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THE BEST OF THE BEST THE 2015 BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

CONTENTS From Your President

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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DON’T MISS! JUNE TRADESHOW MIXER 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

From Your CEO

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Hilton Stockton

Nice WORK

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2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton

Leadership Stockton

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LUNCH & LEARN

News Briefs

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Cover Story

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Events

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May Mixer Photos

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Visit Stockton

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Calendar

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New Members

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Guest Speaker: Pat Mancebo from Club Z! In-home Tutoring.

RSVP Required, RSVP to Eric Langstrom 209.292.8427 or eric@stocktonchamber.org

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NETWORK4SUCCESS Meets Every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon. Contact the Chamber for location: network4success@stocktonchamber.org www.stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR 2014-15 PRESIDENT BY: BLAIN BIBB

Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

Stand up and be recognized!!! There are a lot

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications

of good people and companies throughout San Joaquin County and our membership is filled with them. It is with great pleasure that each

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

year we take the time to recognize some of the

VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

stand-outs who have been nominated by fellow

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

members, employees, or co-workers. This month we celebrate the accomplishments of a

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree/Suntag CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick's Glass Service Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Associates Justin Redman, Central Valley Community Bank Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Joy Sweger Robert Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

209.292.8432

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428

select few from the Greater Stockton Chamber

BLAIN BIBB

of Commerce membership at our Business Awards Gala on June 4. Congratulations to the

individuals and the companies who received their well-deserved accolades. We will also honor those who have been committed Chamber members for 25 and 50 years.

I am writing this column in the middle of May and even though the State of the City event hasn’t occurred yet, my hope is that many of you attended and enjoyed it. The Port of Stockton always does a great job as host. Special thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees.

This is my last article as your Chamber of Commerce President. It has been a

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423

good year and it was an honor to serve. I am thankful to our Executive Committee

OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421

to enhance our Chamber. They have been a great group to work with while serving

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

my term. I am also thankful for the Chamber staff as they truly work daily to serve

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Eric Langstrom 209.292.8427 PROGRAM COORDINATOR Joe Nava 209.292.8436

and our Board of Directors for spending the time to work on some key initiatives

our members and our community. Thanks to all of our members who volunteer their time to make The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce the best of the best. Finally, I’d like to thank Doug Wilhoit for his vision and leadership. He is a

SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425

true ambassador of goodwill for our community and is dedicated to serving our

SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Samuel Cogo 209.292.8440 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Malissa Luvianos 209.292.8429 Sophie Soth 209.292.8435 Mai Vang 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426

members. Stockton really does have a treasure in the Greater Stockton Chamber

BEA COORDINATOR Nicole Jimenez 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

209.988.5800

PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

209.466.9026

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

of Commerce.

Please join me on June 25 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club to welcome Judith Buethe as our incoming President, along with our new officers and board members. Hope to see you there!!

PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Next Fresh Meeting is: Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. @ TBA

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

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

Frank J. Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

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

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT I will refrain from being redundant and not repeat/list all the

prodding nor discussion from me). I thank him for doing so, for we

great coverage of all local events in

all have to let our voices be heard on this and so many other issues.

The Record and Letters to the Editor.

Speaking up in a proper way each of us, singularly or collectively,

What a wonderful first weekend of

is the solution to this and many other problems we face but can

May all of Stockton experienced in

overcome as a community team.

all corners of this great community.

DOUG WILHOIT

the same stretch of waterway (he did this on his own, with no

On Monday, May 11, there was the “Tiger Hunt” golf tournament

Thank you all who supported all the

at the 100-year-old Stockton Golf and Country Club, held to

organizations, events and venues

raise funds for the University of the Pacific Golf Team which

that were filled to capacity that weekend.

From the March of Dimes “Walk for Babies,” to the wonderful

has a national ranking. All the players (including your Chamber President Blain Bibb) and sponsors were there to support not only

Stockton Symphony at the Bob Hope Fox, and all events in-

the golf program but to also say thank you to the golfers who, when

between, it showed that there is so much more good here in this

you meet and see them, are real role models to other young people.

community. We should be so thankful to all who worked so hard to

I had the honor of meeting many of them and in particular

make it happen, and all those who came out to support and enjoy

Byron Meth who played in this year’s Masters and was the second

our community!

lowest amateur in the field! I must also add that I was able to

I write this before the Annual Chamber Event, The State of the

watch him graduate from Pacific on Saturday, May 9, alongside

City, at the Port of Stockton, but let me thank all who attended,

our grandson Bobby Rishwain. Looking at them all at graduation

sponsored, displayed, fed us and presented at the event. I am

and at the event, I believe, despite what makes for “sensational

sure and/or hope you all came away with a positive feeling about

headlines,” young people like this will move this community,

where Stockton and San Joaquin County are heading: in a positive

state and nation forward. I have faith that we will all be A-OK!

direction. Also a big thank you to Timm, Ashley, Chamber staff

Congratulation to these young citizens and the folks who

and volunteers who are the backbone of any and all of our events.

supported them in a big way in the tournament. Also a big thank

June 4 is the Chamber’s Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon, our cover story for this month, and Tradeshow Mixer to

you to Dr. Glen Albaugh who made the whole event such a success.

While on golf I would be remiss if I did not mention the

be held at the Hilton Stockton. Congratulations to all the awardees

wonderful job Don Miller and The First Tee of San Joaquin are

for you are really the folks who do not stand by and become part of

doing to help teach the young participants not only the sport of

the problem, but stand up as part of the solution to help each and

golf but the “core values” of leading a good, productive, respectful

every day to do even better for all you come in contact with.

and honest life. It is a great program and I hope many of you will

Also congratulations to our long time (25 and 50-year) Chamber

check it out and help in any way you can! Please go to their website,

members and a big thank you to the wonderful volunteers who do

TheFirstTeeSanJoaquin.org, or call 209.915.8300 for more details

so much to help your Chamber provide service with a smile.

on this great program.

Well, we are back in HYANCITH TIME again and it is

We are coming to the end of our Chamber 2014-15 year and

beginning to grow in the Delta waterways. Hopefully the efforts by

new board members will have been elected by May 22 and will be

Senator Galgiani and Assemblymember Eggman and their staff(s)

installed at our Annual Installation/Annual Meeting Dinner the

pay off to some degree this year as we face the onslaught of this

evening of Thursday, June 25 at the Stockton Golf and Country

horrible and invasive “weed!” I have sent photos of the Calaveras

Club. Please plan to make a reservation and join us as we say

River between Brookside and the Stockton Golf and Country

thank you to those who have served so well and to those who will

Club to the appropriate folks and also on Tuesday, May 12, Gary

be joining us as we work together to move the entire community

Duquette had a Letter to the Editor in The Record in regards to

forward to a great quality of life for all.

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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

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Collins Electrical , Company, Inc.

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hat inspired the founding of Collins Electrical

within our office. We made a conscious decision to invest

Company, Inc.?

back into the company and our people, ensuring that we were During the Depression of the

prepared for this technological leap. We are continuing to invest

1930s, Collins Electric was a

in our company today, with upgrades in communication devices,

two-man shop. Two men by the

computers, and significant amounts of training.

name of Willard Collins and Gus

What do you enjoy about doing business locally?

Sanguinetti. Collins could not pay Sanguinetti in wages, so he was given half the company. It happened again, and he took the entire company. Since then, it’s been a family business. Gus’s

We have long-term relationships, formed many generations back, that still exist today. We love being able to trust the people that we work with. And we’re proud of working in this economic climate, getting the economy rolling once again.

What does the future hold for Collins Electrical

partners were relatives, and even today we have brothers, and

Company, Inc.?

sisters, and husbands, and wives, and cousins, and every kind of

Continued change. As a union electrical contractor, it’s not

family relationship within our company.

just immediate change. It’s cultural change. Many of us were

What has made Collins Electrical Company, Inc. successful?

brought into the industry and trained to do things a certain way.

Our people have a great pride in their work. They can drive

We have to continue to invest in our people and our techniques.

down the road, point to their children, and say “I did that.”

That’s something tangible that a lot of businesses don’t have.

What is the greatest challenge Collins Electrical Company, Inc. has faced, and how did you overcome it?

Technology continues to change. This has affected our methods of installation in the field, and the method of processing data

presented by

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Health Care Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

Leadership Stockton Accepting Applications for the 2015-2016 Class Leadership Stockton, California’s oldest adult community

Session Sponsor: Health Plan of San Joaquin Health care continues to be a topic that impacts each and every

leadership program, is accepting applications for the Class of 2015-

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

16. Tuition for the 11-month program is $900. Applications and

challenges and successes in health care throughout San

class schedule can be found at www.leadershipstockton.com or by

Joaquin County.

calling 209.547.2770. Deadline is June 12.

The day began at Health Plan of San Joaquin with a panel

Leadership Stockton, a program founded in 1981 by the Greater

discussion from Joe Harrington, President/CEO of Lodi Health/

Stockton Chamber of Commerce, prepares the next generation

Lodi Memorial Hospital, Don Wiley, President of St. Joseph’s

of men and women who will assume leadership roles in the

Medical Center, Gary Zufelt, Chief Executive Officer, Sutter

greater Stockton community. Established as the first community

Health/Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, Michael Glasberg, Sr.

leadership program in California, Leadership Stockton has

Vice President/COO of Dameron Hospital, Dr. Michael Rehbein,

graduated over 770 community members, many whom now serve

Assistant Physician-in-Chief Outpatient Services at Kaiser

on local boards, commissions, and in other community

Permanente Medical Center, David Culberson, Chief Executive

leadership roles.

Officer at San Joaquin General Hospital and David Hurst, Vice

Leadership Stockton participants embark on a journey that puts

President, External Affairs at Health Plan of San Joaquin. The

them in touch with the greater Stockton community, as well as each

panelists gave a glimpse into each of their organizations and then

other, and develops their personal leadership skills. Participants

shared their opinions on the state of health care with the class. The

are also involved in addressing the needs of our community

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

through hands-on service projects that focus on solutions to real

the discussion was very lively and informational.

community problems.

Following the panel was a presentation from Traci Miller, the

This eleven month community leadership program offers

Principal of Health Careers Academy, and a panel of her students.

participants an opportunity to increase their community

The students shared their stories and their goals with the class.

knowledge, civic network, and service to the community.

What an impressive group of kids!

Participants are exposed to key issues facing Stockton and the

After a great lunch the class heard from Katie Malone, the

surrounding region.

Business Development Director at the American Heart & Stroke

Selection involves a written application and personal interview.

Association, and Kory Campbell, the Senior Market Manager,

The selection process will identify approximately 26 applicants to

Community Engagement at the American Cancer Society. The class

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

learned about how they can become more involved in helping these

the greater Stockton community.

two great non-profit organizations.

The day ended with a tour of San Joaquin General Hospital. The class got an all-access tour of the wonderful facility.

For i n for m at ion or a n appl ic at ion v i sit www.leadershipstockton.com or call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

A BIG thank you to all the speakers who took the time out of their busy schedules to come and speak with the class. Thank you to Health Plan of San Joaquin and San Joaquin General Hospital for hosting the session, and to all the HPSJ and SJGH staff who made this day possible.

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28th Annual American Cancer Society’s Moonlight Gala Join us on Aug. 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the beautiful

emeritus with McKinsey & Company, will draw connections between early childhood education and business and economic

Oak Farm Vineyards in Lodi for the 28th Annual American

indicators. Sponsorships start at $500. Individual tickets are $35.

Cancer Society’s Moonlight Gala. Guests will enjoy a gourmet

Contact Jennifer Torres Siders for more information: 209.946.3134.

dinner, live and silent auctions, and other wonderful surprises.

Photography in Mexico and Fortunes & Family are on display at The Haggin Museum through June 14

Proceeds from this innovative evening will fund research, patient services, education, prevention and early detection programs. For ticket and sponsorship information contact Katie Drebert at Katie.Drebert@cancer.org or 209.941.2679.

Family Resource and Referral Center announces successful launch of 2-1-1 San Joaquin San Joaquin County residents have a new number to call to be connected with a host of social services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

By dialing 2-1-1, residents can connect quickly and effectively

Photography in Mexico from the Collection of SFMOMA: this traveling exhibition of photographs from SFMOMA’s collection reveals a distinctively rich and diverse tradition of photography in Mexico. Photography in Mexico is part of a statewide tour drawn from SFMOMA’s internationally acclaimed photography collection.

Fortunes & Family: The Haggin McKee Legacy: a special exhibition of photographs, paintings, artifacts and ephemera, explores the story behind the founding of one museum by two

when seeking information about existing health and human services

families over three generations. It is a tale of the financial successes

programs including: job training, employment, food pantries, shelter,

rooted in the economic development of the West, the lifestyles

affordable housing options, health care, domestic violence counseling,

made possible by such wealth, and the legacy born of one couple’s

child care, assistance with aging parents, and other services.

willingness to share their fortune with people of Stockton.

In addition to the phone line, the service is also available by email 211sj@frrcsj.org and online www.211sj.org.

CAPC and CASA Superhero Run Oct. 3 On Monday evening, April 27, the General Mills Trix bunny ceremoniously handed off the Trix Run baton to a Superhero!

CASA is a national program that provides mentors and

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advocates for foster youth. It is a very successful program, active here in San Joaquin County, and sponsored through the Child Abuse Prevention Council. The Superhero Run will take place on Oct. 3 at Lodi Lake. CASA and General Mills will look forward to the community continuing to support this event! For more information visit http://www.nochildabuse.org/superhero/. “All children need a hero --- an abused child needs a Superhero!”

Biz/Ed Summit, June 15 On June 15, University of the Pacific, along with First 5 San Joaquin and San Joaquin A+, will present the Biz/Ed Summit: The Business Case for Early Childhood Investment. Speakers Dowell

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The 2015 Business Award Winners

By Alex Cantatore It’s time once again for the Stockton community to honor its finest businesses and employees.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2015 Business Awards, the most prestigious industry

in 1981, and has managed several departments during his tenure.

Coworkers continually describe him as a hardworking, dedicated, and encouraging manager.

Munro has overseen hotel stays for President George W. Bush, in 2006, and then-candidate Bob Dole. It’s just one aspect of the always-interesting

awards in the region.

Rather than a single Business Person of the Year, the Chamber has

job, Munro says, a benefit of meeting many interesting people. He has

named “Co-Business Persons of the Year” for 2015 – Ryan Haggerty

been extremely successful in attracting groups and conventions to the

and David Queirolo.

hotel, working with Visit Stockton to accommodate the West Coast

Haggerty, CEO and President of Haggerty Construction, Inc., started his small business in 2010 after becoming disillusioned

Baseball Championships and The U.S. Twirling Association.

“There are a lot of good things that are here in Stockton,” Munro

with work in the Bay Area. He was tired of building someone else’s

said. “We have a lot of the same services as bigger cities, at a

community, instead of Stockton.

better rate.”

“I realized that I couldn’t remember the last time I’d driven down

Musco Family Olive set new standards for environmental

March Lane on a Tuesday at 10 in the morning, and that really

friendliness in 2014, earning the company the Green Policies Practices

bothered me,” Haggerty said. “I wasn’t involved in the place I went to

Purchasing (P3) Stewardship Award. The company employs a number

high school… I had lost touch with my community.”

of exotic environmental strategies to meet its zero-waste initiative;

Haggerty put in his two weeks notice just as his wife told him she was pregnant with their fourth child, in the midst of recession, as friends told him he was “crazy” to start a business. Five years later, thanks to the community’s support, Haggerty has grown to take on jobs for clients like Amazon, working on a 508,000 square-foot

recycled wastewater feeds NyPa Grass, a special plant that rehabilitates soil by removing salt and is an excellent cattle feed.

“Not a single drop of discharged water leaves our site,” said Michelle Fremming of Musco Family Olive. “Everything stays on site.”

Musco Family Olive also employs conventional recycling, a compost

distribution center in Menlo Park. Through it all, Haggerty gives back

program which diverts 10 tons of waste from landfills every year, and a

to the community; he is a major supporter of youth sports and the

small biomass energy plant. And a new wet press system extracts water

United Way of San Joaquin.

from ground olive byproduct, creating a more profitable and nutritious

Queirolo, founder of Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.,

cattle feed while ensuring that nothing from the olive ends up in a

grew up in the HVAC trade. His Italian grandparents – whom he

landfill; the press earned an Alliance for Innovation & Operational

describes as “strict but loving” – fostered his respect for hard work, and

Excellence Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award.

“We try to be ahead of the curve, and we’re not afraid to take

for other people.

“They did everything for everybody else, not themselves,”

risks,” Fremming said. “Our CEO, Felix Musco, is very passionate about sustainability.”

Queirolo said.

Quierolo continued that legacy when he started his own company in

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District is the FRESH (Fitness

2005, making his employees a priority. All of his employees have been

Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employer of the

with the companies for five or more years, some since the start. That

Year, earning recognition for its commitment to employee safety

experience, the latest products, and outstanding service have made

and wellness.

Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning an unimagined success.

Alex Munro, Director of Sales and Marketing with Hilton Stockton, has been named Business Manager of the Year. He started at the hotel 10 PORT CALL

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“We wanted to create a culture obsessed with safety, and a culture obsessed with wellness,” said Donna DeMartino, RTD CEO. “I’m really proud for RTD to be recognized in this way.”

RTD launched a new employee wellness program in 2012, ensuring

using the same books. Approximately 150 former Heald students will

that bus operators have an opportunity to get up and move. Fitness

receive the rest of the quarter’s education for free, and then transfer

centers, Zumba and yoga classes, and group walks keep employees

credits to complete a Humphreys degree program.

active, while forums provide an opportunity to talk about healthy

The Stockton Chamber Liaisons of the Year are Scott Grafius, of

eating. An onsite nurse advocate ensures employees stay healthy,

Brown & Brown Insurance, and Judye Harris, of Nationwide Insurance

testing for medical issues and tracking fitness. RTD finds the program

Co. As committee co-chairs, the duo have grown the committee

improves morale, decreases absenteeism, and lowers healthcare costs.

dramatically; what was a five-member, monthly committee now meets

Laura Huber, a payroll administrator for Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc, has been named the FRESH Employee of the Year. Huber founded the company’s employee weight loss program five years

twice a month and has grown exponentially. This enhanced corps of liaisons have increased the Chamber’s ability to reach out to members.

“I want to make sure that people are aware of the benefits they

ago, after hearing some fellow employees discussing “The Biggest

receive as a chamber member,” Harris said. “A chamber membership is

Loser.” From a 10 employee, accounting department-specific

like a gym membership; you’ve got to use it to get anything from it.”

program, the Healthy Living Challenge now extends to the entire

Liaisons work on retention, calling members before their renewal date and talking about how they use their chamber membership.

office – thanks to Huber’s trustworthiness.

“A lot of people don’t like to weigh-in, thinking their weights are going to be shared,” Huber said. “They know with me, it’s not going to

The liaisons show people how they can become more involved, and conduct a survey about the Chamber.

“If anybody is in sales, this is the committee to be on,” Grafius said.

leave my office.”

In addition to monthly weigh-ins, Huber sends out e-mails with health tips, puts healthy fliers in with paychecks, and generally encourages employees to be healthy. The company offers cash incentives for the biggest losers – frequently losing 100 pounds or more – and supports employee wellness. The challenge has changed employee culture, creating a newfound emphasis on health.

“This year we have more people that are out walking during their breaks,” Huber said. “It looks like it’s finally catching on.”

A special Community Benefit Award will be given to Humphreys

“You get to sit down and meet face-to-face with decision makers.”

Last, but far from least, Victor Randolph of Never Boring Design has been named Stockton Chamber Ambassador of the Year.

“Others suggested it’s a good idea to check out everything and see what fits you, so I did that,” Randolph said.

Randolph founded the chamber’s Network 4 Success leads group, and has chaired the program since its inception. He attends nearly every Ambassador meeting, new member meeting, ribbon cutting, and mixer. Randolph also serves as a member of the Greater Stockton

College, recognizing the institution’s efforts to help students displaced

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and even takes part in

by the unexpected closure of Heald College.

the Green Team. His wide-ranging participation proves that every

“We just put our heads together and figured out how we could help out,” said Robert Humphreys Sr., president of Humphreys College. “We felt it was important to try to provide an opportunity

committee has something to offer, even when Chamber Members may think a group is not for them.

“They’re wrong,” Randolph said. “There actually are a number of things that would benefit them, including an excellent networking

for students to finish a program they had started.”

Most Heald students had already exhausted their financial aid, with no more money to continue their schooling. Yet Humphreys

opportunity. Sometimes perception is not allowing folks to broaden their horizons.”

opted to continue 10 or 11 Heald classes, hiring the same teachers and

2015 Business Awards Winners Co-Business Persons of the Year: Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc; David Queirolo, Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. • Business Manager of the Year: Alex Munro, Hilton Stockton • P3 (Green Policies Practices Purchasing) Stewardship Award: Musco Family Olive • FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employer of the Year: San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) • FRESH Employee of the Year: Laura Huber, Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. • Stockton Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design • Stockton Chamber Liaisons of the Year: Scott Grafius, Brown & Brown Insurance; Judye Harris, Nationwide Insurance Co. • Community Benefit Award: Humphreys College continued on Page 12 www.stocktonchamber.org

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Randolph and the other awardees will be officially presented at the 2015 Business Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on June 4. The event will take place at the Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce will also recognize businesses celebrating their silver and gold anniversaries as chamber members. The 25-year members are J & J Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Kalfsbeek & Company Accountancy Corp., Metzger Management Company, Randolph & Klein Financial Solutions, Visionary Home Builders of California, Wal-Mart, and Williams Tank Lines. Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Weberstown Mall are celebrating 50 years as chamber members.

Tickets are $35, and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available by calling the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at 209.547.2770, e-mailing Ashley@stocktonchamber.org, or visiting www.StocktonChamber.org.

Event Sponsors • Platinum Sponsors: Bank of the West, Premier Community Credit Union, San Joaquin Delta College, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group Gold Sponsors: F&M Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Neumiller & Beardslee, Valley First Credit Union Silver Sponsors: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc., Financial Center Credit Union, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions, Oak Valley Community Bank, United Way of San Joaquin County

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Taking Care of Business Program 2015-2016

Annual Installation Dinner 2015

The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses

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

a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming

Dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity to thank our hard working and

year. This popular program was created to give Chamber members an

dedicated board members and committee chairs for their exceptional

excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year at a dramatic

contribution to our organization. On Thursday, June 25, we’ll gather

discount off normal pricing.

at Stockton Golf & Country Club to thank Blain Bibb with JaniTek

Taking Care of Business Sponsors Help Fund Key Chamber Programs

Cleaning Solutions for his outstanding performance as Chamber

Taking Care of Business also ties closely to the Chamber’s work in

President from 2014-2015, and to welcome Judith Buethe with Judith

business retention and development activities, and helps fund committees

Buethe Communications as our 2015-2016 President. The evening

and programs designed to keep Greater Stockton businesses healthy and

will include an installation ceremony of our new Board Members and

growing. Committees supported include the Manufacturers Industrial

Officers and the presentation of awards.

Distribution Roundtable, and other business development programs.

Sponsors receive recognition at such events as the Industrial Technology

No host cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m.

Reservations are required and space is limited. Sponsorships are still

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

available. For more information, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423,

Tradeshow & Showcase Mixer and Chamber Business Awards. Popular

or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

awards programs such as the ATHENA Awards are also included, as well as the Annual Installation Dinner.

Advantages Available to Taking Care of Business Supporters 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 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.

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

Taking Care of Business Sponsors 2014-2015

Installation Dinner 2015 Sponsors Platinum Sponsors: California Water Service Co., Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Port of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College, The Record/ San Joaquin Media Group Gold Sponsors:Bank of Agriculture & Commerce, F&M Bank, Oak Valley Community Bank, United Way of San Joaquin County Silver Sponsors: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc., JaniTek Cleaning Solutions, Moss Adams, LLP, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton East Water District, Valley First Credit Union, Visit Stockton

ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought 2015 Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business people you know, then consider nominating them for this year’s prestigious ATHENA Award. On Nov. 19, at a luncheon at Stockton Golf & Country Club, we’ll honor an outstanding individual as our 2015 Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA recipient and the

A.G. Spanos Companies, Bank of Agriculture & Commerce, Bank of the West,

ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The

California Water Service Co., Collins Electrical Company, Inc. - Stockton

deadline for nominations is 3 p.m., Aug. 28.

Branch, Delta Sierra Beverage, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.,

These awards are presented to individuals in our community who

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc., F&M Bank, Financial Center Credit Union, JaniTek

strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, excel in

Cleaning Solutions, Kaiser Permanente, Moss Adams, LLP, Neumiller &

their chosen field, demonstrate support for the advancement of business

Beardslee, Oak Valley Community Bank, Pacific Records Management, Port

and professional women, devote time and energy to their community in

of Stockton, Premier Community Credit Union, San Joaquin Delta College, St.

a meaningful way and open paths so that others may follow.

Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton East Water District, The Record/San Joaquin

For more information and to download a nomination form visit

Media Group, United Way of San Joaquin County, University of the Pacific,

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

Valley First Credit Union, Visit Stockton

the Events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS

rally support for local purchasing and employment such as

Opportunity Knocks for San Joaquin USA

hiring of contractors in the construction of the $1 billion State

Business Awards winners highlighted in this issue have been big long-term supporters as San Joaquin Partnership Investors in

Prison Hospital that is bringing positive economic changes.

attracting new business investments that create jobs.

Our partner, the Business Council, has a 27-year history of pulling the private sector together in supporting such projects

Ryan Haggerty of Haggerty Construction has assisted us with generating and responding to prospect inquiries while Alex

as Measure K for another $1 billion in funding road and bridge

Munro and the Hilton Stockton staff have hosted prospects and

improvements. More recently they rallied support for Measure

other important guests who are part of the process of selecting

A with a sales tax increase for the hiring of more Stockton

community locations for corporations large and small.

Police officers.

So, get on board if you aren’t already to positively support

Frankly, everyone in the community plays an important part in marketing Stockton and San Joaquin’s communities to new

the economic vitality of the 13th largest city in the state, yes

employers. Your attitude and conversations with newcomers and

that’s Stockton, and a top 70 U.S. market place of more than

business networking can have a profound influence on whether an

750,000 consumers in San Joaquin County. San Joaquin USA is

investment decision is made to locate or expand in

a growing regional powerhouse surrounded by the best agri-

San Joaquin USA.

business valley in the nation and the world’s greatest source of new technology in Silicon Valley.

Agreed, every community has problems and issues but Stockton

Opportunity knocks with this recovery from the recession,

and San Joaquin communities have plans to fix those problems!

and it’s time to take advantage of it in growing Stockton.

Organizations like the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA venues all around Stockton work with breweries to create events that

Stockton Summer Passport: Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown

celebrate the local California craft beer industry. In previous years we saw beer festivals, beer dinners, beer movie

There’s plenty of fun to be had this summer—and soon you can enjoy deals and prizes as you explore

nights, and much more! This year is sure to be

Stockton! Introducing our new Stockton Summer Passport program!

bigger and better than ever. Visit stocktonbeerweek.

How it works: exclusive deals or discounts for events, venues,

com and follow Stockton Beer Week on Facebook

and restaurants are featured on the Passport; you present your

and Twitter (@StocktonBeerWk) to keep up to date

Passport at each location to take advantage of the specific offer and

on the latest and greatest Stockton Beer Week news!

receive a stamp when redeemed; you then turn in your completed

Become a Stockton Ambassador

Passport to Visit Stockton for prizes—it’s that easy! Passports will

Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) classes are available bi-

be available (coming soon) at our office at 125 Bridge Place, 2nd

monthly and open to the general public. Learn how you can turn

floor, as well as available for download online for printing at home.

every visitor encounter into a positive one!

Visit stocktonsummerpassport.com for more details. Have your best

Upcoming CTA classes: June 30 and Aug. 25. Sign up today and

summer yet as you explore your own hometown!

join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors! Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found

Save the Date for Stockton Beer Week

at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork.com or by calling

Mark your calendars for July 17–26 —Stockton Beer Week is back

Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton, 209.938.1555.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Ambassadors Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Suzie Bowers, Women's Success Group; Carol

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CALENDAR JUNE 2015

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New Member Meeting 11:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Business Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Hilton Stockton Tradeshow Mixer 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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FRESH Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ TBA Leadership Stockton Final Session 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon @ Stockton Chamber Leadership Stockton Graduation 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. @ Elkhorn Golf Course/ Banquet GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

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Lunch & Learn 12:00 p.m.

RSVP Required, e-mail eric@stocktonchamber.org to RSVP and for location

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2015 Installation Dinner / Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

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

NETWORK4SUCCESS

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

Meets Every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon.

For more info contact: network4success@stocktonchamber.org.

NEW MEMBERS Insurance

Aflac – Beth Hester 165 N. Maple St., Ste. #1372 Manteca, CA 95336 209.9432415

Non-Profit

Delta Health Care 4662 Precissi Ln., Ste. #200 Stockton, CA 95207 www.deltahealthcare.org

Human Services

Diamond Care Inc. 7910 S. Bright Rd., Ste. 100 French Camp, CA 95231 www.diamondcareinc.com

Marketing

Gator Marketing 3201 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. Stockton, CA 95219 www.gatornow.com

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Financial Services

Mass Mutual 2121 N. California Blvd., Ste. #395 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 209.239.7973

Mortgage Broker

Mission San Jose Mortgage 3414 Brookside Rd., Ste. #300 Stockton, CA 95219 www.msjmortgage.com

Randstad 15382 S. Harlan Rd. Lathrop, CA 95330 www.ranstad.com

Transportation

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

The 16th Annual Orange & Black Ball Saturday August 22, 2015 Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium

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

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

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

5:30 pm

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Doors Open

5:30 pm

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Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction

7:30 pm

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Dinner & Live Auction

9:00 pm

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Dancing with Joe DeBorba of DeBorba Events

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

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

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