Port O Call - July 2015

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol. 61 No. 3

JULY 2015

The New Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board President

THE NEW GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD PRESIDENT

JUDITH BUETHE

CONTENTS From Your President

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From Your CEO

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News Briefs

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June Mixer Photos

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Cover Story

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Leadership Stockton

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NETWORK4SUCCESS Meets Every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon

In Memoriam: D. David Smith

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Events

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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New Members

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Visit Stockton

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Calendar

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Contact the Chamber for location: network4success@stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR 2015-16 PRESIDENT BY: JUDITH BUETHE

Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

I am honored, challenged, and excited

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

to serve as your President for the 2015-16 Chamber year!

As a business owner for 26 years, Chamber

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

member, board member, Executive Committee

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

member, ATHENA Committee Chair and

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

now as your President, I have deepened my respect for the Chamber and its benefits to this

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank Joy Sweger Robert Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

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 RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

JUDITH BUETHE

community from its beginnings in 1901, 114 years ago. (You remember, don’t you, Doug?)

Your Chamber board and staff members

have been at the forefront of advocating for the betterment of our entire community on so many issues. It would take this entire Port O Call issue and more to detail the complete history of good work done. Each time I enter the Chamber boardroom, the photos of the presidents dating back to 1901 remind me of these Stocktonians who contributed so much to our community. I am encouraged to follow their examples.

On that wall soon will be the photo of our Immediate Past President Blain Bibb, who is a tough act to follow! We all admire his leadership, enthusiasm and his devotion to this community and the Chamber. Thank you, Blain, for a job well done. You are a terrific role model, and I know that you will continue to be an integral part of future successes!

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Eric Langstrom 209.292.8427

At the installation dinner held on June 25 at the 100-year-old Stockton Golf

SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425

and Country Club, I was honored to have former State Senator Patrick Johnston

SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Samuel Cogo 209.292.8440 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Malissa Luvianos 209.292.8429 Sophie Soth 209.292.8435 Mai Vang 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426 BEA COORDINATOR Nicole Jimenez 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

209.988.5800

PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

209.466.9026

administer the installation oath. The Chamber then acknowledged our retiring and hardworking board members, Clint Harless of Stockton Auto Glass and Justin Redman of Central Valley Community Bank, for their contributions. We also thanked committee chairs and their members for their dedicated service.

We welcomed three returning board members for full three-year terms: twotime Chamber President Rick Goucher, CBRE Inc.; Kay Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center; and Bob Young, Stockton Golf and Country Club.

Additionally, we welcomed two new board members, Ryan Haggerty of Haggerty Construction, Inc. and Jared Steinwert of F & M Bank. Each will bring fresh new ideas and enthusiasm to the board, and I look forward to working with them.

Next month, I will share with you our collective vision for the 2015-16 year. In the meantime, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President. I ask that you all participate with your Chamber for events, programs, issues, committees, and making our community thrive.

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 As we begin a new Chamber year

DOUG WILHOIT

said it was nice to start his return here in STOCKTON, where he

with the installation, by State Senator

played for the Ports' 2011 team that made it to the California League

Patrick Johnston, of our new 2015-16

Championship Series.” Now here is the most important point to be

President Judith Buethe, officers

made to the naysayers and negative Stocktonians: “I always had so

and board members — which was

much fun here, especially when we made it to the finals.” Griffin

a wonderful evening at the historic

said. “IT’S A GREAT PLACE AND A GREAT BALLPARK.” I have

Stockton Golf and Country Club —

always been amazed that it is visitors here who recognize what a great

we look forward to a bright future.

community we have. We should all feel that way, and if we do not like

We also said thank you to our now

something that is negative, then collectively do something about it!

Immediate Past President, Blain Bibb (JaniTek Cleaning Solutions),

Remember, “If you are not part of the solution you are part of

now Past President Steven Crabtree (Herum/Crabtree/Suntag),

the problem!”

retiring board members Clint Harless (Stockton Auto Glass) and

I could go on for pages and pages listing columns and columns of

Justin Redman (Central Valley Community Bank), longtime GRC

great people and things that go on 24/7 and 365 days a year but let

Chair, and two-term Chamber President Rick Goucher (CBRE, Inc.)

me just mention one group and 5 individuals: The 2015 Leadership

for not only a job well done, but for their dedication to the Chamber

Stockton Class continued and improved upon the wonderful class

and our community. We also recognized committee chairs who did

projects done over the years with their “McKinley Matters” project

such an outstanding job this past year.

at the McKinley Center in South Stockton. WOW, what a great job

Blain was an outstanding, hardworking, innovative and fun President to work with. He is the 15th Chamber President I have had the honor to work for and he, like all the rest, brought something

they did as a group, demonstrating that coming together as one can accomplish so much.

Now the hard part! Each of us has lost loved ones and members

special to the Chamber and my life. We/I thank him for a job well

of this community that were so much a part of our families and

done and look forward to working with him this next year as he

community, and did so many good things, that again it would be

assumes the role of Immediate Past President.

hard to list all that you or I have had the honor of knowing and/or

We/I look forward to President Buethe’s fresh look at where we

working with. The months of May and June saw the loss of D. David

as a Chamber and community are heading. It was great to see her

Smith (please see the special page in this Port O Call as we honor him

demonstrate in her installation presentation the value and importance

for all he did for the Chamber and the community and thank you to

of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce since its beginning in

Never Boring and Parks Printing for allowing us to dedicate this page

1901! I have known our Madame President for many years and she is

to him), Monsignor Harmon Skillon, Dario Bella, Sheldon Brusa and

one of the many people in this community I admire and trust. It will

Judge Jim Darrah. I, and many of you, had many great experiences

be another great Chamber year, and it will be even greater if you join

with these good, honest, hardworking, decent, law abiding, dedicated

with us as we bring this community to a new and positive status.

and strong believers in their community. They are shining examples of

Talking about “community,” it always bothers me that sometimes

what we should all strive to be. In their memory, and so many others

our own citizen are so down on Stockton, for they only focus on a few

who have come before us, I challenge each and every one of you to

bad people who cause the vast majority of negative actions to happen.

honor their collective memory, to join hands, hearts and minds, so

But the “community of Stockton” gets the blame which is so wrong,

together, as one community of an overwhelming majority of good

and those responsible are given an “excuse!” Excuse me, but they are

people, to show the small amount of evil doers and irresponsible

the ones who made the wrong choice and should be held accountable;

people who cause the most damage that we have had it with them!

it should not be an indictment on our great community.

May the five I mentioned and all the others who have done so much for

To illustrate, let me quote from The Record sports page on June 3, which talked about the rehab of A’s pitcher A.J. Griffin: “Griffin 6

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this community rest in peace! May I hear a collective, AMEN?

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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.

Surtec, Inc. Named “Small Business of the Year”

by State of California Surtec, Inc. was one of approximately 80 small businesses

beginning Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, August 13. Three nationally prominent artists were selected this year as the Jury of Selection to review submitted images. This year’s Juror of Awards is

honored at the California Small Business Day event at the

pastelist Terri Ford.

State Capitol on June 10. Over 80 California legislators had the

Pastel Workshop with Juror of Awards Terri Ford

opportunity to recognize a small business from their district, out of

Saturday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

3.3 million small businesses in the State of California.

Surtec, Inc. was founded in January, 1975, with the goal

Terri Ford, Juror of Awards, will lead adults in this pastel painting workshop. Ford has been working with pastels since

of developing and producing the highest quality chemicals,

1987. Contact Curator of Education, Lisa Cooperman, for more

equipment and programs for the cleaning and maintenance

information at 209.940.6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.

industry. This year Surtec proudly celebrates 40 years of providing

Health Plan of San Joaquin Chief Joins California Association Board

quality products and systems to the maintenance industry.

2015 Public Safety Awareness Event and K-9 Competition The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) CEO Amy Shin has joined the board of the

the City of Stockton, proudly presents the 2015 Public Safety

Oakland-based California Health Care

Awareness Event and K-9 Competition Saturday, July 18, 8:30 a.m.,

Safety Net Institute (SNI), the research

at the Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton.

and quality improvement affiliate of the

Come and join members of your local law enforcement agencies in a family friendly environment with fun for everyone. Meet the men and women who work to keep our neighborhoods and

California Association of Public Hospitals

Amy Shin

and Health Systems (CAPH).

Shin said she is eager to contribute her service to the SNI

communities safe. Information and recruiters will be on hand to

board “because our work on behalf of the diverse communities

answer questions about how you can start a rewarding career in

of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties mirrors SNI’s mission to

law enforcement and public safety. We look forward to seeing you

make sure more people – especially those most affected by health

and your family at this event.

disparities – receive effective, efficient and respectful health care

The Pastel Society of the West Coast 29th Annual International Open Exhibition The Pastel Society of the West Coast brings its 29th Annual International Open Exhibition back to The Haggin Museum

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regardless of their ability to pay.”

In May, Shin celebrates her second anniversary as CEO of Health Plan of San Joaquin. Under her leadership, HPSJ’s membership has grown by over 50 percent.

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Judith Buethe can drive a tractor, ride a horse, and preserve enough fruits and vegetables for a family of five anticipating a long Iowa winter. Until high school, Judith walked a mile-and-a-half to attend school in a one-room country school house.

But that’s all before Buethe headed out west and ultimately settled in Stockton. Along the way, she earned an associate’s degree from Fullerton Junior College, a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, and a master’s from University of San Francisco.

Now Buethe is President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. For her, it’s the logical next step in championing this area as a great place to do business.

Twenty-six years ago, Buethe founded her own small business here in Stockton. From the very start, Buethe saw value in joining the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce – so she did.

“I have always appreciated the work this Chamber has done, its values, and the positive impact it has had in this community,” Buethe said. “The Chamber is an integral part of the Greater Stockton community.”

It’s the sort of community perspective that Buethe needed to thrive in public relations. Her firm focuses on public outreach, informing and encouraging members of the public to be involved in public projects and to help guide the design and development of those projects.

Buethe has also produced many of the region’s most

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memorable events – the grand opening of Stockton Arena, Stockton Ballpark, Weber Point Events Center, and the Stockton Cineplex, the grand re-opening of the Bob Hope Theatre, the Business Leadership Summit and Kaiser Permanente’s Celebration of Women’s Wellness. Her firm does traditional public relations, advertising, and marketing, as well.

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Buethe has three priorities for her term as president: increasing

on health care spending. Other programs, such as the Stockton

membership, informing the community about the Chamber’s

Chamber Apprenticeship Program, Business Education Alliance,

innovative programs, and promoting Stockton as a great place to

and Save Local Now, provide important support for businesses.

live and do business.

Recruiting new members will take the help of existing members,

The Chamber creates further value for members by attracting large projects – and ensuring local labor is employed. For example, three members of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Buethe says.

Board of Directors served as advisors to the new California Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections facility when it was

The Chamber is an integral part of the Greater Stockton community.

being constructed.

“The Chamber became involved and ensured that local businesses had the opportunity to bid on and be involved in the construction of that project,” Buethe said. “That was an excellent example of the value of this Chamber to this community.”

Of course, there’s still more that the Chamber does. Leadership Stockton, founded in 1981, is California’s oldest adult community leadership program. And Chamber award programs honor local

“Each of us must tell prospective members of the Chamber’s

businesses and individuals alike; the Business Awards honor local

accomplishments, our networking programs, our interaction with

businesses and their employees, while the ATHENA Awards honor

other Chambers of Commerce, and our educational programs,

successful women in business and community leaders.

such as Green Team San Joaquin, FRESH, Lunch and Learn, and other programs being emulated throughout the Central Valley,” Buethe said.

Buethe reels off a laundry list of the benefits of chamber membership. She talks about the oft-mentioned networking opportunities, and also the benefits of business referrals.

“The Chamber makes it easy for you to find a particular service, like landscaping or painting,” Buethe said. “Our Chamber of

Continuing education should always be a part of our lives, and this Chamber provides that.

Commerce member listings are categorized, so a person can quickly get to those resources.”

But Buethe’s favorite benefit of chamber membership is access to outstanding educational opportunities.

“Continuing education should always be a part of our lives, and this Chamber provides that,” Buethe said.

She cites a slew of Chamber programs that help local businesses

“It’s important for communities to acknowledge the contributions of local leaders,” Buethe, an ATHENA Award and Chamber Small Businessperson of the Year winner herself, said.

Buethe expects to transition smoothly into her new role as President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, thanks

learn how to do business better. Regular Lunch and Learn events

to Blain Bibb, the 2014-2015 President, and to the Chamber’s

offer training, while the Green Team San Joaquin helps businesses

excellent staff members.

save money and the environment, and the FRESH program provides tips on employee fitness, helping promote health and save

“I am grateful for their support, background information, and suggestions,” Buethe said.

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Day at the Capitol Session

Congratulations to the Leadership Stockton Class of 2015!

The Leadership Stockton Class of 2015 graduated in an evening

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union What happens each day in our State Capitol has an impact on

ceremony on Thursday, June 11, at the Elkhorn Golf Course. We

Stockton and San Joaquin County. That is why Leadership Stockton

would like to thank the following for their support of the program

devoted an entire day to looking at the legislative process in

over the last year.

Sacramento and its relationship with our region.

Leadership Level Full Year Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

The class departed Stockton by bus, made a quick pit stop in Flag

Session Sponsors: Bank of Agriculture & Commerce, City of Stockton,

City to pick up some Leadership Lodi class members, and arrived

Child Abuse Prevention Council - CAPC, Green Team of San Joaquin, Health

in Sacramento at 9:15 a.m. To kick off the day, the class sat in on the

Plan of San Joaquin, Leadership Stockton Alumni Assoc., Port of Stockton,

Appropriations Hearing. It was a great look inside at all that goes

San Joaquin County, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Dept., SJ County Office

into getting a law made.

of Education, The Haggin Museum, University of the Pacific, Visit Stockton,

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

Ralph Womack

places to modern day politics, the class got an inside look at the inner workings of the Capitol and our legislative system. The history and stories were fascinating.

After the tour of the Capitol, the class was off for lunch. After lunch the class split up and explored the Capitol grounds and observed some of the great scenery and monuments at the Capitol.

After a nice break, the class sat in on the Labor and Employment, and Governmental Organization Hearings. Very interesting stuff.

After the Committee Meetings, the class was joined by Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman. Assemblymember

Friends of Leadership Stockton Chanda Bassett

Class of 2013

Bakul Patel

Class of 2012

Michael Basso

Class of 2014

Christian Pehl

Class of 2012

Joni Cannon

Class of 2008

Wes Rhea

Class of 2004

Cindy DeSilva

Class of 2012

Judy Rodriguez

Class of 2008

Matt Duaime

Class of 2003

Jeanne Sibert

Class of 1997

Michael P. Duffy

Class of 1995

Kathleen Skeels

Class of 2012

Jim Dugoni

Class of 2011

Al Steele

Class of 2001

Christeen Ferree

Class of 2002

Brandy Thurman

Class of 2014

Lindy Turner-Hardin

Class of 2001

Frank Ferral

Eggman went over some of the things she has accomplished and the issues she is very passionate about. She then opened it up to questions from the class. Susan was very open and honest with the class about some hot button issues. You will be pleased to know that Assemblymember Eggman is very busy at the moment working on a lot of great legislation to help our community.

After the question and answer session with Assemblymember Eggman, it was time to head back to Stockton. It turned out to be a great day for Leadership Stockton, and the future community leaders of our region.

Randy Gibbs

Class of 2014

Diane Vigil

Class of 2013

Dean Gould

Class of 2012

Steve Werner

Class of 1985

Mark W. Herder

Class of 1993

Douglass W. Wilhoit Jr.

Michael Mark

Class of 2014

Trevor Womack

Class of 2011

Loretta Lee

Class of 2009

Ed Wunsch

Class of 1994

Sonya Morgan

Class of 2011

Nishka Yudnich

Class of 1985

Brenda O'Reilly

Class of 2005

Big W Sales

John O'Reilly

Class of 2007

If you would like information on supporting the 35th Annual

I would like to thank Assemblymember Susan Talamantes

Leadership Stockton Class, please visit

Eggman for taking the time out of her busy schedule to sit down

www.leadershipstockton.com. Contact Timm Quinn at

with the class.

209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

I N M E MOR I A M

D. David Smith JULY 10, 1928 – M AY 9, 2015

Thank you for all you did for the Stockton Chamber and Stockton Community D. David Smith, longtime resident and contributor to Stockton, passed away peacefully May 9. Born July 10, 1928, raised in Lebanon, Indiana, he graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Business and later from the Institute of Organization Management of the Chamber of Commerce of the U.S. He married Rachel I. Smith in 1949 and served in the U.S. Air Force. They had two children, D. Gregory Smith and Elizabeth Smith Atkinson. David served for over 25 years as the Executive Vice President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Prior to this, he served as Retail Division Manager of the Woodland District Chamber of Commerce. He and Rachel retired on the Oregon Coast, but soon returned to Stockton where he worked part-time as a development officer for the Haggin Museum, then as President of the Better Business Bureau of Mid-Counties. He served both as Executive V.P. and Manager of the Stockton Ag Expo farm equipment show, which he started in 1977, when he served the Chamber.

He was the public relations director for Humphrey’s College & School of Law, facilitated strategic planning sessions for country fairs and city Chamber of Commerce retreats, served on the Board of the S.J. Regional Transit District, and served as President of the Mid Valley Better Business Bureau. He was selected “Mr. Stockton” in 1976 by S.J. County Board of Realtors, was acknowledged as “Stocktonian of the Year,” “Executive of the Year,” and he received the “Russell Petit” award as the outstanding Chamber Executive of the year by the California Association of Chambers of Commerce. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Stockton.

Photos of D. David Smith as Master of Ceremonies at the Western Pacific Train Depot for the Ribbon cutting of the new home of the Stockton Police Youth Activities.

Photos Courtesy of: Stockton Police Historical Archives of the SPYA Stockton Police Youth Activities

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GenZe Electric Bike Making Inroads into San Joaquin USA Touted as the “electric vehicle for the

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Council. The Ripon Police Department currently has two electric motorcycles as part of its fleet.

Partnership President & CEO Mike

urban commuter,” electric bike and scooter manufacturer GenZe stopped by the San Joaquin

Ammann met Naroola and GenZe CEO

Partnership Board of Directors' May 28 meeting

Dr. Vish Palekar at the May 15-17 TiECon

to demonstrate its new products. Business

conference in Santa Clara and, believing it

Development representative Gurmeet Naroola,

would be a mutually beneficial experience, arranged for Naroola and

looking for the opportunity to collaborate with

GenZe head of sales, Kevin Barnett, to tour San Joaquin County.

“These meetings and tours demonstrate the importance of the

San Joaquin County cities in reducing street congestion and air pollution, offered to deploy

Partnership's connection with TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and

1,000 bikes in San Joaquin County through ride-

our 'Greater Silicon Valley' marketing program,” said Ammann at the

share or rental programs.

conclusion of the Board meeting.

The electric bike can run about 18 - 20 MPH for up to 20 miles on a

“This area is perfect for our bikes,” says Naroola. “It is flat with acres of vineyards and tourist opportunities.”

GenZe also made stops at River Island’s Welcome Center in Lathrop, the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and Tracy City Hall.

GenZe will be making a future presentation to the Ripon City

single charge without pedaling - and, if you add pedaling, it can go both further and faster. It's assembled at GenZe's facility in Fremont and costs $1,500 with a two-year warranty. It weighs 46 pounds including a sixpound removable battery which plugs into a household current.

Pictured: Katie Bradly, River Islands Welcome Center

EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Advantages Available to Taking Care of Business Supporters

Taking Care of Business Program 2015-2016

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the

The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the

events line-up. The Chamber allows its members to wisely choose a

upcoming year. This popular program was created to give Chamber

yearlong program that meets their marketing, consumer exposure

members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year at a

and community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors

dramatic discount off normal pricing.

to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at a

Taking Care of Business Sponsors Help Fund Key Chamber Programs

significant savings.

For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through

Taking Care of Business also ties closely to the Chamber’s work in business retention and development activities, and helps fund

Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events Director, at

committees and programs designed to keep Greater Stockton

209.292.8423, or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

businesses healthy and growing. Committees supported include the

AG Hall of Fame Requests Nominations

Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable, and other business

The San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame is requesting

development programs.

nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders and mentors in

Sponsors receive recognition at such events as the Industrial Technology

our community. Now in its 31st year, the Agricultural Hall of Fame

Barbecue, State of the City, Annual Golf Tournament, and Chamber

honors those individuals who have contributed to agriculture and to

Business Awards. Popular awards programs such as the ATHENA

their community in significant ways. Each year, awards are given to

Awards are also included, as well as the Annual Installation Dinner.

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at least three living recipients, as well as one posthumous recipient.

@

Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame

Various Industrial Technology Barbecue sponsorship levels

have their photographs and biographies on display at the San

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

Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park and in

marketing exposure in upcoming promotions. Act now and help us

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

honor these great companies!

the Chamber website on the Ag Hall of Fame page.

Nomination forms are available from the Greater Stockton

For more information, please contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423, or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

Chamber of Commerce website, and need to be submitted by Aug.

$1,200 GOLD SPONSOR: Exclusive sponsorship. Sponsorship includes eight

14 in order to be considered. For more information, please call Timm

dinner tickets, two pre-event Honoree Reception tickets, recognition in all

Quinn at 209.292.8423 or visit the Stockton Chamber of Commerce

pre-event publicity and mailings (with name/logo of company), ad in the dinner

website, www.stocktonchamber.org and click on the Ag Hall of Fame

program, recognition from podium during event, signage at table.

link in the events dropdown menu.

ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought 2015 Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business people

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outstanding individual, the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The deadline for nominations is 3 p.m., Aug. 28.

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These awards are presented to individuals in our community who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, demonstrate support for the advancement of business and professional women, devote 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 www.StocktonChamber.org and click on the ATHENA Awards tab

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in the Events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.

51st Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue You won’t want to miss the 51st Anniversary Celebration this year of one of our most popular events, the Industrial Technology Barbecue!

Don’t miss this festive fall get-together honoring new and expanding businesses in our county. So mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept.

9, at 5:00 p.m. at the University Plaza, Waterfront Hotel.

We’re proud to have the distinguished and continuing support of our founding sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC Economic Development Association, and San Joaquin Partnership. Their dedication to honoring those companies that enhance our revenue

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and employment base is a testimonial to the emphasis we place on encouraging a healthy business economy.

1755 W. Hammer Lane, Ste. 3 in Stockton www.stocktonchamber.org

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Time, Talent and Treasure Do you want to get involved with some of the Chamber programs that help to reduce the cost of doing business?

Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health (FRESH) is a

of programs like the Green Team San Joaquin, FRESH and BEA, the Chamber is able to offer our expanded outreach agenda on behalf of the business community. Together, you will help us meet and address the challenges of conducting commerce in our community

program that encourages not only physical fitness, but the fiscal fitness

and bettering the environment, and we in turn offer you an exclusive

of our valued members. As a program of the Greater Stockton Chamber

opportunity for event exposure and outreach for your organization.

To learn more how you can get involved,

of Commerce, FRESH is yet another first for a chamber of commerce in the State of California. By supporting and optimizing existing wellness

please email fferral@stocktonchamber.org.

programs from within our membership, the Chamber will then channel

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

these programs into monthly informational presentations, develop

American Recycling Borrego Solar, Inc. CalSheets Carpenters Local Union 152 City of Stockton CRResource Contracting, Inc. Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific

a FRESH e-newsletter and website, as well as develop a variety of incentives for both employers and their employees to participate.

The “Green Team San Joaquin” project is a collaborative effort between private businesses, municipal and County solid waste divisions, economic development professionals and the community of San Joaquin County. Green Team San Joaquin creates a nexus to enhance the delivery of Chamber services and to address environmental and

Healthy Air Living Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions Pacific Gas & Electric Company Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments

San Joaquin County Public Works San Joaquin RTD Stockton Area Water Suppliers Sims Metal Management Surtec Valley CAN

Next Fresh Meeting is:

Thursday, July 9, 9:00 a.m. economic development issues in Stockton and San Joaquin County. The @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Chamber proposes to do this by collaboratively working for regional solutions to challenges facing San Joaquin County and its businesses.

San Joaquin County includes the cities of Stockton, Ripon, Manteca, Tracy, Lathrop, Lodi, Escalon and the unincorporated areas.

There are several areas in which the Green Team San Joaquin will be focused. These are: • Recycling Market Development Zone • REXPO • Pathways to Green Schools

NEW MEMBERS Restaurants

Acupuncture

Chuck’s Hamburgers 6034 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 209.473.9977

Serendipity 5904 N. El Dorado, Ste. A Stockton, CA 95207 209.898.7525

Equipment Sales & Service

Financial Services

Computer Consultants

Plus It Inc. 5380 West Ln., Ste. B Stockton, CA 95208 209.948.4276

Non-Profit

Clearwater Pool & Spa 9303 Thorton Rd., Ste. D Stockton, CA 95209 209.968.6912

H&R Block 7604 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 209.473.1558

SCORE 1114 J St. Modesto, CA 95354 510.913.2341

Thrift Store

Entertainment

and San Joaquin County. Through these programs, Stockton Unified

D Thrift Inc. 7912 West Ln., Ste 221 Stockton, CA 95210 209.470.1015

St. Luke School 4005 N. Sutter St. Stockton, CA 95209 209.464.0801

School District students are optimizing their academic experience by

Advertising

Dentists

Bakeries

Business Consultants

Stockton Community Federal Credit Union POB #2372 167 N. Hunter St. Stockton, CA 95205 209.933.9375

• Business Academy for Regulatory Compliance (BARC) • REACON The Business Education Alliance was developed to promote private sector participation in various educational programs in Stockton

partnering with local businesses to better understand what skill sets are needed to be successful in today’s workforce.

In order to be successful and realize the goals of our community, the Chamber is offering several targeted outreach opportunities so that your company can deliver its message by reaching over 1,000 Chamber members with over 30,000 employees. Only by your support

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Digital Sign Network 9619 Gray Fox Wy. Oakdale, CA 95361 209.531.3111

Fizzy Bakery 9210 Thornton Rd. Stockton, CA 95209 209.951.3499

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Inner City Productions 3257 Bryant Dr. Stockton, CA 95217 209.482.8754 Le Dental Care 6360 Pacific Ave., Ste. #2 Stockton, CA 95207 209.851.2171

Dynamic Leadership Tools 4444 St. Andrews Pl. Stockton, CA 95219 209.649.1789

Frank J. Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

Credit Unions

Transportation

Valley Transport Services 6500 S. Lindbergh St. Stockton, CA 95206 209.870.8715

VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA See you at Stockton Beer Week!

It’s finally here—Stockton Beer Week is back, from July 17–26! During Stockton Beer Week, various

Introducing

venues all around Stockton work with breweries to create events that celebrate the local California craft beer industry. In previous years we saw beer festivals, beer dinners, beer movie nights, and much more! This year is sure to be bigger and better than ever. Visit stocktonbeerweek.com and follow

formerly Bank of Agriculture & Commerce

Stockton Beer Week on Facebook and Twitter (@StocktonBeerWk) to keep up to date on the latest and greatest Stockton Beer Week news and events!

Stockton Summer Passport: Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown There’s plenty of fun to be had this summer—and now you can enjoy deals and prizes as you explore Stockton!

Introducing Visit Stockton’s new Stockton Summer Passport program! How it works: pick up your free Passport at locations

OUR NEW name… · Maintains BAC’s strong brand recognition. · Reflects BAC is a community bank serving individuals and a variety of business sectors including agriculture. · Celebrates our 50th Year Anniversary.

around town or download one at StocktonSummerPassport.com.

Exclusive deals or discounts for events, venues, and restaurants are featured on the Passport. Present your Passport at each location to take advantage of the specific offer, and receive a stamp when redeemed. Then turn in your completed Passport to Visit Stockton for prizes—it’s that easy! Passports are available at our office at 125

bankbac.com

Bridge Place, 2nd floor, as well as available for download online for printing at home. Have your best summer yet as you explore your own hometown! Visit StocktonSummerPassport.com for

LOCATIONS

participation details, prizes, and participating partners.

MODESTO 1625 J Street 209-544-2227

Become a Stockton Ambassador Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) classes are available bimonthly and open to the general public. Learn how you can turn every visitor encounter into a positive one!

Upcoming CTA classes: Aug. 25 and Oct. 14 Sign up today and join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors!

Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton

Member FDIC

at 209.938.1555.

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Wes Rhea: wes@visitstockton.org 209.938.1555

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Chamber Office Closed in Observance of the 4th of July Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room New Member Orientation 11:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m. @ Verve Networks

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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m.

RSVP Required GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room The City of Stockton Economic Development Department is committed to creating employment opportunities by attracting new businesses to Stockton, maintaining a healthy and safe business environment for existing businesses, and assisting entrepreneurs in developing a successful small business.

BEA Meeting 3:30 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

NETWORK4SUCCESS Meets Every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon.

For more info contact: network4success@stocktonchamber.org.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Ambassadors

The Micro Loan Program is available to businesses located within Stockton city limits. Applicants must have a for-profit enterprise, show ability to repay debt and have history of meeting financial obligations. Business consulting is required and the business must create or retain at least one job.

Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Wes Rhea, Visit Stockton; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Dora Ruiz, EZ Network Systems; Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc.

Junior League of San Joaquin County

The Facade Improvement Program assists property owners in making exterior, cosmetic improvements to commercial property. Funds are granted in the form of a loan, with a lien placed on the building, which is forgiven after five years if the property is kept free of graffiti and blight.

2632 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204

Art Expressions of San Joaquin - Exhibit Stockton Metropolitan Airport, 5000 S. Airport Wy., Stockton CA 95206

The Commercial Emergency Grant Program assists both business and property owners in financial need with alleviating code violations where the health and safety of employees and/or the public are endangered. (e.g., range hoods, grease interceptors, electrical, and plumbing.) Funds are provided in the form of a grant with no repayment expected.

The Downtown Financial Incentive Program reduces or eliminates the cost of building permits and associated public facility fees for buildings in Downtown which have been vacant for six months or longer.

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Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC Intercollegiate Athletics and the Pacific Athletics Foundation request the pleasure of your presence

The 16th Annual Orange & Black Ball Presented by The Paulsen Family

Saturday August 22, 2015 Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium

University of the Pacific Come enjoy this premiere Stockton event taking place in Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium on the beautiful campus of University of the Pacific!

Wine Tasting, Live & Silent Auction, Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Dancing, and much more!

Proceeds benefit Pacific’s 18 Division I intercollegiate athletic teams and the PAF Scholarship Fund.

5:30 pm

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Doors Open

5:30 pm

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Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction

7:30 pm

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Dinner & Live Auction

9:00 pm

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Dancing with Joe DeBorba of DeBorba Events

Reservations PAF Member - $90 Non-Member - $110

Table of 10 - $900 Table of 10 - $1,100

RSVP with Pam Nogare at (209) 946-3945 by Friday, August 7th