Port O Call - November 2016

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol. 62 No. 7

NOVEMBER 2016

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WOMEN WHO INSPIRE ATHENA AWARDS RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FEMALE LEADERSHIP Carol Ornelas and Erin Guy Castillo

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WOMEN WHO INSPIRE:

ATHENA AWARDS

CONTENTS From Your President

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From Your CEO

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News Briefs

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Cover Story

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Leadership Stockton

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New Members

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DON’T MISS! NOVEMBER NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Brookside Country Club 3603 St. Andrews, Stockton, CA 95219

ATHENA AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

Good News from San Joaquin Partnership

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October Mixer Photos

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Events

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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Visit Stockton

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Calendar

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Ribbon Cuttings

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday.

Contact the Chamber for location, and time. joe@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room. www.stocktonchamber.org

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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL I’m so excited about this month’s Port O Call cover

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

story. Not only because I have attended and seen some great women leaders within the community be recognized in the past few years, but because I actually know and

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

serve on a board with this year’s young ATHENA

BAKUL PATEL

Award winner.

The Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon will take place

on Nov. 17 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club.

This year’s honorees are ATHENA recipient Carol Ornelas of Visionary Home Builders of California and our ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, Erin Guy Castillo of Parish Guy Castillo PLC. Both are most deserving of this award and the event will sell out fast, so contact the Chamber office to purchase your tickets.

On another note, as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and celebrations, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on what I am thankful for. First, I want to thank our CEO, Douglass W. Wilhoit Jr. for his leadership not just for the

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Chamber but for the city of Stockton and this county. While working very closely with Doug these past few months, I cannot express enough what an asset he is to this community.

Second, the Chamber Staff and the Chamber Board have helped me so much with my role as president of the Chamber. I also want to thank all my friends at Dorfman Pacific and my family for their positive support. For those of you that enjoy reading this monthly article, I would like to take a moment to thank you. If I don’t see or meet you at the ATHENA Luncheon, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Nov. 8 is Election Day here and across the USA! Sad to say, only a small percentage of

Lincoln while attending Mass at the National Cathedral was not meant to be funny but a symbol of all of us joining hands to make

citizens of this nation, state, and local

our city, county, state, and nation a strong, robust, and safe place

jurisdictions actually take elections 100

to live, work, recreate, and pray!

percent seriously by not only voting

DOUG WILHOIT

The photo of me shaking the hand of the statue of President

Hopefully, if you have not voted absentee prior to reading this

(either in person or by absentee ballot),

article, you will go to your local voting precinct on Nov. 8 to

but by also taking the time to fully

exercise your constitutional and God-given right to vote!

investigate the candidate’s qualifications, platform, and the

My strong feeling is: “IF YOU DO NOT VOTE, YOU HAVE

motives of their supporters. Those who do not take part in the

NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE OUTCOME!”

election process have forgotten and/or have no respect for the fact

Please go to www.stocktonchamber.org for Ballot Measure

that so many fought and died for this freedom many Americans

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take for granted. Other people around the world would love

Council (GRC) and Your Chamber Board of Directors.

to have this sacred opportunity, but their system of repressive government does not allow them to determine their own destiny as we are so blessed to do!

Here is something I have had in my office(s) since 1979, when I first became a San Joaquin County Supervisor (representing District 2) and truly all the citizens of this abundant county: In 1645, ONE VOTE gave Oliver Cromwell control of England; In 1649, ONE VOTE caused Charles I of England to be executed; In 1776, ONE VOTE gave America the English language instead of German; In 1845, ONE VOTE brought Texas into the Union; In 1868, ONE VOTE saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment; In 1876, ONE VOTE gave Rutherford B. Hayes the Presidency of the United States; In 1876, ONE VOTE changed France from a Monarchy to a Republic; In 1921, ONE VOTE gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party and in 1960, a ONE VOTE change in each precinct in Illinois would have defeated John F. Kennedy. Please note, while recently in Washington D.C. where the accompanying photo of President Lincoln was taken at the National Cathedral, I experienced the Holocaust Museum and saw the result of not only German complacency but also worldwide complacency tantamount to not voting or not making a fullyinformed vote.

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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.

RTD Announces New Chief Operating Officer San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is pleased to announce that Thomas Drozt has joined the agency as Chief Operating Officer. In this new position, Drozt will oversee Thomas Drozt

transportation, maintenance, and paratransit

in the profession. Bowman & Company has been serving a diverse group of clients over its long history, which began in 1949. The firm has seven partners and employs 35 accountants and support staff.

Harlem Globetrotters Bring Their 2017 World Tour to Stockton on Jan. 19

operations at RTD.

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the

Drozt previously worked at the Maryland Transit

most electrifying athletes on the planet, will bring their spectacular

Administration as Director of Bus Transportation. Prior to

show to Stockton Arena on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. during their 2017

that, he held management and executive positions at Dunn

World Tour. During their 2017 World Tour, the famed team will

Transportation, Xerox Corporation, MV Transportation, and

feature a star-studded roster that includes Big Easy Lofton, Ant

Veolia Transportation. Drozt earned his Bachelor’s Degree in

Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese

Global Business Management with an emphasis on Leadership

Chisholm—plus female stars TNT Lister and Ace Jackson.

from Arizona State University.

Tickets start at $25 and are now available for presale at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, www.ticketmaster.com, the

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Stockton Arena box office, or by phone at 800.745.3000.

Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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WOMEN WHO INSPIRE ATHENA Awards Recognize Outstanding Female Leadership

By Jacqui D. Sinarle

Carol Ornelas

THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL RECOGNIZE CAROL ORNELAS AND ERIN GUY CASTILLO at the 30th Annual

For more than 33 years, Carol

ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Nov. 17.

Ornelas has supported other women

Ornelas will receive the ATHENA Award, named for the Greek

in the competitive home building

goddess of wisdom and strength. The award was created in 1982 to support, honor, and develop women leaders in communities across the world and today is presented by regional chambers of

industry while she has created

CAROL ORNELAS

award-winning neighborhoods across Northern California.

commerce, women’s organizations, and universities in more than

As CEO of Visionary Home Builders, Ornelas has made

500 communities, recognizing individuals for striving toward the

her mark in the male-dominated world of home building and

highest levels of accomplishment, excelling in their professions,

significantly influenced gender equality in the building trades.

supporting the advancement of business women, devoting time to

Under her hands-on leadership, Visionary Home Builders has

their communities, and actively mentoring others.

constructed and rehabilitated over 1,200 units of rental housing

Guy Castillo will be presented with the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. It was initiated in 2009 to recognize individuals 18 to 40 years old for demonstrating

and more than 700 residential homes for first time homebuyers in San Joaquin, Sacramento, Stanislaus, Fresno and Merced Counties.

Ornelas is committed to providing high quality, beautifully-

excellence, creativity, and initiative in their professions; improving

designed housing for low income and underserved populations.

the quality of life for others in the community; and serving as

She understands the need for affordable housing combined

personal and professional role models for young women.

with the social and educational elements that create a sense of

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community, and many of her housing projects include Head Start

Guy Castillo’s 2015 Leadership Stockton Class named her

programs, community centers, basketball courts, computer labs,

Distinguished Class Member and she currently serves on the Board

medical clinics, and playgrounds.

for the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association. She is actively

Ornelas also mentors youth by providing internships for on-

involved in the Mary Graham Children’s Foundation and she and

the-job learning opportunities. She often hires these young people

her husband plan to join another nonprofit board in the future.

directly following internships or after they have begun their own

Guy Castillo also mentors new female attorneys in the legal

successful careers in the field.

profession and is part of the pilot group of eight local women who

With a leadership style that is uniquely both quiet and direct, Ornelas listens, learns from others, and has the vision and drive to

initiated The Eleanor Project to share resources and collaborate on identified community needs.

engage communities and inspire neighborhoods to become places

Award Ceremony

where families feel safe and secure.

The 30th Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon will be

Erin Guy Castillo

presented at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 at Stockton Golf & Country

Erin Guy Castillo is dedicated to

ERIN GUY CASTILLO

Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd., in Stockton. Individual

serving her legal clients, mentoring

tickets are $40 each if purchased by Nov. 10. For tickets, visit

other women and improving the lives

www.stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards or call the Chamber

of children in her community.

at 209.547.2770.

As a partner in the law firm, Parish Guy Castillo PLC, Guy Castillo handles

a variety of civil trials and appeals and has served as lead trial

ATHENA SPONSORS

counsel in several jury trials, which is unique for an attorney

PLATINUM:

her age (36).

“One of my proudest achievements was becoming a mom while attending law school,” said Guy Castillo, who graduated with honors.

Guy Castillo serves on the Board of the San Joaquin Bar Association and is currently the President-Elect. She was honored with the organization’s first ever Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. She also received the Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star Award for four consecutive years.

“

One of my proudest achievements was

GOLD:

becoming a mom while

”

attending law school.

ERIN GUY CASTILLO

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIM QUINN Leadership Stockton Class Picks Community Project During Annual Retreat

they, as a class, will determine how to choose their community

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

community projects the class was to choose from.

project. Then it was time for presentations on the four potential After the presentations, the class was free to enjoy the great outdoors for the evening, including s’mores around the campfire.

The morning light brought a hearty breakfast followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of all four projects. After a passionate discussion, the class chose their project and planned out the leadership, subcommittees, action plan, and timeline.

For their year-long community service project, the Class of 2016-17 has chosen to install a “makerspace” in the Cesar Chavez Library in Downtown Stockton. Along with all the great technology in the makerspace (3D printers, laser cutters, ect.), the class will do doing some beautification to the outside of the

The Leadership Stockton Class of 2016-17 chose their class community project at September’s overnight retreat at Camp

building. During the year, the class will also help spread the word

Tuolumne Trails in Groveland, CA. The beautiful camp welcomed

about 2-1-1 to the community. It is going to be a great project!

Please look for future updates on this year’s project as we

the class for their retreat with open arms and great weather.

follow the class of 2016-17 on their journey through Community

The class started the retreat with an expectations exercise that got them thinking about what to expect the next day and a half.

Leadership by visiting www.leadershipstockton.com and liking

Then Chris Stevens, President, Summit Solutions Consulting, LS

the Leadership Stockton Facebook page. If you would like more

Class of 2007, took over and led the class through some leadership

info on Leadership Stockton or wish to sponsor an upcoming

theory, some team building games, and a few rounds of human

session, please contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or

hungry, hungry hippos!

tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

The afternoon brought a fun little game called “Little Known Fact Bingo” where the class learned fun random facts about each other. After the embarrassing stories, the class did an exercise learning the finer points of Voting vs. Consensus and how

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If Tesla is successful, what will this mean for San Joaquin USA?

Tesla just reported a 70 percent increase in deliveries in the

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was once utilized by Daimler-Chrysler as a distribution center.

This manufacturing parts plant has been already expanded since the April 2014 acquisition. Lathrop city staff has welcomed

third quarter to a record 24,500 vehicles. The auto maker has

and worked hard to make Tesla a productive employer in their

missed its targets in the last two quarters, yet it still set an

growing city.

ambitious goal to make half a million cars by 2018— two years

More may be coming.

earlier than expected. Most of these cars will be the Model 3,

Stop and think what is needed to build 500,000 cars per

which has over 375,000 reservations. Then, of course, Tesla

year. Lots of parts. All auto manufacturers need these parts

is involved in its controversial acquisition of sister company,

manufactured nearby with “just in time” scheduling on the final

SolarCity. Furthermore, Tesla has yet to turn a profit.

production line. With limited and affordable real estate near the

But let’s step back for a moment and look at the impact of Tesla on San Joaquin County if it’s successful over the next two to four years.

The Tesla production plant is in Fremont and the rapidly

final assembly plant, that means that San Joaquin USA must be on the shopping list for Tesla and critical suppliers.

Other electric vehicle manufacturing will follow, like First Priority GreenFleet Ltd (“GreenFleet”), a total solutions provider

expanding Gigafactory, which is producing wall batteries for Solar

for sustainable fleet solutions which recently acquired the assets of

City and soon car batteries for the goal of production of one half

Electric Vehicles International Llc. (“EVI”) of Stockton.

million cars by 2018. Right in the center of these two key factories is the Lathrop Tesla, renovated 431,000 square foot facility that

San Joaquin County may yet again become a center for auto and truck supplier manufacturers, similar to when over 15,000 jobs supported the NUMMI GM/Toyota plant.

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Chamber Diversity Mixer Dec. 8 at the University of the Pacific Alumni House

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the following companies for their year-round support of the Chamber through our Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program.

Make sure to mark your calendars for Dec. 8 because you are not going to want to miss the Chamber’s annual Business Diversity Mixer! This year, the mixer will be held at the University of the Pacific Vereschagin Alumni House, 1022 Dave Brubeck Wy., Stockton, from 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Central Valley AsianAmerican Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin African American Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber

2016-2017 Taking Care of Business Sponsors

of Commerce, and California Delta Chambers and Visitors Bureau will each feature food tasting that reflect their specific

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ethnicity/location. So come kick the Holiday Season off in style and

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make some great business connections while you’re at it.

BAC Community Bank Chevron Corporation

Event Sponsorships Available!

There is still time to get in on the Taking Care of Business

Delta Sierra Beverage

Sponsorship program for our remaining 2016-17 events like the

DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.

Golf Tournament, State of the City, Business Awards Luncheon,

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.

and Installation Dinner.

F&M Bank

The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities

Financial Center Credit Union

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

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Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout

Kaiser Permanente

the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the

Lodi Health/Adventist Health

events lineup. The Chamber allows its members to wisely choose a

Moss Adams, LLP

year long program that meets their marketing, consumer exposure,

Neumiller & Beardslee

and community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors

Oak Valley Community Bank

to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at a

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significant savings.

San Joaquin Delta College

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

San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.

Events Director, at 209.292.8423, or e-mail

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

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CONGRATULATIONS ERIN GUY CASTILLO FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN RECEIVING THE ATHENA AWARD! With deep experience and strategic focus representing both individuals and business entities, Parish Guy Castillo’s attorneys are committed to continued excellence in the handling of complex litigation for clients who demand and appreciate assertive trial attorneys who work with integrity and dedication.

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY

VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

Official Ballot Recommendations

March Madness comes to Stockton!

Through the Chamber’s traditional Government Relations

Join your friends and fellow

Council’s process, the Board of Directors of the Greater Stockton

Stocktonians as we celebrate

Chamber of Commerce recommends the following positions on

March Madness right here in

the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election Ballot.

Stockton. All-session and single day tickets passes are now on

STATE PROPOSITION

sale for the NCAA Women’s

PROPOSITION 51 School Bonds. Funding for K-12 School and Community College Facilities

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

PROPOSITION 52 Voter Approval to Divert Hospital Fee Revenue Dedicated to Medi-Cal

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

PROPOSITION 53 Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval. Initiative Constitutional Amendment

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

Stockton Arena Box Office to purchase your tickets.

PROPOSITION 57 Criminal Sentences, Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

Stocked full of answers

PROPOSITION 64 Marijuana Legalization

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

PROPOSITION 66 Death Penalty Procedures

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

Division I Basketball Regionals.

These “Sweet Sixteen” and “Elite Eight” games will be held at the Stockton Arena on Mar. 25 and 27, 2017. Go to NCAA.com/tickets/basketball-women/d1 or visit the

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LOCAL MEASURES

to share the number with your friends and family so we can make

MEASURE M Library & Recreation Special Tax MEASURE N Elections & Redistricting

SUPPORT

OPPOSE

NO POSITION

MEASURE O Fiscal Matters & Council Compensation

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Frank J. Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348

Serving the Central Valley for Over 42 Years

Overhead Door Company of Stockton, Inc.

Residential · Commercial · Industrial

209.948.2704 • www.overheaddoorstockton.com

HELPING VALLEY BUSINESS GROW

Deep Roots ~ Strong Branches Oak Valley’s Mike Petrucelli, Commercial Loans, 209.249.7370 and Kristine Griffin, Ripon Branch Manager, 209.758.8034, pictured with Robin and Tom Bair, Owners of Golden State Freight

866.844.7500 • www.ovcb.com Oakdale • Sonora • Modesto • Turlock • Patterson Escalon • Ripon • Stockton • Manteca • Tracy

“We started banking with one of Oak Valley’s Modesto branches almost 15 years ago. As our business has moved and grown, we’ve had the opportunity to use several of their branches and it’s always consistent. Convenient locations, managed by friendly, service-oriented people who are supportive of our business – that’s our Oak Valley experience.

– Tom and Robin Bair, Golden State Freight www.stocktonchamber.org

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CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2016

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

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November Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Brookside Country Club, 3603 St. Andrews, Stockton 95219

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Leadership Stockton Economy Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location TBA

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

FRESH meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m., Speaker TBA @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room

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

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ATHENA Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Chamber Offices Closed – Veteran’s Day

Chamber Offices Closed – Thanksgiving/ American Heritage Day

NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday.

Contact the Chamber for location, and time. joe@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: President, Bakul Patel, Dorfman-Pacific Co.; Sr. Vice President, Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation; Vice President, Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific – Eberhardt School of Business; Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Brandie Owusu Spencer, African American Chamber of Commerce; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin; Victor Randolph, Never Boring Advertising

Attending Ambassadors: Carla Little; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Chad Vincent, Lyoness; Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Funeral Services; Darcy Koster, United Way of San Joaquin County; Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc./Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Karen Coleman-Farley, YP Marketing Solutions; Katherine Edens, University of the Pacific; Marina Navarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Nanette Spitulski, ABS Direct; Pat Mancebo, Club Z In-Home Tutorial; Phillip Winkler, Club Z In-Home Tutorial; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 the Bull; Terri Manley, Stop the Presses

Assistance League of Stockton

House of Elegance

1323 E. Harding Wy., Stockton, CA 95205

216 W. Harding Wy., Stockton, CA 95204

Bristol Hospice

Mercedes-Benz of Stockton

5757 Pacific Ave., Ste. 228, Stockton, CA 95207

10777 Trinity Pkwy., Stockton, CA 95219

El Frutal

Stockton Public Safety Academy

1101 E. March Ln., #G, Stockton, CA 95210

1621 Brookside Rd., Stockton, CA 95207

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BUSINESS PROFILE

1113 East Roosevelt Stockton, Ca • 209.931.5900 • www.airtechheatingandac.com.

Air tech Heating & A/C Service Company has been a family

an A+ rating with the BBB, high ratings on Google, Angie’s

owned business for 24 years here in San Joaquin County. We

List, and Yelp!. Air Tech specializes in service, repairs, and

are a small business enterprise under the Corporation name

installations for all makes and models; even ductless systems and

KAWAP, Inc. with Walt Prato in the industry for over 40 years.

heat pump units. We also specialize in Preventive Maintenance

Our technicians are very knowledgable servicement, NOT

Contracts for Commercial accounts. Check out our website at

salesmen, and they will not sell you something you do not need.

www.AirTechHeatingandAC.com or call 209.931.5900.

We take pride in being a company you can TRUST! We have

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