Port O Call - April 2016

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol. 61 No. 12

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STOCKTON PORTS

CONTENTS From Your President

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From Your CEO

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DON’T MISS! APRIL NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

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News Briefs

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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Cover Story

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Meets Every Thursday

Visit Stockton

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Contact the Chamber for location & time: network4success@stocktonchamber.org

Good News from San Joaquin Partnership

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Leadership Stockton

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March Mixer Photos

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Events

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Calendar

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New Members

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San Joaquin General Hospital 500 W. Hospital Rd., French Camp, 95231

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ON THE COVER: Pat Filippone, President of the Stockton Ports

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PORT CALL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

FROM YOUR 2015-16 PRESIDENT BY: JUDITH BUETHE Take Me Out to the Ballgame…

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

Just thinking about the start of a 67th season with the Stockton Ports and the Stockton Ballpark requires singing here at the keyboard!

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

Take me out with the crowd… America’s favorite ballgame at

VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank Joy Sweger, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Dignity Health Robert Young CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439 PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Eric Langstrom

our nationally recognized ballpark! Cheer on our

JUDITH BUETHE

Stockton Ports!

Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks… Take your family

and friends! Have dinner at the ballpark!

I don’t care if I never get back!… The Downtown Stockton waterfront is beautiful!

Celebrate a birthday or special anniversary at the ballpark!

More singing here at the keyboard…

Recently, I was asked to represent your Chamber at a Chancellor’s Circle event at San Joaquin Delta College. Following remarks by Dr. Kathleen Hart, Superintendent/President of the College, Dr. Brice W. Harris, Chancellor, California Community Colleges, spoke of the rising significance of the role of community colleges in our state economy. Did you know that economists project that by 2020, 65 percent of job openings in the U.S. will require some postsecondary education or training?

Delta College is magnificent—one of the 150 best in the nation. Delta is doing a great job of not only meeting present educational needs but preparing to meet future needs. Before the formal event at Delta, we were treated to a tour of the art department and several technology-oriented departments well prepared to meet the educational needs of the next decades. And the campus is so beautiful! I left the event in a total state of exhilaration and

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immense pride in our community college!

If you have not visited San Joaquin Delta College recently, do so. Consider continuing education. Take your kids and grandkids. Add to the student population and our welleducated workforce in this area.

BEA COORDINATOR Sophie Soth 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Tricia Long 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

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PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT As I sit in my office on this rainy

I can remember going to Ports ballgames since I was about five

Monday morning, I look out over

years old (67 years ago). The other day, my son Matthew and I were

the Downtown Stockton Waterfront

reminiscing about all the games he and I went to over the years

where I can see the Joan Darrah

at Billy Hebert Field and the Banner Island Ballpark. He has the

Promenade, Banner Island Ballpark,

same fond and happy memories as I do. The atmosphere at both

the Stockton Arena, the University

places was great, and the Ports are such an important part of the

Plaza Waterfront Hotel, Weber

community past, present, and future. They bring so much good

Point Event Center, the Cineplex,

will and also extend themselves to help the entire community with

the Hotel Stockton with French

special fundraisers and highlighting organizations that help others.

25 and the new art piece in the

I remember a few years ago, Joan and I were attending a Ports

DeCarli Plaza Fountain and I think

ballgame and sitting behind us were a group of about ten young

to myself: Wow, am I a very lucky man to be here at your Chamber

people who appeared by their age and conversation to be college

with a wonderful staff, Board of Directors, members, volunteers,

students. I was listening to their happy dialogue and how they

sponsors and community organizations. Also so thankful for

really thought the ballpark and the team were great. Of course,

the rain we had this past weekend. Thank you Alex Breitler of

even as Joan told me to mind my own business, I had to turn

The Record for all your posts about the reservoirs rising after our

to them and converse with them. It turned out they all went to

horrible drought with the hope that the “storm door” is open for

another important part of our community, University of the

many more days to come which will bring more snow and rain for

Pacific, and only one of them was from Stockton. Upon talking

our entire state.

with them and how much they enjoyed the ballpark, which was

I am also so grateful for having had Laurits “Pepe” Petersen

close to UOP, affordable, and fun, I encouraged them to tell their

and Dr. Joseph Spracher in all our lives and overjoyed how the

fellow students about this great community asset and how much

community came together at both of their services and showed

fun the games are. They said they would and about two weeks later

how important they were to so many. It is a good reminder that

they were back and brought some more fellow students. They told

there are so many wonderful people around us that do so much to

me that they were making this a habit and telling their friends.

make the lives of others better. It really ticks me off that there are

This is a result of not only the great attraction to the Ports

always a small few who do not get it and are so into themselves and

games, but also fulfilling UOP President Eibeck’s “Beyond the

do the vast majority of harm not only here in Stockton but across

Gates” program.

the USA! It is time that we say enough is enough and really hold the JERKS amongst us accountable for their actions.

OK, done with that and on to the cover story for April and that is our great and historic Stockton Ports!

Your Chamber President started off her article with “Take Me

Now, we can all learn from these wonderful young folks and we all too can bring family, friends or employees to the Ports games.

You can buy season tickets, individual games or different packages online at www.stocktonports.com or in person at the ballpark. If you already have tickets but can’t attend, make sure you give them

Out to the Ballgame” verses and as I look out my office window at

to someone who can enjoy the wonderful experience. I always

the ball diamond, I am looking forward to the upcoming season.

make sure someone gets our tickets if we can’t go, and most times if

As a matter of fact, Joan and I attended the Giants Spring Training

this is their first game, they become regulars on their own.

Mar. 9 to 14 and the ballpark in Scottsdale is nice, but not as nice as home.

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Never Boring Announces New Hires Never Boring Associates is pleased to

Duane Parsons

For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa

announce that they have a new Chief Operating

Cooperman at 209.9406315 or visit hagginmuseum.org.

Officer in Duane Parsons. Mr. Parsons brings a rich experience in office administration, having

Herum Crabtree Suntag Announces the Addition of 2 New Attorneys

served as Controller of Doctors Medical Center,

Benjamin J. Codog, III, and Blaine Cox have

Administrator of Valley Heart Associates, and

joined the Stockton law firm of Herum Crabtree

most recently, Administrator of Orangeburg

Suntag as associate attorneys.

Medical Group. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UCLA.

Mr. Codog earned a Bachelor of Science

Benjamin J. Codog

in Finance at San Diego State University and

Never Boring is also pleased to announce that Michele Laverty

Exhibition dates: Mar. 17 – May 8

Michele Laverty is the new Interim Marketing

received a law degree from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in May 2015.

Manager, formerly the Director of the National Ag Science Center

After passing the July 2015 bar exam, Mr.

for the last 15 years. Laverty will be working with Never Boring for

Codog began working at Herum Crabtree

the next several months, helping them expand their agricultural

Suntag. Ben’s practice focuses on civil litigation

client base.

and business transactions.

85th Annual Robert T. McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition Celebrate the arts in education and see the longest running

Blaine R. Cox

Mr. Cox originally joined Herum Crabtree Suntag as a summer associate in 2014, and became associate attorney after passing the Fall 2015 California Bar Exam. Blaine is involved in the firm’s

student art exhibition in the country! The Haggin Museum is

diverse business law, land use, and public agency practices.

proud to feature the work of local student artists from kindergarten

Mr. Cox earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

through grade 12 in the 85th Annual McKee Student Art Contest

from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before receiving his law

and Exhibition.

degree from Santa Clara University of Law.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Victor Randolph, Never Boring

Attending Ambassadors: Sam Ward, ASK ME (R.I.P.); Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Marina Narvarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Printing; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Jackie Ronzone, American Cancer, Discovery Shop; Loretta Lee, Junior League of S.J. County; Tim Matalone, Phantom Fireworks; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty, Inc./Aspiranet; Katherine Edens, University of the Pacific; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Chad Vincent, A 1 Global Marketing; Phil Handelman, Imortgage; Rita Dearion, H&R Block; Andrea Wilson, The Reserve at Spanos; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; Kory Ley, American Cancer Society; Angela Ealy-Hale, Absolutely Elegant Designs; Meliena Rueda, Valley First Credit Union

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL A FRESH Story Five employees of Visionary Home Builders covered a lot of ground in January. The group, competing as a team they dubbed “The Non-

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS American Recycling

Healthy Air Living

San Joaquin RTD Stockton Area Water Suppliers

CalSheets

PG&E

Athletics,” logged a total of 1,221 miles to win the Super Bowl Fitbit

Carpenters Local Union 152

challenge sponsored by Dohrmann Insurance Agency.

City of Stockton

Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Headquartered in Stockton, Visionary Home Builders' mission is

Collins Electrical Company

to create and advocate for healthy, vibrant, safe communities through

Diamond Foods, Inc.

the development of affordable housing and educational opportunities

Dorfman Pacific

San Joaquin Council of Governments

Sims Metal Management Surtec Valley CAN

San Joaquin County Public Works

to families, seniors and individuals of low and moderate income.

“I am a big believer in Fitbit, I have changed my life and I have witnessed people in our organization changing their lives as well. The Super Bowl Challenge wasn’t our first Fitbit challenge, but we had a great time competing against other local companies. We love what Dohrmann Insurance is doing to improve the health of our team and companies in San Joaquin County,” said Carol Ornelas, founder and

Don't miss the next FRESH Meeting: Thursday, Apr. 14, 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce RSVP attendance to gogreen@stocktonchamber.org

CEO of Visionary Home Builders.

Dohrmann Insurance, also located in Stockton, launched the competition for helping clients such as Visionary Home Builders develop healthier workforces and ultimately lower their health insurance costs. Because many of Dohrmann’s clients are small companies with 50 to 250 employees, they don’t yet have established wellness programs.

“We took a look internally nine months ago and said, ‘What more of a role can we play? How can we help our customers have healthier employees?’” said Dohrmann’s Director of Strategy and Innovation Bryan Colyer. “We just don’t want to be the company that says, ‘Here’s your plan and here’s your deductible and see you next year.’ We want to be more than that.”

The result was to start a Fitbit wellness program for their customers.

The Super Bowl challenge was a step challenge among 10 local clients in Modesto, Stockton, and Lodi. The team with the highest daily average steps would win the challenge.

The next challenge will be a group challenge where all participants work together to step to Dublin, Ireland, by Mar. 18 to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. It’s a 5,032 mile journey from Stockton to Dublin, Ireland.

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

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If you build it, they will come— at least, that’s been the case for Stockton’s Banner Island Ballpark. Stockton Ports President Pat Filippone has seen marinas develop and hotels open all around the Stockton proper since the ballpark has been there.

“I think the importance of the Ballpark to the city is immense,” said Filippone. “You’re talking about a place where the community can gather and have a good time around the national pastime. And we're a business that’s been in Stockton since the 1940s. The other big thing is that it’s a draw nationwide to get people to come to Stockton— not only regionally, but also from out of state.”

That sort of draw has a noticeable economic impact, between visitors staying in hotels, buying from local gas stations, and eating at local restaurants. Filippone states that if things are conducted with professionalism and quality, that people will actively want to come to see Stockton and enjoy the city in general.

“From my eyes, there has been some redevelopment down here,” said Filippone. “I’m sure it’s slower than everyone would have hoped ten years ago, but we went through a pretty steep recession, so I’m sure that played a part in it. But I can’t sit here as any kind of expert in redeveloping because it’s not my field.”

In addition to the economic impact, the Stockton Ports aim to support their community through service.

By Noel Daniel

“One of our main mantras as a company is to give back to the community that supports us,” said Filippone.

“We’re heavily involved in education and youth sports causes. We do our Baseball by the Books program, which we reach 40K local students and

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encourage reading, the benefits of reading, and we reward them

and Dallas Braden— known for pitching a perfect game for the A’s

with tickets to a game if they follow a reading program.”

against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010.

Baseball by the Books is presented by Subway restaurants and

“We’re excited for 2016,” said Filippone. “For having a good

specifically designed to spread the value of reading by rewarding

team, for hopefully winning our 12th championship. We’ve won

the students for doing so. Each student who participates will

11, the most in the California League, so we’re proud about that.

receive a special Ports bookmark. Elementary school students

We’re excited just to be a fun place to gather for local businesses to

must read at least five books, while students in middle school must

promote their products, and for local families to come out and have

read at least seven— all the while recording these books on the

fun, and generate income to the city by attracting out of state and

bookmark. Each student and teacher participating will receive two

out of town guests as well.”

free tickets to a 2016 Ports game.

And speaking of attracting out of town guests, the Ballpark is

“We’re youth-based,” said Filippone. “We’re always looking

set to have a number of exciting

“

events after the season starts

I think the importance of the Ballpark

on Apr. 7. On Apr. 23, they’ll be

to the city is immense… You’re talking

having a tribute night to Finding

their team, invite them out here

about a place where the community

Dory called Dory’s Delta Day.

for games because again, that’s the

can gather and have a good time

Then, 90's kids will rejoice to know

lifeblood of our sport, the kids that

around the national pastime.

that there will be a Tribute to

for Little Leagues to partner with, sponsor their league, sponsor

play it.”

In fact, the Stockton Ports

”

Space Jam on Jul. 30 that includes

PAT FILIPPONE, Stockton Ports President

a Jersey Auction.

promote greatness from the very

“Our fireworks games are still

start. Not only do they encourage

our most popular,” said Filippone.

Little League players, but they support their own players, allowing

“We have those every Saturday night. Plus we have an opening

baseball players of any stripe to play in front of scouts to realize

night July 4th. So we’ll have thirteen fireworks shows this year.”

their potential.

“We’ve been affiliated with the Oakland A’s since 2005,” said

They’ll also be putting on an asparagus night, to celebrate Stockton’s famous spear. This as well as bobblehead and other

Filippone. “It’s been a great partnership. Current A’s that have

giveaways make up a very robust promotional schedule that

played for us right now are Sean Doolittle, Josh Reddick, and

Filippone is excited about.

others. It’s great to be affiliated with a local team because our fans

“I do think it’s prime to continue to grow, whether it’s at a

can see them play here and a couple years later go to Oakland and

slow pace or not,” said Filippone. “It’s a great location with great

see the same guys. We’ve gotten to know them in a lot of the cases,

amenities around it and we look forward to being right in the

which makes it a special experience for the fans.”

middle of what happens over the next ten years.”

Other names that fans might realize who moved from the Stockton Ports to the Oakland A’s are Kurt Suzuki, Daric Barton,

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA 7th Annual Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out

Annual Tourism Breakfast just one month away!

The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out (GSADO) is back for a

Join us at The University Plaza Waterfront Hotel on May 6 for

7th year and it’s spanning over the first two weeks of April! That

breakfast as we celebrate and share the current state of travel,

means you'll be able to enjoy a full two weeks of unique asparagus-

tourism, and hospitality in the city as well as honor outstanding

related dishes, drinks, and desserts at restaurants all around

Stockton organizations and individuals.

Stockton as we celebrate our local agriculture and our most famous

Become a Stockton Ambassador

spear. From Apr. 1-15, participating restaurants will highlight

Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) certification opportunities

amazing signature asparagus dishes. Finish off this great event by

are available bi-monthly and open to the general public. Learn how

attending the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival at the San Joaquin

you can turn every visitor encounter into a positive one!

Upcoming CTA Class: Apr. 20 & Jun. 22,

County Fairgrounds Apr. 15-17.

For the most recent list of participating restaurants and their

Sign up today and join the growing list of Stockton

asparagus specials, visit dineoutstockton.com—and don’t forget to

Ambassadors! Program details, including the curriculum and

tag your meal pictures with #GSADO!

enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.

In 2015, we had over 30 restaurants participating. For a full list of this year’s participants please visit www.dineoutstockton.org.

com or CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton at 209.938.1555.

FROM THE

GOOD NEWS

Spec building critical to future San Joaquin USA growth Over the past couple of years, the San Joaquin Partnership has made community presentations to keep staff decision makers and elected leaders up-to-date on the results of our “attraction of investment” marketing program that creates and retains jobs.

Rendering of 750,000 square foot spec building underway on Harlan Road in Lathrop

Development of empty spec buildings is critical to our communities’ growth in jobs. But why?

Empty spec buildings mean economic opportunity and show

Without a stock of ready-to-use spec buildings on the market to

the prospective new employer or existing growth employer that the

attract jobs, the prospects just drive by and look for another nearby

community is prepared and ready for growth.

community that is ready for growth.

Currently three vacant spec buildings over 250,000 square feet are

This critical part of attracting and retaining manufacturing and commercial business investment that grows San Joaquin County’s

available and another 12 are planned or under construction in San

wages has been a hallmark of the San Joaquin Partnership’s

Joaquin communities. Compare that to only one new spec building

marketing program.

under development in Stanislaus County.

As the East Bay and Silicon Valley continue to build out available

Showing a unique willingness of landowners, developers, brokers, and community development staff to work together to take

industrial zoned sites, our community's willingness to plan, quickly

multi-million dollar risks in development of modern industrial

permit, and team to market spec buildings will continue to be

buildings in anticipation of selling or leasing to a new employer is a

essential for the success of attracting and retaining new jobs

competitive advantage.

and wages.

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Community Serving Community Session

story and his journey into the world of nonprofits and thanked

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

the class for their commitment to the community and their

Session Sponsor: Child Abuse Prevention Council

participation in Leadership Stockton.

Next, each team then had the opportunity to share with the

Charitable, nonprofit groups play an important role in our lives, extending help to our community in many ways. That

other members of the class, their experience at each community-

is why each year we devote an entire day to exploring some of

based organization. They used words such as “eye-opening,”

Stockton’s finest community-based organizations.

“deep respect,”“life-changing,” “better understanding,” “amazing,” and “extremely impressed” when speaking about their

For the participants, the day began like no other. The class was divided into eight teams, each assigned to a different community-

time spent at the various non-profit agencies serving

based organization. The eight organizations were St. Mary’s

our community.

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

Dining Hall, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, United Cerebral Palsy, Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, Family Resource &

Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development,

Referral Center/Podesto Teen Impact Center, Mary Graham

closed out the day. He spoke to the class about being an impact

Children’s Foundation, Women’s Center Youth & Family Services,

board member and leaving your legacy. Peter also shared the

and Gospel Center Rescue Mission.

information on the April Non-Profit Board Training at the University of the Pacific Westgate Center and encouraged the

Once the teams arrived at their host locations, each were

class to sign up.

given tours, an information session, and got right to work. After

I would like to thank the following people for their

working hard all morning, the class met for a group lunch at the new Child Abuse Prevention Council office in the Newberry

contribution to the success of this session: Lindy Turner-Hardin

Building. During lunch, the class heard from CAPC Executive

(LS ’01), Shauna Buzunis-Jacob and the CAPC team for hosting

Director Lindy Turner-Hardin (LS ’01). Lindy shared the history

the session at their awesome new facility and for providing lunch;

of the CAPC and introduced a lot of the staff and programs they

Andy Prokop, Donna Ng and the United Way team for all of their

offer. Lindy also shared goals of the CAPC and how the class and

help (and chocolate); Peter Johnson (LS ’02); and to each hosting

community can get involved.

non-profit who helped make the day so special. Thank you for opening your doors and sharing your mission and purpose

After lunch, President and CEO of the United Way of San

with the class!

Joaquin County Andy Prokop talked to the class about his life

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN State of the City 2016 to be held May 19

Stockton Chamber Business Awards Nominations Needed!

Join us for the 18th Annual State of the City sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and hosted by The Port

Nominations are now being accepted for our June 2 Business

of Stockton on May 19 at The Port of Stockton, Shed 20. You will

Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in the

hear great information on current issues and the future of Stockton.

categories of:

Don’t miss the exhibits showcasing the critical and inspiring services

•

Small Business Person of the Year

available to you.

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Business Employee of the Year

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Business Manager of the Year

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Business Person of the Year

•

P3 Stewardship Award

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FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health)

Guest Speakers: R. Jay Allen, Port of Stockton Commission Chairman Dr. Jeffrey Michael, Director, University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research

Employer of the Year

Cynthia Fargo, CEO, Downtown Stockton Alliance

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Mayor Anthony Silva, City of Stockton

Employee of the Year

Tickets are $40, Pre-Paid, reservations only. Sponsorships are

To learn the nomination criteria and download the nomination

still available! For more information, call the Stockton Chamber

forms, please visit stocktonchamber.org/business-awards/ or call

209.547.2770, email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org or visit

209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Apr. 13.

stocktonchamber.org/state-of-the-city/.

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State of the City 2016 Sponsors (as of 3/16/16)

Sign up now for the June 2 Business Showcase & Tradeshow

The Record/San Joaquin Media Group

Platinum:

FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health)

A.G. Spanos Companies

United Way of San Joaquin County

Mixer at the Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. Expose

BAC Community Bank

University of the Pacific

your products and services to over 300 business attendees, meet

Bank of the West

Visit Stockton

California Water Service Company

Waste Management

some new people, and grow your business. Tables are just $250 for

Central Valley Business Journal

Wells Fargo

Chamber Members. The theme for this year will be 1950’s Rock & Roll. Table space is going fast, so sign up now!

Comcast Dameron Hospital Association

To sign up or receive more information, please call Ashley Williams

Gold:

Delta Sierra Beverage

F&M Bank

Financial Center Credit Union

Oak Valley Community Bank

Haggerty Construction, Inc.

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

209.292.8422 or e-mail her at ashley@stocktonchamber.org.

Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin

Silver:

Humphreys College

DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance

Kaiser Permanente

Agency, Inc.

Metro PCS

G-Force Productions

Neumiller & Beardslee

JaniTek Cleaning Solutions

Pacific Records Management

Stockton East Water District

Port of Stockton

Ulmer Photo

Premier Staffing San Joaquin Building Trades Council

Table:

San Joaquin County Office of Education

Grupe Commercial Company

San Joaquin Delta College

Lincoln Center

San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.

San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber

San Joaquin Regional Transit

of Commerce

District (RTD) St. Joseph's Medical Center

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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

Casino Live!

An elegant Las Vegas evening benefitting

Saturday, April 30th, 6-9PM Brookside Country Club Tickets: $75 in advance $95 at the door • Enjoy prime rib, mash-tinis, signature cocktails, wine tasting and more.

• Try your luck on our Wheel of Beauty to win Botox, etc.

• Compete for a week beachfront in Cabo San Lucas!

Let the good times roll for a great cause!

BUY TICKETS NOW at LFITfoundation.org 209.952.3705 | CockerhamMD@gmail.com sponsors include:

Now building in Los Banos and Hollister

www.doctorsmanteca.com

North Stockton

,

www.stocktonchamber.org

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CALENDAR APRIL 2016

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Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament 10 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

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

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April Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ San Joaquin General Hospital

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Leadership Stockton Health Care Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Health Plan of San Joaquin

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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Golden Standard Scholarship Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

The Community Hospice Difference.

You have a choice...

Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

Our medical team includes a Medical Director certified in hospice and palliative care and multiple Associate Medical Directors

Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Comprehensive support for patients and families Admissions 7 days a week, 365 days a year Alexander Cohen Hospice House, a 16-bed hospice inpatient facility

BEA College & Career Fair 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

4368 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 209.578.6300

2431 W. March Lane, Suite 100 Stockton, CA 95207 209.477.6300

www.hospiceheart.org

Community Hospice

CA100000783 • CA100000613

$15, RSVP to bea@stocktonchamber.org

NEW MEMBERS Insurance USI Insurance Services 3247 W. March Ln., #210 Stockton, CA 95219 209.954.3920

Legal Services Dyer Law Firm 5250 Claremont Ave., # 119 Stockton, CA 95207 209.472.3668

Gymnastics GymStars Gymnastics 1740 W Hammer Ln. Stockton, CA 95209 209.957.1919

Attorneys Littler Mendelson, P.C. 500 Capital Mall, #2000 Sacramento, CA 95814 408.795.3432

Department Stores Walmart Trinity Center 10355 Trinity Prkwy.

Stockton, CA 95219 209.235.0558

Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Rita's of Stockton 2829 W. March Ln., #C-4 Stockton, CA 95219 209.955.7595

Aviation REACH Air Medical Services 5024 Bonny Kaye Dr. Antelope, CA 95843 916.342.3221 Property Management Realty Roundup 8900 Thornton Rd., # 7 Stockton, CA 95209 209.477.1594 Security Securelion Security 1150 Manley Dr. Tracy, CA 95337 510.209.8928

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Employee Placement Nelson Staffing 501 E. Orangeburg Ave., #B Modesto, CA 95350 209.575.7170 Day Care San Joaquin County Family Child Care Association PO Box 1016 Tracy, CA 95378 844.458.1894

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

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Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info

Support Young Entrepreneurs in Stockton at Lemonade Day! Stockton.LemonadeDay.org

In Partnership With:

May 21, 2016 9:30am - 12:30pm at University Park

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tockton is improving everyday because of entrepreneurs and their ability to find creative solutions to real problems. We want to see our youth step into this role in our community and the business world.

Visit University Park, quench your thirst with some lemonade, and show your support to the students of Health Careers Academy. We hope it’s a transformational experience for our youth and our community!

At Health Careers Academy, students are excelling and setting the bar high for their peers.

Lemonade Day is an opportunity for students to learn about starting, owning, and operating their own business. We want to encourage them to keep striving for success in life and work.

Presented By:

The beauty of entrepreneurship is that if you work hard and think critically, you can be successful — no matter who you are. So, let’s take the reins, use what we know, and continue to improve. Together, we can make a difference in our community and make our world a better place.

Community Sponsors:

of San Joaquin County

If you find yourself in Modesto on May 21, head over and support their Lemonade Day! Downtown Modesto Modesto.LemonadeDay.org