Progress June 2018

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MEASURE L FOR STANISLAUS

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman

Steven Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc.

Chairman-Elect

Thomas Reeves, City of Modesto

Measure L Dollars are Working for Stanislaus County

Past Chairman

Vice Chairman, Internal Operations

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DIRECTORS

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Eric Tobias, F&M Bank

Vice Chairman, External Operations Stephen Madison, STANCO

Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum,CPA 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. Michael Moradian, Peace of Mind Pest Control & Home Inspections Kathy 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.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

By Cecil Russell, Chamber President and CEO June is a very special month for Modesto. We start the month by celebrating our heritage with the North Modesto Kiwanis presenting their 20th year of the American Graffiti car parade and festival. The event kicks off June 8, starting downtown at 6:30 p.m. If you have not witnessed this spectacular display of over 1,200 vintage cars, you need to mark your calendar and join thousands as they line the streets to enjoy and share in the history of the car culture that started in the 1950s and 1960s.

June 11 at 6 p.m. The class of 2017 provided the funding for the musical crosswalks in front of the Gallo Center for the Arts and the class of 2016 provided funding to the city of Modesto for the landscaping of the parking bump outs on 10th Street. We are very proud that our Leadership classes have undertaken these projects.

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The following two days, the cars will be on display at Muni Golf Course, next to John Thurman Field. The North Modesto Kiwanis have raised over $130,000 each year to support local children’s charities. This is possible because all people involved are volunteers. These events are very family friendly and kick off several Graffiti Summer happenings all summer long that will bring smiles to both young and old.

MoBand starts their summer series of music with free concerts at Graceda Park, starting on June 7 through July 12. Gallo Center for the Arts has Frankie Avalon performing on June 10. Grease the musical will be June 16, 17, 22 and Jersey Boys the musical will be June 22 and 23. These are great shows and they tie in well with Graffiti Summer in Modesto. There are many restaurants that will also feature music throughout the summer.

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Be sure to support our Modesto Nuts, winner of the 2017 California League Championship, all summer long. This is great family entertainment and very affordable.

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The June election will decide who will represent us in the offices of District Attorney, County Sheriff, County Superintendent of Schools, County Supervisors [two races], Superior Court Judges, Assembly race, and who will be in the race for our Congressional District.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

BY PHIL LAN, VALLEYWORX AND BAY VALLEY TECH

ATTENDED STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM MEETING

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The Modesto Chamber’s Leadership Modesto class of 2018 is following in the footsteps of the last couple of classes by supporting and funding a civic pride project in Graceada Park. The project is to purchase and install a new playground for young children, as well as provide access to children with special needs. The ribbon cutting for this project will be on

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THE AMERICAN GRAFFITI PARADE Downtown Modesto** 5:30 p.m.

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 12 p.m.

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STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 9 a.m.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 7:30 a.m.

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STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 9 a.m.

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL MEETING Modesto Chamber of Commerce** 12 p.m.

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COVER STORY

MEASURE L DOLLARS ARE WORKING FOR STANISLAUS COUNTY BY: MATT MACHADO, PE, LS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

On Nov. 8, 2016, Stanislaus County residents voted overwhelmingly to approve Measure L, a special 25-year, onehalf cent sales tax increase designated for the sole purpose of local transportation improvement projects and programs. The ballot measure included an Expenditure Plan developed by the Stanislaus Council of Governments based on extensive public outreach asking residents to identify their priorities for future transportation programs and projects. The Plan committed 50 percent of the new tax exclusively for repair and maintenance of Local Streets and Roads—the absolute highest priority for

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voters. Tax collection began on Apr. 1, 2017 bringing in more than $1.7 million for Stanislaus County’s local road repairs.

Measure L is expected to generate $960,300,000 over the next 25 years with the distribution of funds to local agencies based upon the amount of sales tax each agency generates, with a base floor amount for the smallest cities. Stanislaus County’s share is approximately 27 percent or $259,088,940 over the life of the program. The County’s share of the revenue is broken down as follows:

PERCENT OF TOTAL

TOTAL COUNTY SHARE

ANNUAL SHARE

LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS

50%

$129,544,470

$5,181,779

REGIONAL PROJECTS

28%

$72,544,903

$2,901,796

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

10%

$25,908,894

$1,036,356

BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN

5%

$12,954,447

$518,178

OTHER:

7%

30% POINT TO POINT

$5,440,868

$217,635

30% COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

$5,440,868

$217,635

20% TRANSIT

$3,627,245

$145,090

20% RAIL

$3,627,245

$145,090

$259,088,940

$10,363,558

100%

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COVER STORY The County’s first project completed in the summer of 2017 was the slurry sealing of about 80 percent of Salida’s streets, a total cost of $1.7 million, with $1.5 million coming from Measure L. The second project in 2017 was the application of chip seal maintenance during the months of July, August, and September 2017 to various sites within the County (i.e. rural roads south and west of Oakdale, east of Turlock, and south of Riverbank), 85 miles total, with a cost of $1.5 million, $700,000 coming from Measure L.

The bill is accompanied by ACA 5 (Frazier), which provides constitutional protections for revenues. ACA 5, Prop 69, will go to voters for approval in June 2018.

SB1 Projects for 2018: • Warnerville Road and Bentley Road Reconstruct • Mitchell Road Glare Screen Replacement • 9th Street Pavement Rehabilitation: Pecos to the Tuolumne River • Crows Landing Road Reconstruct: SR99 to 7th

Additionally, design has been started for two sidewalk projects.

The first project constructs sidewalks in the area of Hanshaw Middle School and Bret Harte Elementary school, along Butte Avenue and Glenn Avenue. The second project will construct sidewalks in the area of Kirschen Elemenary School and Robertson Road Elementary School, along Robertson Road and south to the new soccer sports fields

ADDITIONAL MEASURE L PROJECTS FOR 2018:

Street SB1 Projects for 2019: • Keyes Rd over TID Canal Bridge Replacement • Quincy Road over TID Lat 3 Bridge Replacement • Tim Bell Road - Roadway Project • Cooperstown Road – Roadway Project • Crows Landing Road – Profile Raise (Catfish Camp to 1200’ west) • Eastin Road Low Water Crossing Elimination (Bridge / Culvert over Orestimba) • Albers Road – Pavement Rehab (C – limits)

• 2018 Pavement Preservation: Hickman, Empire, portion of W. Modesto, portion of N. Modesto – 15 miles total

• Paradise Road – Pavement Rehab (C – C) • Crows Landing Road – Pavement Rehab (H – W)

• 2018 Conventional Chip Seal

• Mitchell Road – Pavement Rehab (132-river)

• Salida ADA Curb Ramp Project

• Tenaya Drive – Pavement Rehab (limits to Riverside)

• Measure L Sidewalk Projects

• Garner Road – Pavement Rehab (132 to Leckron)

• Geer Road / Santa Fe Signal Project

• Faith Home Road – Pavement Rehab (Levine to

• Geer Road / Whitmore Signal Project • Crows Landing Bridge Replacement

County limit) • J59 – Pavement Rehab (132- Tuolumne line) • Bradbury Road – Pavement Rehab (County limit to

ADDITIONAL MEASURE L PROJECTS FOR 2019:

Crows Landing) • Sisk Road – Pavement Rehab (Green Leaf – Kiernan)

• 2019 Pavement Preservation • Carpenter Road / Whitmore Signal Project • Crows Landing Road / Grayson Signal Project • Hickman Road Bridge Replacement

Over the next 25 years, our scheduled road maintenance includes 3,085 miles of chip seal, 845 miles of slurry seal, 325 miles of asphalt overlay, and 50 miles of reconstruction which will occur throughout the County. During the first year of the Plan, 32 miles of slurry seal and 83 miles of chip seal will be performed.

Measure L is a great boost for our local roads and economy, but it’s not enough to get everything we need done. The California Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 (SB1) on Apr. 6, 2017, raising gas taxes and vehicle fees in hopes of generating billions of dollars annually to fix, improve, and maintain state and local roads.

Governor Brown signed this historic legislation on Apr. 28, 2017.

SB1 tax increases took effect Nov. 1, 2017 and new vehicle registration fees began Jan. 1, 2018. Fees on zero-emission vehicles will take effect July 1, 2020. SB1 will raise a projected $5.24 billion annually.

The County would like to encourage voters to get the facts on SB1 and its importance to our local communities. Please visit the State’s website www.rebuildingca.ca.gov.

The next article on Measure L Expenditure will be focused specifically on Modesto City. *Matt is sadly leaving us for a new opportunity in Santa Cruz County. Wishing him all the best luck.

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JOIN US AS WE REJUVENATE THE STANISLAUS GREEN TEAM

By Jennifer Konradi 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 professionals, 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. In November 2012, the Chamber started this program by collaboratively searching for regional solutions to challenges facing Stanislaus County and their businesses with regards to assembly bill A32.

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

The speakers for the next scheduled meeting are listed.

CATHERINE CRISP Catherine Crisp has over five years of experience in the clean energy sector, specializing in project implementation and business development. As a member of CSE’s Distributed Energy Resources, Technology Integration team, Catherine works closely with businesses, property owners, local governments, and contractors to understand barriers and identify opportunities for solutions that lead to energy savings in the building sector.

Catherine is currently supporting a project focused on the development of a skilled workforce to install, commission, operate, and maintain automated demand response technologies.

ARA KRIKORIAN, MBAVP OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT “Very few companies in the solar-energy industry provide the level of integrity, service, and products as does Solar Optimum,” says Ara Krikorian, Solar Optimum’s Vice President of Commercial Development. “From the top down, the company’s corporate culture is based on client satisfaction and value.”

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A 15-year veteran of the renewables/alternative energy industry— who includes three years of quality-systems management on his resume—Ara has an intimate, first-hand understanding and appreciation for the way Solar Optimum conducts its business.

In his role at Solar Optimum, Ara is responsible for expediting the rapid growth of the company’s commercial division and managing its corporate strategy; overseeing strategic partnerships and accounts; as well as handling quality control, business development, sales, marketing, personnel, estimating, and technologies.

Ara brings leadership and an extensive range of executive experience to Solar Optimum, the breadth of which has spanned an array of industries, corporations and causes. While he has a deep background in the hard-sciences—and an already successful career in business development and marketing—Ara possesses the uniquely holistic business acumen necessary to deliver successful results. This is evident in the 30 megawatts of power he has been directly responsible for selling over the course of his career—not to mention, the impressive scope of solar commercial projects that include San Francisco International Airport, Intuit, Westfield, various CA Central Valley farms/growers, and Pitzer College.

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Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Ara earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Loyola Marymount University, and his Master of Business Administration from The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. | P

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A SAFE DAY WITH THE LAW!

By Chris Adams This month, Leadership Modesto was able to participate in Public Safety Day. Day Chair Vicki Bauman packed in one of the best and most rewarding days yet! We started our day at the Modesto Police Department. Lt. Ivan Valencia and Lt. Martha Delgado set up drone and SWAT demonstrations, a tour of the Real Time Crime Center, and a panel discussion with Modesto PD, Modesto Fire, and Stanislaus Consolidated Fire. Some of the class even had an opportunity to run through the Force Options Simulator, a training tool used by Law Enforcement for scenario based training in front of a screen you can interact with, and make decisions to use force. It was an eye-opening experience!

We made our way to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office where we were met by Sheriff Christianson. Sheriff Christianson showed us the department’s helicopter, bomb squad, and set up a K9 demonstration. We then had the opportunity to take a tour of the new jail facility and see a demonstration by the CERT Team, which is basically SWAT for the jail. Very impressive! We wrapped

up our time at the Sheriff’s Office with lunch and a one on one with the Sheriff talking about successes and challenges facing law enforcement today.

After lunch, we made our way to Juvenile Hall to meet with Director Steve Jackson. We were able to take a tour of the entire facility, and were able to see many of the programs designed to help juvenile inmates be successful once they are released. We were most impressed by the library that has been established inside the hall!

We wrapped our day by heading to the Fire Training Center on Blue Gum to meet with Captain Michael Shockey. Michael gave us the down and dirty on fire service and training. We then had the opportunity to learn the latest CPR tactics. We closed it down with a demonstration from Modesto Truck 1 from Modesto Fire Station 1 showing us the capabilities of a large ladder truck.

Everyone in the class really got a lot out of Public Safety Day. We were fortunate to get to ride out with both Police and Fire prior to the day, which really brought it all into perspective. The best class ever had the best day ever! | P

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Community Hospice, the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice

Adam Gray announced that his bill to fund the creation of a

provider in the Central Valley, celebrated and recognized their

San Joaquin Valley medical school passed its first committee

volunteers at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

vote with unanimous, bipartisan support. Gray also praised the

and Award Ceremony on April 18. All volunteers received

University of California for the release of a complementary report

a special certificate of recognition. Several volunteers were

which highlights the health care shortages that exist in the San

recognized for outstanding service and dedication to the

Joaquin Valley and suggests a path towards the establishment

mission of Community Hospice and four dedicated volunteers

of more robust medical infrastructure in the Valley, including

were awarded the 2017 Mary Jean Coeur-Barron Volunteer of

the establishment of a fully independent medical school at UC

the Year Award.

Merced. The report was funded by a budget item Gray secured in 2015. | P

In 2017, more than 500 volunteers contributed 22,044 hours in support of the Community Hospice mission. “Volunteers are the heart of Community Hospice and we are blessed to have so

Ireland Couple Visits Doctors Medical Center 17 Years after Birth of Triplets

many community residents give their time and talent to support our mission,” said C. DeSha McLeod, President and CEO of

For John McMahon and Gerard Whelan, Doctors Medical Center

Community Hospice. “We are grateful for all our volunteers that

holds a special place in their hearts. Nearly 17 years ago, the Irish

help support our patients and their families, and the programs

couple became proud parents to triplets, thanks to the help of a

we provide our communities.”| P

surrogate mother from California. The couple met her through Growing Generations, an agency dedicated to helping couples have children. The triplets—Connie, Tom and Max—were born at Doctors Medical Center on June 12, 2001. The babies were admitted to the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is common among births of triplets, where they were cared for by Bernie Durossette, RN. Bernie, who has been a nurse for 40 years and still works at Doctors Medical Center, got to know the family very well during their stay at the hospital.

Fast forward to 2018. The triplets are now approaching their 17th birthday and the family still remains close with Bernie. They recently traveled to Doctors Medical Center to visit her, along

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were in the NICU. Bernie has visited the family in Ireland several

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you meet along the way.” | P

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE serving the Central Valley, announced

Oak Valley Community Bank announced the promotion of Mike Garcia to Commercial Banking

the appointment of new Chief Clinical

Market Manager. Garcia will oversee

Officer, Mrs. Karryn Unruh-Salonen.

commercial lending activity and business

Mrs. Salonen joins Community Hospice

development in the greater Modesto/

Community

Hospice,

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Karryn Unruh-Salonen

with over 30 years of clinical and

Mike Garcia

Turlock area.

healthcare expertise.

As VP/Commercial Loan Officer with “Community Hospice is pleased that Mrs. Salonen has accepted

Oak Valley since 2014, Garcia has been incredibly active in the

the position of Chief Clinical Officer,” said C. DeSha McLeod,

community, finding ways to turn community contacts into mutually

President/CEO of Community Hospice. “We are proud to

beneficial business opportunities. Some of the organizations he

welcome her into this position and feel Mrs. Salonen is the right

supports include; Modesto Rotary, Modesto Chamber, Del Rio

choice for our patients and families as well as our Community

G&CC, Boys & Girls Club, Spring Creek G&CC, and the Central

Hospice family.”

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Mrs. Salonen has served in various leadership roles in the community to promote health and wellness. She recently served as the Director of Clinical Operations for Stanislaus County Health Services Agency since 2015. She also currently serves and will continue to serve as an Educator for Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto. | P

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The Modesto Gospel Mission is proud to announce its hiring of John Villines as its Chief Operations Officer.

John has a longstanding commitment to the Mission, serving as both a volunteer and as a member of the Mission’s Board John Villines

of Directors since 2010. In this new role, John will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mission, and support

the Executive Director Jason Conway. Prior to this, John was the Director of Membership and Operational Services for the

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce for the last five years, and worked as a real estate consultant and lawyer for the previous 15 years. John graduated from Stanislaus State and U.C. Berkeley’s

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT SOARS AT SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE

By Anthony Alejandre San Joaquin Valley College in Modesto takes education to a deeper

& Management, Industrial Trades and Healthcare. “We start with

level by engaging students in much-needed volunteer support

understanding a business’s challenges and then leveraging our

within the community.

deep education expertise to provide businesses with customized training solutions relative to their workforce and environment,”

“We are teaching our students the value of service that may or

says Susan Frederick, Account Executive in Workforce Training

may not even be related to their career choice,” says Anthony

and Development.

Alejandre, SJVC’s Modesto campus president. The benefits are still there for both students and the communities they

“We want to serve our employers and provide them with both

serve. “Their volunteerism tells potential employers about their

operations support and well-trained, qualified professionals to help

connection to the community, their communication skills and

them grow their businesses in our community,” says Alejandre.

empathy for others.”

As San Joaquin Valley College graduates take their places in the community’s workforce, they are often recognized from past

San Joaquin Valley College, a career education and training college

volunteer work and the generosity, compassion and leadership they

in business for over 40-years, opened its Modesto campus in 2004.

demonstrated. They have proven that they are the kinds of people

This campus offers seven Business, Medical and Technical programs

business and industry employers want on their teams.

that award both certificates and Associate degrees upon successful completion. Those programs include: Business Administration,

If your business is in need of well-rounded, confident and specialty-

Medical Office Administration, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy

trained individuals for employment, or a Workforce Training and

Technology, Criminal Justice: Corrections, Electrical Technology and

Development presentation specific to your business, please call

Industrial Maintenance Technology.

SJVC’s Modesto campus: 209.543.8800. | P

Students, along with participating staff and faculty, give time, energy and sometimes blood in support of a worthy cause. “Through our (student) Diversity Committee, the Red Cross Blood Mobile comes to our campus four times a year,” says Alaine Johnson, Academic Dean. Students are aware that a single donation can save three lives.

This year students were out in force to support the local newspaper’s Kid’s Day that benefits at-risk youth. SJVC has already committed to next year’s effort, too. “We also donate our time cooking a meal for the homeless every year during the

Innovation: Not just insurancerisk management.

holidays for the Salvation Army,” says Alaine. “Last year our Industrial Maintenance Technology program collaborated with other programs to help Habitat for Humanity.”

and family members for the March of Dimes 5k walk for premature infants. Peace One Day is another annual event for the campus.

“Our Diversity Club encourages all students, staff and faculty to come together as one and enjoy a day of peace with fun activities and free food here on campus,” says Alaine.

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HEART OF THE CITY

By Josh Bridegroom Downtown Modesto is the heart of the City. It is the historic and cultural epicenter of the community and region—ground zero for social connection and networking. It employs more people than any other area of the County and at a higher wage. It is our community “living room; the geographic area that visitors to our city and county from outside the region are most likely to experience when here for business or pleasure,” said Josh Bridegroom, CEO of DoMo Partnership. A healthy downtown Modesto is central to a prosperous city and county.

Human activity is the foundation of every downtown. DoMo Partnership’s main mission is to create a vibrant community through activities and partnerships designed to improve the quantity and quality of experiences in downtown Modesto as well as help businesses in surrounding areas thrive. The DoMo Partnership has a five-member “Downtown Ambassador Crew” that is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the district six days a week and giving visitors directions, recommending businesses to check out, and restaurants to dine at, all while providing an atmosphere of safety to the community. Recently, DoMo Partnership allocated local artists to compose artwork on the utility boxes that are located throughout the downtown Modesto area, giving residents of Modesto a “greater ownership of the community,” says Josh Bridegroom.

The quantity and quality of activity will determine the level of success for DoMo. The more cultural anchors, amenities, and activities that

are present downtown, the more opportunity for increased business sales. The more sales that occur, the higher property values rise.

This translates to more investment and opportunity for job growth, acting as a catalyst to bring more people downtown, and the cycle starts again. DoMo Partnership has installed motion/heat censored cameras throughout the downtown area in efforts to record the flow of traffic; applying this knowledge to current business plans could achieve the best possible progress of downtown Modesto. As the knowledge-based economy grows in dominance and urban lifestyles grow in popularity across the nation, new employees and residents alike are going to be looking for communities that offer the best urban experiences and amenities.

As Downtown Modesto competes to offer the best experiences to drive human activity, they will find strategic advantage in collaboration and partnership with many of the neighboring businesses. Events, such as the First Friday Street Faire, only help to generate revenue and activity within the community. By framing a structure of partnership, downtown Modesto benefits from the collective resources of all agencies, groups, businesses, property owners, and concerned citizens working in concert with one another.

Partnership also ensures these same groups are not duplicating efforts, that all issues are being considered and addressed based on shared values and priorities and that all are accountable for the success of downtown Modesto. | P

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

STELLAR CAREER COLLEGE

By Jennifer Konradi Educational institutions are the center of human resource development and the students who come out of these centers are expected to go out into society and create habits of responsibility, dedication, and superior work ethic. Well-developed human resources will in turn develop wellrounded members of society, therefore producing exceptional businesses.

Reputable businesses and organizations are ultimately valuable services to society.

Educational institutes, such as Stellar Career College, take the responsibility of shaping the future of our society by developing good human resources.

The mission of Stellar Career College is to provide consistently high-quality instruction and motivation in a positive learning environment. The welfare and education of students and employees at the technical school is the primary focus. Stellar Career College works toward building skilled individuals and a successful trade school to serve the needs of the community.

Computer Tutor was established in 1986 in Modesto by Lenore Hughes to improve children’s reading, comprehension, and mathematical skills. Because of the expanded program offerings, the Computer Tutor name was changed to Computer Tutor Business & Technical Institute in July 2002.

Computer Tutor Business & Technical Institute first received accreditation from ACCSC in March 2003. In February 2014, the Institution moved to a new location at 4300 Sisk Rd. Effective Aug. 1, 2017. Stellar Career College, LLC became the new owner of the school with Mr. Zulfiqar A. Satti being its President and CEO. “Our goal is to take this school to the next level,” said Mr. Zulfiqar A. Satti, President and CEO of Stellar Career College.

Stellar Career College is working towards establishing the infrastructure for future students to obtain their A.A. degree. The ongoing efforts to consistently put out great

students is one of the many reasons this educational institution has been accredited by the ACCSC for over 15 years.

By collaborating with industry-leading companies throughout the community, Stellar Career College assists the job search process on both sides by matching the technical school students with current job openings, adding value to a business’s workplace and helping the business grow.

The school faculty will train students in their new careers using a hands-on, instructorled learning environment. Helping to fill open positions that are needed within the community, Stellar Career College will assist students and alumni to fulfill the staffing needs that local businesses seek.

“We would like to invite local businesses to explore the opportunities of six-hours, hands-on, instructor-led short-courses at Stellar to enrich the skill sets of their employees—it’s an investment of a business in its most valuable asset i.e. its employees.

This investment will definitely have a great ROI,” stated Z. Satti.

Upon successful completion of one of the trade school programs, students will be prepared to enter positions in the careers for which they were trained.

Stellar Career College supports the selection of future occupation. They provide the system to acquire information on the various aspects of life. The students then select profession that they are most passionate about and most suitable for.

Influential institutes such as Stellar Career College can have direct channels with public and private organizations that can provide job opportunities to the students; therefore, serving the needs of the community.

Stellar Career College has a rich history of providing quality career education and is proud of its outstanding placement numbers. For more information, visit stellarcollege.edu. | P

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THE CHAMBER C.A.R.E.S. The Chamber stands by this statement.

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

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

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PRESIDENT’S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE PLATINUM LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL

Galletto Ristorante

Stinson Enterprises Inc.

E. & J. Gallo Winery

American Chevrolet

Gianelli & Associates

Kaiser Permanente

American Medical Response

Gilton Solid Waste Mgmt, Inc.

Storer Coachways

Walmart

Aramark Uniform Services

Golden Valley Health Centers

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Atherton & Associates, LLP

Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.

Telcion Communications Group The Eberhardt School of Business

Bank of Stockton

DIAMOND LEVEL

Grover Landscape Services, Inc.

Brightwood College

I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.

Bank of the West

California State University,

Beard Land and Investment Co.

Stanislaus

Infiniti of Modesto

Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.

Care One Home Health and

Doctors Behavioral

Central Sanitary Supply Co.

Health Center- DMC

Hospice, Inc.

Doctors Medical Center-DMC

Central Valley Ag Grinding

Frito-Lay Company, Inc.

Central Valley Automotive

Pacific Southwest Container

Central Valley Chrysler,

Physician Referral Service-DMC

International Paper Co. Iron Mountain, Inc. JS West & Companies Lewis Capital Advisor

dba Modesto Toyota

The Modesto Bee Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank US Bank Valley BMW Valley Children's Healthcare Valley First Credit Union

Maxx Value Foods

Valley Lexus

Mercer Foods

Vintage Faire Mall

Mocse Credit Union

W.H. Breshears, Inc.

Central Valley Nissan

O'Brien's Market

Warden's Office Furniture Outlet

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Oak Valley Community Bank

Warden's Office Products Center

5.11, Inc.

Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Wells Fargo Bank

Crystal Creamery

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Panelized Structures Inc.

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green

Doubletree by Hilton Modesto

Clark Pest Control

Pepsi Bottling Group

Insurance Agency

Fiscalini Cheese Company

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PMZ Real Estate

HealthSouth Rehabilitation

COIT Services Inc.

Prime Shine Car Wash

Collins Electrical

Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.

Memorial Medical Center

Comcast

Modesto Irrigation District

Covanta Stanislaus, Inc.

Rogers Jewelry

Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball

Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp,

RACOR, Division of Parker

Del Monte Plant

GOLD LEVEL

of Modesto

Hannifin Corp.

Jeep, Dodge

Pallios, Pacher & Silva

Seneca Foods, LLC

Delta Sierra Beverage

Sysco Food Services of

English Oaks Nursing

Central California

Taco Bell

& Rehabilitation Hospital

Rogers Jewelry Co. San Joaquin Valley College Save Mart Supermarkets Seven Up Bottling Corporation Smile Shine Family Dental Solecon Industrial Contractors

F&M Bank

Solid Networks, Inc.

Flooring Liquidators, Inc.

Stanislaus Food Products Co.

Flowers Baking Co. of

Stanislaus Surgical Hospital

Yosemite Meat Co., Inc.

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