November 2015 Vol. 36 Issue 11 modchamber.org
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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2015
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 David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates
LEADERSHIP
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Message from the CEO
COVER STORY
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Shop Local
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Gift Guide
GOVERMENT RELATIONS
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Assembly Republicans fighting for the real interests of Californians
Chairman-Elect Eric Tobias, F&M Bank
NETWORKING & REFERRALS
Past Chairman Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group Vice Chairman, External Operations Stephen Madison, STANCO Vice Chairman, Internal Operations Jeff Burda, Wells Fargo Mid-Valley Commercial Banking Vice Chair, Marketing & Events Laura Ward, Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions
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Chamber Calendar
EDUCATION
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What does work look like?
GUEST COLUMN
Directors Brad Blakeley, Edward Jones Investments Mike Garcia, Oak Valley Community Bank David Gingerich, TD Gingerich Insurance Solutions, Inc. Brad Hawn, CHG Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Craig Lewis, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Virginia Madueño, Imagen Public Relations Nate Miller, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Tom Nielsen, Beard Land and Investment Co. Peggy O’Donnell, Mid-Valley Promotion Steven Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc. Kole Siefken, DoubleTree Hotel Lucy Virgen, Bank of the West Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah
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Get your shop on: ModShop is back
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Leadership Modesto: Art, Culture, and Community Day
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.
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 2015 Modesto Chamber of Commerce. Some parts of this magazine may be reproduced or reprinted, however, we require that permission be obtained in writing. 209.577.5757, Progress@ModChamber.org
PROGRESS MAGAZINE 1114 J Street • Modesto, CA 95354 209. 577.5757 • Fax 209. 577.2673 www.ModChamber.org Progress@ModChamber.org
Mark your Calendar for the…
102nd
Annual Gala MEMBER CHOICE AWARDS
Jan. 23. 2016
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO By Chamber President and CEO Cecil Russell
September and October were busy months. Our 54th Annual Harvest Luncheon was very successful. We had a great speaker, the President of Blue Diamond, Mark Jansen. Many thanks go out to our great committee that continues to do a fantastic job year after year. Our 32nd year of Oktoberfest was another successful event, many thanks to our volunteers, the entertainment, Gotcha Covered, and all of our sponsors: CECIL RUSSELL CHAMBER PRESIDENT AIA-Mid Valley Promotions, American AND CEO Chevrolet, Mo-cal Office Solutions, Mocse Credit Union, Scenic Oaks Funding , and Walmart. The BIA, Alliance, and the Modesto Chamber held a business summit that featured Dr. Michaels from University of the Pacific. He shared his annual report on the health of business and his forecast for the next few years. It was very informative. We also serve on the Beautify Highway 99 committee. We had a couple of meetings and the group is coming together with plans to clean up the whole corridor of highway 99. The Economic Committee of the Chamber has had many meetings that are focusing on transportation. We will share those plans as we learn more in the coming months. Education continues to be a focus for the Modesto Chamber. A follow up to our Education Meeting in August, Stanislaus Partners in Education held its recognition luncheon honoring School and Business partnerships on Oct 22 Stanislaus Partners in Education is a coalition representing business, labor, government, and education that enlists the resources of our community to maximize the employment potential of young people and adults in Stanislaus County. The mission of Stanislaus Partners in Education is: Through business and education partnerships, SPIE encourages local businesses, public education, community service organizations, and other providers of education and training to work in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect to develop both productive members of the workforce and responsible citizens in the community. I am a proud member of SPIE, the luncheon recognized over 40 partnerships between business and each of the individual schools. The principal of each of the schools had invited their partner to the luncheon to be recognized. I hope that everyone had a great Halloween. Fall is here with Thanksgiving just around the corner and the holiday season is just beginning. The holiday season has great importance not only
to be with with family and friends, but for all of our businesses. These last two months of 2015 can determine if some of our businesses have a successful year. The importance to our local economy centers around how much our local citizens choose to shop locally. We are fortunate to have many choices for holiday shopping in our community. McHenry Village has a long history of great shopping opportunities with many unique shopping experiences. Vintage Fair Mall is one of the largest malls in this region and continues to offer a large variety of established and new businesses to help satisfy our everyday and holiday shopping. There are a number of shops downtown and throughout the city that are positioned to fulfill any of our shopping desires. The bottom line is helping our local economy by shopping local and keeping our dollars in our community. It also creates more jobs and employment. This keeps our sales tax dollars that help pay for local services that help the quality of life for all of us. Start here, Grow here, Live here. This sentiment speaks to all of us, encouraging us to support our community, each other, and shows our city pride. When you shop local, revenues stay here, that means more money circulates in our local economy. Show that you care: Shop local, buy local. There are many events going on in Modesto this year. Modesto will have its first seasonal outdoor ice skating rink. It will be open seven days a week and holidays from Nov. 21 though Jan. 24. Modesto On Ice will support local schools and nonprofits, giving 20 percent of proceeds to fundraisers. You will be able to grab a hot beverage and snack, take a picture with Santa, skate under an open air tent and also enjoy specialty themed sessions. The Ice Rink will be located at the Centre Plaza parking lot at the corners of 11th and K streets in downtown Modesto. So come downtown enjoy ice skating, go to Brenden Theatre attend a great event at the Gallo Center of the Arts, or have lunch or dinner at any one of the great restaurants in downtown Modesto. There are many other events that you may enjoy through the city. They include: Miracle on 10th Street, City of Modesto 2015 Celebration of Lights Saturday Dec. 5. This celebration includes the Seventh Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Senior Center on 211 Bodem Street. It also includes the Dickens’ Faire and Modesto Certified Farmers Market of 15th Street. The McHenry Mansion will be fully decorated as a Victorian Christmas and our annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Modesto will start at 5:30 p.m. and will be the traditional community tree lighting in Tenth Street Plaza. P
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK AN OUTSIDER’S POINT OF VIEW By Alexandra Albert, German Exchange Student/ Intern At the Modesto Chamber of Commerce we are fortunate enough to have interns and volunteers throughout the year. Here is an article from one of our interns. Sadly , my exchange year in the United States is almost over. I am a German exchange student and came to the United States in August 2014 with 74 other participants of the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (a fellowship for young professionals to study and work in another country that’s funded by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag.) The first half year of my exchange program, I studied Business Administration at Modesto Junior College. At the beginning I was confused of how people were talking to me. As soon as the people noticed that I am from Germany, everyone was overfriendly. I was not quite sure how to classify the behavior. But then it became clear to me that this is their culture, they are just friendly to make you feel comfortable. I also realized that the professor’s goal is to have successful students, whereas in Germany it’s not easy to reach good grades. For the second half year, I had to find a job on my own. My background: I started working in 2007 with RWE, the second-largest electricity producer in Germany with about 59,000 employees, and was working in a continuously-changing environment, different departments (Customer Service, Quality Management, Campaign Management) and teamwork was inevitable. Therefore I really thought it would be easy for me to find a good job. But it showed me the opposite and it was almost impossible, especially with little contact to the workspace. I finally got a job through a former participant of my program.
Association (GABA) for a job. Unfortunately they couldn’t offer me a job, but instead I got the opportunity to volunteer for their events. The community service not only enhanced my thinking about the importance of networking, but also of volunteer service in the United States. In Germany you rarely find volunteer opportunities and even networking events are less important, if you can even find them. Americans definitely are able to sell themselves very well. I happily had the honor to work for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce (MCC) for June 2015. I was able to gather information about the City of Modesto, for example the history of American Graffiti, and got to know many people who are willing to invest in Modesto and are continuously working on improving it. I joined a meeting for the State of Business & Education Event, where businesses and educators should come together, and a meeting for The Stanislaus Green Team, which tries to help companies to save money through working environmentally friendly. In consideration for working life, I feel like Americans are more relaxed. Work-life balance merge together, while in Germany private life is strictly separated. In Germany we often say “Zeit ist Geld (Time is money),” which is one reason why we are always on time. Business-wise, I can say that Americans are on time, — too only when it comes to private parties they can be late. In the U.S., companies rarely give their employees vacation days. In Germany, vacation is very important and we happily get 24 paid vacation days minimum, by law.
It seemed to me that companies want to avoid hiring somebody who brings the qualifications but wouldn’t be a good fit to the company’s environment. In Germany, people have to go through a formal process and usually it does not help knowing the right people. And in general as soon as you start working in Germany you will get a contract.
Personally, this year helped me a lot. I am more open-minded, I am more interested about other peoples’ stories, and I imagine that I will be more involved in my community after the volunteering possibilities over here. And I know even if you are successful in your home country, as soon as you move to another country you usually have to start from zero, which is why I want to go back to my company and also study besides my fulltime job.
While I was not having much luck during my application phase and before I got the commitment for my job, I started looking for GermanAmerican companies. I reached out to the German American Business
A year abroad like mine is an incredible, unique and unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone because it changes the way of thinking and the understanding of people from other nationalities. P
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hopping local is more than just convenient — it’s good for our economy. Which is the perfect reason to start your holiday shopping somewhere close to home.
By creating a successful local economy we can also attract new businesses to enter our market, provide the demand for existing businesses to expand, and encourage entrepreneurship.
“Shopping local means supporting your community, friends, and neighbors,” said Josh Bridegroom, Downtown Program Manager for the City of Modesto.
“National retailers look at market sales dynamics to determine where to place new stores,” Bridegroom confirmed. “The better our stores do, the more likely we are to attract a greater mix of retail offerings which expands our market reach. As more people look at Modesto as the place to shop, all of our local businesses stand to benefit.”
When you purchase goods and services from locally-owned businesses and local branches of corporations and franchises, your patronage benefits the community in a multitude of ways. And during the holiday season when people tend to spend more, buying local can have an even greater impact. “Dollars generally cycle through the local economy at least a couple of times before they are exported by people shopping outside the city,” Bridegroom explained. “The more we choose to shop locally, the greater the number of times those dollars are recycled before going out of the city and the more wealth stays within our community. The more wealth stays within our community, the better our shops and services do, and the more opportunity they have to create value for customers, either through better offerings, expansion/physical improvements, or enhanced services. These things, in turn, draw more customers from outside the city, thereby importing dollars and generating new wealth.” USA Today reported that, according to the research from Civic Economics, for every $100 you spend in a small business, $68 stays in your community; and when you spend $100 at a local branch of a chain store, $43 remains. “Shopping local is a prime driver of our local economy and the funding of our local government to provide the services and infrastructure we all depend on,” noted Todd Falduti, Senior Manager at Vintage Faire Mall. “Keep in mind that locally-owned franchises are locally-owned businesses. Aside from some fees to pay for marketing and support, these are just like any other local business. They are owned by your friends and neighbors, employ local workers, and the profits stay here.” While local sales tax revenues are important to every community, they’re especially vital to Modesto. “Due to Proposition 13 and its subsequent enabling legislation, Modesto only receives 7 percent of the revenue generated from property taxes — far less than most cities,” Bridegroom reported. “The rest of the revenue goes to the state and is reallocated. Consequently, Modesto relies heavily on sales tax generation to fund community services. The more we buy locally, the greater our city’s capacity to provide high service levels we all benefit from — wellmaintained roads, nice landscaping, great police and fire service, beautiful parks, et cetera. Conversely, when we shop in other cities, we are bolstering their service levels at the expense of our own.”
“When you shop at a brick and mortar business for products and services, the taxes you pay stay local rather than leaving the area,” Bridegroom added. “This isn’t always the case for online sales.” It’s an issue that concerns Craig C. Lewis, commercial broker with Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Property Group. “I definitely think the trend is to buy online,” Lewis said. “If it adversely affects our local providers, the long term effect could be devastating.” Fortunately there are ways a business can maintain an effective online presence while continuing to encourage local, on-site spending. “You can’t beat the in-person experience,” Falduti pointed out. “Smart retailers still know how to connect with their shoppers to keep them coming into the brick-and-mortar locations. They have also learned how to leverage the freedom and power of the online marketplace and use it to drive business into their stores through offers, free in-store pick-up, and other tools.” Businesses in various Modesto locations have found success in banding together to promote local shopping. “In McHenry Village we have locally themed events like the Taste of McHenry Village that sells out every year,” said Ken McCall of Pacific Media Group, the advertising agency for McHenry Village and a staunch supporter of buying local. “Events like this get people here to visit a nice mix of merchants offering different products and services.” Vintage Faire Mall hosts a wide array of events throughout the year and during the holiday season sponsors the Soroptimist Community Christmas Tree. There’s also a push to encourage business growth and amenities to make downtown Modesto more attractive for shoppers. “The city offers Downtown Economic Development Incentives for new businesses downtown,” Bridegroom said. “The Downtown Partnership develops cool amenities, such as artistic bike racks, parklets, and the outdoor ice skating rink, which will be on 11th and K Streets this winter. Also, the Downtown Partnership tries to support great, shoplocal initiatives that occur downtown, like ModShop — an event showcasing existing brick and mortars as well as indie crafters on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.” P
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If you need some inspiration for shopping local this season, look no further. Not only is shopping local great for our economy, but it also offers more personal and artisan gift items. Don’t limit yourself to what’s here — use these as a springboard to your new favorite way to shop.
Assortment of our almond products, dried fruit, nuggets, popcorn, and apricot pepper sauce.
$75
Stewart and Jasper Orchards 1700 McHenry Ave. Ste. 58 209.577.6887 stewartandjasper.com
White Phalaenopsis Orchid Beautiful White Phalaenopsis Orchid makes a wonderful holiday gift.
$135
Silk Wreaths Adorn your door with a beautiful silk wreath
for fall and the holidays or year round, also available in fresh product.
$185-$350
Large Assortment of Vases and Pots Beautiful containers to hold fresh
flowers, plants, or used as statement pieces.
$25 -$250
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Twigs and Stems Floral Design 429 McHenry Ave 209.521.8944 twigsandstems.com
For the month of December we will be promoting our
DIY Flower Market that is definitely open to the public. Natural gemstone bracelets from local/world artists
$3.95 -$49.00
Gift Cards For those that are tired of the same old coffee and smoothie gift cards, we will be selling gift cards to our store. The gift cards are good starting January 1, 2016.
$40-50
Fresh Ideas Flower Co. 1230 9th St. 209.572.0287 freshideasflowerco.com
From Bling to Bliss in design and materials.
$3.95 - $119.95
Candles from SOI and local/world artists
$0.45 to $36.95
Intrinsic Elements 1214 J St. 209.495.2242 intrinsicelements.com
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ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS FIGHTING FOR THE REAL INTERESTS OF CALIFORNIANS By Assemblymember Kristin Olsen It has been an honor to lead a united and effective group of elected officials in the Assembly Republican Caucus this year. As we close out the first year of the 2015-16 legislative session, I am proud of the victories that we were able to achieve that will ultimately make our state better for all Californians.
Assembly Republicans prevented the Governor’s plan to raise the health insurance premiums of hard-working Californians and we fought for more money for the developmentally disabled. Despite the end of this year’s legislative session, we are not done yet.
AB 323, my bill that extends an important California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) KRISTIN OLSEN ASSEMBLYMEMBER exemption for local governments of small communities in order for them to streamline important roadways projects, passed the Legislature with overwhelming support and was signed by the Governor this summer.
In the coming months, we will continue to push our transportation plan to direct more than $6 billion in existing funds to fix California’s crumbling roads and improve our quality of life and economy.
AB 604, my bill to allow the use of electrically-motorized skateboards is days away from being presented to Governor Brown, and I am hopeful that he will recognize that it makes good economic sense to support an industry that offers individuals an easy and eco-friendly commute alternative, and sign this legislation. Intuitive Motion, a company based in Riverbank, is the manufacturer of Z-Board the first electrically-motorized skateboard of its kind. I am hopeful that AB 604 will allow them to expand and grow jobs right here in our community. I am especially proud to announce that throughout the year, Assembly Republicans were able to prevent plans to raise more than $30 billion in taxes on Californians. Instead, we demanded fiscal accountability, and that funds for core government functions be prioritized in the budget. As a testament to that, our Caucus proposed the only comprehensive transportation funding plan on the table this year. We also helped put a stop to the proposed expansion of unproven and untested regulations in Senate Bill 32, which would have extended onerous regulations that would have increased electricity prices and taken away opportunities for Californians looking for work.
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Critical issues like water, education, and transportation still have not been adequately addressed.
Republicans also want to do more to help communities suffering from the lack of available water resources. That’s why we are leading a bipartisan effort calling for a special session to expedite water bond funding, which voters approved last fall. In the area of education, it’s long past time to fix our failing schools. Earlier this year, Assembly Republicans proposed a #GreatSchools4CA legislative package to ensure every child in every community has the opportunity to learn from a great teacher. These reforms received strong support from education leaders across the State. Unfortunately, the Assembly Education Committee sent these to “interim study.” Parents, students, and teachers want action now. We are calling on the Committee to speed up this interim study so we can pass these important school reforms that our students and economy need. In the months and year ahead, I will continue to represent your interests in Sacramento and advocate for transparency, accountability and rationality. You can help by continuing to voice your opinion on these and other measures. Please send me your thoughts: kolsen@kristinolsen.org. P **As seen in The Sacramento Bee on June 20, 2015 Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, is recognized as a solutionfocused reformer. She represents the 12th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. Follow her on Twitter: @KristinOlsenCA
CHAMBER CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2015
DECEMBER 2015
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING*
Kirk Lindsey Building 1020 10th St. Plz., Ste. 102 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS
Stanislaus Family Justice Center 1625 I St. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4 & 18
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CHAMBER U- THE MODESTO BEE
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
CHAMBER U – LITTLER’S BREAKFAST BRIEFING **
SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING*
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Vocational Coaching & Development Institute, Inc. 1217 J St. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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CHAMBER U – SINGLEPOINT OUTSOURCING, INC. –
SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION**
MARKETING WITH THE CHAMBER
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1114 J ST.
3:00PM TO 4:00PM
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING*
BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
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Bank of the West / I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. 3600 McHenry Ave. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
*MEMBERS ONLY MEETINGS HELD AT THE CHAMBER 1114 J STREET
CHAMBER U – HIRE SLOW, FIRE FAST ** PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA
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EMPLOYER’S ASSOCIATION
MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1114 J ST.
9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
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Dale Commons 3900 Dale Rd. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE
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Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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Institute of Technology 5601 Stoddard Rd. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J St. 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
AMBASSADOR/WELCOME TEAM MEETING
INFORMATION: WWW.MODCHAMBER.ORG
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING *
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BE RECOGNIZED BE ENTERTAINING BE COMFORTABLE BELONG. FIND OUT WHAT SENIOR LIVING WAS MEANT TO BE
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS ASPIRANET
WELLS FARGO BANK
Ellyn Brannon
Pedro Mendoza
1009 J St.
3456 McHenry Avenue
Modesto, CA 95354
Modesto, CA 95350
209.338.5444
209.578.6905
ebrannon@aspiranet.org
209.575.2620
aspiranet.org
pedro.mendoza@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com
Dale Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community
3900 Dale Road Modesto, CA 95356 209.526.2053 www.dalecommons.com RCFE #507004998
COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL SERVICES INC.
WELLS FARGO BANK
Chris Robbins
Jeff Chen
228 McEwen Rd.
2509 McHenry Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
Modesto, CA 95350
209.608.0508
209.526.5990
jointrep@mac.com
jeff.chen@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com
FULL FORCE PERSONAL TRAINING
WELLS FARGO BANK
Ana Garza
Bory Phan
4622 Glass Crt., Ste. I
1012 11th St.
Modesto, CA 95355
Modesto, CA 95354
209.577.2230
209.578.6810
fullforceptoffice@gmail.com
209.526.8163
fullforcepersonaltraining.com
bory.phan@wellsfargo.com wellsfargo.com
GERBO DESIGNS
Radiators • Aluminum • Scrap Appliances Tin • Stainless Steel • Scrap Iron • Copper Brass • Cardboard • E-Waste • Batteries
WELLS FARGO BANK
710 Northwood Dr.
Martha R. Mataka
Modesto, CA 95350
3424 Dale Rd.
209.918.2944
209.578.6818
sally@gerbodesigns.com
209.578.6886
gerbodesigns.com
Martha.mataka@wellsfargo.com wellsfargo.com
MOUNTAIN VALLEY FREIGHT SOLUTIONS
MODESTO JUNK CO. Recycling Center
Derek Blevins
1425 9th Street
209.275.1306
Downtown Modesto
209-522-1435 Se Habla Español www.modestojunk.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm • Sat. 9am-3pm Free bins and hauling for commercial and industrial customers. 12
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6750 S. Longe St., Ste. 100 Stockton, CA 95206 209.624.5600 dblevins@mvescs.com mountainvalleyFS.com
To become a member of the Chamber visit us at www.modchamber.org or call our Membership Director, John Villines, at 209.577.5757
David Darmstandler CEO, Datapath
THINKING FORWARD FOR OUR COMMUNITY When we started Datapath, we reimagined the role of the local IT provider and committed to delivering measurable long-term value to our clients, their businesses and the communities we live in. We made an uncompromising promise to do what is right today and to create better outcomes for tomorrow. In addition to providing the Central Valley with quality IT services, our greatest joy is giving back. Our partnerships with Lemonade Day, Center for Human Services and the United Way’s One Table – Community Dinner, allow us to invest in our local youth – our future leaders. Visit mydatapath.com/thinkingforward to learn more about our pledge to our clients, employees and the communities we serve.
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Please Join Us for Business Before Hours October 12 at 7:30 a.m.
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Business Before hosted by: BANK OF THE WEST & I.J. LARSEN PUMPS
For the sixth year in a row, Bank of the West & I.J. Larsen Pumps have teamed up for Business Before Hours to promote the kickoff of the Salvation Army’s Holiday Toy Drive. As we are always promoting buying local, this toy drive specifically gives back to our local families here in Modesto. Toys can be delivered to any Bank of the West location in Modesto until Dec. 18. Bank of the West is one of the fastest-growing large banks in the Western U.S. They are were ranked #27 bank in 2007 for business lending portfolio, and moved to #14 in Q2 2015. Bank of the West is a strong believer in business driving the economy. They are very proud to have four branches in Modesto and ten in Stanislaus County. Come check out Bank of the West as a leader in Business Banking! I.J. Larsen Pumps is a 24-hour business that specializes in installing and repairing residential, industrial, commercial, and agricultural water well pumps. They are constantly looking into the latest technology for energy efficient and quality equipment. They make it a priority to shop local and purchase American made products when possible. They offer water testing and pump inspections and they are also certified D1 operator for public wells. P Business Before Hours, Business After Hours and Showcase Your Business, call today to book yours! Call 209.577.5757.
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COM MUN ITY D EVELOPMEN T
SHOW CASE Your BUSINESS
Have a new location or renovation to show off ? Host a “Showcase Your Business” and let the community see your new digs! For more information call Lynda Jost at 209.577.5757 ext. 111.
P L EA SE J O I N U S F O R S H O WCA S E Y O U R B U S I NE S S NO V. 4 The Stanislaus Family Justice Center is a nonprofit “one-stop shop” for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide the services these victims need under one roof. Our on-site partners include Haven Women’s Center, Stanislaus County Sheriff ’s Office, Stanislaus County District Attorney, Community Services Agency and Behavioral Health, and Recovery Services. We also provide Civil Legal Services, support groups, and child care. Through June 2015, we have served 1318 adults, 3821 children, and 1170 child abuse interviews were conducted. We also served 5378 returning adult clients and 5402 returning children clients. We are able to serve these victims through grants and the generosity of our community supporters. P
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES Modesto’s first seasonal, outdoor ice skating rink! Open seven days a week and holidays, Nov. 21-Jan. 24. Modesto On Ice supports local schools and nonprofits; giving 20 percent of fundraiser proceeds. Grab a hot beverage and snack, take a picture with Santa, skate under the open-air tent, and enjoy specialty themed sessions such as Neon Nights! Make magical memories with us this holiday season. Centre Plaza parking lot, corner of 11th and K Streets in Modesto. Visit www. modestoonice.com or call 209.846.4334. Email modestoonice@gmail. com for more information. P
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GIVING Make someone’s holiday….Think Giving.
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EDUC A TIO N
WHAT DOES WORK LOOK LIKE? By Susan Rich, Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services Stanislaus County Office of Education
SUSAN RICH
We want kids to stay in school. We want them to learn the skills that we know they will need to land and hold a job. But faith in this intangible goal of employment, for many kids, is too amorphous, too far removed. Enter the Road Trip: A Journey to Success. This pillar of the Stanislaus County Office of Education’s Destination Graduation initiative is aimed at picking up students as they transition from elementary school to junior high school.
To gather a cohort of students who would benefit from additional support and candid conversations about the soft skills required by employers. Interestingly enough, those critical soft skills parallel character traits ascribed to resilience: Work ethic, perseverance, creativity, leadership, etc. This summer, Road Trip staff took the first cohort of students into the work place as part of an intensive two week launch. They visited DataPath where they saw mission statements artistically rendered on the walls and a congenial, collaborative office environment. The students donned hair nets and ventured into the working space of Alpine Pacific Nuts to find out just how aligned local agriculture is to local employment. They toured large scale processing plants and a huge coldstorage distribution and linked agricultural yields to local jobs. They realized how the simple coding they had learned the day before parlayed up in an industry that uses the same robotic concepts to move product through harvest to our tables. The students who routinely see innumerable dairies got to make cheese at the Hilmar Cheese Factory. And through it all, they learned: • CAROLINE WROTE: “I could tell that the people who worked at DataPath loved doing what they do because they said they had loved being on computers since they were young.” • ALEXANDRA WROTE: “Today, I learned that to make your dreams come true you need to learn what is coming and what is going to stop you but to never give up.” • ANTONIO WROTE: “We went to the Hilmar Cheese Company and the Alpine Pacific Nut Company. I can see working there because there are machines there and I will need to be a good mechanic so when something breaks, I can fix it.” • BELEN WROTE: “I can see important skills you would need: finish your work, be serious about your job, and don’t be grouchy.”
This first cohort will continue to meet, and the second cohort of students starts its Road Trip the summer of 2016. What might your place of business make apparent to members of the upcoming work force? What lessons about the needs of employers might you be willing to teach? If you are interested in hosting a field trip, we would love to hear from you. Email me at srich@stancoe.org!
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SOROPTIMIST COMMUNITY- 30 YEARS OF GIVING
The Community Christmas Tree Project is a one-on-one gift giving project sponsored annually, which commences the Saturday before Thanksgiving through December 18. The project is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization - Tax ID number 77-0435675. The project provides for individuals to donate and participate in a gift-giving program for disadvantaged Modesto youths, from birth to 17 years, which is a true partnership between the community and businesses to make a difference in Modesto. As a direct result of this project, thousands of youth in Modesto this year will receive Christmas gifts. For many of these children, the gifts they receive through this project are the only gifts that they receive for Christmas or any other time of the year. For some children, it is their only opportunity to receive new clothing since they are used to wearing hand-me-downs or other used clothing. It is also an opportunity for many of these children to receive warm coats, shoes and blankets, which are greatly needed, and to receive a new toy purchased especially for them! (All children in the family from birth to 17 years are included.)
HOW DOES IT WORK? Sponsored by Vintage Faire Mall and KHOP 95.1FM, a Christmas tree is erected at Vintage Faire Mall, on the upper level directly across from the Food Court. Tags are placed on the tree with the names of the children. The tag indicates the child’s first name, age, gender, clothing, and shoe sizes, as well as a Christmas gift wish and a needed item. Our Kiosk is set up adjacent to the tree and opens on Saturday Nov. 21 through Dec. 18th and we are staffed daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. by Soroptimist members and community volunteers, with limited hours on Nov. 21, 22, 25, 28 and 29. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day. An individual selects a tag and checks it out, like one would check out a library book, then goes out and shop for that child and bring the gifts back to the service booth with the tag. The gift and tag are then checked in and matched up with a parental permission slip from the referring agency or school. The gift is taken to our processing facility, where the gift is wrapped by volunteers and stored until the referring agency picks up the gift for delivery to the child before Christmas. (Both the donor and child remain anonymous to each other.) To insure that all children receive a gift, we accept cash donations from the general public and local businesses. These monetary contributions are very much appreciated, as they are used to purchase blankets and
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backpacks, as well as warm clothing for those children whose tags are not chosen or whose gifts are not returned to the tree.All donations are tax deductable and can be mailed directly to us at SCCT, PO Box 1353, Modesto, CA 95353.
WHO ARE THE REFERRING AGENCIES? The referring agencies to the Soroptimist Community Christmas Tree Project cover a very diverse population in Modesto. These agencies are a critical part of the project because they determine the child’s eligibility based on need and economic situation, as well as the responsibility of distributing the gifts to each child personally. The referring agencies include:
Community Housing & Children’s Services Homeless children in temporary shelters.
Haven Women’s Shelter Children of women in shelters due to domestic violence.
Hutton House – Temporary Shelter for Teens with no place to go.
Modesto City Schools/Child Development Children from the Head Start program and other children from low-income families. P
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Name: Gigi Sherriffe, Founder/Owner Business: Teen Village
What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life? How did you do so?
What is the history of Teen Village?
Constantly proving myself and wanting to be excepted [were two challenges]. I joined service groups and continued on with my education.
Teen Village opened up in November 2014 with the goal of catering to our community and bringing back that “Mom and Pop” culture while interacting with all of our customers. How does the company differ from when it stared? We grew our customer base tremendously. Our customers value the true meaning of customer service and that we bring back the “Mom and Pop” feel. How many employees do you have? Are there any other family members involved, and if yes, what are their roles? None. Just us — Mom and Pop — for now. What have you done in your professional career that has led you to where you are now?
What are some accomplishments that you are particularly proud of? I received my Master’s; I’m on the Board of Rotary and have been on many other boards; I was the Vice President of The Women’s Auxiliary; I was a teacher at a University; we opened up our own retail store, Teen Village; and, last but not least, I’ve been with my husband for 30 years and have three beautiful daughters who are working on their goals and aspirations— plus two adorable grandsons. What is the single biggest reason you have achieved the level of success that you have? God first, then family, and the support of our community What do you like about your job? Our customers. I get my energy from people.
Both myself and my husband have been involved within our community for years. I’ve sat in and currently sit on several boards. Before Teen Village we started our ATM business called Mike’s ATMs. We still have several throughout Modesto. As for me, I received my Master’s in 2010 and took business classes at Heald University for about four years.
Do you participate in any community outreach efforts or clubs?
Are you originally from this area? If not, where are you from and how did you come to the area?
I want to start a franchise with Teen Village and then become a philanthropist to give back more to my community.
Yes.
What advice do you have for business people when it comes to achieving their goals?
When you were younger what goals did you set for yourself and why?
Yes. What are your plans for the future?
To be successful and classy: “Be the part, dress the part, and look the part.”
Make a vision board and stick with your goals. Remember to block out all of the naysayers — the people who crush dreams. Stick with what you believe. Last but not least, run your business and do not let the business run you.
Do you have any particular history that has contributed to helping you achieve your goals?
What do you like about doing business in the Modesto community, and why do you think it is the Land of Opportunity?
My great grandfather, Jack Willian Boyd, worked hand-in-hand with Mac Foster and with the Gallo family. I believe that helped him to start his own trucking business. He achieved his goals, which gave me the aspirations and the drive to achieve mine.
Modesto is a family-oriented community. It’s a great place to raise your family and an awesome place to retire.
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GUEST COLUMN GET YOUR SHOP ON: MOD SHOP IS BACK! By Kate Trompetter, Planning Committee Member Mod Shop: Indie Crafters Market returns to downtown Modesto on Nov. 28. The Saturday following the Thanksgiving holiday marks Small Business Saturday. As a part of this movement, local Mod Shop organizers encourage you to join them downtown between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to shop at independent retailers, eat at a local restaurant, listen to some local music, and generally just have a great time. Mod Shop, now in its 3rd year, is a rebirth of the popular Hand Born Modern Craft Bazaar. Vendors sell an assortment of one-of-a-kind items from clothing to accessories and artwork from area artists. At this annual event, shoppers can find anything from handmade furniture, cosmetics, art, clothing, knitted items, and more. In addition to supporting local business, the goal of Mod Shop is to create a hip, inclusive, and entertaining atmosphere and attract a variety of people to come together for the evening - young and old, families and friends. Downtown should come alive every night; however, on this night, organizers hope more people than ever will spend the evening perusing the offerings of our vendors, while supporting local shops, restaurants, and bars. Also, live music will be provided by several local musicians busking the streets. Returning this year will be Mini Mod Shop, located inside the Mistlin Gallery, which has opened the event to young crafters. New this year is the addition of the patio at Galletto as a host location. Other host locations include Preservation Coffee and Tea, Concetta, Mira’s Bridal, Deva Café, Mod Spot, and Peer Recovery Art Project. A raffle for items provided by participating vendors will be held inside the Modesto Chamber Office. Proceeds from this years raffle will support Camp Jack Hazard. MOD SHOP: INDIE CRAFTERS MARKET When: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28 Where: J Street between 10th and 13th streets Admission: Free Online: www.modshop209.com
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
New physician-in-chief appointed for Permanente in the Central Valley
Local nonprofit, Center for Human Services, is pleased to announce that Kate Trompetter will be our new Development and Communications Director, overseeing the agency’s marketing, public relations, and fundraising efforts. Past Fund Development Director, Monica Ojcius, recently accepted a new position with Community Hospice Foundation (best of luck, Monica!). Kate, current Marketing/ PR Director, has been acting as the interim Fund Development Director in Monica’s absence. Kate brings with her several years of communications and fundraising experience. She demonstrates her commitment to CHS and the community on a daily basis. She is a connector, an active volunteer with several organizations, a mom, and a wife. Center for Human Services is excited to see her continue to grow with the organization. P
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Sanjay Marwaha, MD, a head and neck surgeon, has been selected as the new physician-in-chief of Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley Area. Dr. Marwaha succeeds Moses Elam, MD, who served in this role for the past 12 years.
As physician-in-chief, Dr. Marwaha has responsibility for more than 2,300 physicians and support staff who provide medical services at Manteca and Modesto medical centers, and in Kaiser Permanente’s medical offices in Modesto, Stockton and Tracy. Partnering with Kaiser Foundation Hospital/Health Plan leaders, he oversees the health care of more than 295,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. P
HELPING VALLEY BUSINESS GROW At Oak Valley, we take pride in helping our customers and communities get stronger. The most rewarding opportunities are often those which provide local businesses the ability to grow and help our communities thrive.
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“Oak Valley’s team is responsive and driven to get results. They put together a comprehensive package and their experience with medical practice financing made the process extremely easy. It’s clear that they are in business to win business. ”
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ART, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY DAY by Patrick Cavanah, Stanislaus County Cheif Excutive Off ice
Friday, Oct. 2 was Art, Culture, and Community day for the Leadership Modesto class of 2016. The day consisted of a class tour of downtown Modesto to learn about its roots and experience all it has to offer. We started the day at the State Theatre to meet with its General Manager, Sue Richardson. The beautiful Art Deco-era theater mixes the charms of that era with the modern amenities PATRICK CAVANAH 15/16 needed for an enjoyable movie experience. Ms. Richardson discussed the history of the theater and all of the projects that have been undertaken, including the current expansion of the snack bar to make the theater a can’tmiss spot. After a few words of encouragement to the class, Ms. Richardson gave way to Modesto’s Poet Laureate, Gillian Wegener. As poet laureate, Ms. Wegener writes poems for major city occasions, both the good and the tragic. Ms. Wegener exposed the class to Modesto’s poetry community and encouraged us to attend the Second Tuesday Poetry Readings held monthly. Bob Barzan of the Modesto Art Museum gave us a guided walking tour of some of downtown’s architectural gems. During the mid20th century, Modesto was a hotbed of some of the best modernist architecture in California and has its own subset of architecture known as Modesto Modernism. My personal favorite is the former Wachovia Bank located at 833 10th Street. The Modesto Art Museum places walking-tour information online so you can spend a weekend morning exploring the great architecture downtown and in its surrounding neighborhoods.
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Just prior to lunch, Erik Vose and Cortney Hurst guided the class on a backstage tour of the Gallo Center for the Arts where we received a rare glimpse into the effort needed to put on a Broadway-level show. It is amazing how this theater is able to open its doors to local stage companies, such as the YES Company and Grammy Award winners like John Legend. Lunch was scheduled at Skewers where former Valley’s Got Talent winner Francesca Bavaro entertained us with her musical talent. Our next stop was at the Chartreuse Muse. The gallery is also an art school and offers classes for both children and adults. Chartreuse Muse was in between exhibits, but Sandra Veneman led the group in a water-color painting exercise. The Community Mural Project is a great example of public displays of art. Chris Murphy walked us past a couple of these murals, usually tying in Modesto’s American Graffiti culture which has been synonymous with the city. While at the Peer Recovery Art Project, Mr. Murhpy and John Black cruised through a presentation of the American Graffiti Culture and how the local Maddox Brothers influenced Rock n Roll. The day ended with a visit to the McHenry Museum where the group browsed the exhibits gaining even more knowledge of Modesto’s roots. We had a full day exploring Modesto, but barely scratched the surface. I look forward to experiencing all Modesto has to offer and I hope you do as well. P
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FRESH, HEALTHY, LOC AL: RODIN RANCH SERVES UP FRESHNESS IN MODESTO
By Jacqui D. Sinarle Not only is it rare to find a year-round, indoor farmers market like Rodin Ranch featuring fresh seasonal fruit in the hear t of downtown Modesto, but the shop also of fers an unparalleled selec tion of dried fruits, nuts, flavored almonds, honey, candy, snacks, and gif ts.
Rodin makes specialt y almond but ter in three flavors (natural, honey roasted and salt y chunk y) with no additives, and she is happy to fulfill requests for ever y thing from personalized gif t baskets to custom fruit bowls, wedding favors, and corporate gif t baskets —all ser ved with a smile.
“It has been a lifelong dream of mine to own a store,” admit ted Marie Rodin, who opened Rodin Ranch in December 2014. “Originally, I wasn’t thinking downtown Modesto, but when I saw the space I just had that moment of ‘this is it’ and it’s been a great decision; we have really felt welcomed and suppor ted by ever yone.”
In the future, Rodin plans to of fer fresh vegetables and more ready-to-go food items for customers seeking convenient, healthy break fasts and lunches, but right now she’s stocked the market with fall treats like pumpkin pie almonds, pepitas, and caramel corn nuts, and she’s gearing up to go big for the holidays.
It’s easy to see why Rodin Ranch has quickly become a hit with local shoppers.
“Our décor will be fun, our samples will be plentiful, and as anyone on our mailing list knows we will have lots of great events,” Rodin added.
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“Our produc ts are in large par t locallymade or sourced and you can taste the dif ference,” Rodin said.
“We have been a par t of some really great communit y events and grown our mailing list 50 0 percent in the past six months,” Rodin said. “But I’m most proud of the feedback that I get from regular customers — that the store is a place they look for ward to going; that they think of me first when they need gif ts for clients, friends and loved ones; or that they’ve told more people about us.”
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The market features produce from the family business, Rodin Farms, and of fers fruit that’s cut fresh daily for fruit cups, fruit bowls and plat ters as an alternative to traditionally convenient but unhealthy grab -and-go snacks.
So far, Rodin said the store has been more successful than she ever could have dreamed possible.
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“I want to give people access to good, healthy, and — whenever possible — local food, in a warm environment where they feel like family,” Rodin said. “I want ever yone who comes in to leave full of samples — we have more than 40 items in our sample bar at any given time with dozens more in shakers throughout the store — and with a stronger connec tion to local agriculture. Being a family farmer is a big par t of who I am and I love this chance to be an ambassador for my lifest yle.”
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N E TW OR K I NG & REFERRALS
PRESIDENT’S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE
PLATINUM LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
English Oaks Nursing &
Rabobank
E. & J. Gallo Winery
AT&T
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Kaiser Permanente
Acme Construction Company, Inc.
First Choice Physician Partners
Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.
Walmart
American Chevrolet
Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC
Rogers Jewelry Company
Walmart Neighborhood Market
American Medical Response
F & M Bank
San Joaquin Valley College
Aramark Uniform Services
Galletto Ristorante
Smile Shine Family Dental
DIAMOND LEVEL
Atherton & Associates, LLP
Gianelli & Associates
Seven Up Bottling Corporation
Beard Land and Investment Co.
BIAlytics
Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.
Solecon Industrial Contractors
Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.
Solar City
Doctors Behavioral
Brandman University, Chapman
Grover Landscape Services, Inc.
Solid Networks, Inc.
H.M. Clause, Inc.
Stanislaus Distributing Stanislaus Food Products Company Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Health Center- DMC
University System
Rehabilitation Hospital
Doctors Medical Center-DMC
Brunn & Flynn
Heald College
Frito-Lay Company, Inc.
California State University, Stanislaus
I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.
MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc.
Care One Home Health
Infiniti of Modesto
Modesto & Empire Traction Co.
Institute of Technology
Pacific Southwest Container
Central Sanitary Supply Co.
International Paper Company
Central Valley Ag Grinding
JS West & Company
Central Valley Autism Project Inc
Kaplan College
GOLD LEVEL
Central Valley Automotive
Mercer Foods
5.11, Inc.
Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge
Mike's Knock Out Burger & Rays
Bank of the West
Central Valley Nissan
Bar-B-Que
Crystal Creamery
Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai
Mocse Credit Union
DoubleTree Hotel
Central Valley Medical Group
Modesto Commerce Bank
Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Modesto Toyota
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
The Modesto Bee
Fiscallini Cheese Company
Clark Pest Control
Oak Valley Community Bank
Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC
COIT Services Inc.
O’Brien’s Market
Memorial Medical Center
Collins Electrical
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Modesto Irrigation District
Comcast
Panelized Structures Inc.
Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball
Comforcare Home Care Services
Papa John’s
RACOR, Division of Parker
Concordia Claims Managers
Pepsi Bottling Group
Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.
PMZ Real Estate
Save Mart Supermarkets
Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,
Post Foods, LLC
Seneca Foods, LLC
Prime Shine Car Wash
Switch to Vapor
DeAngelos Jewelry
Prompt Staffing
Sysco Food Services of
Del Monte Foods
Delta Sierra Beverage
Physician Referral Service-DMC
Care Center
Hannifin Corporation
Central California
Taco Bell
and Hospice, Inc.
Pacher & Silva
Storer Coachways SunOpta Aseptic, Inc. Sutter Gould Medical Foundation TSM Insurance Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank US Bank Uno Chicago Grill Valley Children’s Healthcare Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW Vintage Faire Mall W.H. Breshears, Inc. Warden’s Office Products Center Warden’s Office Furniture Outlet Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green
Insurance Agency
Yosemite Meat Company, Inc.
D.B.A Courtesy Staffing
The Eberhardt School of Business
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Howard Training Center invites you to our 22nd Annual CrabFest February 5 & 6, 2016. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. All-you-can eat crab! Our famous HTC cookies & crabby cookies will be on-hand as well! Dance to the sounds of LIVIN’ from 9 - midnight. There are two rooms filled with raffle prizes. This event sells out early — get your tickets now! To go orders available for $30. Sponsorships available. All proceeds benefit the programs provided by HTC. Tickets available at www.howardtrainingcenter.com. P
Join us on Dec. 5 for Latkes and Vodkas, a fundraiser supporting Congregation Beth Shalom’s youth programming! Must be 21+ to attend. The evening will feature live music, special drawings, a wine bar, martini’s, great food and fun! Semi-formal attire. Tickets are $40, $50 at the door. Visibility opportunities available for businesses for $100 (event ticket not included). Contact the office at 209.571.6060 for more information.
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