Progress Magazine | September 2018

MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VOL. 39 | ISSUE 9 | SEPTEMBER 2018

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MISSION STATEMENT

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

SEPTEMBER 2018 | CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman

Steven Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc.

Chairman-Elect

Thomas Reeves, City of Modesto

Past Chairman

Eric Tobias, F&M Bank

Vice Chairman, External Operations Stephen Madison, STANCO

Vice Chairman, Internal Operations

Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum,CPA

DIRECTORS

Annie Amies, Vintage Faire Mall Elliot Begoun, The Intertwine Group Brad Blakeley, Edward Jones Investments Paul Holshouser, Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto Michael Howell, Blom & Associates Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Loren Kuntz, Atherton & Associates Naomi Layland, Huff Construction Co, Inc. Craig Lewis, Lewis Capital Advisors DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice Inc. M ichael Moradian, Peace of Mind Pest Control & Home Inspections K athy Monday, Damrell, Nelson, Shrimp, Pallios, Pacher & Silva and Squeeze In Tom Nielsen, Individual Member Peggy O’Donnell, Mid-Valley Promotion Dillon Olvera, Beard Land & Investment Co. Kristin Reza, Bank of Stockton Lucy Virgen, Bank of the West Pete Zahos, Sysco Central California, Inc.

Modesto Centre Plaza Message from the CEO

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Chamber Calendar

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Papapavlo’s

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ADVISORS

Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College Tim Harms, Leadership Modesto Joe Lopez, City of Modesto David White, Opportunity Stanislaus Melissa Williams, Modesto Irrigation District

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Sysco

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Economy Moves Forward

RELATIONSHIPS

Cecil Russell, President/CEO Modesto Chamber of Commerce CRussell@ModChamber.org

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People On The Move

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Leadership Modesto

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

By Cecil Russell, Chamber President and CEO

Continuing the educational theme, as mentioned before, we will present The Disney Institute World Class Training “Approach to Leadership Excellence”. This event will take place with the partnership of Modesto Junior College on November 1st at the Modesto Junior College West Campus, Mary Stuart Rogers Center.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO / CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Summer is over, and our students are back in school. The Modesto Chamber will be holding its eighth annual State of Business and Education Event on Friday September 21st at 7:00 am at Martin Petersen on 11th street. We have a great slate of key educational speakers scheduled to address their plans for the upcoming year.

The featured speakers are Dr. Oddmund Myhre, CSU Stanislaus, Dean of the College of Education, Interim President, Modesto Junior College, Mr. Steve Collins, Tom Changnon, Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools, and Sara Noguchi, Ed.D., Superintendent, Modesto City Schools. These leaders will share their vision on “Cradle to Career” and how that model will make a difference for our community, government, and the business world. Marian Kaanon from Stanislaus Community Foundation will be the Moderator for the event. Marian has been an important catalyst for “Cradle to Career”. This is a must event for anyone who is concerned about interaction between Business and Education. Tickets are still available at the Modesto Chamber Office or online.

The 57th annual Harvest Luncheon event will be held at Modesto Junior College on September 14th the event is at 11:30 am until 1:00 pm. Our featured speaker is Stanislaus County Supervisor, Terry Withrow. Investing in the future of our area’s most prominent industry is the hallmark of this event. With the water wars, this gathering has never been as important as this year.

Proceeds from this event are used for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Voss-Berryhill Modesto Junior College Ag Foundation Scholarship Program. Tickets are still available and can be ordered online or purchased at the Modesto Chamber office.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL

Leadership Modesto’s new class of 2018-19 had their “Welcome Reception” on August 9th. The anticipation and excitement for the upcoming year was felt amongst the new participants.

Throughout the year, participants will be exposed to local business, arts and culture, non-profit organizations, public safety, education and more. We wish the new class all the best and are very excited to see the success that will come from it.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

by MID & TID

ATTENDED COMPREHENSIVE FEES TASK FORCE

by Brad Wall & Patrick Kelly of Modesto Planning Department Update of the City’s General Plan

WORTH THE FIGHT SAVE OUR WATER

ATTENDED CITY SAFETY & COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE MEETING

ATTENDED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

ATTENDED KICKOFF RECEPTION FOR 2018/2019 LEADERSHIP MODESTO CLASS

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ATTENDED THE CITY FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Meeting with Steve Madison

ATTENDED STANISLAUS COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING

with Steve Rank

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We continue to support the effort to thwart the water grab by the state of our water. As we and others have said before, this is not a fight just for our farmers and the agriculture business, but it affects every one of us in this geographical area. On Monday August 20th, over 20 busloads of concerned citizens, along with our elected officials, led by Assemblyman Adam Gray, from the Modesto area, converged on the state capitol to demonstrate our outrage of this unjustified water grab by bureaucrats. We must continue to join MID/TID, the Stanislaus Farm Bureau, the City of Modesto, Stanislaus County and others in this fight to save our water. Remember our motto WATER WEALTH CONTINMENT HEALTH, there is a reason our founders had water first in our motto, because we cannot survive or thrive as a community without our water.

CO-SPONSORED A NEW VETERANS COMMITTEE FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CHAIRED

by Dick Hagerty

ATTENDED LEADERSHIP MODESTO STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

ATTENDED STATE OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION EVENT MEETING

ATTENDED SPIE BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION

by Gallo Center for the Arts

ATTENDED INTERVIEW SESSIONS FOR 2018/2019 CLASS FOR LEADERSHIP MODESTO

STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM

Presentations by Van De Pol and Dibs

To execute our adopted mission we have developed an acronym that helps keep us focused.

That acronym is “CARES: Community, Advocacy, Relationships, Education and Service.�

COMMUNITY At its heart the Modesto Chamber is a community of likeminded business owners who share the vision for enjoying a thriving economy and creating and maintaining our community as a vibrant place to live, work and play. The Modesto Chamber is the go-to resource and facilitator of ideas and communication for nonprofits, governmental agencies, and community leaders. More than just a business club, the Modesto Chamber strives to affect its environment for positive transformation by supporting change agents in the community.

EDUCATION The Chamber serves the education community by hosting the annual State of Business and Education event, by fund-raising for local students at the Ag Aware and Harvest Luncheon annual series, and partnering with local schools and colleges to train and educate young men and women, all in keeping with our pledge to help provide a ready workforce to serve local employers. Additionally, the Chamber educates its members on practical solutions and best practices through its Progress Magazine articles, monthly Chamber University and Seeds of Success speaker series, workshops and seminars, monthly committee meetings, and SCORE counseling.

ADVOCACY Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and many of our topical committees, such as Economic Development and Government Relations, are engaged and proactively representing our members by addressing business initiatives, addressing issues in our community and working to relieve the regulatory burdens businesses endure due to local and state governments. The Modesto Chamber gets results, as shown by recent victories in forming more rational ADA legislation, defeating a no-growth measure, electing business friendly candidates, working alongside others to pass Measure L, a local self-help transportation measure, and championing for more water for our agribusiness, industry and citizens. By working together, our members are stronger together than they could ever be on their own.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Modesto Chamber specializes in building relationships among business and serving as the nexus to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies. We host monthly networking events, annual special events, an annual trade show, and our long-running Gala. Members also may serve on committees or go through the Leadership Modesto program where they will build longterm relationships with key leaders in the business world and local community.

SERVICE The Chamber believes in service to the community and to its members. The Chamber Board and staff are active on many nonprofit and government committees, donating their business expertise, time and resources. The Chamber also serves its individual members by hosting ribbon cuttings which introduce a new business to the community, valuable and cost effective (free) marketing opportunities, exposure to social media, workshops and training for our business partners and their associates, and other free and discounted resources.

C - Community A - Advocacy R - Relationships E - Education S - Service

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CHAMBER CALENDAR SEPTEMBER LABOR DAY 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 7:30 AM

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BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS JS West & Companies 7:00 AM

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HARVEST LUNCHEON MJC ACE Ag Pavilion 11:30 AM

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CHAMBER CALENDAR

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STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 9:00 AM BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Sysco 5:30 PM

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 12:00 PM

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STATE OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION Petersen Event Center 7:00 AM

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MODESTO CENTER PLAZA 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Modesto Center Plaza 5:00 PM

**The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is located at 1114 J St., Modesto

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Sysco 5:30 PM

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OCTOBER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3 COMMITTEE MEETING Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 7:30 AM

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BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS 7:00 AM

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OKTOBERFEST John Thurman Field 5:30 PM

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STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 9:00 AM

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:30 PM

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 12:00 PM

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BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS 7:00 AM

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MODESTO CENTRE PLAZA COMMEMORATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

By Bob Kimball, Community and Economic Development, City of Modesto

This year, the community is celebrating a local landmark of sorts, and it wants you to remember it the next time you’re looking for a unique venue for a meeting or event. With a history rich in culture and pageantry, it’s no wonder the Modesto Centre Plaza is poised to be a favorite on the music, political, and speaker trail for another 30 years.

The Modesto Centre Plaza opened on March, 3, 1988 with a ribbon-cutting and opening gala with legend Bob Hope that drew 1,400 guests. More than 50,000 people attended opening week events, including a Hispanic Festival and Dance sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Modesto Home and Garden Show.

Originally conceived as a versatile community center, not just a place for ticketed events, the Centre Plaza was built in 1986 supported by an unprecedented $26.1 million redevelopment bond issuance. The total construction cost in 1988 was reported to be approximately $29 million.

COMMUNITY

In 1990, following development of the Centre Plaza, an adjacent 250-room hotel opened, providing luxury accommodations, event catering, and additional meeting and event spaces. The hotel, which first debuted as a Red Lion, is now operated by Hilton’s DoubleTree chain.

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In its first 30 years, the Modesto Centre Plaza has hosted more than 15,000 meetings and events. Attendees come to Modesto from throughout the state and all over the world for seminars and training classes, conventions and shows, entertainment events, and corporate and private parties and meetings.

Modesto Centre Plaza will continue to be an economic and community resource for this city and the region as one of the premier meeting and event venues in the Central Valley.

Recently, the City of Modesto partnered with the University of California, Merced, and invited the college’s Venture Lab entrepreneurial incubator to be housed in the Centre Plaza. This exciting endeavor will bring a new, fresh opportunity for those interested in researching and developing their business ideas.

If you or your organizations are interested in seeing what the Modesto Centre Plaza has to offer, call the Modesto Centre Plaza at (209) 526-5588.

Modesto Centre Plaza Fun Facts On April 26, 1996, the Park Plaza was dedicated as Frank Muratore Square. Frank Muratore, a Modesto City Council Member from 1979 – 1995, was a major supporter of the Modesto Centre Plaza and instrumental in helping to develop the plan to revitalize downtown Modesto.

The Modesto Flower Clock was dedicated on April 7, 2001 to the memory of Mrs. Aileen Gallo, an avid gardener, and a long-time member of the Modesto Garden Club.

appearances, including Michael Dukakis, Bernie Sanders, and Ann Coulter.

The Modesto Centre Plaza has hosted countless wedding receptions, several with more than 500 guests.

The first ComicCon to appear at Modesto Centre Plaza was the Central Valley ComicCon on December 6, 2015.

Modesto Centre Plaza once hosted a live cattle auction.

The 20-foot mantle-style flower clock features 1,808 plants.

The Modesto Garden Club purchases and plant new plants twice a year, and club members maintain the area throughout the year.

The most-attended recurring event is the Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Cook-off, which traditionally welcomes at least 1,200 guests.

COMMUNITY

Big entertainment names appearing at the Modesto Centre Plaza include the Harlem Globetrotters, Magic Men Live, Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Tesla, and Pia Zadora.

The largest international cultural event is the Stanislaus Chinese Association’s Chinese New Year celebration, which welcomes more than 600 guests.

A number of political figures have made

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ADVOCACY

The Green Team Helps Economy Move Forward The “Stanislaus Green Team”, a program of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, is a collaborative effort between private businesses, municipal, county solid waste divisions, economic development professionally, and the community of Stanislaus County.

The purpose of the Stanislaus Green Team is to create a nexus between commerce and environment and to enhance the delivery of the Modesto Chamber services that address economic, environmental, and quality of life issues in Modesto and Stanislaus County.

Simply put, by assisting businesses in “Going Green” will not only reduce their costs of doing business, but it will also help environment and move the Stanislaus County economy forward.

The speakers for the next scheduled meeting are listed below.

MEETING: September 20th, 9:00am SPEAKERS: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Stanislaus County is a hidden gem in the Central Valley. UCP has provided service, programs, and advocacy to individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities to the community in Modesto, Turlock and neighboring cities since 1979. In its nearly 40-year history, UCP has transitioned from group-focused services to personcentered services to offer a Life Without Limits to its members.

One of the growing programs providing its members the opportunity to work, thrive and integrate into the community, is the Go Green with UCP recycling program. Go Green is a

Community members participating in the Go Green with UCP program possess a sense of heightened value of their recycling efforts and contributions. They are reducing pollution while helping the environment and supporting employment for individuals with disabilities. That’s a win-win!

PG&E Small Business Advisors are a locally-based and highly trained team that is dedicated to supporting the nearly 300,000 small and medium-sized business customers that operate in PG&E’s territory. It’s our great pleasure to help these customers manage the energy use -- and that includes helping them find ways to operate more efficiently, ensuring they are on the right pricing plan for their business, and helping with set up an online account and account notifications. We also connect customers with the right resources to meet their needs – whether that’s a contractor to handle an equipment upgrade, a solar installation or setting up their business for electric vehicle charging – we’ve got the network to support business needs as diverse as our customers. We support customers with a broad range of needs across a wide array of industries. Together, we are building a better California.

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certified community service program through CalRecycle and the State of California’s Beverage Container Certification and Registration Branch. UCP is the only CalRecycle certified program in Stanislaus County, which means UCP is the only certified nonprofit organization accepting donations of recyclables by picking them up from your home or business on a weekly basis.

The program employs individuals with disabilities in a work crew setting and provides training to equip them with skills that may help secure and maintain long-term employment.

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THREE RESTAURANTS TO SATISFY YOUR TASTEBUDS

By Virginia Still The restaurant business is not always easy as we have seen restaurants come and go along with small family owned restaurants competing with chains and corporations.

Owner/Manager David Alonso of Papapavlo’s Mediterranean Bistro & Bar, Papapolloni Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar, and newly added to the list Famiglia Bistro Ristorante, which opened three years ago, has continued to grow and thrive in the restaurant business.

With an extensive background in the restaurant business from dishwashing, cleaning, cooking, creating recipes, to managing, Alonso has spent over 20 years in the industry. In 1995, he was a chef at a fine dining restaurant in the Bay area and then he got into management for several restaurants including Olive Garden and Chipotle. After several years managing he decided to purchase Papapavlo’s 12 year ago in Modesto which was then only half the restaurant that it is today.

“They had been trying to sell the place for several years and they were closing down,” stated Alonso. “Since we took over we quadrupled the numbers at this location here. We redid the recipes that they had. Me, being a chef and a few of the other chefs here went over each dish and we did sampling and tasting and we tried to do it our own way. We changed things around here.”

A few years after purchasing Papapavlo’s they expanded the restaurant purchasing the flower shop that was once next door. Serving up Greek Mediterranean cuisine, a little Italian and a few French dishes, there is something for everyone at the three restaurants.

Over six years ago, Alonso opened another Mediterranean Bistro in Oakdale called Papapolloni. That was after several guests from Papapavlo’s suggested that he consider opening a bistro in Oakdale.

He realized that there were not too many white tablecloth fine dining establishments in Oakdale so he decided to open Papapolloni’s.

According to Alonso, the previous business was a pizza place and had a video store next door.

“I remember when I came to see it, it was like a warehouse,” said Alonso.

“It was nothing like what it is right now. We redid the whole thing inside.”

Some customer favorites from both locations are the lamb chops marinated, seasoned and charbroiled served with seasoned vegetables and rice pilaf, the pistachio crusted salmon topped with lemon caper beurre blanc sauce, served with baby red mashed potatoes and seasoned vegetables, and their casseroles including Moussaka, Spanakopita, and Pastitsio.

They have some healthy options with an assortment of salads including a chopped chicken salad which is favored at all three restaurants, the shrimp and avocado salad, and the seafood salad.

“We don’t use anything pre-made or frozen,” added Alonso regarding the food at all three restaurants. “We stick with everything fresh. It is like cooking at home. It is hard to find places nowadays where they use fresh fish and fresh steaks, fresh chicken. Everything is so quick that they want to do frozen items. We do everything from scratch, our salads, cakes, we do everything here. It is a lot more work to do that but when people know about food and they go out dining once in a while or once a week they can taste the difference.”

The newest restaurant Famiglia offers more Italian dishes like their homemade lasagna, spaghetti Bolognese, pasta primavera, eggplant parmigiana, and pizzas. They also offer steaks like their peppercorn rib-eye with a burgundy mushroom demi-glace sauce, and a filet mignon with a portobello mushroom merlot demi-glace sauce both served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The restaurant was named Famiglia so that the public would know that it is a family establishment.

“We use the best quality steaks,” expressed Alonso. “We do not go cheap.

We get the best. I don’t think anybody can beat us with the steaks and the lamb chops. We try to keep great consistency and quality.”

All three restaurants have the ability to host special events, parties, and they also have catering options for occasions outside the restaurants.

Something that was really important to Alonso was to shop and dine locally. He explained that the restaurant business is not easy and that it takes passion and hard work. Corporations and chains can make it hard for family-owned restaurants to be successful however, Alonso says with support from the city and the community it is possible.

“You need to love what you do,” added Alonso. “There is something different every day.

I feel like I prepared myself before I got into this business.

I think that is the key. I go to work every day in the morning for my family. I do what I do for my family.”

Papapavlo’s is at 1320 Standiford Avenue in Modesto, Papapolloni’s is at 1214 West F Street in Oakdale, and Famiglia Bistro Ristorante is at 2501 McHenry Avenue in Modesto.

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SYSCO: CARING FOR CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES IN CENTRAL VALLEY

By Pete Zahos, VP Human Resources, Sysco Sysco Central California, Inc. has a long history of providing excellent service to our customers and our community. The Modesto facility was originally part of Hoskins Food Products, which was formed in 1938 to process and distribute potato chips to customers in the central San Joaquin Valley by John Hoskins. In 1960, Hoskins Food Products merged with North Pole Foods and later B&L Foodland merged with Major-Hoskins. Sysco acquired Major-Hoskins in 1987, and today employs 350 associates in the Central Valley.

Sysco is committed to care for people, supply products responsibly and protect the planet. Sysco partners with restaurants of every size, from small businesses to multinational chains and strives to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner. Whether the customer is a seasoned veteran of the foodservice industry or an entrepreneur just getting started, Sysco provides industry leading technology for every aspect of their business, including streamlining inventory management and supporting business growth with our menu consulting services. Sysco’s global reach and unrivaled supply chain connect customers with exceptional produce, choice cuts of meat, high quality seafood, fresh dairy, exotic imported items, and more.

Sysco cares for people by giving back and changing lives in the

Come out for a first-of-its-kind in the Central Valley remembrance of the first responders and victims’ families that were impacted by the horrific attacks on our homeland September 11, 2001. Keynote Speaker Chief Kastros lead a team at Ground Zero in New York City for 11 days. Hear from local responders who deployed to the area. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared

by Bill Goulart and support our local veterans.

Keynote Speaker:

Sacramento Metro Fire Battalion

Chief Anthony Kastros

COMMUNITY

Sponsor: Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County

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What:

Patriot Day Memorial Dinner

When:

September 8, 2018 M Social Hour 6:00 PM • Dinner 7:00 PPM

Where:

Stanislaus Veterans Center 3500 Coffee RD Ste 15 Modesto

Dinner:

New York Steaks

Cost:

$40 for Tickets Table Seating for 8 is $300.00 available at the Stanislaus Veterans Center, advance sales will go quickly - limited to 300

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communities where we live and work. As the world’s largest foodservice distributor, Sysco is committed to help in the fight against hunger and make healthy food available where it’s needed most. With the launch of our Nourishing Neighbors program, introduced to support organizations that work to eliminate hunger, assist veterans and provide education in our communities, a portion of each local Sysco Brand case sold is donated to charitable organizations. Sysco Central California has partnered with two of the largest food banks in the Central Valley; Second Harvest Food Bank (San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties) and Central California Food Bank (Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties) to provide support through volunteerism, food and cash donations. Sysco Central California annually hosts the Second Harvest Food Bank’s largest fundraiser, Empty Bowls, in our Modesto facility, which has raised over $150,000 in each of the last three years.

“The heart of Sysco is rooted in passion, which our associates demonstrate in serving our customers and the community,” said Pete Zahos, VP Human Resources. “When it comes to giving back, it just makes sense for Sysco to focus on getting food to people – it’s what we do!”

About Sysco Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 67,000 associates, the company operates approximately 330 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 600,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2018 that ended June 30, 2018, the company generated sales of more than $58 billion. For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www. facebook.com/SyscoCorporation or Twitter at https://twitter.com/ Sysco. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. Investors should also follow us at www.twitter.com/SyscoStock and download the Sysco IR App, available on the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Market.

In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

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MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES

DISNEY INSTITUTE

TO Modesto, California, CA

Modesto Junior College, West Campus, MSR Center • November 1, 2018 • 8:00am - 5:00pm • 209-577-5757

Leadership is not defined by a title – it’s defined by behaviors. At Disney, our leaders consistently align their behaviors with the Company’s values and vision, resulting in a motivated, productive workforce. This program provides insights into the leadership development strategies necessary to create an effective and aligned leadership vision.

Think of this opportunity as the start of your personal leadership journey. Are you ready?

•Identify the values that drive you as a leader •Align your personal and organizational values •Immerse yourself in your leadership vision •Understand the importance of a leadership legacy that inspires others

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

Register Today! Space is Limited. http://www.modchamber.org/event/disney-institute-t Modesto Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a selected sponsor of Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence and wishes to thank its marketing participants: • Modesto Junior College • Modesto Bee • 209 Magazine/MNC As to Disney artwork/properties: © Disney

People On The Move Principal Financial Group® announces Cory Kelly has joined its Modesto Business Center. Cory will serve as Associate Managing Director.

Principal® has been an integral part of the Modesto and surrounding Central Valley communities for over 60 years. Cory joined the Principal Financial Group® in 2015 with more than five years of experience in the financial services industry and 20+ years in business management and professional golf instruction. He is very excited about the opportunity to work with a great team that continues to help growing businesses, individuals, and institutions define, manage and protect wealth in Modesto and surrounding communities.

Cory enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, playing golf, cycling, hunting and fishing.

The Modesto Business Center is located at 301 Banner Court, Suite 1, Modesto, CA 95356. Cory may be reached at 209-527-5210, Ext. 116, kelly.cory@principal.com About Principal® Principal helps people and companies around the world build, protect and advance their financial well-being through retirement, insurance and asset management solutions that fit their lives. Our employees are passionate about helping clients of all income and portfolio sizes achieve their goals – offering innovative ideas, investment expertise and real-life solutions to make financial progress possible. To find out more, visit us at principal.com.

DeSha McLeod appointed to NANOE’s 2018 Board of Governors Washington D.C. – The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) is pleased to announce the appointment of DeSha McLeod to NANOE’s prestigious 2018 Board of Governors.

McLeod has been called upon to refine, improve, and strengthen New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Nonprofit (Second Edition) a new set of governing guidelines that supercharge nonprofit capacity-building.

NANOE National Director, Tracy Ebarb, shared, “DeSha has joined a working group that will peer-review a new set of capacity-building guidelines rooted in principles of moral agency, stewardship, freedom of speech, freedom of peaceful assembly, ethical practice, and transparency that supercharge charity. DeSha is one of society’s guardians who use their expertise to ensure everyone experiences a life worth living.”

NANOE’s Nominations Committee was co-chaired by Bishop Redfern II, Charlotte Berry, Kathleen Robinson and Tracy Ebarb. Nominees were suggested by members of AFP, CFRE, AHP, ASAE, CASE, United Way, National Development Institute, Nonprofit Associations, Industry Associations, and other local and national leaders.

McLeod will be honored alongside fellow Governors March 26-27, 2019 in Charleston, SC at NANOE’s Annual Board of Governors Convention & Expo.

NANOE is our Nation’s only unifying legislative body comprised of Governors nominated from all 50 United States who oversee the codification of guidelines that govern sound charitable practice.

To learn more about NANOE please visit https://NANOE.org

Emanuel Medical Center Names Lani Dickinson Chief Executive Officer Turlock – Emanuel Medical Center has appointed Lani Dickinson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Dickinson has been serving as Interim CEO of Emanuel since March.

A nurse by training, Dickinson brings a wealth of experience to this role. Prior to Emanuel, Dickinson served as the chief nursing executive of Tenet Healthcare’s former Western Region from 2015-2017. Prior to the regional leadership role, she served as the chief operating officer at Lakewood Regional Medical Center and spent many years at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto serving in various leadership roles including chief nursing officer, director of clinical quality improvement, director of patient care services and in several nursing roles.

“Lani has a strong commitment to quality, patient experience and evidence-based best practices,” said Warren Kirk, CEO of Tenet’s Northern California Group. “We are excited to have Lani continue serving as an executive on our team in Northern California. She has shown passion and dedication to providing the highest level quality of care to our patients in the Turlock community and surrounding areas.”

Dickinson earned a bachelor of science in nursing from California State University, Stanislaus and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of San Francisco. She is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and American College of Healthcare Executives.

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

Getting To Know Zachary Riedinger My name is Zachary Riedinger and I work as a sales professional at American Chevrolet in their Commercial and Fleet Department. I started with the company two months ago and I have absolutely enjoyed my time here. I have 6 years of experience in the automotive industry in the Bay Area in both retail and commercial sales. I have worked with several small businesses and major fleet accounts helping them expand and maintain their fleet vehicles.

Before entering in the car industry, I farmed almonds and trained horses. My diverse professional background and strong work ethic has allowed me to grow and establish an understanding for a wide variety of industries. I look forward to working with businesses in the Central Valley to meet their needs and help them grow their business.

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CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES CELEBRATES 32ND ANNUAL EDIBLE EXTRAVAGANZA

By Jessica Irish, Communication & Brand Manager, Center for Human Services Center for Human Services’ Edible Extravaganza is back!

This year, Edible Extravaganza celebrates 32 years as the Central Valley’s mostanticipated food and beverage show. Last year, more than 1,200 people attended this signature event, with this year’s event projected to be just as popular. The 32nd Edible Extravaganza is set for Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Modesto Centre Plaza in Downtown Modesto with First Taste VIP Admission starting at 5 p.m. and general admission starting at 6 p.m.

RETURNING FEATURES: Limited First Taste VIP Admission Tickets for $100. With this special ticket you have the opportunity to get in at 5pm, beat the crowds, and enjoy an exclusive reception!

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anyone else. Plus, they have access to an exclusive reception throughout the evening with special dishes and drinks only available to them.

The doors to the main event will open to the public at 6 p.m. All guests will get to enjoy samplings of signature dishes and wines created by 50 of the area’s best restaurants and wineries including our long-time favorites like Mobile Mixologist, Dust Bowl Brewing Company, Doc’s Q’in Pit Stop, Skewers Kabob House, Greens Market and many more!

Back by popular demand, Edible Extravaganza will also feature Bogart Spirits, Tresetti’s World Caffe and Fuzio Universal Bistro. In addition, local band Cloak and Swagger will perform live music in the courtyard from 7 to 9 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door and can be purchased online at http://www.centerforhumanservices.org/edible, at the Center for Human Services Modesto office at 2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., or by calling our office at 526-1476.

Dancing to the sounds of Cloak and Swagger

Checks, Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card and American Express are accepted. Come enjoy the 32nd Annual Edible Extravaganza, Thursday, September 6th, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Modesto Centre Plaza.

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ABOUT CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES:

5-6 p.m. First Taste VIP Admission guests can access all food and beverage vendors and VIP reception.

As always, Edible Extravaganza is presented by Center for Human Services, a private, local, non-profit agency, celebrating 48 years of service to Central Valley youth and families. Programs operated

by Center for Human Services (CHS) include: shelter programs for homeless youth and young adults - Hutton House and Pathways, Family Resource Centers, Community Counseling Services, Student Assistance Program and more.

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All guests can access courtyard reception with live music provided by Koala and the Golden Boy. 6 p.m. Doors open for main event, all guests have access to all food and beverage vendors.

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If you would like more information on the services CHS provides, please visit our website: www.centerforhumanservices.org. CHS is in the business of changing lives, building futures and helping families.

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Along with support from underwriting sponsors Andreini and Company, Save Mart Supermarkets, Valley First Credit Union, and The Park at Modesto, this year’s event will feature the best restaurants, caterers, bakers, confectioners, vintners, beverage purveyors and local growers that our area has to offer.

The event will feature a courtyard reception for all ticket holders from 5 to 6 p.m. with music provided by Center for Human Services’ own Student Assistance Specialist, Jordan Waters, and his musical group Koala and the Golden Boy. During that hour, First Taste VIP Admission guests get to sample the food and drinks on the main floor before MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I MODCHAMBER.ORG

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MODESTO CHAMBER AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHT BILL ROBINSON, MBA Financial Representative, Principal Securities Registered Representative Ready to focus on your financial goals? I can help.

I joined Principal Financial Group® as a financial representative in March of 2016. Prior to starting my practice, I served in the proprietary higher education field in both administrative and academic roles for more than 17 years.

I have a growing financial services practice in the Stanislaus County area. I offer a wide array of financial services including but not limited to estate and retirement planning, life and disability insurance, and long term care insurance. As a result, I focus in two primary areas. I actively work with small business owners to help them meet their financial needs of growth and preservation of assets. Also, I look to provide service to recent college graduates who have an interest in providing for the needs of their families.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS • Holds Series 6, Series 63 securities registrations • California Life & Health Insurance License

• BA degree in Communication Studies, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA • MBA in Organizational Leadership, Argosy University, San Francisco, CA INTERESTS: • Actively participate in the men’s ministries at Big Valley Grace Community Church, Modesto, CA • I’m a dedicated father to two sons – Nathan and Jordan, with whom I enjoy participating in sports and activities associated with their local Boy Scout troop.

• Member of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and Riverbank Chamber of Commerce.

Huff Gallery Presents Artists Paintings by Tamara Keiper and Rhett Regina Owings will be on exhibit at Carolyn Huff Gallery through November.

She also paints landscapes, still-lifes and murals.

Owings is a retired junior high school art teacher whose own work has focused on the California, Utah and Alaska landscapes, reflecting her concern for the environment.

Perhaps best known for her watercolors, Keiper has lately been working on oil paintings that show the value of the young and the old.

Carolyn Huff Gallery is located at 1224 K St. in downtown Modesto. For more information, contact carolyn@carolynhuff. org or call 209-918-6627.

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The public is invited to attend the artists’ two evening receptions, on Sept. 20 and Oct. 18 from 6-8 pm.

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56th ANNUAL GOOD EGG BREAKFAST October 11, 2018 7:00 a.m. Eggsactly DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom Downtown Modesto 1150 Ninth Street $25 Pre-Sale Per Person $30 at Door Per Person

Marty Jakosa Millennials/Centennials in the Workforce Now what???

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Entertainment Made-to-Order Omelet Modesto Junior College Scholarships 56th Annual Good Egg Award

Presented By: California Poultry Federation Modesto Chamber of Commerce Pacific Egg and Poultry Association Stanislaus County Farm Bureau

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Enclosed is my check for $ ___________ Please send tickets to: Name(s) ________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________________ Phone __________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Return to Modesto Chamber of Commerce, 1114 J Street, Modesto, CA 95354 Phone (209)577-5757 Fax (209)577-2673 No refunds. Tickets will be held at the door for orders received after Friday, September 28, 2018

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Central Valley Community Bank Investment Services

Promotes Vice President, Financial Advisors: Lawless, Velasco, Faust And Welch FRESNO – James M. Ford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Valley Community Bancorp, the parent company of Central Valley Community (Bank), is pleased to announce the promotion of Central Valley Investment Services (CVIS) Vice President, Financial Advisors: Jerry Lawless, Arthur Velasco, Robert Faust and Tim Jerry Lawless, CVIS Vice President, Financial Welch, all of whom previously served as CVIS Advisor - Fresno County Investment Representatives and are responsible for managing existing and developing new client relationships with nondeposit investments in their respective regions.

“The team at CVIS has been providing investment services for the Bank since 1996.

Our experienced team of Financial Advisors are dedicated to each of their client’s success, offering non-deposit investment solutions desired by our customers throughout our growing footprint from the Greater Sacramento Region to the north and Tulare County to the south,” said James M. Ford, President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank.

CVIS Vice President, Financial Advisor Tulare County and Fresno County

A seasoned investment advisor, Lawless has provided investment solutions for the Bank for over 25 years. He manages investment services throughout Fresno County, including the River Park, Herndon and Fowler, Clovis Main and Prather offices. Lawless can be reached directly at (559) 297-6179.

Velasco brings a combined 12 years of experience CVIS Vice President, Financial Advisor in sales and financial advising to his role as Vice President, Financial Advisor. Velasco manages Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Greater investment services throughout Tulare County, Sacramento Counties which encompasses the Floral, Mission Oaks and Exeter offices. Velasco also manages investment services for the Kerman office in Fresno County. Velasco can be reached directly at (559) 625-7368.

About Central Valley Community Bank Central Valley Community Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol CVCY. Central Valley Community Bank, headquartered in Fresno, California, was founded in 1979 and is the sole subsidiary of Central Valley Community Bancorp. Central Valley Community Bank operates full-service offices throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley and Greater Sacramento region. Additionally, the Bank operates Commercial Real Estate Lending, SBA Lending and Agribusiness Lending Departments. The team at Central Valley Investment Services offers securities through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Members of Central Valley Community Bancorp’s and the Bank’s Board of Directors are: Daniel J. Doyle (Chairman), Daniel N. Cunningham (Lead Independent Director), Edwin S. Darden, Jr., F. T. “Tommy” Elliott, IV, Robert “Bob” Flautt, James M. Ford, Gary D. Gall, Steven D. McDonald, Louis McMurray, Karen Musson, and William S. Smittcamp. Sidney B. Cox is Director Emeritus.

More information about Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank can be found at www.cvcb.com. Also, visit Central Valley Community Bank on Twitter and Facebook.

Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Investment Services are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC and are not deposits, not insured by FDIC or any other government agency, not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risk and may lose value.

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Faust brings nearly 30 years of sales, marketing and financial planning experience to his role as Vice President, Financial Advisor. Faust manages investment services throughout Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties, which encompass respectively, the Merced, Modesto, Stockton, Lodi, Cameron Park, Folsom, Roseville, Fair Oaks and Rancho Cordova offices.

Faust can be reached directly at (209) 644-7806.

Welch brings over 25 years of financial services and professional investment management experience to his role as Vice President, Financial Advisor. Welch manages investment services for several offices in Fresno and Madera Counties, including the Fresno Downtown, Fig Garden Village, Madera and Oakhurst offices. Welch can be reached directly at (559) 673-0395 ext.

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Saturday October 6th, 2018 • 6pm Del Rio Country Club 801 Stewart Rd., Modesto Ca

Tickets: $100.00 All proceeds go to support VIPS training & services CVIS Vice President, Financial Advisor Fresno and Madera Counties

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16TH Annual “Tastes Of The Valley” At The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds

Turlock — “Come Grow with Us” as Stanislaus State Agriculture Department and Friends of the Fair Foundation present the 16th annual Tastes of the Valley Wine and Cheese event at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds.

The Tastes of the Valley event will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. with food provided by Hilmar Cheese, as well as a variety of other food vendors and restaurants. The event will also include 20 wineries, as well as an assortment of craft brews that will provide tasting. Tickets to the event are being sold for $50 each; with the proceeds benefiting the Agriculture Studies Program at Stanislaus State and the Stanislaus County Friends of the Fair Foundation. Tickets to the event can be purchased online at www.stancofair.com or at the Fairgrounds office.

"EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FROM THESE STUDENTS CONTINUE TO PROMOTE OUR AREA AND THE AGRICULTURE WITHIN." “The Friends of the Stanislaus County Fair Foundation continues to promote education and agriculture throughout our community and our relationship with California State University, Stanislaus is another example of our accomplishments. Education, leadership and community involvement from these students continue to promote our area and the agriculture within.

We are excited and proud to be a partner of such a great program here in Stanislaus County,” said Matt Cranford, Chief Executive Officer for the Stanislaus County Fair.

Odeh, Professor and Endowed Chair of the Stanislaus State Agriculture Program. “We see this continuing partnership as one that will, not only solidify future funding support for our agriculture students, but continue to be a lasting relationship that will support youth and agriculture activities. What a great opportunity to come together to benefit two important organizations that support Stanislaus County Agriculture.”

The mission of the Agricultural Studies Program is to provide students with an understanding of basic principles governing the production and distribution of agricultural resources; agricultural and environmental resource management; pre- and post-production business and marketing practices; physical, chemical, and biological principles of agro ecosystems; global perspectives on food issues; restorative and sustainable agricultural practices; spatial and quantitative techniques; the social context of agricultural production; and public policy, regulatory, and land use issues.

The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, entertainment, and technology. For more information about the Stanislaus County Fair log onto its website at www. stancofair.com.

Guests will be able to enjoy wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres while participating in a silent and live auction in order to help raise funds for the programs. Those interested in donating items for the auctions and/or would like to purchase tickets, please visit the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds located at 900 N. Broadway.

“Stanislaus State Agriculture is proud to partner once again with the Stanislaus County Friends of the Fair Foundation,” said Dr. Oluwarotimi

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LEADERSHIP OF MODESTO

By Tim Harms, Prime Shine The Leadership Modesto class of 2018-19 is off and running! Their first official event as a group was earlier in August at the kick-off reception held at the Petersen Center downtown. They not only met each other but were introduced to the Day Chairs and Steering Committee volunteers that make this program a 35year success.

The evening started with an introduction by Cecil Russell, CEO of the Modesto Chamber and Board President, Steve Rank. Each Day Chair then spoke about their respective days and some of the memorable locations and guest speakers visited.

New participants introduced themselves and joined in on “getting to know one another” exercises. Excitement and anticipation filled the room as all participants mingled and talked about their personal journeys and what they hope the future will hold for themselves as well as for the entire group.

The evening ended where the class begins…the September retreat in Pacific Grove. The retreat committee shared some of the activities they could expect and gave them an assignment. Small groups were paired to create appetizers and refreshments for the bus trip to the coast. Team building has begun!

The Chamber, the Steering Committee, and all the Day Chairs wish the Class of 2018-19 the best experience yet!

STANISLAUS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Dedicates $900,000 To Strengthen The Local Healthcare Workforce

By Marian Kaanon, CEO Stanislaus Community Foundation Our community’s health outcomes are directly connected to the number of clinicians that are accessible in Stanislaus, among other variables.

And we know that our region faces an ongoing shortage of qualified healthcare professionals, further exacerbating the vast disparities in health outcomes between the Central Valley and the rest of California.

We also recognize that local high school and college students have limited exposure to career pathways in healthcare and experience a lack of opportunity to pursue entry-level medical careers.

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To combat the healthcare provider shortage, we must grow the workforce from within. The Stanislaus Health Careers Fund – established at Stanislaus Community Foundation in 2017 with an initial $2 million gift from DBB Foundation, Inc. – provides critical support to local students at important milestones in their academic path from high school throughout college; ultimately connecting them to post-secondary job opportunities in the region.

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Stanislaus Community Foundation recently announced grants totaling $900,000 from the Stanislaus Health Careers Fund to increase the number of local healthcare professionals in the Central Valley. We worked alongside education and healthcare partners to design a comprehensive funding strategy to support students at critical points along the education pipeline.

Our initial investments from the Stanislaus Health Careers Fund: A $300,000 grant to Stanislaus State to provide current nurses with scholarships to upskill their Associate Degree to a Bachelor’s Degree.

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academic years and also develop a new “Health Careers Navigator” position to coordinate outreach between high schools, community colleges, students and employers to illuminate pathways to health careers across the spectrum.

A $100,000 grant to Stanislaus State, in partnership with Modesto Junior College, to pilot a summer sequential enrollment program to increase the supply of Bachelor’s-prepared nursing professionals in Stanislaus County. This grant will fund scholarships for approximately 24 Modesto Junior College Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) students to pursue nursing degrees in Stanislaus State’s Registered Nursing to Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing (RN-BSN) program. Scholarship awards are designated for low-income and underrepresented students.

To complement these grant awards, Stanislaus Community Foundation reserved $500,000 to establish the Stanislaus Futures - Health Scholars Fund, which provides strategic, needs-based scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing health degrees at Stanislaus State. Stanislaus Community Foundation awarded $45,000 in scholarships to high school graduates in 2018.

Education is a major component in keeping our workforce and our county competitive with other regions throughout California and the west coast.

I commend the leaders of both Stanislaus State and Modesto Junior College for working together to find solutions to this growing issue that could affect thousands of jobs, as well as quality of life, in the coming 10-25 years. We look forward to distributing grants from the Stanislaus Health Careers Fund for years to come.

Round Table® Pizza Wings & Brew In Modesto To Roll Out Red Carpet With Community Appreciation Party MODESTO – Round Table® Pizza Wings & Brew on Pelandale Avenue in Modesto is giving customers the royal treatment. Starting Saturday, September 8, the restaurant known for its freshly made pizza dough and generous gourmet toppings, will hold a community appreciation event to celebrate one year in business. The first 250 guests visiting the store on Saturday, September 8, 2018, will receive a FREE Personal Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (no purchase necessary) and all customers after, will receive a coupon for $10 off an order of $25 or more (valid through September 30, 2018), while supply lasts. Every guest visiting on September 8 will be invited to enter to win free pizza for a year. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. and the winner will be announced on the store’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ RoundTablePizzaPelandaleAveModestoCA/.

The celebration will continue with the following specials weekly throughout September (5 p.m. to 8 p.m., dine-in only): Mondays – 50 percent off any Large or X-Large Pizza at regular menu price.

Tuesdays – Kids eat free with a Kids Personal Pizza.

Wednesdays – Six Classic or Boneless Wings for $2.99 with the purchase of a Large Pizza.

Thursdays – Extended Happy Hour from 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Trivia Night.

their patronage during our first year,” said Kristin Lynch, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Round Table Pizza. “We treat our guests like royalty with delicious food and unparalleled customer service. Join us on September 8 for great deals and some fun!”

Round Table Pizza Wings & Brew is located at 3601 Pelandale Avenue, Suite 101 Modesto, CA 95356. Store Phone Number: 209-702-0855. Store Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Round Table Pizza is known for its made in-store pizza dough, fresh toppings and premium ingredients. In addition to seriously amazing pizza, menu favorites include garlic parmesan twists and wings. For the latest news and fun and games from Round Table Pizza, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Round Table Pizza – www.roundtablepizza.com.

Round Table Pizza was founded by Bill Larson in 1959 in the San Francisco Bay Area to create a place where families could relax and share a superb pizza.

More than fifty years later, Round Table Pizza remains true to its founder’s vision with 440 restaurants across the western United States and the world.

Round Table’s signature tagline, “The Last Honest Pizza”, describes its commitment to quality and authenticity.

Weekday (M-F) Lunch Special (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) – $6.99 Personal Pizza with unlimited toppings.

Happy Hour Everyday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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welcomes Roy Grizzle Roy is a fantastic local talented person bringing over 15 years of business development experience to our team!

His past recruiting experience will also help top talented people with their career plans, right here in the Central Valley.

Call APS at 209.527.7878 to find out how Roy can help you.

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September has two Featured events!

Harvest Luncheon

Location: MJC ACE Ag Pavilion Date: September 14, 2018 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Individual Ticket Price: $25 General Admission Investing in the future of our area’s most prominent industry is the hallmark of this 57th year event. Drawing upwards of 800 attendees, Harvest Luncheon brings national, state and local leaders of agriculture together with community leaders. The lunch features Valley products like Mape’s Ranch tri-tip, beans and locally grown produce. Proceeds from the Harvest Luncheon are used exclusively for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Voss-Berryhill Modesto Junior College Ag Scholarship Program.

Our Harvest Luncheon Sponsorship levels are as follows: Platinum $5,000

Silver $750

Gold $2,500

Table $350

Equipment $1,500

Individual Tickets $25 each

Location: Martin Petersen Event Center Date: September 21, 2018 Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am Individual Tickets: $30 Our 8th Annual event will showcase the new and returning leaders of Modesto City School District, Stanislaus Office of Education, Modesto Junior College, and California State University, Stanislaus. These leaders will be sharing their vision on “Cradle to Career”, the five action teams, and how that model will make a difference for our community, government, and business world.

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Our State of Business & Education Sponsorship levels are as follows:

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Presenting $2,500

Intern $1000

Leader $2,000

Speaker $500

Mentor $1,500

Table $200

Individual ticket $30

To purchase tickets, commit to sponsor, or request more information, please visit www.modchamber.org EVENTS, or call the Modesto Chamber of Commerce office at 209-577-5757~ MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I MODCHAMBER.ORG

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SIERRA VISTA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES: A Commitment To Caring

Provided by the Sierra Vista Staff Sierra Vista Child & Family Services is celebrating 46 years of service to the greater Modesto community and “Improving the quality of life” is exactly what they do! For 46 years Sierra Vista has responded to the needs of our community and has grown from a residential care facility for troubled and abused youth called Therapeutic Homes, Inc. to becoming one of the largest non-profit organizations in the Central Valley.

Sierra Vista provides a full continuum of services covering all aspects of the lives of children and families in our communities.

Those services include: mental health, special education, social skills and anger management training, alcohol and substance abuse treatment, foster care, adoption, residential treatment, ADHD assessment and treatment, school based mental health, school based mentoring (with over 100 mentors), community based counseling and early psychosis to an average of 18,000 children and families each year.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services continuously provides the highest level of care through evidence-based services and has achieved national accreditation by the Joint Commission.

In relation to the current needs of our community, Sierra Vista offers various services that provide children and families with the assistance that meets their specific needs. Their Foster and Adoption programs match children in need of supportive, specialized foster care and adoption with loving stable families.

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As a preventative resource to address and combat homelessness and build stronger families, Sierra Vista has five Family Resource Centers, in Modesto, Hughson, and Waterford, where children and families in the community are provided access to health education, parent education, and programs and services that improve the well-being of a healthy lifestyle.

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The agency also has two non-public schools that serve students whose needs exceed the resources of public education; a FirstStep Program which is a drug and alcohol treatment program for pregnant, postpartum and parenting women and their children; a special program to provide intervention and support to children coping with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Their Adult Community Services Program provides domestic violence and anger management classes (for the batterers).

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These programs are provided for individuals on probation and will soon be provided for incarcerated men and women in the new Sheriff’s Department REACT Center.

To specifically highlight the positive impact that the agency is having within the community, the following data has been compiled from clients within the agency’s (28) different programs: 98% of clients in Children’s Early Intervention Counseling reported that they were very satisfied with the services and there had been a positive change in the child’s and family’s life.

97% of clients in Children’s Outpatient Counseling reported that services improved the life of the child and the functioning of the family.

100% of clients in Homebased Services reported that services improved the functioning of the family and the child’s behavior.

These examples are just a sampling of the (28) programs Sierra Vista dedicates to improving the quality of life in our community.

Sierra Vista collaborates with numerous community based organizations and partners through contracts with the County Department of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, Community Services Agency, Probation, Drug and Alcohol Court and the Stanislaus County Department of Education. Nearly 300 employees work each day to implement Sierra Vista’s Mission Statement, “We strengthen families and communities by transforming lives!”

“As the residents of Stanislaus and Merced Counties continue to struggle with the challenges of poverty, homelessness, addiction and parenting children in these challenging times, we continue to see a growing need for our services. We are adding new services as requested by our various county departments and we are glad we are here to help the children and families requiring those services,” said Judy Kindle, CEO of Sierra Vista Child & Family Services.

If you want to learn more about and/or are interested in how you can support Sierra Vista Child & Family Services, visit www. sierravistacares.org or call 209-523-4573.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Seeks To Aid Veterans

By Richard Hagerty, Stanislaus County Workforce Development Agency The Stanislaus County Workforce Development Agency has undertaken an ambitious “Veteran Employment Assistance Program” for 2018.

The first 18 months of the program is budgeted to spend $291,000 on a planned number of 80 to be served.

The board has commissioned a new Veterans’ Committee to provide input and oversight for this program, geared to assist veterans “with significant barriers to employment.”

Special focus will be on three areas; Advanced Manufacturing: Construction, Healthcare, and Transportation and Logistics. To date the areas of greatest interest and involvement have been Class A Truck Driving and Welding.

Dick Hagerty, a U.S. Navy vet and long time Workforce Board member chairs the committee ably joined by fellow Workforce Development board members Cecil Russell and Kris Helton. Other committee members will be solicited and encouraged to come alongside and provide input.

THE COMMITTEE WAS ALSO KEENLY INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE METHODOLOGY AND THE SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF TRAINING THAT WILL BEST SERVE TO DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS IN THE MOST EXPEDITIOUS TIME FRAME.

The first meeting zeroed in on making certain that training will be in those areas where prospective employment is most needed and most likely to be achieved. The committee was particularly interested in evaluating and pursuing those occupations, such as healthcare, with the greatest potential for immediate and future growth, which will then yield the best opportunity for available jobs.

The committee was also keenly interested in learning the methodology and the specific aspects of training that will best serve to develop marketable skills in the most expeditious time frame.

Representatives from Congressman Denham’s office attended and gave quality input into the program. The committee will be seeking any and all input from other local and regional veterans support agencies.

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When: Thursday, September 27, 2018 Where: 136 Mariposa Rd., Modesto Time: 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM Come visit the Sysco Central Kitchen and meet a couple of their in house chefs!

The first 75 attendees are guaranteed some hot appetizer samples.

An array of appetizers will be available throughout the event.

Bring your business cards and network!

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PRESIDENT’S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE PLATINUM LEVEL E. & J. Gallo Winery Kaiser Permanente Walmart Walmart Neighborhood Market

DIAMOND LEVEL Bank of the West Beard Land & Investment Co. Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc. Doctors Behavioral Health Center-DMC Doctors Medical Center-DMC Frito-Lay Co., Inc. Pacific Southwest Container, Inc. Physician Referral Service-DMC

GOLD LEVEL 5.11, Inc. Crystal Creamery Doubletree by Hilton Modesto Fiscalini Cheese Company HealthSouth Rehabilitation of Modesto Memorial Medical Center Modesto Irrigation District Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball RACOR, Division of Parker Hannifin Corp.

Sysco Central California Inc. Taco Bell

SILVER LEVEL American Chevrolet American Medical Response Aramark Uniform Services

Atherton & Associates, LLP Bank of Stockton Brightwood College California State University, Stanislaus Care One Home Health and Hospice, Inc. Central Sanitary Supply Co. Central Valley Automotive Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Central Valley Nissan Central Valley Specialty Hospital Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Clark Pest Control Cloudy in California COIT Services Inc. Collins Electrical Comcast Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & Silva Del Monte Plant Delta Sierra Beverage English Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Hospital F&M Bank Final Cut Media Flooring Liquidators, Inc. Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC Food Maxx Galletto Ristorante Gianelli Nielsen Gilton Solid Waste Mgmt, Inc. Golden Valley Health Centers

Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. Infiniti of Modesto International Paper Co. Iron Mountain, Inc. JS West & Companies Lewis Capital Advisors Maxx Value Foods Mercer Foods Mocse Credit Union Modesto Toyota O'Brien's Market Oak Valley Community Bank Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Panelized Structures Inc. Pepsi Bottling Group PMZ Real Estate Prime Shine Car Wash Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Rogers Jewelry Co. Round Table Pizza San Joaquin Valley College Save Mart Supermarkets Seven-Up Bottling Co. Smile Shine Family Dental Solecon Industrial Contractors Solid Networks, Inc. Stanislaus Food Products Co. Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Storer Coachways Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Telcion Communications Group

The Eberhardt School of Business The Modesto Bee TSM Insurance & Financial Services Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank US Bank Valley BMW Valley Children's Healthcare Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus Vintage Faire Mall W.H. Breshears, Inc. Warden's Office Furniture Outlet Warden's Office Products Center Wells Fargo Bank Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency Yosemite Meat Co., Inc.

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Rodin Ranch: A Downtown Snackable Delicacy

By Jennifer Konradi, Communications & Marketing, Modesto Chamber Fresh fruit, delicious chocolate covered nuts, homemade almond butter, are only the few things that greet customers as they walk in this homey-country atmosphere in the middle of downtown. Rodin Ranch is open six days a week year-round, sheltered from the heat of the summer.

Owned by sisters Marie and Angie Rodin, their parents, Anthony and Francy Rodin, grow fruits, nuts, tomatoes and melons near the intersection of Claribel and Oakdale roads.

Their oldest sister, Antoinette Rodin, has had a produce stand at that same corner that has helped the name “Rodin” become synonymous with farm-fresh fruits and delectable treats.

Upon entering, the customer is always greeted with a warm hello and a possible suggestion on a savory item. Owner, Marie Rodin, suggested a Kale salad and a fruit bowl (with a side of almond butter … yum!) for a delicious lunch time meal and she was not wrong. Nothing will beat treating yourself with something fresh and locally grown, but also knowing it helps supports a small locally owned business.

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This quaint market located at 10th and J streets, in a 1,600-square-foot space, will satisfy any “not sure what I want” cravings that tend to come up around the middle of the work day. The market offers plenty of dried peaches, mangos, and other fruit, granola, as well as olive oil, jam, fresh fruit bowls prepared daily, and other products.

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Shoppers can get custom-made gift baskets – ideal presents for people who like the guiltless feeling of healthy snacking, as well as enjoy the flavors of Modesto!

The uniqueness and freshness of the market is what attracts customers to continue their guiltless shopping habits.

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If the chocolate covered fruit, addicting corn-nuts, or dried veggie chips does not entice you enough to stop by, the friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff that are ready to help you find what best suits your snackable needs for the day will. The personal touch and the obvious notion that they care about their thriving business as well as the community is what matters the most when it comes to Rodin Ranch.

ALZHEIMER/ DEMENTIA

SUPPORT CENTER, INC. 700 McHenry Ave., Suite B Modesto, CA 95350

209.577.0018

Alzheimer / Dementia Support Center, Inc. (ADSC) focuses on providing much needed support to the primary caregivers of those afflicted with Dementia-related illnesses by offering weekly caregiver support groups and peer counseling.

We proudly present our 6th annual

An Evening To Remember Saturday, November 3rd I 5:00 pm 313 Tokay Avenue, Modesto A fundraiser to keep the doors open!

For more information call 209.577.0018