Port O Call - November 2013

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol. 59 No. 7

NOVEMBER 2013

HOMETOWN HEROINES:

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Cover Photograph by Fritz Chin Photography

THE 2013 ATHENA AWARDS DR. KATHY HART & MONICA STREETER

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Hometown Heroines: The 2013 ATHENA Awards

CONTENTS From Your President

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From Your CEO

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Events

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Leadership Stockton

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News Briefs

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Cover Story

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Business Profile 17 New Members

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Calendar

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San Joaquin County Office of Education provides educational leadership, resources, and services to support San Joaquin County schools. With its highly regarded programs, innovative staff, and community partnerships, SJCOE ensures that every student in San Joaquin has the opportunity of a quality education.

November 13: Premiere of the documentary, “Left Behind,� a film that chronicles the lives of San Joaquin County homeless youth shown in support of Homeless Awareness Month.

November 14: Dinner with a Scientist offers students in grades 7-12 an opportunity to interact with scientists from a variety of fields.

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT BY: STEVEN CRABTREE

Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

It is time for the ATHENA

CHAMBER OFFICERS

Awards sponsored by the

PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree

Greater Stockton Chamber

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance

of Commerce, which will be

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications

presented at a luncheon held

VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors

at the Stockton Golf and Country Club on November

VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

21st. The ATHENA Awards

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers

are presented to a woman

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Michael Cera, SMG /Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District Doug Dinjian, Di Buduo & De Fendis Insurance Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass Service Mikey Kamienski, Charterhouse for Families Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Darryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property Association Justin Redman, Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Joey Steelman, Lord’s Gym Joy Sweger, California Nuggets Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation Bob Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano 209.547.2764 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 Dylan Bacon 209.337.2730

or man who is honored for professional excellence, community service and assisting women in their attainment of professional

College, as the ATHENA Award Recipient, and Monica Streeter, an attorney with Neumiller & Beardslee, as the ATHENA Young Professional Award Recipient. This is an important event sponsored by the Chamber to promote the advancement of women in our community by honoring those who have helped this cause.

There will also be an election in Stockton on Measures A and B in November. Your Chamber, through its Board of Directors, has taken a position of support,

BEA COORDINATOR Frances Richardson

both Measures A and B. While

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skills. This year’s honorees

are Dr. Kathy Hart, who is the Superintendent/President of San Joaquin Delta

SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Michael Morales 209.337.2716 Gabrielle Almanza

209.337.2715 Malissa Luvianos 209.337.2726 209.547.2770

excellence and leadership

STEVEN CRABTREE

recommending a “Yes” vote for the Chamber understands

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Business cannot thrive with high crime and a poor business climate that hurts the image of this community. The Chamber encourages all to exercise the right to vote this November.

that more taxes are not the

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friend of business and that more money is not a cure for all of the problems of Stockton, your Chamber has gone on record that this sales tax increase is necessary to provide essential police services and to get Stockton out of bankruptcy. Business cannot thrive with high crime and a poor business climate that hurts the image of this community. The Chamber encourages all to exercise their right to vote this November.

FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT on how destructive to our system

mind that Measures A and B must pass

are those who base decisions only

for the future of the City of Stockton!

on Political Posturing, unbending

John F. Kennedy said, “Let us not fix

Philosophy and Personal attacks,

blame for the past. Let us accept our

which are not in the best interest of

own responsibility for the future.” And

any community, state or nation.

Ronald Reagan said, “Governments first

We are now at a very important

duty is to protect the people.”

part in the history of Stockton and I hope you understand the photo and the highlights of my blessed career (starting with being a proud member

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS:

of The Stockton Police Department)

· Youthful Offender Parole Board (1995-1999)

below. These help explain why I fully support the action of your Greater Since my first Port O Call article in August 1979, I have always tried to communicate to all of you from my own life experiences in which I have seen many, many things happen in this great community of Stockton. I have talked about many people who I have admired and/or quoted from local, state and national leaders who have said things for the ages. I have also written about many good things people have done, as well as the not so good things and mistakes made. One thing that stands out in the people I admire the most is that if they made a mistake or error in judgment, they are the first to admit it, learn from it and do their best to improve and not make the same mistake twice. Also, those that do a job 100% do not brag about it or take credit, but continue to try and improve as a member of a team of community members.

In a recent POC article, I commented

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Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Board of the

Appointed by Governor Wilson (1995) · Board of Corrections (1992-1995) Appointed by Governor Wilson (1992) · Commission on Crime Control and Violence Prevention (1970-1980) Appointed by Governor Brown (1979)

Business Council, the League of Women

ELECTED SERVICE (1979-1995):

Voters, the Stockton Firefighters and

· San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, Chair (1981, 1986, 1990 & 1994)

many others in supporting Measures A

· County Jail Advisory Committee, Founder

and B and encourage you to vote YES on

· Audit Committee

November 5th.

· County Crime Awareness & Prevention Commission, Founder

In their decision making process, they did not use the P’s noted above, but determined their position based

· Children’s Services Coordinating Commission, Founder · Integrated Criminal Justice System Taskforce, Co-Founder/Member

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS: · California Youth Authority Citizens Advisory Committee

on common sense and the common

good. They are to be commended!

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

It is also important for not only the

· California State Association of Counties (1979-1995) · Board of Corrections CSAC Representative

protection of all citizens, but also for

· Minimum Jail Standards Revision Committee, 1986

the protection of the law enforcement

· Statewide Jail Bond (Prop 52 & 86) Allocation Task Force, Chair (1986-1988)

men and women who are on the streets

· Administration of Justice Committee (1986-1988)

24/7, 365!

· State Juvenile Officers Association (1972-1979)

I have had the distinct honor of

· Marshall Plan Committee (2012-present)

serving this community as a police

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

officer, elected official, member of

· Stockton Police Department Police Officer (1967-1979)

statewide organizations, gubernatorial

· Patrol Officer (1967-1971) · Community Relations Division (1971-1973)

appointee, worker with community non-

· Juvenile Division Detective (1973-1979)

profits and now as your CEO, and I can

say without any hesitation or doubt in my

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

AWARDS: · Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) Hero’s Award (2003)

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EVENTS BY: HEIDI ALTAMIRANO Chamber Diversity Mixer Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5th because you are not going to want to miss the Chamber’s The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber, the African-American Chamber, Asian American Chamber and the Delta Chamber will each feature food tastings ref lecting their specific ethnicity/location. Come kick off the holiday season in style and make some great business connections while you’re at it.

PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY DEPARTMENT BY: FRANK FERRAL Veterans in the Classroom On November 12th, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s Business Education Alliance will facilitate the

Hiring Part or Full-time employees? Hire through the Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship Program What is the Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship Program

Annual “Veterans in the Classroom” event. “Veterans in the

(SCAP)? The Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship Program-

Classroom” is an effective way to help students understand

Subsidized Employment (SCAP-SE) is a program provided by

why our country celebrates Veterans Day. Speakers help

the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce in partnership

Stockton Unified School District students understand the

with Human Services Agency and CalWORKs. The goal

roles of the U.S. military and how they relate to personal

of the program is to work collaboratively with HSA and

development and the needs and functions of our society.

CalWORKs to place CalWORKs recipients into subsidized

Typically, this event is designed for SUSD elementary schools

employment through employers in San Joaquin County.

and the coordination of veterans in the classrooms is done with the help of the BEA Coordinator

What are the benefits to using SCAP-SE to find your employees? 50% reimbursement of wages paid for hours worked for 6 months.

Interview fewer applicants! SCAP-SE coordinators pre-

and

screen individuals based on business needs/job descriptions

participating

and requirements; therefore, your business is only

school staff.

interviewing qualified candidates.

Volunteer opportunities are available by contacting the

SCAP-SE program is available at zero cost to businesses.

All you have to do is sign up.

For more information, please contact a SCAP Coordinator at 209.547.2770 or go to www.scapworks.com.

BEA Coordinator, Frances Richardson at 209.337.2718 or bea@stocktonchamber.org.

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Heidi Altamirano: heidi@stocktonchamber.org 209.547.2764

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.547.2763

RIBBON CUTTINGS For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org or e-mail Margaret at Margaret@StocktonChamber.org.

For more ribbon cutting photos, visit www.facebook.com/stockton.chamber.of.commerce.

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Stockton Restaurant Week will give all local foodies and families an opportunity to enjoy special prix fixe and special value menus from many participating restaurants throughout Stockton.

Stockton Restaurant Week was created to encourage everyone to dine out at Stockton’s favorite eateries at a price that won’t break the budget. Three course dinner offerings will be available at $15, $20 and $25 and two/three course lunch specials will be offered for $9.95.

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Dates for Upcoming Certified Tourism Ambassador Classes Monthly Certified Tourism Ambassador classes are available and open to the general public. Learn how you can turn every visitor encounter into a positive one!

Upcoming CTA classes: December 7th (Saturday class) and February 4th.

Join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors and sign up today! For more information call 209.938.1555 or visit visitstockton.org/Stockton-Ambassadors/CTA.

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY:TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Class Picks Community Project During Annual Retreat Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union The Leadership Stockton Class of 2014 chose their class community project at September’s overnight retreat at Camp Tuolumne Trails in Groveland, CA. The beautiful camp welcomed the class for their retreat with open arms and great weather.

The class started the retreat with an expectations exercise that got them thinking about what to expect the next day and a half. Then Chris Stevens, President of Summit Solutions Consulting, LS Class of 2007, took over and led the class through some leadership theory and fun team-building games.

The afternoon brought a fun little game called “Little Known Fact Bingo” where the class learned fun random facts about each other. After that, the class completed an exercise that taught them the finer points of voting vs. consensus and how they as a class will determine how to choose their community project.

Then it was time for presentations on the five potential community projects the class could choose from. After the presentations, the class was free to enjoy the great outdoors for the evening, including s’mores around the campfire. The morning light brought a hearty breakfast followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of all five projects. After a passionate discussion, the class chose their project and planned out the leadership, subcommittees, action plan and timeline for their project.

The Class of 2014 has chosen to adopt Fremont Park in downtown Stockton. They will be rehabbing the image of the park, cleaning, establishing a neighborhood watch, as well as installing exercise stations for the surrounding downtown schools and

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We would like to thank Ramon Valez and Chris Stevens for coming and sharing their expertise and working with this year’s class.

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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.

On The Water is the theme of this year's American Association of University Women's Home Tour on Sunday, November 3, from 10-4 p.m. Tour 4 beautiful waterfront homes and a paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $30 and $35 the day of the event. For information, call 209.477.5984.

Junior League of San Joaquin County will partner with Ladybugs of San Joaquin for Handicap Persons to host a party for over 150 special needs young adults at the Brookside Country Club on November 4, 2013. This event will provide the opportunity for these young adults to interact with similar student groups in the county. There will be many fun activities to improve small motor skills, enhance self-esteem and learn teamwork. The party will be free to the invitees as a community service event sponsored by Junior League and Ladybugs. To donate or find out more information about the event, call Junior League at 209.623.3262.

Racetrack aficionados Chris Hunefeld and Gary Cox will give a presentation at The Haggin Museum about Kingdon Drag Strip and the Stockton 99 Speedway on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. The duo will provide an in-depth look at the cars, the drivers and

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the excitement of Stockton’s auto racing heyday. This event is held in conjunction with the special exhibition “Driven to Dream: Stockton’s Car Culture.” Complimentary wine and snacks will be available as part of the museum’s 1st & 3rd Thursdays series. For more information, call 209.940.6315 or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

Warden’s is pleased to announce Marc Lawless as the newest member of their Commercial Office Supplies Team. A resident of Turlock since

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HOMETOWN HEROINES: THE 2013

ATHENA AWARDS

by Dana Koster

the ATHENA Award. Recipients are nominated by their peers and chosen by a committee composed of previous ATHENA recipients and community leaders.

Dr. Kathy Hart is the recipient of the prestigious ATHENA Award, which honors women who have exhibited excellence and creativity in their professions, who strive to increase quality of life within their communities and who actively work to assist other women in realizing their own leadership potential.

Monica Streeter is the recipient of this year’s Young Professional Leadership Award, which recognizes dynamic community leaders under 40 who demonstrate these same qualities.

Dr. Kathy Hart Dr. Kathy Hart, the first permanent female Superintendent/ President of San Joaquin Delta Community College, was overwhelmed when she found out she’d been chosen as this year’s ATHENA Award recipient. “I am so honored and delighted to be in the company of so many outstanding women, women who have given their time, talent and treasure to make this community better,” said Hart.

A former middle school teacher who eventually earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, Hart has dedicated her life to learning, teaching and furthering educational opportunities for others.

DR. KATHY HART

Since joining the team at San Joaquin Delta Community College in 1994, Hart has rocketed her way up from Assistant Division Chair of Communication Skills to her current position

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to

as President/Superintendent. “It’s a great honor to be the

announce Dr. Kathy Hart and Monica Streeter as recipients of

Superintendent/President of San Joaquin Delta College,” Hart said.

the 2013 ATHENA Awards. Named for the Greek goddess of

“I work hard every single day to live up to that honor.”

wisdom and strength, the ATHENA Awards were established in

Currently, 60% of the Delta student body is female, and Hart’s

1982 as a way to honor women leaders who demonstrate personal

presence at campus and community events serves as a positive

and professional excellence as well as a lasting commitment to

reminder of what women can achieve in their chosen fields.

community service.

Recently, she supported the hire of two new faculty members, one

Since their inception, the ATHENA Awards have honored nearly

in Engineering and one in Accounting, both of whom were the first

6,000 recipients worldwide. Presented by regional chambers of

full-time female faculty in their disciplines at San Joaquin

commerce, women’s organizations and universities, the ATHENA

Delta College.

Awards are an important way of recognizing the achievements of

In addition to her dedication to education, Hart has demonstrated

exceptional local women, inspiring others to strive for excellence in

a deep commitment to bettering the community through her

the workforce and to give back to the community.

involvement with numerous service organizations and nonprofits.

Over the last 27 years, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has presented dozens of extraordinary women with 14 PORT CALL

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For eight years, she served on the United Way Care Fund Team, which decides how United Way contributions can best be used to

help the citizens of San Joaquin County.

A lifelong fan of the arts, Hart has also been a member of the Stockton Arts Commission almost as long as she’s lived

can empower women and give them courage knowing one of their female peers is doing, and succeeding in, what they want to do.”

Streeter holds degrees in Finance, Law and Business, a

in Stockton. She serves on the Stockton Symphony Board and

combination that gives her a unique insight into her specialty at

the San Joaquin Business Council along with countless other

Neumiller and Beardslee: land use, environmental, real property

committees and organizations.

and public agency law. She has continued her dedication to

“I think the ATHENA Awards provide an opportunity for the

mentorship since becoming an attorney, serving three years on the

community to see people who are dedicated to service,” said Hart.

Executive Committee for the Women Lawyers Section of the San

“We desperately need people in all of our communities who are

Joaquin County Bar. Recently, Streeter engaged master’s students

willing to serve, to help others without getting paid for it and to be

at UOP in an eight-week unit on property management evaluation

role models and mentors for others.”

and market analysis that was so successful that she’s been invited to

Monica Streeter

give an ongoing series of lectures at the Business School.

Monica Streeter, Associate Attorney at Neumiller and Beardslee, was awed when the ATHENA committee came to her office to announce that she was the 2013 recipient of the Young Professional Leadership Award. “I was truly overwhelmed, honored and humbled. Receiving the award reinforces the bar I’ve set for myself.”

A native Stocktonian, Streeter was born and educated in the area, earning both her BS and MBA degrees from University of the Pacific, where she first began mentoring younger students through her sorority. “A different type of relationship and bond emerges between women working together,” Streeter said. “Women mentors

Having grown up in Stockton, Streeter has a soft spot for the places of her youth, namely the Fox/Bob Hope Theater and the Haggin Museum, where she serves as a Board member and Trustee, respectively, in addition to her new stint as a Board member of Goodwill Industries. “Friends of the Fox has really made me more aware of some of Stockton’s history and the hidden gems we have here,” said Streeter. “The same can be said about serving as a Trustee for the Haggin Museum. Every child who grew up here visited the museum as part of the school curriculum, but for many people that’s where their involvement with the museum stopped.”

“I’m really honored that I get the opportunity to serve on the Boards of these organizations,” Streeter said. “Each adds so much to the community in a different way.”

The ATHENA Awards will be presented at the annual ATHENA Luncheon on November 21, 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. Tickets are available through the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce: 209.547.2770.

ATHENA SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS: California Water Service Co. Financial Center Credit Union Iacopi, Lenz & Co. Judith Buethe Communications Lincoln Center Moss Adams, LLP San Joaquin Delta College St. Joseph’s Medical Center University of the Pacific University of the Pacific – Eberhardt School of Business GOLD SPONSORS: Bank of Agriculture & Commerce F&M Bank

MONICA STREETER

Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County SILVER SPONSORS: All American Logistics, LLC California State University, Stanislaus Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Kalfsbeek & Company Accountancy Corp.

Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau Ulmer Photo TABLE SPONSORS: San Joaquin Delta College

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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OCTOBER TRADESHOW MIXER University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton

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NEW MEMBERS Merchant Bank Card Accounts American Express 3848 McHenry Avenue, #135-292, Modesto www.americanexpress.com

Banks Bank of the West – Brookside Branch 3255 W. March Lane, #100 Bank of the West – Commercial Banking 1340 N. El Dorado Street Bank of the West – Hammer Lane Branch 1440 E. Hammer Lane Bank of the West – Main Branch 327 E. Main Street Bank of the West – N. Stockton Branch 7810 Thornton Road Bank of the West – Pershing Avenue Branch 5555 N. Pershing Avenue Bank of the West – Weberstown Branch 4932 Pacific Avenue Bank of the West – Wilson Way Branch 560 N. Wilson Way, Stockton www.bankofthewest.com

Air Conditioning & Heating – Sales & Service Blue Angel Mechanical 2055 Middle River Drive, Stockton www.blueangelmechanical.com

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Leadership Stockton Economy Session 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Financial Center Credit Union November Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. @ Massage Envy SPA, 5757 Pacific Avenue, Stockton in the StoneCreek Village, Pacific and Robinhood Enjoy a complimentary neck and shoulder massage and a free skin analysis.

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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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Liaison Meeting 12:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

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27th Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd., Stockton

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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room

Associations, Nonprofit Hospital Council 1215 K Street, #730, Sacramento www.hospitalcouncil.net

Restaurants, Wine – Retail Mile Wine Company 2113 Pacific Avenue P.O. Box 2394, Stockton www.milewinecompany.com

Tour Boats Opportunity Cruises 445 W. Weber Avenue, Dock #C-end tie, Stockton 2657 Independence Avenue, West Sacramento www.opporunitycruises.com

Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Insurance, Financial Planning, Notaries – Public Palma Financial Services, Inc. 2834 E. Main Street, Stockton 11840 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin www.mpalma.com

Air Conditioning & Heating – Sales & Service Rod Johnson Air 1553 N. Broadway Avenue, Stockton www.rodjohnsonair.com 18 PORT CALL

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Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info

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