Port O Call - November 2019

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org

Vol.66 No.7

NOVEMBER 2019

ATHENA

AWARDS: WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN

Cover Photo By Kevin Richtik – Caroline Photography

ATHENA AWARDS: WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN

CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO

DON’T MISS! 5 6

News Briefs 7 Cover Story 8 Leadership Stockton

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Visit Stockton

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Events 11 Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership October Business Trade Show Mixer Photos

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NOVEMBER NETWORKING MIXER

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5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Inspire Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 223 Stockton, CA 95203

ATHENA AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204 Prepaid Reservations Only

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS

Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact roxy@stocktonchamber.org for location No N4S Nov. 14 and Nov. 28

Ribbon Cuttings 13 New Members

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Programs and Public Policy

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Calendar 15

28 Years of Economic Excellence

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ON THE COVER: 2019 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient Frances Richardson and 2019 ATHENA Award recipient Lindy Turner Hardin

SAN JO A

QUIN PA RTNERSHIP

Locating 445+ new/expanded projects creating more than 65,000 jobs

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

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

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Let us tell your story.

MARKETING, ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS | GRAPHIC DESIGN & BRANDING | FILM & MULTIMEDIA INTERACTIVE & WEB DEVELOPMENT | SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING | CUSTOM SIGNS & FLEET GRAPHICS

MODESTO 1016 14th St., Modesto 209.526.9136

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STOCKTON 445 W. Weber Ave. Ste. 124A, Stockton

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FROM YOUR 2019 -20 PRESIDENT BY: DOUG DINJIAN Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

There is always great anticipation related to awarding the

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, Carter Imports

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Kay Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center

Annual ATHENA Award recipients and this year is no

VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank

be held Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. As you have no doubt noticed on this month’s cover of the

DOUG DINJIAN

VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group CHAMBER DIRECTORS Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Darryl Curry, Kaiser Permanente Central Valley F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Melissa Flores, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Elizabeth H. Kim, Esq., Neumiller & Beardslee Jarrod McAnally, Big Valley Ford Lincoln Dan Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Roy Nightengale, KSTN 105-9 The Bull Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Chad Sublet, Verve Networks Dustin Toms, Stockton Kings CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

exception. The 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon will

209.292.8432

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423

Port O Call that the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient is Lindy Turner Hardin of the Child Abuse Prevention Council

and the 2019 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipient is Frances Richardson of the JobRedi Foundation.

This event usually sells out, so you will need to order your tickets ASAP if you have not already. You may purchase tickets by calling The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at 209.547.2770, or by visiting stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards.

The Annual ATHENA Award is designed to honor individuals who strive toward the highest levels of accomplishment, excel in their chosen business or profession, have demonstrated support for the advancement of business and professional women, have devoted time and energy to their community, and have actively mentored others.

The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award (since its inception in 2010) is dedicated to recognizing the next generation of leaders in San Joaquin County. This award honors an individual who has demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative

OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421

in their business or profession; provides valuable service to improve the quality of life

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Roxy Jewell-Richardson

of others in their community; and clearly serves as a role model for young women

209.292.8439

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EVENTS Myriah Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Swann 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435

personally and professionally. The nominee must be younger than 40 years old.

These two honorees have not been randomly picked. The ATHENA and Young ATHENA Award recipients have been selected based upon scoring provided by ATHENA International Guidelines. The Selection Committee is made up of Past ATHENA Honorees and community members who may not serve on the committee

BEA COORDINATOR Dennis Thao 209.292.8436

in consecutive years. This year’s award recipients, as with all the past recipients, have

OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770

earned their awards and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and San Joaquin

PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Never Boring 209.526.9136 PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

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County salute them!

Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in the 35th Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame, recognizing an impressive group of inductees (David Lucas, Everett Rankins, Christina Schallberger, Tom Stokes and Patrick Connolly).

These leaders are among the many in the $2+ Billion Agriculture business that are a part of San Joaquin County. These individuals are true leaders in Agriculture and help make San Joaquin County a place to be included when discussing anything related to

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

agriculture. Thank you for your contributions!

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

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT

DOUG WILHOIT

I know over the past 20 plus years, you

we were asked by Californians, “there is nothing to do and nothing to

have read my prideful comments (some

see in Stockton. Why would you want to go there?” But boy, were

have said or written that I was being naive

they wrong! We arrived in Stockton and instead of a drab city, we

and/or in denial) about Stockton and what

found a city full of trees, lakes, and a city with a real centre. We

a great place it is to live and call home! In

also enjoyed the warm welcome of our host families as well as the

spite of the problems we have, although

program prepared for us.”

sadly to say, this is not uncommon today

“A boat tour on a 48’ private motor yacht in the river delta and later

in cities of all sizes in these United States of America, I still stand

water skiing and wakeboarding demonstrated the high quality of

by that conviction and will never waiver.

life in Stockton.”

I have also asked that every Stocktonian take the time to REALLY

“During the visit to the University of Pacific, we learned about the

get to know their hometown and get out and experience so much

educational system in California and were impressed by the attractive

that is offered here. Those who have done so were very pleasantly

campus. In Switzerland, most universities are located in city centres

surprised, continue to explore more and have passed the word.

and offer only a very limited number of dormitories.”

Many people who go to visitstockton.org on a regular basis have

“One evening, we were all invited to a baseball game of the Stockton

also signed up for their weekly event update and have experienced

Ports. While none of us is a baseball expert, we still enjoyed the

events, culture, recreation, and people that enhanced their

atmosphere of the crowd and the modern stadium.”

appreciation of Stockton and all it has to offer.

“Stockton caters not only to the sports buff but also to those interested

I have also often stated that it is a shame that from time to time it

in culture and history. A tour to the Haggin Museum was a testimony

takes someone not from Stockton to let us know that we are OK no

to this. The exhibits led us back to the time of the gold rush and the

matter what the naysayers, pundits or slanted surveys declare.

foundation of the City of Stockton.”

Case in point: Here are a few quotes from a letter from Mr. Gino

“Should anybody ask us again “Stockton, what is there to see?” we now

Pfister, MBA, MSC and a retired Engineer from Basel, Switzerland.

would happily answer: “Just go there, you will be surprised!”

He and his wife were here representing Rotary District 1990 in a student exchange with Stockton Rotary which is in Rotary District 5220. Here is what he had to say about Stockton and with that I will rest my case!

As I close, it is the people who really make Stockton and San Joaquin County special—like our new ATHENA Lindy Turner Hardin and new Young ATHENA Frances Richardson, our honorees at our Ag Hall of Fame dinner and all who exhibited and attended our Fall Trade

“During our three weeks stay in California, our group of Rotary

Show Mixer at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel. Congratulations

Youth Exchange students stayed in Stockton. From “Stockton?”

and thank you all!

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Kay Ruhstaller Appointed to Early Childhood Education Policy Council

Kay Ruhstaller

Kevin and Brian Gini Appointed Co-CEOs of Collins Electrical Company, Inc.

Kay Ruhstaller, Executive Director of Family

After serving nearly 30 years as CEO

Resource & Referral Center, has been appointed

and President of Collins Electrical

by the Rules Committee of the California

Company, Inc., Gene Gini will

State Senate to serve on the Early Childhood

be passing the reins to the next

Education Policy Council and will represent San Joaquin County and the Central Valley

generation of Gini executives. The The Gini Family

current ownership consists of Gene

effective Sept. 4, 2019 through Sept. 4, 2022. The Early Childhood

and Dianne, Kevin, Brian, and Craig Gini. Kevin and Brian will

Policy Council will advise the Governor, Legislature, and

succeed their father, serving as Co-CEOs of the large Stockton-

Superintendent of Public Instruction on statewide early learning

based company. Kevin and Brian have been integral members of

and care policy, including implementation and evaluation of

the Collins team for over three decades and have each served as

the state’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care and the

Vice President and Branch Managers.

2019 Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood

Established in 1928, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. is one of

Education Final Report.

the top electrical construction and engineering firms in Northern

Kay Ruhstaller took her oath of office Tuesday, Sept. 17, swearing

California with an annual sales volume over $180 million. For

in at the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Office.

more information, visit www.collinselectric.com.

University of the Pacific Merging School, College to Enhance Access to Education

New Traveling Exhibit Opens Nov. 7 at the Haggin

​​​​​University of the Pacific, a leader in preparing aspiring teachers and educational leaders and delivering quality continuing education, is merging a school and college to enhance the learning experience for students.

Luster: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting is a traveling museum exhibition comprised of over 45 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s realists and hyperrealists who specialize in automobiles and motorcycles as their primary subject of choice. This exhibition will run from

The Gladys L. Benerd School of Education and University

Nov. 7, 2019 to Feb. 2, 2020 at the Haggin Museum. An opening

College will offer courses as the new Benerd College in fall 2020

reception will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.

and focus on innovative, flexible online and hybrid educational programs to meet the needs of traditional students and working adults seeking career advancement or to expand their knowledge.

To better serve those adult learners, Benerd College will offer

Luster encompasses a broad range of cars and motorcycles from vintage vehicles circa the 1940s and before, to more recent classics. For more information, call 209.940.6300 or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.

academic and credentialing support for degree and professional students outside traditional business hours, since those students often work during daytime hours and would not be able to take advantage of those services otherwise. For more information, visit Pacific.edu.

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ATHENA

AWARDS: WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN

By Ashley Stinson

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ore and more, women are entering the world of business as leaders and entrepreneurs. In a world where so often

Frances Richardson is the recipient of this year’s ATHENA Young Professional

the odds seem stacked against them, nothing is more vital to the

Leadership Award. Born and raised in

success of professional women than the advice and support of

Stockton, Richardson’s family imparted

women who have survived and thrived in the business world. The

on her from a young age the importance of

ATHENA Award is given to recognize outstanding individuals

education, hard work, compassion and service. Richardson is

who have excelled in their chosen business or profession, who

the Executive Director of the JobRedi Foundation, a non-profit

have supported women in business and professional fields, who

which was founded via a partnership with the Horatio Alger

have been an active part of their community, and who have acted

Association of Distinguished Americans. The JobRedi Foundation

as mentors to others. The ATHENA Awards Luncheon, held by

awards grants to students who demonstrate perseverance, grit,

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, is a celebration

and personal responsibility. In her position as Executive Director,

of the kinds of people who make San Joaquin County great by

Richardson helps grant recipients a foothold to a better economic

investing in the community around them.

future through paid internships, skill-based education, and

ATHENA International operates worldwide, honoring notable

workshops which give them the tools to succeed.

individuals in women’s empowerment in over 500 communities.

Besides the important work Richardson does with the JobRedi

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has one of the oldest

Foundation, she also volunteers her time to the community. After

ATHENA programs in the nation. The 33rd Annual ATHENA

graduating from the University of the Pacific, she worked with

Award is granted based on the ATHENA International guidelines,

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce coordinating the

given to individuals who have demonstrated excellence and

Business Education Alliance Program. During this coordination,

initiative in their business or profession, who have helped to

Richardson discovered a plethora of local events, charities and

improve quality of life in their community, and who can serve

small businesses which she enthusiastically aided by volunteering.

as role models for young women. The honorees of this year’s ATHENA Award have been the helping hand that lifts others who will come after them.

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The ATHENA Leadership Award recipient this year is Lindy Turner Hardin , who has been the Executive Director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council for sixteen years.

When Hardin was first hired, the organization was struggling, but with her ceaseless dedication, she was able to revive it by effectively equipping and managing her staff, and working carefully within the agency’s budget. Thanks to Hardin’s mentorship and development of her staff, her organization’s budget has grown during her tenure from three million dollars to sixteen million dollars, increasing their ability to reach and aid those in need throughout the community. Thanks to Hardin’s tireless leadership, the Child Abuse Prevention Council now offers over twenty direct-service programs helping children and families in San Joaquin County, including therapy services for children and families, pre-school locations, and San Joaquin’s Court Appointed Special Advocates Program.

Children and families are important to Hardin, and she is passionate about her work. Harden believes in serving as a role model for the women she works with by leading, connecting, and communicating with those around her. Although her role as CEO of one of San Joaquin’s largest nonprofits is intense and requires a lot of attention, she makes certain to prioritize setting aside time to meet with her Leadership team, which is almost entirely comprised of women, in

Please join us in honoring these 2 amazing women.

Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased by contacting the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at (209) 547-2770 or by visiting stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards/

MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS

(as of 10/18/19)

PLATINUM: California State University, Stanislaus California Water Service Co. Carpenters Local 152 Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin Dignity Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center F&M Bank Financial Center Credit Union Fritz & Phyllis Grupe Grupe Commercial Company JobRedi Foundation Kaiser Permanente Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Neumiller & Beardslee Port of Stockton The Record University of the Pacific GOLD: BAC Community Bank Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Family Resource & Referral Center JaniTek Cleaning Solutions United Way of San Joaquin County Verve Networks SILVER: San Joaquin County Office of Education Ulmer Photo Visit Stockton TABLE: Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin

order to provide direct mentorship. She provides her team with a role model of the skills it takes to be a successful, effective professional.

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN

VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

Leadership Stockton Class Picks Community Project During Annual Retreat

FREE Google My Business Workshop – Nov. 7

The Leadership Stockton Class of 2019-20 chose their class

understand how to expand your visibility within Google’s free

community project at September’s overnight retreat at Camp

products and improve conversion of digital audiences into actual

Tuolumne Trails in Groveland, CA. The beautiful camp welcomed

customers. Sign up for FREE: visitstockton.us/googleworkshop.

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

The class started the retreat with an expectations exercise that got them thinking about what to expect the next day and a half. Then Chris Stevens, President, Summit Solutions Consulting, LS Class of 2007, took over and lead the class through some leadership theory, some team building games and a few rounds of human hungry, hungry hippos!

The afternoon brought a fun little game called “Little Known Fact Bingo” where the class learned fun random facts about each other.

Visit Stockton is hosting a workshop that helps local businesses

3rd Annual Feast at the Fox Sponsorships for Feast at the Fox open this month. If you haven’t yet been part of this farm to table dining experience on Main Street, now is your chance. Your business can sponsor the event and support the San Joaquin Delta College Culinary Arts Program while enjoying a locally sourced five-course meal under the neon lights of the Bob Hope Theatre. The event is hosted by Visit Stockton in partnership with the City of Stockton and is limited to 224 seats. A small number of seats will go on sale to the public in February so be sure to snag your sponsorship early to guarantee a seat. Direct inquiries to: robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348, or visit FeastAtTheFox.com.

After the embarrassing stories, the class did an exercise learning the finer points of Voting vs. Consensus and how they as a class will

Give the Gift of Stockton

determine how to choose their community project. Then it was time

The holiday season is upon us and Visit Stockton is your one-stop

for presentations on the six potential community projects the class

shop for Stockton souvenirs. Official Stockton merchandise makes

was to choose from.

the best holiday surprises, stocking stuffers, and corporate gifts.

After the amazing presentations the class was free to enjoy the great

With a selection of Stockton and #StocktonTrue items like t-shirts

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 each project proposal. After a passionate discussion, the class chose their project and planned out the leadership, subcommittees, and timeline.

For their year-long community service project the Class of 2019-20

($8 and up), hats ($15), and mugs ($6) it is an easy, and economical way to show your Stockton pride. We also boast a great selection of Stockton books available for purchase. Come by our office in Downtown Stockton - 125 Bridge Place, second floor or go online to StocktonSouvenirs.com. Tip: Use your Stockton Savings Pass to save $ on your purchase.

has chosen to help the Micke Grove Zoo. The class will be rehabbing

Mark Your Calendars for 2020

the amphitheater and sprucing up the look of the zoo. They will also

11th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week

be helping get the Zoomobile going out into the community again. It

3rd Annual Feast at the Fox

is going to be a great project!

9th Annual Stockton Beer Week

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

5th Annual Stockton Brew Fest

Aug. 8

class of 2019-20 on their journey through Community Leadership

5th Annual Stockton Arts Week

Oct. 9 - 18

by visiting www.leadershipstockton.com and liking the Leadership

3rd Annual Collide Arts Festival

Stockton Facebook page. If you would like more info on Leadership Stockton or wish to sponsor an upcoming session, please contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348

Jan. 17 - 26 May 8

Aug. 7-16

Oct. 17

EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Sponsor an Upcoming Chamber Event!

Don’t Miss the Winter Diversity Mixer Dec. 5

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

Get into the Holiday Spirit by attending our Annual Winter Diversity

Sponsorship program for our remaining 2019-20 events like the

Mixer held on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. at The Haggin Museum.

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

Spend the evening mingling and networking and be sure to check out

and Installation Dinner.

the Haggin’s featured exhibits and amazing collections.

The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses

Also in attendance will be the following: San Joaquin County

a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Central Valley Asian-American

upcoming year. This popular program was created to give Chamber

Chamber of Commerce-CVACC, California Delta Chambers

members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year

and Visitors Bureau, San Joaquin African American Chamber of

at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.

Commerce, and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. All

For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through

participating organizations will be providing delicious small bites

Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events Director, at

that reflect each specific Chamber’s ethnicity/location. This Multi-

209.292.8423, or email to tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.

Chamber Mixer is known as one of the winter’s most popular events, you don’t want to miss this great evening of socializing, fantastic food and drinks, raffle prizes, and more! We will be partnering with the

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

U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots again this year, so please bring a

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SPONSORS 2019-2020 A.G. Spanos Companies BAC Community Bank California Water Service Co. Carpenters Local 152 Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Dameron Hospital DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Donaghy Sales F&M Bank Family Resource & Referral Center Financial Center Credit Union JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Kaiser Permanente Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. Stockton East Water District Stockton Ports Ulmer Photo University of the Pacific Verve Networks Visit Stockton

come make lasting connections in our community. Stay tuned for more

new unwrapped toy As always, our Networking Mixers are free to attend and open to all so announcements to come, we have a wonderful evening planned!

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS Local Higher Education Leaders Contributed to Our Knowledge Economy

offerings and the arts. She also worked with many organizations

Wikipedia describes the knowledge economy as the use of

well as transferring students to CSU Stanislaus. The development of

knowledge to create goods and services. It refers to a high portion of

health and skilled labor training programs under her leadership will

skilled workers in the economy of a locality, country, or the world,

have a lasting impact in our community.

and the idea that most jobs require specialized skills. It is also said

Pamela Eibeck retired after ten years of growing the knowledge

that a knowledge economy cannot be developed without an efficient

offerings and new facilities on all three campuses of the University

and modern education system.

of the Pacific. Her successes range from a new state of the art dental

San Joaquin County is adjacent to and impacted by one of the

school in San Francisco to the renewal of the Sacramento Campus

world’s most recognized knowledge-based economy regions—Silicon

with new health and business programs as well as new student

Valley. To compete in the economic battle for regional prosperity, we

housing in Stockton. Programs such as Beyond Our Gates helped

must continue to support and grow all levels of education as well as

bring the community together around improving early literacy.

support employers who provide continuing education and training

Many leaders have taken on the challenge of educating our youth

programs. Supporting programs that apply skill building with

and securing new pathways to knowledge. The San Joaquin

innovation and technology is the only way we will be prepared to

Partnership recognizes two leading woman whose legacy

support tomorrow’s workforce needs.

as leaders in higher education will be remembered by their

In San Joaquin County, we have been honored to have two great

significant contribution to the future knowledge economy of our

educational leaders who understand this need and have created

San Joaquin Mega Region. Their leadership has provided us the

pathways to increasing our knowledge economy.

tools to compete, now it’s our job to apply them.

Kathy Hart lead San Joaquin Delta College in its growth of STEM

Kathy Hart and Pamela Eibeck are both recipients of the Greater

to promote access to higher education for high school students as

Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award.

OCTOBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE AND TRADE SHOW @ UNIVERSITY PLAZA WATERFRONT HOTEL

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Board of Directors in Attendance: President Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc; Kay Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center; Dr. Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group; Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull

Ambassadors in Attendance: Teri Manley, STOP! The Presses; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Crystal Bates, Stockton Chorale; Bruce Adams, Stockton Chorale; Jennifer Mah, EDD; Matthew Frederick, AAA; Steven Jong, Omega Pacific Insurance; Carol Clemens, Angels Caring Helpers; Victor Randolph, KRVR The River; Melissa Gomes, Weberstown Mall; Jan Adams, Stockton Singers; Loretta Lee, Juinor League of San Joaquin County; Ella Burse, AspiraNet; Rebecca Ray, Family Resource & Referral Center; Kevin Borges, BAC Community Bank; Julie Damron, Stockton Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

Realty One Group Zoom 3461 Brookside Rd., Stockton, CA 95219

Orangetheory Fitness 6575 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207

Luv2Play 3702 E Hammer Ln., Ste. C, Stockton, CA 95212

JobRedi Foundation

Stride Rite

1776 W March Ln., Ste. 220, Stockton, CA 95207

4950 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 (In Weberstown Mall)

NEW MEMBERS Amusement Parks Luv2Play 3702 E Hammer Ln., Ste. C, Stockton, CA 95212 luv2play.com

Funeral Directors Bay Area Cremation Society 2455 Station Dr., Stockton, CA 95215 bacfs.com

Storage - Self Service Thornton Road Self Storage 8627 Thorton Rd., Stockton, CA 95209 selfstorageinStockton.CA.com

Air Conditioning & Heating Sales & Service Smith Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 1150 N. Filbert St., Stockton, CA 95205 smithheating-air.com

Financial Services Main Street Launch 110 N. San Joaquin St., Suite 310-312, Stockton, CA 95202 MainStreetLaunch.org

Contractors Electrical Stockton, CA Certified Electric 94 W. Castle St., Stockton, CA 95204 DontPanicBro.com

Nutritional Products Green’s Nutrition 1906 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204 greensnutrition.com

Accountants Certified Public BPM 3247 W. March Ln. #200, Stockton, CA 95219 bpmcpa.com

Retail Shops HPC Stonecreek Investors, LP 5757 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 shopstonecreekvillage.com Consultants Herrera & Company phillip@herreracompany.com herreracompany.com Kate Post & Associates kate.post@att.net linkedin.com/in/kate-post-b079b124 Rental Service United Rentals Inc. / A&A Tool Rentals 2911 E. Fremont St., Stockton, 95208 unitedrentals.com

Employment Agencies & Consultants Avitek Recruit 17274 Golden Valley Pkwy., Lathrop, CA 95330 avitekrecruit.com Attorneys Srai Law Office 445 West Weber Avenue, Ste. 139, Stockton, CA 95203 srailawoffice.com Grocers Retail S-MART Foods Store 39 4725 Quail Lakes Dr., Stockton, CA 95207 Insurance Angel Sepulveda State Farm Insurance 6838 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 angelismyagent.net

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: JAMIE BOSSUAT, KROLOFF BELCHER SMART PERRY & CHRISTOPHERSON The ABCs of AB 5

agents, and others; (2) Individuals providing professional services

At the Oct. 9 Green Team San Joaquin meeting, Chamber Board

in specified fields such as marketing, human resources, and artists,

Member Jamie Bossuat with Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry &

and others; (3) Real estate licensees and repossession agencies; (4)

Christopherson gave an eye-opening overview of Assembly Bill 5,

Business-to-business contracting relationships; (5) Subcontractors

which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

and owner-operated truckers in the construction industry; (6) Referral agencies connecting clients with service providers; and

AB 5 – Independent Contractors This year’s legislative session resulted in a significant change to

(7) Motor Club services.

California’s independent contractor rules. Assembly Bill 5 codifies

Where an exception applies, the long-standing common law

the three-part “ABC Test” established by the California Supreme

Borello Test, which weighs multiple factors about the employment

Court in the 2018 Dynamex case. Under the ABC Test, a worker is

relationship, governs the employment relationship.

an employee unless all of the following conditions are met:

The ABC Test applies for the purposes of the Unemployment

A. The person is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity;

Insurance Code and the Labor Code beginning on Jan. 1, 2020. It

B. The person performs work that is outside the usual course of the

applies for the purposes of workers’ compensation on July 1, 2020.

hiring entity’s business; and

Businesses should evaluate their independent contractor relationships and assess whether they meet the three parts of the ABC Test or fall

C. The person is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the

within one of the exceptions.

For more information, please contact Jamie at bossuat@kroloff.com or

work performed.

AB 5 provides 7 categories of exceptions to the ABC Test: (1)

209.478.2000.

Specified occupations such as dentists, physicians, insurance

CONTINUING THE TRADITION STARTED BY MY FATHER IN 1954 Robert P. Queirolo Never Forgotten

Next FRESH Meeting

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Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. | @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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Happy Thanksgiving .,

14 PORT CALL

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal

Humphreys University

SAWS

American Recycling

Mid Valley IT

Sims Metal Management

Big Valley Ford

Musco Family Olive Co.

Solar Optimum Inc.

Caraustar

PG&E

Surtec

Carpenters Local Union 152

UEI

CBC Steel Buildings

Queirolo’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.

City of Stockton

Ray Morgan Companies

Van De Pol Enterprises

Collins Electrical Co.

Zarc Recycling

Dart Container

San Joaquin Council of Government

Healthy Air Living

San Joaquin County

Holt of California

Public Works

@

Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

Universal Service Recycling

CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2019

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Leadership Stockton Economy Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Port of Stockton Albert Lindley House

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

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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. @ Inspire Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 223 Stockton, CA 95203 Chamber Office Closed Veteran’s Day Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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FRESH Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Celebrate The Gift Of Family

ATHENA Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd.

Stockton, CA 95204 Prepaid Reservations Only Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd.

Stockton, CA 95204 Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Topic: TBA @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Chamber Office Closed Thanksgiving/ American Heritage Day

With a beautiful family portrait from

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

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