Port O Call - December 2018

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol.65 No.8

www.stocktonchamber.org

DECEMBER 2018

Local 'TIS THE SEASON

TO THINK

'TIS THE SEASON TO THINK LOCAL

CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO

DON’T MISS! 5

WINTER DIVERSITY MIXER

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5 - 7 p.m.

News Briefs 8 November Networking Mixer Photos 8 Cover Story 10 Programs and Public Policy

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Ribbon Cutting 12 Visit Stockton

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Leadership Stockton

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New Members

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Events 16 Calendar 18

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The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203 Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots

REFRESHMENTS WITH THE RECYCLERS 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N Ashley Ln., Stockton, CA 95215 Register today at greenteamsanjoaquin.com

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FROM YOUR 2018 -19 PRESIDENT BY: DEITRA R. KENOLY Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

TIS THE SEASON

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

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.

…TO SHOP! It’s that time of year when we all head out to find the latest gadgets, toys, clothing items, etc. in hopes of putting big smiles

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail VICE PRESIDENT Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

DEITRA R. KENOLY

is as important as ever before. Our local businesses need our support. It’s what makes our economy thrive. So do your part,

whether it’s merchandise or services… shop local!

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Waterloo Morada Fire District F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Daniel Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

on our loved ones faces. It is also the time where shopping local

…TO GIVE! Luke 3:10-11 “What should we do then?” the crowd asked. 11 John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

There are those in our community who are less fortunate. Whether it's a warm coat, a hot meal, shelter, monetary help, or a listening ear, I encourage each of you to give. To know

209.292.8432

that you’ve made someone’s load lighter, if even only for a day, is all worth it. There

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428

are a number of local nonprofits in our community ready to receive and distribute.

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421

…TO BE THANKFUL! This is a big one. Every day I’m thankful that God allowed me to see another day. I’m also thankful for my family and friends, my health, and my business relationships.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

What are you thankful for? It is important to take time each day and reflect on how

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433

blessed you truly are. Note: money has nothing to do with it!

SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435

CONGRATULATIONS to Chamber board members Erin Guy Castillo on your

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429

Falls, SD. Both are very well deserved!

BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436

Merry Christmas!

appointment to Court Commissioner of the San Joaquin County Superior Court and to Jim Johnson on your appointment to Assistant General Manager for SMG in Sioux

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

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"It is also the time where shopping local is as important as ever before.

Our local businesses need our support.

It’s what makes our economy thrive.

So do your part, whether it’s merchandise or services… shop local!"

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT

DOUG WILHOIT

From all of us here at your Greater Stockton

dire straits. As Andy “AP” Prokop of the United Way of San Joaquin

Chamber of Commerce, we hope that

continually reminds us, those in need “do not need a handout, but

you and your family had a wonderful

a hand up!” Please find it in your heart at this most holy and joyous

Thanksgiving holiday. We are sure each

part of the year to not only provide for your family, but to reach out

and every one took the time to count

and help others. Trust me, you will feel the joy and be able to walk a

the blessings that abound all around us

little taller each and every day.

as a community, state, and nation. Yes,

And, at this time on behalf of all of us at your Chamber, our

we have issues to deal with, but now

members, and the public at large, may I take this opportunity to

that the (sometimes) nasty and manipulative local, state, and

thank AP and Carol for all they have done for our community, and

national campaigning is over, we can/must all join hands and move

wish them Godspeed and much love as they begin a new chapter in

forward in a positive way. For those of you who voted, we thank you,

their lives!

and will not comment on those who did not by choice!

Nov. 15 saw the celebration of the newest ATHENA as Occeletta

The guy in the photo (who consented to be part of my December

Briggs joined the ranks of so many wonderful women who do so

article) will be watching who will be naughty (the daily disingenuous

much for the community and are wonderful role models. The day

and self-serving politics) or nice (doing faithfully and honestly the

was beautiful and exciting, and a big thank you to the ATHENA

people’s business), and the former will receive a lump of coal, and for

Committee, the selection committee, the sponsors, the 104-year-old

the latter, a big public THANK YOU!

Stockton Golf and Country Club staff, Chamber staff, the attendees,

All indications show that this 2018 Christmas/holiday shopping

and a big pat on the back to Timm and Danielle who put the whole

season is shaping up to help get the local economy running at a very

event together from day one. Congratulations one and all, and we

high level. It is our hope that you will do the vast majority of your

look forward to the 2019 celebration.

shopping at local stores that are owned, operated, and staffed by your

Hopefully, you have marked your calendars for Dec. 6 for the not-

family, friends, neighbors and, thankfully, Chamber members. Not

to-be missed Chamber’s Annual Winter Diversity Mixer held at

only will you be supporting them, but you will also be helping with

the beautiful and historic Haggin Museum from 5 - 7 p.m. This

the tax base for the much-needed services for our community. I/We

wonderful annual event is held in partnership with the Greater

firmly believe that whatever you need can be found here in Stockton

Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin County Hispanic

and in San Joaquin County, and there is little or no need to shop (if

Chamber of Commerce, the Central Valley Asian American

you can call it that) on the Internet! As we have said before, shopping

Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin County African Chamber

local is not only a help to the entire community, but it is a social event of Commerce, and the California Delta Chambers and Visitors that gives us all a chance to see all the good things and people in our Bureau. Featured will be samples of our diverse palate-pleasing foods great community. Hope to see many of you in the local stores, not

that make our community so special, and that many communities

only shopping, but also spreading good cheer.

do not experience the opportunity to celebrate. So, come kick the

Another important way of showing our “giving spirit,” not only

Christmas/holiday season off in style, and at the same time, make

at this time of the year, but also throughout the year, is to help the

some great business connections and meet new friends.

many wonderful nonprofit organizations that serve many of our less

On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors, staff, and members fortunate citizens. A wonderful lesson for our children it is to “adopt” of your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, here is wishing an agency and just give something to them on a regular basis. This each of you and your families a Very Merry and Blessed Christmas/ will help them provide the basics to our fellow human beings who, in

Holiday Season, and remember the guy in the picture checks his list

many cases through no fault of their own, have found themselves in

often! HO HO HO!!!!

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Quality Office Liquidations Launches New Brand and Website

“It is an honor to again be recognized by Success Capital. This is

Bill Leach, President of Quality Office Liquidations (QOL),

named the Most Active Lender Partner for the region,” stated

announced that the company has rebranded and will be doing

Chris Courtney, President and CEO. For more information, call

business as (DBA) FLIP Office Furnishings. The new brand

1.866.844.7500 or visit ovcb.com.

reflects QOL’s updated emphasis on environmentally responsible repurposing of corporate furnishings and assets through corporate sales, donations, and recycling.

FLIP is dedicated to helping clients save money with pre-owned, name brand furniture. FLIP provides workspace solutions including cubicles, workstations, desks, conference tables, all types of seating, storage, appliances, and accessories (also an inventory of antique, classic and collectible office furniture) for today’s dynamic office workplace.

the third consecutive year Oak Valley Community Bank has been

Two Central Valley Rail Agencies Receive $12.3 Million in SB 1 Funding The California State Transportation Agency has awarded an additional $12.3 million in SB 1 funding through the State Rail Assistance (SRA), of which the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority received approval for both ACE® passenger rail and the Amtrak® San JoaquinsSM projects.

For ACE service, the current funding award includes $3.4 million for extending the Fremont station platform to accommodate longer trains,

Oak Valley Community Bank Recognized as Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner

and $500,000 for the Lyoth rail connection in Tracy.

Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak

connection to ease congestion between Union Pacific, BNSF, ACE, and

Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), was recently recognized by

Amtrak San Joaquins trains in San Joaquin County, and $900,000 for

Success Capital Expansion and Development Corporation as their

additional parking at the Merced Amtrak station.

“Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner in 2018.” The distinction

The funding will provide important improvements for passengers

covers lending activity in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced,

and performance for both ACE and San Joaquins services. For more

Mariposa, and Calaveras counties.

information, visit acerail.com.

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For Amtrak San Joaquins, funding includes $7.1 million for a new track

THE COMMUNITY THAT GROWS TOGETHER, THRIVES TOGETHER. At Kaiser Permanente, we don’t see health as an industry. We see it as a cause. That’s why we’re proud to be a part of the Stockton community. Our doors, hearts and minds are always open to help every last one of you thrive.

Learn more at kp.org/centralvalley.

Local 'TIS THE SEASON

TO THINK

By Jordan Severns

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ocal business is a vital aspect of any region, not only

Long also cites a number of other, non-economic ways that

forming the backbone of the economy, but the heart of

local business benefits every member of the community. For

its culture and community. Because of this, shopping locally is

example, there are health benefits! Clusters of small businesses

an easy and valuable way to give back to your community and

like the Lincoln Center provide “a centralized variety that is

improve the lives of everyone in it, just by thinking twice about

much friendlier to a community’s walk score than out of town

where you’re buying your groceries or washing your car.

shopping malls. This generally means contributing less to sprawl,

According to the American Independent Business Alliance (AmBIA), there are three main ways that the money you spend locally bolsters the local economy. There’s Direct Impact, which is

congestion, habitat loss, and pollution.” Not only that, but a high local employment rate means less commuting, which is better for our air and environment as a whole.

the money a business spends in the local economy on things like

There are more personal reasons, too. The relationships between

utilities and goods, which they tend to buy locally; then you have

small business owners and their customers is a valuable one that

the Indirect Impact, which refers to the money that those local

you are less likely to find in a more corporate environment, and

businesses spend, re-circulating the money into the community;

they add flavor and culture to the community. Bobby Page, Sr. of

and lastly there’s Induced Impact, or the local spending that the

Village Barbershop has made his establishment into a memorial

employees and business owners do with their income.

and celebration of soldiers who have fought for our country,

Through these means, 48 percent (or more!) of money spent on local purchases makes its way back into the economy, versus just 14 percent of purchases at chain establishments. And that 48 percent is just what AmBIA says based on a study in Maine from 2003. According to Stockton businessman Gary Long of

filled with hundreds of photos from wars throughout history. He treasures the relationships he has with his customers, and keeps a list of every fallen customer and their families. In this way, his barbershop has become about much more than the business itself, it has become a personal quest to honor those who served.

Gary J. Long Jewelers, that number is more like 73 percent here in

Improving our community doesn’t stop at where we spend our

San Joaquin County. There’s also the sales tax, which stays in the

money, though. It’s also important to give it, when we can. The

community by funding our libraries, our schools, and our police

United Way of San Joaquin County is a nonprofit that exists to

force. On top of that, Long notes that small businesses create more

shine a light on other nonprofits in the region. It raises around

jobs than large businesses, nationally speaking. It’s just simple math,

three million dollars annually, most of that coming from local

then, that local spending greatly benefits our county.

businesses and donors. Their website (unitedwaysjc.org) is an

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invaluable resource for finding ways to volunteer, donate, and

A lot of organizations and campaign promote the idea of

otherwise benefit your community. Andy Prokop, the CEO,

spending and giving locally during the holidays, but it shouldn’t

thinks that giving money anywhere is valuable, but when you

stop there.

give locally you have the added benefit of knowing where that

“These people who start their businesses and put their heart and

money is going.

soul into their businesses, they aren’t going to pull up stakes and

“If you want to send money to the Camp Fire,” said Prokop as an

leave in three days,” says Gary Long. “Small business owners

example, “You better be sure you send it to an organization here

thrive in the community, they are invested in the community’s

in this area that is serving people right now.” If you give to the

welfare and growth into the future.”

Red Cross, you might be helping someone across the country,

If we are making the conscious decision throughout the year

which is great, but if you give to the Red Cross of San Joaquin

to give what we can and to shop locally when we can afford it,

County, you’re helping your neighbors and your family.

our community will be better for it, and we will grow a brighter

Regardless of which nonprofit you’re donating to, Prokop thinks

future together.

it’s just vital that we’re giving, and giving year-round.

“We make our living by what we earn,” he said. “We make our life by what we give.”

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER NONPROFIT MEMBERS African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County Hispanic

Emergency Food Bank of

Chamber of Commerce

Stockton/San Joaquin

Alan Short Center

Family Resource & Referral Center

San Joaquin Human Resource Association

American Heart Association

Friends of the Fox

SCORE

American Red Cross San Joaquin County Chapter

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Second Harvest Food Bank

Animal Friends Connection Humane Society

Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley

Animal Protection League

Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council

Shelter Thrift & Donation Center

Arc San Joaquin

Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County

SJ County Historical Society & Museum

Art Expressions of San Joaquin

Haggin Museum

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church

Assistance League of Stockton

Hanot Foundation

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

Associated Filipino Organizations

Haven of Peace

St. Luke’s Catholic Elementary School

Bread of Life

Health Plan of San Joaquin

Stockton Art League

California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau

Hospice of San Joaquin

Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame

CARE LINK - Community Medical Centers, Inc.

Hospital Council

Stockton Chorale

Central Valley Asian-American

Junior League of San Joaquin County

Stockton Civic Theatre

Kaiser Permanente

Stockton Host Lions Club

Lathrop District Chamber of Commerce

Stockton Impact Corps

Leadership Stockton Alumni Association

Stockton Sunrise Rotary

Children’s Home Of Stockton

Lodi Chamber of Commerce

Stockton Symphony Association

Children’s Museum of Stockton

Lords Gym City Center

Superior Thrift Store

Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton

March of Dimes

The Dome of Hope Organization, Inc.,

Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

North Stockton Rotary

The Salvation Army

Chamber of Commerce Child Abuse Prevention Council San Joaquin County

Community Hospice

(Rotary Club of North Stockton)

of San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties

Trinity Lutheran Church

Community Medical Centers, Inc.

Our Shepherd’s Heart Ministries, Inc.

United Cerebral Palsy Association

Dameron Hospital Association

Pawtastic Thrift Boutique

United Way Of San Joaquin County

DAV Charities of San Joaquin County

Philomathean Club

Veteran’s of Foreign Wars of the United

Delta Health Care

Point Quest Treatment Center

Delta Windjammers Disc Golf Club

PRIDE Industries

Victor Community Support Services, Inc.

Downtown Stockton Alliance

Rotary Club of Stockton

Women’s Center - Youth & Family Services

EA Family Services

San Joaquin County Bar Association

YMCA of San Joaquin County

States Luneta Post 52 Inc.

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

Give the Gift of Stockton Stock up on gifts that everyone will love, show pride for your city, and save a ton of money doing it. Official Stockton Merchandise is available at fantastically low prices from Visit Stockton. Stockton logo t-shirts come in a variety of colors and range in size from SM to 3XL (youth sizes available in limited colors). The #StocktonTrue logo is available on t-shirts, hats, and a beanie! Canvas bags ($8), 17 oz. Stockton landmark mugs ($6), hats of multiple designs ($15), and more are in stock and ready for purchase. Don’t wait! Come by our office in Downtown Stockton 125 Bridge Place, 2nd floor, or go online to StocktonSouvenirs.com.

Tip: use your Stockton Savings Pass to save $ on your purchase.

StocktonSavingsPass.com

10th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week Visit Stockton is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stockton Restaurant Week Jan. 18 - 27. For a decade, restaurants

Next FRESH Meeting

across the city have offered special menus at fantastic prices in an

Dec. 12 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Held in conjunction with Refreshments with Recyclers @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club

will have the chance to sample cuisine from their favorite eateries,

effort to delight your taste buds. Once again, foodies and families along with finding a few new ones. Special pricing and events in honor of this milestone year will be announced soon. Go to StocktonRestaurantWeek.com for details.

RIBBON CUTTING Attending Board of Directors: David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Attending Ambassadors: Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc. / Aspiranet;

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Roy Nightengale, 105-9 The Bull ABC NorCal

Humphreys University

Sims Metal Management

American Recycling

Musco Family Olive Co.

Solar Optimum Inc.

Caraustar

PG&E

Surtec

Carpenters Local Union 152

Queirolo’s Heating and Air

UEI

City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Healthy Air Living Holt of California

Conditioning Inc. San Joaquin Council of Government

Universal Service Recycling Zarc Recycling

San Joaquin County Public Works SAWS

Martin Luther King, Jr. Head Start Center 2640 E. Lafayette St., Stockton, CA 95205

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Thank you to our customers for your continued support!

We wish you a very prosperous 2019!!

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS San Joaquin County Becomes Center of Construction Innovation

automated factory in Ripon and delivered its first homes in Los Banos this

You may remember the start and development of Mountain House

Entekra designs and manufactures building enclosure systems (walls,

and Brookside in the late 1980s and early 1990s. More recently, River

floor, and roofing) in Ripon. Then, Entekra delivers these factory-

Islands of Lathrop constructed over 1,000 homes, which is the start

made home components to homesites on flatbed 16-wheeler trucks.

of an 11,000-home master-planned community. Tracy Hills is the

Panelized walls, flooring, and roofing systems are assembled by four

largest single planned expansion ever in the city. After decades of

skilled workers and a crane onto pre-poured slabs.

planning and financing, the initial development of 1,100 homes are

Another major construction disrupter is Katerra, a Menlo Park-

underway with 5,000 more planned. So how are all these homes,

headquartered technology company that is redefining the construction

apartments, and commercial buildings going to be built?

industry by manufacturing building components within a factory

Off-site production construction is the answer. Two of the technology

setting. Katerra will employ more than 500 people, eliminating some

leaders have chosen to locate in San Joaquin County to meet this

construction worker commutes to job sites throughout the Bay Area.

growing housing and commercial building demand.

The above endeavors demonstrate how San Joaquin County is

Entekra has developed a breakthrough in off-site manufacturing

beginning to provide affordable homes for our growing families.

for housing construction. In 2016, Entekra began development of its

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past August, and plans to build a second factory outside Modesto in 2019.

LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Economy Session Session Sponsors: Collins Electrical Company, Visit Stockton

on Angelina’s raviolis, the class heard from Nate McBride,

During the annual Economy Session, the class got a glimpse of a few of

Ed Wanket, Economic Development Analyst II, San Joaquin

the factors influencing Stockton’s economy, and learned about what lies

County Economic Development Association (EDA). Nate and

ahead for Stockton’s future.

Ed detailed all of the great services the SBDC and EDA offers to

This year, the class met at the Collins Electrical Company building, an

Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and

local business to help them succeed.

amazing venue for talking about the economy. The first presenter of the

Michael Huber, CEO, Downtown Stockton Alliance, joined the

day was Bruce Blodgett, Executive Director of San Joaquin Farm Bureau

class to share all the great things happening in Downtown Stockton

Federation (SJFB). Bruce talked about agriculture, our #1 local industry

and the Alliance’s plans for the future of Downtown. Brad Ecker,

at $2.5 billion in 2017, and how that drives our local economy.

Client/Network Administrator, San Joaquin Partnership spoke to

Next up Wes Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton, former Leadership Stockton

the class about all the things the Partnership does to help market

Program Director, and LS Class of 2004 Graduate joined the class. Wes

San Joaquin County and attract large companies.

spoke about the impact of tourism, and all the new and exciting things

Finally, Ryan Misasi, Executive Vice President – Retail, F&M

Stockton is doing to attract tourists and, more importantly, tourist

Bank, joined the class to give them an overview of the economy

dollars. Next, Frank Ferral, Programs & Public Policy Director from

and a state of the current banking industry.

the Stockton Chamber of Commerce, shared great info about all the Chamber Programs that help businesses lower costs.

It was a great day, and the class learned a lot about what drives the Stockton and San Joaquin County economy. I would like to

Then the class heard from Gene Gini and Brian Gini of Collins

thank all the speakers who came and presented to the class, and

Electrical about the company and its core values. After that, it was

a big thank you to Melissa Flores, LS Class of 2018, and Collins

off for a tour of their beautiful and efficient building. After filling up

Electrical Company, Inc. for having us.

GIVE TO BUILD A BETTER US A look at what your donations have done in San Joaquin County.

Funded Summer Camps for nearly 700 Children Helped Reduce Summer Learning Loss for 60 Children in Grades K-5

Fed 11,750 meals to Children in Y Summer Programs Trained over 250 Young Adults in Job Readiness Skills Taught Water Safety Skills to over 200 children Provided 147 Teens Leadership Skills in Back-2-Back Camp ymcasjc.org/give

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN

NEW MEMBERS Signs/Graphic Designers Image Makers Signs & Graphics 8026 Lorraine Ave. #213 Stockton, CA 95210 imagemakersign.com Landscape Maintenance LawnStarter PO Box 8427 Stockton, CA 95208 lawnstarter.com/stockton-ca-lawn-care Schools - Private ABLE Charter Schools 6515 Inglewood Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 ablecharter.net Insurance New York Life-Linda O. Faas 3255 W. March Ln. #300 Stockton, CA 95219 stockton.nyloffices.com Solar Products Dealer & Services Solar Gain West 8175 Siegel St. Valley Springs, CA 95252 solargaininc.com

Nutritional Products The Nutrition Spot 1305 Buena Vista Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 Schools - District Offices Lodi Unified School District 1305 E. Vine St. Stockton, CA 95209 lodiusd.net Dog & Cat Grooming Services Pet Food & Supplies/Retail Carter’s Pet Mart 909 W. March Ln. Stockton, CA 95207 510 N. Main St. Manteca, CA 95336 carterspetmart.com

2018 Golf Tournament Mark your calendars for Apr. 8, 2019, and prepare yourself for a day of good times and good friends at Brookside Country Club.

Now in its 38th year, the Golf Tournament always fills up fast. Don’t miss your chance to play! Call the Chamber to reserve your space today!

You can also join us as a tee sponsor, a green sponsor, or a business package sponsor. Business package sponsorship includes signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome of players. Major Level Sponsorships are also available. If you just want to sign up and play, single

Caterers - Special Events Tap Truck NorCal taptrucknorcal.com

registration is also available.

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to highlight your business. Many high-profile business people

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Chamber Board Meeting (Combined November and December Board Meeting) 4 p.m.

The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 Winter Diversity Mixer 5 - 7 p.m.

The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m.

Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220 Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220 Refreshments with the Recyclers 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln. Stockton, CA 95215 Register today at greenteamsanjoaquin.com

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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m.

Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220

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Leadership Stockton Local Government Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

City Hall, County Admin Building, Fire Station 2

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Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m.

Stockton Golf & Country Club

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Chamber Office Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day Monday, Dec. 24 - Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019 NO LUNCH & LEARN IN DECEMBER

NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org NO MEETING Dec. 20 and Dec. 27

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