Progress August 2016

August 2016 Vol. 37 Issue 8 modchamber.org

STANISLAUS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION unites employers, educators & students for a bright future

Career Technical Education

The CHEF Program

Stanislaus Community Foundation

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Mission Statement

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to serving the greater Modesto Area, regional businesses and community prosperity through advocacy, collaboration, access to leaders, economic development, connectivity and business education.

Executive Committee Chairman Eric Tobias, F&M Bank Chairman-Elect Steven Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc. Past Chairman David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates Vice Chairman, External Operations Stephen Madison, STANCO Vice Chairman, Internal Operations Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum,CPA Directors Brad Blakeley, Edward Jones Investments Jeffery Burda, Wells Fargo Business Banking Todd Falduti,Vintage Faire Mall Ryan Fitzpatrick,Valley Lexus Mike Garcia, Oak Valley Community Bank David Gingerich, TD Gingerich Insurance Solutions, Inc. Brad Hawn, CHG Paul Holshouser, Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Naomi Layland, Huff Construction Co, Inc. Craig Lewis, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Virginia Madueño, Imagen, LLC DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice Inc. Nate Miller, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Tom Nielsen, Beard Land and Investment Co. Peggy O’Donnell, Mid-Valley Promotion Thomas Reeves, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Kole Siefken, DoubleTree Hotel Lucy Virgen, Bank of the West Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah Pete Zahos, Sysco Central California, Inc. Advisors Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College David Boring, Never Boring Kristopher Helton, Leadership Modesto Jim Holgersson, City of Modesto David White, The Alliance Melissa Williams, Modesto Irrigation District Cecil Russell, President/CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce CRussell@ModChamber.org Publisher: Modesto Chamber of Commerce 209.577.5757 • Progress@ModChamber.org www.ModChamber.org Graphic Design: Never Boring 209.526.9136 • www.neverboring.com Printer: The Parks Group 209.576.2568 • mike@theparksgroup.com Distribution: The Parks Group 209.576.2568 Advertising Sales: Never Boring 209.526.9136 • progress@neverboring.com © Copyright 2016 Modesto Chamber of Commerce.

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LEADERSHIP

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Message from the CEO

COVER STORY

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Stanislaus Partners in Education

GUEST COLUMN

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Career Technical Education Classes to Better Prepare Students

EDUCATION

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Investing Early: Not Just a Retirement Strategy

NETWORKING & REFERRALS

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Chamber Calendar

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Leadership Modesto Graduates Another Group of Leaders

ASK THE EXPERTS

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Education Providers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Modesto Chamber of Commerce.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

By Cecil Russell, Chamber President and CEO

Modesto celebrated its 142nd Fourth of July Parade this year. I have had the pleasure of being a judge the last number of years and have sat beside Chris Murphy as he has done a superb job of being the Parade Announcer. This year, Chris was the Grand Marshall, a great honor bestowed on him for his many years of service to our great community. Chris is often referred to as “Mr. Modesto” for all CECIL RUSSELL CHAMBER PRESIDENT of the constant promoting that he does AND CEO for our city. Parade Chairman Jeremiah Williams asked if I would be the Parade Announcer this year to fill in for Chris Murphy, so I had the awesome task of announcer. I now appreciate even more the super job that Chris has done over the years. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Modesto Kiwanis Club for producing the event and keeping this Modesto tradition alive since 1874.

I had mentioned in recent issues of Progress the forming of Mayor Ted Brandvold‘s 100-Day Committee. During his campaign for Mayor, he promised Modesto citizens that he would conduct a review of City finances and operations. He had two main goals: search for funds in the budget that the city could apply to public safety, and create long-term financial sustainability for the city. The City Council unanimously supported the creation of the 100-Day Committee. It was to conduct a thorough and independent study of the city’s current fiscal conditions within the 100 days and to determine whether the Mayor’s twin goals could be achieved. The Committee was asked to report its findings to the Mayor and City Council. The Committee held 25 public workshops and their findings sustain the Mayor’s proposal to increase funding of the Police Department by the equivalent amount to hire up to 22 new police officers. At the Modesto City Council meeting on June 21, the Council, with full support from the city Manager and City staff, approved a budget that includes the priority and funding for these additional officers.

The conclusions in the Committee’s written report states that the long-term financial condition of the city is still very much at risk and that unless the Modesto sheds its “Business as Usual”

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approach and acts soon on multiple fronts, it is possible the city’s general fund will struggle to supply even the most vital services to its citizens within five to ten years. The 100-Day Committee’s entire report can be viewed online on the Modesto Chamber website at www.modchamber.org and the Modesto City website at www.modestogov.com. There are many recommendations that the City Council and City Staff need to execute as soon as possible. Please take the time to read this important report—the future of our city depends on following up and executing these recommendations. We will cover more on this subject in our September issue of Progress.

The Modesto Chamber formed a Public Safety Committee after the November election. The Chairman of the committee is Jim Ridenour who was Mayor of Modesto from 2002 to 2010. The mission of the Public Safety Committee is to review all of the public safety elements that serve our community. We met with the Police Department, the Fire Department and with AMR, the paramedic and ambulance provider for Modesto and most if not all of Stanislaus County. After many meetings with these groups the committee issued a report with suggestions and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. We will be following up with them to help clarify and to provide more indepth information. It is interesting that a number of the Public Safety Committee observations/recommendations mirror those of the Mayor’s 100-Day Committee.

The City of Modesto has been working to develop a state-ofthe-art website for the last several years. They have announced their “NEW” website is up and running. They now have a mobile app named Go MODESTO! You can use the City of Modesto app to report issues, tell them about a concern that you may have in your neighborhood, tagging, debris, burned out lights, receive real-time updates, track news and events, pay your utility bill on the go, and also access MAX Bus Routes and schedules. To download this app, go to the iPhone App Store or Google Play, depending on your phone type.

The Chamber will have its annual Business and Education Event on Aug. 17 at the Martin Petersen Event Center Starting at 7 a.m. We invite you to join an important conversation at

LIFE HAPPENS the State of Business and Education (SBE) event. At this unique event we’ll be taking concrete steps to better prepare students as well as future and current employees for their next steps in life. You will leave the meeting informed on how to become an advocate for this important work and motivated to take action as an individual and with your business colleagues.

Through this event and additional efforts with our partners, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce intends to better align business and education in creating a highly-skilled workforce, embracing youth and young adults in finding a successful path, and enhancing strong partnerships.

The Modesto Chamber will host the grand opening of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto Sep. 28. The new business will be a great addition to our health services for our community. They will create an additional 200 jobs to help our economy. They are located in a NEW facility at 1303 Mable Ave. Please join us in welcoming this company to Modesto. They will help improve the quality of life for many in our area. Congratulations as well to an established company and Chamber member that started right here in Modesto, Sciabica’s California Olive Oil on its 80th birthday. Join us on Aug. 26 at their location for a “Farm to Fork to Flavor” event, details of which are contained on page 22.

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Also mark your calendar for the Gallo Center’s Valley Talent Project (formerly Valley’s Got Talent) on Aug. 26 and 27. It is great entertainment showcasing local talent.

On Sept. 30, we will have our 33rd Annual Oktoberfest at John Thurman Field where you may sample beers and have a super brat with sauerkraut and potato salad. We will have a repeat performance of the band Gotcha Covered from last year and our midway that is fun for all.

All of the mayors and city mangers of our cities in Stanislaus County, all of our Stanislaus County Supervisors , the Stanislaus Council of Governments, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and other Chambers in our County have all come together to endorse the Self Tax measure to improve our transportation infrastructure. The measure will appear on the November ballot as Measure L. Please get behind this much-needed measure to help improve our roads, our quality of life, and to help attract more economic growth and jobs to our county. *A portion of this article was derived from the Mayor’s 100 Day Report. P

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COVER STORY

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STANISLAUS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION unites employers, educators & students for a bright future

By Jacqui D. Sinarle

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hatever way you look at it, Stanislaus Partners in Education is a win for everyone involved.

Created in 1991, Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) unites employers and educators to prepare students for tomorrow’s work force. SPIE helps employers by creating employees with the qualifications they need; helps educators learn what workplace skills to teach their students; and helps students prepare for the working world. In fact, SPIE is ultimately a win for the future of the entire community.

“School teachers and administrators juggle a complex set of demands that are often more directed toward academic lessons than real world preparedness in terms of the work world,” explained SPIE board president John Schneider, CFO of Prime Shine Car Wash. “The only way for businesses to positively influence this process is to come alongside educators and provide opportunities for them to better understand the expectations of non-academic employers where many of their students will end up.”

“Most of the people involved in formal education in Stanislaus County are amazing, dedicated and hard working—but they are educators and not apprentices, or mechanics, or cashiers, and most of them have not had those experiences,” Schneider continued.

“SPIE gives teachers the opportunity to see what it takes to work outside of academia through internships; SPIE connects students with manufacturers; and SPIE connects willing businesses to needy schools. SPIE enables educators to better prepare students by applying real world examples in the classroom, better prepared students get good jobs, and good jobs improve the quality of life in our community. It’s really about our community working to meet our community’s needs.”

As a nonprofit organization, SPIE is governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of educational leaders, employers, and elected officials that is led by Schneider as president; past president Paula Rafala; president elect Mike Gorassi; secretary/treasurer Ted Dickason; and executive board members Tom Changnon, Kristi Marsella, and Tim Walsh.

“Our board is passionate about SPIE’s mission to ensure that Stanislaus County is an educated and skilled community that provides a qualified workforce to support continued economic wellbeing and improved quality of life for all residents,” said Judie Piscitello, executive director of SPIE. “SPIE encourages local organizations to work together to create learning opportunities and develop young adults as productive members of the workforce and responsible citizens.”

SPIE currently maintains more than 350 active business/school partnerships in which employers work collaboratively with educators to share their skills and expertise and bring firsthand experiences to students in the classroom and at the workplace.

"… Our board is passionate about SPIE’s mission to ensure that Stanislaus County is an educated and skilled community that provides a qualified workforce to support continued economic wellbeing and improved quality of life for all residents…"

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“We are proud of the fact that every school district in our county is a member of SPIE,” said Piscitello. “The partnerships and programs that SPIE supports reach more than 40,000 students in our county each year, and more than 50 percent of them are underserved youth. In addition, over the last five years an average of 141 graduating students per year have been offered summer jobs in manufacturing in this county through SPIE’s Careers in Manufacturing and Industry partnership with Alliance WorkNet, the Manufacturers Council of the Central Valley, Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus County high schools.”

SPIE receives funds from school districts, businesses, individuals and grants. In turn, SPIE provides funds for career education grants and incentive grants to Stanislaus County teachers, and it also funds teacher internships.

In the 2016-2017 school year SPIE is awarding 50 career education grants of $500 each to teachers, enabling them to connect students with the world of work through career exploration programs like career fairs, field trips and community service projects (grants are awarded in a competitive process and schools are required to match the grant amount). SPIE is also awarding 50 grants of $200 each to kindergarten through sixth grade teachers for student incentive rewards such as books, pencils, gift cards and prizes.

In addition, SPIE recruits and maintains a database of career education speakers.

This summer, SPIE is also funding business and industry internships for 23 teachers in agriculture, government, energy conservation, nonprofit agencies, manufacturing, technology, and other workplaces where they can learn about current job requirements and enhance their abilities to relate the world of work to their students.

Business/education partnerships like these are essential to SPIE’s continued success and our community’s future, Schneider observed.

“We are always looking for business owners or their delegates to join the SPIE team,” Schneider said.

“If you are hiring high school graduates, you need to be part of what we’re doing, and if you’re an educator, you need to take advantage of what we offer.” P

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“…The partnerships and programs that SPIE supports reach more than 40,000 students in our county each year, and more than 50 percent of them are underserved youth."

GUEST COLUMN C A R E E R T E C H NI CA L EDUCATI O N CLA S S ES T O B E T TER PREPA RE S TUDENTS

By Jeff Albritton, Senior Director, Alternative and Vocational Education Modesto City Schools Modesto City Schools has a strong desire to establish programs that support students after high school to be career ready. The State of California has recognized the importance of Career Technical Education classes for our high school students. What were formerly called ROP classes are now courses that better align with the goal of preparing more students for careers in highly skilled and hardto-fill jobs from Engineering to Construction, Public Services to Programming, and even Fashion Merchandising. Modesto City Schools has benefited from this change by seeing increased funding from the state for these critical areas. This funding is meant to enhance, expand, and create new CTE programs in our district.

Soon, Modesto City Schools will see new ag farms to better serve our agriculture programs at each high school. Our culinary students will have an authentic café and coffee bar to serve meals they have prepared in an industrial standard kitchen, and an automotive shop that utilizes the latest technology. In addition, all of the CTE programs within Modesto City Schools will see new equipment and updated curriculum that reflects what is happening in their respective industry.

Research has shown that students are more likely to graduate on time if they find high school courses that fit their interest and challenge them. CTE courses accomplish this along with the added incentive of developing employable skills that will allow many of our students to go to work immediately out of high school and earn a sustainable wage. The benefits for our community are many; we are preparing tomorrow’s workforce. These students have developed the key soft skills of working in teams, following directions, and observing work hours. Our students learn these skills and hopefully can put them to work here in our community where they were raised. Our graduation rate will continue to increase as more students are linked to their coursework in this fashion.

Modesto City Schools enhances the student’s preparation for being job-ready by increasing the responsibilities of Work Experience Coordinators at each of our high schools. These coordinators monitor students that work part time while attending high school full time. They also teach the soft skills to our students that employers want to see in entry level workers. Whether it is as simple as understanding that an employer is looking for dependable employees that can work within a team and be on time, to goal setting and resume writing. Our Work Experience Coordinators regularly visit local businesses for tours and to learn new ways to support students. Each of our schools, including junior highs and elementary schools recognize the importance of career awareness at an early age. Many of our schools look for local businesses to attend their career fairs. This is a great way for our community to become involved in their local schools.

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It is an exciting time in Modesto City Schools as we continue to invest in our students' future. Collaborating with local industry, our CTE programs are providing the workforce of tomorrow. P

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UNITED WAY OF STANISLAUS COUNTY CHEF PROGRAM

By Jeanette Fontana, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator, United Way of Stanislaus

United Way of Stanislaus County strives to support and create programs that impact the health, education, and f inancial stability of our community.

The CHEF (Cooking. Healthy Eating.

Food.) program, as part of the health initiative, is focused on increasing the consumption of healthy, fresh food and beverages in elementary-aged children.

JEANETTE FONTANA The program uniquely provides not only PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR three food bags per month but promotes long term dietary changes through the universal art of cooking. CHEF food bags are f illed with fruit, vegetables, healthy grains and proteins provided by Second Harvest Food Bank of Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. Uniquely, monthly hands-on cooking classes are offered to families in addition to the food bags.

Parents and children attend weekend cooking classes where they prepare, cook and taste healthy recipes, read nutrition labels, then take home the fresh ingredients needed to recreate the dish for their family. “I love the way we actually make the meals instead of just getting a recipe to try…” shared a CHEF class attendee. “Me and my family’s life is better. I read labels on the products I buy. I buy more fruit, veggies, meat and chicken…”, a mother comments on how the CHEF program has impacted her life.

Cooking classes, led by instructors from the UC Cooperative Extension, focus on preparing healthy versions of traditional favorites, showing families that “healthy” can taste good. This hands-on experience provides the foundation for long term changes in eating habits by educating children on healthy foods and helping parents prepare nutritious food at home.

United Way utilizes its focused initiatives with a network of dynamic partnerships to create programs like CHEF that are changing lives in Stanislaus County. When United Way helps individuals help themselves, they are able to strengthen their lives, which in turn, strengthens our community.

The CHEF program is a collaborative effort led by United Way of Stanislaus County in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Stanislaus & San Joaquin Counties, UC Cooperative Extension, Modesto City Schools and Ceres Unif ied School District.

Try a CHEF favorite in your own kitchen—check out this recipe for Vegetable Chicken Enchiladas:

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Vegetable Chicken Enchiladas Full of fresh vegetables and loaded with flavor.

Makes 4 servings. 2 enchiladas per serving.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS nonstick cooking spray 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 large zucchini, chopped 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken breast 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce 2 (8-ounce) cans no salt added tomato sauce 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2⁄3 cup shredded reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Saute onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper and

zucchini; cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in chicken; set aside.

3. Meanwhile, combine enchilada sauce and tomato sauce in a small bowl; add cup to vegetable and chicken mixture.

4. Soften tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave. Dip each tortilla in sauce and place equal amounts of vegetable and

chicken mixture on one side. Roll up and place in a 13x9-inch baking pan. Pour remaining sauce over the top.

5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle cheese over top; bake for 5 minutes more.

Serve while hot.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 311, Carbohydrate 41 g, Dietary Fiber 7 g, Protein 22 g, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 521 mg

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EDI TORIAL

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL TURNS 50, B U I L D S M A R K G A L LO HEA LTH A ND F I TNES S CENTER 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Central Catholic High School, a college preparatory school conceived to serve Stanislaus County (and beyond) with our mission to witness the Gospel while building an educational community that inspires the spiritual, academic, and social development of young adults. In conjunction with this 50th Anniversary, the first major addition to the original campus, the 28,000 square foot Mark Gallo Health and Fitness Center will open with a Ribbon Cutting and dedication on Aug. 12. Ground was broken just 14 months ago on this beautiful new facility, built by Huff Construction.

Mark Gallo was a junior at Central Catholic when he died of a rare disease. He played basketball and football and loved to fish. A thoughtful and caring young man, he was one of eight children. A very generous gift through his family, as well as from other caring donors, made the project that was so many years in the making, come true.

The Center includes a 1,100-seat capacity gym, a 2,300 square foot fitness center, a nutrition lab/instructional kitchen, two classrooms, tennis courts, offices and training room. The large front lobby that welcomes visitors can also be used for receptions and small dinners. It is highlighted by a large mural, depicting students in the various sports that will be impacted by this new addition to the campus.

The fitness center, the John C. Bosio Training Center, boasts a broad spectrum of exercise equipment that will appeal to all our students, for training and conditioning for athletes and for the opportunity to stay fit and active for the general student population. The training room has been dedicated to a Central Catholic alumnus and athlete who lost his life in a car accident.

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The two classrooms will be home to health and nutrition classes and our rapidly growing and thriving FFA program. Locker rooms, storage rooms, and offices for coaches and trainers fill out the building.

The Nutrition Center will be one more step toward our “farm to fork” ambitions. The industrial size kitchen will serve day-today needs, from lunches to concessions, and will be the home for cooking from scratch classes for our students. Job opportunities assisting our chef in food preparation and distribution will also be available. The kitchen is built to handle dinners for up to 500 in the gym (our BASH Auction/Gala among them).

The complex also includes six brand new tennis courts (increasing those available at CCHS from four to six), additional parking and an inviting outdoor eating area for students. Proximity to the Center allows tennis players to use the locker rooms and fitness center. Beautiful landscaping and a garden dedicated to our former principal, Melissa Bengtson Besseling, surround the building. Donors took advantage of the opportunity to “purchase” bleacher seats. Plaques with the donors’ names were affixed to the seats of the center section of the home side bleachers, which, when closed, will present a Wall of CCHS History, with the names of alumni and supporters from the last 50 years.

While the Mark Gallo Health and Fitness Center is built for Central Catholic students, our hope is to invite others in the community to use it when it is not being used by our students.

It may be the perfect venue for a wedding reception, large conference, or retreat. Call Mitzi Lucas/Joan Hart at 209.524.9611 for more information. P

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American Chevrolet opened in July 1990, taking over the third worst Customer Satisfaction rating in the US for the Chevrolet franchise.

Although the dealership struggled through tough times in the early years, the Modesto community soon came to believe that the name "American Chevrolet" was more that just a marketing ploy. The Halvorsons and their dedicated employees believed in and exhibited the American values of honesty, hard work, and dedication to family.

At American Chevrolet, the word "family" extends to employees and customers. Many key employees have been with the company almost since the beginning and have played an invaluable role in the company's success.

The family philosophy has worked well for the Halvorsons. So, too, has their approach of "never take more than you give" as evidenced by their involvement with countless organizations, boards and community activities. American Chevrolet believes it is the company's responsibility as a business to give back, support, and be involved in the Modesto community. P

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To become a member of the Chamber visit us at www.modchamber.org or call our Membership Director, John Villines, at 209.577.5757

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EDUCATION I N V E S T I N G E A R LY: NO T J US T A RETI REMENT S TRATEGY

By Tony Jordan, Executive Director of Child & Family Services, Stanislaus County Off ice of Education

The Child & Family Services Division of the Stanislaus County Office of Education has been in the business of changing lives for over five decades. This year, through its early education (preschool) and support programs, CFS will educate over 7,600 of our communities’ youngest and most at-risk learners, support these children’s 6,400 families, and develop over 1,150 early education professionals with training and continuing education–that’s over 15,000 lives impacted!

• CHILDREN • Children have the opportunity to experience CFS programs in a school setting, in their own home, or in a family child care home environment. Early educators provide engaging, play-based, learning environments where children can explore, discover, and interact with a host of mediums and activities designed to help them develop a solid foundation of language, early literacy, and early math and science skills. They also develop healthy habits and routines, and social-emotional skills through peer interactions and positive, nurturing relationships with their early educators. In short, School Readiness!

• FAMILIES • As a Division that operates long-established two-generation approach programs, CFS staff support families in developing stronger relationships with their children by educating them on age appropriate expectations and learning activities. CFS also provides a variety of support mechanisms to help families meet their needs beyond a quality early education for their children. Social service referrals for adult and higher education includes English Language Development and vocational training in addition to support for those in crisis needing food, shelter, or other intensive services are provided to families who need it.

This is how CFS impacts the lives of children, families, and professionals. You may be asking, "why invest early?" What’s the return on investment? How does this support a thriving community that’s focused on prevention, closing the achievement gap, and graduation?

The psychological research is clear–the wiring and development that happens in the first five years are the most critical. What you may not know is that for every $1 invested in early education programs like those operated by CFS, communities see anywhere from $7 to $17 saved by reduced intervention costs as a result of increased school readiness; higher graduation rates resulting in a reduction in costs for retention and grade repetition; decreased need for special and remedial education; and fewer citizens following the path of public assistance programs and incarceration.

Early education programs are a no-brainer and a smart investment.

As American author James Baldwin put it, “For these are all our children, we will all profit by or pay for what they become.”

For more information on SCOE CFS, visit our annual report at: http://www.stancoe.org/cfs/PublicReport For more information on early education programs as a smart investment, visit: http://youtube/52KuhCpiOUE http://www.raisingofamerica.org/are-we-crazy-about-our-kids

• PROFESSIONALS • CFS’s early education programs support a vibrant workforce of not just the teachers, support staffers, and administrators, but also provide opportunities for parents to join the profession or engage in other work. Ongoing professional development trainings keep staff abreast of practices based on the latest research. Beginning teacher and continuing education opportunities ensure that we promote the same philosophy with our own staff as we do with children and families. Interested in starting your family child care home business? CFS can help support that endeavor too! Recruiting, building, and sustaining a well-trained and highly educated work force is key to the long term success of CFS programs.

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BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS American Chevrolet 4742 McHenry Ave. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

STATE OF BUSINESS & EDUCATION Martin Petersen Center 720 12th St. 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th St. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING* Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS Intrinsic Elements 1214 J St. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th St. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Solid Networks 5686 Pirrone Rd. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING* Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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State of Business and Education Bridging The Gap Between Business and Education As a leader in our business community, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce invites you to join an important conversation at the State of Business and Education (SBE) event on August 17. At this unique event we’ll be taking concrete steps to better prepare students as well as future and current employees for their next steps in life. You will leave the meeting informed on how to become an advocate for this important work and motivated to take action as an individual and with your business colleagues. Through this event and additional efforts with our partners, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce intends to better align business and education in creating a highly-skilled workforce, embracing youth and young adults in finding a successful path, and enhancing strong partnerships.

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LEADERSHIP MODESTO

Leadership Modesto Class of 2015-2016

GRADUATES ANOTHER GROUP OF LEADERS

By Kate Trompetter, Steering Committee Co-Chair

Leadership Modesto class of 20152016 graduated in June. The evening featured Keynote Speaker, Marian Kaanon and a celebration of a 10 month journey this year’s class had been on together.

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Throughout the Leadership Modesto experience, class participants are exposed to various local businesses and community organizations with the purpose of expanding their understanding of our community and connecting with Modesto’s leaders. Each year, the Leadership Modesto experience results in lifelong friendships, personal discovery, and an opportunity to make a difference. In addition to their class days together, each class is responsible for a class project.

This year’s class chose to support local nonprof it, Inter-Faith Ministries. In doing so, they renovated the Clothes Closet, using donated supplies and money they raised and contributed themselves. They did an outstanding job. The Clothes Closet looks fantastic. Not only is it more functional and welcoming to the families it services, but the class was also able to donate monies not used for the renovation in the amount of $1,750.00.

We continue to be very proud of our Leadership Modesto graduates. This program provides a unique opportunity for participants to meet, make a difference, exchange ideas, as well as gain a deeper understanding of current local and regional issues. This graduating class now joins a group of alumni spanning over 30 years of the Leadership Modesto Program.

We know they will go on to continue to do great things.

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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

CalCPA Presents Grimbleby Coleman CPAs with Public Service Award For its commitment to services to the community, the California Society of CPAs has named Grimbleby Coleman, headquartered in Modesto, recipient of its statewide 2016 Public Service Award.

CalCPA annually presents the award to recognize a firm for its public service contributions at the local, state or national level. The award intends to encourage more CPA firms to initiate or increase their community activities, publicize these activities, and reinforce the profession’s reputation for commitment to the public good.

Employees of Grimbleby Coleman participated in over 1,680 hours of community service in 2015 and are board members of over 25 local nonprofits, including United Samaritans, the Stanislaus Community Foundation, Murals in Motown, and Community Hospice and sponsors more than 60 community-related events each year.

“Grimbleby Coleman strongly believes in improving the Modesto community through its involvement in numerous activities that benefit the public,” said Lynette Atchley, chair CalCPA selection committee.

“They set a standard that other CPA firms should strive for.”

President and firm partner Clive Grimbleby remarks “at Grimbleby Coleman, community service is more than just an opportunity to build relationships with the area we serve, it’s part of our firm’s identity and mission statement: ‘Building success for and connections with our colleagues, clients, and community…it’s the people behind the numbers.’

Our commitment to social responsibility and serving people in our community is at the heart of everything we do!” P

S CIA B ICA’ S CA LIF O RNIA OLIVE O IL: 8 0 YEA RS YO UNG Founded in 1936, and still family-owned and operated, the Sciabica Family is celebrating its 80th anniversary on Aug. 26 with a unique 'Farm to Fork to Flavor' event—and you're invited!

Sciabica's California Olive Oil is hosting a farmer’s market-style gathering featuring local food companies such as Fiscalini Cheese, Oak Barrel Ice & Creamery, The Food Fix, Dust Bowl Brewing, Silkwood Wines, Rodin Farms, Paul’s Rustic Pizza and Nicolau Farms. Visitors can sample and purchase food, enjoy live music, and watch chef demonstrations by Dana Johnson, David Bradford, and John Surla.

“My family has enjoyed supporting this community for 80 years,” says VP of Sales & Marketing Jonathan Sciabica, who is a fourthgeneration family member. “It’s our way giving people a chance to discover the amazing local companies who craft delicious foods and beverages by showcasing them at one location.”

Sciabica’s has won numerous awards for their 100 percent California Extra Virgin artisan-crafted cold-pressed olive oils, most recently the prestigious 2015 California State Fair’s ‘Best of Show.’

“All our oils are made here in Modesto,” Jonathan explains. “We use only just-picked olives, and they are carefully cold-pressed using state-of-the art technologies. For our flavored olive oils, fresh herbs or ripe fruits are crushed together with the olives, creating exceptional flavor. We never use heat because that damages the oil’s quality and flavor. And we never infuse flavors because the taste lacks the depth and freshness that cold-pressing fresh in the mill produces.”

To highlight their beginning in 1936, all Sciabica-brand olive oils and vinegars will be on sale at 36 percent off.

Visitors will also receive $5 in “Farm2Fork bucks” good at any The Modesto Chamber of Commerce will host a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ASK THE EXPER TS LO O KIN G F O R A N A N S WE R ? A S K T HE E X P E R T S .

Every month, the Modesto Chamber of Commerce takes your questions straight to our local professionals.

This month, local Education providers L E A H S I LV E S T R E F R A NK L I N

Chief Executive Officer Great Valley Academy

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IS GREAT VALLEY ACADEMY MOVING? I HEARD THEY RECENTLY PURCHASED A PORTION OF THE MODESTO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS. Great Valley Academy Manteca campus has moved!

We are excited to manifest the longtime dream of owning our own campus for this school. We purchased 23 acres of the Modesto Christian 50+ acre parcel and have moved the campus to our new site!

Great Valley Academy is thrilled to move to such a beautiful location, and most of our Manteca families are making the journey with us to the Salida campus. We will begin this school year with 820 K-8 students and continue to have a waitlist of nearly 200 students.

As a public charter school with campuses in Modesto and Salida, Great Valley Academies provide families a genuine educational option without expensive private-school tuition.

We stress character development and critical thinking, and provide students the tools to effectively communicate with their peers, teachers, and parents. Academically, we empower students to learn deeply, mastering subjects at their own pace.

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Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ATTENDING VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL? There is a unique high school in Modesto were you can get a jumpstart to college and future careers all while working towards a high school diploma. The Stanislaus County Office of Education has a partnership with Modesto Junior College in which students attending Valley Charter High School can earn free college credits.

In addition to college prep classes, Valley Charter places an emphasis on technology, offering classes in robotics, computer graphics, drafting, and video game design. Students gain skills that provide them with a jump start to college or a career.

Small class sizes provide individualized instruction for students. At Valley Charter, our teachers go the extra mile by providing tutoring outside of class time.

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At Great Valley Academies, we nurture a sense of community where our parents are engaged and connected, and our students and staff, are safe, loved, and learning.

Our new Salida campus is located at 5901 Sisk Rd., Modesto and can be reached at 209.545.7500 or salidaenrollment@greatvalleyacademy. com.

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Cheryl Harless, RN, has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer at Doctors Medical Center. Harless is a highly accomplished nurse leader with almost 20 years of experience in patient care and clinical excellence. Harless began her career in healthcare at Doctors Medical Center, starting out in 1997 as a nurse and later serving as Director of Patient Care Services until 2011. Most recently, she served as Chief Nursing Executive at Sutter Health’s Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. Prior to that, she was the Chief Nursing Executive at Novato Community Hospital in Novato. Harless earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from California State University, Dominguez Hills, a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Atherton & Associates is pleased to announce Rebecca Terpstra was recently promoted to the position of director. Rebecca has extensive experience working on both large corporate and high net-worth individuals’ accounts, which has been cultivated over her 14 years in the industry. She obtained her MST from Golden Gate University and was awarded her CPA License in 2006. Her memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants strengthens her ties to the local community. For more information, please visit www.athertoncpas.com.

Atherton & Associates is pleased to announce Craig Schaurer was recently promoted to the position of director. Craig originally graduated from California State University, Stanislaus and obtained his CPA License in 2010. Combining his specialization in corporate, partnership, individual and agricultural tax services with his extensive expertise in business consultation services has proved a winning combination. He has strong ties to the local community and also has experience in real estate, construction, and small business as well as litigation support and forensic accounting. For more information, please visit www.athertoncpas.com.

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STANISL AUS COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION STRIVES TO BUILD A GREAT PL ACE TO LIVE, WORK, THRIVE

By Jacqui D. Sinarle Stanislaus Community Foundation is no ordinary philanthropic organization.

Based upon the vision that Stanislaus County is a community of choice where people can live, work, and thrive, the Foundation is not only active in philanthropic enterprises and grantmaking, it also strives to provide community leadership.

“Our mission is to nurture partnerships and grow charitable resources to advance the common good,” explained Marian Kaanon, president and CEO. “As a funder first and foremost, we don’t provide direct services to local residents like other nonprofits do. We do all of our work in tandem with agencies, corporations, and other partners to grow this community’s resources—people, ideas, and charitable wealth—so that meaningful change can occur.”

As a philanthropic organization the Foundation manages more than $18 million in charitable assets.

“We offer a variety of charitable funds that maximize giving for local individuals, families and corporations, including donor-advised and scholarship funds,” Kaanon said. “Our knowledge of local issues, agencies, and needs makes giving from these as impactful as possible, and we invest all assets under management to build permanent charitable resources.”

Stanislaus Community Foundation also works with local agencies to invest more than $1.4 million annually in grants and scholarships throughout Stanislaus County.

“Recognizing that no single organization can achieve large-scale outcomes alone, we convene and engage a cross-section of organizations and individuals to benefit the common good,” Kaanon explained. “We believe in a bright, vibrant future, but we also believe it’s going to take a new way of thinking and a new leadership practice to advance our community. That’s why we have modeled cross-sector leadership by undertaking the Stanislaus READS! initiative, which aims to reduce disparities in childhood literacy so that all of our children are equipped to read—and succeed—by third grade and beyond.”

For the past three years, Stanislaus Community Foundation has hosted the Connecting for Good event that brings cutting-edge collaborative tools to local residents. This year the Foundation is launching two valuable new programs: the Irvine New Leadership Network, which will build a leadership network across Stanislaus County and tackle some of the community’s most intractable issues and opportunities with the support of the James Irvine Foundation; and Stanislaus Futures, which will create strategic, needs-based scholarships for graduating high school seniors with a $300,000 match challenge committed from the College Futures Foundation and Stanislaus Community Foundation over the next two years.

“Stanislaus Community Foundation is here for everyone in Stanislaus County—whether you’re a philanthropist, a nonprofit director, a community resident or a business professional,” said Kaanon.

“We believe in our community and we want to build it with everyone.”

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B r a n d i n g . S t r a t e g y. D e s i g n .

MODESTO MEANS BUSINESS The Chamber stands by this statement.

We practice it on a daily basis. As an organization, we use Chamber Members exclusively. We hope we can ‘count on you’ to practice using Chamber Members to meet all of your business needs.

You can find new and current members online at www.ModChamber.org.

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PRESIDENT’S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

PLATINUM LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL

Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC

Rabobank

E. & J. Gallo Winery

Acme Construction Company, Inc.

F & M Bank

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Kaiser Permanente

American Chevrolet

Galletto Ristorante

Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.

Walmart

American Medical Response

Gianelli & Associates

Rogers Jewelry Company

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Aramark Uniform Services

Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.

San Joaquin Valley College

Atherton & Associates, LLP

Golden Valley Health Centers

DIAMOND LEVEL

Brightwood College

Bank of the West

Brunn & Flynn

Beard Land and Investment Co.

California State University, Stanislaus

Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.

Care One Home Health

Doctors Behavioral

Health Center- DMC

Central Sanitary Supply Co.

Doctors Medical Center-DMC

Central Valley Ag Grinding

Frito-Lay Company, Inc.

Central Valley Automotive

MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. Modesto & Empire Traction Co.

and Hospice, Inc.

Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. HealthSouth Rehabilitation

of Modesto

I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.

Save Mart Supermarkets Smile Shine Family Dental Seven Up Bottling Corporation Solecon Industrial Contractors Solar City Solid Networks, Inc. Stanislaus Distributing

Infiniti of Modesto

Stanislaus Food Products Company

Institute of Technology

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge

International Paper Company

Storer Coachways

Central Valley Nissan

JS West & Company

SunOpta Aseptic, Inc.

Pacific Southwest Container

Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai

Maxx Value Foods

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Physician Referral Service-DMC

Central Valley Medical Group

Mercer Foods

TSM Insurance

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Mocse Credit Union

GOLD LEVEL

Chuckchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Modesto Commerce Bank

5.11, Inc.

Clark Pest Control

Modesto Toyota

Crystal Creamery

COIT Services Inc.

The Modesto Bee

DoubleTree Hotel

Collins Electrical

Oak Valley Community Bank

Fiscallini Cheese Company

Comcast

Memorial Medical Center

Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.

O’Brien’s Market

Modesto Irrigation District

Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,

Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball

RACOR, Division of Parker

DeAngelos Jewelry

Del Monte Foods

Hannifin Corporation

Pacher & Silva

Seneca Foods, LLC

Delta Sierra Beverage

Switch to Vapor

The Eberhardt School of Business

Sysco Food Services of

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Taco Bell

Rehabilitation Hospital

First Choice Physician Partners

Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank US Bank Uno Chicago Grill Valley Children’s Healthcare Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Vintage Faire Mall

Panelized Structures Inc.

W.H. Breshears, Inc.

Papa John’s

Warden’s Office Products Center

Pepsi Bottling Group

Warden’s Office Furniture Outlet

PMZ Real Estate

Wells Fargo Bank

Post Foods, LLC

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green

Prime Shine Car Wash Prompt Staffing

Insurance Agency

Yosemite Meat Company, Inc.

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