July Progress 2013 by Modesto Chamber of Commerce

July 2013 Vol. 34 Issue 7 modchamber.org

Beckwith “Checks Up” on Veterinary Hospital:

Healthcare Education Green from the Ground Up Energy Conservation Cover Photo by Studio Warner

Go Green with UCP

3rd Annual State of Education Forum

CONTENTS JULY 2013

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

Vice Chairman, Member Relations Bill Moreno, Fire2Wire Vice Chairman, Events & Special Projects Laura Ward, Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions

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

state of the art medical care to its patients. From our robotically trained physicians, specializing in minimally invasive surgery to ensure a speedy recovery, to the construction of new care centers in Tracy and Turlock, innovation and growth have always been important to us. For us, it’s

COVER STORY Beckwith Veterinary Hospital: Green from the Ground Up

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Go Green To Save Green Awards and Achievements Ask the Expert

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New Member Profiles

NETWORKING & REFERRALS New Chamber Members

Business Before and After Hours

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EDITORIAL 3rd Annual State of Education Forum Go Green With UCP

JHON CASTIBLANCO

Connections are so important in business. Knowing and being known in your industry, as an expert, is the only thing that will help you stand out from the crowd. Being part of the Welcome Team has given me the opportunity to meet new people, get acquainted with businesses and their goals and build a priceless network of people. As the saying goes, “It is not what you know, it is who you know!” The connections that I have made through the Chamber go further than just everyday business. It is a group of people that work together to make our community better for us all. To learn more, contact me, Jhon Castiblanco with ITSolutions|Currie at (209) 846-7650. P

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about developing partnerships to enrich all of our lives.

Chamber Board Perspective

Welcome Corner

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

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Directors Pamela Cullors, Sysco Food Services of Central California Dan Garcia, Tri Counties Bank David Halvorson, American Chevrolet Brad Hawn, CHG Doug Johnson, Reach Business Solutions Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center Steve Madison, STANCO Michael Moradian Jr., Peace of Mind Pest Control Inc. Ron Owen, Bank of the West Chris Ricci, Chris Ricci Presents, Inc. Jim Ridenour, Individual Member Eric Tobias, F&M Bank Ruben Villalobos, The Villalobos Legal Group Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah Amy Wolfe, AgSafe

Publisher: Modesto Chamber of Commerce (209) 577-5757 • info@ModChamber.org

LEADERSHIP Message from the CEO

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Vice Chairman, External Operations Craig Lewis, Prudential California Realty

For us, it’s more than just practicing medicine

What’s happening in Modesto today?

A: Everything!

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO By Chamber CEO Cecil Russell

GOING GREEN MAKES FINANCIAL SENSE

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK By Rikki Keenan, Stanislaus Green Team Coordinator

C H A MBE R BO A R D P E R S P E C T I V E By David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates On the front cover of this month ’s Progress is a photo of the new Beckwith Veter ina r y Hospita l. T he Modesto Chamber had the pleasure of participating in the Grand Opening of this amazing new facilit y. It is absolutely state-ofthe-art design for any environmentally responsible business in our region. Dr. O’Brien has constructed a truly fantastic CECIL RUSSELL home for the expansion of his business. CHAMBER CEO He has a great stor y to tell about his vision and his venture. There are even some elements of the decor that reveal the family side of the O’Brien family: from the break room pinic table that was used as the family dining table when the O’Briens’ were growing up to photos that depict scenes from their youth. We are very fortunate to have a business with the vision and commitment to its craft that Dr. O’Brien has invested in our community. Dr. O’Brien’s environmental efforts are the perfect capstone for this, our “Green” issue. Some local businesses, like Beckwith Veterinary Hospital, are already reaping the benefits of increased eff iciency and lower operating costs that “going green” can provide. Other businesses will have environmental regulations imposed upon them by recent legislation. Either way, the Chamber wants to be a resource in green efficiency, and this was the goal in developing the Chamber’s Stanislaus Green Team. You’ll read more about the Green Team throughout this issue. We continue with our meetings on land use and transportation in pursuit of our goal to help create a vision for a “Pathway to Job Growth and Prosperity.” Meetings have been held with various trade union groups, the Modesto City Council, The Alliance, Young Modestoans for Jobs, Latino Community Roundtable, the NAACP, The Modesto Bee Editorial Board, the Mayor/City Manager of Turlock, the Mayor of Oakdale and the City (of Modesto)/County Liaison Group. Most recently, a discussion with the Ceres, Oakdale, Turlock and Hughson Chambers and Mayors group and the Central Valley Professional Exchange were held, with many more scheduled. The primary mission of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce is to develop and promote initiatives that will help unleash the economic potential of the Greater Modesto Area for the benef it of all of our citizens. The benef its will come from a vibrant, growing economy in the form of more and better paying jobs, a stronger sense of community and a continuously improving quality of life. Our region has the

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components to be an economic engine, but we need to position our area to connect potential new businesses with a positive business environment, infrastructure and a ready work force. We strongly believe that the Greater Modesto Area must become its own growth generator by offering conditions that make our home a magnet for expansion and new business growth. Well thought out plans to create job centers and new functional traff ic corridors in the Greater Modesto Area are critical building blocks in this process. The outcome will be job growth, which will generate the tax revenue necessary to fund initiatives like putting more police off icers and f iremen on our streets and other quality of life issues. The ideas included in the Chamber’s plan can ser ve as a foundation for the City of Modesto General Plan, and these initial recommendations can serve to redef ine Modesto’s vision for the future - a future that includes more jobs and a greater quality of life. In closing, we enjoyed a great kick off to Graff iti Summer that included famous hometown personality George Lucas as the Grand Marshal of the Kiwanis Annual Cruise Parade. There were a record number of vintage cars in the parade and a record number of spectators. We all owe our gratitude to the dedication and hard work of John Sanders and the North Modesto Kiwanis for the huge effort they put in to enable us to celebrate our Graff iti heritage. THANK YOU! P

Becoming “Green Certified” was a business decision we made because it is in line with our firm’s efforts to be a leading business in the community and because it makes economic sense. Proactively making improvements to our business is vital to our company culture and it has reduced utility costs for our offices. It is not only the right thing to do, but it also saves money. DAIVD GIANELLI BOARD MEMBER

The REACON team came to our office and went over a checklist of items that we could implement in order to improve our facility’s environmental footprint. They made some excellent suggestions. The biggest item was the installation of solar panels. With the tax incentives and MID incentives, the panels practically paid for themselves. And with solar installed, we are seeing significantly lower utility costs and we don’t have to worry about rolling blackouts in the hot summer season. This improvement paid for itself in a very short period of time. We installed tinted, double-paned glass and completed a number of electrical and HVAC improvements that are saving us money while making the office more modern and functional. We put occupancy sensors on all our light switches so that the lights turn on when people walk into each area and turn off automatically when they aren’t needed, and we updated to LED lights both inside and outside wherever possible. We started a recycling program and donate the proceeds to a local non-profit organization. We upgraded our plumbing with touch-free and low-flow fixtures to make the facilities more user-friendly and sanitary. We used zero-voc paint, which is better for the environment. It has no odor so we were able to have the work done without losing any work hours.

In 2005, the Stockton Chamber of Commerce launched the f irst Central Valley “Green Team” concept with a goal of reaching businesses not just locally but in all of San Joaquin County. This Green Team program continues to collaboratively search for regional solutions to challenges facing San Joaquin County and their businesses. Simply put, by assisting businesses in “going RIKKI KEENAN green” it not only reduces the company’s cost COORDINATOR of doing business, but it will also help the environment and move the San Joaquin County economy forward. The purpose of the Green Team, is to create a nexus between commerce and the environment, and to enhance the ability of the Chamber to provide services that address economic, environmental and quality of life issues. It was from this valuebased concept that the Stanislaus Green Team was born. Both Green Teams execute collaborative efforts between private businesses, municipal/county solid waste divisions, economic development professionals and the surrounding communities. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Frank Ferral and American Recycling for making the effort to help implement a Green Team in Stanislaus County. It is because of their collaborative effort that the Stanislaus Green Team was designed for success from the beginning. The program has only been in effect for seven months and has already completed eff iciency assessments of 15+ businesses, certif ied one business “Green” and has built a following of 100 + businesses. The Stanislaus Green Team is a perfect example of “Your Chamber at Work.” P

These investments made good business sense because Gianelli & Associates will be in this community for the long-term. We were glad to work with excellent local businesses to implement all of these improvements and we look forward to reaping the rewards. P

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Beckwith Veterinary Hospital: G RE E N FROM THE G ROU N D U P By Justin Souza hen Veterinarian Dr. Michael O’Brien decided to build a new veterinary hospital in Modesto in 2010, he didn’t want to create the typical building. Instead, Dr. O’Brien set off on a project to create an environmentally-responsible office that would be revolutionarily green both during the construction process and throughout a lifetime of use. In August of 2012, the building that Dr. O’Brien dreamed up officially opened its doors as Beckwith Veterinary Hospital. The 15,000 square foot hospital—with its soaring ceilings and gorgeous wood interior—doesn’t immediately look like the kind of space that would be a hallmark of green construction. But the building actually reflects a revolution in the way earthfriendly construction is approached in the Central Valley. Dr. O’Brien’s green priorities are evident everywhere you look, including the incredible water runoff collection system that serves as the heart of a unique low-waste landscape system. From its structural choices engineered to remain low maintenance for generations to come to active solar power generation and much more, Beckwith Veterinary Hospital has truly been built green from the ground up. Built with LEED Principles According to Dr. O’Brien’s son Dr. Chad O’Brien, the whole building was conceived with the guidance of principles from the worldwide LEED movement. The system, which inspires green building practices across more than 135 countries, goes beyond simply encouraging basic practices like recycling. Their respected certification system also awards points for earth-friendly planning which anticipates the way a building will actually be used throughout its lifecycle. Dr. Chad O’Brien said that that he hoped the hospital would earn a Gold certification during its upcoming assessment, which would place Beckwith Veterinary Hospital among the greenest buildings in the country. From day one of construction, the hospital has been destined for high marks. “Whenever we could, we built with recycled materials, and during construction we recycled or reused everything we possibly could instead of sending it to the landfill. Even our office furniture has been made from materials leftover from our building project or reused,” said Dr. Chad O’Brien. Even the chairs gathered around the conference table were reclaimed pieces which date back to the 1940s. The building’s exterior is constructed from 6-inch insulated panels that provide an insulation rating equivalent to R70, or the approximate insulation level used to keep commercial freezers icy on the inside no matter the exterior conditions. “Once you heat or cool this building, the outside temperature doesn’t influence it much,” said Dr. Michael O’Brien. The hospital was also constructed to harvest solar energy in order to offset the use of electricity necessary to do any heating and cooling, as well as

to power the day to day operations of a large-scale veterinary office. “This building is 15,000 square feet and costs less in power than our Maze office, which is a third the size,” added Dr. Chad O’Brien.

collected from rainwater. It keeps our plants very healthy and I know our water usage is way less than it normally would be because of it,” said Dr. O’Brien. “It’s been a really phenomenal system.”

In its upcoming certification assessment, Dr. Michael O’Brien indicated that Beckwith Veterinary Hospital will also benefit from its use of motion-sensor equipped LED lights, widespread utilization of recycled materials—including the hospital’s beautiful redwood ceiling which was made with reclaimed wine vats originally used by Pirrone Vineyards in the 1930s—and their inclusion of employee amenities like a weight room and full service kitchens which can help workers reduce the need to drive in search of lunch each day.

In addition to providing water to the landscaping, the cistern serves as a heatsink for the building’s climate system. “The water in the tank can preheat or cool all of the air that comes into the building. It helps reduce heat loss and makes our air conditioning system much more efficient.”

“It all goes in. Everything we did during the construction and all of the things we added to help during daily use,” said Dr. Michael O’Brien. Revolutionary Technolog y While most of the green building techniques utilized in the hospital’s construction borrow from established LEED technology, Dr. Michael O’Brien said that the building also includes some features that haven’t been done anywhere else in the industry. Efficient water use throughout the building’s lifecycle was a major priority for the hospital. To this end, the construction process included the installation of a 300,000-gallon cistern beneath the parking lot and an EPIC water management system which uses an innovative underground method to passively collect, filter, retain and distribute water for all of the lot’s landscaping. The system, which was devised by Firestone Specialty Products, has previously been used to maintain golf courses in the arid Middle East, but until now the system had never been used in Northern California. “All the water we need to use for irrigation has been

Future Proof “Building something really efficient like this has been in the back of my mind for years,” said Dr. Michael O’Brien. But his plans didn’t end with simply a LEED certification. He said that he knew that the new office would likely be the space that his son would use throughout his career, and he wanted to leave his son a building that wouldn’t need the upkeep of traditional construction. “I wanted to build it in such a way that he won’t have to replace things. I feel like we’ve just eliminated a lot of upkeep costs down the road. It will be less money for Dr. Chad O’Brien to continue to run and to maintain way into the future.” Dr. O’Brien said that the choices which underlie Beckwith Veterinary Hospital aren’t so different than the choices that any other builder would make. “I just looked at all the different costs and figured all the energy and water savings to see what would cost us less in the long haul.” “In the long term, this building will way more than pay for itself,” said Dr. O’Brien, “and that’s the whole idea. There’s no reason we can’t build something that will last a hundred years or more and save us money all along the way.” For this building and the many other local buildings which are sure to be inspired by it, this long haul, green-principled view is what will help build our construction industry— and our whole area— find a greener future. P

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By Chris J. Peterson, Partner, AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing Co-Chair Stanislaus Green Team The Stanislaus Green Team kicked off its inaugural year in January 2013. This team’s primary focus and interest is to help our local business and organizational community save money! We encourage this savings through sound common sense practices that embrace environmental stewardship. This is not a “political” movement and this is not about right or left; this is about businesses right here in Stanislaus County CHRIS J. PETERSON who can learn from each other and a panel of STANISLAUS experts about how to save money by taking GREEN TEAM some common sense steps toward environmental CO-CHAIR stewardship. The legislation is already in place. Assembly Bill 32 already dictates that businesses must take numerous steps to comply with certain environmental standards. Our Chamber and the Stanislaus Green Team would rather the business community learn about how to proactively make these changes from the Chamber, rather than from a knock on the door from a government agency inspector. Part of the work of the Green Team is to take a select group of local business people, called the REACON Team, and travel throughout the county visiting businesses to conduct a free “green” assessment. REACON stands for Recycling, Energy, Air Conservation. By walking through this assessment with local businesses, we are finding

that many are doing some incredible things already that have saved and, in some cases, even made them money. Employees of these businesses are taking these ideas home with them and seeing great results with their home recycling efforts. Join us at a Stanislaus Green Team meeting to find out great ways to use energy more effectively, reduce water consumption, recycle more and remove products from the waste stream. We are bringing people together so they can collaborate on ways to go green in Stanislaus County. This effort is being led by your Modesto Chamber of Commerce. Rikki Keenan is your green champion at the Chamber and will strive to help your business or organization learn the keys to success. You too can see how much money you can save through the Stanislaus Green Team with four easy steps: • Call Rikki at the Chamber (209) 577-5757 and schedule a FREE REACON Assessment Appointment. • Establish a “green champion” at your business or organization, someone who will lead the assessment phase for your company. • Start today by taking steps to: Recycle, Reduce, ReUse – it is not that hard! • Track your results for the ways you are saving money!

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By Becky Quinlan The blue tarp was untied and Modesto’s official arch monument was unveiled, with representatives from the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, the City of Modesto and Estanislao Chapter No. 58 of E Clampus Vitus looking on. The monument, which includes a brief history of the arch, is the final piece of the arch restoration project. The monument reads: “The Modesto arch was erected in 1912 by the Modesto Business Men’s Association, the predecessor to the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The arch was intended to be the centerpiece of Modesto’s growing downtown. A contest was held to decide on the proposed design for the structure as well as the slogan which graces the arch. Final design was submitted by Modesto architect Bernard Joseph. The slogan chosen was ‘Water Wealth Contentment Health.’ Over the years the arch was repainted different colors and the flags were removed. By 2012, it was badly in need of repair. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Modesto, undertook the task of repairing and restoring the arch to its original glory. This huge project was made possible by the donation of time, materials, labor and money from many local individuals and organizations.” On hand at the monument unveiling were Modesto Chamber of Commerce CEO Cecil Russell, Modesto City Manager Greg

Nyhoff, Chamber Board Member Mike Moradian and E Clampus Vitus representatives Don Lucas and Mike Stavrakakis. “The continued commitment to restore and maintain the arch through private donations has been impressive,” said Mike Moradian. “This was a $120,000 project started in early 2012 and it’s fulfilling to see everyone’s hard work pay off.” Lucas and Stavrakakis took part in building the monument, a process that took four months. “Cecil [Russell] wanted to know if we would build the monument and we were glad to help,” said Don Lucas, whose chapter of E Clampus Vitus builds monuments all over Stanislaus and Merced Counties. “ We are grateful for these gentlemen who constructed this monument,” said Greg Nyhoff. “After all these years, we have a restored arch to welcome our citizens and visitors and a monument to tell the story.” Buried near the monument is a time capsule, which will remain undisturbed until 2062. P

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Board Member and Chairman of the Land Use & Transportation Committee, Craig Lewis of Prudential California Realty was the recipient of the “2013 Small Business Advocate of the Year” award, as selected by the California Chamber of Commerce. Lewis was recognized with this prestigious award based on his outstanding advocacy on behalf of the local business community. CalChamber presented the award in Sacramento before more than 200 attendees at the CalChamber Legislative Briefing.

Coit Services announced it will team with the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Coit Services will reward a $50 Coit certificate to anyone making at least a $10 donation to the association. “It’s important that local businesses and citizens support community minded efforts and improvements. It helps keep the community strong,” said Pete Bakker, owner of Coit Services. Coit will also participate in the Stanislaus Heart Walk on September 28 at Modesto Junior College. To learn more about the American Heart Association, please visit www.heart.org.

NAI Benchmark is honored to be presented with the 2012 CoStar Power Broker Award! NAI Benchmark has been selected by CoStar Group, Inc., commercial real estate’s leading internet provider of information, analytics and marketing services, to receive the 2012 CoStar Power Broker Award. This annual award recognizes the top commercial real estate firms by highlighting those individuals and firms who closed the highest transaction volumes in commercial property sales and leases in their respective markets. “The Power Broker Awards are a true testament to the hard work and dedication of all the agents in our team,” said Joe Muratore, principal at NAI Benchmark. “We are honored to be among the top firms in the Stockton/Modesto market.” www.naibenchmark.com Never Boring is a Gold recipient in the 2013 Hermes Creative Awards for their publication, Contentment Health Magazine. The publication’s mission is helping readers find an ideal level of emotional, psychological and physical health right here in Stanislaus County. The international competition recognizes creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. Never Boring, a full service advertising and marketing agency, has been honored with over 280 regional, national and international awards. Visit NeverBoring.com to find out what Never Boring can do for you. P

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Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers will be holding the 3rd annual Crime Stopping Cuisine Food & Wine Taster on Friday, September 20, 2013 f rom 6-9 p.m. at the Martin G. Petersen Event Center, 720 12th St. Sample food and wine f rom local restaurants and participate in a live and silent auction and prize drawing for a 2013 Harley Davidson Seventy Two Motorcycle. Thanks to our sponsor Prime Shine Car Wash for partnering with us this year. Event tickets are $30.00, Harley $100.00. Call (209) 652-0661 or (209) 652-0514 for more information or to purchase tickets. P

{ S M A LL BUSIN ESS SPOTLIG H T } CAL-GREEN RECYCLING Cal-Green Recycling is a full tear-down electronics (e-waste) recycler located in Turlock, CA. We opened our doors in May 2010 in an effort to aid the community in their disposal needs. We offer our services FREE to residents and businesses of Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced and San Joaquin Counties. Our company began when Henry “Hank” Jackson saw a need for disposal of electronics in the Central Valley and applied his background in e-waste disposal and recycling for the Federal Government to make free e-waste disposal available to our community. Cal-Green Recycling is the only full tear-down dismantling facility in Stanislaus, Tuolumne, or Merced Counties. We are a registered MICRO business with the Small Business Administration, are Veteran-owned and operated and are in the process of earning our Responsible Recycling (R2), e-Steward, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. Many people do not realize that information on their discarded electronics can be obtained if you know how to extract it. We use the same hard drive wiping process that the Department of Defense uses to ensure that no information is left behind. We also participate in the California State program for recycling CRT style monitors and televisions (SB-20). At Cal-Green Recycling, our motto is “Saving our Environment one System at a Time!” We participate with schools and non-profit groups in fundraisers and recycling awareness. For more information, please visit our website cal-greenrecycling.com or call us at (209) 668-1738. P

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers

recently appointed Carla Castro as its Executive Director. Car la has been in Law Enforcement for 32 years and recently retired f rom the Modesto Police Department. She started the program eight years ago and it now boasts 351 fugitives captured and $47,000 in rewards paid in Stanislaus County. She believes CARLA CASTRO that Crime Stoppers in Stanislaus County is successful due to the community involvement and the support of law enforcement. For more information on the program, call (209) 572-9548 or visit www.stancrimetips.org.

PMZ Real Estate welcomes Brian Velthoen, owner of Velthoen Associates Commercial Brokers; Rob Sauser; Cyndi Campbell and Glee Williams to the PMZ Family. Michael Zagaris, PMZ CEO, said, “We are thrilled to be welcoming such a brilliant group of people. I know they will be a tremendous asset to not only our commercial division, but to our entire company.” Velthoen and associates bring 70 years of industry knowledge to the table. They’ve built one of the leading commercial real estate firms in Stanislaus County. For more information, please call (209) 527-2010. P JULY

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ENERGY CONSERVATION By Mike Zweifel, Modesto Irrigation District

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BEFORE & AFTER HOURS

Business Before Hours hosted by: IT Solutions|Currie

Business After Hours held in conjunction with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Business To Business Trade Show.

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Buisness To Business Trade Show

Whether at home or in your business, the first step in controlling your energy costs is to understand where and how much energy is being used. For most consumers, space conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, lighting and appliances make up the majority of energy use, and conservation efforts should be focused on these end uses. MIKE ZWEIFEL In most cases, new technology makes it possible to halve the operating costs (double the efficiency) of these end uses if they are more than 8-15 years old. A wealth of information is no farther than the website of your energy provider. In addition to useful tips on conservation techniques and strategies, you will likely find information about rebate incentives that can help defray the costs of efficiency upgrades.

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The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) has a variety of programs to assist customers who desire to “green up” and reduce energy costs. A visit to the MID website at www.mid.org is a great place to start your quest to get green and save some “green” in the process!

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1801 Tully Road, Suite E, Modesto, CA 95350 ITSolutions|Currie has been keeping computers running smoothly at small and medium businesses, government agencies, education and healthcare organizations since 1979. We are the oldest and most experienced computer and systems provider in the Central Valley. Additionally, our services include personal computer repair in your home or our repair department. Our primary service areas are Modesto, Salida, Sonora, Tracy, Merced, Stockton, Manteca, Turlock and Lodi.

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The June Business After Hours was held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Business To Business Trade Show. Over 70 exhibitors and 350 additional attendees took advantage of the opportunity to network and make new connections throughout the business community.

Mike Zweifel is a Major Account Representative for the Modesto Irrigation District. He also administers the MID’s Photovoltaic (Solar) incentive program. He can be contacted at (209) 577-2310. P

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The actual class day began with a tour of the jail in Downtown Modesto, where we were able to see where the inmates are processed into the facility, where they spend their days and where the inmates exercise. One of the interesting parts of this day was to learn that the keys to navigate the jail are just like those in the movies. They look like large skeleton keys.

After our tour, we had a lunchtime conversation with representatives of the four agencies listed above. We were provided with a great explanation and developed a good understanding of how the agencies interact. We were then led on a tour of the Juvenile Hall Facility. Minors here participate in a full academic schedule each day of the week, which also includes a physical education component.

This was followed by a visit to the Modesto Police Department, where we learned about witness statements and how 20 people can see the same thing and describe very different observations. The witness statements were taken after an argument in the police lobby was staged by Lieutenant Gonzalez. We were able to have a great talk with the new Chief of Police, Galen Carroll. We were also able

The day finished at the Fire Training Facility, where we received a presentation on the department and what takes place at the facility. We then saw how the fire truck and fire engine work together to put out fires. This day gave us a behind the scenes, insightful look into the agencies and their hard working people, who work each day to keep Modesto and its surrounding areas safe. P

Our next stop was the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center which also houses inmates in Stanislaus County. The tour included the intake area and the pods in the facility. The pods are common areas that are surrounded with inmate cells. At this facility, we received an exciting demonstration from the Emergency Response Team for the jail facilities. This group uses non-lethal force to neutralize dangerous situations within the facilities.

Iridology Reflexology Flower Essence Herbal Therapies Herbal Nutrition Health Assessments Muscle Response Testing

On Friday, June 7th the Leadership Modesto Class of 2013 gathered for our last day of education, learning and fun. The topic of the day was Business, Commerce and Agriculture. Modesto is home to a number of examples of such, so we were in for a busy day. We gathered at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce for a light breakfast and to review the goals of the day. This was to be our final day, so there were mixed emotions, but as always we were thrilled to be together. Our agenda for the day included a visit to Crystal Creamery, Duarte Nursery and Frito Lay! What wonderful examples of Modesto feeding the USA. In typical Leadership Modesto style, we boarded a Storer Bus to transport us to Crystal Creamery on K Street. We were asked to remove our jewelry and wear Crystal Creamery white lab coats and hair/beard nets. We learned that the plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fresh local milk is arriving all day and night and is processed into ice cream, milk, butter, sour cream, cottage cheese and other products. These items are made right here in Modesto and are shipped all over the USA and beyond. We saw cottage cheese being made, as well as milk, chocolate milk and ice cream. We were treated to vanilla ice cream right off the production line...AMAZING!!! Who doesn’t love ice cream at 10 a.m.? We got back on the bus and traveled to Duarte Nursery. We arrived in time for lunch provided by American Recycling and Greens Market. We learned about recycling in a plant/production setting with the goal being to reduce by-product to as little waste as possible. The Duarte Family has been living and working at their location in Hughson for almost 100 years. Starting as farmers on 38 acres, they now have about 220 acres. Duarte Nursery provides rootstock in the form of grape vines and Course Name K-12 Classroom Technology Boot Camp – Forge Integration The Power of Decision–Making – SinglePoint Outsourcing, Inc. To register for all SinglePoint Outsourcing, Inc. classes call (559) 625-4800

nut trees to local farmers. They also have citrus trees and berry vines that you and I can purchase locally. Many of us know this location for the lovely, red holiday poinsettias that we enjoy each year. We learned that this is a very small part of the operation, but that it helps provide year-round employment to the nursery staff. Special thanks to Jeff Duarte for taking time out of his busy day to educate us on almond trees and grapevines. We then boarded the bus to Frito Lay. We were welcomed with snacks and facts about Modesto Frito Lay. This plant operates around the clock, seven days a week! Modesto Frito Lay has an outstanding record of accomplishments, and it is evident that Modesto team members take pride in what they do. Solar power is being tapped at Frito Lay and the sunny days here in Modesto help to cook Sun Chips. Potatoes from the Stockton area arrive at one end of the plant and 24 hours later Lays potato chips are loaded on Frito Lay trucks for delivery to local stores. We learned about Modesto’s role in food production and how the world enjoys what is produced. These operations provide opportunity for jobs, growth, development and expansion. It was an educational and enlightening day. We arrived back to Downtown Modesto to dodge barricades and see the gathering of classic cars for the June 7th Graffiti Cruise Parade. We had a great day during which we were able to see the inside operations of three major businesses in the area. We will think about this experience as we consume or see these items in the local markets and beyond. We, the 31st graduating class of Leadership Modesto, would like to thank the facilitators for the day and thank the many facilitators who have made this program the outstanding learning experience it has been. This past year has allowed us to grow and expand, to enjoy our local skills, talents and know more about the great place we call home. Thank you from Leadership Modesto Class of 2013. P

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For the Leadership Modesto class members, Public Safety Day started weeks before our scheduled day of May 10, 2013. It began with ridealongs with the Stanislaus County Sheriffs’ Department; Modesto Police Department; Stanislaus Consolidated Fire and/or the Modesto Regional Fire Department. This allows the class to have a firsthand experience of what our public safety personnel see each and every day.

Members $199.00 Non-Members $249.00

Ask Questions • Listen effectively to uncover additional, hidden objectives. • Compete with a prospect’s current supplier using the “educate” method. • Ask evaluative questions. *All Chamber University courses are provided at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, unless otherwise noted; call the Chamber to register: (209) 577-5757. JULY

How Do You Get NoticeD bY As the Chamber continues on its educational mission of “Building Bridges for Tomorrow’s Workforce,” we encourage the business community to become “Invested, Informed and Inspired.” Join us on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 as we outline how your educational dollars are being spent locally, the impact education funding has on our community and how funding loss affects local business. We will demystify Proposition 30, covering the effects this plan will have on our local educational system. The “State of Education: Building Bridges for Tomorrow’s Workforce” objective is to connect education and business, allowing an educated workforce to find desirable local jobs. This is made possible via mentoring, internships and partnering initiatives.

We invite you to join us for breakfast and become “Invested, Informed and Inspired.” Tickets are on sale now at www.modchamber.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information call Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 or email efacanha@modchamber.org. P

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State of Education Forum

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August 28, 2013 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

We will see and hear from Modesto students about their programs, successes and ultimate education-related goals. Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools Tom Changnon will introduce Stanislaus County Office of Education’s new initiative, “Destination Graduation.”

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RIKKI KEENAN COORDINATOR

The State of California leads the nation in energy efficiency standards and plays a lead role in environmental protection. Ironically, California is also the 12th largest emitter of carbon worldwide. The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, or AB 32, calls for an ambitious but achievable reduction in California’s carbon footprint. The primary goal is to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. On a per-capita basis, that means reducing annual emissions of 14 tons of carbon dioxide for every man, woman and child in California down to about 10 tons per person by 2020.

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce adopted the Stanislaus Green Team program so that Stanislaus County businesses could join forces and network resources to implement green initiatives, and save money while doing it. The plan for change falls on us as individuals and business leaders to focus on adopting new business and lifestyle practices that will reduce our impact on the environment. Although the climate changes naturally on its own, humans certainly contribute to the pollution of the environment. More and more people are wondering how they can help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. While change will not happen overnight, here are some steps that you and your business can take to help reduce our Stanislaus County footprint.

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• Buy locally. Shipping burns fuel. A 5-pound package shipped by air across the country creates 12 pounds of CO2 (3½ pounds if shipped by truck). • Eat locally. Fruit and vegetables in supermarkets are often shipped or flown from distant countries, even if they can easily be grown locally. This requires the burning of fossil fuels for transport, and in our fertile valley you can’t get better quality than locally grown produce. • Enable power management.Power management will shut down your computer and monitor when not in use.

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• Print less. Consider saving a file on your computer, in a flash drive or emailing it rather than printing unneeded copies. • Print double-sided. Another way to save paper. • Carpool, transit or bike to work. Even if it is just a few times per week. • Turn ‘em off. Only use the lights you need. Install auto-sensors that will turn lights off automatically. P

Green Team Meeting

Thursday, July 18, 2013 Kirk Lindsey Center 1020 10th Street, Suite 102, Modesto, CA (Across from Brenden Theater)

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LAND OF OPPORTUNITY ...a series spotlighting entrepreneurial achievement

Rodney J. DeHart DEHART: GREENHART - THE GREEN ENERGY SOLUTION When was your company founded? How did it begin? My father Rod saw a huge opportunity in the Home Performance Industry, because a large portion of a home’s energy consumption comes from the mechanical equipment which was already a part of DeHart Inc.’s core business. RODNEY J. DEHART In 2012, we decided to create our own home performance company. Greenhart is a B licensed contractor that facilitates all portions of home performance contracting, as well as provides all the processing of rebates and financing. How many employees do you have? Are there any other family members involved and if yes, what are their roles? My brother-in-law, Steven Litt and I do all the sales, estimating, consulting and project management for Greenhart. We get a lot of assistance from DeHart Inc. who is essentially our main sub-contractor.

the key components that have driven the success of such a wonderful business. I think we do our best to innovate as the times change without ever forgetting the basics that have made us successful. Taking care of our community, customers, employees and vendors is more important to us than anything else. We don’t ever want to get away from that in anything we do. What are some of the accomplishments of which you are particularly proud? I am proud that we not only made it through some very difficult economic times, we came out much stronger than we were before. It has given us an opportunity to fine-tune a lot of areas by expanding service offerings, operating more efficiently and diversifying. The biggest accomplishment has been getting The Greenhart Company launched and moving forward while having an economic barrier in our way. The future for DeHart Inc. and Greenhart looks very exciting. What do you like about your job? Almost everything! The most rewarding part is offering homeowners practical solutions to problems within their homes. To see someone’s energy bills get reduced by 40% and knowing that they have a safe and comfortable home for their family to live in is very rewarding.

What have you done in your professional career that has led you to where you are now? Steven has a sales and project management background. I have a Construction Management degree from CSU Chico and a background in project management. We both have spent the past 3 years selling HVAC equipment for DeHart Inc. All of these past experiences have helped us excel as home performance contractors. The amount of education, training and certifications we invested in over the past decade are now starting to pay off.

Do you participate in any community outreach efforts or clubs? We have always been and will continue to be very involved in this community. Greenhart is a REACON member of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s Stanislaus Green Team. We offer free energy assessments to local business using different types of industry professionals. I am also a graduate of the 2013 Leadership Modesto Class. We own and operate DeHart Technical School to provide comprehensive HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical training to the local community. We are always looking for opportunities to give back to the community we live and do business in.

Are you originally from this area? If not, where are you from and how did you come to the area? I grew up working in DeHart Inc. and have always had a huge passion for the industry. I left the Central Valley for college and then after graduation returned here to come to work. Steven is originally from Minnesota; his past career brought him out to the Bay Area and eventually the Central Valley, where he came to work at DeHart Inc. in 2010.

What do you like about doing business in the Modesto community and why do you think this is the Land of Opportunity? Our Land of Opportunity is just that, I have never seen another community that has so many people that care so much and love living where they do. It’s the people that make Modesto and Stanislaus County so great. There are so many people and businesses here that love and care about this community. We can’t ever forget what a great community we live in.

Do you have any particular history that has contributed to helping you achieve your goals? DeHart Inc. has been a success for nearly 70 years. We don’t ever want to forget Prime Shine Car Wash is proud to present The Land of Opportunity. Each month this series provides a forum in which to showcase the entrepreneurial achievements of a Stanislaus County business owner. Prime Shine Car Wash is proud to recognize the entrepreneurʼs ability to overcome obstacles and to honor their successes in their industry and in the community.

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UCP of Stanislaus County is going green for a cleaner environment and a cleaner community. The “Go Green with UCP” program provides employment training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In addition, the program helps divert waste from landfills and provides a cost-effective recycling solution for your business.

The Go Green with UCP recycling program’s work crews consist of people with disabilities under the supervision of a job coach. The work crews pick up recyclables from various businesses in the community and take it back to UCP’s warehouse to be sorted. The sorted recyclable materials are then placed into wheeled bins provided by American Recycling and picked up on a weekly basis. The training provided to the individuals with disabilities is similar to the type of training being provided in other recycling centers. This process prepares the individuals for integrated employment in the community.

Services Programs. The accumulated donation of recyclable materials may be eligible for tax deductions. See your tax professional for more information. Go Green with UCP will provide a donation letter at the end of the year. Go Green with UCP is a Certified Community Service Program through Cal Recycle, the state of California’s Beverage Container Certification and Registration Branch. For more information on the Go Green with UCP Program, please contact United Cerebral Palsy: Ignacio Chavez at ichavez@upcstan.org or (209) 577-2122. The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of persons with disabilities. P

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C A N D I D AT E WORKS HOP Saturday, July 13, 2013

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BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS:

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing Location: 2813 Coffee Road, Bldg A Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Society for Handicapped Children & Adults Location: 1129 8th Street, Ste 101 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

STANISLAUS GREEN

CANDIDATE WORKSHOP

Modesto Chamber Location: 1114 J Street Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

STANISLAUS GREEN

TEAM MEETING

Location: Kirk Lindsey Center, 1020 10th Street Plaza Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:

Solid Networks Location: 5686 Pirrone Road, Salida Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

TEAM MEETING

Location: Kirk Lindsey Center, 1020 10th Street Plaza Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS:

Johnson & Associates, CPA’s Inc. Location: 631 15th Street Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

STATE OF

EDUCATION FORUM

Location: Martin Petersen Event Center 720 12th Street Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

This workshop is designed for those leaders with a serious interest in running for elected office in the November 2013 election or beyond. The free workshop will cover topics including using social media as a campaign tool, preparing for question answering and candidate forums, campaign fundraising and FPPC reporting. Register online at www. modchamber.org or by calling Modesto Chamber of Commerce at (209) 577-5757. Modesto Chamber of Commerce 1114 J. Street in Modesto 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Making a DIFFERENCE one family at a time!

- No-cost and low-cost healthcare coverage - Hundreds of primary care physicians and specialists - Easy access to your personal doctor - Choice of hospitals and pharmacies

THE BUCK HERE. Shop Local. Members of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce are eligible for greatly discounted rates on the following media outlets. • Radio commercials on the top stations in the market KATM, KHKK, KHOP, KWIN, KESP, KJSN, KFIV, KMRQ, KOSO and KRVR. • TV commercials on major networks through Comcast

- Local and nationwide emergency care - Free 24/7 advice nurse - Serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties Eligibility guidelines apply and may be based in part on household income. Plan availability varies by county.

• Newspaper space in the Modesto Bee

Your message will be included in commercials produced by The Modesto Chamber

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of Commerce and certain restrictions apply. Production services are also available at reduced rates. Don’t pass up this opportunity to be part of a campaign to educate the public on the importance of shopping locally and gain exposure for your business at a fraction of the usual cost.

Please call Warren Groeschel at (209) 526-9136 for more information.

MODESTO MEANS BUSINESS 1114 J Street • Modesto, CA 95354 • (209) 577-5757 • modchamber.org

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Members can:

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