owner of Capital River Group/Capital Feed will

Above: Todd Lush, Capital River Group/Capital Feed; Carrie Sass, SASS! Public Relations, Inc; Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Rapid Transit District (RTD); Jason Messer, Manteca Unified School District.

take home the Business Person of the Year

recycling programs that ensure maximum

award at the event. Capital River Group

diversion of materials, energy conservation

manufactures 100% natural, highest quality

efforts which have saved an estimated $6.7

livestock feed and feed products that are

million in energy costs over the last four

shipped worldwide from the company’s Port

years alone, and many others. MUSD’s

of Stockton location. Since its inception in

efforts offer a truly tangible benefit to the

2010, the company has expanded from five

health of the environment. In addition to

employees to more than 40. By the end of

the P3 Stewardship Award, MUSD’s Green

Long Time Chamber Members 75 years San Joaquin Unit California Trucking Association 50 years Midas Auto Service 25 years American Sunny Foods Inc.

2013, Capital Feed is projected to employ

practices have spurred the district to receive

more than 70 local workers in production

funding from environmental organizations

and shipping.

and special discounts from vendors of

CBRE, Inc.

environmentally preferable products.

Grupe Real Estate

Over the years, Lush has worked hard to expand offerings at the Port including helping move the Stockton powerhouse to develop and adopt more Green alternatives. One such

Beck Realtors

Old Republic Title Company

Community Benefit Award, Long Time Chamber Members This year’s event will once again include the

innovation is the ongoing development of a

presentation of the Community Benefit Award

service designed to help solve the problems

and recognition of businesses that have been

presented by overweight containers shipped

Chamber members for 25, 50 and 75 years.

in from Asia. Lush’s solution will enable these

Area Wide Exterminators, Inc.

The special winner of this year’s

Premier Community Credit Union Premier Staffing S. J. Building & Construction

Trades Council San Joaquin Council of Governments Paul M. Sanguinetti

Schwartz, Giannini, Lantsberger & Adamson St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center Sterling Commercial Properties

containers to be transported on water instead

Community Benefit Award, which recognizes

of local roadways and will help alleviate traffic

a businessperson or company that has

on San Joaquin and Alameda County highways

made significant contributions to the San

and lower the level of air pollutants produced

Joaquin County community as a whole, will

in the shipping process. Lush’s commitment to

be revealed at the event. In addition, the

San Joaquin County routinely extends beyond

Platinum Sponsor:

event will include a time to recognize the

Kaiser Permanente

the walls of his own company. Some of his

16 businesses that have been continuous

recent efforts with the Chamber of Commerce

Chamber members for 25 years, and two

to stimulate the local economy and encourage

that have been members for 50 and 75 years

hiring in the Stockton area are certain to have

(Midas Auto Service and San Joaquin Unit

Tholborn Accounting Tibon’s Goju Ryu Fighting Arts/Supplies

business luncheon Sponsors

Moss Adams, LLP Neumiller & Beardslee R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc. Gold Sponsors: Financial Center Credit Union

long-reaching effects that will benefit the whole

California Trucking Association, respectively).

community for many years to come.

Also being honored at the event is Gloria

Lincoln Center

P3 Stewardship Award

Blaine, Basket Caravan Gourmet Gifts, as

San Joaquin Delta Community College

The P3 Stewardship Award—which

Volunteer of the Year; John Paval, Kansas City

recognizes significant contributions in Green

Life Insurance Company, as Liaison of the

practices—will be presented to Manteca

Year; and Al Johnson as SBDC Volunteer of

Unified School District – LOGIC (MUSD).

the Year.

The P3 Stewardship award reflects the

The event is scheduled for June 6 at the

Hilton Stockton

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Silver Sponsors: Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. F&M Bank SureWest Directories United Way of San Joaquin County

district’s deep and ongoing commitment to

Hilton Stockton. For more information

Ulmer Photo

recycling, energy conservation, air pollution

about the event or to purchase tickets,

Table Sponsors:

reduction and Green purchasing decisions.

contact the Stockton Chamber of

MUSD’s Green practices include dedicated

Commerce at 209.547.2960.

CBRE, Inc. San Joaquin RTD SASS! Public Relations

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2013 Golf Tournament Sponsors:

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Christopherson is pleased to announce

at The Haggin Museum’s family

that Jamie M. Ryker has become an

event on Saturday, June 8, 1:30-

associate with the firm. Jamie is a 2005

4 p.m., in celebration of the new

graduate of U.C. San Diego with a B.A.

exhibition “A View from Space.”

and received her J.D. in 2009, cum laude,

In addition to Hernández’s

from U.C. Hastings College of Law. Prior

Jamie M. Ryker

presentation, visitors can participate

to joining the Kroloff firm, she worked

in science and art activities and enjoy the new exhibition “A View

for two years at The Armstrong Law Firm, San Francisco, and The

from Space,” which will include extraordinary items donated by

Law Offices of Michael Maxey, Jr., Sunol, California.

Hernández, including a training flight suit, a mission badge and samples of space food.

The event is part of the museum’s “2nd Saturdays for Families” series, which features activities for families with children ages 5-12 on the 2nd Saturday of each month. No reservations are necessary and all activities are included with regular museum admission. For more information, call 209.940.6315 or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

“A Mystery Silent Auction” with items disguised in a bottle, bag, box or basket will be held Wednesday, June 5 starting at 11:30 a.m. with proceeds benefiting the scholarship program of Stockton Womens Network. Join the fun and get some great bargains! The luncheon is at Stockton Golf and Country Club and includes a “Spotlight” on four members taking the stage to tell about themselves and their business.

For reservations call 209.472.0359.

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Business Awards Luncheon

@ Hilton Stockton – 11:45-1:30 p.m.

$30 per ticket, pre paid reservations only

Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer – 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

@ Hilton Stockton

Liason Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

@ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Leadership Stockton Graduation – 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

@ Hilton Stockton

$35 per ticket, pre paid reservations only

Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable – 7:30 a.m. @ TBA

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Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m.

@ Chamber Conference Room

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Executive Committee Meeting - 7:00 a.m.

@ Stockton Golf & Country Club

@ Hilton Stockton

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Leadership Stockton Final Session – 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

@ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Annual Installation Dinner – 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

@ Stockton Golf & Country Club

$65 per ticket, pre paid reservations only

Networking Mixer 5/2 Delta Protective Services

New Members Coffee Roasting/Coffee Service

Charitable Organizations

Thrift Store

Jesus Mountain Coffee

Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley

Shelter Thrift

235 N. San Joaquin Street, Stockton www.jesusmountaincoffee.com

129 S. Grant Street, Stockton www.goodwill-sjv.org

1242 W. Fremont Street, Stockton www.stocktonshelter.com

Health Clubs Lords Gym

Automobile Repair & Service Peirano’s Automotive Service, Inc.

906 Tommydon, Stockton www.lordgym.org

2700 Waterloo Rd P.O. Box 5279, Stockton www.peiranosautomotive.com

Nutritional Products Ultimate Wellness Club 5665 N. Pershing Avenue #A-5, Stockton

Employment Agencies & Consultants Health Care Services

Employer Solutions Corporation 10940 Trinity Parkway # C140, Stockton www.employersolutionscorp.com

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Attending Ambassadors

Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Alan Freeman, Servpro Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan Joe Furtado, Omega Pacific Insurance Loretta Lee, California State Dept. of Rehabilitation Blair Hake, Ameriprise Financial Matt Martinez, Comcast Lisa Peterson, Stockton Ports Glenn Sides, Stockton Ports Jeff Kaminski, Stockton Ports Greg Bell, Stockton Ports Victor Randolph, Never Boring David Byron, Rabobank Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Annie Wilson, Allied Waste Gary Long (Chamber President), Gary Long Jewelers

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Jesus Mountain Coffee

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