Port O Call - September 2018

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol.65 No.5

www.stocktonchamber.org

SEPTEMBER 2018

THE 54TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE WHEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY

THRIVE Photos Courtesy of Erin Sanders, Uprooted Visuals

THE 54TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE

WHEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY THRIVE

CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO

10 DON’T MISS!

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SEPTEMBER NETWORKING MIXER

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5:15 – 7:15 p.m.

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@ Somerford Place

Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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3530 Deer Park Dr.

New Members

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE

Cover Story 10 Programs and Public Policy

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News Briefs 14 Leadership Stockton

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Visit Stockton

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August Mixer Photos

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Member Testimonial

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Events 17 Calendar 18

5 – 8:30 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St.

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

Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org

27 Years of Economic Excellence

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ON THE COVER: Trucks lined up at 2018 Industrial Technology Barbecue Honoree California Freight in Ripon

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

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

Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

August was a busy month for the Chamber. We started with the

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

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

Chamber mixer, hosted by Sleep Number and Macaroni Grill, and we ended the month with our semi-annual Chamber Diversity Mixer. Both events were well attended, (unfortunately I was unable

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail

to attend the diversity mixer - my sinusitis got the best of me).

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

Special thanks goes to the Hispanic, the Asian American and the African American Chambers, as well as the Delta Chamber for

VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

working with us. A huge thank you to the Port of Stockton for hosting the event.

CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Waterloo Morada Fire District F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC Jim Johnson, SMG Stockton David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Daniel Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

DEITRA R. KENOLY

209.292.8432

A strong economy is key to a better Stockton! So many great things can happen in our community when our economic health is a solid A. There are businesses in our community that are contributing greatly, and this month we will celebrate them.

The 54th Industrial Technology Barbecue, brought to you by your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Sept. 12, at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton. We will honor several businesses that are making a difference in our community. Being honored are businesses that have expanded in square footage, invested more than one million dollars in capital and/or created more

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428

than 20 new jobs in San Joaquin County. Come out and join in the celebration.

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423

It was very exciting to see the list for the 2018/2019 Leadership Stockton class—a great

OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421

group of individuals from diverse backgrounds, ready to take on leadership roles in our community. Previous classes have worked together on various projects improving our

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

community, most recently the bowling alley and rec room at the Teen Impact Center

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433

and the toy soldiers at the Children’s Museum of Stockton. I can’t wait to see what this

SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Ana Alfaro 209.292.8426 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435

group will accomplish.

September is also the month for the BEA Breakfast Symposium, where education and businesses combine to prepare our young people for bright futures. The symposium

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429

will be held on Sept. 28 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. The topic for discussion

BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436

will be around the Value of Interns and Apprenticeships with the BEA highlighting the

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

209.988.5800

PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group

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new Students WIN Program.

Finally, as we are rapidly approaching the holiday season, please remember to do your part in contributing to a strong community by doing business with local businesses.

If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Chamber, or if you’d like to learn more about what the Chamber provides, please call 209.547.2770 and speak with one of our staff members.

As we are rapidly approaching the holiday season, please remember to do your part in contributing to a strong community by doing business with local businesses.

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

September is upon us, and most students

American Chamber and the Delta Chamber, which was demonstrated

are back in school and/or just starting

so well and with fun at the annual Summer Diversity Mixer held on

school in K-8, high school, or college! It

Aug. 23 at the newly improved Lindley / Commander's House at the

is time for new beginnings, new learning,

historic and important Port of Stockton. It was a wonderful turnout

new friendships, new challenges, and a

and all had a great time and demonstrated what a great community

time for growth. We wish all students,

we have, filled with good people, we are so lucky to call home. Thank

their families and school staff a great 2018-

you to all who helped make it another success! We now look forward

19 school year. Our Business Education

to the Annual Winter Diversity Mixer to be held on Dec. 6 from 5

Alliance, through our partnership with SUSD, SJCOE and a

to 7 p.m. at the Haggin Museum. This event also demonstrates our

growing list of partners, is here to help in any way we can.

working as one, and also gives many a chance to enjoy the Museum

August marked the beginning of the 38th class of The Greater Stockton

and all it has to offer. Please put it on your calendar now!

Chamber of Commerce Leadership Stockton (LS) Program, and I had

Also, you will see by our cover story we will be celebrating

the pleasure of meeting them all on Aug. 3, and it was just wonderful

businesses in our community at the 54th Industrial Technology

to see the enthusiasm they

Barbecue (ITBQ) at the

had and the camaraderie that

University Plaza Waterfront

developed so quickly! I look forward to watching them gel as one (which I would really like our entire community to do also) as they go through the

We now look forward to the

Hotel on Sept. 12, where we

Annual Winter Diversity Mixer

will be honoring businesses

to be held on Dec. 6, 5 – 7 p.m. at the Haggin Museum.

and people who make it all happen. Please enjoy reading the story of successes and

team building exercise, their

plan to attend. If you have

retreat where they will, as a

not made a reservation,

team, select their class project, and then the monthly class meetings

please do so as soon as you read this, for it is always a sellout.

where they will learn so much about our community. It is always

Congratulations to them all, thanks to our sponsors and the

wonderful to watch each class member be amazed when they learn

University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.

something new about our community, and then decide how to help make it better.

Finally, hope you took notice of the 1901 start of your Chamber, the 38th year of the Leadership Stockton Program and 54th year

Many, many graduates of the LS Program are living proof of the value of

of the Industrial Technology Barbecue! This longevity, which

the LS Program in helping to develop leaders in and for this community.

is a remarkable accomplishment in this day and age of so many

As one of the “old guys,” I have been proud to have been a small part of

competing factors, is a testament to the value of your Greater

this program. Each time I see a graduate from the program go into the

Stockton Chamber of Commerce, and is really what your Chamber,

community and do good things, I smile and know the future is bright.

all its programs and people (staff, volunteers and members) are

Another wonderful example of working together as one is the ongoing success of our partnership with the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber, the African American Chamber, the Central Valley Asian-

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS New Investment Trends in Manufacturing and Logistics

Of course, increased production of goods means more goods

Each year for 54 years, the Stockton Chamber and sponsors hold

movement. The latest logistics employment figures show logistic

the Industrial Technology Barbecue to honor major manufacturers

employment as the fastest growing segment in San Joaquin

and technology companies that have located to or expanded their

County. Here are two examples:

operations within San Joaquin County. Each of these companies

Amazon continues to grow with the opening of a new 1,000

represent over $1 million in plant and equipment investment, and

employee, 850,000 sq. ft. sort center near Stockton Metropolitan

together total thousands of new employees in our communities.

Airport, which has two daily 767 Prime Air cargo flights.

This Good News event is especially important this year since

Sutter Home Wine, owned by Trinchero Family Estates, has

these manufacturing and technology companies represent the

installed a state of the art warehouse storage and retrieval system

launching pad for new plant and equipment investment over the

that can fill orders in 30 minutes or less.

next five years. With the passing of a new corporate tax cut and the

It’s easy to conclude that San Joaquin manufacturers and logistics

immediate write off of capital purchases, California’s number one

companies are showing the way to improved productivity by using

ranking in number of manufacturers will surely get the most benefit

advanced process equipment to speed goods through the global

caused by this surge in US plant and equipment investment.

supply chain.

For example, the $55 million, 550,000 sq. ft. Katerra new plant

Finally, these investment trends call for students and employees to

investment in Tracy will create more than 500 skilled production

acquire higher skills to manage, maintain, and upgrade these new

jobs due to Northern California construction market demand,

processes. Our educational leaders and institutions are marshaling

along with federal tax and investment incentives. More important

resources to provide students and employees with these “future

is Katerra’s mission to change the building construction industry

job” opportunities. It’s all Good News for the future growth of San

by optimizing every aspect of building design, materials

Joaquin, USA.

supply, and construction using new technology processes. The additional benefit of new facilities and equipment is the overall improvement of process technology, which increases productivity and profits. San Joaquin County will soon see more locations of

So be sure to join us to celebrate the 54th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue on Sept. 12, 5-8:30 p.m. at University Plaza Waterfront Hotel in Stockton.

technology-driven manufacturers.

NEW MEMBERS Music

Credit Card Processing

Education

J. Big Studio

Diamond Merchant Services

University of San Francisco Pleasanton Campus

1222 Monaco Ct., Ste. 7, Stockton, CA 95207

diamondcommercialgroup.com/diamond-merchant-services

6120 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Ste. 150, Plesanton, CA 94588

Insurance

Counseling Services

Personal Express Insurance Company

Our Shepherd’s Heart Ministries, Inc.

2829 W. March Ln., Ste. C-3, Stockton, CA 95219

5635 Jeremy Wy., Stockton, CA 95212

H R - Insurance Agency LLC. 10403 El Paso Wy., Stockton, CA 95209

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THE 54TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE

WHEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY

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an Joaquin County’s economy and community are on a path for

equipment. Those figures are contributed to the purchase of 43

success as our region continues to transform into a destination

new tractors, and 15 new trailers.

for industrial businesses. The Chamber proudly honors the new and expanded businesses who contribute to the well being of San Joaquin

CROTHALL HEALTHCARE

County every year at the Industrial Technology Barbecue.

Crothall Laundry and Linen Services is a leader in hospital laundry processing

2018 HONOREES CALIFORNIA FREIGHT

California Freight is a dynamic and diverse logistics service company providing customized solutions for its customers since 1989. They

for healthcare facilities. They not only process the hospital linen, but also develop and implement streamlined solutions for facility linen management. Crothall was previously honored at the Industrial Barbecue in 2014 when they open their facility in

offer transportation, logistics, warehousing and freight forwarding

Manteca’s CenterPoint Properties. This facility has been so

services domestically and internationally. Their services include

successful, they have recently had to expand to keep up with the

FTL, LTL, intermodal, food grade tanker, power only, port/rail

workload. They have hired more employees and invested in more

drayage, and warehousing.

equipment to be able to meet the demand.

California Freight has decided to expand in San Joaquin County for several reasons. First, corporate headquarters has been domiciled in the county for 29 years. Second, there is an adequate labor pool of competitive talent to facilitate growth. Lastly, it is ripe with opportunities in the food and beverage sector, which is their core competency.

California Freight has hired a total of 49 new full time employees since January 2018. To date, they have 288 full time employees, and are expanding every month. Over the last 12 months, California Freight has spent roughly $6,000,000 in capital on

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PRATT INDUSTRIES

Pratt Industries is America’s fifth-largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held 100 percent recycled paper and packing company. The opening of their facility in Lathrop brought more than 140 jobs to San Joaquin County. Pratt’s Converting Division is a leader in the corrugated packaging industry with its network of box factories, display manufacturing facilities, fulfillment centers and specialty packaging plants, like the one located in Lathrop.

SIMWON America Corp.

SIMWON AMERICA CORPORATION

54TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE

SIMWON America Corporation

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | 5 – 8:30 p.m.

specializes in producing innovative automotive body parts. The Company was established in Lathrop, CA in 2016 and

aspires to bring its high-quality technology from MS-Global Korea

University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202 Tickets are $45 each | Pre-Paid Reservations Only To purchase tickets, visit www.stocktonchamber.org/industrial-technology-barbecue/ or call 209.547.2770

by expanding operations in San Joaquin County to meet customer needs. SIMWON is a proud Tier 1 supplier to Tesla, Inc.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 5.11 TACTICAL

5.11 Tactical is an Irvine, California-based brand of purpose-built apparel and gear for tactical professionals and consumers. 5.11 Tactical, which started in Modesto with one pair of pants in 1999, has grown into a company with $300 million in annual sales. The Modesto and Lathrop facilities were merged into one larger site located in Manteca. The new 404,600 square foot Ops Center, as it’s called, is located at South Airport Way in the Manteca CenterPoint Business Park. This new facility is 33 percent larger than the two Central Valley facilities combined. 5.11 Tactical chose Manteca due to its proximity to transportation needed to serve a global market often overnight.

FOUNDING: Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce PG&E San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. SJC Economic Development Association

PLATINUM: Amazon Dameron Hospital Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Griffin Soil Group Port of Stockton Premier Staffing San Joaquin Delta College

GOLD: AT&T Collins Electrical Company, Inc.

AMAZON FULFILLMENT

SILVER:

Amazon will be opening a new 600,000

City of Stockton

square foot Fulfillment Center in South Stockton in September. This facility will create over 1,000 new fulltime positions. Opening the new Stockton facility ensures Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers are close to customers so they can offer great Prime service and fast shipping speeds. This will be the fourth time in five years Amazon will be honored at the Industrial Technology Barbecue.

DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency F&M Bank Proline Media Roland Construction, Inc. San Joaquin County Office of Education Stockton East Water District The Herrick Corporation Ulmer Photo United Way of San Joaquin

PG&E Green Award

Visit Stockton

Amazon is also being recognized for their Innovative Green

VIP:

Leadership through PG&E’s Environmental Energy Saving Programs at all of their locations in San Joaquin County. Their three San Joaquin area facilities–Tracy, Mountain House Parkway, and the most recent

City of Manteca City of Tracy

WINE & BEVERAGE SPONSORS Delicato Family Vineyards

addition in Stockton–all employee the latest in Indoor & Outdoor

Klinker Brick Winery

LED lighting and High efficiency HVAC Systems. Even after building

Macchia

these very efficient facilities, we are seeing an additional 350 kw with 1,000,000 kwh in savings from additional projects they have implemented. Through their solar systems they are providing the equivalent energy to power 1,950 homes.

Michael David Winery Miramont Estate Vineyards Oak Ridge Winery Scotto Cellars/Cider Brothers Turner Road Vintners

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Green Team San Joaquin

opportunity to share new innovative ideas, showcase green products

The Green Team San Joaquin, a program of the Greater Stockton

and services, as well as promote environmental stewardship.

Chamber of Commerce, is a collaborative effort between private businesses, municipal and county solid waste divisions, economic development professionals, and the community of San Joaquin County. The purpose of the Green Team San Joaquin is to create a nexus between commerce and environment, to enhance the delivery of Chamber services, and to address economic,

For more on the Green Team San Joaquin, please email gogreen@stocktonchamber.org.

Highlighting Green Team San Joaquin Investors Surtec Systems For over 42 years, Surtec has specialized in the development,

environmental, and quality of life issues in Stockton and San

manufacture, and distribution of the latest technology in specialty

Joaquin County. In 2005, the Chamber embarked with this

maintenance chemicals for the commercial and industrial cleaning

program by collaboratively searching for regional solutions to

industry. They revolutionized what was known then as the “hard floor

challenges facing San Joaquin County and their businesses.

industry” by developing the “wet look” floor maintenance system.

Simply put, by assisting businesses in “going green," it will not

In conjunction with these products, Surtec has also developed and

only reduce their costs of doing business, but it will also help

markets specialized high-speed maintenance equipment, such as

the environment and move the San Joaquin County economy

Surtec propane buffers with their patented Acti-Vac vacuum system.

forward. The Green Team is actively involved with business leaders,

Surtec offers practical simple solutions to restore, protect, and

community leaders, and others to increase the awareness of available

maintain surfaces from concrete to carpet, wood to tile. All of these

resources, programs and incentives to assist them in reducing

products and programs are supported by Surtec’s factory-trained

the cost of doing business. Monthly meetings also serve as an

technical representatives.

To contact Surtec Systems, please call 209.820.3700.

Next FRESH Meeting Thurs. Sept. 13 9 – 10:15 a.m @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

APS

welcomes

Roy Grizzle Roy is a fantastic local talented person bringing over 15 years of business development experience to our team!

His past recruiting experience will also help top talented people with their career plans, right here in the Central Valley.

Call APS at 209.527.7878 to find out how Roy can help you.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 209 Furniture

Healthy Air Living

ABC NorCal

Holt of California

American Recycling

Humphreys University

Sims Metal Management

Caraustar

Musco Family Olive Co.

Solar Optimum, Inc.

Carpenters Local

PG&E

Surtec

Queirolo’s Heating &

UEI

Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co.

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Universal Service Recycling

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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.

Haggin Museum Store Event: Book Signing & .25 Kilometer Wine Walk

Stockton was elected to serve as the Board’s Vice President; Dana

Meet the author of Remarkable Women of Stockton and A Lady’s

was elected as Board Treasurer; Michael Elium, Retired Professor

Place, Mary Jo Gohlke. Have your book signed, then join the .25

at the University of the Pacific, was elected as Board Secretary; Robert

Kilometer Wine Walk on Sept. 20, from 6–7 p.m.

Morrison is now the Board of Director’s Immediate Past President.

Join the crowd in the store for the .25 Kilometer Wine Walk!

In addition, CHS has elected four new board members, Doug Davis,

Guests will course through the Haggin’s history galleries on the

Architect at WMB Architects; Victoria Felt, Corporate Compliance

lower level of the museum. Wine will be provided at designated

and Risk Management Officer at Community Medical Centers;

sipping stations strategically located along the route for adequate

Jennifer Marchini, CPA for Croce & Company; and Leticia Robles,

hydration. To “register”, simply pick up your wine glass in the

President at Pacific Homecare Services. They join the following board

MUSEUM STORE at 6 p.m.!

members: Jeff Gamboni, Principal at Gamboni Landscape Architects;

Live Music at the Haggin Museum Ernest Troost on Thursday, September 20, 2018, 7 p.m.

An Emmy-award winning film and television composer, Troost promises pensive, sometimes snarling but lyrically driven, Americana for fans of blues style guitar picking with timeless stories and colorful character portrayals.

University of the Pacific Tigers, Bank of Stockton Make a Splash with Aquatics Facility Upgrades University of the Pacific’s student-athletes will reap the benefits of a new upgrade to the Chris Kjledsen pool, thanks to a generous

Bockstahler, Chief Operating Officer at BAC Community Bank,

Fred Lee; Gina Rishwain; Donna Roberts; Miriam Rooney; and George Wigfall, General Contractor at George the Painter.

‘Peppa Pig’s Surprise’ Extends Tour, Including Stockton on Dec. 16 Peppa Pig Live will continue its record-breaking run when it plays the Bob Hope Theatre on Dec. 16. Just in time for the holiday season, “Peppa Pig’s Surprise” will visit cities across the United States including Stockton, Dallas, Houston, and Chicago. Tickets will be sold at the Stockton Arena Box Office and online at Ticketmaster starting Aug. 3.

For more information, please visit peppapigliveus.com.

$500,000 gift from long-time local supporters, the Bank of

Community Hospice Announces New Board Member

Stockton and the Eberhardt family.

Joining the Community Hospice Board of Directors is Mr. Kurt

The donation will be used to purchase what will be one of the

Robert Wetzel of Oakdale, California. “I am pleased to welcome

largest collegiate aquatics video boards in the country. The gift

Kurt to Community Hospice and our Board,” said C. DeSha

comes following the Oct. 2017 launch of Leading with Purpose,

McLeod, Community Hospice President and CEO. “Kurt brings

a university-wide comprehensive campaign to raise $300

to Community Hospice a wealth of strategic development and

million by 2022. The campaign builds on Pacific’s commitment

financial management experience; we look forward to working

to provide student-athletes with the resources they need to be

together to proactively provide compassionate and quality care,

successful in the classroom and in competition.

education and support to our community."

Children’s Home of Stockton Elects 2018-19 Board Officers

The Community Hospice Board of Directors is comprised of

Children’s Home of Stockton Board of Directors has elected its officers for 2018-2019. Jim Hanley, General Contractor at Hanley Construction, was elected to serve as Board President; Carla Donaldson, Director for Education for the Catholic Diocese of

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community volunteers who provide strategic oversight and governance to the organization’s mission to provide compassionate care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay. For more information, please call 209.578.6300 or visit hospiceheart.org.

LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN

VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

Leadership Stockton, a program of the Greater Stockton

Call for Businesses - Stockton Arts Week (Oct. 12-21)

Chamber of Commerce, is proud to present the 2018-2019

Involve your business in Stockton Arts Week

Leadership Stockton Class:

by offering to host an event or artist/arts

Leadership Stockton Class of 2018-19 Announced

organization. Open your business to popArin Adolph, Family Resource and Referral Center Felicia Caballero, Balance Staffing

up art shows, display a local artist’s work

Jen Cano, Kaiser Permanente

on your walls for the week, or sponsor events already happening

Matt Council, Dohrmann Insurance Agency

in the city. For more information go to StocktonArtsWeek.com or

Chinse Daniels, The Hopes and Dreams Foundation

contact Robyn Cheshire at robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348.

Krista Fiser, Women’s Center - Youth & Family Services Erica Frey, Colliers International Lesli Jones, San Joaquin County WorkNet

Stockton Savings Pass 101

Will Mar, Gary J. Long Jewelers

What is it?

Wes Martin, WCW General Contracting

A mobile coupon book for residents and visitors.

Frank Mehrer Jr., San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Victoria Moreno, Health Net

How does it work?

Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Department

Customers go to StocktonSavingsPass.com to purchase their one-year

Robert Oakes, Cort Companies Real Estate

pass (valid for one year from the date of purchase) for $20, or a 10-

Marianne Prieto, Children’s Museum of Stockton Anthony Reynoso, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

day pass for $10 (for visitors). They register their phone number and

Mike Roman, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

receive a text with a link to access their pass online (not an app), and

Satinder Singh, San Joaquin County Office of Education

save the link on their home screen. Redemption of the coupons is easy,

Patti Stechman, Health Plan of San Joaquin

with just one click on the customer’s smart phone.

Corie Stewart, GEM Mortgage Sarah Taft, Community Medical Centers

What type of businesses

Ronee Van Dyk, Haggerty Construction

can participate?

Josh Vigil, Stockton Kings

This is a free advertising

Terence West, San Joaquin County

opportunity for businesses

Karen Wong, Dameron Hospital Danielle Zoller, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

of all types. Attractions, restaurants, bars, professional services, and more are already participating. Discounts are either one-time or

The class embarked on

repeating deals (monthly, weekly, or daily) so there is flexibility to

their 11-month journey

drive traffic to your business when you need it.

into community

Can I make money selling the pass?

leadership on Aug.

YES! There is an opportunity to make commission on the passes

3. Participants meet

you sell.

monthly to explore issues facing the greater Stockton community and participate in a community service project.

For more information on Leadership Stockton, contact

How can my business be a part of it?

Go online to StocktonSavingsPass.com to familiarize yourself with the program. Contact Robyn Cheshire at robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348. We can register you in as little as 15 minutes!

Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or visit leadershipstockton.com.

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348

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AUGUST BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER @ SLEEP NUMBER STORE

CHAMBER MEMBER TESTIMONIAL BOB YOUNG OF WORLD FINANCIAL GROUP-TRANSAMERICA AND VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS “Our Chamber family is very active with its members and in our Community.

I am a former Board of Director at The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2017-2018 Welcome Squad Ambassador of the year.

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has many networking opportunities for you to grow your business. Two of my favorites are being part of the Welcome Squad and attending many of our ribbon cuttings and I also enjoy our monthly Mixers. Through the Welcome Squad we facilitate about 50 plus ribbon cuttings a year for our members.

These are just a few of the many ways you can meet people and grow your business.

On behalf of The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, I would like to thank our current members and if you are not part of our Chamber family I invite you to join our winning team.”

For more information about membership at The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce or to learn more about our award winning programs and events visit the Chamber website at stocktonchamber.org.

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GREATER

STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EST. 1901

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! To join contact Joe Curtis, Membership Director at joe@stocktonchamber.org or 209.292.8439 or visit stocktonchamber.org Bob Young receives 2017-18 Welcome Squad Ambassador of the Year Award

EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN October 4th Fall Business Trade Show & Passport Mixer

We look forward to you joining us at this celebratory event! For

Sign up now for the Fall Business Tradeshow and Passport Mixer! Space

tickets, sponsorship opportunities and further information, please

is given on a first come, first served basis, so don’t wait or you may risk

visit stocktonchamber.org/ag-hall-of-fame/ or call 209.292.8423.

missing your opportunity to participate. Reserve your space today!

MANY THANKS TO OUR MUCH-APPRECIATED SPONSORS!

This year’s Oct. Business Showcase & Trade Show theme is all things

(as of 8/27/18)

Disney, so be sure to decorate your booth and dress up for your

PLATINUM

GOLD

American AgCredit

Ironestone Vineyards

BAC Community Bank

Neumiller & Beardslee

chance to be entered into the costume contest.

You’ll definitely want to join us for mouthwatering food & drinks, awesome raffle prizes, networking opportunities, and an all-around wonderful time!

The Fall Tradeshow will be held on Oct. 4 from 5–7 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton 95202. Admission to attend the Fall Tradeshow is free and open to the general public. Exhibit tables are $250 for Chamber members and $350 for non-members. Reserve your space ASAP to be part of the pre-mixer publicity!

For more information about exhibiting or attending the Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport mixer, call or e-mail Danielle Zoller at danielle@stocktonchamber.org or call 209.292.8422.

2018 Agricultural Hall of Fame

Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc. Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College San Tomo, Inc.

SILVER Mohr-Fry Ranches, Inc. Roland Construction Inc. Stockton East Water District

ATHENA Awards Luncheon 2018 Mark your calendars for Nov. 15 for our 32nd Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. The ATHENA Awards are presented to those who have attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in their business profession, have devoted time and energy to our community in a meaningful way, and most especially, have opened doors of leadership opportunity for women.

The 2018 honorees will be announced the beginning of September and featured on the cover of the Nov. Port O Call.

If you appreciate the valuable contributions growers have made

Reservations for the awards luncheon are $40 each, pre-paid before

to our county, join other Ag supporters at our Agricultural

Nov. 8, and $50 thereafter. Great sponsorship opportunities are

Hall of Fame Banquet on Oct. 18, at the Robert J. Cabral Ag

still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, please

Center at 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206. We’ll be

visit the Stockton Chamber website and click on the ATHENA

honoring those individuals who have put countless hours and

link in the Events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.

much love of the land into improving the agricultural industry throughout the years.

MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS (as of 8/27/18)

The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 5:30 p.m.,

PLATINUM

SILVER

dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program lauding the

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

BAC Community Bank

Angela Rosenquist

Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc.

Chevron Corporation

Ulmer Photo

Dignity Health -

Visit Stockton

outstanding physical and emotional investments made by our exceptional award recipients. This year’s honorees will be announced the first week of September, and will be featured in the Oct. issue of Port O Call. All those previously recognized

St. Joseph’s Medical Center Financial Center Credit Union Kaiser Permanente

in the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their photographs and

Neumiller & Beardslee

biographies on display at the San Joaquin Historical Society &

Port of Stockton

Museum in Micke Grove Park, and in the lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center.

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

San Joaquin Delta College United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific

www.stocktonchamber.org

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September Networking Mixer 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ Somerford Place 3530 Deer Park Dr., Stockton, CA 95219

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

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

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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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Industrial Technology Barbecue 5 - 8:30 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202

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• On-site licensed nursing staff 7 days a week • Assistance with personal care and medication management • Full service beauty salon • Physical, occupational and speech therapy services available • Overnight respite care up to 30 days • Monthly support groups

Chamber Office Closed Labor Day

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

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

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Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd.

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Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room Guest Speaker: Bob Young, World Financial Group-Transamerica

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Leadership Stockton Retreat @ Camp Tuolumne Trails Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Symposium Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd.

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