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Mission Statement

To promote the region’s economic strengths and vitality; identify and promote services that are valuable to our members; advocate for public policy that is advantageous to the business community; and fully participate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.

Executive Committee Chairman Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group Chairman Elect David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates Past Chairman Kathy Halsey, Individual Member

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Message from the CEO

cover story

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Rising to the Top

New CEO Monica Nino is Good Business for Stanislaus County

Education

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Community Development

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Awards and Achievements

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Leadership Modesto

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Announcements

Economic Development

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New Member Profiles

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People on the Move

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Land of Opportunity

Networking & Referrals

DATE: March 10, 2012

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New Chamber Members

LOCATION: The Gallo Center

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Business Before and After Hours

Vice Chairman of Member Relations Bill Moreno, Fire2Wire

Ex-Officio Bill Bassitt, The Alliance George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office David Boring, Never Boring Design Greg Nyhoff, City of Modesto

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Vice Chairman of External Operations Dan Garcia, Tri Counties Bank

Directors Pamela Cullors, Sysco Food Services of Central California David Halvorson, American Chevrolet Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri Properties Craig Lewis, Prudential California Realty Sharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente Steve Madison, STANCO Michael Moradian, Peace of Mind Home Inspection, Inc. Shashi Poudyal, DoubleTree Hotel Ron Owen, Bank of the West Chris Ricci, Chris Ricci Presents, Inc. Ruben Villalobos, Law Office of Ruben Villalobos Laura Ward, Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

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Vice Chairman of Internal Operations Patricia Gillum, Patricia Gillum, CPA

Vice Chairman of Events & Special Projects Doug Johnson, Reach Business Systems, Inc.

SAVE THE DATE Modesto Chamber’s annual dinner centennial gala

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Ambassador Corner

kathy wiggins

I am a firm believer in community involvement and development. What better way to achieve this than through the Chamber’s Ambassador Program?

It allows me to go out and meet with various members within our business community and communicate the Chamber’s mission and goals. I receive feedback from members, good & bad, and I relay that back to the Chamber to ensure that members’ needs are met and concerns are addressed. The Ambassador Program also provides me with the opportunity to introduce myself and the business I represent. I am grateful for the business connections that the program has provided, enabling me to serve my customers in a more conducive manner. For more information please contact Kathy Wiggins, Wardens Office Products at (209) 529-6321. P

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1020 15th Street, Suite 13 Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 529-4060 Rob@HawksCPA.com

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On the cover Stanislaus County Chief Executive Officer Monica Nino Photo by Studio Warner

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Message from the CEO

cecil russell president, ceo

It is with great pride that I start my second year as your President /CEO of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. It is my privilege to be your President as we start the second hundred years of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce has a great history with dedicated leadership that has helped shape our business community in many positive ways.

Our Chamber’s history started with the Modesto Booster Club, a group of local business people that banded together to promote Modesto’s business interest. One of their greatest accomplishments was the erection of the Modesto Arch in 1912. The Modesto Chamber’s initial goal and focus was to promote economic growth.

The goals and focus expressed in its mission statement have not changed.

The mission statement is: “To promote the region’s economic strengths and vitality; identify and promote services that are valuable to our members; advocate for public policy that is advantageous to the business community; and fully participate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.”

Your Chamber of Commerce produces many events throughout the year to serve our members and the community, including State of the City, State of the Region, State of Education, Ag Aware, Harvest Luncheon, Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, Business to Business Trade Show and Oktoberfest. We produce and are involved in these events because we believe that they serve our members with valuable information

and provide the opportunity for our members to interact with each other.

As we start this next century of leadership, I want to thank our retiring board members: Eric Benson with JS West & Company, who has served for a number of years, most recently as Vice Chairman of Internal Operations. Lynn Dickerson with Gallo Center for the Arts, Suzy Powell and Dennis Wann, who retired mid term 2011. Thank you for your service to our Chamber.

We welcome Pamela Cullors from Sysco Food Services of Central California, Shashi Poudyal General Manager of DoubleTree Hotel, Steve Madison with STANCO and Ruben Villalobos, Law Office of Ruben Villalobos. We also welcome Laura Ward, with Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions who joined the board mid-year 2011. We have strong leadership in place with Ralph Curtis repeating as Chairman of the Board, David Gianelli as Chairman Elect, Kathy Halsey as Past Chairman, Pat Gillum as Vice Chairman of Internal Operations, Dan Garcia as Vice Chairman of External Operations, Bill Moreno as Vice Chairman of Member Relations and Doug Johnson as Vice Chairman of Events.

With the leadership of the Executive Group and the rest of the Board’s guidance, we are committed to serving our business community by promoting a strong local economy, promoting community development, representing business before government and building strong and lasting business relationships. The outcome should be a better quality of life for all in our community. P Cecil Russell, President CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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David Gianelli Gianelli & Associates Chairman Elect

Kathy Halsey Individual Member Past Chairman

william Moreno Fire2Wire Vice Chairman of Member Relations

Doug Johnson Reach Business Systems, Inc. Vice Chairman of Events & Special Projects

david boring never boring design associates, inc. ex-officio

Greg Nyhoff city of modesto ex-officio

Craig Lewis Prudential California Realty director

Sharon Likely Kaiser Permanente director

Steve Madison stanco director

Ron Owen Bank of the West director

chris ricci Chris Ricci Presents, Inc. director

Ruben Villalobos law office of ruben Villalobos director

bill bassitt the alliance ex-officio

Pamela Cullors Sysco Food Services of Central California director

Patricia Gillum Patricia Gillum, CPA Vice Chairman of Internal Operations

Dan Garcia Tri Counties Bank Vice Chairman of External Operations

George Boodrookas Modesto Junior College ex-officio

keith boggs Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office ex-officio

David Halvorson American Chevrolet director

Neal Khatri Best Western Khatri Properties director

Michael Moradian Peace of Mind Home Inspection, Inc. director

Shashi Poudyal DoubleTree Hotel director

Laura Ward Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions director

Jeremiah Williams Oak Crafts

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Ralph Curtis Curtis Legal Group Chairman

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Rising to the Top

New CEO Monica Nino is Good Business for Stanislaus County Written by Justin Souza, Photos by Studio Warner and Photos Just So

It’s 4:30 a.m. and while most of Modesto sleeps, new Stanislaus County Chief Executive Officer Monica Nino is already hard at work. She’s just started her core fitness class and will then move to spin class for 45-minutes of indoor riding.

“I’ve been getting up by 4 or 5 a.m. for the past three years,” Nino says with a smile. “If I’m not in the gym by 4:30 a.m., the day’s not starting right.”

The ringing in of the New Year marked Nino’s official first day as CEO for Stanislaus County, a position which presents many challenges to the office holder, but is a good fit for Nino’s energy

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and enthusiasm. As the new head of Stanislaus County, Nino gains responsibility for the $950 million yearly budget and more than 3,500 employees across 26 departments, f rom medical clinics and social services to law enforcement and veteran’s affairs, which make Stanislaus County the largest employer County-wide.

Nino, who has taken up the mantle set down by outgoing CEO Rick Robinson, hit the ground running on day one of her new position, immediately tackling issues that ranged f rom a complaint of a broken traffic signal to a Sheriff ’s Department employee tragically killed in the line of duty – a news story that dominated headlines over the New Year’s holiday. “It’s something

you hope you never have to face and it’s something that hasn’t happened in the Sheriff ’s Department since 1970,” Nino says. “It was a tragedy that shook all of us.”

“We’re going to have a balanced budget the Board of Supervisors can use to create effective policy,” Nino says.

Nino’s attention to key business issues relevant to Stanislaus Nino will rely on her significant depth of both personal and County has been a major focus for her preparation for her new professional experience with Stanislaus County in her new position, according to Keith Boggs, Deputy Executive Officer for position. Born and raised in Modesto, Nino graduated from Davis Stanislaus County. “I have known Monica Nino for almost 20 High School before earning a Bachelors of Science degree in years. She is one of the most compelling, dedicated professionals Accounting f rom CSU, Fresno. She worked in the that I have ever had the pleasure to work with,” private sector until being recruited to Stanislaus Boggs says. “Monica is from our community County in 1988 as an accountant. She quickly and she truly believes in it. Over the past 2 promoted into the Chief Executive’s Office, years she has spent increasing amounts of time In these trying earned her Masters in Public Administration understanding key business related issues, f rom CSU, Stanislaus and was promoted to including infrastructure, economic development economic times, Assistant Executive Officer in 2005. and the often overlooked importance of her financial community outreach.”

Now a 23-year veteran of Stanislaus County, strengths will help she has worked with every County department “I am excited to be part of her tenure and her through her administrative capacity prior to team,” shares Boggs. us make the best assuming the CEO role. “I’m very much of choices we can. a leader by doing,” Nino says. “I’m very selfMoving Stanislaus County Forward motivated and I’ve always tried to lead by setting Nino was selected for the position of CEO after a - Chairman Bill O’Brien the example.” nationwide search by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. The five member Board chose Nino The Business of Good Leadership to replace outgoing CEO Rick Robinson, who Nino takes the helm of Stanislaus County retired at the end of 2011 after seven years with the amidst stormy economic seas. With the down County and more than 30 years in government. economy, Stanislaus County has shed more than 1,000 staff positions since its peak of 4,600 in 2008. Nino, who is known Chairman of the Board Bill O’Brien notes Nino’s financial acumen within the County government for her infectious smiles and easy as a significant reason for her selection. “Her financial background laugh, comes armed with a reputation for a tough, no nonsense was a key factor in my vote to hire her as CEO,” O’Brien says. “In approach to County finances and the tax payer dollar. During her these trying economic times, her financial strengths will help us time as Assistant Executive Officer for Stanislaus County, Nino’s make the best choices we can.” iron belief in fiscal responsibility helped her deftly manage the County’s budget through one of the worst financial crises since Nino adds that the support of her great administrative team and the Great Depression, even when it required difficult choices. the commitment of County employees are integral to her success as CEO. “I am honored to work with so many talented and caring “Downsizing the organization was very difficult,” Nino reflects. people who are employees of Stanislaus County,” Nino says. “It “We lost f riends and colleagues and you’re impacting people’s will be together that we stand and serve the public.” families. It was extremely painful for us as an organization and for me personally. It’s not something I took lightly, but it was Nino is convinced that an organization with solid values can something that needed to happen.” succeed. “We face issues ranging from economic development, healthcare, transportation, sales tax revenue and a host of others,” In the coming years as CEO, Nino says she expects to face more she says. “But I believe an organization that is mission-based on economic challenges. Local forecasts indicate stagnant or extremely solid values, such as serving the public, creativity and a long-term slow economic growth over the next five years, so Nino’s budget perspective, these organizations will be successful.” plans continue to be conservative. Her current focus is on creating a three-year budget plan focused on maintaining the stability necessary And while Nino acknowledges 2012 will bring challenges, her to take Stanislaus County through the ongoing crisis while still admonition to her employees is “to live each day with a passion balancing budgets and encouraging business recovery for the area. for doing our best to serve.” Just as she does. P feb 2012

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annual dinner

CENTENNIAL GALA presented by

celebrating 100 years!

Established in 1912,the Modesto Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years of service 2012!

Join us as we celebrate this milestone on March 10 at the Gallo Center for the Arts.

The date has been set, the location is secured, the caterers are preparing a culinary feast and top shelf entertainment is rehearsing. Now all we need are the guests! Don’t miss out on the party of the year as the Modesto Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years of service.

Not only do we celebrate turning 100 years old, we honor six companies that have been continuous Chamber members for 100 years or more, along with the Modesto Arch, the Museum, Girl Scouts, and many more.

Some of Modesto’s finest restaurants will serve up their most famous and well loved dishes along with six carving stations, a sushi bar and an array of delectable delights to tempt your taste buds.

The bar and wine stations will keep the libations flowing and we’ll celebrate with a champagne toast.

The six honorees and our Member’s Choice Awards recipients will share the stage with Broadway-style Productions, winners from “The Valleys got Talent” and local poet Sam Pierstorff.

The night’s not over just yet. Back in the beautiful lobby of the Gallo Center for the Arts we’ll lift our glasses for a champagne toast, enjoy a piece of Centennial cake, then dance the night away to a live band that will keep you hopping till midnight!

please submit your nominations for the chamber member choice awards

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government relations Addressing Water Storage and Conveyance Problems in the Valley in 2012

By CONGRESSMAN Jeff Denha m In 2012 we cannot overlook how important a reliable water supply is in creating jobs in California. There is a direct correlation between water and jobs in our area, and with consistent doubledigit unemployment rates, we need to f ind solutions to the storage, conveyance and regulatory problems exacerbating our state’s man-made water crisis. congressman jeff denham

Last year, I introduced bills and amendments to ensure that California’s water supply will be used to its maximum potential. This year, I look forward to bringing some of these measures to a vote on the House Floor.

My bill, H.R. 2578, which will allow the Merced Irrigation District (M.I.D.) to propose a ten-foot modif ication to their spillway gates at the New Exchequer Dam, passed through the House Committee on Natural Resources in October 2011. If passed and signed into law, my bill will provide a common sense solution and address regulatory problems that hamper our local economies during water shortages.

I introduced H.R. 2578 to address the very real water concerns in the Central Valley. Projects like this are the type of creative solutions that need to be promoted, especially given California’s burdensome environmental regulations.

Until compromises like this can be signed into law, the residents of California will continue to struggle through water crises during drought years.

Water truly is the most important job creator in the Central Valley, and I have made it a priority of mine to maintain a steady focus on water policies impacting California. In 2012, I will keep working for solutions to the water conveyance and storage issues in the Central Valley to create jobs and grow our local economies.

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Chamber University Class Offerings First Quar ter, 2012 Chamber University 2012 is underway! Here is a list of class offerings for the first quarter.

This schedule will be updated monthly as we add classes.

You will find a full description of each class on the Chamber website. Class registration is now available and space is limited.

Call the Chamber today to register you and your staff and take advantage of this valuable and affordable tool. Our goal is to provide you, our members, with innovative, business based classes that can be immediately implemented into your business, work environment or leadership team.

Call (209) 577-5757 or email reception@modchamber.org to register for your class today.

Interested in submitting coursework for Chamber University? Criteria and instructions are available on the Chamber website.

Class registration is now available and space is limited.

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DATE

LOCATION

MEMBER COST

NON MEMBER COST

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors Katherine Boyd, Curtis Legal Group Government Code Section 12950.1 [AB1825] is requiring all California employers of 50 or more to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisors and managers.

January 31

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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Ready For 2012: The Laws They Are A-Changin’ Leia Schmidt, SinglePoint Outsourcing Gain a strategy for changing with the times so you can focus, grow and make your business stronger in 2012.

February 1

The State Theatre

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Body Language Nita Brady, Memorial Medical Center In this two hour course, we will learn exactly what body language is, what percentage of our communication consists of body language, and how we can improve our all of our interactions by properly interpreting others' body language and adjusting our own body language.

February 15

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

$20.00

$25.00

Email Marketing and Social Media Karen Rice, Constant Contact This session will cover some of the strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities including time management and measuring the return of your activities.

February 23

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

$10.00

$20.00

Integrating Personal Conversation in a Digital World Alan Gwynn, Forge Integrations The content covered in this course will be: Speak Up, Impromptu, Management by Conversation, Using Technology to Speak Up, Have Productive Meetings and Manage Conversations, helping you to remain relevant to your clientele.

March 1

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

$10.00

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Generational Differences Leia Schmidt, SinglePoint Outsourcing Learn HR strategies to help bridge the gap, and build upon the strengths of each generation.

March 7

The State Theatre

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How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age Victor Delgado, Dale Carnegie – Dale Carnegie Training Do you know how to use time-tested human relations principles in this new era of continual communication to build the relationships that will power you to the next level? Learn how by taking this course.

March 13

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

$10.00

$20.00

March 14

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

$20.00

$25.00

March 14

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$10.00

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March 22

Brandman University

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CLASS, PRESENTER & DESCRIPTION

Communication and Listening Nita Brady, Memorial Medical Center This two hour course consists of the importance of sending and receiving clear, accurate messages; actively listening to others; the stages of listening, addressing others' personal needs during conversation; managing both internal and external distractions; matching the right communication methods, and managing the nonverbals that are sent and received.

Keeping it Legal: Effective and Compliant Hiring Practices Amy Wolfe, AgSafe Learn the ins-and-outs of effective hiring practices, ensuring compliance in hiring legal workers, how to properly complete an I-9 form, address social security mismatches and what to do if ICE pays a visit.

Understand Security Threats to Your Computer Zubair Desai, Coneth Solutions, Inc. A top ranked computer security specialist from Coneth Solutions will introduce students to: the philosophy of threat prevention, the types of threats all computer users’ face and will show them how to successfully protect themselves from these threats.

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State of the City As we prepare to vote in our new Mayor, we also say good bye to the Honorable Jim Ridenour. Mayor Ridenour has served Modesto for the past eight years and has seen our city through many ups and downs. Mayor Ridenour has introduced new programs, led the League of Cities and much more during his two terms of serving Modesto’s citizens.

Participate as a sponsor or purchase a table and bring 10 of your business associates.

Individual tickets are on sale now.

Join the Modesto Chamber of Commerce as we honor both the incoming and the outgoing Mayor on March 29, 2012 at the 3rd Annual State of the City Luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ball Room. This will be one of the first opportunities to hear the newly elected Mayor and City Manager Greg Nyhoff discuss their plans for 2012, their vision for the future of Modesto business and what we can look forward to in the coming months.

Participate as a sponsor or purchase a table and bring 10 of your business associates. Individual tickets are on sale now. For sponsorship and ticket information, please call Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 or efacanha@modchamber.org. P

Ag Aware Luncheon Planned The Modesto Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 17th annual Ag Aware Luncheon, April 19, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the SOS Club, 819 Sunset Avenue. The Keynote speaker for 2012 is Jim Aschwanden, Executive Director of the California Ag Teachers Association and Student FFA representatives.

Since its inception 16 years ago, the Ag Aware program has raised over $120,000 for Modesto City Schools FFA programs. These funds help FFA students travel to state and national leadership conventions and assist with the purchase of new equipment for FFA programs. In addition, the Ag Aware Luncheon provides a forum to educate and inform the local business community on current agricultural issues.

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available for this important event. Tickets are $25 per person and are available for advance purchase at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce office at 1114 J Street, Modesto. Table sponsorships are available at $350 (includes eight tickets and advertising package) and may be purchased by contacting Minnie Dodge at (209) 577-5757.

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new member profiles The Medic’s Plus Inc. offers cost effective First Aid services for Sporting Lynn Telford-Sahl, M.A. Are you experiencing financial stress? You’re and Charity events, Music Festivals and County Fairs. The Medic’s Plus, which started in 200, has teams of First Responders, E.M.T’s, Paramedics and Nurses who provide Basic First Aid Standbys for public and private events at a reasonable price. Additionally, we are Authorized Providers through the American Red Cross and offer classes in CPR, CPR for the Pro (BLS) and First Aid. If you are interested you may contact us at (209) 575-3992, Fax (209) 596-4342 or visit www.themedicsplus.com.

not alone because 75% of Americans are. Have you lost a job, home or have too much debt? As a Certified Money Coach, I educate and empower people to transform their relationship with money with a 4 Step System. This system goes beyond the nuts and bolts financial approaches and quickly and safely helps you transform old emotional habits and patterns into greater and consistent success. Lynn Telford-Sahl, M.A. Psychology, Certified Money Coach, author Intentional JOY www.coachingmodesto.com (209) 492-8745.

AgSafe is

Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes is a local Modesto business.

a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing injuries, illness and fatalities in California’s agricultural industry. The organization strives to provide employers the tools needed to keep their employees safe and healthy while continuing to run profitable, successful businesses. Since its formation in 1991, AgSafe has trained approximately 20,250 agricultural employers, supervisors and farm workers in the safety and health impacting this industry. To learn more about the organization and how you can help keep farmworkers safe and healthy, visit www.agsafe.org.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company is the largest rental car company

in North America. With more than 5,400 offices in the United States; these offices are located within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population.

Enterprise’s mission is to fulfill the automobile and commercial truck rental, leasing, and car sales needs of our customers while exceeding their expectations for service, quality and value. For more information please visit our website at www.enterprise.com, or stop in at one of our local locations.

We have non-denominational chapels, which accommodate family visitation, memorial services and funerals. We can also provide families with a more traditional funeral experience. Our funeral directors can provide deeply healing experiences for our families through tribute videos, memorial folders, and memorial websites. We can also offer personalization during the service to make the event more meaningful to each family member. “Our Commitment is to help Create Healing Moments.” For more information please contact, Kristi Ah You, Managing Partner at Kristi.ahyou@carriageservices.com or (209) 523-9135.

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People On The Move Jerri Reed Kelly Services, a leader in

providing workforce solutions, announces Jerri Reed as the new Staff ing Supervisor in Modesto. Ms. Reed is responsible for recruiting, retention, sales & customer service in Stanislaus, San Joaquin & Merced counties. Ms. Reed joins Kelly Services with 14 years experience building relationships in the community through jerri reed the hospitality industry and is well known in the Modesto community. She is currently an active member of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Welcome Team. Kelly Services provides comprehensive workforce solutions for your staff ing needs. For more information call (209) 577-4777.

Linda Curtis Kelly Services, a leader in

providing workforce solutions, announces Linda Curtis as the new District Manager in Modesto. Ms. Curtis is responsible for the overall sales and operations for Kelly Services in the Central Valley. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire linda curtis and direct-hire basis. Ms. Curtis joined Kelly in 2004 and has over 20 years experience in recruiting, operations, sales and customer service. Ms. Curtis is an Ambassador with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the workforce solutions that Kelly Services can offer, call Linda at (209) 577-4777.

Oak Valley Community Bank The Boards of Directors of

Oak Valley Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary Oak Valley Community Bank recently appointed Daniel J. Leonard to serve as director of the Bancorp and the Bank. Leonard is the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Bronco Wine Company, where he has been employed for 25 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

He has lived in the San Joaquin Valley for 25 years. For more information, please call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com. P

{ m i n ni e’s n e w s b i t e s } The December issue of Progress highlighted our newly elected City Council, Modesto City Schools Board, Sylvan School District Board, MID Board and Stanislaus County Board of Education. Unfortunately we misspelled the name of Modesto Schools Board member Amy minnie dodge

Elliott Neumann. The Chamber congratulates Ms. Elliott Neumann and apologizes for this error.

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In 2012, some tax laws are changing, some are extended, and some are expiring.

For calendar-year 2012 business property additions, the beneficial first-year bonus depreciation allowance is set at 50% of the cost of the new property. This was 100% in 2011, and is scheduled to end after December of 2012.

For tax-years beginning in 2012, up to $139,000 of new or used property can be expensed. This is down from $500,000 for tax-years beginning in 2011, and will be further reduced to $25,000 for 2013 tax-years.

The favorable reduced social security withholding tax rate of 4.2% on wages will remain in effect through February 29, 2012. Congress has indicated it hopes to extend this for the balance of 2012.

The current Bush-era income tax rate reductions are scheduled to sunset after December 31, 2012. Likewise, the heightened estate and gift tax exemption of $5,120,000 will decrease significantly on January 1, 2013, absent new legislation.

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Awards And Achievements Never Boring Design has won three awards from CVPro (Central

Valley Public Relations Organization) for excellence in communication for the Prime Shine Carwash website, @ The Center Magazine and a brochure utilized by the Stanislaus County Office of Education’s Head Start Program. Never Boring Design is an internationally recognized creative studio that has created corporate identities for 29 years with services including graphic and web design, marketing, film and commercial signs. For more information, call Never Boring Design at (209) 526-9136 or visit neverboringdesign.com

Reverend Jeremiah Williams of Modesto’s Revival Center, who is also

the owner of Oak Crafts by Jeremiah, was a recipient of the 18th Annual CrystalClear Awards. Jeremiah is a community volunteer for business and heavily involved in community activism. On January 6, he was recognized for his outstanding community service with a CrystalClear Award. As a long time member of the Chamber Board of Directors, he has played an integral part in promoting business and improving our community.

Congratulations Jeremiah on receiving this well deserved award.

Congratulations to the Honorable Jim Ridenour!

On January 6th, the outgoing Modesto Mayor, Jim Ridenour received a CrystalClear Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognized the Mayor for his civic service and his four decades in the emergency medical response field. The 18th annual awards are given to ‘those who contribute to and promote the general welfare and tranquility of our community.’ So next time you see the Mayor, be sure to congratulate him on a very well deserved distinction. P

New Chamber Members AgSafe Amy Wolfe 1300 10th Street, Ste. B Modesto, CA 95354 ph (209) 526-4400 fax (209) 526-4404 amy@agsafe.org www.agsafe.org Community Service Organizations

Lynn Telford-Sahl

Alvarado’s California Cuisine & Catering

Modesto Reprographics & Signs

Roberto Alvarado 4925 Sisk Road, Suite J Salida CA 95368 ph (209) 545-3558 fax (209) 545-3550 alvarados_catering@sbcglobal.net www.alvaradoscatering.net Restaurants and Caterers

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Jackie Kennedy Harris 4623 McHenry Ave., Suite C Modesto, CA 95353 ph (209) 577-4700 fax (209) 577-2943 jkennedyharris@ehi.com www.enterprise.com Automobile-Renting/Leasing

Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes Kristie Ah You 1050 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 ph (209) 523-9135 kristie.ahyou@carriageservices.com Funeral Directors

Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes Kristie Ah You 704 12th St. Modesto, CA 95353 ph (209) 523-9135 kristie.ahyou@carriageservices.com Funeral Directors

P.O. Box 3430 Tully Road Ste 20-284 Modesto, CA 95350 1101 Standiford Avenue, Suite B Modesto, CA 95350 lynntelefordsahl@gmail.com www.coachingmodesto.com Money Coaching

Gerren Neuson 5039 Pentecost Drive, Suite C Modesto, CA 95356 ph (209) 544-2400 fax (209) 544-2444 team@modestoreprographics.com www.modestoreprographics.com Blue Printers

Modesto Teachers Association Dana Filippi 817 Coffee Road, Suite E Modesto, CA 95355 ph (209) 526-0191 fax (209) 526-0294 mta-cta@sbcglobal.net Community Service Organizations

Peer Recovery Art Project John Black P.O. Box 5354 Modesto, CA 95352 ph (209) 985-0467 peerrecoveryart@yahoo.com www.peerrecoveryartproject.org Arts Organizations Galleries & Agencies

R & S Erection of Tri-County, Inc. Mike Fleck 5265 Jerusalem Court Modesto, CA 95356 ph (209) 526-8760 fax (209) 526-9114 mikef@myrsdoor.com www.rsfixadoor.com Door Service & Repair

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On the day before Mother’s Day, have fun cycling with your family while promoting awareness about making lifestyle choices to live better.

The inaugural Ride for Mom™ event will take place Saturday, May 12, 2012. This family activity will be staged at Johansen High School located at 641 Norseman Drive in Modesto. It will include 10, 30 and 72-mile bicycle rides, rest stops and support, a healthy lunch and a lifestyle fair.

The 10-mile family ride leaves Johansen High School northbound and will follow the Dry Creek bike trail west to Moose Park. The 30 and 72-mile rides head east from Johansen out to the scenic farmlands and rivers of Eastern Stanislaus County.

“Be Active. Eat Healthy. Live Better.” Our goal is to have fun participating in a healthy activity while raising awareness on how to live better in order to prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Funds raised will be distributed locally in the form of one-time grants to promote this awareness.

I started riding my bike six years ago when my mother, “Jinx”, battled cancer, a second time. This time she lost that battle. Mom did not take the best care of herself physically. I wonder if Mom would still be here if she had made different lifestyle choices. Cancer and diabetes run deep in my family—making better lifestyle choices will lessen the impact of those diseases in the future.

While this inaugural event will be presented by the Rotary Club of Sunrise Modesto and its foundation, the event is community based.

To register, volunteer, or obtain more information, visit www.rideformom.com. Registration is online through Active.com.

To contact us, e-mail info@rideformom.com. See you on your bike on May 12, 2012! P

It is estimated that $800 billion to $1 trillion are lost annually in medical costs and lost employee time as a result of cancer, diabetes and heart disease alone. That does not include the profound emotional and social costs to families and friends. Many of these diseases are preventable through exercise and good eating habits, choices that all of us can make right now. Imagine the savings that would be realized if we as a society made better lifestyle choices.

“Mom” is anyone you know who is close to you who is or has been sick. In my case it is my mom. “Ride for” means becoming better informed about and making better lifestyle choices-getting fit and eating healthier.

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By: Keenon J. Krick

As we entered the Board Room of the do not hear about within the mainstreams Stanislaus County Office of Education of education and also encouraged us to “find (COE) there were a plethora of people our passion.” in attendance, because of Leadership Modesto participants being paired with We then set out to John B. Allard – Stanislaus youth participants from Military and Tactical the Stanislaus COE’s Character Academies.

Leadership Academy.

Many have never seen a There was a great amount school like Allard and the of excitement in the air, positive effects it has on It was probably because there is students who need structure heartwarming such a great mix of youth in their lives. Students who and adults in the room, and participate in the Military to hear from Military because the holiday season Academy are provided an Academy students was upon us. education similar to that in mainstream schools. about the We were greeted by Vicki However, this is done in Bauman and Cynthia military fashion where positive Fenech f rom Stanislaus everyone on campus wears effects COE. After Vicki and military uniforms and Cynthia described the follows military protocol. the school has day’s schedule, we had It was heartwarming had on their lives the pleasure of hearing to hear from Military Stanislaus Superintendent Academy students about the and how it changed of Schools Tom Changnon positive effects the school has speak about the successes had on their lives and how it their outlook on life. of education locally and changed their outlook on life.

Certainly a how Stanislaus COE plans Certainly a bright spot within to stay at the foref ront of the education system! bright spot educating youth. within the After leaving the Military Before loading on our Academy we traveled to education system! first tour, we were given a John F. Kennedy School snapshot of Career, Charter in Ceres. John F. Kennedy and Education Programs is unique because it is a offered by Stanislaus COE school that serves only from Cindy Young, Director physically and mentally of ROP/Technical Education. Cindy shared disabled students kindergarten through 12th details of the alternative programs people grade. There is absolutely no way a person

can tour this school and not be emotionally affected by what they see, and the great strides teachers and staff are making with students who have to overcome so many obstacles.

Lunch time! The MJC Foundation provided us a great spread of food and then provided us a fantastic overview and tour, describing the history of Modesto Junior College. George Boodrookas and Brian Justin Marks f rom MJC shared an enormous amount of detail about how MJC began and the rich history it has as one of the first Junior Colleges to be established in California. The exploration provided us a view of the historic east campus along with the future of college education and the brand new additions to the west campus.

As we arrived back to Stanislaus COE, we were greeted by holiday caroling from the Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Company, which certainly put many in the holiday spirit.

As the day came to a close, Judie Piscitello from Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) shared with us the comprehensive efforts they are employing to help increase the quality of education here in the county.

We then finished off with a rousing game of Pictionary where it was Leadership Academy verses Leadership Modesto. There were no winners or losers in this battle royale of the minds, just a greater appreciation for those who work so hard to expand our brains and enrich our souls. P

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Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. Costco Wholesale DoubleTree Hotel Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center Foster Farms Dairy JC Penney Company Memorial Medical Center The Modesto Bee Modesto Irrigation District Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball Post Foods, LLC RACOR, Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation Seneca Foods, LLC Sysco Food Services of Central California Taco Bell

Silver Level 5.11 Tactical Inc. AAA AT&T Acme Construction Company, Inc. Ambeck Mortgage Associates American Chevrolet American Medical Response Aramark Uniform Services Atherton & Associates, LLP BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Brandman University Part of Chapman University Brown, Fink, Boyce & Astle, LLP Bunge Oils California State University, Stanislaus Central Valley Ag Grinding/ Central Valley Ag Transport Central Valley Automotive Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Central Valley Nissan Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai Central Valley Medical Group Children’s Hospital Central California Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Citibank Clark Pest Control Comcast Construction Management Corporation Courtyard by Marriott Covanta Stanislaus, Inc. Covenant Village of Turlock Curtis Legal Group

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Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & Silva Del Monte Foods Delta Sierra Beverage DirectLine Technologies, Inc. The Eberhardt School of Business English Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Hospital F & M Bank Galletto Ristorante Georgia-Pacific Gianelli & Associates Gilton Solid Waste

Management, Inc. Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. Harris Moran Seed Company Heald College I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. Infiniti of Modesto Institute of Technology International Paper Company ITT Technical Institute JS West & Company Kaplan College MV Transportation, Inc. Magnum Boots USA Inc. McHenry Medical Group, Inc. Mercer Foods Mocse Credit Union Modesto Commerce Bank Modesto Toyota Mraz, Amerine & Associates Nestle USA Oak Valley Community Bank O’Brien’s Market OLAM Spices & Vegetables, Inc. Pacific Gas & Electric Company Panelized Structures, Inc. Pepsi Bottling Group Plastipak Packaging Prime Shine Car Wash Rabobank Raley’s Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Rocha Transportation San Joaquin Valley College Seven Up Bottling Corporation Solecon Industrial Contractors Solid Networks, Inc. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Stanislaus Food Products Company Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Storer Coachways Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Turlock Irrigation District US Bank Valley Bio Energy, LLC Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW Versa Cold Logistics Services W.H. Breshears, Inc. Warden’s Office Products Center Warden’s Office Furniture Outlet Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Winton, Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency Yosemite Meat Company, Inc.

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Sue Richardson, General Manager The State Theatre of Modesto The State Theatre opened on Christmas Day in 1934 and has been in almost continual operation ever since. Quite a feat given that the majority of the nation’s historic theaters have either been torn down or repurposed into parking garages and retail establishments. In 2005, the theatre was purchased by its sue richardson present non-profit corporation and closed for one year for renovation.

The renovation brought the theater up to current standards in terms of luxury and amenities and added the new, digital marquee, beautifully appointed lobby, new Green Room and restored murals in the house. It breathed new life into one of our city’s most beloved buildings. Today, The State Theatre is owned by a non-profit corporation with daily operations managed by General Manager Sue Richardson who was hired nearly five years ago. There are 15 part-time staffers, and two full-time staff members.

The State Theatre is a non-profit. What does that mean for its general operation and for the city? Operationally, it means that we are not a revenue-generating entity. Instead, our board and private donors make up the shortfall. Film houses and performing arts venues are not, by nature, big money makers, and expect to operate at a loss but we do not derive any funds from the city, the state or any other public source. The State Theatre is privately run and privately funded. Our board is quite proactive and very dynamic, and they love the theater. This is a passionate group of community leaders; the success of the theater is very important to each one of them.

What are some of the State Theatre’s accomplishments? Our film programming—we’re considered an art film house—is outstanding; our youth education and outreach programs have grown exponentially in the few years since we began focusing our attention on arts and arts literacy for youngsters; and our concert season is vibrant and well-attended. Beyond that, we pride ourselves on our accessibility to all members of our community.

We regard ourselves as mission-driven and community-based.

What challenges has the State Theatre overcome in its long history?

Remaining financially stable and economically viable has been and will always be a challenge. That’s true for any performing arts venue, but the present looks very good, as does The State’s future, thanks to our board of directors. It’s also a challenge to remain engaged in and relevant to the community and region we serve. That’s a commitment that requires constant attention and focus. We never lose sight of our mission, but that mission often changes in response to changes in the market we serve.

What are your goals for the business in the future? Expanding our programming, particularly in the area of youth education and outreach, and always innovation in all that we do. We have a finite space and, as a nonprofit, we have limited resources, but we’ve learned to make the most of what we do have. We’re very resourceful and quite creative!

Does the State Theatre take part in any community outreach efforts, clubs or community services? We support many area nonprofits. That support extends to our nonprofit rental rate. It gives nonprofits an opportunity to optimize their fund-raising efforts since many of them hold fund-raising events at the theater. We speak to community clubs and organizations, partner with other nonprofits on many events throughout the year and have a keen and ongoing interest in working with educators and youth.

What advice do you have for business people/nonprofits when it comes to achieving their goals? With the right board in place, you can accomplish anything! Our board members are all active, highly motivated and each plays a key and distinctive role in making the business successful. Beyond being decision makers, innovators and genuinely astute business people, they really enjoy being involved in the theater and serving on the board because, quite frankly, this is not only a labor of love, it’s great fun!

What are the current projects happening at the State?

The focus is on programming – both film and live performances – and our youth education program. We are also developing additional programs for children and plan to roll them out over the next year. This is very exciting for us, and something our board is very committed to. Of course we remain dedicated to community outreach and enrichment. The theater really belongs to the community and we regard ourselves as its stewards so everything we do, and the Prime Shine Car Wash is proud to present The Land of Opportunity. programs we develop, are all oriented to the needs and interests of Each month this series provides a forum in which to showcase the entrepreneurial achievements of a Stanislaus County business owner. Prime Shine Express is proud the community we serve. to recognize the entrepreneurʼs ability to overcome obstacles and to honor their successes in their industry and in the community.

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announcements Second Harvest Food Bank On February 23, Second Harvest

Food Bank will host its first annual Empty Bowls Benefit at the Modesto Centre Plaza from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with a no-host cocktail hour until 7:00 p.m. For a donation of $35, attendees choose a beautiful handmade bowl and enjoy a simple meal of salad, soup and bread. Attendees take the bowls home as a reminder to help feed the hungry in our community. For event details, visit localfoodbank.org or call (209) 239-2091.

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NAI Benchmark, an Affiliate of NAI Global. With a network of 5,000 professionals and 350 offices in 55 countries worldwide, NAI covers more markets than any other firm. In 2010, this network completed more than $45 billion worth of commercial real estate transactions. This affiliation gives NAI Benchmark greater reach in marketing properties, finding tenants and closing transactions. For more information please contact (209) 529-4425.

Enochs High School’s active high school marching band has been

accepted to participate in the 2012 National Independence Day Parade. It’s thrilling that Enochs students from Modesto will be able to perform in this major national event in Washington D.C. The band will march down Constitution Avenue as representatives for the City of Modesto and the State of California, in front of spectators numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Any financial assistance would be greatly appreciated and would place EHS Marching Band closer to their goal of going to Washington D.C. for the national parade. For more information, contact Band Director David E. Boyatt at (209) 918-0136.

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Pacifica Senior Living, Dale Commons Independent & Assisted Living and Garden City Healthcare invite you to join them February 23 for the “Healthy Aging Affair.” This event will be held at Dale Commons and focuses on the importance of living longer and living stronger with ways to keep your heart and body healthy. For more information call (209) 526-2053.

Health Plan of San Joaquin Is your high school senior planning

a career in Health Services? Health Plan of San Joaquin’s Health Careers Scholarship Program will award up to ten $2,500 scholarships to Stanislaus County high school seniors pursuing a medical career.

An interest in community health and a commitment to practice in the county are important. Apply online through February 26, 2012 at scholarshipexperts.com. For information or a link to the application, contact Shani Richards at srichards@hpsj.com or (209) 461-2284.

The Sons of Italy Modesto Lodge and its charitable arm, The

Central Valley Sons of Italy Foundation, will be hosting their 18th Annual Black Tie Benefit on Saturday April 21, 2012 at the Del Rio Country Club. This year, we are especially pleased to be sharing profits from this event with CASA of Stanislaus County (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA is a community organization that provides children received through the court system with personalized advocacy and support. On this special evening we will also be paying tribute to Baldwin Trucking/ The Franceschi Family. For ticket and sponsorship information contact: Mark Rossi at (209) 404-0692 or mark@bvins.com. P

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a series spotlighting some of our area’s most innovative and successful companies

Connections Family Center Offers High Quality Youth Programs to Community Imagine that you have given birth to a newborn

lives of people regardless of their physical or mental

child. Filled with joy, you are anxious to provide

capability. According to Program Coordinator Josh

him or her with the best life possible. Looking

Branco, Connections Family Center is “excited

to the future, perhaps you envision the first

about the opportunity to provide high quality youth

day of preschool, a trip to summer camp, or

programs to people in the community.”

a game of baseball. Hope springs eternal.

The organization opened its doors on its facility on

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child is diagnosed with a disability.

Connections

It could be that your feelings of

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“excited about the

now replaced with fear, anger and sadness. You may doubt that your child will ever be able to enjoy

opportunity to

any of the experiences typically

provide high quality

associated with childhood. This

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reaction is quite common and

the people in the

understandable

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given the stigma associated with disabilities, and the dearth of

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a growing list of programs, including: a licensed preschool, day

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children and youth sports. All of the organization’s programs are designed to be fully inclusive, so that children of all abilities can

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.

participate. “We believe that fostering positive interactions between children with and without disabilities will provide an enriching experience that will have a lasting beneficial impact on both groups,” said Branco.

You can find new and current members online at www. modchamber.org, or through our 2012 directory at http://www.villageprofile.com/california/modesto.

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Now imagine that your newborn

completely

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have to be this way. information,

non-profit

visit the Center’s website at

organization dedicated to helping community

connectionsfc.org, or call (209) 593 – 5837.

members affected by disabilities reach their

Connections Family Center, an affiliate of United

fullest human potential. The organization provides

Cerebral Palsy, is located at 2630 W. Rumble Road

wraparound youth and family services that enrich the

in Modesto.

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Chamber Calendar

February 2012

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Business Before Hours

Location: 1020 10th Street, Suite 100 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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Business After Hours

Location: 1234 McHenry Avenue Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Fuzio Universal Bistro

In-Shape Health Clubs, Inc.

March 2012

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Stockton Thunder Chamber Member Appreciation Night

Location: 248 W. Fremont Street, Stockton Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Business Before Hours

Location: 1533 Oakdale Road, Suite A Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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Annual Dinner Centennial Gala

Location: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Business After Hours

Location: 100 Poplar Avenue Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

UNO Chicago Grill

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services

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State of the City Luncheon

Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Check calendar at www.modchamber.org for Chamber U classes

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FUNNY, IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A DOCTOR’S OFFICE.

Announcing A new wAy to connect witH your doctor. Many of your records such

as recent immunizations, future appointments, and many lab results can all be accessed online. And, these days, that’s just about anywhere. You can even e-mail your child’s doctor. Just another way that we at Kaiser Permanente help you to live well and thrive.

To learn more, go to kp.org/centralvalley.

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