Port O Call - July 2018

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol.65 No.3

JULY 2018

DEITRA

KENOLY PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER OF THE RECORD

THE CHAMBER’S NEW PRESIDENT

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YEARS

DEITRA KENOLY

THE CHAMBER'S NEW PRESIDENT

CONTENTS

10 DON’T MISS!

From Your President

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From Your CEO

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JULY NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.

New Members

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Leadership Stockton

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Cover Story 10 Visit Stockton

809 N. California St., Stockton, 95202

Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact the Chamber for location

News Briefs 14

joe@stocktonchamber.org

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June Business Showcase and Tradeshow Mixer Photos

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Events 17 Calendar 18

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS

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Programs and Public Policy

JULY

27 Years of Economic Excellence

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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.

Wow! The last nine months have been amazing for me. In

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

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

October 2017, I was named President and Publisher of The Record. On June 28, I was installed as President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. What an honor to be able to

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail

serve our community in this capacity.

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

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

It was exciting to see all of you that came out to support us at this year’s Installation Dinner. I’m especially thankful for the love

and support of my husband, Quincy Kenoly, and my family. Having them by my side

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 Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC Jim Johnson, SMG Stockton 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.

DEITRA R. KENOLY

209.292.8432

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428

inspires me to do what I do.

Special thanks to Steven Crabtree, of Herum/Crabtree/Suntag, for the role he played in not only swearing me in as President, but for appointing me to the Executive Board nearly six years ago. I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Diane Vigil, Immediate Past President and last year’s Board of Directors for the leadership and commitment shown throughout the year. They’ve laid the groundwork for 2018/2019 to continue moving the Chamber in the right direction.

Welcome to our new board members: Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC; Jim Johnson, SMG Stockton; David Kamins, Mid Valley IT; Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group and Daniel Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions Inc. As for the Chamber staff… A HUGE THANK YOU! I am impressed on a daily basis

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423

with the dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile, displayed by this

OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421

team. This is truly a family environment. They work diligently without hesitation to move

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

the Chamber mission forward. As Chamber members, you should be very proud of them

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Ana Alfaro 209.292.8426 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 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 BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 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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and confident that they have your best interest and success at heart.

I look forward to working with all of you—members, board, and staff!

Stockton is on the verge of a tremendous rebirth and as a native Stocktonian, I am proud to be a part of it. The Stockton Kings coming to our fine city is just one example of all the good that is taking place.

The Record has been part of the Chamber for many years, and I was able to witness first-hand the benefits of being a member. Through programs such as BEA, SCAP, and FRESH (to name a few) as well as the number of community events brought to you by the Chamber, our business members are provided a resource to strengthen relationships through networking and getting involved.

This year, we will focus on two initiatives. We will continue the effort to grow our membership and we will relaunch our “Do Business with Local Business” initiative in an effort to encourage our residents to commit to those businesses that made the decision to invest in our community. We will highlight some of them with each issue of Port O Call.

Wishing you tremendous success for many years to come! And if you’re not already a member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, contact Joe Curtis at 209.292.8439 or joe@stocktonchamber.org.

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT On behalf of your Chamber Officers, Board of Directors, staff, and myself, may I take this

her husband Donovan Vigil for his steadfast support of Diane during

opportunity to wish each and every one of you

her time as our President!

a very Happy Fourth of July as we celebrate this

DOUG WILHOIT

THANK YOU BOSS FOR A JOB WELL DONE! We also want to thank

After being sworn in by Chamber Past President Steven Crabtree

great country we have the honor and privilege

(Herum/Crabtree/Suntag Law Firm) your 2018-19 Chamber

to live in!

President, Deitra Kenoly (Publisher - The Record/San Joaquin Media

July is also the start of the new Chamber year and we said thanks to two board members

Group) set the course for the new Chamber year which you will read about in her first column and cover story about her ascent to

Robert Young (World Financial Group-Transamerica and 2018

the Presidency in this month’s Port O Call. It will be another great

Welcome Squad Ambassador of the Year) and Ryan Haggerty (Haggerty

Chamber year under her dedicated leadership and her love for her

Construction Company) who had fulfilled their hard-working and

place of birth: Stockton.

dedicated three year term. They both were very active and an important

President Kenoly will be joined on the Executive Committee by

part of the Board and Chamber and we had a chance to thank them

Senior VP Doug Dinjian (DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc),

at the Annual Installation Dinner held on June 28 at the beautiful and

Financial VP Chris Kay (ACE Rail), VP Kay Ruhstaller (Family Resource

historic Stockton Golf and CC!

and Referral Service), VP Justin Redman (F & M Bank), and of course

Also we said a very hearty thank you to now Past President Bakul

Immediate Past President Diane Vigil (Dameron Hospital Foundation)

Patel who is a mainstay here at your Chamber and we all admire him

We also welcomed the newly sworn-in Board Members who are

and know he will still continue to keep active with the Chamber and in

noted in President Kenoly’s article and each brings something special

the Community.

to the table and we all look forward to working with them.

Those in attendance, both members and staff, were able to thank the

A thank you to our Installation Dinner sponsors, Stockton Golf and

2017-18 President Diane Vigil (Dameron Hospital) for her dedicated

CC Staff, the Chamber Staff, and all who attended who helped to say

service, active involvement, and leadership during this past year. She and

thank you to those who have served and join hands with those who will

her Executive Committee were able to guide us on a successful path to a

carry on a great 117 year and counting Chamber tradition as we move

great year. She has now become our Immediate Past President and will still

the entire community forward to even better days for all.

be active on the Executive Committee. We all, and I in particular, had the joy

Please help all of us here at YOUR CHAMBER by being

to work with Diane and she always demonstrated her love for the Chamber,

involved—not only to help all businesses, but also in our City of

the staff, the members, and the community. She never ceased to amaze

Stockton and San Joaquin County—“Move Forward” to a bright and

me with her energy and dedication to both Dameron and the Chamber.

successful future!

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confident reader and enjoys reading. Her vision was becoming a

Joaquin County for more than 10 years. Dr.

noticeable disruption in her life, but that is no longer so. Vision

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Therapy is something that has had such a positive impact on Parker’s

highest quality vision care for the entire family Dr. Leanne Lee, OD, FCOVD

According to Parker’s grandmother, Lori, “Parker is a more

to help ensure you have the visual skills needed to achieve your goals in life.

Congratulations go to Stockton’s Leanne Lee, OD, FCOVD! Dr. Lee of Stockton has been certified by the International Examination and Certification Board

life and will continue to do so for the rest of her life. She has learned skills that will be with her forever and that will help her more easily achieve her goals.”

Board certification is an extensive process and is not required in order for an optometrist to provide vision therapy. All Fellows are board certified in Vision Development and Vision Therapy, and offer functional and

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For a doctor to pursue Fellowship (board

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Board’s oral and written examinations.

Optometrists in Vision Development.

For the past 15 years, Dr. Lee has been helping people in the San Joaquin County with this specialty service.

Dr. Lee shares, “I have seen children’s lives change very dramatically.

They often go from struggling with reading to loving reading and excelling in school, just by correcting their vision problem. It is truly an honor to have achieved Fellowship status.”

Thanks to Dr. Lee, Parker Stewart’s life has been forever changed for the better. Now 8-yearsold, Parker used to struggle with reading, had difficulty getting her homework done, had trouble staying focused and staying on task.

Parker Stewart

These struggles were due to eye coordination and eye movement disorders, which were fully

In addition to helping younger patients with vision problems that interfere with reading and learning, Doctors Derron Lee and Leanne Lee also help athletes of all ages improve their game with sports vision training to develop all the visual skills required for sports performance.

Midtown Optometry is here to help you and your family have the best vision possible to meet all your lifetime needs. Whether you need a yearly eye exam, new glasses or contact lenses, treatment for eye disease (such as glaucoma or macular degeneration) or pre- and post-op care for eye surgery (such as LASIK or cataract surgery), we are here for you.

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Day at the Capitol Session

Congratulations to the Leadership Stockton Class of 2018!!!

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

The Leadership Stockton Class of 2018 graduated in an evening

What happens each day in our State Capitol has an impact on

ceremony on June 14 at Heritage Provisions at the Waterloo Gun &

Stockton and San Joaquin County. That is why Leadership Stockton

Bocce Club. We would like to thank the following for their support

devoted an entire day to looking at the legislative process in

of the program over the last year.

Sacramento and its relationship with our region.

The class departed Stockton by bus and arrived in Sacramento at 9:15 a.m. To kick off the day, the class sat in on a few different hearings and

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committees. It was a great look inside at all that goes into getting a law made.

Then it was off for a guided tour of the Capitol. From historical places

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to modern day politics, the class got an inside look at the inner workings

City of Stockton

of the Capitol and our legislative system.

Child Abuse Prevention Council - CAPC San Joaquin County Office of Education Dameron Hospital

After the tour, the class got a special treat. Assemblymember

San Joaquin County Sheriffs Dept.

Susan Talamantes Eggman took the class on the Assembly floor and

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Stockton Fire Department

went over some of the issues she is very passionate about. She then

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opened it up to questions from the class. Susan was very open and

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honest with the class about some hot button issues. The class had lunch

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in the capitol basement, then explored the capitol grounds observing great scenery and monuments. It was a great day for Leadership

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Stockton, and our future community leaders of our region.

Chanda Bassett, Class of 2013

Mark W. Herder, Class of 1993

Michael Basso, Class of 2014

James Hood, Class of 2015

Laurie Bell, Schrum Class of 2004

Loretta Lee, Class of 2009

Rick Berger, Class of 1990

Brenda O’Reilly, Class of 2005

Joni Cannon, Class of 2008

John O’Reilly, Class of 2007

Rames Creel, Class of 2015

Bakul Patel, Class of 2012

Valerie Dawson, Class of 2017

Wes Rhea, Class of 2004

Doug Dinjian, Class of 2017

Olga Rodriguez, Class of 2012

Michael P. Duffy, Class of 1995

Luis H. Sanchez, Class of 1983

Jim Dugoni, Class of 2011

Jeanne Sibert, Class of 1997

Christeen Ferree, Class of 2002

Lindy Turner-Hardin, Class of 2001

Frank Ferral

Diane Vigil, Class of 2013

Blake Gonsalves, Class of 2011

Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

Melissa Gust, Class of 2006

Trevor Womack, Class of 2011

Erin Guy Castillo, Class of 2015

Nishka Yudnich, Class of 1985

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...”

Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities The two economic cycles experienced by San Joaquin County and its communities over the past 25 years have been dynamic. In only the last decade, this giant economic wave took our economy from great prosperity in 2006, to a 25-year-high unemployment level of 17 percent—now a new low of 5.8 percent in May of 2018.

Current reports and data tell an amazing story of an economic turnaround for San Joaquin County. Will this be the best year ever in terms of economic prosperity? Tighter labor markets, lower unemployment, rapid technology change and adoption are all social and economic indicators that underscore positive signs pointing to a profitable ride to a continued rising tide of prosperity.

We can expect continued economic growth and rising employment in 2019 because the pipeline is full and the backlogs are high. Family

FROM THE

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economy based on this growing demand for homes and all the goods and services that support residential growth. Affordable San Joaquin communities are the only commutable real estate residential alternative to the unaffordable San Francisco Bay area. Well masterplanned communities like Mountain House, Tracy Hills, and River Islands, with land dedicated to employment centers, will become the hot location for companies and families in the next five years.

Demand for high-quality, well-located commercial and industrial real estate isn’t expected to wane anytime soon. The long-term investment in developing large scale industrial and logistics parks, like Tracy’s Prologis International Park of Commerce and CT Realty Northern California Logistic Center, are only two of the many examples that will attract more large scale growing operations.

The San Joaquin economy is the best it has been in the past quarter century, and the end is not in sight.

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DEITRA

KENOLY PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER OF THE RECORD

THE CHAMBER’S NEW PRESIDENT

By Jordan Severns

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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

T

he Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is

Figueroa of St. Mary’s Interfaith Dining, after recognizing the need

more than excited to welcome this year’s incoming

in the community. Under their leadership, the community donates

President, Deitra Kenoly of The Record. She is a natural fit

thousands of items annually to those less fortunate. “The blessing

for the position thanks to her determination, adaptability, and

is knowing that we’re making a difference, and it’s evidenced by the

dedication to and love for the community.

smiles and appreciation shown by those who receive,” she added.

Deitra’s 37 years at The Record have been quite the journey.

All of this is to say that Deitra Kenoly is a natural fit for her new

When she came to the newspaper in an entry level position all

role as President of the Chamber. About the honor, she said, “It means

that time ago, she never could have imagined the path that lay

a lot in the sense that I’m part of an organization that is committed

ahead of her.

and dedicated to furthering local business interest in the community.”

“I came looking for a job in 1981 and found a career,” said Kenoly.

Working in The Record’s advertising department, she steadily worked her way up the ladder for over twenty years until she was finally named the Director of Advertising, a position she held for twelve more years, until finally being named President and Publisher of The Record in 2017. She is the paper’s first female President and Publisher.

In short, Deitra had the kind of ideal career trajectory most people can only dream of, and she got there through consistent hard work and passion. But no one gets anywhere without a

Under her leadership, she intends to expand the degree to which local business is promoted.

Currently, the Chamber makes a big push for shopping locally during the holiday season, but Kenoly wants to expand that into a year-round effort, doing whatever possible to promote local businesses, including highlights right here in Port O Call, and encouraging everyone to “get out and shop, dine, and take advantage of the services available to us right here!”

Deitra also seeks to expand the membership of the Chamber, believing that goes along with promoting local business and strengthening the Stockton economy.

helping hand now and then. Kenoly cites her fantastic mentors over the years—including Virgil Smith, Terry Kroger, and Roger Coover—as the highlights of her career, and credits them with helping her reach the goals she has strived for over the years.

Importantly, The Record has proven to be adept at adapting and

“I came looking for a job in 1981 and found a career.”

staying relevant as the times change, as all good businesses must.

Over the years, it has grown from a newspaper into a larger media company, offering commercial printing and distribution services, as well as digital marketing solutions. Their website at recordnet.com has allowed them to flourish in the digital age.

Another characteristic that makes Kenoly a natural pick for President of the Chamber is her commitment to the people of Stockton. Both within and without The Record, working for the community has been a great joy to Deitra and a driving force for her work. As a Stockton native, getting to work closely with local businesses and assist them with their advertising needs so they can grow has given her a great sense of purpose.

“The thing I am most proud of is giving back,” Deitra said, referring to the coat, sock, and blanket drive she started along with Andy Prokop of United Way, Kendra Clark of SMG, and Edward

With Deitra, it always comes back to community. “The ability to connect and interact with our business community through the programs and events that are in place is what I love,” she said, noting that it goes hand-in-hand with what she’s always been doing at The Record. Promoting the many wonderful businesses of Stockton in the Chamber just takes what she has loved about her work in advertising and brings it to a larger scale. In this way and in others, her work and life up to this point has more than prepared her for the position she is about to take on.

The Record’s mission statement says, among other things, that its job is to deliver vital information and quality service in the public interest. As President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Deitra Kenoly will continue to do just that, as she has for nearly four decades. www.stocktonchamber.org

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Stockton Beer Week (July 13-22) and Stockton Brew Fest (July 14) Enjoy all that Stockton’s craft brew culture has to offer during Stockton

Stockton Ambassador Program Do you love Stockton? Are you interested in taking behind-thescenes tours and attending exclusive events at major attractions and

Beer Week, July 13-22. Special events will be featured throughout the

restaurants? Do you want to be in the loop on new and exciting things

week at your favorite bars, pubs, and restaurants. Kick off the festivities

happening in our city? Become a Stockton Ambassador!

with Stockton Brew Fest at the Stockton Arena on July 14—tickets are on sale now! Go to StocktonBeerWeek.com for more information.

Upcoming certification classes: Aug. 23 and Oct. 17. Learn more at StocktonAmbassadors.com. Contact megan@visitstockton.org or 209.938.1555 with questions or to schedule a private class for your

San Joaquin County Exhibit at the California State Fair (July 13-29) Take a drive to Cal Expo in Sacramento this month and check out

business/organization.

Stockton Arts Week (Oct. 12 – 21)

the 2018 San Joaquin County Exhibit at the California State Fair. Visit

We are now registering artists, arts organizations, schools, and

Stockton was honored to be given the opportunity to create the display

venues for Stockton Arts Week 2018. If you or someone you know:

this year and we are excited to share it with you. Volunteers will be on

• Has a venue and is willing to host an event

hand to share all the exciting things San Joaquin County has to offer with

• Is an artist who would like to participate as a member of an arts

the hundreds of thousands of visitors who attend the fair. If you would like to volunteer your time at the booth, go online to visitstockton.us/statefairvolunteer or call 209.938.1555.

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Please go to StocktonArtsWeek.com and register today. Questions: robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348.

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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.

Jes s Andrade named new CEO of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

BAC Community Bank Adds New Senior Vice President Michelle Daniel, a banking professional

The San Joaquin County Hispanic

with over 30 years of experience, has joined

Chamber of Commerce (SJCHCC)

BAC Community Bank as Vice President/

announced its Board of Directors has

Senior Relationship Manager.

unanimously selected Jesús Andrade as the Chief Executive Officer to lead Jes s Andrade

the organization. Andrade assumed the leadership role June 8.

A graduate of the University of the Pacific, Michelle Daniel

the Community Development Lending School, and the Pacific Coast Banking

School, Michelle can be reached by telephone at 209.473.6834.

Andrade, 35, holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and minor in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento. He is a current Stockton City Councilmember and co-founder of the Stockton Schools Initiative, a policy organization focused on improving academic outcomes for all public school students. He serves on several commissions and boards, including the San Joaquin Council of Governments, San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency, San Joaquin County Local Agency Formation Commission, and CSU Stockton Site Authority Commission.

CVCB Announces Dawn Cagle as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director James M. Ford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Valley Community Bank, announced the addition of Dawn Cagle, Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director.

Cagle joins Central Valley Community Bank with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, team building, and legal compliance. In her role as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director, she is responsible for the development, direction, and coordination of all human resources activities related to employee relations, compensation, training, and benefits administration.

Come Skate at Oak Park Ice Arena It’s warming up in the Valley, so stay cool at Oak Park Ice Arena in Stockton! Public skate sessions take place Fridays through Wednesdays for people of all ages and skill levels. Public skate sessions are $5 per skater. Please visit oakparkicearena.com for a full schedule of programs and skate sessions.

1st & 3rd Thursday’s at The Haggin Museum Complimentary wine from Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery and snacks courtesy of the Junior Women’s Group will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. every 1st & 3rd Thursday evening, when the museum is open until 9 p.m.

Jul. 5 at 7 p.m.: Sip and See - Enjoy an evening at the Haggin! Follow along with a guided art project and walk away with a masterpiece.

Jul. 19 at 7 p.m.: Beer Week - Come celebrate Visit Stockton’s Beer Week at the Haggin Museum!

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Go Green! People. Planet. Profit.

Being a Certified Green Business is the clearest way to show your community and customers that you care about sustainability. It

Get Green Certified It Makes Good Business Sense!

A Green Business...

shows them that you are committed to taking action to conserve

• Can lower the cost of doing business

resources and prevent pollution in both the facility and operations.

• Improves employee morale and the health of the workplace

It means that your business complies with environmental

• Holds a marketing edge over the competition

regulations in the areas of waste, energy, water, pollution

• Is recognized as an environmental leader

prevention, and air quality.

Green Businesses implement practices that lead to cost savings in

Get recognized for being Green The Green Business Program recognizes businesses that:

energy, water, and garbage bills, and we provide the free technical

• Successfully complete the REACON ASSESSMENT

assistance to help businesses make lasting changes.

• Comply with all environmental regulations

The Chamber can help you reduce your cost of doing business

• Take steps to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution,

through environmental stewardship. For more information, go to the

such as using more efficient lighting, purchasing in bulk,

Green Team San Joaquin website, greenteamsanjoaquin.com or e-mail

watering landscapes efficiently, recycling materials, using less

gogreen@stocktonchamber.org.

toxic products, etc.

Basic Information Outreach: As an outreach group of the Green Team San Joaquin program, the REACON Team will proactively visit medium to large size businesses to share and promote cost-saving “green” practices at their place of business.

Green Assessment and Certification: We will provide a REACON assessment, that when completed by the company and green practices implemented, then reviewed by the REACON team, will qualify the company to be “Green Certified.”

Programs: REACON Team will provide information on the Recycling Market Development Zone, Commute Connection,

Next FRESH Meeting Thurs. July 12 from 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

energy conservation programs, waste audits, and ways to reduce air pollution. In addition, information on other Chamber programs will be offered.

Recognition: “P³ Stewardship” stands for Policies, Practices and Purchasing Stewardship. A P³ Stewardship Award has been developed to recognize businesses that engage in green practices, and will be acknowledged during the annual Small Business Awards each year.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 209 Furniture

Healthy Air Living

ABC NorCal

Holt of California

American Recycling

Humphreys University

Sims Metal Management

Caraustar

Musco Family Olive Co.

Solar Optimum, Inc.

Carpenters Local

PG&E

Surtec

Queirolo’s Heating &

UEI

Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Dorfman Pacific

@

Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

Air Conditioning, Inc.

San Joaquin County Public Works

Universal Service Recycling

San Joaquin Council of Governments

www.stocktonchamber.org

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JUNE BUSINESS SHOWCASE AND TRADESHOW MIXER @ HILTON STOCKTON

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board of Directors: Bob Young, World Financial Group, Transamerica; Loretta Lee, Junior League of S.J.

Attending Ambassadors: Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton; Carla Little, River Fountain of Lodi; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty Inc./Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Julie Damron, Stockton Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Victor Randolph, Never Boring

Delta Windjammers Disc Golf Club: Swenson Park Golf Course

River Fountains of Lodi/Cimino Care

6803 Alexandria Pl., Stockton, CA 95207

311 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95240

College Real Estate, Inc.

Inspire Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology

3640 N El Dorado St., Stockton, CA 95204

445 W. Weber Ave. Ste. 223, Stockton, CA 95203

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program 2018-2019 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member

54th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue You won’t want to miss the 54th year of one of our most

businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities

popular events, the Industrial Technology Barbecue! Don’t

for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to

miss this festive fall get together honoring new and expanding

give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure

businesses in our county on Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. at the University

throughout the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

Plaza Waterfront Hotel.

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from

We’re proud to have the distinguished and continuing support

the events line up. The Chamber allows its members to wisely

of our founding sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC

choose a yearlong program that meets their marketing, consumer

Economic Development Association, and San Joaquin Partnership.

exposure and community involvement goals. Package prices

Their dedication to honoring those companies that enhance our

enable sponsors to select from several marketing and promotional

revenue and employment base is a testimonial to the emphasis we

opportunities at a significant savings.

place on encouraging a healthy business economy.

For more information on stretching your marketing dollars

Various Industrial Technology Barbecue sponsorship levels are

through Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events

available, and if you take action now, you’ll receive maximum

Director, at 209.292.8423, or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

marketing exposure in upcoming promotions. Act now and help us honor these great companies!

Ag Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline Aug. 10 The San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame is requesting nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders and mentors

For more information, please visit stocktonchamber.org/industrial-technology-barbecue or contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423, or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

in our community. Now in its 34th year, the Agricultural Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have contributed to agriculture and to their community in significant ways. Each year, awards are given to at least three living recipients, as well as one posthumous recipient.

All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame

ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought 2018 Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business people you know, then consider nominating them for this year’s prestigious ATHENA Awards. On Nov. 15, at a luncheon at Stockton Golf & Country Club, we’ll honor an outstanding

have their photographs and biographies on display at the San

individual as our 2018 Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park, and in

ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, and another outstanding

the lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center. They are also listed on

individual the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award

the Chamber website on the Ag Hall of Fame page.

recipient. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Aug. 23.

Nomination forms are available from the Greater Stockton

These awards are presented to individuals in our community

Chamber of Commerce website, and need to be submitted by

who strive toward the highest levels of professional

3 p.m. Aug. 10, 2018 in order to be considered. For a nomination

accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, demonstrate support

form or more information, please call Timm Quinn at

for the advancement of business and professional women, devote

209.292.8423 or visit stocktonchamber.org/ag-hall-of-fame.

time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and open paths so that others may follow.

For more information and to download a nomination form, visit StocktonChamber.org and click on the ATHENA Awards tab in the Events dropdown menu. Or call 209.547.2770.

@

Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

www.stocktonchamber.org

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Chamber Office Closed Observance of Independence Day Liaison Committee Meeting 8 – 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Ambassador Meeting 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room July Networking Mixer 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. @ Frisbie-Warren & Carroll Mortuary 809 N. California St., Stockton, CA 95202 GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln., Stockton, CA 95215 Learn How to Play Bocce!

RSVP to joe@stocktonchamber.org New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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