Port O Call - July 2017

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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INTRODUCING

2017-18 President

DIANE VIGIL Photo by: Kevin Richtik - Caroline Photography

Vol. 63 No.3

JULY 2017

INTRODUCING 2017-18 PRESIDENT DIANE VIGIL

CONTENTS From Your President

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From Your CEO

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Programs and Public Policy 8 June Mixer Photos

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Cover Story

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News Briefs

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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New Members

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Leadership Stockton

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Visit Stockton

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Events

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Calendar

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. (Except July 6) Contact the Chamber for location and time. networkforsuccess@stocktonchamber.org Liaison Committee Meets every second Tuesday at 8 to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.

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DON’T MISS! CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED July 3 and Tuesday July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July

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FROM YOUR 2017-18 PRESIDENT BY: DIANE VIGIL

Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

As your newly installed President of the Greater Stockton

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

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

Chamber of Commerce, my first act is to congratulate

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

community and values the work of the GSCOC. Bakul,

VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business

VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

is a genuine person of high character who truly loves our

DIANE VIGIL

thank you for your leadership and for exhibiting the qualities I aspire to have through my tenure.

The Installation Dinner was a wonderful evening. I am grateful to Dameron Hospital for supporting and cheering me on in this endeavor. It was especially

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Croce and Company Accountancy Corporation Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Bryan Meadows, Stockton Ports Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

Bakul Patel for his inspiring and thoughtful leadership. He

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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 PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 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

meaningful to have my mother Jo Pratt and mother-in-law Helen Vigil in attendance along with my husband Donovan, our four children, spouses, granddaughters, sisters, brothers–twenty-four in all! God and family are my strength.

My training ground for teamwork and leadership was through Job’s Daughters.

I chose the theme “No Man is an Island” for my installation as Honored Queen of Bethel #83. Perhaps an odd theme for a teenage girl to choose, but early on it became clear to me that without the choir, messengers, chaplain, and line, the Bethel would not reach its full potential. The choir was entry level, so to speak, but what would our meeting be without their voices?

Your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is comprised of teams and individuals committed to fulfilling our mission to aggressively develop and promote an economically vibrant business community. The Board of Directors lead committees on government, workforce development, education, and employee health to bring you the resources to run your business more effectively. Volunteers serve on the Liaison Committee and Welcome Squad to embellish the work of our dedicated and capable staff. Noteworthy is the support our area nonprofits receive as we recognize the contribution nonprofits add to our local economy and well-being of our community.

Your membership is valued–you are partners and a collective voice in a shared goal to create a thriving business community.

It is an honor and privilege to serve as your President. From my teenage years to

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Open

this present day, I am convinced no man or woman or business can successfully be an

BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436

island unto themselves. This is the team-building value I will bring and the truth that

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427

will guide my Presidency.

Wishing you a great summer, time with family and friends, and a hugely successful bottom line: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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

the joy to work with Bakul and he always demonstrated his love for the Chamber, the staff, the members, and the community! He is also a

take this opportunity to wish each and every very big part of the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association. We all one of you a very Happy Fourth of July as

wish him and his first lady, Taruna, a big thank you for all they do.

we celebrate this great country we have the

After being sworn in by the Honorable Judge Ron Northup,

honor and privilege to live in!

DOUG WILHOIT

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

your 2017-18 Chamber President, Diane Vigil (Dameron Hospital Foundation) set the course for the new Chamber year which you will read in her first column and cover story in this month’s Port

members who had fulfilled their hard-working and dedicated three-

O Call. It will be another great Chamber year under her dedicated

year term. Becky Deal (Bank of Stockton), Frank Lucas (Evergreen

leadership and love for this entire community. President Vigil

Professional Hypnotherapy), Dr. Robert Melrose (Brookside

will be joined on the Executive Committee by Senior VP Deitra

Optometric Group), Laura Pinkerton (Citizens Business Bank), and

R. Kenoly (The Record/San Joaquin Media Group), Financial VP

Victor Randolph (Never Boring Associates). They all were very active

Doug Dinjian (DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Group), VP Dr.

and an important part of the Board and Chamber and we had a

Lewis Gale (University of the Pacific), VP Chris Kay (ACE Rail)

chance to thank them at the Annual Installation Dinner held on June

and previously mentioned Immediate Past President Bakul Patel

22nd at the beautiful Brookside Country Club.

(Dorfman-Pacific Company).

Also we said a very hearty thank you to two term Chamber President

We also welcomed the newly sworn in Board Members: Stephanie

and longest-sitting Board Member, Mr. Rick Goucher. He is a role model

Banuelos (Croce and Company Accountancy Corporation), F.J. “Joe”

to what a community leader is all about. Thank you, Rick!

Dietrich IV (F.J. Dietrich & Company), Scott Grafius (Steele Insurance

We were also able to thank our Immediate Past President Judith Buethe (Judith Buethe Communications and my honorary BIG SIS)!

Agency), Bryan Meadows (Stockton Ports), Brian Petrovek (Stockton Heat) and Erin Guy Castillo (Parish Guy Castillo, PLC).

Judith has been a mainstay in both our community and Chamber and Each brings something special to the table and we all look forward to working with them.

we wish her the best!

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

A thank you to our Installation Dinner sponsors, the Brookside

the 2016-17 President Bakul Patel (Dorfman-Pacific Company) for

County Club staff, the Chamber Staff and all who attended who helped

his dedicated service, active involvement, and leadership during

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

this past year that offered some challenges. But he and his Executive

who will carry on a great 116 year Chamber tradition as we move the

Committee were able to guide us on a successful path to a great year.

entire community forward to even better days for all.

He has now become our Immediate Past President and will still be

Please help all of us here at YOUR CHAMBER by being involved–

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

not only to help your business but the community “Move Forward!”

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET BEA Year-End Review

Another exciting component of the program are the mock

The Business Education Alliance had another successful

interviews. This year, over 500 students with eight schools

year working with local schools and businesses. The program

interacted with over 70 business professionals in mock interviews.

provided opportunities for the business community to become

We anticipate even more schools participating this upcoming

directly involved with the schools and students. As a result, the

year. One teacher complimented the program with “This type of

students also benefitted by engaging with business professionals

experience is invaluable in the development of the skill set that is

through mock interviews, career panel presentations, and

inherently needed to be successful in the working world. Having

individual classroom presentations.

the students perform this complete process has given them, in my

The career presentations included various business industries

opinion, a leg up or advantage over those that have not experienced

such as healthcare, engineering, social services, legal professions,

the process. You really have helped to make a difference in these

transportation and logistics, business careers, and public service.

student’s lives!”

Business professionals shared their experience with the students on

You too can help make a difference by becoming involved. There

career paths, how a typical day looks, education requirements, and

are several ways you can participate throughout the school year.

training. The presentations were followed by a question and answer

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INTRODUCING

2017-18 President

DIANE VIGIL

By Ashley Stinson

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IANE VIGIL, DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS FOR THE NONPROFIT DAMERON HOSPITAL, WHERE SHE HAS

Having a trained, capable workforce is a point which Vigil is passionate about. Improving things like job skills, life skills, and

WORKED FOR TWENTY-NINE YEARS, WAS SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT FOR THE

literacy provides the community with a valuable resource. It gives the

STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON JUNE 22. In her position with

area a vibrant workforce which is ready and capable to take on the

Dameron Hospital, Vigil undertakes the fundraising and community

jobs that employers need them to do. Helping to provide a capable

outreach aspects of the organization. Vigil has already served on the

workforce is a job which the Chamber is uniquely positioned for with

Chamber Board's Executive Committee for four years, but as she

its outreach programs.

takes the reins, she brings a fresh perspective to the position, shaped by her community outreach background.

Vigil first joined the Chamber Board on the recommendation of a

“Most businesses rely on manpower,” Vigil noted. “So any investment that we make in manpower makes a difference.”

Looking ahead to her tenure as president, Vigil hopes that

high school friend of hers, Debbie Armstrong Bahler, who served as

she will be able to not only maintain the membership that the

2011-2012 Chamber President. Vigil eagerly accepted the invitation.

Chamber currently has, but to also find ways to increase it. With

“It was really a different type of board to be a part of, because it

her background in community outreach, Vigil hopes to spread

dealt more with the business community rather than the nonprofit

the word about the benefits that come with joining the Chamber,

community,” Vigil said. “So it was a big learning experience for me,

and encourage enthusiasm for the institution throughout the local

but it opened my eyes to a lot of what happens in our community,

business community. She wants to encourage awareness among

having to do with business. It’s been a really good experience.”

nonprofits that the Chamber can help support them, as well. To

Since joining the Chamber, Vigil has grown a deep respect for all the work the Chamber does in the community which, from the outside, seemed nearly invisible. As one example, the Chamber

encourage nonprofit membership, the Chamber has reduced fees for nonprofit organizations looking to join.

“My goal is to look at what we can do to communicate all that

has a Government Relations Council which reviews new bills

we are already doing for the business community, to increase our

which are being considered by State and Federal governments

membership, and to help people to understand the importance of

and assesses the impact that they will have on the local economy.

belonging to the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce,” said

The council debates the bills with an eye towards how local

Vigil. “Because without it, in my opinion, a lot of businesses would

businesses will be impacted, considers all sides of the issue, and

be at a lost. They might not realize what they lost, but they’d lose vital

makes a decision about whether or not to support proposed bills.

support to grow their business and protect it from over-legislation.”

Information that guided their decision are distributed to members

In a world where information is constantly flooding in, Vigil

of the Chamber to help them make well-educated decisions on

knows it can be challenging to make an organization stand out and

governmental matters when they vote.

catch people’s attention. She hopes to put her outreach background to

Another area which Vigil feels is vital for the Stockton

good use when it comes to getting attention and making businesses

community is job training. The Chamber is engaged with

and workers in the community aware of what the Chamber of

programs such as SCAP-SE (Stockton Chamber Apprentice

Commerce does and how it can help grow their business.

Program – Subsidized Employment) which help provide job

“The world’s changing, but we have to realize that some of these

training so that local businesses have a robust labor pool which

institutions we’ve had around for a long time like the Greater

can help them grow and run efficiently.

Stockton Chamber of Commerce, which has served the business

“We need a trained workforce, a viable workforce,” said Vigil. “That

community for over 100 years, have been steady, and they’ve

is a critical factor in attracting businesses and industries to our area.

been constant,” said Vigil. “It’s easy to overlook all the value of the

And the SCAP-SE program really allows people to get on-the-job

Chamber. I would like people to know how important it is, even

training and allows employers to bring on someone who will help

though we may take for granted that which we’ve had around for a

them grow their business at a reduced cost.”

long time and may not realize they are impacting our everyday life, they are.”

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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.

Ingersol Joins Kroloff Law Firm

Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Loan Officer Hiring

The law firm of Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson, founded in 1946,

Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly

is pleased to announce that Ki Ingersol has

owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp

joined the firm. Mr. Ingersol has practiced

(NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that

corporate law over the past three decades

Ki Ingersol

Michael Stevens

in the Bay Area. His current clients include small, medium, and large businesses, investors, and individuals.

Michael Stevens has joined the Bank as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.

He will be based out of the Stockton Branch.

Mr. Ingersol is a graduate of Harvard University, Harvard

Stevens brings over twelve years of commercial banking

Law School, and received his MBA at the Anderson School of

experience to Oak Valley. In his new role, he will help grow and

Management at UCLA.

maintain new and existing loan relationships.

Stevens attended California State University, Sacramento and

Special Exhibition on Stockton Chinatown Extended

by Popular Demand “Washington Street: The Heart and Soul of Stockton Chinatown,” a special exhibition at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum,

obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. In his free time, he enjoys spending time volunteering as a coach for youth sports and golfing. He currently resides in Elk Grove with his wife Brooke and their three children.

has proven so popular that it has been extended through Aug. 13. The

For more information, call 1.866.844.7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.

exhibit chronicles Sam Fow (Cantonese for “third city” or Stockton) from the early 1900s through redevelopment in the 1970s.

Stockton-San Joaquin Wins All-America City Honors

The San Joaquin County Historical Museum is located within

University of the Pacific’s efforts to improve literacy throughout the

Micke Grove Park at 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi. The museum

region helped boost Stockton-San Joaquin County to be named an

is open Wednesday through Sunday; closed Mondays and

All-America City for the fourth time.

Tuesdays and selected holidays. For more information, visit www.SanJoaquinHistory.org.

The announcement was made on June 16th during the National Civic League’s Grade-Level Reading Week in Denver, Colorado.

Stockton has won the All-America City Award three times before

Game Night at the Haggin Museum Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m.

– 1999, 2004 and 2015. Earlier in the week Pacific also received its fifth Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s Community Solutions Pacesetter Award.

Wordsmiths, detectives,

This year the National Civic League partnered with the Campaign for

and strategists pull up a chair and make a new friend at the

Grade-Level Reading and the All-America Awards focused on celebrating

Haggin Museum Game Night on July 6 at 7 p.m. Play old

communities leading the way to improve grade-level reading. Winners

school favorites like Scrabble, Clue, Battleship, and more.

had to have improved school readiness, attendance, learning and grade-

We can’t think of a better way to spend an evening with

level reading, as well as met the National Civic League’s key criteria of

friends and family! For more information call 209.940.6300 or

civic engagement and collaboration, inclusiveness and diversity.

visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

Stockton-San Joaquin County was one of 27 finalists across the country vying for the honor created by the National Civic League nearly 70 years ago to honor civic action, community problem-solving and progress in advancing early literacy.

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Growing Health Care in San Joaquin USA Healthcare in San Joaquin County is growing and rapidly changing

FROM THE

GOOD NEWS

healthcare “Smart Growth” development catalyst provides adjacent neighborhoods with opportunities to learn, earn

as the Traditionalist and Baby Boomer generations age and retire while

and live within a park-like setting which includes a nationally

young millennial families are formed and start to grow. All of this is

recognized World Peace Rose Garden.

in a state of flux as the Federal Government attempts to rationalize

Another example of successful teamwork between University Park, the City of Stockton, and San Joaquin, is the location of

Obama Care and Medicare.

Meanwhile, the medical professionals in our community “soldier

Vibra Healthcare. This new 50-bed facility will provide post

on,” providing excellent care today while preparing for the future

acute care services employing approximately 200 skilled workers.

healthcare needs of our growing communities.

The ability to recover locally with the Vibra medical business

Looking back for a moment at major changes was the location of the California Health Care Facility and opening of the crown jewel of the prison system in 2014 with an initial investment of $1 billion

model is important as our residents continue to age and need replacement of joints and organs.

Finally, senior care facilities are filling up fast. Working with

by the State of California. The Greater Stockton Chamber pulled the

the San Joaquin County Community Development Department

community together and made this location happen during economic

and Board of Supervisors, a new investment is anticipated in the

hard times. The economic impact of these healthcare jobs and wages

north Stockton area. This new 170 bed facility will provide long-

continues to drive the healthcare economy although few even know or

term care services with an estimated 60 employees.

think about the impact of this major employer.

Another important growing medical center in the heart of San

The Good News is that we are all living longer and healthier lives due to the growth of the health care industry through

Joaquin County’s medical district, south of St. Joseph’s Hospital

our educational institutions, medical care facilities, and the

and east of Dameron Hospital, is the University Park Campus. This

professionals that serve our community.

NEW MEMBERS Dentists Rommel Bal DDS INC 1545 Saint Marks Plz. Ste. 1 Stockton, CA 95207 Samra Low Orthodontics 1110 W Robinhood Dr. Stockton, CA 95207 Developmentally Disabled Services Valley Mountain Regional Center 702 N. Aurora St. Stockton, CA 95202 Financial Planning Primerica Financial Services 9845 Horn Rd., #180 Sacramento, CA 95827 Zyx Wealth 5250 Claremont Ave., #206 Stockton, CA 95207

Real Estate Investments & Management Matteucci & Associates Real Estate and Property Management 1919 Grand Canal Blvd. #C-5 Stockton, CA 95207 Event Planning J R Entertainment 10403 El Paso Wy. Stockton, CA 95209 Attorneys Blewet & Allen, Inc. 3255 W. March Ln., #210 Stockton, CA 95219

Answering Services Direct Line Tele Response 2423 W. March Ln. Stockton, CA 95207

Insurance New Life Insurance 343 E. Main St. 5th Flr., #506 Stockton, CA 95202

Mortgage Broker Movement Mortgage 3414 Brookside Rd., Ste. 300 Stockton, CA

Leap|Carpenter|Kemps Insurance Agency 3187 Collins Dr. Merced, CA 95348

Restaurants Mountain Mike’s Pizza 2828 Country Club Blvd.

Stockton, CA 95204

Yori Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. 111 North Market St., Ste. 300 San Jose, CA 95113

Employee Placement Marathon Staffing 2016 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA

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

Congratulations to the Leadership Stockton Class of 2017!!!

The Leadership Stockton Class of 2017 graduated in an evening

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

ceremony on Thursday, June 8 at the Hilton Stockton. We would

on Stockton and San Joaquin County. That is why Leadership

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

Stockton devoted an entire day to looking at the legislative

the last year.

process in Sacramento and its relationship with our region.

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

LEADERSHIP LEVEL FULL YEAR SPONSOR:

Flag City to pick up some Leadership Lodi class members and

Financial Center Credit Union

arrived in Sacramento at 9:15 a.m. To kick off the day the class

SESSION SPONSORS:

sat in on the Appropriations Hearing. It was a great look inside at

City of Stockton

San Joaquin County

all that goes into getting a law made.

Child Abuse Prevention Council - CAPC

San Joaquin County Sheriffs Dept.

Dorhmann Insurance Agency

SJ County Office of Education

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

Green Team San Joaquin

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

inner workings of the Capitol and our legislative system. The

Leadership Stockton Alumni Assoc.

The Haggin Museum

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

Visit Stockton

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

FRIENDS OF LEADERSHIP STOCKTON Michael Basso Class of 2014

Michael Mark Class of 2014

Joni Cannon Class of 2008

Brenda O’Reilly Class of 2005

Rames Creel Class of 2015

John O’Reilly Class of 2007

Greg Dohrmann Class of 2008

Bakul Patel Class of 2012

Michael P. Duffy Class of 1995

Justin Redman Class of 2011

Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman took the class

Jim Dugoni Class of 2011

Wes Rhea Class of 2004

on the Assembly floor and went over some of the issues she

Christeen Ferree Class of 2002

Luis Sanchez Class of 1983

is very passionate about. She then opened it up to questions

Frank Ferral

Lindy Turner-Hardin Class of 2001

from the class. Susan was very open and honest with the class

Erin Guy Castillo Class of 2015

Diane Vigil Class of 2013

about some hot button issues. You will be pleased to know that

Mark W. Herder Class of 1993

Douglass W. Wilhoit Jr.

Donnie M. Hernandez Class of 2013

Trevor Womack Class of 2011

James Hood Class of 2015

Nishka Yudnich Class of 1985

Loretta Lee Class of 2009

Moses Zapien Class of 2011

observed some of the great scenery and monuments at the Capitol.

After lunch the class ventured out to different committees and hearings on many different issues. Very interesting stuff.

After the committee meetings the class got a special treat.

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, 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.

If you would like information on sponsoring and supporting the 37th Annual Leadership Stockton Class, please visit www.leadershipstockton.com or contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

Class with Assemblymember Eggman

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications; Loretta Lee,Junior League of San Joaquin; Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design

Attending Ambassadors: Carla Little, River Fountain of Lodi/Cimino Care; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Chuck Bartman, The Record; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty Inc. / Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Isom Harrison, PMZ Real Estate; Jon Roof, The Record; Kellie Ryan, American Cancer Society; Kory Ley, American Cancer Society; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Patti Gulick, New Image Sign Co.; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Printing; Wes Rhea, Visit Stockton

Eden Park Playground

Rita’s of Stockton

BodyBliss Holistic Wellness Center

924 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, CA 95202

2829 W. March Ln. C-4, Stockton, CA 95219

1035 W. Robinhood Dr., #300 Stockton, CA 95207

BellaVista Cucina Italiana

Salon De Bellezza

110 N El Dorado St., Stockton, CA 95202

5940 Pacific Ave., Stockton, 95207

Health Management Team LLC

Brookdale Stockton

1035 W. Robinhood Dr., #302 Stockton, CA 95207

6725 Inglewood Ave., Stockton, CA 95207

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Stockton Beer Week (July 7-16) and Stockton Brew Fest (July 8)

Stockton Ambassador Program Become a Stockton Certified Tourism Ambassador. Learn how

Enjoy all that Stockton’s craft brew culture has to offer during

you can turn each visitor experience into a positive one while

Stockton Beer Week July 7-16. Special events will be featured

becoming a part of the exclusive CTA network. Classes are open

throughout the week at your favorite bars, pubs, and restaurants.

to all professions and those who are retired. Upcoming sessions:

Kick off the festivities with Stockton Brew Fest at the Stockton

Aug. 16 and Oct. 18. Learn more at StocktonAmbassadors.com.

Arena on July 8–tickets are on sale now! Go to StocktonBeerWeek.com

Contact megan@visitstockton.org or 209.938.1555

for more information.

with questions.

Stockton Savings Pass

Register for Stockton Arts Week (October 13-22)

The newly launched Stockton Savings Pass, a mobile coupon

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

book for residents and visitors, already features over $1,000 in deals

venues for Stockton Arts Week 2017.

and discounts from more than 30 local businesses! There is NO

If you or someone you know:

COST for businesses to participate and a portion of pass sales is

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has a venue and is willing to host an event during the week

given to local nonprofit organizations. There is an opportunity for

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is an artist who would like to participate

businesses to make a commission on passes they sell so don’t miss

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is a member of an arts organization or school who would

out on this amazing opportunity. Join the program and/or purchase

like to participate

your own pass by visiting StocktonSavingsPass.com. $25/year or $10/ten days. Questions: robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348

Please go to StocktonArtsWeek.com and register today.

Questions: robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348.

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought 2017 Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business people you know, then consider nominating them for this year’s

Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program 2017-2018 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our

prestigious ATHENA Awards. On Nov. 16, at a luncheon at

member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship

Stockton Golf & Country Club, we’ll honor an outstanding

opportunities for the upcoming year. This popular program

individual as our 2017 Stockton Chamber of Commerce

was created to give Chamber members an excellent way to

ATHENA recipient and another outstanding individual the

receive exposure throughout the year at a dramatic discount

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The

off normal pricing.

deadline for nominations is 3 p.m., Aug. 25.

These awards are presented to individuals in our community

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the events line up. The Chamber allows its members to

who strive toward the highest levels of professional

wisely choose a yearlong program that meets their marketing,

accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, demonstrate support

consumer exposure, and community involvement goals. Package

for the advancement of business and professional women, devote

prices enable sponsors to select from several marketing and

time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and

promotional opportunities at a significant savings.

open paths so that others may follow.

For more information and to download a nomination form visit

For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn,

www.StocktonChamber.org and click on the ATHENA Awards tab

Events Director, at 209.292.8423, or e-mail

in the Events dropdown menu. Or call 209.547.2770.

to tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

53rd Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue You won’t want to miss the 53rd year of one of our most popular events, the Industrial Technology Barbecue!! Don’t miss this festive fall get together honoring new and expanding

Family Owned & Operated

businesses in our county on Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. at the University

CONTINUING THE TRADITION STARTED BY MY FATHER IN 1954

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

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Robert P. Queirolo Never Forgotten

Thanks for awarding us in the Best of San Joaquin 6 Years in a Row!

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Plaza Waterfront Hotel.

Various Industrial Technology Barbecue sponsorship levels are available, and if you take action now, you’ll receive maximum marketing exposure in upcoming promotions. Act now and help us honor these great companies!

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

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Chamber Office Closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 a.m. @Stockton Chamber Conference Room Networking Mixer 5:15-7:15 p.m. @Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home 14165 Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA 95240

NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. (Except July 6) Contact the Chamber for location and time. networkforsuccess@stocktonchamber.org

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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. @Sky Zone 5358 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207

Liaison Committee Meets every second Tuesday at 8 to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.

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Valley Oak Dental Group

hat inspired the founding of Valley Oak Dental Group?

Valley Oak Dental Group was established in 1979 by a group of dentists dedicated to providing exceptional service and care to residents of Manteca, Stockton, Modesto, Lathrop, and surrounding areas.

What has made Valley Oak Dental Group successful?

Our doctors, hygienists, assistants, and support staff are passionate about dentistry and we believe that skills and compassion go hand-in-hand when providing exceptional patient care. Our dental professionals stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for our patients. Our doctors recognize that our patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in our team. That is just one reason why we value each and every patient relationship.

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What is the greatest challenge Valley Oak Dental Group has faced, and how did you overcome it?

We have faced various challenges throughout our history, but we remain committed to our mission and our patients.

What do you enjoy about doing business locally?

Most of our doctors and employees live in the community they serve and it is truly rewarding to be able to connect with people outside the office.

Our patients recognize us wherever we go and that helps us build our relationships even stronger. We also enjoy participating in local events and supporting local charities and causes.

What does the future hold for Valley Oak Dental Group?

The future is bright! We are finishing our extensive office remodel and would like our patients to come and see all the improvements that we have made. We also have recently welcomed a new associate to our general practice, Dr. Sharon Manaois.

Next month we will have a new Pediatric Dentist join our practice, Dr. Ami Maru. We are so excited to have both of these new doctors in our practice and can’t wait to see all the new patients that will be enjoying their services.

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Excellence in

LEADERSHIP CONGRATULATIONS TO DIANE VIGIL FOR BEING NAMED THE PRESIDENT FOR THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Diane currently serves as the Foundation Director for Dameron Hospital and has demonstrated excellence in leadership for over 29 years!

In her role as Dameron Hospital’s Foundation President, Diane has: • Organized 28 golf tournament fundraisers, 23 tennis tournament fundraisers and 9 crab feed fundraisers so Dameron can continue to provide quality service and health care to our community We thank you for your dedicated leadership and positive impact.

525 West Acacia Street Stockton, CA 95203 209-944-5550 DameronHospital.org