Port O Call - September 2016

PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Vol. 62 No. 5

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CONTENTS From Your President

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Diversity Mixer Photos

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From Your CEO

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News Briefs

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Cover Story

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Visit Stockton

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Leadership Stockton

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Good News from San Joaquin Partnership

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Events

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New Members

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Programs and Public Policy Department

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Calendar

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August Mixer Photos

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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. Contact the Chamber for location, and time. network4success@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.

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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL What better way to recognize and celebrate the business

CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation

community within San Joaquin County than attending the 52nd Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue.

This event is one of my favorites because it gives us the

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

opportunity to recognize small and large businesses as

BAKUL PATEL

well as new and old businesses. This year is no different.

We are excited to recognize Federal Express Ground

for their contributions in the community and Cepheid for their growth within the county—to name just a few.

I recall years ago attending this event as a representative for Dorfman Pacific and being honored for our expansion, back in the 90s at Micke Grove Park. Another reason this is one of my favorite events is it allows us within the community to meet, welcome, and educate companies that have moved into the area and make them feel welcome.

So I encourage you to attend the 52nd Annual Industrial Barbecue on Sept. 14 at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.

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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 Joe Curtis 209.292.8439

Also I am so excited to see online and in this months’ magazine the list of 2016/2017 Leadership Stockton class members—what a diverse group of individuals and companies. I look forward to meeting some new people and getting to know you. If I personally can be of any help, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. If you have not attended the Industrial Barbecue, what better way to get to meet some outstanding leaders within the community?

PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS My Duong 209.292.8435 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426

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BEA COORDINATOR Sophie Soth 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Tricia Long 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph

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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT

DOUG WILHOIT

Often times there have been those

the year. Not knowing my background, she volunteered that she

amongst us who think I do not know,

really likes it here in Stockton and when she told folks back home

realize, comprehend, understand or I am

she was advised not to come to Stockton knowing only what they

in constant denial of the problems we face

have seen in the “news.” She has found the depiction of Stockton in

here in our great community of Stockton.

the “news” is way off base. She began to list a plethora of positives,

To them I ask: When was it you walked

not only of Stockton but its central location to many other parts

in my shoes as a fifth generation PROUD

of California that by far outweigh the negatives. She finished by

Stocktonian, a police officer working all

saying that the people here are the ones who really make it happen

over town, a County Supervisor getting to know all of San Joaquin

with their friendliness, openness, and genuine “human kindness!”

County, and at the same time very involved in the California State

It would take me the rest of this column to share all she said, but

Association of Counties? During this time, I was able to visit the

Joan and I look forward to her return and taking her to dinner.

other 57 Counties and many, many cities in California and now,

I had an opportunity to meet with our CPA, Gary Giannini

as your Chamber CEO, I’ve been all over the city and county and

of Schwartz, Giannini & Adamson, and he related that he has

have seen everything.

an annual get together with a number of Bay Area friends who

During that time, from birth in Stockton in 1943 (that is for you,

at one time would balk at coming to Stockton, again because

Rick and Gary) to now, I have come to realize that, even though

of the “news”, but a few years ago he was able to entice them to

our community is not perfect, I can honestly state that for every

come to Stockton for a Ports game and stay overnight here! Since

one bad incident or person there are thousands of wonderful,

that first visit, they now look forward to returning each year for

honest, decent, hardworking, and responsible people who do make

games, food, fun, and overnight stays… They came, they saw, and

this community a great place to live.

they liked.

What I find most frustrating is those who are the first to criticize

This next positive encounter will really put the exclamation

are those who do not really get to know this community! Or as Lou

point on my article! On or about July 27, I received a call out of

Holtz, famous coach from both Arkansas and Notre Dame once

the blue from a lady named Mallory from someplace in Utah. She

said: “The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is

explained that they have a local program similar to Make-A-Wish

likely to be the one who dropped it!”

and a two-year-old with the first name of Stockton had a terminal

Over and over again, I am so grateful to call Stockton my home

illness and his parents wanted to travel to Stockton to see it with

and also thankful for many others, longtime residents and new,

him so they would add that to their love for him. His full name is

who embrace Stockton with so much positivity and enthusiasm.

Stockton Dean Roy Perry and they were arriving in Stockton in

It does seem, however, that we give more attention to the negative

about a week and BJ’s Restaurant was planning on treating them

people than the positive folks who truly do surround us.

to a great meal and gifts that added to their visit. We also delivered

These last few weeks, I have had several wonderful reminders

two of our Visit Stockton Table Top Books to BJ’s for the family.

of how people from outside Stockton perceive us when they visit

I checked with Assistant Manager Patrick Fink after the visit and

for one reason or another. They come and then go with a whole

he shared what a great day it was, not only for the child named

different and positive feeling about who we really are.

Stockton and his family, but also for the employees who were able

Here are just a few examples from the over 15 to 20 I experienced leading up to this article.

On Aug. 1, I was in the ER of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical

to witness this wonderful outpouring of love. Patrick shared that the family was having car trouble and he called Sears up the street and even though they were very busy, they got the family vehicle in

Center, Chamber Member and great part of this community, and

right away and fixed so the Perry family could continue their good

I was attended to by a wonderful (all the staff were terrific) charge

experience with their son Stockton here in STOCKTON.

nurse named Camellia. As I was awaiting results of my tests, Joan and I got to know Camellia and she shared that she is a “contract nurse” who lives in Washington D.C. and is here on and off during 6

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Warden’s Opens Local Stockton Office Space

Joelle Gomez Appointed CEO of the Children’s Home of Stockton

Warden’s Office Products Center has opened an office space in the historic waterfront warehouse located at 445 W. Weber Ave. in

The Children’s Home of Stockton, after a

downtown, Suite 124A shared with Never Boring Design.

Serving the Stockton business community on a daily basis,

nationwide search, has named Joelle Gomez as their new CEO, beginning Oct. 3. She

Joelle Gomez

this office will be available by appointment only with Warden’s

replaces Phil Kolodziej, who retired after four years of leading the

representatives Mark Bolen, John Hoffmann, and Jason Peepgrass.

Children’s Home.

A Stockton Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting will take place on Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Gomez has advocated for underserved and disadvantaged women, children, youth, and men of our community at the Women’s Center—Youth and Family Services for the past 24 years.

Herum Named A Top Lawyer Steve Herum has been named a Northern California Super

The mission of the Children’s Home is to give at-risk youth a chance for a productive life through treatment and education in

Lawyer by the prestigious Law & Politics Magazine. This selection

a safe nurturing environment. The Children’s Home began as an

was made after Law & Politics surveyed approximately 47,000

orphanage in 1882 and now provides educational services in a K-12

lawyers in Northern California and represents a compilation of the

non-public school setting.

top five percent of lawyers. Herum was first selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer in 2004. Previously the California State Bar Association’s California Lawyer Magazine named Steve Herum Land Use Lawyer of the Year. It is the only time that a Central Valley attorney received this statewide recognition.

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INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES TO BE CELEBRATED AT 52ND ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE

By Jacqui D. Sinarle A thriving business sector is essential to the success of any

In Stockton, First Priority GreenFleet, a total solutions

local economy. That’s why for more than 50 years the Greater

provider to public and privately owned sustainable, commercial

Stockton Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the growth

fleets, has established its West Coast operation headquarters at

of San Joaquin County’s business community and honored

Electric Vehicles International, a company with a long history

businesses that have made significant investments in our future

of providing electric powered vehicles to commercial fleets

at the Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue (ITBQ).

operating within San Joaquin County.

This year’s 52nd Annual ITBQ on Sept. 14, will recognize

Pratt Industries, America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging

a number of outstanding businesses—six that are new to San

company and the world’s largest privately held 100 percent

Joaquin County, three that have expanded local operations,

recycled paper and packaging company, has introduced a new

and one that has made extensive advances in going green. All

location in Stockton.

of the businesses honored at the ITBQ are located in industrial-

Also in Stockton, PrimeSource, one of the largest purveyors

zoned tracts, have been in operation since July 1, and have either

of fasteners in the world and one of the largest distributors of

added 20 or more jobs to the county, expanded by at least 20,000

building materials in North America, has opened a new 130,000

square feet under roof, or made more than a $1 million capital

square foot facility and created 22 new jobs.

investment.

In February 2016, Air Transport International (ATI), which manages the cargo service for Amazon, began flying out of the

New Companies

Stockton Metro Airport. ATI added an additional plane this

FedEx Ground has constructed a 660,000 square foot

summer with the possibility of a third, bringing employment to

distribution hub in Tracy’s Prologis International Park of

more than 100 people and supporting the county’s increasingly

Commerce that will employ approximately 390 people and

important logistics industry.

handle up to 22,500 packages an hour, collecting them from local

United Parcel Service (UPS), the world’s largest package

delivery stations and distributing them to hubs throughout the

delivery company and a provider of supply chain management

West, Midwest and East Coast.

solutions, has built a new distribution center in Lathrop.

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Expanded Companies Cepheid, a leading molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets microfluidic systems that integrate, automate and accelerate biological testing, has expanded its Lodi operations. The Sunnyvale-based company, in Lodi since 2012, purchased two additional properties for use as administration offices and manufacturing activities.

Established in Manteca in 1990, Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats is

52ND ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE HONOREES New Companies: Air Transport International FedEx Ground First Priority GreenFleet Pratt Industries PrimeSource UPS

Expanded Companies:

facility. The addition will create 25 to 30 new full time jobs, process

Cepheid Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats Taylor Farms

fully-cooked ham and poultry products, and expand Sunnyvalley’s

PG&E Green Award:

existing bacon ready-to-cook smoking operations.

Pacific Ethanol

constructing a 38,000 square foot expansion behind its existing

Taylor Farms, who’s products range from bagged salads to freshly prepared meals, restructured their warehouse on MacArthur Drive in Tracy into a production facility. They moved 200 people from their Valpico Rd. site to the MacArthur site. This new project has an estimated investment of $9 – $11 million

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Founding: Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce PG&E San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. SJC Economic Development Association

Platinum:

PG&E Green Award A leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels in the United States, Pacific Ethanol completed six energy efficiency projects to significantly reduce electricity and natural gas consumption at its plant at the Port of Stockton. The company

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Port of Stockton Premier Staffing San Joaquin Delta College Visit Stockton

Gold:

owns eight biorefineries including the one in Stockton, which

AT&T Valley First Credit Union

produces 60 million gallons of fuel per year.

Silver:

Award Ceremony

The 52nd Annual ITBQ will be presented from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St. in Stockton. More than 300 business people are expected to attend the popular cookout at the venue’s

F&M Bank JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Proline Media Roland Construction San Joaquin County Office of Education Stockton East Water District The Herrick Corporation Stockton Steel Ulmer Photo United Way of San Joaquin County

Wine & Beverage Sponsors: Delicato Family Vineyards Miramont Estate Vineyards Oak Ridge Winery Scotto Family Cellars/Cider Brothers Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery

outdoor grass area, which will begin with a no-host social

VIP Sponsors:

hour and follow with dinner and an awards program. Tickets

City of Stockton – Economic Development Dept.

City of Tracy

are $45 each, prepaid reservations only. For tickets, visit www.stocktonchamber.org/industrial-technology-barbecue or call

Reception Sponsor: City of Manteca

the Chamber at 209.547.2770. www.stocktonchamber.org

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VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA

LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIM QUINN

Save the Date for Stockton Beer Week Brew Fest and Stockton Beer Week!

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2016-2017 Leadership Stockton Class:

Stockton Beer Week Brew Fest is just a few weeks away. Join us on Sept. 11 at the Stockton Arena from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for beer tasting, food, music, games, homebrew demonstrations, and much more.

Karen Amestoy, California Society of CPAs Pete Bernardino, University of the Pacific Police Department Jim Bock, San Joaquin Delta Community College District Lindsay Bureaux, St. Joseph's Foundation of San Joaquin

Upgrade your ticket and be a part of the VIP hour from 12 p.m.

Shauna Buzunis-Jacob, The Child Abuse Prevention Council

to 1 p.m. and enjoy special giveaways. This new, non profit, single

Mary Cervantes, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center

day event is being produced by Visit Stockton, Stockton Arena,

Julie Damron, All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic

and Delta Sierra Beverage. Head to www.stocktonbeerweek.com to

Valerie Dawson, Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.

purchase your tickets and see a list of participating breweries. Keep

Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers, LLC

the beer flowing during the the 5th Annual Stockton Beer Week

Susan Feighery, Easter Enterprises

Sept. 16 to 25. Enjoy beer related events at your favorite local pubs

Zulema Gomez, Family Resource and Referral Center Michael Griggs, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office

and restaurants during this ten-day celebration. For a full list of

Jamie Guerrero, Kelly's Angels Foundation

participants, please visit www.stocktonbeerweek.com.

Megan Hall, Shore, McKinley & Conger, LLP Jenette Halsted, Dohrmann Insurance Agency

Introducting Stockton Arts Week!

Kristi Halva, Gentiva Health Services

Join local artists, venues, and friends in clebrating Stockton's

Elizabeth Kim, Neumiller & Beardslee

local art scene Oct. 14 to 23. Visit Stockton and the Stockton

Natasha Lemmons, DeGregori, Gormsen & Ringer, LLP

Arts Commission look forward to seeing a variety of different

Keisha Little-Shaw, The S.H.A.W. Bar

events highlighting all types of art throughout the city. Visit

Andrew Manson, US Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation

www.stocktonartsweek.com for more information and how you can get involved.

Tashante McCoy, Stockton Trauma & Recovery Center Michelle Mendelson, Central Valley Low Income Housing Nicholas Mueller, San Joaquin County Office of Education Sandy Regalo, County of San Joaquin - Office of the County Administrator

New Team Members

Dave Ring, Woodruff Sawyer & Co.

Visit Stockton is happy to announce two new additions

Lina Schorr, Health Plan of San Joaquin

to our team. Stephanie German is our new Event Services

Rashard Stallworth, Mary Magdalene Community Services

Coordinator and Robyn F. Cheshire is our Director of

La Tosha Walden, City of Stockton

Marketing and Communications. Their contact info is: The class embarked on their 11-month journey into community

stephanie@visitstockton.org and robyn@visitstockton.org.

leadership on Aug. 10. Participants meet monthly to explore issues facing the greater Stockton community, and participate in a

Become a Stockton Ambassador The Stockton Ambassador Program is a dynamic certification program that certifies community members as Certified Tourism

community service project.

For more information on Leadership Stockton, contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or visit www.leadershipstockton.com.

Ambassadors™ (or CTAs).

Upcoming CTA Classes are Oct. 19 and Dec. 13. Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at www.StocktonAmbassadors.com or www.CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton 209.938.1555.

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Wes Rhea: wes@visitstockton.org 209.938.1555

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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423

On the Road Again Marketing San Joaquin USA

Late summer and fall brings the San Joaquin Partnership marketing program back out on the road, meeting face to face with site consultants who influence and make location decisions for middle market and large companies.

One of the marketing strategies for San Joaquin USA is logistics, which has been prepared by communities planning for and attracting real estate developers to build spec buildings. Logistics

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intermodal truck to rail yards, major inland port export and import services, and domestic air cargo service is Northern California’s crossroads of international commerce.

One of the biggest trends driving logistics facility locations was presented by Louis DeJianne, Director of Marketing Retail Segment for UPS in the Forum’s opening keynote “Online Shoppers Impact on the Retail Channel.”

You can see the local impact of online shopping with Amazon

companies hire site consultants to search for and narrow down a

taking over 2 million square feet, FedEx 800,000 square feet,

short list of communities and available spec buildings to grow their

Medline 1.1 million square feet, and Smuckers another 450,000

business. A few expanding companies may construct a “build to

square feet, in the City of Tracy’s International Park of Commerce.

suit” facility meeting their exact needs, but this is rare.

So how does the San Joaquin Partnership get to pitch site consultants on our superior location advantages? During the first

This means local retailers must react by valuing and optimizing all channels and purchasing paths for evolved shoppers because: •

up two points from last year.

week in August, I attended the Logistics Development Forum in Chicago (www.LogisticsDevelopmentForum.com) which allows for

38 percent of purchases use both store and digital channels,

•

Four in 10 purchases are made using only an online channel for searching and buying.

personal access to 13 of the nation’s top logistics site consultants who also present their views on the changes, trends, and top

•

reasons companies choose to locate a facility in a community.

My conclusion is that retail that drives logistics locations

Of course, San Joaquin USA with its major interstate highway connections with $3 billion improvements, two expanding

Store-only purchases are at 20 percent and trending down.

is a continuously changing world that we need to adapt to stay competitive.

RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: President, Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific; Financial V.P., Deitra Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group; Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Loretta Lee, Junior League of SJ

Attending Ambassadors: Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chester Lum, Cherokee Memorial; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, PF1 Computer Services; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Joe Meath, Justin’s Scuba Time, Inc.; Madisen O’Laughlin, Arthur Murray Dance Studio; Marina Narvarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Megan Mote, Haggerty Construction; Patty Heinemann, CVP Creative Vision Printing; Tim Pollack, Stockton Ports

Nelson Staffing

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501 E. Orangeburg Ave., #‎B, Modesto, CA 95350

2301 W. Alpine Ave. #‎B, Stockton, CA 95204

Salon Concepts

Toyota Town of Stockton

3255 W. Hammer Ln., Stockton, CA 95209

2150 E. Hammer Ln., Stockton, CA 95210

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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Oct. 6 Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport Mixer Sign up now for the Fall Business Tradeshow and Passport

Port O Call. All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their photographs and biographies on display at

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

the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park

or you may risk missing your opportunity to participate. Reserve

and in the lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center.

We look forward to your joining us at this celebratory event!

your space today!

The Fall Tradeshow will be held on Oct. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton. Admission to attend the Fall Tradeshow is free and open to the general public. Exhibit tables are $250 for Chamber members

For tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities, and further information, please call 209.292.8423.

ATHENA Awards Luncheon 2016 Mark your calendars for Nov. 17 for our 30th Annual ATHENA

and $350 for non-members. Reserve your space ASAP to be part of

Awards Luncheon at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. The

the pre-mixer publicity!

For more information about exhibiting at or attending our

ATHENA Awards are

Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport mixer, call or email Ashley

presented to those who have

Williams at ashley@stocktonchamber.org or call 209.292.8422.

attained and personified the

MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS

highest level of professional

2016 Agricultural Hall of Fame

Platinum:

excellence in their business

If you appreciate the valuable contributions growers have

Kaiser Permanente

profession, have devoted time

Neumiller & Beardslee

made to our county, join other ag supporters at our Agricultural

and energy to our community

Hall of Fame Banquet on Oct. 20, at the Robert J. Cabral Ag

in a meaningful way, and most

San Joaquin Delta College

Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave. in Stockton. We’ll be honoring

especially have opened doors

St. Joseph’s Medical Center

those individuals who have put countless hours and much love

of leadership opportunity

of the land into improving the

MANY THANKS TO OUR MUCH-APPRECIATED SPONSORS!

The evening begins with

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.

The 2016 honorees will be

JaniTek Cleaning Solutions

announced the beginning of

United Way of San Joaquin County

September and be featured

a no-host social hour at

on the cover of the November

Port of Stockton

5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.

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San Joaquin Delta College

followed by a program lauding

Platinum

Gold:

for women.

agricultural industry throughout the years.

Port of Stockton

Valley First Credit Union Silver: BAC Community Bank

Reservations for the awards

Ulmer Photo

the outstanding physical and

luncheon are $40 each, pre-

emotional investments made

paid before Nov. 10 and $50

by our exceptional award

thereafter. Great sponsorship

Silver

recipients. This year’s honorees

opportunities are still available. For more information, or to

Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.

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hat inspired the founding of Pacific Ethanol?

Pacific Ethanol was founded to produce low carbon fuels and high value animal feed to serve California markets. Founded in 2003 by Bill Jones and Neil Koehler, the company has built two ethanol plants in California: one in Madera and one in Stockton. The founders bring a long history in California agriculture, ethanol, and government and a passion to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Renewable transportation fuels are expanding in California and the four California plants produce a combined rate of approximately 200 million gallons per year.

What has made Pacific Ethanol successful?

Pacific Ethanol is both a producer and marketer of ethanol and a pioneer in building ethanol plants outside the corn belt of the Midwest.

The company is the leading marketer of low carbon fuels in California.

Pacific Ethanol sells to customers from both production and third party suppliers, offering reliable delivery and superior service and logistics.

With the recent acquisition of production facilities in Nebraska and Illinois, the company has diversified its production base and expanded

Pacific Ethanol

its operation as a leading national producer and marketer of low carbon fuels. Pacific Ethanol has developed a strong operation and management team to produce and market ethanol and animal feed. The people make the difference.

What is the greatest challenge Pacific Ethanol has faced, and how did you overcome it?

The biggest challenge the company faced was as a young company surviving the 2008 recession. The company had just built the four plants with 200 million gallons of annual capacity, with two plants in California, one in Oregon, and one in Idaho.

At the same time, industry suffered from surplus production capacity.

In response, the company—working with its creditors—restructured its debt and, over a number of years, reestablished full ownership of the four original plants. Throughout its existence, the company has maintained a focus on the value of the product and participated in the growth in the ethanol industry.

The market has grown to over 15 billion gallons per year and represents approximately 10 percent of all transportation fuel consumed in the US.

What do you enjoy about doing business locally?

Stockton is a great location for receipt of corn and distribution of ethanol to nearby terminals and feed to California dairies and feedlots.

The Port of Stockton is a great organization, efficient and helpful, and provides access to port markets.

Pacific Ethanol is well-supported by a strong team of local businesses, engineers, and support services for the ethanol plant upon whom the company relies for steady and consistent operations.

What does the future hold for Pacific Ethanol?

Pacific Ethanol will continue to grow as a leading producer and marketer of low carbon fuels. This is the company’s mission, and it has been since it was founded.

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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET Investments in Cleaner Air The San Joaquin Valley suffers with some of the nation’s worst air quality. The Valley’s meteorology, topography, and geography present unique challenges in reaching federal ambient air quality standards. Although air quality continues to improve, the District fails to meet federal standards for ground level ozone and fine particulate matter.

The District’s “leave no stone unturned” strategy in seeking every feasible control measure toward cleaner air and protecting public health includes the most stringent air quality rules in the U.S., combined with incentive grants where regulatory authority does not exist.

In the past decade, the District has provided businesses, public agencies, and residents of the San Joaquin Valley with $1 billion in grant funding to voluntarily replace heavily-polluting equipment with cleaner alternatives as an extremely effective method of reducing air pollution emissions.

Grants are available to replace older trucks in the Valley with newer, cleaner models as well as agricultural irrigation pumps, tractors, fork lifts, and locomotives. There are also incentives to purchase electric vehicles and build up the Valley’s EV charging infrastructure with incentives for businesses and public agencies to install charging stations made available to the public. Residents can also take advantage of programs to replace gas mowers with electric models and upgrade open-hearth fireplaces and older

Downtown Stockton Alliance Presents

wood stoves with new, EPA-certified wood/pellet and gas stoves and inserts.

In addition, funding is provided for alternative fuel mechanic training, telecommuting equipment, vanpools, and the development of new technology for cleaner air.

Visit www.valleyair.org to find details on all District incentives to help your business replace or upgrade polluting equipment.

Next FRESH meeting: Thursday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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September Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Atria Bayside Landing, 3318 Brookside Road, Stockton Chamber Offices Closed – Labor Day Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

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FRESH meeting 9 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

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Industrial Technology Barbecue 5 p.m.-9 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.

Guest Speaker- Club Z! Tutoring @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room

Stockton Retreat 23 Leadership @ Camp Tuolumne Trails -24

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BEA Symposium 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club

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