Port O Call - June 2018

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol. 65 No. 2

www.stocktonchamber.org

JUNE 2018

STATE OF THE

Photo by Kevin Richtik of Caroline Photography

2018

BUSINESS AWARDS

CONTENTS

10 DON’T MISS!

From Your President

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33RD ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS

From Your CEO

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11:30 a.m.

Leadership Stockton

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@ Hilton Stockton

Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

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Cover Story 10 Visit Stockton

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News Briefs 14

JUNE BUSINESS SHOWCASE AND TRADESHOW MIXER 5 – 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton

New Members

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Programs and Public Policy

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May Mixer Photos

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FRESH EVENT

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7:30 a.m.

Ribbon Cuttings

Events 17 Calendar 18

ON THE COVER: 2018 Business Award Recipients Back Row (Left to Right): Petr Vanicky, Golden Bear Insurance Company; Ron Crookham, Dart Container Corporation; Roy Nightengale, 105-9 The Bull; Linda Guinn, CB Merchant Services; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton

2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

@ Dameron Hospital Annex 425 West Acacia St., Stockton, 95203 (See page 15 for details)

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Front Row: Bob Young, World Financial Group – Transamerica; Lynda Winter, Great Spectacles Not Pictured: Bob & Casey Tanon, GymStars Gymnastics

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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.

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” –Rabindranath Tagore

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

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

Stockton Chamber of Commerce. I can’t write my last column

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

without offering another personal story.

VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail

DIANE VIGIL

VICE PRESIDENT Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Grimbley Coleman Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Keller Williams Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Justin Redman, F&M Bank Bob Young, World Financial Group – Transamerica CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

It truly has been a joy to serve as Board President of the Greater

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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

Over 30 years ago I attended a Women’s Conference through my church. We were fairly new to the church, so this was an opportunity

to get to know the women better and with four children at home a weekend away sounded pretty good. During all the meals there was a person at the table who was identified as the server with a variety of vehicles, a dot underneath your plate or the handle of the water pitcher pointed towards you. I was the server for every meal. One of the ladies after this kept occurring offered to do it, but I said no, obviously God was trying to teach me something.

After that experience, I knew my place was to serve. What I didn’t fully realize at the time was that a true leader is a servant first. Preparation met opportunity at the Chamber.

The opportunity to serve in this capacity over the last year was one not sought nor anticipated. That in itself has been the joy of representing the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. It is time now to pass the baton to the elegant, smart, and dedicated Deitra Kenoly. We have grown together in our Chamber duties and I consider her a valued friend. Deitra will take the Chamber to another level bringing her years of experience with advertising, sales, budgets, management, and now as President & Publisher of The Record.

She is also a hometown girl who loves this community.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

Our members can be confident the staff at the Chamber works tirelessly on their behalf. We

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433

have an incredibly active Chamber of Commerce, I hear over and over again how different our

SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Ana Alfaro 209.292.8426 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136

Chamber is compared with other communities. This can be attributed to the leadership of our CEO, Douglass Wilhoit. His team approach works and you can feel it every time you enter the offices-each staff member is valued and appreciated for their contribution to our mission. We, as the Board of Directors, are grateful for all they do for our membership and the integrity of the organization. Speaking of the Board of Directors, it has been an honor to serve with you.

Now to the members and those of you out there thinking of joining the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. We are committed to ensuring you are served and commerce thrives in our community. No one at your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce takes you for granted and I would suggest you not take the Chamber for granted either. As I said in my first message to our members and community: I am convinced no man or woman– or business–can successfully be an island unto themselves.

Thank you for your support and kind words over the past year. I appreciate Dameron Hospital leadership allowing me to represent them and fulfill my responsibilities to the

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enough how blessed I have been to work alongside him this year. Count it all joy!

Footnote: After finishing this column I took a little walk to Dameron where I found a Stockton Rocks with the saying, “Share Joy”. Let's all share a little joy with your customers, co-workers,

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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those you love, and strangers you encounter. Makes me happy just thinking about it. www.stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Each June, your Greater Stockton Chamber

DOUG WILHOIT

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

of Commerce celebrates local businesses,

honoring local businesses. There are winners from so many

employees, and our volunteers who bring so

categories and it is a great acknowledgement of the importance of

much to our wonderful community at our

local businesses. It truly represents the plethora of wonderful local

Business Awards Luncheon. Our Board of

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

Directors, members, and staff congratulate all

and San Joaquin County who truly represent the totality of the local

of the winners and thank them for their hard

business community.

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

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

Stockton for hosting another year of the Business Awards Luncheon and the

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

June Tradeshow Mixer. Both events are a great example of the community

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

coming together to celebrate all that we have here in Stockton and San

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

Joaquin County.

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

Many of you may read The Record’s “Christmas/Holiday Shopping Season

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

/ Black Friday Section” insert each November around Thanksgiving that

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

demonstrates the power and importance of “Shopping Local.” That brings

shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs

me to the point that shopping local

(many in our community today)

should not only be during the Holiday

and skilled workers are more likely

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!

“Your 117-year-old, strong-and-

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.’ All of the one of a kind businesses here are an integral part if the character of Stockton and San Joaquin County.

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

“We at your Chamber can’t fathom going out of town or to the impersonal internet when close to 100 percent of what you may desire can be found right here at ‘home,’ carried by local stores and shops that

getting-stronger Greater Stockton

are owned and staffed by members

Chamber of Commerce has been

of your families, your neighbors,

the most successful champion for

and many of your friends.”

the betterment, promotion, and protection of all local businesses since Feb. 21, 1901 and that is why our members, board, and staff are

“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

honored each year to be part of The Record special section that comes fun, helps to make our community ‘home.’ All of the one of a kind out just before what is known as ‘Black Friday’ which kicks off the

businesses here are an integral part of the character of Stockton and

holiday shopping season."

San Joaquin County.”

“Historically, this day had its earliest beginnings (albeit not under that

“It is also very important to note that all sales 365 days a year help

title) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he moved Thanksgiving to

not only the local businesses continue their success and services but

the last Thursday of the month (the year he did so there were five Thursdays

also fund much needed community services for all.” With that being

in November) to make the Christmas/Holiday shopping season one week

said, I shall leave you with this Chamber mantra: Shop till you drop

longer. His intent was to turn those balance sheets of businesses into positive

while shopping Stockton and San Joaquin County first and always!

black ink instead of the negative red ink."

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Health Care Session

After a great lunch, the class heard from Val Passetti, RN, Dameron

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

Emergency Department and Lilia Padilla, RN, Stroke Coordinator,

Session Sponsor: Dameron Hospital

about Emergency Medicine in Stockton and all the great things that Dameron does to set them apart.

Health Care continues to be a topic that impacts each and every one of

The day ended with a tour of Dameron Hospital. The class got an

us, and each year Leadership Stockton takes a look at the challenges and

all-access tour of the wonderful facility.

successes in health care throughout San Joaquin County.

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

The day began at the Dameron Hospital Annex with a panel discussion from: Dr. Bradley Reinke, Chief Medical Officer at Dameron

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

Hospital; Donald J. Wiley, President & CEO at Dignity Health/St.

Dameron Hospital for hosting the session and to Chamber President

Joseph’s Medical Center; Dr. Michael Rehbien, Assistant Physician-In-

Diane Vigil for coordinating the classes visit.

Chief, Clinic Operations at Kaiser Permanente; and David Culberson,

Leadership Stockton Accepting Applications for the 2018-2019 Class

Chief Executive Officer at San Joaquin General Hospital. The panelists

Leadership Stockton, California’s oldest adult community leadership

gave a glimpse into each of their organizations and then shared their

program, is accepting applications for the Class of 2018-19. Tuition for

opinions on the state of health care with the class. The class then asked

the 11-month program is $1,000. Applications deadline is June 8, 2018.

many questions. Each panelist was very open and the discussion was

Selection involves a written application and personal interview.

very lively and informational.

The selection process will identify approximately 26 applicants to

Following the panel was a presentation from Health Careers Academy.

be chosen to attend the program; representing a cross-section of the

Aaron Mata, the Principal of Health Careers Academy (HCA), and a

greater Stockton community.

panel of his students joined us and shared the mission of HCA. The

For information or an application please visit

students also shared their stories and their goals with the class, what an

www.leadershipstockton.com or call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423

impressive group of young adults!

or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS Planes, Trains and Automobiles Regional Infrastructure Projects Are Key to Future Growth

improving transit through bridge, road, and ticket fees as well as tolls to

You may remember the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles

repair and build more capacity without addressing the need to put job

The Northern California Megaregion is continuing down this path by

released in 1987 about every indignity that modern travel can inflict.

expansion where affordable housing can be built. Measure 3 on the June

This movie came to mind when I read that Stockton (#1) and

Ballot in the nine county Bay Area will raise over $4.45 Billion by 2025 for

Modesto (#2) have become the nation’s capitals of super commuting.

transit improvements, but will not put jobs and affordable homes together.

I see a similar jobs/home imbalance inflicted on our hardworking

The Good News is that San Joaquin County has worked hard in the past to create communities that provide jobs, schools, recreation,

residents each day.

Over 28,500 super commuters navigate 70 miles or more one way each

and affordable housing in walkable and bikeable distances. Mountain

work day, and this number is continuing to grow. ACE Train ridership

House, Brookside, Spanos Park, and Woodbridge by Del Web are

has doubled to over 1.3 million annually in the last five years. Each of

now mature planned communities while River Islands of Lathrop and

these super commutes limits the quality of life in our communities.

Tracy Hills are becoming the next planned communities that bring

Although, these commuters bring back over $4.5 billion in annual wages

jobs and homes together.

What is needed is for Bay Area employers to build corporate campuses

into our economy.

The goal of having a job and home together and eliminating

that match jobs to affordable housing. Let’s all focus our efforts to attract

commutes outside of San Joaquin County has become nearly impossible

major employers to planned communities by telling our elected leaders

as the prices of homes skyrocket while jobs continue to grow in central

that we need more than improved transit. We need real incentives to

locations like Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay.

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2018 BUSINESS AWARDS

By Jordan Severns

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ocal businesses both flavor and feed the City of Stockton,

awards are given to individuals who play

giving it a unique identity while also allowing it to grow.

a major role in raising awareness of and

Whether via financial donations, job opportunities, community

participating in Chamber events such as

services, or something else entirely, the entrepreneurs who run

ribbon cuttings and mixers, welcoming

these companies are an absolutely vital part of making Stockton

new members to the Chamber, and, in

what it is. That’s why, every year, the Stockton Chamber of

Cathy Douma

the words of Bob Young “promoting

Commerce puts on the Business Awards Luncheon, which

this wonderful community we live in.” He adds that such events

celebrates these men and women who don’t get the recognition

provide networking opportunities for business owners, as well as

they deserve on a day-to-day basis.

the chance to make lasting friends.

This year’s luncheon, which will be held on June 7 at

“The Chamber is one of those

the Hilton on Grand Canal Boulevard, will recognize

organizations that the more you put

businesspeople for accomplishments including environmental

into it the more you receive back,” said

awareness, improving employee health, and their dedication to

Nightengale, and of his peers added that,

strengthening the Chamber of Commerce and its relationship with the Stockton community.

Representing the latter accomplishment are Bob Young of World Financial Group-Transamerica, Cathy Douma of Minutemen Press, and Roy Nightengale of 105-9 The Bull, who won the Stockton Chamber Welcome Squad Ambassador,

“the Ambassadors I work with are a group Roy Nightengale

of very dedicated and hard working people and I am fortunate to be a part of the team.”

But the Chamber would be nothing without the businesses it exists to support; people like Bob and Casey Tanon, recipients of 2018’s Business Persons of the Year Award. The pair have been serving the Stockton community for nearly twenty years

Bob Young Stockton Chamber Special Volunteer, and Stockton Chamber

through GymStars Gymnastics, a gymnasium offering karate

Liaison Ambassador awards, respectively (Nightengale also

care services. The business started as hobby, when Bob and Casey

won the Sam and Cindy Overall Volunteer of the Year!) These

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and gymnastics classes, as well as play nights, birthdays, and day “decided the community needed a second choice” for children’s

gymnastics, and it turned out the community agreed! It blew up

Another way of making Stockton stronger

almost immediately, and within a few years it became their full-

is to make it healthier, which is why Dart

time jobs.

Container Corporation and Golden Bear Insurance have received the P3 Stewardship

Since 1999, the Tanons have served an estimated 50,000 children

award and the FRESH Employer of the

in their classes (more than 100,000 if you include play nights, birthdays, and field trips), offering a safe and nurturing space for children to exercise and play. Many of these children have gone on

Year award respectively. The P3 (Policies,

Ron Crookham, Dart Container Corporation

Practices, and Procedures) award recognizes the Dart Corporation’s efforts in facilitating

to work for GymStars, and to have successful athletic careers.

the growth of foam recycling; over the

“We’re very surprised and very, very happy about it,” Bob said

years they have recycled approximately

about receiving the award. “We feel privileged to be serving the

600,000 pounds of foam and turned them

Stockton community, especially the children.”

into picture frames sold across California.

GymStars has become a large endeavor with locations all over the country, and the Tanons also opened Rita’s Italian Ice of

Casey and Bob Tanon

The FRESH award honors Golden Bear’s

Petr Vanicky,

commitment to employee fitness through

Golden Bear Insurance

expansive on-site fitness facilities and

Stockton, which they recently sold, although

restaurants that serve healthy foods, as well as programs that

Bob intends to work closely with the new

incentivize healthy lifestyles for its employees. So, come to the

management for the immediate future.

Hilton on June 7 and enjoy an afternoon celebrating the winners

This year’s award for Small Business Person of the Year went to Lynda Winter of Great Spectacles, who has been providing

and the community they have committed themselves to improving, as well as the Chamber’s longtime 25, 50, and 75 year Members.

Luncheon tickets are $40 per person by May 31, and $45 each

optometry to Stockton since 1991 when she

thereafter. For more information and to purchase tickets visit

overcame a hard-to-find location through

www.stocktonchamber.org/business-awards or call 209.547.2770.

word of mouth resulting from stellar Lynda Winter customer service. The business only continues to flourish, and Great Spectacles was recently recognized as one of America’s

2018 BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSORS

finest optical retailors by INVISION, a magazine for eye

PLATINUM SPONSORS: California Water Service Co. Dameron Hospital Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton

care professionals.

Lynda is honored to receive the award, and attributed her success to being a Stockton native who “understands the needs of our diverse community,” as well as “the enthusiasm of my three employees, Tara Heredia, Sydney Humphreys, and Gina Podesta.”

Linda Guinn of CB Merchant Services, 2018’s Business Manager of the Year, similarly attributed her success to her employees “who really do all the work,” though she admits that her own Linda Guinn

optimism also empowers her to help those

experiencing financial difficulties. But her financial contributions do not end with her job, as CB Merchant Services donates

GOLD SPONSORS: San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Media Group - The Record SILVER SPONSORS: Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank United Way of San Joaquin County Ulmer Photo Visit Stockton TABLE SPONSOR: GymStars Gymnastics

$100,000 annually to nonprofits around Stockton as an effort to strengthen a community that she loves. www.stocktonchamber.org

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Feast at the Fox and Amgen Tour of California – THANK YOU! May was a big month for Stockton

Stockton Beer Week (July 13-22) Drink local, and often, during the 7th annual Stockton Beer Week! Take time to celebrate the great craft brew culture in Stockton

with several noteworthy events

and try some new flavors. Your favorite bars, restaurants, and pubs will

happening in a short period of time.

host beer related events and special tastings throughout the week. The

Two of these events benefited greatly

annual Brews & Shoes Showdown at Lincoln Center has been confirmed

from generous local sponsors and

along with a few tap takeovers, with more events being announced

dedicated volunteers. Thank you

weekly. Keep up on all the fun by following the Stockton Beer Week

to those who supported Feast

Facebook page. See which businesses are participating and their events

at the Fox, a farm to table dining

at StocktonBeerWeek.com.

experience on Main St. (May 11) and The Amgen Tour of

Stockton Brew Fest (July 14)

California Stage 5 Men’s

Kick off Stockton Beer Week at Stockton Brew Fest on July 14.

Start (May 17). Working

Escape the summer heat by joining us at the air-conditioned Stockton

together, we can bring

Arena for exciting games, live music, food vendors, and delicious craft

events like these to

beer. Enjoy unlimited tastings from over 30 California breweries. VIP

Stockton and continue to

tickets include early access to the venue, fun giveaways, and some

elevate the reputation of our

exclusive pours. Tickets are available in Downtown Stockton at Channel

beloved city.

Brewing Co. and in Lincoln Center at Squeeze Burger. VIP $45 / GA $35 / DD $10. Details: StocktonBeerWeek.com.

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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348

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.

Valley Rail Project Receives Major Grant Funding by State – Will Fund Series of New Stations and Track Improvements to Increase Connectivity and Frequency of Passenger Rail Service to Sacramento The California State Transportation Agency announced a series of grant awards under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and selected the Valley Rail Project as a major awardee, providing $500,500,000 to fund a series of new stations and track improvements to increase connectivity and frequency of service to the Sacramento region. The Valley Rail Project is a joint proposal by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to dramatically improve passenger rail service to the Sacramento region with both Amtrak San Joaquin and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE®) service.

The grant funds will help perform track improvements on the existing Union Pacific Railroad Sacramento subdivision freight corridor that runs just east of Interstate 5 to make it usable for passenger service, and build new shared San Joaquin and ACE stations in Lodi, Elk Grove, Sacramento City College, Sacramento Midtown, Old North Sacramento, and Natomas.

Community Hospice Appoints New Chief Clinical Officer Community Hospice, the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice agency serving the Central Valley, announced the appointment of new Chief Clinical Officer, Mrs. Karryn Unruh-Salonen.

Mrs. Salonen joins Community Hospice with over 30 years of clinical and healthcare expertise. Mrs. Salonen has served in various leadership roles in the community to promote health and wellness. She recently served as the Director of Clinical Operations for Stanislaus County Health Services Agency since 2015. She also currently serves and will continue to serve as an Educator for Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto.

Mrs. Salonen attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she received her Master of Science Degree in Nursing; Fort Hays University in Kansas where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree; and Modesto Junior College. She is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of California.

Haggin Museum: Looking Back at Black with Esther Roman You’re invited to attend an exciting evening at the Haggin Museum on June 21 at 7 p.m. with Esther Roman, a cultural historian of African-American memorabilia, who has been a collector for over twenty years. Many of the artifacts in her collection tell their own story through the evolution of the black image. Esther Roman did not start out to be a collector of African American memorabilia. In fact, she refers to herself as an “accidental collector.” For her, collecting African American memorabilia has been fascinating and gives people a glimpse back at African American history. She believes that these items all have a story to tell and she has decided to take on the job of helping them to tell their story.

Collins Electrical Company, Inc. celebrates Anniversaries Collins Electrical Company, Inc. (CECI) celebrated their 90th anniversary of being in business, 75th year as a member of the Chamber, and their CEO and President, Gene Gini’s 80th Birthday on Apr. 28. CECI is one of the top electrical construction and engineering firms in Northern California with offices in West Sacramento, Stockton, Dublin, Modesto, Fresno, and Marina. They maintain specialized focus on all commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.

For more information visit: www.collinselectric.com!

NEW MEMBERS Non Profit

Mental Health Services

Department Stores

Contractors General

Audio Visual

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Community Re-entry Program

Sears

CMEC Solutions

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215 N. San Joaquin St.

405 E Pine St.

5110 Pacific Ave.

P.O. Box 693327

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Stockton, CA 95202

Stockton, CA 95204

Stockton, CA 95203

Stockton, CA 95269

projects@kevinwrightproductions.net

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL

A PROGRAM OF THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE June 14 | 7:30 a.m. to Noon @ Dameron Hospital Annex 425 W. Acacia St., Stockton 95203 HOSTED BY

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS GUEST SPEAKERS

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Healthy Air Living

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Humphreys University

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Caraustar

Musco Family Olive Co.

Solar Optimum, Inc.

Carpenters Local

PG&E

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Queirolo’s Heating &

UEI

Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Dorfman Pacific

Dr. Kwabena Adubofour

Public Works

Universal Service Recycling

San Joaquin Council of Governments

Dr. Alvaro Garza, MD, MPH

7:30 – 8 a.m.

Registration, Visit FRESH Sponsors Booths

8 – 8:05 a.m.

Meeting called to Order, FRESH Chair Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat

8:05 – 8:15 a.m.

Welcome by Diane Vigil, President of Greater Stockton Chamber & Dameron Foundation

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Opening Speaker Dr. Kwabena Adubofour

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Panel: Community Partners Intervention

Air Conditioning, Inc.

San Joaquin County

Matthew Boga, San Joaquin County Public Health

Isela Robles, YMCA

Jenny Dominguez, Health Plan San Joaquin

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. DIPS Break

PROUD TO BE AWARDED 2018 SPECIAL VOLUNTEER

BY THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Panel: Business Community Solutions

Petr Vanicky, Golden Bear Insurance

Nancy Antonio, Regional Transit District

Mark Sarale, N kter Juice Bar

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Closing Speaker Dr. Alvaro Garza 11:45 – 12 p.m.

Visit Sponsors Booths

P 209.467.7560 • F 209.938.0377

7305 Pacific Ave • Stockton, CA 95207

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

www.stocktonchamber.org

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MAY MULTI-CHAMBER NETWORKING MIXER HOSTED BY DSN OUTDOOR @ STOCKTON METROPOLITAN AIRPORT

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

Attending Ambassadors: Carla Little, River Fountain of Lodi/Cimino Care; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Chester Lum, Cherokee Memorial Park; Chris Grant, 105.9 The Bull; David Kamins, MidValley IT; Gloria Blaine, Honorary member; Laverne Gardner, World Financial Group – Transamerica; Paul Anderson, P.L. Anderson, LLC; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Susan Cruz, Comstock’s Magazine; Teri Manley, Stop The Presses; Victor Randolph, Never Boring

Allstate Insurance Agent: Myles B. Harris Jr.

Plymouth Square

8807 Thornton Rd., Ste. D1, Stockton, CA 95209

1319 N. Madison St., Stockton, CA 95202

Stockton Ports Baseball Club

ProLogistix

404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95203

4567 S. B St., Stockton, CA 95206

Restoration Management Company

San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD)

2479 Station Dr., Ste. B, Stockton, CA 95215

2849 E. Myrtle St., Stockton, CA 95205

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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the following companies for their year-round support of the Chamber

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SPONSORS 2017-2018 A.G. Spanos Companies Adventist Health Lodi Memorial BAC Community Bank California Water Service Co. Chevron Corporation Croce & Company Accountancy Corporation Dameron Hospital Delta Sierra Beverage DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank Financial Center Credit Union Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Kaiser Permanente Moss Adams, LLP Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Media Group - The Record Stockton East Water District United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Visit Stockton

Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program 2018-2019 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the events line up. The Chamber allows its members to wisely choose a year-long program that meets their marketing, consumer

Annual Installation Dinner 2018 One of the highlights of our year is the Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner. Join us on June 28 as we gather at the Stockton Golf & Country Club to thank Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation for her outstanding performance as Chamber President from 2017-2018, and to welcome Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group, as our 2018-2019 President. The evening will include an installation ceremony of our new Board Members and Officers and the presentation of awards.

No host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:45 p.m.

Tickets are $65 each, reservations are required, and space is limited.

Sponsorships are still available.

For more information visit stocktonchamber.org/installation-dinner or call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423, or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

2018 INSTALLATION DINNER SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS: California Water Service Co. Dameron Hospital Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College GOLD SPONSORS: F&M Bank JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Moss Adams, LLP San Joaquin Media Group - The Record United Way of San Joaquin County SILVER SPONSORS: Croce & Company Accountancy Corporation DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton East Water District Visit Stockton

27 Years of Economic Excellence

exposure, and community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at a significant savings.

For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events Director, at 209.292.8423 or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org

SAN JO AQUIN P ARTNERSHIP

Locating 435+ new/expanded projects creating more than 77,000 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

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

www.stocktonchamber.org

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CALENDAR JUNE 2018

6

New Member Orientation 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

7

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

7

Tradeshow Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

8

GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

12

Liaison Committee Meeting 8 – 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

12

Ambassador Meeting 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

13

Green Team Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

14

FRESH Event 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Dameron Hospital Annex, 425 West Acacia St.

14

Leadership Stockton Closing Session 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

14

Leadership Stockton Graduation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club

20

Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

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Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin, Stockton @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room RSVP to lorice@stocktonchamber.org Installation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org 18 PORT CALL

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Executive

MASTER OF BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION

Saturday-Only Classes 15-Month Accelerated Program BEGINS AUGUST IN TRACY

Learn more at: csustan.edu/emba

www.stocktonchamber.org

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CONGRATULATIONS 2018 Business Award Honorees!

New school thinking…

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