Port O Call - January 2019

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol.65 No.9

www.stocktonchamber.org

JANUARY 2019

NEW YEAR’S

RESOLUTIONS for

BUSINESS

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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS

CONTENTS

DON’T MISS!

From Your President

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JANUARY NETWORKING MIXER

From Your CEO

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5:15 - 7:15 p.m.

News Briefs 8 Cover Story 10 New Members

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Visit Stockton

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Ribbon Cuttings 14 Leadership Stockton

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Programs and Public Policy

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Events 16 Winter Diversity Mixer Photos

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Calendar 18

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@ Heritage Dining & Provisions at the Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln., Stockton, CA 95215

BEA SYMPOSIUM BREAKFAST 7:30 - 9 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204 Topic: Creative Ways HR Recruits Candidates

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS

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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.

Happy New Year!

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

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

It was great to see all of you at the December Diversity Mixer. More than 600 people showed up to network and spread holiday cheer.

Special thanks to the Haggin Museum for hosting this fun time!

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

I’d like to also thank all of you that supported the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce in 2018. Led by our CEO, Doug Wilhoit, the staff at the chamber do amazing work to

ensure these programs help you educate and/or run your businesses more efficiently.

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio 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

2018 is now in our rearview mirror. A number of key changes occurred that will shape

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

college bound students.

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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 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 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 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429

our future. Most recently, the baton was passed to the next generation of business executives with the recent passing of key leaders, Alex and Faye Spanos and Doug Eberhardt. Their legacy will forever be a huge part of our community.

January - Stockton Scholars program announced a 20 million scholarship program for February - Ace Train begins offering Saturday service from Stockton to San Jose.

March - San Joaquin Office of Education opens a FabLab space so their students are better equipped for STEM related jobs both in the present and future.

April - Sacramento Kings announce the relocation of its G League to Stockton. Michael Huber named Executive Director of the Downtown Stockton Alliance.

May - Amgen Tour professional cycling race Stage 5 start in Stockton. John Deasy named superintendent of SUSD. June - A new Sheriff, Pat Withrow, was voted into office.

July - Work begins on the former Greyhound bus depot for a convenience store, gas pumps, fast food, coffee and small retail.

August - San Joaquin Regional Transit District named the 2018 Outstanding

BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436

Public Transportation System Achievement Award winner by the American Public

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422

Transportation Association.

OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136

September - Kelly Dextraze begins as new superintendent of Lincoln Unified.

October - Kristen Spracher-Birtwhistle was named President/CEO of the Untied Way of San Joaquin County. She succeeds Andy Prokop who will be greatly missed as he begins the next chapter of his life.

ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

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November - Genova Bakery Celebrated 100 years in our community.

PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

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December - The Stockton community rallied to assist Paradise after the devastating fire.

Nearly $100k has been collected (at time of writing).

As we move forward in 2019, let’s count our blessings. Budgets are in place, strategies are set and our community is ready and willing to rally behind us to keep our economy thriving. I wish all of you much prosperity!

In closing, congratulations to Duane Isetti on your selection as the 2019 Stocktonian of

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203 209.547.2770 fax 209.466.5271 schamber@stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT

DOUG WILHOIT

A Very Happy New Year to you all and I

also the joy of helping this wonderful community agency make

am sure you all had a wonderful Christmas,

children smile.

Hanukkah, and Holiday Season!

On Dec. 20, the Chamber staff had their annual visit from

As usual in December, your Chamber had

the wonderful children from the Transitional Learning Center

several successful events and thanks to

(TLC) School for Homeless Children. They got to meet Santa and

those who were part of making it all

get a gift they wanted provided by the generous donations of the

happen so well!

many fine supporters and volunteers of TLC. It is such a wonderful

On Dec. 6, we had another outstanding Diversity Mixer where

time for staff and some Chamber Board Members to watch this

we all came together as one at the beautiful and historic Haggin

each year for it makes all of them appreciate what we all have and

Museum. It was a joy to see everyone being a community of one

the great feeling of making others happy. The smiles on children’s

that evening, and that should be the rule rather than the exception

faces, squeals of joy, and their happiness is something truly magical

year in and year out. Everyone had smiles on their faces as they

to experience each and every year. A big thank you to Sara Garfield

mingled, devoured good food, and enjoyed being in the Haggin

and the staff and volunteers of TLC for what they do day in and

Museum with not only its history, art works, and exhibits, but also

day out for these wonderful children. Also thank you to Santa who

the Christmas/Holiday Season decorations.

helped to make the day a true moment to remember.

Each year this is a premier event where Your Greater

A hearty congratulations to the 2018 Stocktonian of the

Stockton Chamber of Commerce, The San Joaquin

Year, Duane Isetti! It is so well deserved and a thank

Hispanic Chamber, The African American Chamber,

you also to all who submitted nominations and to the

The Asian-American Chamber, and The Delta Chamber

selection committee members who worked very hard to

all join hands and become one in mission and fun alike.

pick the best of the best. Look for future announcements

We always enjoy this evening and look forward to the

of the date of the annual event honoring and thanking

next year of not only this annual Diversity Mixer but

Duane for his longtime dedicated service to the

also to working day in and day out with each other to

community and it’s residents.

help Stockton and San Joaquin County businesses and

All of us here at your Greater Stockton Chamber of

residents reach their full potential!

Commerce pledge to begin our 118th year of continual proactive

Dec. 12 was the annual Green Team San Joaquin (GTSJ)

action on behalf of member businesses, all businesses, and the

“Refreshments with the Recyclers” at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce

community to help move Stockton and San Joaquin County forward

Club (Heritage Dining and Provisions) led by Chamber Program

into a new era of prosperity and better quality of life for all! There

and Public Policy Director Mr. Frank Ferral and Co-Chairs Eddie

is a "big but" that goes with that: We cannot do it alone and need

Tolentino (Caraustar) and Linden Coffee (American Recycling) along

both current members and those who we would love to join us, for

with appreciated assistance from other great chamber staff members.

there is “strength in our numbers!” Please join us, or if you had been

This event not only moves forward the GTSJ mission of educating

a member rejoin us. We appreciate all our loyal members and they

the business community, but also all of us on how good and efficient

would love to have you be part of our Chamber Family. Please go to

recycling practices can not only benefit the business community but

our website, stocktonchamber.org, and see what we are doing and with

each of us personally. It is also a day where the attendees bring an

your help and participation can do even more as a team.

unwrapped gift as their “ticket” to lunch and these gifts are given to

As we begin our New Year may all the returning and newly elected

the Child Abuse Prevention Council to make Christmas a little better

officials near and far spend each day representing the people and

for those children who need all our love and help. It is wonderful to

not themselves!

see the participants not only learn good recycling practices but

Again, a very Happy New Year!

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NEWS BRIEFS Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.

Ricardo Z. Aranda

Law Firm Adds New Principal Attorney

Ms. Castillo became partner of the law firm Parish Guy Castillo PC

The Stockton law firm of Neumiller &

2009. Ms. Castillo earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University

Beardslee is pleased to announce that

of San Francisco, School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from

effective Jan. 1, Ricardo Z. Aranda will

California State University, Fullerton.

become a principal of the firm. Mr.

Aranda’s practice areas include employment law and litigation.

Mr. Aranda joined the firm in 2014 and has been practicing law in the Central Valley since being admitted to practice in 2008.

in 2014. She had been an associate attorney at the law office since

Ms. Lee has served the San Joaquin Superior Court as the Supervising Probate Attorney since 2015. Before joining the Court, Ms. Lee had worked for the Alameda County Superior Court as a Research Attorney since 2005. Ms. Lee earned a Juris Doctor degree from the

Mr. Aranda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from

University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and a Bachelor

Stanford University. He received his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude,

of Arts degree from Yale University.

from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 2008. While at Hastings, he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Administrative Law.

Community Hospice Announces New Board Member Joining the Community Hospice Board of Directors is Chief Nursing Officer for Tenet Healthcare Northern California Group, Ms. Cheryl Harless, DNP, MBA, RN. The Community Hospice Board

Upcoming Events at the Haggin Museum

of Directors is comprised of community volunteers who provide

Game Night Thursday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m.

strategic oversight and governance to the organization’s mission to

Pull up a chair and make a new friend. Play old school favorites

provide compassionate care, education and support to patients and

like Scrabble, Clue, and Battleship, or discover new games you’ve

their families, regardless of ability to pay.

never tried!

Community Hospice is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice

Live Music: Yukiko Matsuyama Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

agency in the Central Valley. Serving the community since 1979,

International recording artist Yukiko Matsuyama bridges eras

Community Hospice has cared for thousands of friends and

and cultures. From performing with Shakira at the Latin Grammy

neighbors offering compassionate and quality care, education and

Awards, recording with Paul Winter on his Grammy Award

support to terminally ill patients and families, regardless of ability

Winning album, ‘Miho: Journey to the Mountain’ (Best New Age

to pay. For more information, please call 209.578.6300 or

Album), to performing with Motown Legend James Gadson,

visit hospiceheart.org.

Yukiko shares the sound of the Japanese koto with diverse audiences worldwide.

For more information call 209.940.6300 or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

Delta Wrestler Wins State Title With Undefeated Year Greg Viloria didn’t just win a state championship. He made history.

Viloria became the first Delta College wrestler to go undefeated, finishing his 30-0 season with a championship victory on Dec. 8

San Joaquin Superior Court Selects Two New Court Commissioners

at the California Community College Athletic Association’s state

Presiding Judge Linda L. Lofthus announces the selection of Erin

Not only that, but in the course of the entire season, Viloria was never

Guy Castillo and Jayne Chong-Soon Lee as the newest Court

taken down during a match, said wrestling coach Michael Sandler.

Commissioners of the San Joaquin Superior Court.

“I’ve been doing this 33 years,” Sandler said. “I’ve coached guys that

tournament at Cerritos College.

made the Olympic ladder. I’ve coached Division I All-Americans.

They never went through a season without giving up a takedown.”

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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.

NEW YEAR’S

RESOLUTIONS for

BUSINESS

By Victor Randolph

W

hen thinking of New Year’s, there are images of

Far too many companies underspend on their customer-facing

celebrating, singing Auld Lang Syne, as well as toasting

efforts, or instead they overspend trying to reach a specific

with family and friends at the stroke of midnight. Many of us

target audience. For example, if your target audience is older

have New Year’s resolutions as well. Some of the most popular are

consumers, marketing money spent on social media campaigns

losing weight, eating a healthier diet, spending less money, and

may not be effective in reaching them.

getting a new hobby. Why not consider New Year’s resolutions

One of the best ways to make sure your marketing money is

for your business? A resolution, after all, is a decision to do

being well-spent is to develop a comprehensive marketing

something different to bring about positive change. It’s getting a

strategy and to come up with a solid marketing plan. Following

jump start on 2019.

a well-defined plan will help ensure you’re spending your

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

marketing funds wisely and appropriately."

Dennis Goldstrand of Goldstrand Planning Group elaborates.

TAX PREPARATION BEST TO START EARLY

"One of the most important financial matters to address is cash

Early tax preparation for business owners is usually dreaded,

flow, especially with newer businesses. Related to this, creating a

but can make life easier. Serious flaws in your tax preparation

thoughtful budget with categories for fixed and variable expenses

can increase the risk of having your business audited by the IRS.

and sources of revenue is integral. Determine what are the most

Ensure deductions are right. Sometimes business owners are keen

cost-effective marketing expenditures. Other aspects of budgeting

to not make a mistake, which can leave you wondering whether

and financial management are: risk management, which is

you left some money on the table. For example, you need to

insurance on the business and property, and personal health,

include expenses such as office furniture, software, and electronic

disability, long-term care and life insurance; income tax mitigation;

devices as deductibles.

and accumulation needs."

If you are unsure how to handle your accounting, you may need

DEVELOPING A MARKETING BUDGET

to hire professional help for your taxes. An accountant well

Developing a marketing budget is a priority per Michael

versed in tax preparation for businesses can assist with making

Evans, a Forbes contributor. "Building a successful company

decisions that will push your business forward.

almost always involves successfully marketing your product, your service, or yourself.

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EMPLOYMENT/STAFFING

and settlements, training to prevent harassment, discrimination

The current unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in

and bullying, and ensuring you do not violate equal pay laws,

years. This is good news for our economy, but it has made

just to name a few. You should work closely with your attorney

it very challenging for business owners to find the most

to confirm your business is in compliance. Employers should

qualified job candidates.

also take advantage of training opportunities throughout the

Jackie Meza, Branch Manager for Robert Half-Office Team

year, including those offered by the Greater Stockton Employer

states, "whether you’re a professional seeking employment or

Advisory Council."

a hiring manager, there are many benefits to working with a

HIRING A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE

staffing firm. Many firms utilize a mix of full-time and project

Blain Bibb, President and CEO at JaniTek Cleaning Solutions,

professionals to accommodate workloads, to allow for a more

also offered important input. "When it comes to benefiting

flexible workforce and to access the skills of specialized talent.

your business, a professional cleaning company is not only

Staffing firms can make the process easier and more productive

an asset, it’s a necessity. A quality janitorial company should

for job seekers by connecting them with companies and positions

act as an extension of your team—protecting your family’s

that are a good match for them."

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Jennifer Wallace, owner of

professional image, and positively

Premier Staffing, echoes this sentiment. "Premier Staffing provides full service staffing to multiple local industries. We provide temporary personnel, long term and direct hire placements.

A resolution, after all, is a decision to do something different to bring about positive change. It’s getting a jump start on 2019.

affecting the health and wellbeing of your staff and clients.

When searching for the right janitorial company, be sure to consider checklist items such as customer service response,

I feel that the key to finding just

licensing and insurance,

the right candidate for a position

safety, and environmental

is a thorough understanding of the position itself and the specific

stewardship. Most importantly, partner with your janitorial

needs of our clients. Once we have a good understanding of the

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that are qualified, then further evaluate the candidates based

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on additional skills and experience that can be brought to the

Although the listed New Year’s Resolutions for Business covers

position. We also provide workman’s compensation insurance,

just a few topics, they are some of the key areas for having a great

all payroll taxes, sick pay, and participate in the ACA. It’s a one-

start for 2019.

stop-shop."

Be sure to check out the Stockton Chamber Membership

HR & EMPLOYMENT LAW

Directory, stocktonchamber.chambermaster.com/list/, for more

Stacy Henderson, attorney and partner at Terpstra Henderson,

information on these and other businesses in their field that will

summarizes "The employment relationship creates one of the

help make 2019 the best year for you!

greatest areas of liability exposure for California businesses.

New Year’s Day is to refuel life with a new enthusiasm that

As a corporate attorney specializing in employment law, I

energizes to take everything in a more positive way and helps to

work with employers to understand their obligations and

stay committed to attain excellence that inspires everyone.

to develop practical solutions for complying with the law in

- Anuj Somany

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

NEW MEMBERS Distribution Center SYGMA 3741 Gold River Ln. Stockton, CA 95215 sygmanetwork.com

Barbers Village Barber Shop 409 Lincoln Center Stockton, CA 95209 villagebarbershopstockton.com

Stockton Restaurant Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Automotive Detailing & Hand Wash Kelly’s Express Car Wash 441 W. Charter Wy. Stockton, CA 95206 kellyscarwash.com

Importer - Wholesale Carter Imports carterimportsinc@gmail.com carter-imports.com

for Stockton Restaurant Week. For its 10th year, you will find

Restaurants Sugar Mediterranean Bistro 10628 Trinity Pkwy.

Stockton, CA 95219 sugarbistro.com Restaurants Port City Sports Bar and Grill 222 N. El Dorado St., #J Stockton, CA 95202 portcity209.com Employee Placement Chartwell Staffing Solutions 1045 S. Main St. Manteca, CA 95337 chartwellstaff.com Food Products, Food Services, Food Distributors Gobble 2051 E. Miner Ave. Stockton, CA 95205 gobble.com

Metal Building Manufacturers Metal Finishing Solutions, Inc. 1325 El Pinal Dr., Ste. 1 Stockton, CA 95205 mfinishing.com Sporting Goods Retail Play It Again Sports 828 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. Stockton, CA 95207 playitagainsportsstockton.com Financial Services Platinum Credit Solutions 672 W. 11th St., Ste. 200 Tracy, CA 95376 myplatinumcreditsolutions.com Medical Clinics Directions Medical Clinic 829 Rosemarie Ln. Stockton, CA 95207 dmcforwomen.org Medical Equipment & Supplies The Bone Store 1547 E. March Ln. Stockton, CA 95210 thebonestore.com

Take some time Jan. 18 - 27 to explore the exciting and affordable menus your local eateries are serving up even more locations offering an abundance of flavorful options for foodies and families. Fixed price two-and three-course menus, including gluten free and vegan options, are popping up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a full list of participating restaurants and menus, go online to StocktonRestaurantWeek.com

Stockton Song Contest The Visit Stockton team is in search of a new song we can use to promote Stockton to the world. Can you capture the essence of our diverse and flavorful city in a song? $1,000 in cash, a professional recording session, and the taping of a music video are included in the grand prize package. Go to StocktonSongContest.com for details.

Feast at the Fox Sponsorships Now Available Feast at the Fox 2019 will be held on May 10 on Main Street in front of the Bob Hope Theatre.

Hosted by Visit Stockton in partnership with the City of Stockton, this exclusive foodie affair is supported by and benefits the San Joaquin Delta College Culinary Arts Program. Details and sponsorship opportunities are available at FeastAtTheFox.com.

Amgen Tour of California Returns to Stockton Once again, the Amgen Tour of California will be riding through Stockton. We are thrilled to have this exciting event two years in a row! On May 14 Stockton will host the Stage 3 Men’s Start outside the Stockton Arena in Downtown. The second largest cycling event in the world, Amgen brings teams from across the globe to compete in a race through The Golden State. Opportunities for sponsorships are currently available and volunteer signups will be available soon. Visit amgenTOCstockton.com for the most up-todate information.

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS Best Year Ever

Although birth rates are trending downward or negative in

Business cycles are part of the economic reality of doing business.

some California cities, San Joaquin County’s natural increase in

Looking back seven years to 2011, San Joaquin County experienced a roller coaster ride from the economic calamity of double digit unemployment to the current 25-year low of five percent.

More importantly, during this same period, 50,000 new payroll jobs have been created. The growth of jobs is centered in E-Commerce and Health Care. These new payrolls flow into higher median household incomes. Higher wages in San Joaquin’s number one industry of agriculture is an important factor for increasing

population is continuing to grow at about one percent. San Joaquin communities continue to be a magnet in attracting newcomers with a positive net migration of both domestic and international families creating demand for housing, increasing retail and service sales for local businesses.

People’s decisions determine a community’s future. These positive decisions show a bright future for our communities and has made for the Best Year Ever!

For more on these trends, check out the North San Joaquin Valley

household income.

Overall, this adds up to growth in county GDP to a new high of

Index at www.PacificCBPR.org.

$27 billion going from a negative growth rate to over four percent in the last couple of years.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Officers: President Deitra Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group; Senior Vice President Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Inc.; Vice President Kay Ruhstaller, Family Resource and Referral Center; Vice President Justin Redman, F&M Bank; Immediate Past President Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

Attending Board of Directors: David Kamins, Mid Valley IT; Dr. Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin Attending Ambassadors: Becky Deal, Citizens Business Bank; Bruce Adams, The Stockton Chorale; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chris Grant, 105.9 the Bull; Danette Curtis, St. Luke Catholic School; Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc. /Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Jackie Ronzone, Animal Protection League; Jon Sump, The Home Brokerage; Katherine Edens, Edens Events; Kriste Merin, Windsor Hampton Care Center; Michelle Burgad, Sandler Partners, Roy Nightengale, 105.9 the Bull; Susan Cruz, Smile Business Solutions; Victor Randolph, Never Boring

Carter’s Pet Mart

Citizens Business Bank

Coaches HVAC ExtraordinAIR

909 West March Ln., Stockton, CA 95207

4744 Quail Lakes Dr., Ste. A, Stockton, CA 95207

7277 Pacific Ave. Ste. 3, Stockton, CA 95207

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Dameron Hospital

7912 West Ln., Ste. 221, Stockton, CA 95210

525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, CA 95203

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton History, Arts, and Culture Session Session Sponsor: Haggin Museum

Free Services

Whether you are new to Stockton or have lived here a lifetime, you are sure to learn something during the Leadership Stockton “Stockton: History, Arts, and Culture” session. Held each year at the Haggin Museum, the day is full of fascinating information spanning from the founding of our great city to the present day, and including a look at our arts and cultural resources.

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

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

24 hours/7 days a week.

the class through a PowerPoint history lesson of Stockton from the time

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before settlers arrived to the present day. After our history overview, Tod guided the class through the museum explaining the history of the museum, its contents, and showing off the newly-renovated galleries.

After lunch, the class heard from Wes Rhea, (LS Class of 2004), CEO of

Housing/Shelter Healthcare Health Screenings

class and gave away lots of cool Stockton swag.

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Then Emily Oestreicher, Chair of the Stockton Arts Commission, spoke to the class about all the great things the Art Commission does.

Emily was followed by Scott Rooker & Mark Calonico from the Stockton Chorale who shared the long history of the Stockton Chorale and let the class know about their upcoming performances and programs.

The class got a special treat and was joined by Jessica Siena, University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music and one of the talented students from Pacific who played a beautiful piece of music for the class on her violin.

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Up next was Dennis Beasley, Artistic Director of the Stockton Civic Theatre, who shared the long history of the Stockton Civic Theatre and

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Finally, the class then heard from Maestro Peter Jaffe from the Stockton

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Symphony. Peter shared the history of the Symphony (third oldest continuously-operating symphony in California) and previewed the upcoming season.

A big THANK YOU to the following: Tod Ruhstaller, Susan Obert (LS Class of 2003), the hard-working staff of the Haggin Museum for the use of the Museum and the all-access tour, and all the speakers who joined us to share their love of arts with the class.

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The Business Education Alliance would like you to continue that thinking to also train and hire local. Our local high schools have many talented and aspiring students that have many skills to complement your business. Through the Chamber’s Students WIN (Workforce Internship Network), high school students

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through unpaid internships or paid part-time positions.

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environment in your place of business? By taking on a student through the WIN program, you not only get to mentor our future workforce, you also get to train someone in your specific industry. Many of the students are matched with an industry

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

that is related to their career goals. Some are just looking for work experience. Either way, you can play an active role in their development. It’s a win for your business, a win for the students, and a win for the community.

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Donating a prize to our post-tournament raffle is a great way to highlight your business. Many high-profile business people

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For more information about the Chamber’s 38th Annual Golf Tournament or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or email him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

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There is still time to get in on the Taking Care of Business Sponsorship program for our remaining 2018-19 events like the

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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

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