Port O Call - June 2017

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol. 63 No.2

JUNE 2017

www.stocktonchamber.org

BEST BUSINESS in the

Photo by: Kevin Richtik - Caroline Photography

32ND ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS BEST IN THE BUSINESS

CONTENTS From Your President

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From Your CEO

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News Briefs

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New Members

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Leadership Stockton

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May Mixer Photos

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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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DON’T MISS!

Programs and Public Policy 8 Cover Story

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JUNE

BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON

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11:30 a.m.

Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

JUNE

TRADESHOW MIXER

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5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

Theme: 70s Disco

26 Years of Economic Excellence

ON THE COVER

Business Awards Winners – Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Ted Wells, Trinchero Family Estates; W.A. Bill Fields, Surtec, Inc.; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; C. DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice; Dennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group; Deborah Bond, American Hearing Aids.

Not pictured - Tim Pasisz, Visit Stockton.

SAN JO AQUIN P ARTNERSHIP

Locating 420+ new/expanded projects creating more than 75,000 jobs

San Joaquin Partnership A private non-profit economic development corporation serving San Joaquin County

2800 West March Lane, Suite 470, Stockton, CA 95219-8220 • sanjoaquinusa.org • (209) 956-3380

www.stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL Wow. I know this is such a cliché comment, but here

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

goes: “How time flies when you are having fun.” I cannot believe I am writing my final PortOCall article. I cannot thank all the staff at the Chamber, especially our fearless

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, ACE Rail Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Community Business Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

209.292.8432

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428

leader, Doug Wilhoit, the Chamber Board of Directors,

BAKUL PATEL

and you, the members of this great Chamber, enough for your support and for believing in me.

I am so excited about our future leadership team and even more excited about our Installation Dinner on June 22 at the Brookside Country Club, where we install our 99th Chamber President, the one and only Diane Vigil, Executive Director for the Dameron Hospital Foundation. This past year, Diane and I have worked closely and I know you are in good hands and that she will do an absolute great job as your new President in 2017-2018.

Also, on June 1 at the Hilton Stockton, we will hold the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is one of my favorite events as it allows the Chamber to recognize Business Person of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, Business Employee of the Year, P3 Stewardship Award, FRESH Employer of the Year, Stockton Chamber Welcome Squad Ambassador of the Year, and Stockton Chamber Co-Liaison Ambassadors of the Year.

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 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Karina Meza 209.547.2770

"This past year, Diane and I have worked closely and I know you are in good hands and that she will do an absolute great job as your new President in 2017-2018."

In addition to the above, the Chamber recognizes members who have held continuous membership for 25, 50, and 75 years! Most of the people and companies being recognized I already know personally, and the ones I don’t I look forward to meeting you at the award ceremony and personally congratulating each and every one

BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436

of you for this wonderful achievement. By the way, the Annual Tradeshow Mixer is

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422

also on the same day, same place at 5 p.m. Come on down for a fun-packed evening

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427

and meet some great local businesses.

Finally, I very much look forward to serving you next year, as your Immediate Past

RECEPTIONIST Open

President and more importantly want to thank you all for being active members of this

PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770

wonderful Chamber and hope to see you in June at the Business Awards Luncheon, the

GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136

Tradeshow Mixer, and the Installation Dinner.

ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

209.988.5800

PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

209.466.9026

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

www.stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Each June, your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce celebrates local

businesses and people we are so lucky to have both in Stockton and

businesses, employees, and our volunteers

San Joaquin County who truly represent the totality of the local

who bring so much to our wonderful

business community.”

community at our Business Awards

DOUG WILHOIT

businesses. It truly represents the plethora of wonderful local

“There are so many points your Chamber could make of the value

Luncheon. Our Board of Directors,

of supporting local businesses of all sizes, but here are the top three:

members, and staff congratulate all of the

Firstly, local businesses are the largest employers nationally and in our

winners and thank them for their hard

community, providing the most jobs to you and your fellow residents.

work, dedication, and community pride. We also want to thank the

Secondly, local businesses are owned by people who live in this great

Hilton Stockton for hosting another year of the Business Awards

community and are less likely to leave and are more invested in the

Luncheon and the June Tradeshow Mixer. Both events are a great

community’s future. Thirdly: A growing body of economic research

example of the community coming together to celebrate all that we

shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs

have here in Stockton and San Joaquin County.

(many in our community today) and skilled workers are more likely

Many of you may read each November at Thanksgiving time The Record insert kicking off the “Christmas/Holiday Shopping Season

to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.”

Black Friday Section” that demonstrates the power and importance of “Shopping Local.” That brings me to the point that shopping local should not only be during the Holiday Season, but all year long.

For several years now, your Chamber has been honored to be asked to participate in the insert mentioned above and I thought I would “cut and paste” from a few of the past articles we did to demonstrate the importance of Shopping Local!

"It is true, here in Stockton and San Joaquin County—as it is nationwide— that where we shop, where we eat and where we have fun, helps to make our community home."

“Your 116-year-old, strong-and-getting-stronger Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been the most successful champion for

“We at your Chamber can’t fathom going out of town or to the

the betterment, promotion, and protection of all local businesses

impersonal internet when close to 100 percent of what you may desire

since Feb. 21, 1901 and that is why our members, board, and staff are

can be found right here at "home", carried by local stores and shops that

honored each year to be part of The Record special section that comes

are owned and staffed by members of your families, your neighbors

out just before what is known as “Black Friday” which kicks off the

and many of your friends.”

holiday shopping season.

Historically; this day had its earliest beginnings (albeit not under

“It is true, here in Stockton and San Joaquin County—as it is nationwide—that where we shop, where we eat and where we have

that title) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he moved

fun, helps to make our community “home.” All of the one of a kind

Thanksgiving to the last Thursday of the month (the year he did so

businesses here are an integral part if the character of Stockton

there were five Thursdays in November) to make the Christmas/

and San Joaquin County.” “It is also very important to note that all

Holiday shopping season one week longer. His intent was to turn

sales 365 days a year help not only the local businesses continue

those balance sheets of businesses into that positive black ink instead

their success and services but also fund much needed community

of the negative red ink.

services for all.” With that being said I shall leave you with this

“Also, each year The Record has its Best of San Joaquin Section

Chamber mantra: Shop till you drop while shopping Stockton and

honoring local businesses. There are winners from so many categories San Joaquin County first and always! and it is a great acknowledgement of the importance of local

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HELPING VALLEY BUSINESS GROW

Deep Roots ~ Strong Branches

866.844.7500 • www.ovcb.com Terry Remitz (center), with Oak Valley’s Mike Petrucelli, Commerical Loan Officer, 209.249.7370, and John Capri, Tracy Branch Manager, 209.249.7375

Oakdale • Sonora • Modesto • Turlock • Patterson Escalon • Ripon • Stockton • Manteca • Tracy

“I’m not just a number at Oak Valley, but a real person who gets quick action on requests. From the branch to the lending staff, everyone at the bank treats us so well. We appreciate the genuine interest they take in our business and people. They understand what we do and customize solutions to meet our diverse financial needs.”

-Terry Remitz, Travln Toys

Serving the Central Valley for Over 42 Years

Overhead Door Company of Stockton, Inc.

Residential · Commercial · Industrial

209.948.2704 • www.overheaddoorstockton.com www.stocktonchamber.org

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: GINNY & FRANK LUCAS ALLERGY ALERT: THIS IS NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT!

Why? You might ask. Why line dance?

Rule Number One in our Dance Hall

1. You don’t need a partner.

is: HAVE FUN! It’s not about getting it

2. It’s okay if you have two left feet.

right or doing it well. It’s about having

3. You’ll burn calories, increase metabolism, and

a good time with good people, doing

GINNY & FRANK LUCAS

Here are eight great reasons:

what’s good for you in time to good ol’

country music—which has a beat of its own and lyrics that are just plain down to earth. If there’s anything that helps you stop taking yourself and life too seriously, its country line dancing.

Forget hay fever because hey, line dancing’s an indoor sport.

And that’s nothing to sneeze at!

When our Pastor John asked members of the congregation for new ideas, Line Dancing sprang to our minds. He gave us a classroom of our own, which we fancied up with a western theme.

Some participants discovered aches or ailments that deterred them, but others have said they’ve had this or that condition improve since

improve circulation.

4. You’ll produce endorphins, for more physical and mental energy.

5. Learning steps/combinations/dances stimulates the brain and improves memory.

6. You’ll meet the nicest people imaginable. (Grumps don’t line dance…)

7. You’ll enjoy a great sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction.

8. You’ll laugh a lot, which reduces stress and slows the aging process.

Ginny Lucas is a consulting psychologist. Frank Lucas is a

they’ve been dancing. Our classes include men, women, couples, and

hypnotherapist. They are volunteer instructors who’ve line danced for

singles, who range in age from teens into their seventies.

many years with many different teachers throughout central CA. Their philosophy in this FREE class is, “If you’re having fun, you’re doing it right!”

For more details, call 209.477.5408 or email docgin@egreen.net.

Don't miss the next FRESH meeting: Thursday, June 15, 9 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room RSVP attendance to gogreen@stocktonchamber.org

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Service & Installation of All makes and models.

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ABC NorCal

Healthy Air Living

American Recycling

PG&E

CalSheets

Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Carpenters Local Union 152

San Joaquin Council of Governments

City of Stockton

San Joaquin County Public Works

Collins Electrical Co.

Stockton Area Water Suppliers

Dorfman Pacific

Sims Metal Management Surtec

Every month, thousands of issues of Port O Call are directly mailed to Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce members and area business leaders. This direct mailing ensures that the region’s best, brightest, and most important business leaders see Port O Call – and its advertisers.

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The City of Stockton Economic Development Department is committed to creating employment opportunities by attracting new businesses, maintaining a healthy business environment for existing businesses, and assisting entrepreneurs in developing a successful business.

Stockton Port of

Design by Never Boring 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 124A; Stockton, CA 95203 1016 14th St., Modesto, CA 95354

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.

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.

Your community’s nonprofit hospice, providing compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay since 1979.

The 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. Funds are provided in the form of a grant with no repayment expected.

The Community Hospice Difference Comprehensive support and care for patients and families 24/7 Admissions 7 days a week

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

Alexander Cohen Hospice House, the only hospice inpatient facility serving San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, 16 beds 2431 W. March Lane, Suite 100, Stockton, CA 95207 209.477.6300 | hospiceheart.org CA100000783 | CA100000613 CommunityHospiceCV www.stocktonchamber.org

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BEST BUSINESS in the

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce will recognize outstanding businesses and individuals at its 32nd

By Jacqui D. Sinarle

on the proper preparation, products, and

largest sporting event in Stockton’s history,

procedures of polishing concrete.”

the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball

Honored as Small Business Person of the

Regionals,” said Pasisz. “It takes a large team

Annual Business Awards Luncheon on

Year is Deborah Bond, licensed hearing

to put on these events, and we’ve shown the

June 1.

dispenser and owner of American Hearing

country we can do it well.”

The Chamber’s Business Person of the Year is W.A. “Bill” Fields. Fields

Aids in Stockton.

After successfully managing her business

Trinchero Family Estates is being recognized with the Green Policies Practices

is president of Surtec, Inc., which

through the economic recession and growing

develops and manufactures high

it steadily in the past several years, Bond

quality, effective cleaning and coating

reflected, “I believe the secret of my success

leader in sustainable farming, waste reduction

chemicals, equipment, and programs for

has been in surrounding myself with great

and recycling, water conservation,

the maintenance industry, and received

people. I have a fabulous staff, a supportive

energy efficiency with environmentally

the Business of the Year in San Joaquin

family, and friends who have advised and

friendly efforts. The family-owned winery’s

award presented by Assemblywoman

guided me along the way.”

recent Lodi facility expansion included energy

Susan Eggman of the 13th Assembly

The Chamber’s Business Employee of the

Purchasing (P3) Stewardship award.

Trinchero Family Estates is an industry and

efficient components such as LED lighting,

District and a California Green Business

Year is Tim Pasisz, Director of Sports &

variable frequency drives, and efficient HVAC

certification bestowed by the Greater

Tourism Development with Visit Stockton.

systems, which have produced significant

Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Pasisz has brought new youth, amateur, and

energy savings.

An innovative, hands-on leader, Fields added, “Recently I put together a concrete polishing training outline and conducted workshops to train end users 10 PORT CALL

collegiate sports, and a number of special events to Stockton.

“My greatest achievement has involved being part of the team that hosted the

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber’s FRESH Employer of the Year award goes to Community Hospice for promoting employee health throughout the year.

The organization’s wellness events have

“As liaison ambassador I have enjoyed

included an employee health fair, a Farm

meeting long-term Chamber members that I

Fresh Fridays wellness campaign that

had not personally met before,” Goldstrand

provides employees with easy access to

noted. “I also enjoyed learning more about

healthy fruits and vegetables, and a weight

their businesses and the challenges they have

loss competition in which 63 employees lost a

operating in today’s economic environment.”

combined total of 382.7 pounds. Community

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton

Hospice also offers a cash incentive for

Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. Cost to

annual primary care preventive visits; hosts

attend the celebration is $40 per person,

free Yoga and Zumba classes; subsidizes

prepaid reservations only. For tickets, visit

the cost of healthy cafeteria lunches; and

stocktonchamber.org/business-awards or call

contributes toward employee participation

209.547.2770.

in marathons, charity and health awareness runs and walks, and gym memberships.

Gloria Blaine, owner of Basket Caravan

The Chamber will also recognize businesses celebrating 25, 50, and 75-year

W.A. Bill Fields, Surtec, Inc.

Deborah Bond, American Hearing Aids

Ted Wells, Trinchero Family Estates

Tim Pasisz, Visit Stockton

C. DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice

Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan

Dennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group

Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated

anniversaries as Chamber members.

Gourmet Gifts and past Welcome Squad chair, is the Stockton Chamber Welcome Squad Ambassador of the Year.

“Meeting and greeting members and helping them to celebrate their successes and milestones have been my greatest achievements this year,” Blaine observed. “In addition, being a Welcome Squad member allowed me the opportunity to visit and learn about many types of businesses that I never knew existed.”

Receiving recognition as Stockton Chamber Co-Liaison Ambassadors of the Year are Dennis J. Goldstrand, founder and owner of Goldstrand Planning Group, and Susan Cruz, owner of Cruz Integrated

25-YEAR MEMBERS Acura of Stockton Bank of Stockton-Quail Lakes Cherokee Freight Lines East Bay Municipal Utility District Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council HCS Engineering, Inc. Housing Authority County of San Joaquin JM Eagle Neptune Society of Northern California Sims Metal Management San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. Craig V. Sands Accountancy Corporation Sust Manufacturing Co., Inc. Valley Yellow Pages Wardell & Rall Accountancy Corp.

50-YEAR MEMBERS BAC Community Bank - Cal Weber Chicago Title Dameron Hospital Association Humphreys University

(who is being honored for the second consecutive year).

Both Goldstrand and Cruz have completed significant numbers of membership surveys and effectively shared Chamber programs and services with members.

75-YEAR MEMBERS Chapel Of The Palms Chase Chevrolet Collins Electrical Co., Inc.

Thanks to the following sponsors: PLATINUM Dameron Hospital Financial Center Credit Union Port of Stockton Sutter Gould Medical Foundation GOLD San Joaquin Delta College Surtec, Inc. SILVER Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank JaniTek Cleaning Solutions The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County Visit Stockton TABLE SPONSOR Humphreys University www.stocktonchamber.org

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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.

Herum\Crabtree\Suntag Adds New Attorney

Stephanie E. Sakai

Central Valley Cyber Security Summit Datapath to host the Central Valley Cyber Security Summit on

Stephanie E. Sakai has joined the

June 22, 2017 in Modesto. The summit will bring together cyber

Stockton law firm of Herum\Crabtree\

security experts to discuss how the threat of cyber-attacks can be

Suntag as an associate attorney. Ms. Sakai

reduced and prepared for. As the demand for information and

graduated from University of California

technology grows, so does the vulnerabilities to our financial

San Diego in 1992. Ms. Sakai then earned

institutions, public infrastructure and private businesses.

her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1995.

Leaders in business, education, and government as well as those managing IT and technology will gather to learn how to

Prior to joining Herum\Crabtree\Suntag, Ms. Sakai worked as a

prevent, detect, and remediate cyber-attacks.

contract attorney for a San Joaquin law firm, where she focused on

Admissions is free, but registration is required, space is

transactional and employment law and corporate law. At Herum\

limited. Event registration gives access to the summit, insightful

Crabtree\Suntag, Ms. Sakai’s practice focuses on transactional and

education materials, and lunch. Visit cvcybersecuritysummit.com

employment law with an emphasis on complex business and real

for more information.

estate transactions and employee policies and dispute resolution.

NEW MEMBERS Personal Trainers Health Management Team, LLC 1035 W. Robinhood Dr., #302 Stockton, CA 95207

Restaurants Breadfruit Tree Too 5646 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95207

Advertising & Marketing Excelerate 1325 H St. Modesto, CA 95354

Legal Services Harris, Perisho & Riuz 3439 Brookside Rd., Ste. 210 Stockton, CA 95219

Advertising/Outdoor Stott Outdoor Advertising 1145 N. California St., #201 Stockton, CA 95202

Beauty Salons Salon De Bellezza 5940 Pacific Ave., Ste.C Stockton, CA 95207

Training Agencies California Human Development 2895 TeePee Dr. Stockton, CA 95205

Non-profit, California Apartment Association 516 W. Shaw Ave., #200 Fresno, CA 93704

Telecommunications Wave Business 1732 Fiora Pl. Manteca, CA 95337

Social Service Organizations Catholic Charities 1106 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA 95202

Legal Services; ID Theft Shield LegalShield 4777 Grouse Run Dr., #239 Stockton, CA 95207

Alternative Health Services Bodybliss Holistic Wellnes Center 1035 W. Robinhood Dr., #300 Stockton, CA 95207

Employment - Disabled Person Centered Services 4155 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA 95204

Food Services Green Papaya Restaurant 7840 N. West Ln., D4 Stockton, CA 95210

Dentists Rommel Bal DDS INC 1545 Saint Marks Plz., Ste. 1 Stockton, CA 95207

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Indivisible

FROM THE

GOOD NEWS

By the end of the week, the climate had changed and Congress

Did you know that all congressional sessions open with the recital

had negotiated, passed and the President had signed a $1.1 trillion five month Federal budget. Not only that, the house

of the Pledge?

For the past 17 years the members of the San Joaquin Council of Governments (COG) have been indivisible in organizing and

had sent a revised health care package to the Senate.

San Joaquin’s ability to bring together the public and private

executing a “One Voice” trip to Washington D.C. to attract Federal

sectors in a well-organized consistent, effort has paid off in the past

matching funds to critical city and county transportation projects.

with over $800 million in highway and bridge improvements.

If you believed breaking news during the first week in

This consistency of indivisible collect partnership efforts

May, COG’s One Voice team was f lying into a shutdown of

in the face of uncertainty is the hallmark of COG’s educating

Washington D.C. At that moment the media portrayal of our

Washington to the needs of our communities. This consistent

nation’s leadership was that of polarized Congress and President

ability to continuously tell a positive story of our community’s

that said a shutdown would be a good idea.

vision for a better economic future is essential no matter what

However, this public-private COG partnership ventured across the nation into this threatening political standoff to tell our story and ask for support from our Federal partners.

the political or economic situation.

The one clear message we got from Congress and agency heads is that the new administration is going to work first to with public-private partnerships like ours who are ready, willing and indivisible.

INTRODUCING

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Employer Transportation Benefits • Provide more parking space for your clients • Demonstrate company support of work-life balance • Enhance your corporate image as environmentally and employee-friendly

sanjoaquinRTD.com/employerpass (209) 467-6625

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PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY: KEVIN RICHTIK – CAROLINE PHOTOGRAPHY – OWNER/HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

CASE STUDY: CROWN ENTERPRISES GOAL: A team portrait for use in client proposals and marketing.

CONSIDERATIONS: Local team members could not all be photographed at the same time. In addition, a team member lives on the east coast and could not be photographed in Stockton.

SOLUTION: Each local team member was photographed at our studio using consistent lighting and posing. Then we provided directions to an east coast professional photographer to use in photographing the out of town team member. Finally, we used our digital retouching skills to combine the images into a cohesive group portrait.

RESULT: Crown Enterprises, a local IT services Support Team, can present clients with proposals that highlight their strong team based approach. A secondary benefit is that the portrait can be adjusted to reflect any future changes to their organization.

1755 W. Hammer Ln., #3 – Stockton • 209-477-4363

Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

www.stocktonchamber.org

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Health Care Session

After a great lunch, the class heard from Benjamin D. Wiederhold,

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

M.D., FACEP, FAAEM, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine

Session Sponsor: St. Joseph’s Medical Center/Dignity Health

from St. Joseph’s Medical Center all about Emergency Medicine in

Health Care continues to be a topic that impacts each and every one of us. Each year, Leadership Stockton takes a look at the challenges and successes in health care throughout San Joaquin County.

The day began at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center with a

Stockton and all the great things St. Joseph’s Emergency Room does to set them apart.

The day ended with a tour of St. Joseph’s Medical Center. The class got an all-access tour of the wonderful facility.

panel discussion from: Natalie Pettis, Director of Marketing

A BIG thank you to all the speakers who took the time out of their

Communications at St. Joseph’s Medical Center; Diane Vigil,

busy schedules to come and speak with the class. Thank you to the St.

Director of Foundation and Community Benefit at Dameron

Joseph Medical Center for hosting the session and to class members

Hospital Foundation; Michael Rehbein, M.D., APIC Outpatient

Lindsay Bureaux and Mary Cervantes for setting everything up.

Services at Kaiser Permanente; and David Culberson, Chief Executive Officer at San Joaquin General Hospital.

The panelists gave a glimpse into each of their organizations and then shared their opinions on the state of health care with the class.

Leadership Stockton Accepting Applications for the 2017-2018 Class Leadership Stockton, California’s oldest adult community leadership

The class then asked many questions. Each panelist was very open

program is accepting applications for the Class of 2017-18. Tuition for the

and the discussion was very lively and informational.

11-month program is $1,000. The application deadline is June 9.

Following the panel was a presentation from Health Careers

Selection involves a written application and personal interview.

Academy. Traci Miller, the Principal of Health Careers Academy

The selection process will identify approximately 26 applicants to be

(HCA), and a panel of her students joined us and shared the

chosen to attend the program to represent a cross-section of the greater

mission of HCA. The students also shared their stories and their

Stockton community.

goals with the class. What an impressive group of kids!

Then the class got to hear from fellow class member Kristi Halva,

For information or an application, visit www.leadershipstockton.com, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423, or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

RN, West Region Business Development Director for Kindred Health Services about Home Health Care. It was very informational and will be an expanding part of the Health Care landscape with the aging of our population.

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Introducing the Stockton Savings Pass

Stockton Beer Week (July 7-16) and Stockton Brew Fest (July 8) Don’t worry, beer lovers, because

Visit Stockton is excited to offer

local businesses the chance to get in on the ground floor of our

Stockton Beer Week is back for a sixth

newest promotion. The Stockton Savings Pass is a mobile coupon

year! Once again, Stockton Beer Week

system that gives you the opportunity to share deals and discounts

Brew Fest kicks off the fun on July 8

directly to your customers via their smart phones. There is no

at the Stockton Arena. Games, music,

cost for businesses to participate. Your business benefits from the

food vendors, and delicious craft beer from 30 breweries await. Tickets

marketing power and reach of Visit Stockton. In addition, we will

are on sale now, so get yours before it sells out. Purchase online at

also have an opportunity for your business to make a commission

StocktonBeerWeek.com or at the Stockton Arena box office.

on any passes you help sell.

The pass is open to all businesses: shopping, dining, recreation,

The adventure continues at your favorite local bars, restaurants, and pubs July 7 through 16 as they offer beer-related specials and

attractions, bars/pubs, sports, etc., in the greater Stockton area.

events. The popular Brews & Shoes run/walk at Lincoln Center

There is no risk for you to be a part of the Stockton Savings Pass, so

returns this year along with other tap takeovers, beer pairings,

let’s get started!

and more. Keep up on all things beer on the Stockton Beer Week

Join the program today by visiting StocktonSavingsPass.com. If you have any questions, email robyn@visitstockton.org or

Facebook page and see which businesses are participating at StocktonBeerWeek.com.

call 209.636.4348.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio; Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Deitra Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group; Dr. Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometry; Laura Pinkerton, Citizens Business Bank; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County; Victor Randolph, Never Boring

Attending Ambassadors: Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Henry Peralta, Stockton Auto Glass; Katherine Edens, University of the Pacific; Kory Ley, American Cancer Society; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Lydia Longosco, Mind Gate Productions; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Sandeep Bhatia, Home Instead; Terri Manley, Stop the Presses

Central Valley Physical Therapy

Stockton Ports at Banner Island Ballpark

4343 Pacific Ave., Ste. B-1, Stockton, CA 95207

404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95203

Cal Tire and AutoWorks

Humphreys University Stockton Campus

2710 Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95207

6650 Inglewood Ave., Stockton, CA 95207

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Annual Installation Dinner 2017 One of the highlights of our year is the Chamber’s Annual

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

Installation Dinner. Join us on June 22 as we gather at the

businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities

Brookside Country Club to thank Bakul Patel of Dorfman Pacific,

for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to give

Co., Inc. for his outstanding performance as Chamber President

Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout

from 2016-2017, and to welcome Diane Vigil of Dameron Hospital

the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

Foundation, as our 2017-2018 President. The evening will include

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the

an installation ceremony of our new Board Members and Officers

event’s line-up, allowing its members to wisely choose a yearlong

and the presentation of awards.

program that meets their marketing, consumer exposure, and

No host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45

community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors to

p.m. Reservations are required and space is limited. Sponsorships

select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at

are still available. For more information, call Timm Quinn at

significant savings.

209.292.8423 or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

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

Installation Dinner 2017 Sponsors Platinum Sponsors: Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Kaiser Permanente Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College Gold Sponsors: F&M Bank Moss Adams, LLP United Way of San Joaquin County Silver Sponsors: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. JaniTek Cleaning Solutions St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton East Water District The Record/San Joaquin Media Group

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

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the following companies for their year round support of the Chamber Taking Care of Business Sponsors 2016-2017 A.G. Spanos Companies ACE Rail BAC Community Bank Chevron Corporation Delta Sierra Beverage DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. F&M Bank Financial Center Credit Union JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Kaiser Permanente Lodi Health Moss Adams, LLP Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton East Water District The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Valley First Credit Union Visit Stockton

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Business Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

Tradeshow Mixer 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton Theme: 70s Disco Leadership Stockton Closing Session 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Graduation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room 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., Speaker: TBA @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room Installation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Brookside Country Club 3603 St. Andrews Dr., Stockton

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