Port O Call - September 2019

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vol.66 No.5

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The 55th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue

HONORING INDUSTRIAL

EXPANSION in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

Delicato Family Wines

THE 55TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE HONORING INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO

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News Briefs 8 Cover Story 10 Events 12 Leadership Stockton

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Visit Stockton

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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership

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Programs and Public Policy

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SEPTEMBER NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Hosted By SMG Stockton @ Stockton Marina Pavilion 445 W. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA 95203

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE 5 - 8:30 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS

Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m.

Contact the Chamber for location roxy@stocktonchamber.org

Ribbon Cuttings 16 August Mixer Photos

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New Members

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Calendar 18

28 Years of Economic Excellence

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Locating 445+ new/expanded projects creating more than 65,000 jobs ON THE COVER: The Indelicato Family, Delicato Family Wines 2019 Industrial Technology Barbecue Honoree

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.

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CUSTOM SIGNS 1025 Needham St., Modesto 209.593.5844

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.

Get ready for a special event you do not want to miss! Yes, 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

55th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue is coming up on

VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank

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 209.292.8432

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Roxy Jewell-Richardson

beautiful University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St. in Stockton. Buy your tickets in advance from the Greater

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VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group

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

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.

Wednesday, Sept. 11. As usual, the event is being held at the

209.292.8439

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

Stockton Chamber of Commerce ($45) and plan to arrive around 5 p.m. for the no-host Social Hour, followed by the 6:30

p.m. dinner program. The event will be held in the outdoor Courtyard of the Hotel and the weather should be perfect.

This year we will be honoring nine outstanding Honorees who have met the following criteria: They must be located in an Industrial Zoned Area, must be in operation by July 1, and then meet at least two of the following criteria: • Add 20 or more new jobs in San Joaquin County • Add 20,000 + Square Feet of new or expanded Facility space (under roof) • Make a $1,000,000 or more Capital Investment

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is extremely happy to announce this year’s 2019 Honorees: • CBC Steel Buildings: A metal building manufacturer • Clutter: Storage Warehouse • Collins Electrical Company, Inc.: Being presented their California Green

Business Certification • Delicato Family Wines: Expanded their Manteca wine operation • Haley Bros., Inc.: A manufacturer of Quality Wood Doors • Haydon Corporation: A manufacturer of Strutt Metal Frames • Pacific Paper Tube, Inc.: Paper Tube manufacturer

BEA COORDINATOR Dennis Thao 209.292.8436

• Pflug Packaging & Fulfillment: Packaging, warehousing, and fulfillment services

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422

• Sandair Inc., DBA California Freight: Logistics & Trucking company

OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136

• Sioneer: A company converting Waste Glass into Clean Glass

• Tesla: An electric car manufacturer • Vander-Bend Manufacturing: Specializing in Electronic Chassis, Panels, and Cabinetry • Yosemite Foods, Inc.: Family-owned meat processor and distributor

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These outstanding companies, along with previous honorees, bring valuable economy

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to San Joaquin County’s Industrial Zone. Please welcome our 2019 Honorees and

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support their business operations!

And finally, as a Leadership Stockton Class of 2017 Graduate, I wanted to congratulate the new Leadership Stockton Class of 2020 who kicked off their class year on Aug. 3.

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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I am looking forward to getting to know the class members and see what amazing project they choose at their retreat later this month.

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT

DOUG WILHOIT

I know it is a very “old cliché” (yes, Chamber

I do in fact proudly trumpet the many good people and things

gang, old is the operative word), but where

in our community and do in fact recognize the challenges, but I

has the time gone? (That’s for you, FF.) The

have a positive outlook on this community we call home and we

older one gets, the more time seems to fly by.

shall overcome attitudes of negativity, pessimism, naysaying, fear

I am referring to the 55th Annual Industrial

mongering, petty personal politics, and “not my job attitude” that

Technology Barbecue that will take

will allow us all to move forward to a bright future.

place again this year at the University

My ancestors taught me that we must do the best we can and then

Plaza Waterfront Hotel on the evening of Sept. 11 (we shall also

help bring up the new generation to improve upon our labors.

remember those who lost their lives on 9-11-2001 when our country

I must remind all of you that we appreciate very much your loyal

was attacked by evil personified)! It is always a

membership in your 118-year-old Greater Stockton

wonderful evening of socializing, networking, and

Chamber of Commerce and look forward to more

recognizing those businesses that have expanded

to join us as we move forward with all our great

and/or added employees that are members of our

award-winning programs and a staff that is dedicated

families, friends, and neighbors. Make sure you

to moving all business and nonprofits forward for a

make your reservations in a timely manner for it is

better community.

always sold out.

Please share this and future Port O Calls with

Thanks to our partners and sponsors who helped

family, friends, employees, and coworkers so they

produce this great evening! It takes many working

too can see what you do and how they can be part

together to make it a great place to live and these

of the movement forward. Also visit our website,

energetic and inspiring folks will make it even

stocktonchamber.org, and our social media, all listed

better with their love for the community, their

on this month’s table of contents page three, to keep

commitment, and dedication for a bright future.

up-to-date on your Chamber and community.

It is now time for the 39th Chamber Leadership

As you can see from the photo and short story above,

Stockton Class to begin and Program Director

my thanking you all for your membership and

Timm Quinn is very excited with the new class

inviting so many of you to join us is not only from

and expects great things. They learn more about

a current CEO of your Chamber but from someone

our great community and how to make it better for

who has believed in the Chamber from day one. Part

all. I have had the honor of being connected to the

of that is that my family has been involved from the

Chamber Leadership Program since the beginning

very beginning in 1901 and I was raised with a fully

and am very proud of the wonderful citizens who

instilled belief in the value of our/your Chamber,

take part in the program, graduate, and go on to do great things for

even more so today, and I have seen it firsthand growing up in this

the community and others. I have very high confidence that this

community, as a proud member of the Stockton Police Department

year’s class will produce “more community stars and role models.”

and the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors the value a

One little personal note: several years ago, it was said that I

strong Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce plays in the success

sometimes look at Stockton through “rose-colored glasses.” Thanks

of Stockton and San Joaquin County and I thank our Board(s),

to Zeiter Eye, a long time and wonderful Chamber member, they

members and staff for all they do and encourage many more of you to

have given me 20-20 vision when it comes to Stockton and San

join us as we move into a bright and successful future together!

Joaquin County.

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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.

Family Day at the Park The Record’s 22nd Annual Family Day at the Park will be held

Port of Stockton Achieves Green Marine Environmental Certification

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Weber Point (Center

The Port of Stockton achieved certification from Green Marine, the

St. & Miner Ave.) in Stockton. The event is free to the public.

largest voluntary environmental certification program for North

Nearly 100 businesses and community organizations will provide interactive projects for children and families, including arts and crafts, games, storytelling, and recreational activities.

For further information visit familydayatthepark.com.

UNCLE Credit Union Earns 5-Star Bauer Rating

America’s maritime industry. The Port of Stockton handled 4.7 million metric tons of cargo in 2018 to and from 55 countries.

Certification recognizes the Port of Stockton’s commitment to continuously reducing its environmental footprint.

Central Valley Community Bank Names Executive Central Valley Community Bank announced the promotion of

UNCLE Credit Union, a full-service financial cooperative serving

Blaine Lauhon to Executive Vice President, Market Executive to

four Northern California counties, has again earned a 5-Star

manage the Bank’s Northern region.

Superior rating from Bauer Financial Inc. for financial strength and security. A rating that the credit union has held for thirty consecutive quarters, it is based on the independent research firm’s analysis of financial data obtained directly from federal regulators.

To learn more, visit www.unclecu.org

Lauhon will manage the northern region encompassing Greater Sacramento, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties, and will be responsible for leading strategic company-wide initiatives; guiding the success of their teams with a specific focus on the mission and core values of the company, including client relations, deposit and lending growth; and new relationship development.

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A Uniquely Balanced Blend of Big Company Opportunity and Family Culture.

Hard work, high standards, respect for our employees, and the land.

This is who we are. Come join our Family and uncork the potential inside you.

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top of being high quality, expertly manufactured, with options to

The 55th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue

suit even the most picky of customers, Haley Bros., Inc.'s doors

HONORING INDUSTRIAL

plant operations and with regards to the ecological impact of the

EXPANSION in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

By Noel Daniel

are also built with sustainability in mind, both with regards to base materials.

HAYDON CORPORATION Haydon Corporation manufactures metal framing systems, rooftop supports, and hydronic baseboard systems. Already a leader in the industry, Haydon Corporation’s expansion into San Joaquin County promises to only increase their reach and efficiency by placing them closer to the markets they serve, and closer to Stockton’s freight operations.

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he Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s Industrial Technology

PACIFIC PAPER TUBE, INC.

Barbecue, now in its 55th year, is a celebration of the companies

Pacific Paper Tube has been in business in Northern California

that make San Joaquin County a powerful center of commerce in

since 1989, producing the type of paper tubes and cores used in

the State. Every year the Industrial Technology Barbecue honors

rewinding processes for paper converting, film, foil, tape and label.

a handful of industrial companies and manufacturers within San

Pacific Paper Tube was drawn to San Joaquin County by the lower

Joaquin County which have provided new jobs to the area and have

cost of living, compared to other areas in Northern California.

invested over a million dollars into their equipment or location. These

Pacific Paper Tube is prioritizing its employees, making certain that

businesses are an important and valuable part of the community, and

they can live and work in an area where housing and transportation

the backbone of what makes San Joaquin County a great place to live.

are still affordable.

The 2019 Honorees have brought jobs and investments to the area to

CALIFORNIA FREIGHT

keep our local economy going strong.

California Freight has been providing customers with international

2019 HONOREES

logistics solutions for more than 30 years. Located in Ripon,

CLUTTER

California Freight offers a wide variety of transportation and freight

Clutter is a personal storage company that has been thoroughly

services, which are especially valuable for our area’s many food

modernized for the technology-connected modern world. Utilizing

and beverage producers and distributors. This is the 2nd year in

their proprietary technology and well-organized network of over

a row that California Freight has been honored by the Industrial

500 team members and more than 200 trucks, they don’t just

Technology Barbecue, and it’s no wonder; currently employing

store belongings, but offer customers the flexibility to have their

over 310 full time employees, California Freight continues to add to

belongings managed remotely. With just a few clicks on their

that number by the month, and continues to heavily invest in their

website, customers can have their items shipped from Clutter’s

equipment and warehouses in the area.

warehouses. With Clutter’s newest warehouse in Tracy, they have

SIONEER

increased their storage space, allowing them to hold even more.

Sioneer is a new company which has chosen to open its first facility

HALEY BROS., INC.

right here in Stockton. Sioneer has developed a patented process for

Haley Bros., Inc. is unparalleled when it comes to crafting top-quality

turning waste glass into other valuable industrial products. Sioneer’s

wood and laminate doors. Founded in 1893, Haley Bros., Inc. is one

process can not only turn waste glass into mineral-based engineered

of the country’s largest manufacturers of premium architectural wood

industrial products such as pozzolan, used in concrete construction,

doors—and after three generations, it still remains family owned. On

and silica flour, which is used in mortars and plasters, but their

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method reliably and profitably processes 100 percent of waste glass

PFLUG PACKAGING & FULFILLMENT

used. With their 100,000 square foot facility in Stockton, Sioneer is

Pflug Packaging & Fulfillment provides packaging, warehousing, and

positioned to easily serve their Bay Area customer base.

fulfillment services for large and medium sized grocery and beverage

VANDER-BEND MANUFACTURING Founded in 1980, Vander-Bend Manufacturing specializes in producing sheet metal, machined parts, cables, and electro-

companies. Their 410,000 square foot facility in Lathrop allows them to serve both the bustling food and drink producers of the Central Valley and the bustling markets of the Bay Area with ease.

mechanical and electronic assemblies for the medical, semiconductor,

TESLA

data, and telecommunications industries. Serving over 200

Famous electric car manufacturer Tesla is expanding their operation

companies in Silicon Valley, Vander-Bend Manufacturing expanded

in Lathrop with a 870,000 square foot building.

into Stockton to reduce the commute for their many workers who already lived in the Central Valley, as well as to tap into the talented pool of San Joaquin County workers. Vander-Bend’s new Stockton facility is 75,000 square feet and represents an investment of over 12 million dollars into the area.

COLLINS ELECTRICAL COMPANY, INC. The Stockton Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the California Green Business Network will be presenting Collins Electrical Company the certificate to certify they have successfully completed a vigorous assessment process to reduce their cost

YOSEMITE FOODS, INC.

in doing business and promoting environmental stewardship in

Yosemite Foods has long operated in Modesto as Yosemite Meat

Stockton and San Joaquin County.

Co., but with no more room to grow at its Modesto Plant, Yosemite Foods has opened a new Stockton facility. For over 30 years, Yosemite Foods has provided high quality specialty pork and beef products to customers all over the West Coast. Family owned and operated since its founding in 1981, Yosemite Foods and the Lau family have contributed over a million dollars to Cal Poly University San Luis Obispo to help fund a state-of-the-art lab to prepare students interested in entering the food industry.

CBC STEEL BUILDINGS Honored for their expansion in Lathrop, CBC Steel Buildings is a leader in quality and service when it comes to manufacturing metal buildings. Manufacturing buildings that fit a wide range of needs and uses including industrial, agricultural, educational, and recreational, CBC Steel Buildings manufacture their buildings using more than 70 percent recycled steel. Their products are proudly designed and fabricated in America, using American steel.

DELICATO FAMILY WINES Family owned since 1924, Delicato Family Wines is one of the fastest growing wine companies. Delicato Family wines now has a portfolio containing dozens of brands, including imports, but the operation started in Manteca, which is still their base of operations.

They have just completed an expansion involving a new 730,000 square foot facility, pictured on page 10.

55TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE Wednesday, September 11, 2019 University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St, Stockton, 95202 5 p.m. No-Host Social | 6 p.m. Dinner & Program Tickets $45 each, Prepaid Reservations only For more info and to purchase tickets visit: http://stocktonchamber.org/industrial-technology-barbecue/

2019 SPONSORS: FOUNDING SPONSORS Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce PG&E San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. SJC Economic Development Association PLATINUM Carpenters Local 152 DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. Griffin Soil Group Port of Stockton Premier Staffing GOLD AT&T Collins Electrical Company, Inc. San Joaquin County Office of Education

SILVER City of Manteca City of Stockton F&M Bank G-Force Productions Haggerty Roland Construction, Inc. Sandair Inc. DBA California Freight Stockton East Water District The Herrick Corporation Ulmer Photo UNCLE Credit Union Visit Stockton WINE SPONSORS Bokisch Vineyards Delicato Family Wines Oak Ridge Winery Scotto Cellars Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Oct. 3 Fall Business Trade Show & Passport Mixer

Park and in the lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center. We look

Sign up now for the Fall Business Trade show and Passport Mixer!

forward to your joining us at this celebratory event! For tickets,

Space is given on a first come, first served basis so don’t wait or

Sponsorship Opportunities, and further information please visit

you may risk missing your opportunity to participate. Reserve

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

your space today!

This year’s October Business Showcase & Trade Show theme is all things Sports, so start thinking about your booth decorations and costumes now! You’ll definitely want to join us for mouthwatering food and drinks, awesome raffle prizes, networking opportunities, and an all-around wonderful time.

ATHENA Awards Luncheon 2019 Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 for our 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. The ATHENA Awards are presented to those who have

The Fall Trade show will be held on Thursday Oct. 3 from 5 to 7

attained and personified the highest

p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont

level of professional excellence in their

St., Stockton. 95202. Admission to attend the Fall Trade show is

business profession, have devoted time

free and open to the general public. Exhibit tables are $250 for

and energy to our community in

Chamber members and $350 for non-members. Reserve your

a meaningful way, and most

space ASAP to be part of the pre-mixer publicity!

especially, have opened doors

For more information about exhibiting at or attending our Fall

of leadership opportunity

Business Showcase & Trade Show Mixer, email Danielle Zoller at

for women.

danielle@stocktonchamber.org or call 209.292.8422.

The 2019 honorees will be

2019 Agricultural Hall of Fame If you appreciate the valuable contributions growers have made to our county, join other ag supporters at our Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave. in Stockton. We’ll be honoring those individuals who have put countless hours and much love of the land into improving the agricultural industry throughout the years.

The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program lauding the outstanding physical and emotional investments made by our exceptional

announced the beginning of September and be featured on the cover of the November Port O Call.

Reservations for the awards luncheon are $40 each, pre-paid before Nov. 7 and $50 thereafter. Great sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information or to purchase a ticket please visit the Stockton Chamber website and click on the ATHENA link in the Events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.

MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS PLATINUM: Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Kaiser Permanente

award recipients. This year’s honorees will be announced the first

GOLD: Verve Networks

week of September and will be featured in the October issue of the

SILVER: Ulmer Photo

Port O Call. All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their photographs and biographies on display at the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove

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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN

VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE

Leadership Stockton Class of 2019-20 Members Announced

Call for Businesses - Stockton Arts Week (Oct. 11-20)

Leadership Stockton, a program of the Greater Stockton

Involve your business in Stockton Arts

Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the 2019-2020

Week by offering to host an event, artist,

Leadership Stockton Class Members:

or arts organization. Open your business

James Aiello, University of the Pacific

to pop-up art shows, display a local artist’s

Jill Antonini, United Cerebral Palsy Shayne Brown, F&M Bank

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

Cameron Burns, City of Stockton

happening in the city. Be part of this 10-day celebration of

Brad Burrell, Stockton Police Department

arts and culture across the city that educates and inspires your

Kristi Capra, University of the Pacific

community. For more information go to StocktonArtsWeek.com

Barbara Davis, Health Plan of San Joaquin Jordan Giannoni Harless, San Joaquin Delta College Tondria Hall, El Concilio Staci Johnson, San Joaquin County Office of Education

or contact robyn@visitstockton.org, 209.636.4348.

Now Boarding

David Kamins, Mid Valley IT

Visit Stockton was proud to be part of the excitement when

Raksan Kasem-Houy, Family Resource & Referral Center

United Airlines launched twice daily flights between Stockton

Kate Lindell, Edward Jones

Metropolitan Airport (SCK) and Los Angeles (LAX) on

Andrea Lopez, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Katie Miller, Port of Stockton

Aug. 16, 2019. These new flights connect Stockton to more

Nancy Muniz, Central Valley Low Income Housing Corp

destinations than ever before. Join us, your fellow business

Jordan Peterson, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission

owners, and leaders in the community in making the commitment

Renee Puig-Hink, The Builders’ Exchange of Stockton Raquel Romero, San Joaquin Delta College

to travel for business and pleasure using SCK. In addition to

Tim Rubino, Big Valley Ford Lincoln

United, Allegiant Airlines also services SCK with flights to San

Nichole Thomas, UNCLE Credit Union

Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix-Mesa. Learn more

Mario Vasquez, San Joaquin Delta College Police Department

at visitstockton.us/flySCK.

Juan G. Villanueva, Port of Stockton Nick Zanos, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

Stockton Ambassador Program

The class embarked on their 11-month journey into community

Do you like to take behind-the-scenes tours and attend exclusive

leadership on Aug. 2. Participants meet monthly to explore issues

events at major attractions and restaurants in Stockton? Do you

facing the greater Stockton community, and participate in a

want to be in the loop on new and exciting things happening

community service project.

in our city? Become a Stockton Certified Tourism Ambassador.

For more information on Leadership Stockton, contact Timm Quinn

As a member of the exclusive CTA Network you will have

at 209.292.8423 or visit www.leadershipstockton.com.

access to private events and insider information. Ongoing participation is encouraged, but not required to maintain certification. Upcoming session: Oct. 16. Learn more at StocktonAmbassadors.com. Contact kelsey@visitstockton.org or 209.938.1555 with questions.

Leadership Stockton Class of 2019-20

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FROM THE

GOOD NEWS A Community That Works Together Prospers

economic development team that has made San Joaquin

As a community and business partnership, San Joaquin Partnership

County the best location to grow your business and family in

members and staff work daily to develop and implement marketing

Northern California.

plans that create a pathway of economic progress.

Your membership dues provide the financial engine that drives the

For 27 years, our partnership with the Greater Stockton Chamber

commitment of volunteers and staff to work hard every day to find

of Commerce has celebrated the retention, growth, and location

a new pathway of economic progress and prosperity. Thanks to all

of new industrial and technology companies that create new jobs

of you for your long-term commitment to growing San Joaquin

and payrolls.

County’s economy.

Since I arrived in 2011, this economic development team has

Finally, it’s also a time to celebrate the Industrial BBQ’s 55th

celebrated with over 120 growing companies at these BBQs. From

year of honoring businesses and job growth. This is yet another

an unemployment rate of 17 percent and 10 million square feet of

example of the Chamber’s long-term commitment, 118 years and

vacant industrial buildings in 2011 to a record low of 5.1 percent

counting, to economic prosperity. Please join us on Wednesday,

unemployment and over 30 million square feet in new industrial

Sept. 11, 2019, 5 – 8:30 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront

buildings completed or under construction today, this is just an

Hotel for a wonderful night of celebration at the 55th Annual

amazing accomplishment.

Industrial Technology Barbecue. Please see the cover story on

This year, in addition to awarding growing and new company locations, I would like to celebrate the cooperative and aggressive

page 10 for information on all of this year’s honorees and contact the Stockton Chamber now to purchase your tickets to this great event.

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With You From Square One. We strive to do our best work with clients from the ground floor. Whether it’s construction or restoration, we push ourselves to remain industry leaders who provide exactly what our clients need every step of the way.

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL GREEN TEAM Hosted Cal/OSHA at August Meeting

number, 1.800.963.9424. If you want to arrange an on-site visit

The Green Team San Joaquin hosted Cal/OSHA Consultation

or obtain technical information, you can contact the Cal/OSHA

Services at their Aug. 14 meeting.

Consultation area office nearest your workplace or you can email us at: InfoCons@dir.ca.gov.

Role of the Consultant Cal/OSHA consultants are experts in identifying workplace hazards

The purpose of the Green Team San Joaquin is to assist businesses in

and making recommendations to eliminate the hazards with the goal

reducing their costs through environmental stewardship. The next

of improving workplace safety and health.

Green Team San Joaquin will be on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.

During the onsite visits the Consultants will: • Help employers recognize hazards in the workplace

For more information, please email fferral@stocktonchamber.org.

• Assist employers in developing or maintaining effective safety

and health programs • Suggest safe work practices • Assess if an employer needs further assistance • Provide employers with a written report summarizing findings • Provide safety and health training

Next FRESH Meeting Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. | @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Consultants will not: • Issue citations or propose penalties for violations of regulations.

All services provided by Cal/OSHA Consultation are provided free of charge to California employers.

If you are an employer who wishes to obtain assistance from Cal/ OSHA Consultation, or want to learn more about what services are available, you can do so by calling the toll-free assistance

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

Healthy Air Living Holt of California Humphreys University Mid Valley IT Musco Family Olive Co. PG&E Queirolo’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Ray Morgan Companies

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

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board of Directors: Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Roy Nightengale, 105-9 The Bull; Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Attending Ambassadors: Bruce Adams, Stockton Chorale; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Jan Adams, Stockton Chorale; Jennifer Mah, State of CA EDD; Loretta Lee, Junior League of SJ / State of CA; Melissa Gomes, Weberstown Mall; Shari Peck, Crown Enterprises; Susan Cruz, Smile Business Solutions; Victor Randolph, Never Boring

Otsar Realty 4212 N. Pershing Ave., Ste. A 1, Stockton, CA 95207

Sunbelt Rentals 808 N. Shaw Rd., Stockton, CA 95215

Stonebrier Apartments 4770 West Ln., Stockton, CA 95210

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GymStars Gymnastics 1740 W. Hammer Ln., Stockton, CA 95209

Premier Staffing 4521 Quail Lakes Dr., Stockton, CA 95207

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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428

AUGUST NETWORKING MIXER @ PREMIER STAFFING STOCKTON

NEW MEMBERS Construction - Equipment Rentals Sunbelt Rentals Inc. 808 N Shaw Rd., Stockton, CA 95215 sunbeltrentals.com

Insurance Premier Financial Alliance 5250 Claremont Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 pfaonline.com

Airlines United Airlines 5000 S. Airport Wy., Stockton, CA 95206 united.com

Accountants Walters Tax & Financial 4255 Pacific Ave., Ste. 10, Stockton, CA 95207 walterstaxprep.com

Electrical Equipment & Supplies Aqua Sierra Controls 1650 Industries Dr., Auburn CA 95603 aquasierra.com

Apartments Patmon Company, Inc. 1919 Grand Canal Blvd. A-1, Stockton, CA 95207 patmon.com

Roofing Materials GAF Materials Corp.

3301 N. Navone Rd., Stockton, CA 95215 gaf.com

Air Conditioning & Heating Sales & Service B & B Heating & Air Conditioning 244 E. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA 95205 bb-hvac.com

Marine Terminal Operator SSA Pacific 2321 W. Washington St., Ste. H, Stockton, CA 95203 ssamarine.com

Congratulations to the Industrial & Technology Honorees!

Commercial Electronics Recycling with Blue Guardâ„¢

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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2019

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Chamber Office Closed Labor Day

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

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

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

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

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September Networking Mixer 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ SMG Stockton Marina Pavilion, 445 W. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA 95203

Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Guest TBA @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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

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

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Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.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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Industrial Technology Barbecue 5 - 8:30 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202

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BEA Symposium Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Leadership Stockton Retreat Camp Tuolumne Trails

Lending in your Community

Cathy Ghan Commercial Real Estate

320.7867

Michael Stevens Lynette Fletcher Sarah Williams Commercial Loan Commercial Loan Officer Officer 844.7552 320.7860

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Treasury Management

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OUR TEAM - Come brainstorm and create with us!

John T. Iacopi, CPA/ABV, CVA, CBA Susan H. Lenz, CPA Michael S. Butler CPA, MBA Michael D. Luis, CPA, MBA James J. Acosta, CPA, MBA Paula M. Frago, CPA Tami Horita Louie, CPA, CFP Constance D. Logan, CPA, JD Kathy L. Morris-Marr, CPA Kathleen M. Solari, CPA James H. LaForest, CPA

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October 3, 2019 8:00 am to 12 noon Workshops Offered Will Include Local Agency Website Overview/ Navigating the Maze Bid SubmittalsThe Good, the Bad, & the Ugly PTAC - How to Respond to a RFP/RFQ How to be DBE Certified & DBE Benefits Superconnected Matchmaking Register Here: www.tiny.cc/getconnected2019

For more information contact: Bob Adams, Caltrans, District 10 Small Business Office: Bob.Adams@dot.ca.gov or (209) 948-7855