Port O Call - December 2019

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Vol.66 No.8

DECEMBER 2019

giving

LOCALLY IS RECEIVING

this holiday

season

GIVING LOCALLY IS RECEIVING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON

CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO

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News Briefs 7

WINTER DIVERSITY MIXER 5 - 7 p.m. @ The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203

Cover Story 8 Leadership Stockton

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Visit Stockton

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Programs and Public Policy

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Events 11 Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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November Mixer Photos

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REFRESHMENTS WITH THE RECYCLERS 11:30 a.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln., Stockton, CA RSVP required See page 11 Admission free with new unwrapped toy.

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS

Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact roxy@stocktonchamber.org for location No N4S Dec. 26

Ribbon Cuttings 13 New Members

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Calendar 14

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Peace on Earth AND GOODWILL TOWARDS MEN The time of giving has come again. We have social media, film, and signs— Public relations and graphic designs. But we always know when decking the hall, Our community is the greatest gift of all.

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FROM YOUR 2019 -20 PRESIDENT BY: DOUG DINJIAN Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

It’s the holiday season—a time to celebrate, a time to help the

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, Carter Imports

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Kay Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center

less fortunate, and a time to shop local to support our great local

VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Darryl Curry, Kaiser Permanente Central Valley F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Melissa Flores, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Elizabeth H. Kim, Esq., Neumiller & Beardslee Jarrod McAnally, Big Valley Ford Lincoln Dan Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Roy Nightengale, KSTN 105-9 The Bull Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Chad Sublet, Verve Networks Dustin Toms, Stockton Kings 209.292.8432

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 Roxy Jewell-Richardson

that for every $100 spent in local small businesses that $68 ends up back in the community. If you shop in the “box stores,” $48

DOUG DINJIAN

VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group

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

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

business community. It was noted back in the 2017 Port O Call

209.292.8439

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EVENTS Myriah Williams 209.292.8422

returns to the community. If you do your shopping online, $0 ends up back in the community. With that in mind, I encourage

you to support your local businesses, when possible, by spending your hard-earned money in town.

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" I t ’ s t h e h o l i d ay s e a s o n — a t i m e t o ce l e b ra t e , a t i m e t o h e l p t h e l e s s f o r t u n a t e , a n d a t i m e t o s h o p local to support our great local business co m m u n i t y."

Throughout the year, there is a need to give to the many local charities that do so much for the less fortunate. As the weather turns and many of us are out celebrating, too many can’t participate—which is why it is especially important to help our charity organizations. United Way is a good example of one of the charities helping our citizens. Did you know that when you contribute to our local United Way, you are actually giving help to many of our nonprofits in the community? This includes the Hospice of San Joaquin, The Women’s Center – Youth & Family Services, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, St. Mary’s Dining

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Swann 209.292.8433

Room, and the Second Harvest Food Bank. Think about how much they do, and then

SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435

think about how you may help them to help others either by donating to the various

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - SCAP Karina Cerriteno 209.547.2770 BEA COORDINATOR Dennis Thao 209.292.8436 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770

charities or by volunteering your time.

Enjoy your family, your community, and enjoy the holidays and all the things they mean to you. On behalf of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT

SANTA CLAUS

From all of us here at your

themselves in dire straits. Please find it in your heart at this most

Greater Stockton Chamber of

holy and joyous part of the year to not only provide for your family,

Commerce, we hope that you

but to reach out and help others. Trust me, you will feel the joy and

and your family had a wonderful

be able to walk a little taller each and every day.

Thanksgiving Holiday. We are

Nov. 14 saw the celebration of the newest ATHENA, Lindy Turner

sure that each and every one of

Hardin and Young ATHENA, Frances Richardson, who joined

you took the time to count your

the ranks of the wonderful women who continually do so much

blessings as a community, state,

for the community and are exemplary role models. The day

and nation. Yes, we have issues to

was wonderful and exciting—a big thank you to the ATHENA

deal with, but hopefully we can all join hands and move forward

Committee, the selection committee, the sponsors, the Stockton

in a positive way.

Golf and Country Club staff, the attendees, and a big pat on the

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

back to Timm and Myriah who put the whole event together from

article) will be watching to see who will be naughty (the daily

day one. Congratulations one and all, and we look forward to the

disingenuous and self-serving politics) or nice (doing faithfully and

2020 celebration.

honestly the people’s business). The former will receive a lump of

Hopefully, you have marked your calendars for the not-to-be-missed

coal, and the latter will receive a big public THANK YOU!

Chamber Annual Winter Diversity Mixer to be held at the wonderful

All indications show that this 2019 Christmas/Holiday Shopping

and historic Haggin Museum from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 5. This

season is shaping up to help keep the local economy running at

wonderful annual event is held in partnership with the Greater

a very high level. It is our hope that you will do the vast majority

Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin County Hispanic

of your shopping at local stores that are owned, operated, and

Chamber of Commerce, the Central Valley Asian-American

staffed by your family, friends, neighbors, and—thankfully—

Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin County African Chamber

Chamber members. Not only will you be supporting them, but

of Commerce, and the California Delta Chambers and Visitors

you will also be helping with the tax base for the much-needed

Bureau. Featured will be samples of our diverse palate-pleasing food

services for our community. We firmly believe that whatever you

that makes our community so special that many communities do not

need can be found here in Stockton and in San Joaquin County,

experience the opportunity to celebrate.

and there is little or no need to shop (if you can call it that) on

While at the event, you will be able to enjoy the Haggin’s current

the internet! As we have said before, shopping local is not only

exhibitions: LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary

a help to the entire community, but it is a social event giving us

Automobile and Motorcycle Painting and Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fast

all a chance to see all the good things and people in our great

Cars. So come kick off the Christmas and holiday season in style,

community. I hope we will see many of you in the local stores—

while at the same time making some great business connections and

not only shopping, but also spreading good cheer.

meeting new friends.

Another important way of showing our “giving spirit”

On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors, staff, and members

throughout the year is to help the many wonderful nonprofit

of your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce—a very merry and

organizations that serve many of our less-fortunate citizens.

blessed Christmas and holiday season to you and your families! And

A wonderful lesson for our children it is to “adopt” an agency

remember, the guy in the picture checks his list often! HO HO HO!

and just give something to them on a regular basis. This will help them provide the basics to our fellow human beings who, in many cases—through no fault of their own—have found

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Children’s Home CEO Appointed to CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

Opus Handbell Ensemble at the Haggin Dec.19

Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has announced that Joelle

the Opus Handbell Ensemble on Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at the Haggin

Gomez, CEO of the Children’s Home of Stockton, has been

Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton. With over 140

appointed to the California Commission on the Status of Women

combined years of ringing experience, they perform on five

and Girls.

octaves of Malmark handbells, four-plus octaves of Suzuki

Established in 1965, the California Commission on the Status of

and Malmark tone chimes and, occasionally, a selection of

Women and Girls is a state agency that has worked to eliminate

Whitechapel handbells. For more information call 209.940.6300

inequities in state laws, practices, and conditions that affect

or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

California’s women and girls. The Commission assesses gender equity in areas of health, safety, employment, education, and equal representation in the military, and the media.

Ring in the holiday season with a night of entertainment by

Antonini Freight Express Inc. Announces Clean Truck Initiative Antonini Freight Express, Inc. is pleased to announce the

Oak Valley Community Bank Receives Most Active 504 Lender Accolades

addition of electric and natural gas engines to its fleet. The

Oak Valley Community Bank was recently recognized by Success

yard truck and has also replaced two clean diesel tractors

Capital Expansion and Development Corporation as their

with liquefied natural gas models that reduce emissions by an

“Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner” in 2019. In addition,

additional 90 percent.

Success Capital announced that Mike Garcia, Vice President,

“As a family-owned business that lives and works in the Central

Commercial Banking Market Manager, won the award for

Valley, we felt the need to lessen the impact of what we do on the

“Largest SBA 504 Loan” and Victoria Gaffney, Vice President,

communities we serve,” said Joe Antonini, President at Antonini

Commercial Loan Officer, was named the “Most Active 504

Freight Express, Inc.

company recently deployed a battery electric “zero-emission”

Lender” in 2019. The 504 Program provides loans for small business development. For more information, call 1.866.844.7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.

Bowman & Company Receives Distinguished Industry Designation as it Celebrates 70 Year Anniversary The newsletter of the accounting profession, INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), has announced that Bowman & Company, LLP, a Stockton CPA firm, has been recognized as one of 50 Best of the Best accounting firms in the United States, and one of the five highest-scoring firms in the western U.S. It is the fifth year in a row that the firm has received this accolade. When the firm was founded in 1949 by Herb Bowman, there were only five other CPA’s in Stockton. Herb became a trusted business advisor to many of the region’s most notable businesses and families. For more information visit www.cpabowman.com.

Business Council of San Joaquin Appoints New Executive Director The Business Council of San Joaquin County announced that they have appointed Betty Wilson as Executive Director. Wilson has served in the financial industry for more than fifteen years and most recently worked in government relations.

Founded in 1987, The Business Council of San Joaquin County is an organization dedicated to taking responsibility for the wellbeing of our community, through implementation of local programs and initiatives. Wilson is succeeding Jane Butterfield, CEO/President who retired in October.

For further information about the Business Council of San Joaquin County and their initiatives, please contact 209.956.3389 or visit www.bci-sjc.org.

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giving

LOCALLY IS RECEIVING

this holiday

season

By Ashley Stinson

T

he Holiday season is upon us. For lots of people, that means

created. But when that same amount is spent at locally owned

hitting the stores to find great gifts for family and friends,

businesses, 57 jobs are created. Additionally, 68% of money spent

and being extra charitable when it comes to donating. It’s no

at a local business stays in the community, whereas only 43% of

secret that this time of year is the time when Americans tend to

the money spent at a national chain, such as Target or Walmart,

spend the most. All told, the National Retail Federation estimates

stays in the community where that money was spent. Shopping

that Americans will spend more than $730 billion during the

local helps bolster the community with good jobs, and more

2019 holiday season. The end of the year is also the high mark for

opportunities for individuals to become business owners, since

charitable donations; with close to $60 billion donated to charities

that money is no longer going to corporate chains with no roots in

in November and December, holiday donating makes up close to a

the community.

third of most charities yearly budgets.

How do you start shopping locally? Start by heading to your local

For many people, the holiday season is about caring for those

mall! Weberstown Mall is a good place for holiday shopping,

around them. They show their care through gifts, meals, and by

with a blend of chain stores and small businesses. According

giving to the needy. More than half of consumers expect to do some

to Melissa Gomes, General Manager of Weberstown Mall,

portion of their shopping online, with a similar amount reporting

“Shopping at Weberstown Mall supports the local economy

that they will turn to department stores for their purchases. Only

which benefits our Stockton community as well as creates jobs.

a quarter of holiday shoppers intend to do their shopping at small

Many small businesses have found success at Weberstown Mall

businesses. In a season of charity, when the spirit of community and

and we support them throughout the year, especially during the

helping those around you is so prominent, it might be surprising

busy holiday shopping season, and on Small Business Saturday.”

that more people don’t spend locally. After all, spending their

Small Business Saturday is a kinder, community focused answer

money at local businesses, or giving to local charities, has a ripple

to the dreaded Black Friday; on the last Saturday of November,

effect that can spread throughout the entire community.

holiday shoppers are encouraged to frequent local businesses in

Almost half of working Americans are employed by local

their area instead of stampeding through a big box store on the

businesses, and money which is spent locally tends to stay local,

day after Thanksgiving.

bolstering the community where that money is spent. Buying locally

When it comes to buying locally, Stockton has a great resource

is important during the holiday season, but also vital year-round.

in The Miracle Mile--a shopping district that is both pedestrian-

Spending locally creates jobs in the community. When $10 million

friendly and packed with restaurants, stores, and entertainment.

dollars are spent at large online retailers, only around 14 jobs are 8

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The Miracle Mile is packed with local businesses, operated

understanding of the problems in your area that the charities

by members of the Stockton community, offering everything

address. For example, in Stockton, one might consider donating

from clothing boutiques to bookstores to antique shops. Niche,

to United Way of San Jaoquin. While United Way Worldwide is

specialized stores of this type are another of the benefits of

a large, international organization, the local United Way of San

shopping locally. When one buys from a local music store, for

Jaoquin is focused on serving individuals in San Joaquin county.

example, instead of buying from a big box store, they reap the

When you give to your local branch, you are saying, “I want to

benefit of the staff who work there, who will tend to be more

help--and I want to help the people around me.”

informed and better able to help customers, since they have a specialized knowledge of what their store sells.

Like shopping locally, spending your charitable donation dollars

DON ’T MISS THE STOCK TON CHAMB E R ’ S WHE RE ’ S ROX Y FU N IN DECE MB E R!

at local charities, or local area branches of larger national

Follow the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

charities, can really make a difference. Charities which are

on Social Media for your chance to win great prizes

located within the local community can have a mission which is more specific to the hurdles faced by that community. Before

in December. Throughout the month Membership Director Roxy Jewell-Richardson will be visiting different Chamber businesses. We will post where

giving to a charity, it’s always important to do your research

she will be on our social media platforms and all

and understand what that charity does and how your money

you have to do is go out and find her, take a photo

will be spent; when you give to a charity which is located in

with the Chamber picture frame at the business, and win prizes!

your own backyard, that can be easier, since you’ll have a better GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER NONPROFIT MEMBERS African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County Alan Short Center American Heart Association American Red Cross San Joaquin County Chapter Animal Friends Connection Humane Society Animal Protection League Arc San Joaquin Art Expressions of San Joaquin Assistance League of Stockton Associated Filipino Organizations Bread of Life California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau CARE LINK - Community Medical Centers, Inc. Central California Safety Council/ San Joaquin Safety Council Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County Children’s Home of Stockton Children’s Museum of Stockton Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired Community Foundation of San Joaquin Community Hospice Community Medical Centers, Inc. Dameron Hospital Association DAV Charities of San Joaquin County Delta Health Care Delta Sculling Center Delta Stockton Humane Society

Delta Windjammers Disc Golf Club Downtown Stockton Alliance EA Family Services El Concilio Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/ San Joaquin Family Resource & Referral Center Friends of the Fox Friends Outside Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County Haggin Museum Hanot Foundation Haven of Peace Health Plan of San Joaquin Hospice of San Joaquin Hospital Council JobRedi Foundation Junior League of San Joaquin County Kaiser Permanente Lathrop District Chamber of Commerce Leadership Stockton Alumni Association Lodi Chamber of Commerce Lords Gym City Center Main Street Launch Mary Graham Children’s Foundation North Stockton Rotary (Rotary Club of North Stockton) Our Shepherd’s Heart Ministries, Inc

Pawtastic Thrift Boutique Philomathean Club Point Quest Treatment Center PRIDE Industries Rotary Club of Stockton San Joaquin County Bar Association San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties Showered with Love Mobile Showers SJ County Historical Society & Museum Sounds of Swenson - Concerts in the Park St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church St. Joseph’s Medical Center St. Luke Catholic Elementary School Stockton Art League Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame Stockton Chorale Stockton Civic Theatre Stockton Host Lions Club Stockton Sunrise Rotary Stockton Symphony Association Superior Thrift Store The Dome of Hope Organization, Inc., The Salvation Army The Salvation Army Adult Rehab. Center Trinity Lutheran Church United Cerebral Palsy Association United Way Of San Joaquin County Victor Community Support Services, Inc. Women’s Center - Youth & Family Services YMCA of San Joaquin County

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN

VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

Leadership Stockton: Stockton History, Arts, and Culture Session

The Stockton Savings Pass Just Got Easier

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

If you have been waiting to sign up to be part of the Stockton

Session Sponsors: Haggin Museum & Visit Stockton

Savings Pass, a free advertising opportunity for businesses,

Whether you are new to Stockton, or have lived here a lifetime, you are

your wait is over! Adding your business to the growing list of

sure to learn something during the Leadership Stockton, “Stockton:

participating establishments just got easier. We are now partnering

History, Arts, and Culture” session. Held each year at the Haggin

with our technology vendor, Bandwango, to bring additional

Museum, the day is full of information spanning from the founding of

customer service and support to the onboarding process.

our great city to the present day, and including a look at our arts and cultural resources.

The Stockton Savings Pass program is an economic driver, powered

by Visit Stockton, as it connects locals and visitors to businesses by

Tod Ruhstaller, CEO & Curator of History for the Haggin Museum

featuring deals and discounts to local establishments. Attractions,

(and Stockton history guru) was the guide for the first part of the day,

restaurants, professional services and more are welcome to join the

taking the class through a PowerPoint history lesson of Stockton from

pass. This tool is available to help support locally owned businesses

the time before settlers arrived to the present day. After our history

and supplement their marketing efforts. There is no cost for

overview, Tod guided the class through the museum explaining

businesses to participate and there is no cost to consumers to gain

the history of the museum, its contents, and showing off the newly-

access to the pass.

renovated galleries.

Email us today and we will help you finalize your offers, make

After lunch, the class heard from Maestro Peter Jaffe from the

sure your staff is trained, and get you live on the site so we can

Stockton Symphony. Peter shared the history of the Symphony and

begin promoting you. If you are not familiar with the pass, sign

previewed the upcoming season.

up as a customer and experience it for yourself—remember, it’s

Marie Jimenez, Co-Chair, Stockton Arts Commission then spoke to

FREE! StocktonSavingsPass.com. Email kimmy@bandwango.com

the class about all the great things the Art Commission does and their

and cc: robyn@visitstockton.org to start the process now!

new strategic vision.

Then Robyn Cheshire (LS Class of 2015), Director of Marketing and Communications from Visit Stockton, spoke with the class to debunk the myth that “there is nothing to do in Stockton.”

11th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week - January Everyone’s favorite foodie extravaganza returns to tempt your taste buds Jan. 17 - 26 at locations throughout the city. Each year, Stockton Restaurant Week gives local establishments the

The class then got a special treat and was joined by Keith Hatschek

opportunity to highlight new and exciting menus alongside tried

from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music as well as one

and true favorites at fantastic prices. Special vegan, vegetarian, and

of the students who played a beautiful piece of music on her cello.

gluten free options have become a favorite for many patrons and

Up next was Dennis Beasley, Artistic Director of Stockton Civic

are highly encouraged. Theme nights, guest chefs, and more will

Theatre, who shared the long history of the Stockton Civic Theatre and

be available to satisfy the hearty appetites of foodies and families

the upcoming performance calendar with the class.

alike. If you own or manage an eatery, sign up to participate and

Dennis was followed by Scott Rooker, Mark Calonico, and Bruce Adams from the Stockton Chorale who shared the long history of the Stockton Chorale and their upcoming performances and programs.

A big THANK YOU to the following: Tod Ruhstaller, Susan Obert (LS Class of 2003), and the hard-working staff of the Haggin Museum for the use of the Museum and the all access tour and all the speakers who

gain some new exposure. If you are aren’t affiliated with dining, mention it to your favorite local restaurant so they can benefit from the marketing power of Visit Stockton. No matter your background or area of expertise, mark your calendars and dine out during Stockton Restaurant Week to enjoy mouth-watering pre-fixe menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! StocktonRestaurantWeek.com

joined us to share their love of arts with the class.

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN

PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY

Get Seen, Sponsor a Chamber Event!

There is still time to get in on the Taking Care of Business Sponsorship program for our remaining 2019-20 events like the Golf Tournament, State of the City, Business Awards Luncheon, and Installation Dinner.

The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events Director, at 209.292.8423, or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org

2020 Golf Tournament Mark your calendars for Apr. 6, 2020, and prepare yourself for a day of good times and good friends at Stockton Golf & Country Club. Now in its 39th 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. MajorLevel Sponsorships are also available. Just want to sign up and play?

Single registration is also available.

Donating a prize to our post-tournament raffle is a great way to highlight your business. Many high-profile business people participate in our tournament, and donating a prize gets their attention!

For more information about the Chamber’s 39th Annual Golf

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal

Humphreys University

SAWS

American Recycling

Musco Family Olive Co.

Sims Metal Management

Big Valley Ford

PG&E

Solar Optimum Inc.

Caraustar

Queirolo’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.

Surtec

Carpenters Local Union 152

Universal Service Recycling Van De Pol Enterprises

CBC Steel Buildings

Ray Morgan Companies

Tournament or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or

City of Stockton

email him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

Collins Electrical Co.

San Joaquin Council of Government

Dart Container

San Joaquin County

Healthy Air Living

Public Works

UEI

Holt of California

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS Clicking Online Means Shopping Locally

chains and local restaurants offer online purchase with quick home

Retail successes today are based on both bricks and clicks.

delivery with Uber Eats and other delivery services. You’re just a

Surfing the E-Commerce trend has made a huge difference

few clicks away from food in your office or on your table at home.

locally with over 30 million square feet of new industrial and

As you begin your online shopping for the holidays and beyond, be

E-Commerce building construction since 2014.

sure to look for our local retailers, restaurants and service providers

A “prime” example is the growth of Amazon from zero employees

now found on Yelp, Facebook, OpenTable, Google, and Apple

in 2014 to an estimated 7,000 associates now in four million square

maps. Supporting your local merchants is now just a click away.

feet. In addition, Prime Air now has three to four air cargo flights freight and package handlers FedEx and UPS who have also

E-Commerce Share = Gains Continue @ 15% of Retail vs. 14% Y/Y E-Commerce as % of Retail Sales, USA

expanded into new larger facilities.

16%

locally and generate point of sale taxes. In addition, some of the local retail sales generators i.e. Amazon, Crate and Barrel, Ashley Home Store, and Wayfair.com are also becoming major employers providing new careers with higher wage opportunities to part time “gig” economy jobs.

E-Commerce Share

Many of these internet E-Commerce giants have located

8%

Local delivery of online purchase of groceries is another example of change in San Joaquin communities, starting with Amazon

0% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018/19

Fresh initially to include Safeway and Instacart. Now even fast food

NOVEMBER NETWORKING MIXER @INSPIRE ACADEMY OF BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY

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Source: USA Census Bureau

into Stockton Metro each day. Other examples include traditional

RIBBON CUTTINGS Board of Directors in Attendance: Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Dr. Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group

Ambassadors in Attendance: Ella Burse, AspiraNet; Susan Cruz, Smile Business Products; Bruce Adams, Stockton Chorale; Shari Peck, Crown Enterprises; Jennifer Mah, EDD; Loretta Lee, Junior League of SJ; Alex Patterson, State Farm Insurance; Shana Bradley, Allstate; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Paul Anderson, CCT Telecommunications; Steve Jong, Omega Pacific Insurance; Teri Manley, STOP! The Presses; Victor Randolph, KRVR The River; Carol Clemons, Angels Caring Helpers; Melissa Gomes, Weberstown Mall; Michael Case, Restoration Management Company

Community Hospice 431 West March Ln, Ste. 100, Stockton, CA 95207

Mission Bank 3121 W March Ln., Ste. 210, Stockton, CA 95219

Midas 1014 N El Dorado St., Stockton, CA 95202

Greater Valley Conservation Corps 2040 E. Fremont, Stockton, CA 95213

NEW MEMBERS Telecommunications CCT Telecommunications 1106 E. Turner Rd., #A Lodi, CA 95240 4cct.net

Fire & Water Damage Restoration Rainbow International Restoration 212 Campus Wy. Modesto, CA 95350 rainbowintl.com

Mortgage Loans Dignified Home Loans, LLC 3247 W. March Ln., Ste. 125 Stockton, CA 95219 dignifiedhomeloans.com

Trucking Delta Truck Center 10182 S. Harlan Rd. French Camp, CA 95231 californiatruckcenters.com

Automobile Repair & Service Midas 1014 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA 95202 midas.com

RV Campgrounds Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Tower Park 14900 W. Hwy. 12 Lodi, CA 95242 towerparkresort.com

Storage - Self Service First Rate Storage 7565 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 firstratestorage.com

Dentists - Orthodontics Kids Care Dental and Orthodontics 5757 Pacific Ave., Ste. A-145 Stockton, CA 95207 kidscaredental.com

Medical Clinics Behavior Matters CA 1545 St. Marks Plaza, Ste. 9 Stockton, CA 95207 behaviormattersllc.com

Non-profit The Dome of Hope Organization, Inc. 914 N Center St. Stockton, CA 95202 thedomeofhope.org

Restaurants Wing Stop 520 Carolyn Weston Blvd., Ste. A Stockton, CA 93637 wingstop.com

Community Foundation of San Joaquin 6735 Herndon Pl., Ste. B Stockton, CA 95219 cfosj.org

Firehouse Subs 7860 N. West Ln. #B-1 Stockton, CA 95210 firehousesubs.com

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BAC Community Bank LODI 1610-C W. Kettleman Ln.

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STOCKTON: CAL-WEBER 517 E. Weber Ave.

TRACY 951 N. Central Ave.

(209) 944-1807

(209) 855-8150

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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 220 New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 220 Chamber Board Meeting (Combined November and December Board Meeting) 4 p.m. @ The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton 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., Ste. 220 Ambassador Meeting 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. Ste. 220 Refreshments with the Recyclers 11:30 a.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln., Stockton, CA 95215 RSVP required; Admission free with new unwrapped toy (see page 11) Leadership Stockton Local Government Session 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ City Hall, Fire Station 2, County Admin Building Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Chamber Office Closed Christmas & New Year’s Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 – Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

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