Visit Modesto

JUNE

2ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE*

Craig Lewis, Broker, Lewis Capitol Advisor & Marty Hackworth, President, Lodi Association of realtors and Broker, Hackworth Real Estate Professionals *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 A.M.

4AMBASSADOR & WELCOME TEAM MEETING

*Via Zoom 8:00 A.M.

9BUSINESS U: EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP TRAITS PART 2

Debra Hendricks owner of DH Facilitating & Training Consulting *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

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MODESTO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP SERIES

*Preregister via Zoom 11:45AM-1PM

STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM

Liz Cheney-Brown, CCS Business Development Manager Sustainable and Green Facility Services in the Pandemic and Post Pandemic world. *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

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TECH CONNECT

Jeff Romero -SEO Strategist, Web Developer & Digital Marketer Founder at Octiv Digital *Preregister via Zoom 2:00 P.M.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL

Stanislaus County Supervisor Mani Grewal (Dist. 4) Challenges & Opportunities for Stanislaus County *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 A.M. 22 CFRA 2021 IMPACTS ON FEHA/ADA Work Comp, Pregnancy and Medical Leaves: Red Flags for Small and Large Employers *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 A.M. 23 RISING PROFESSIONALS Kevin Fox- Director of Marketing & Student Engagement, VOLT Institute Career & Technical Education Coordinator, Stanislaus County Office of Education *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

23 WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Rachel Hernandez- MPA Communications Brand Manager & Riverbank District 2 City Council Member *Preregister via Zoom 4:00 P.M.

JULY

2AMBASSADOR & WELCOME TEAM MEETING

*Via Zoom 8:00 A.M.

7ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE*

Kelly Tallant, Senior Manager, Property Management, Vintage Faire Mall; "Vintage Faire Mall & the Local Retail Outlook" *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 A.M.

15 STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Blue Diamond Growers-Turlock Zach Lewis, Turlock Site Director & Cindy Woodruff, Operations Coordinator Sustainability Champion *Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

12 MODESTO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP SERIES *TBD

*Preregister via Zoom 11:45AM-1PM

20 TECH CONNECT

*Preregister via Zoom 2:00 P.M.

16 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL Vito Chiesa, Chairman, Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors (Dist.2) Post-COVID County Economic Development Assistance Program *Preregister via Zoom 11:30 AM

28 RISING PROFESSIONALS

*Preregister via Zoom 12:00 P.M.

28 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Sky Tallone - Video Production Specialist Yosemite Community College District *Preregister via Zoom 4:00 P.M.

*See website for more detail. Find Zoom Registry links and more at www.modchamber.org Please note that calendar events and details are subject to change.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR EING GREEN USINESS CERTIFIED

California Green Business Network -Stanislaus, a program of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, was proud to celebrate Blue Diamond Growers, Pizzeria Halt, and Audi Modesto at their Green Ribbon Cuttings!

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce has joined the California Green Business Network to become the first in our county to start this amazing trend of living and working sustainably. The program helps businesses lower the cost of doing business, it’s great for the environment, improves the wellness of employees and productivity, and it shows our community and customers that sustainability is your priority. The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy.

To find out how your business can be Green certified go to www.modchamber.org.

Todd Aaronson, CEO / Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau

Every cloud has a silver lining … but the last year for the hospitality industry was a hurricane of epic proportions. Thousands of hotels closed across the nation, restaurant closings are predicted to be almost 50 percent in the U.S. and the special event/theater side of tourism has been shuttered for a year. We are fortunate in Modesto that our local industries are essential (agriculture and manufacturing), helping to propel our community, and county, to weather this storm better than most cities in the nation.

While U.S. hotel occupancy finished 2020 at only 44 percent, Modesto hotels were able to achieve occupancy above 63 percent and Stanislaus County hotel results were just over 62 percent . This displays the incredible resilience of our region when times are the toughest. Our restaurant partners scrambled to provide to-go orders in new packaging, created safe environments, expanded patios, bought heaters for outdoor dining and much more. The community repaid them with strong support and the majority of our favorite dining spots are still there for us to enjoy! Our hotel partners persevered the most unique period and clientele seen in many years while providing a healthy environment for guests and staff alike. The new traveler is driving more, seeking destinations with unique amenities that are close to national parks and are less crowded than favorite city destinations prior to the pandemic. That puts Modesto, the heart of California, right at the center of the travel boom (now called revenge travel).

To keep business travelers, drive tourists and other visitors thinking of us Visit Modesto is providing myriads of reasons for them to visit Modesto between ‘here and there’. Programs like the Almond Blossom Cruise brought in thousands of visitors for four weeks running. Our promotions are now featuring all the places you can take your dog to stay and eat, authentic Mexican restaurants and Taco Truck lists (just wait ‘till we launch Taco Quest!) and we recently announced Graffiti Summer for August of this year. While drawing eyes to our social and digital media we share information about DoMo Walls and Modesto’s public murals, the outdoor amenities from disc golf to trail riding to birdwatching and even expanded information about all the farm stands and what is fresh every month to take back home.

Bottom line: Modesto has not only persevered through the toughest of tough times, but we are also building many new ways to attract and welcome visitors in the future. That means every one of us has a mission to do our part when we see a stranger (who may be from anywhere between Seattle and Sanibel Island); Smile, welcome them and make sure you share at least one reason you Love Modesto!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Stanislaus Community Foundation, Porges Family Partner For Social Enterprise Program

With support from the Porges Family Foundation, Stanislaus Community Foundation recently launched Profit with Purpose, Stanislaus County’s first training program to build and launch social enterprises.

The inaugural cohort of Profit with Purpose includes local nonprofits Habitat for Humanity Stanislaus, Modesto Gospel Mission, Haven Women's Center, LearningQuest-SLC, Enrich and Employ, Center for Human Services, Modesto Children's Museum, City Ministry Network, Downtown Streets Team, The Food Initiative of Greater Stanislaus, and Cricket's Hope.

The goal of the program is to catalyze the entrepreneurial success of these local organizations though a 10-week curriculum taught by San Diego-based Mission Edge. Participating organizations will receive coaching from local experts, technical assistance, and peer support to help them develop and refine their business idea.

What is a Social Enterprise?

Social enterprises apply commercial strategies to make a positive difference for social good such as creating job opportunities for people who have significant barriers to mainstream employment, contributing a portion of their profits to address basic unmet needs or advance social causes.

“The first cohort of Profit With Purpose is a dynamic group of nonprofits leaders ready to scale efforts to advance their organizations’ mission,” said Marian Kaanon, CEO of Stanislaus community Foundation. “The business ideas shared with us during the application process were very creative. We look forward to seeing how these organizations plan to make positive differences in the lives of the clients they serve and diversify their revenue streams at the same time.”

“We are encouraged by the response the program has received from the nonprofit community and their interest in applying an entrepreneurial mindset to their long-term sustainability plan,” said Norm Porges co-founder of the Porges Family Foundation.

“We are also inspired by the many local experts who are lending their expertise to this effort by mentoring the participating organizations,” added Porges Family Foundation co-founder Evan Porges.

Local mentors who are paired to provide their business expertise to participating nonprofits are: Norm Porges, Evan Porges, Jeremiah Williams, Matt Henderson, Lynn Dickerson, Adrienne Daniels, John Sablan, John Schneider, John Jacinto, Clive Grimbleby, Mike Zagaris, Seana Day, Colby Bell, Bill Seavy, Jeff Virgil and Sally Gerbo.

The Profit With Purpose inaugural class will culminate on June 29 with a Pitch Competition sponsored by Valley First Credit Union.

For more information about Profit With Purpose and Stanislaus Community Foundation, visit www.StanislausCF.org

Since 2002, Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) has been a catalyst to transform local resources into common good through strategic philanthropy and bold leadership. Since its inception, SCF has granted more than $26 million to nonprofits and scholarship recipients in Stanislaus County. SCF houses more than 170 funds and close to $43 million in total charitable assets.

Emanuel Medical Center Names Traci Holzer Chief Human Resources Officer

“We are excited to have Traci join us here at Emanuel,” said Lani Dickinson, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center. “She brings with her many years of experience and wonderful knowledge in the human resources field. She will be a great addition to our executive leadership team.”

Holzer is currently the CHRO at Doctors Hospital of Manteca, a sister hospital of Emanuel Medical Center, and will now serve as CHRO over both hospitals. In her role, Holzer is responsible for human resources and employee health.

Holzer has been with Tenet Healthcare since 1996. She has been serving as CHRO at Doctors Hospital of Manteca since 2012. Prior to her role in Manteca, Traci served as Human Resources Manager at National Health Plans, Employee Relations Manager at Doctors Medical Center and Assistant Director of Human Resources at Doctors Medical Center. Holzer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She has served on the board of directors for Give Every Child a Chance since 2014 and is actively involved with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

About Emanuel Medical Center

Traci Holzer Emanuel

Emanuel Medical Center is a 209-bed acute care hospital located in Turlock, Calif. The hospital provides emergency, critical care, pediatric and cardiovascular services, cancer diagnosis and treatment, women’s health services and surgical services. To search for a doctor by specialty or location, call (833) 239-8158 or visit EmanuelMedicalCenter.org.