Port O Call - June 2019

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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AWARDS Photo By Kevin Richtik of Caroline Photography

Vol.66 No.2

JUNE 2019

2019 BUSINESS AWARDS

CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO

DON’T MISS! 5

BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON

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11:30 a.m. @ Hilton Stockton

News Briefs 8 Cover Story 10 Leadership Stockton

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Events 13 Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Programs and Public Policy

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Visit Stockton

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Ribbon Cuttings 17 New Members

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2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton, CA 95207

TRADESHOW MIXER 5 - 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton, CA 95207 Theme is “Fun in the Sun”

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS

Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact the Chamber for location tquinn@stocktonchamber.org No N4S on June 6

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Calendar 18 May Mixer Photos

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ON THE COVER: 2019 Business Awards Winners Top Row (Left to Right): Roy Nightengale, 105-9 the Bull, Marianne Prieto, Children's Museum of Stockton, Michael Midgley, Midgley's Public House, Laci Midgley, Midgley's Public House Bottom Row (Left to Right): Gene Gini, Collins Electrical Co., Inc., Heather Green, Lord's Gym City Center, Alice DeBerry, Haggerty Construction, Inc., Bobby Page Sr., Village Barber Shop, Susan Cruz, Smile Business Products Not Pictured: Bruce Adams, Stockton Chorale

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FROM YOUR 2018 -19 PRESIDENT BY: DEITRA R. KENOLY Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

I cannot believe that it is the end of my term as President of

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

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

the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Later this month I will be passing the baton to Doug Dinjian, who I know will be a great President. I’m looking forward to serving my final

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail

year with him. I’d also like to extend a farewell to Diane Vigil,

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

our Immediate Past President. Diane has completed her duties on the Chamber Executive Board. She has been a strong asset

VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

to our team and a good friend that I will miss dearly. We wish her great success and

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Melissa Flores, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Jarrod McAnally, Big Valley Ford Lincoln Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Daniel Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

DEITRA R. KENOLY

209.292.8432

hope to see her back in the near future!

The 2018-2019 year has been amazing and I feel honored to have been able to serve as your President. The work of the Chamber continues to focus on membership growth and awareness of how the Greater Stockton Chamber benefits your company.

The beauty of being the president of such a well-run organization is that there is an entire staff, led by Doug Wilhoit, that do outstanding work on behalf of our business community. They work hard on ensuring our initiatives are carried out and make it easy for us to complete our term as President and transition in and out without

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428

missing a single beat! Kudos to all of them.

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423

May was another good month for the chamber. We hosted the 21st Annual State of

OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 BEA COORDINATOR Dennis Thao 209.292.8436

the City on May 23, 2019. Special thanks to the Port of Stockton for providing the facility, Papapavlo’s for the wonderful meal, and to our many sponsors for making this year a great one. Our Mayor, Michael Tubbs, spoke on some of the successes the city has experienced and what we should expect in the near future. What a great future we have. Yes we have issues, what city doesn’t? But the thing that makes Stockton that much more special are the people of the community that care so deeply and are willing to get involved to make a difference. We are definitely a city on the move!

Special thanks to the Law Offices of Neumiller and Beardslee, for hosting the

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422

Chamber mixer last month, providing a fun networking environment.

OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770

This month, June 6, 2019 at the Hilton Stockton, the Chamber is hosting the 34th

PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770

Annual Business Awards Luncheon, followed by a business trade show mixer. This

GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136

is always a great event where we recognize businesses and people in our community that have done great work. People who understand what it takes to go from good to

ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

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PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

great! For a full list of the honorees, see pages 10 and 11.

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Also, don’t forget in June we celebrate dad, or as my daughter calls her dad, “the commanding officer” (CO). For some odd reason, we make a bigger deal out of Mother’s Day, but dads are a very important part of our lives. As someone once said, “A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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light whose love shows us the way.” Happy Father’s Day to all of you amazing dads!

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Each June, your Greater Stockton Chamber “Also, each year, The Record has its Best of San Joaquin Section

DOUG WILHOIT

of Commerce celebrates local businesses,

honoring local businesses. There are winners from so many

employees, and our volunteers who bring

categories and it is a great acknowledgement of the importance of

so much to our wonderful community

local businesses. It truly represents the plethora of wonderful local

at our Business Awards Luncheon. Our

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

Board of Directors, members, and staff

San Joaquin County who truly represent the totality of the local

congratulate all of the winners and thank

business community.”

them for their hard work, dedication, and community pride. We

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

also want to thank the Hilton Stockton for hosting another year

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

of the Business Awards Luncheon and the June Tradeshow Mixer.

three: Firstly, local businesses are the largest employers nationally

Both events are a great example of the community coming together

and in our community, providing the most jobs to you and your

to celebrate all that we have here in Stockton and San Joaquin

fellow residents. Secondly, local businesses are owned by people

County. By that I mean SHOPPING LOCAL.

who live in this great community and are less likely to leave and are

Many of you may read each November at Thanksgiving time The

more invested in the community’s future. Thirdly, a growing body

Record insert kicking off the “Christmas/Holiday Shopping Season

of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized

Black Friday Section” that demonstrates the power and importance

world, entrepreneurs (many in our community today) and skilled

of “Shopping Local.” That brings me to the point that shopping local

workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that

should not only be during the Holiday Season, but all year long.

preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.”

For several years now, your Chamber has been honored to be asked “We at your Chamber can’t fathom going out of town or to the to participate in the aforementioned Black Friday Section and I

impersonal internet when close to 100 percent of what you may

thought I would “cut and paste” from a few of the past articles we

desire can be found right here at ‘home,’ carried by local stores

did to demonstrate the importance of Shopping Local!

and shops that are owned and staffed by members of your families,

“Your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been the most

your neighbors, and many of your friends.”

successful champion for the betterment, promotion, and protection “It is true, here in Stockton and San Joaquin County—as it is of all local businesses since Feb. 21, 1901 and that is why our

nationwide—that where we shop, where we eat and where we have

members, board, and staff are honored each year to be part of The

fun, helps to make our community ‘home.’ All of the one of a kind

Record special section that comes out just before what is known as

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

“Black Friday” which kicks off the holiday shopping season.”

San Joaquin County.”

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

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

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

not only the local businesses continue their success and services

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

but also fund much needed community services for all.”

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

With that being said, I shall leave you with this Chamber mantra:

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

Shop ‘til you drop while shopping Stockton and San Joaquin

those balance sheets of businesses into that positive black ink

County first and always! By that I mean SHOPPING LOCAL.

instead of the negative red ink.”

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Quality. Passion. Community.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Alice DeBerry BUSINESS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to the Business Awards Honorees!

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NEWS BRIEFS Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.

Surtec, Inc. President and Co-Founder William Fields Passes

Bill Fields

City of Stockton Office of Violence Prevention

William “Bill” Fields President and Co-Founder of

The Office of Violence

Surtec, Inc. passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Prevention’s mission is to

In 1975, with his partner Don Fromm, Surtec was

significantly reduce violence in

started as a manufacturer of janitorial and floor

Stockton. Through data-driven

maintenance chemicals. Through Bill’s hard work, a

and partnership-based programs and strategies, we work with

total of five patents have been granted to Surtec, for

individuals and families impacted by violence, helping them

unique janitorial and maintenance equipment technology.

transition to a better life.

In 1991, Bill Fields founded the Surtec Adopt-A-Family Program

Our Outreach Workers engage and support clients with conflict

to provide a happier Christmas to children of needy families

resolution, mediation, and ongoing case management. With the

in the community by providing food and gifts. To date, 7,762

community, we inspire hope and opportunity for those at the

families and 21,832 children have been recipients of the program.

highest risk of violence with the goal of keeping them alive, safe,

The Surtec family of employees will deeply miss their friend, mentor,

and out of prison.

and leader, but are determined to carry on with Bill’s mission to

To support our efforts, please call 209.937.8880

provide highly-valued products and services to their customers.

or ovp@stocktonca.gov.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Surtec Adopt-A-Family Program would be appreciated. www.surtecadoptafamily.org or mail: c/o Surtec, Inc., 1880 N. MacArthur Dr., Tracy, CA. 95376.

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AWARDS

By Jordan Severns

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ocal businesses strengthen our community in countless

Stockton Chamber Liaison Ambassador of the Year, and the Sam

ways. They give to local charities, bolster our economy,

and Cindy Overall Volunteer of the Year, respectively. For Cruz

perform community service, and provide fresh food and high-

and Nightengale, these are repeat awards indicative of many

quality services to the city of Stockton. On top of that, they

years of enthusiasm for and service to the Chamber. And for

create the kinds of personal touches that define the city and its

Adams, who only started working with the Welcome Committee

culture, as well as provide communal experiences you won’t

this last year, it’s a testament to his great energy and positive

find at a chain store, restaurant, or gym. It is for these reasons

attitude, which have already made him an invaluable member of

and others that the Stockton Chamber of Commerce holds its

the committee.

annual Business Awards Luncheon, honoring the individuals and

All three recipients shared a similar sentiment, that the most

companies that make Stockton special.

rewarding part of the work was the people they met doing it. “It

The 34th annual luncheon, held on June 6 at the Hilton at

is great to get to know the members this way,” said Cruz. “We are

11:30 a.m., recognizes both businesspeople and chamber

like-minded businesspeople who care about the community and

members for their role in empowering our community, and for

about helping each other.”

accomplishments such as increasing environmental awareness,

But of course, what good is the Chamber without the

encouraging healthy living, and continuing to grow the

wonderful people and businesses it supports? People like

relationship between the Chamber and our local businesses.

Alice DeBerry of Haggerty Construction, who won Business

For their efforts in welcoming new members to the Chamber,

Employee of the Year for her excellent ability to adapt to the

volunteering at Chamber events, and otherwise fostering

needs of any given job, as well as her drive to help others.

togetherness in the Stockton business community, Bruce Adams

“What I think is great about working in Stockton is all of

of the Stockton Chorale, Susan Cruz of Smile Business Products,

the wonderful people and families in this community,” said

and Roy Nightengale of 105-9 The Bull have been named the

DeBerry. “At Haggerty, we assist clients by advising, building,

Stockton Chamber Welcome Squad Ambassador of the Year,

and restoring their homes and businesses. I love working for

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such an amazing company and being able to help clients get their

veterans, containing hundreds of photographs of his customers

lives restored.”

and his customers’ family members who have served. Page

The recurring theme from all the winners is a deep love for the

believes that veterans are the bedrock of our country, and

people of Stockton, demonstrated again by Marianne Prieto,

therefore our community, and that to honor them is a vital part

who was named Business Manager of the Year for her work at the

of respecting the city of Stockton.

Children’s Museum.

Come down to the luncheon on June 6 for a wonderful

“I have always had a passion for children,” she said, adding, “the

afternoon with the community—and honor the people who

Stockton community truly helps and supports one another and to

have made it great while you’re at it!

me that is the best part about being involved.” Prieto is a constant advocate for the children of the city and has worked hard to bring

34TH ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON Thursday, June 6, 2019, 11:30 am

traveling educational exhibits to Stockton.

Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

The Chamber also recognizes businesses that work to make

To purchase tickets visit http://stocktonchamber.org/business-awards

$40 per person, prepaid Reservations Only or call 209.547.2770

Stockton healthier. The P3 Stewardship award is given to businesses that take steps to make our environment cleaner.

BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSORS

This year, the award goes to Collins Electrical Company Inc.

PLATINUM

for their commitment to recycling all office paper and e-waste,

Dameron Hospital

reducing energy through use of solar power and efficient lighting, and sourcing locally to decrease their carbon footprint. Lord’s

California Water Service Co. Pacific Gas & Electric Company Michael MIDGLEY

Laci MIDGLEY

Gym City Center received the FRESH Award for encouraging

University of the Pacific SILVER

way a gym encourages health, executive director Heather Green

“There are so many different factors that impact a healthy

Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. Gene GINI

Roy NIGHTENGALE

Visit Stockton

LONG TIME MEMBERS 2019

need to attain their own version of what living a healthy lifestyle

25 YEAR MEMBERS: Susan CRUZ

Bobby PAGE

Advanced Mini Storage Brannon Tire Brookside Country Club C. A. Reding Co., Inc.

Michael and Laci Midgley have been serving delicious food

Central California Safety Council /San Joaquin Safety Council

from Midgley’s Public House for about five years now, but just as

Dupont Market, Inc. dba Grimaud Farms Eddie’s Pizza Cafes

impressive as Chef Midgley’s cooking is the couple’s willingness to give. After the Camp Fire, Michael went to Paradise with

Ulmer Photo Verve Networks

“To ensure underserved communities receive the support they

overall health of the Stockton community.”

F&M Bank United Way of San Joaquin County

lifestyle, but having a support system is essential,” said Green.

looks like is a goal of ours, and one we believe is essential to the

GOLD San Joaquin Delta College

employee and community wellness. In addition to the obvious tied it into the theme of togetherness.

Port of Stockton

Alice DEBERRY

Marianne PRIETO

enough food for a thousand people, and he has cooked for local

Haas Graphics Mayaco Marketing/Internet Papapavlo’s Bistro & Bar Rishwain & Rishwain

Stockton Fire Fighters. It is this kind of upstanding citizenry that

San Joaquin County Treasurer /Tax Collector

has earned them the title of Business Persons of the Year!

Stockton Civic Theatre

The Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2019 is Bobby Page Sr. of Village Barber Shop, where Bobby has spent nearly thirty years, for fourteen of which he was the owner. The walls of his business are an impressive monument to American

Stockton Sailing Club

Heather GREEN

50 YEAR MEMBERS: A. G. Spanos Companies Hewitt Alinement Service

75 YEAR MEMBER: Segale Travel Service

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Health Care Session

Following the panel was a presentation from Health Careers

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

Academy. Maxine Areida, Work Based Learning Coordinator

Session Sponsor: Mayaco Marketing, Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s

from Health Careers Academy (HCA), and a panel of his

Medical Center

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

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

The day began at Dignity Health—St. Joseph’s Medical Center with a panel discussion from: Donald J. Wiley, President & CEO - Dignity Health/St. Joseph’s Medical Center; Dr. Michael Rehbien, Assistant Physician-In-Chief, Clinic Operations - Kaiser Permanente; Veronica Zaman, COO/VP - Dameron Hospital;

also shared their stories and their goals with the class, what an impressive group of kids!

After a great lunch, the class heard from Barb Alberson, MPH, Sr. Deputy Director, Policy & Planning from San Joaquin County Public Health Services. Barb shared the public health mission and all they do to try and keep the community safe and healthy.

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

and Becky K., Interim Ambulatory Executive, Adventist Health

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

Lodi Memorial. The panelists gave a glimpse into each of their

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

organizations and then shared their opinions on the state of

you to the Steve Morales, LS Class of 1992, Mayaco Marketing,

health care with the class. The class then asked many questions.

for sponsoring the session and to Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s

Each panelist was very open and the discussion was very lively

Medical Center for hosting the session.

and informational.

Leadership Stockton Accepting Applications for the 2019-2020 Class Leadership Stockton, California’s oldest adult community leadership program, is accepting applications for the Class of 2019-20. Tuition for the 11-month program is $1,000. The applications deadline is June 14, 2019.

Selection involves a written application and personal interview.

Outstanding

The selection process will identify approximately 26 applicants to be chosen to attend the program; representing a cross-section of the greater Stockton community.

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

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Annual Installation Dinner 2019

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SPONSORS CONTINUED

One of highlights of our year is the Chamber’s Annual

San Joaquin Delta College Stockton East Water District Ulmer Photo United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Verve Networks Visit Stockton

Installation Dinner. Join us on June 27 as we gather at Brookside Country Club to thank Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record, for her outstanding performance as Chamber President from 2018-2019, and to welcome Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, as our 2019-2020 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 6:45 p.m. 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 to tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

2019 INSTALLATION DINNER SPONSORS (as of 5/13/19) PLATINUM: California Water Service Co. Financial Center Credit Union Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College GOLD: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency F&M Bank United Way of San Joaquin County Verve Networks SILVER: Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. Stockton East Water District Ulmer Photo Visit Stockton

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the following companies for their year-round support of the Chamber

Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program 2019-2020 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 yearlong program that meets their marketing, consumer 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 to tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

SUMMER OF OPPORTUNITY Youth 13-17 are encouraged to join us for our Summer of Opportunity!

Text SUMMER to 209.800.2127 for our Summer schedule!

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SPONSORS 2018-2019 A.G. Spanos Companies Adventist Health Lodi Memorial BAC Community Bank California Water Service Co. Chevron Corporation Dameron Hospital DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Donaghy Sales LLC Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank Financial Center Credit Union Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Kaiser Permanente Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

Lord’s Gym City Center 848 E. Hammer Lane Stockton, CA 95210 Lordsgymcitycenter.org #MoreThanAGym www.stocktonchamber.org

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS The Goodwill of Community Service

Large, medium, or small contributions of service given back to

The value of a company’s brand name, solid customer base,

the community all count in making a real difference in quality

good customer relations, good employee relations, and any

of life which we experience within Stockton.

patents or proprietary technology represent some examples

In marketing San Joaquin County to new business investors,

of goodwill.

it is important for newcomers to recognize that existing

Although public companies are required to evaluate the value

businesses support and actively contribute to making Stockton

of goodwill on their financial statements at least once a year, all

a special location for growing companies. These efforts do not

companies are actually valued daily in service given back to the

go unnoticed and are essential in building a better future for

communities that they are located in.

all of us. Let’s all congratulate the award winners with our attendance to this important chamber event.

Each year for 34 years, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce selects and awards businesses for their goodwill

34th Annual Business Awards Luncheon

provided to the community at large.

Thursday, June 6, 2019, 11:30 a.m.

Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. $40 per person

restaurant EVENT SPACE FOR MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS: Special Celebrations • Milestone Birthdays • Business Meetings Projector with Screen Available • Graduations • Anniversaries • Catering For All Occasions

A fine dining restaurant and wine bar unlike any other in the Central Valley creating an exceptional culinary experience with its international cuisine and wine in an inviting atmosphere. Mile Wine Restaurant offers a unique selection of distinctive wines and beers from around the world.

2113 Pacific Ave. Stockton • (209) 465-9463 • milewinecompany.com Business Meetings with Catering- Available Daily Until 4p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 4p.m. - 10p.m. • Friday - Saturday: 4p.m. - 11p.m. • Sunday: 4p.m. - 9p.m.

Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 4- 6:30p.m.

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL All About Business!

The San Joaquin County Economic Development Association (EDA) was recently awarded an Employment Training Panel (ETP) Multiple Employer Contract (MEC) to support San Joaquin County employers in their on-going efforts to improve operational efficiency and productivity through workplace training initiatives.

Eligible private sector businesses can receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost incurred in providing training to their workforce. ETP funds enable employers to defray their workforce

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal, American Recycling, Big Valley Ford, Caraustar, Carpenters Local Union 152, CBC Steel Buildings, City of Stockton, Collins Electrical Co., Dart Container,

training costs, thereby improving bottom line profitability and

Healthy Air Living, Holt of California, Humphreys University, Mid Valley IT, Musco

the opportunity to invest these savings to promote their business

Family Olive Co., PG&E, Queirolo’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., Ray Morgan

growth in their community. Participating employers have complete discretion in determining their training needs and the delivery

Companies, San Joaquin Council of Government, San Joaquin County Public Works, SAWS, Sims Metal Management, Solar Optimum Inc., Surtec, UEI, Universal Service Recycling, Van De Pol Enterprises, Zarc Recycling

method. As the local administrator of the MEC Contract, the EDA has assigned staff to expedite an employers’ participation in the

Green Team San Joaquin Meeting

program and generate the greatest reimbursement possible.

Wednesday, June 12 at 9 a.m.

As a supporting member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of

@ San Joaquin County WorkNet 56 S. Lincoln St.

Commerce, the EDA wants to promote this program to your membership. We invite you to partner with us in promoting this program as one of the benefits this Chamber has to offer its members. Thousands of companies throughout the State have taken advantage of this program and leveraging ETP resource to help cover the cost staff development and training.

The Current ETP Priority Industries: • Manufacturing/Food Production • Biotechnology & Life Sciences • Information Technology Services • Multimedia/Entertainment • Goods Movement & Transportation Logistics • Agriculture • Allied Healthcare • Construction • Green / Clean Technologies • Professional, Scientific, or Technical Services If a business is interested and wants to check their eligibility, they can complete the pre-application and contact Ed Wanket at 209.468.3613 or by email at ewanket@sjcworknet.org.

There will be no FRESH or GRC meetings in the month of June due to staff availability.

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Northern California’s hassle-free airport

Stockton Ambassador Program

Beginning in August, United Airlines will start daily flights

Become a Stockton Certified Tourism Ambassador. Find out more

between Stockton and LAX. This is a game changer for Stockton

about Stockton history, the economic impact of tourism, and how

and the Central Valley. Whether you are traveling for business

you can help make each visitor experience a positive one. As a

or pleasure, choose the Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) for

member of the exclusive CTA Network, you will have access to

your next trip and ask your friends and family to do the same.

private events and insider information. Ongoing participation

Supporting this flight will help SCK bring additional flights to

is encouraged, but not required to maintain certification.

our city and make a difference in our quality of life. Need more

Upcoming sessions: June 13 and Aug. 15. Learn more at

reasons? visitstockton.us/flySCK

StocktonAmbassadors.com. Contact megan@visitstockton.org or 209.938.1555 with questions.

San Joaquin County Exhibit at the California State Fair (July 12-28)

Stockton Brew Fest – New Location

For the second year in a row, Visit Stockton is proud to produce

Stockton Brew Fest is being transformed in its fourth year to an

the San Joaquin County exhibit for the California State Fair.

outdoor beer, music, and food festival. On Aug. 10, over 30 breweries

The exhibit will represent assets throughout the county while

will bring their best to the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club under the

incorporating the fair theme of “picture yourself in…” using a

canopy of their beautiful shade trees. Multiple local musicians will

creative selfie moment. Registration is now open for volunteers

set the mood, food trucks will combine with outdoor BBQ to satisfy

who want to staff the exhibit and share information about our

the taste buds, and games will keep everyone entertained. The event

great county with fair goers. Slots are filling quickly, so sign up

time has shifted to 4 - 7 p.m. with the VIP hour from 3 - 4 p.m.

today: visitstockton.us/statefairvolunteer.

Tickets are on sale now at StocktonBrewFest.com.

WE’VE UNITED (and it feels so good)

STOCKTON METROPOLITAN AIRPORT

DAILY flights

Connecting the San Joaquin County to the world

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STOCKTON TO LAX

on United Airlines Starting August 16, 2019

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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board of Directors: Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio; David Kamins, Mid Valley IT; Jarrod McAnally, Big Valley Ford; Loretta Lee, Junior League of SJ Attending Ambassadors: Bruce Adams, The Stockton Chorale; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chris Grant, 105.9 The Bull; Ella Holman, Aspiranet/Collins Realty Inc.; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Jan Adams, The Stockton Chorale; Jennifer Mah, EDD; Mike Peterson, PMZ Realty; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 the Bull

Perlu Advanced Auto Repair 1033 E. March Ln., Stockton, CA 95210

Turner’s Outdoorsman 636 W. Hammer Ln., Stockton, CA 95210

Stockton Ports Baseball Team 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95203

NEW MEMBERS Landscape Designers & Maintenance Davis Landscaping & Gardening goodthingscomingmyway@yahoo.com 209.361.9859

Trade Shows & Fairs San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Wy. Stockton, CA 95206-2338 sanjoaquinfair.com

Recycling Tri Valley Recycling 1988 E. Alpine Ave. Stockton, CA 95205 trivalleyrecycling.com

Assisted Living Facilities Oakmont of Stockton 3318 Brookside Rd. Stockton, CA 95219 oakmontofstockton.com

Restaurants Blackwater Cafe 912. N. Yosemite Ave. Stockton, CA 95203

Bank of the West - Brookside Branch 3255 W. March Ln. #100 Stockton, CA 95219 bankofthewest.com

Banks Bank of the West - Main Branch 540 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA 95202 bankofthewest.com

Bank of the West - Pershing Ave. Branch 5555 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 bankofthewest.com

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San Joaquin County’s Original People’s Choice Awards

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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

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

Stockton, CA 95207 Tradeshow Mixer 5 - 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

Stockton, CA 95207 Theme is “Fun in the Sun” Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ San Joaquin County WorkNet 56 S. Lincoln St. Stockton, CA 95203

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MAY NETWORKING MIXER @ NEUMILLER & BEARDSLEE

Leadership Stockton Closing Session 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Graduation Dinner 5:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln. Stockton, CA 95215 Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.

Speaker Ed Wanket, Economic Development Analyst II, San Joaquin County WorkNet/ San Joaquin County EDA @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room RSVP to: Danielle@stocktonchamber.org Installation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Brookside Country Club 3603 St Andrews Dr. Stockton, CA 95219 (Installation Dinner Counts as June Board Meeting)

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