Progress Magazine November 2010

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November 2010 Vol. 31 Issue 11 Modchamber.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Chairman Kathy Halsey, AT&T

Chairman Elect Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

Co m m u ni ty D evel o pm en t

Immediate Past Chairman Gary McKinsey, Corporate College

Vice Chairman Finance Dennis Wann, Tim Colbert & Associates, Inc.

Vice Chairman of External Operations David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Vice Chairman of Internal Operations Eric Benson, JS West & Company

Directors Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum, CPA

Doug Johnson, Reach Business Solutions

Announcements Leadership Modesto Awards and Achievements

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Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri Properties Sharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente Bill Moreno, Fire2Wire

Ron Owen, Bank of the West

Eco n o m i c D evel o pm en t

Karna Harrigfeld Petrulakis, Herum\Crabtree Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

Ex-Officio Bill Bassitt, The Alliance

George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College

Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office

Chamber Staff Joy Madison, President/CEO jmadison@modchamber.org

Minnie Dodge, Administrative Manager mdodge@modchamber.org

Sharon Novotny, Accountant snovotny@modchamber.org

Nita Gruendeman, Membership Sales Manager

New Member Profiles People On the Move Work In Progress Land of Opportunity

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Agnes Amerine, Retention Manager aamerine@modchamber.org

Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager

N etw o r ki n g A nd R e fe r r a l s

efacanha@modchamber.org

Meagan Lopez, Administrative Assistant chamberassistant@modchamber.org

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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.

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other, and better our business environment. The seminars, sponsored events, and this publication are all avenues we use to stay connected. Hosting a mixer

last year was fruitful and fun, and we are adding a new Modesto Chamber of Commerce member this month with the Direct Flooring & Home business addition to our store.

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L e ad er shi p

C h a i rma n’ s C orner At

the Chamber ’s recent State of the Region

luncheon, I waited with bated breath for the answer from a prominent businessman to the question:

“What can be done to help local businesses in

Kathy Halsey

Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live

in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

this down economy?” The answer: “Buy local.”

Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses in town centers require

to buy local. I was intrigued when searching to

use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering

For years the mantra of the Chamber has been

find statistics on buying local that several websites quoted the same information. Rather than paraphrase what I found, what follows is quoted directly from the website http://sustainableconnections.org/ thinklocal/why/.

Why Buy Locally Owned? By Sustainable Connections.

There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses. We realize

it is not always possible to buy what you need locally and so merely ask

comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient the community.

Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace

of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but

on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

you to Think Local FIRST!

Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows

Top Ten reasons to Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local

workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve

Buy Local -- Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when

you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a

that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

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nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to

make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. (these include case studies showing that locally-owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and tax base.)

Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses

are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out

destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.”

The cover story for the October issue “The Future of Education” inadvertently referred to private colleges as for-profit organizations. The majority of private colleges and university are in fact not-for-profit. Niki V. Santo,

Campus Director of Brandman University states “Brandman University is a non-profit, fully accredited adult education

university within the Chapman University System, which has stood for academic excellence for more than 150 years.

~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust

By our non-profit status, we are investing all of our resources

Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make

affordable educational opportunities to working adult

shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe.

campuses across California and Washington state (formerly

loss and pollution.

institution, we are beholden to our mission and our students

Create more good jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer

considering continuing your education and want to learn

in relentless pursuit of our mission to deliver high-quality,

more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up

students. We have focused on this mission for 58 years at 26

This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat

as

Chapman

University

College). As

a

not-for-profit

rather than to shareholders or private owners. If you are

nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.

about your options for attaining degrees, we encourage you

Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better

all they have to offer.”

understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.

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to contact one of our local private colleges and investigate

economic development

F rom t he C EO This is the time of year when we finish next year’s

Printing Sponsor - $2,500 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700)

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and Progress Magazine, an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table

budget, get our events calendared, finish the leadership for the Chamber in 2011. You’re probably doing the same kind of thing for your business.

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recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, broadcast email for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

The Chamber’s signature event, the Annual Dinner and

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Modesto Chamber’s Annual Dinner was first hosted 96 years ago, making it

and Progress Magazine, an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table

Member Choice Awards is the perfect way to close 2010 and begin 2011. The

our longest running program. For almost a century, the business community

has come together annually to recognize the service of the outgoing Chairman of the Board, welcome the newly appointed Chairman, and install the

recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, broadcast email for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

incoming Board of Directors. Members also celebrate distinguished business

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and the surrounding area through its prestigious awards including Chamber

an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table for 10, with signage,

award winners. The Annual Dinner features exemplary businesses in Modesto

Member of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Distinguished Service, and The Robert J. Cardoza Award.

The event doesn’t happen without our members and our sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities now available for this prestigious event:

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a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post

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Reserve your sponsorship today! Call Elizabeth Facanha at 577-5757, or

We welcome Kaiser Permanente as one of our Presenting Sponsors.

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Holiday Shopping in Stanislaus County: The Importance of Buying Locally Written by Courtney Considine and Matthew Andrews

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t seems to come earlier every year – holiday decorations.

Stores line their shelves, frost their windows, and deck the halls before we can even unbuckle our belts after

Thanksgiving dinner. And while everyone may not be ready for the twinkling lights - this year, more than ever, the county is ready for the kick-off to the busiest shopping season of the year.

With sales taxes dipping to frightening lows, many of our county organizations will be hoping that this year, the day after Thanksgiving will be “In the Black Friday”.

Sales tax revenues account for 23 percent of the City of Modesto’s General Fund, and the dollars have been steadily declining. Earlier

this year, the Modesto Bee reported that Stanislaus County agencies

are “collecting nearly 23 percent less sales tax than they brought in three years ago.” With record unemployment rates, budget cuts,

pay cuts, and decreases in community services, the economy has put a chokehold on consumers’ discretionary income. Shopping

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in some of Modesto’s most profitable retail areas including automotive, furniture, clothing, and consumer electronic sales have taken dramatic hits.

While the sharp decrease in shopping has resulted in lighter foot traffic in stores, it has perhaps had the most dramatic effect on our

city’s most vital services. Modesto’s police and fire departments experienced major budget cut backs and staffing reductions this

year. Most shoppers will never think about the direct correlation between shopping and safety, but the city will be eagerly awaiting

fourth quarter earnings as an indicator of even slight economic recovery and a positive sign for general fund revenue.

Stimulating the Local Economy

When local business owners have more dollar bills in their registers

and customers in their stores, the result is job creation, which means more employment opportunities for local residents. Holiday shopping creates thousands of new jobs in the area each year.

C ov e r S t ory

At Village Baking Company, located in McHenry Village in Modesto,

the fall and winter months create a noticeable spike in revenue as people are in need of more cakes and baked goods for celebrations.

As a result, owner Joanne Ramos will hire several more employees to keep up with the expanding amount of business. In addition,

many part-time employees will work more hours and become fulltime employees.

notes that shopping locally is a great way to ensure that you will receive excellent service, as the men and women that help you purchase your products will be the same men and women you will see at the park or at a grocery store.

“It’s about building a relationship,” he says, “Many of my

Similarly, Tom Arnold, owner of Appetez Restaurant and Catering in Modesto, experiences an 80 percent increase in his catering business over a 3-week period in December due to company and

private parties. “We’ll increase to about three times our normal level of staff in that period, mostly due to temporary employment” he explains, “but we often find our crew for the next year during that time period.”

employees have been in their positions for years and they’ll probably still be there for years to come.”

For Rebel Walton, who owns a small boutique in Downtown Modesto called Rebel’s, one of the benefits of local shopping is that customers can feel a more confident in their purchases from having more

personal interaction with employees and business

By making an effort to shop locally, residents will ensure that more of their money is being invested in their community by creating jobs and sales tax revenue.

owners. At her shop, Walton is able to provide personalized service to customers who aren’t quite sure what they’re looking for. “You’re going to get more one-on-one, personal service,” she explains,

“People think that we’re at the tail end [of the recession],” says Lea Ann Hoogestraat, the Community Development Manager at the

Stanislaus Alliance, “but we’re still facing a dire fiscal situation.

This issue is more important now than ever.”

“Employees have the time and consideration to take the extra step, and they’re more focused on your wants and needs.”

Making your list

As shoppers make their list and check it twice,

Local commerce, in stores and online

Rise in popularity of online shopping has become one of local

shopping’s biggest threats. It offers consumers a convenient way to do their holiday shopping without having to leave their

living rooms; and the success of Cyber Monday is becoming just as notorious as Black Friday. However, Hoogestraat observes that many local businesses have seized this threat as an opportunity by embracing ecommerce themselves.

Mensinger, President of American Lumber Company in Modesto,

More and more regional

businesses from farms to clothing stores have added ecommerce shopping to their brick and mortar stores to offer customers an expedient way to access their products.

they should remember that holiday shopping goes beyond gifts for friends and family, a

portion of those dollars go toward supporting local jobs, local services, and safety we all benefit from personally every day. While we are at the start of a long road to recovery, that 8.375 percent of everything spent in the fourth quarter often has more impact than shopping th ro ugh o ut th e remainder of the year.

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While online shopping has eased consumers’ holiday rush and

stress, it puts many tax dollars at risk of leaving our area – creating

little to no direct benefit for Modesto when we shop through major

online retail giants like Amazon whose 2009 sales accounted for over 19 percent of all online retail. When we shop for items in

stores located in Modesto, we find many of the same gift options, benefit from the experience, and invest in our local economy.

Modesto retailers encourage shoppers to check before the click – finding great gifts in our own area before shopping online.

Personalized Service

In addition to stimulating the local economy, consumers will find that shopping locally has many additional benefits.

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G ues t C olumn There’s never been a better time to GIVE a gift card

By Janice Curtin Senior Manager, Marketing Vintage Faire Mall

As the holidays are quickly approaching, your to-do list for the season is

probably already a mile long. It seems like we all have someone impossible

to buy for each year whether it’s a long-distance relative, a finicky friend,

an “I really don’t need anything” Dad, or an “I’d rather shop for it myself” teenager. Gift cards really are the perfect solution. And now there’s never been a better time to give a gift card.

Earlier this year, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability

Responsibility and Disclosure Act, commonly referred to as the “CARD Act.”

The CARD Act protects gift card consumers by placing limits on the fees and expiration dates that issuers may impose with respect to gift cards. The first

regulation is that gift cards can no longer have dormancy or inactivity fees

after purchase. If a gift card was purchased with a value of $25, it will still be worth $25 one year later. Gift cards can no longer be imposed with backend fees for inquiries or card replacements. These services are now free to the card holder.

The CARD Act also regulates the expiration dates on gift cards to be no less than five years. At Vintage Faire Mall, we sell GIVE Style American

Express branded gift cards that have a nine year expiry date. The funds however, never expire because replacement cards can be issued for free.

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But if you have a friend that lives 500 miles away across the country, a GIVE

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You can rest assured that you are filling their stocking with something

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Community Development

R e cord B r eaking n umbers at O ktober fest 2010 The Modesto Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 27th Annual Oktoberfest Friday October 1, 2010 with record-breaking numbers! The

2010 Oktoberfest was one of the best ever thanks to all you can eat brats served up by Save Mart Supermarkets & Johnsonville Brats, over 40 varieties of beer donated by our loyal and long standing beer distributors

Cencal Beverage Company, Delta Sierra Beverage and Stanislaus Distributing Company. New to the wine garden were cheese, nuts and

olive oil. Attendees danced the night away to music performed by The

Nines, but wait…we had more! Yosemite Lanes provided a bowling lane; tee shirts to be won at the basketball hoop, beanbag toss, and beer bottles

just waiting for rings to be tossed on them. Each game provided attendees the opportunity to win great prizes. Burnside Body Shop provided the FUN times. A special thanks to Valley First Credit Union for assisting in the sale of tickets for the event. The Chamber sincerely thanks all our sponsors

and vendors! We could not put on such a successful event without all the support we receive from our members, vendors and volunteers.

The Chamber would like to thank additional event contributors, AAA,

Elephant Bar Restaurant, MJC Pirates Baseball Team, the Oktoberfest Committee and the many volunteers who came out and gave their time.

We appreciate your efforts and hope to see you next year. Thank you to our sponsors:

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Diamond Level

Wine Glass Sponsor

Save Mart Supermarkets

Midway Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors: Johnsonville Brats

Corporate Sponsors

Central Valley Volkswagen Walmart

Stein Sponsor

B92.Nine 96.7

Diablo Grande

Aspen Square BBVA Compass

Turlock Irrigation District Water Bottle Sponsors Gianelli & Associates Kelly Services

Mocse Credit Union

Oktoberfest 2010 Photo by: AC Images Photography

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Vandemark Family Dentistry & Orthodontics

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Fossil Fuels Brewing Company Frog’s Tooth Vineyard Bertolotti Disposal Gordon Biersch Banner Sponsors DoubleTree Hotel

San Joaquin Valley College ZORCH Magazine Printing Sponsor

AlphaGraphics of Modesto Live Entertainment

Heineken

Hornsby’s Draft Cider

Lagunitas Brewing Company Lost Coast Brewery

Mendicino Brewing Company Miller Farms

The Nines

Monster Beverage Company

Participating Breweries, Wineries, Cheese and Nut Producers:

Pyramid Brewing Company

New Belgium Brewing Company

Alaskan Brewing Company

St. Pauli Girl

Anderson Brewing Company

Rizo-Lopez Foods

Barsetti Vineyards

Schneider Brewery

Black Diamond

Snowshoe Brewing Company

Bodega Del Sur

Stone Brewing Company

Bronco Wine Company

Wyder’s Cider

Anchor Brewing Company

Stone Brewing Company

Anheuser Busch

Samuel Adams

Big Sky Brewery

Sierra Nevada

Blue Moon Brewing Company

Stanislaus Distributing Company

Brew Bakers

Widmer Brewing

Buffalo Bill’s Pumpkin Ale

Soft Drink Sponsors

Delta Sierra Beverage

Seven Up Bottling Company

California Gold Olive Oil Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company Pepsi Bottling Company Cencal Beverage Company Deschutes

Dust Bowl Brewing E2 Family Winery

Eel River Brewing Company

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Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center Annual Holiday Open

Carpet One/House of Carpets has provided three generations

House – November 13, 2010 – Enjoy a variety of activities from 10:00 a.m. to

of local families with carpet, rugs, hardwood, tile and other floor

Friday BBQ on Saturday $8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photos with Santa and “Daisy”

the staff together have created a business that truly stands the test of

3:00 p.m. Made-to-order Omelet Breakfast $8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our Famous

the Hilmar Cheese Jersey Spokes Cow (bring your camera), 10:30 a.m. to 2

p.m. Complimentary wine tasting for 21+ year olds. For more information, contact (209) 656-1196.

Garton Tractor has moved. Our old location on Crows Landing Road

served us well, but as of September 1, 2010, we will be settled at our newest

coverings for over 60 years. The quality, service and experience of

time. Serving residential, commercial, builder and restoration markets

is the company’s focus. As a loyal Chamber member for 60 years, support of community activities has always been a priority. Visit Bob Kerr at the showroom at McHenry and Roseburg or find them online at CarpetOneModesto.com.

conveniently located just north of Kiernan Avenue. We have remodeled

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors award Rebekah Martin,

will find the same helpful folks you have come to know and trust. For more

the Month certificate for the months of June and

location 5933 McHenry Avenue. Formerly Brawley’s RV, this facility is

Pacifica Senior Living Modesto the Ambassador of

and expanded our offerings to better serve you. Please stop by and you

July. This is Rebekah’s second and third award this

information, contact us at (209) 538-0911 or visit www.garton-tractor.com.

Memorial Medical Center Cancer Services invites local adult cancer survivors and caregivers to attend Healthy Eating for Healthy

Living on November 18, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Healthy nutrition plays

an important role in the process of treatment and healing following a

Rebekah Martin

year. Rebekah is a very effective communicator of the Chamber ’s benefits when she meets with

Chamber Members and she consistently assists Chamber staff with many events throughout the year. Thank you, Rebekah.

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diagnosis of cancer. This class provides a new perspective on selecting and preparing foods. The class will be held at the Health Education and Conference Center in McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Avenue.

Registration is required by calling (209) 569-7789.

Dr. Emil Villaroman acquired Aesthetic Dental Designs

Taking Care of Good Employers

from Dr. Randall Hayashi, who has retired from hands-on dentistry. With an established practice in Tracy, Dr. Villaroman is eager to expand his knowledge

and skill into Modesto. Aesthetic Dental Design’s established reputation as an environment of individualized care and its belief that health and beauty are equally important enables Dr. Villaroman an opportunity to practice the

finest dentistry. Our team is excited to continue our vision through his talent.

For more information, call (209) 338-3388 or visit www.modestosmiles.com

Prudential California Realty has merged with a Prudential California Realty brokerage in Benicia, California on July 13, 2010. The

newly merged company will operate as Prudential California Realty under the direction of Craig C. Lewis, President/CEO with Alan Scearce

as COO. Steve and Debbie Ridge will be the Team Leaders of the Benicia office leading all 30 sales professionals. The Benicia office is located at 801 First Street, Suite C, and can be reached at (707) 745-5400.

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Community Development Economic Development

P e op le On T he M ove DeGraff Development, Inc. is proud to

Priest Amistadi Creedon CPAs introduces

addition to the DeGraff Development Design Build

25 years of experience in the accounting industry and

Susan Creedon as the firm’s newest Partner. Susan has

announce Daniel Warren as our Lead Designer and newest

has a great wealth of expertise in corporate, estate, trust,

Team. Daniel will be generating building designs as

partnership and proprietorship tax returns as well as tax

well as coordinating and facilitating the permit process Daniel Warren

for our clients projects, saving our clients time while

lowering costs of the project. DeGraff Development, Inc is

commercial and industrial general contractor specializing in design build projects.

Gianelli & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation is pleased to announce John B.

Susan Creedon

business partner who prides themselves in offering quality work and the best personal attention. 544-7090, www.priestamistadicreedon.com

Pavia has become a Shareholder and Director at their

Memorial Medical Center has named Eric

mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning,

for the financial leadership of Memorial Medical

Dalton Chief Financial Office. He will be responsible Center, while also managing regional accounting

and transactions involving the purchase and sale of

and disbursements functions for Sutter Health’s

privately held businesses. John’s practice includes,

estate planning and trust administration, a diverse real estate practice with

extensive experience in commercial and residential leasing as well as real property acquisitions and dispositions. Contact John at (209) 521-6260, email jpavia@gianelli-law.com. Congratulations John!

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in software implementation for start-up businesses. Priest

Amistadi Creedon encourages you to contact Susan if you are looking for a

firm. John focuses on business start-ups and formation,

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planning, auditing and payroll services. Susan specializes

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Eric Dalton

Central Valley Region and providing finance support

to Memorial Hospital Foundation. Dalton served as

the CFO for Sutter Tracy Community Hospital and Regional Director of Finance/Decision Support for the Central Valley Region. He is also a graduate of Leadership Modesto.

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Economic Development

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Bank of the West Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc. Doctors Behavioral Health Center-DMC Doctors Medical Center-DMC Frito-Lay Company Inc. Kaiser Permanente Pacific Southwest Container Physician Referral Service-DMC Romo & Associates Save Mart Supermarkets Walmart

Gold Level

Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. Costco Wholesale Evergreen Nursing and

Rehabilitation Care Center Foster Farms Dairy J C Penney Company Memorial Medical Center The Modesto Bee Modesto Irrigation District Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball Post Foods, LLC RACOR, Division of

Parker Hannifin Corp.

Sysco Food Services Taco Bell

Silver Level

5.11 Tactical Inc. AAA AAA Locating, Inc. AT&T Acme Construction Company, Inc. Ambeck Mortgage Associates American Chevrolet American Medical Response Applegate Johnston, Inc. Aramark Uniform Services Atherton & Associates BBVA Compass BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Basic Resources, Inc. Brandman University Part of

Chapman University Brown, Fink, Boyce & Astle, LLP Bunge Oils California State University, Stanislaus Candlewood Suites Central Valley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Central Valley Medical Group Central Valley Nissan Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai Children’s Hospital Central California Children’s Hospital &

Research Center-Oakland Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Citibank Clark Pest Control Comcast Construction Management Corp.

Courtyard by Marriott Covenant Village of Turlock Curtis Legal Group

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Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,

Pacher & Silva Del Monte Plant #1 Delta Sierra Beverage DirectLine Technologies, Inc. DoubleTree Hotel English Oaks Nursing &

Rehabilitation Hospital External Resources Inc. F & M Bank Galletto Ristorante Georgia-Pacific Gianelli & Associates Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc. Great Valley Center Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. Harris Moran Seed Company Heald College I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. ITT Technical Institute Infiniti of Modesto Institute of Technology International Paper Company JS West & Company Kaplan College Magnum Boots USA Inc. McHenry Medical Group, Inc. Mercer Foods Mocse Credit Union Modesto Commerce Bank Modesto Toyota Mraz, Amerine & Associates Nestle USA Oak Valley Community Bank O’Brien’s Market, Inc. OLAM Spices & Vegetables, Inc. Oldcastle Glass Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Panelized Structures, Inc. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group Prime Shine Express Rabobank Raley’s Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. San Joaquin Valley College Seven Up Bottling Corp.

Solecon Industrial Contractors Solid Networks, Inc. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Stanislaus Food Products Co. Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Stantec Consulting, Inc. Storer Coachways Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Turlock Irrigation District US Bank Valley Bio Energy, LLC Valley First Credit Union Valley Lexus-BMW-Infiniti Versa Cold Logistics Services W.H. Breshears, Inc. Warden’s Office Products Center Wells Fargo Bank Winton, Ireland, Strom & Green

Insurance Agency Yosemite Meat Co., Inc.

Work In Progress Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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

D on ’ s M ob ile G lass I n v e s t s i n th e C ommuni t y

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the company’s logo, with its iconic red Model

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We practice it on a daily basis. As an organization, we

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use Chamber Members exclusively. We hope we can

free popcorn, and it is regularly

‘count on you’ to practice using Chamber Members to

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meet all of your business needs. You can find new and current members online at www.modchamber.org, or

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Progress Magazine is the voice of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, and the leading business

part of the community that it serves. “We truly believe that we are partners with the community,”

As time marches forward, Don’s is experimenting

says Corporate Secretary Clint Mort, “If we want

with new ways of connecting with customers.

to be good corporate citizens, we have to be

Lately, the company has been utilizing various

invested in the community.”

social networking sites, including Twitter and

publication in Stanislaus County. For more information or advertising info call (209) 526-9136

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N e tw ork i ng And Referrals

R i bbon C ut t i ng s

Pastenieks, Bucheli & Falasco, LLP 1301 L Street, Suite 1, Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 529-5515

Azucar Latin Grill & Mojito Bar 1001 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 522-0913

Spartan Manor Senior Living

312 E. Orangeburg Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 579-1099

Lorese Vandemark, DDS

3340 Tully Road, Suite D-6, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 526-0913

The At Home Gourmet Kitchen 1205 Tully Road, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 576-5305

Modesto Technical College

1300 N. 9th Street, Suite D, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 524-7037

B u s i n ess B efore and A f t er H ours october coffee hour

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Never Boring Design is an award winning advertising design agency

offering a multitude of advertising services including graphic design, web design, marketing, advertising and commercial signage.

Carrollton Mortgage Co. is one of the oldest lenders in the valley and is a family owned and operated business since 1989.

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3400 Tully Road, Suite A, Modesto, CA 95350 www.carrolltonmortgage.com

Community Development

Oak Valley COmmunity Bank

L e ad e r s h i p M o d e s to

We mean business

The Leadership Modesto (LEMO) class of 2010-2011 left the park and ride lot at Vintage Faire Mall on Friday morning, September 24, 2010 as

a collective of impressive future leaders. When they returned home on

Sunday afternoon, they returned transformed. Now the LEMO Class of

Brad Jackman, DVM, owner of Pioneer Equine Hospital, with Frank Middleton, Commercial Lender, 209.844.7563

2010/11 is a team. This is evident in so many ways.

From the comfortable banter among the class members between scheduled activities, to the depth and breadth of questions and insight during the programmed context – the class connected with one another and more importantly with their own leadership purpose.

Of course, it is always easier to achieve this kind of group connection when you are sequestered to such an awe inspiring location like Asilomar

(Monterey coastline) with professional facilitation as provided by the ever capable Dr. Jamie McCreary.

The class learned of their personal learning approaches and how these

play with respect to power and personality challenges – and most importantly they discovered how to incorporate these tools into their own leadership make up.

This year’s class is energetic and engaging. They are eager to learn,

“The personal service the people at Oak Valley provide is a cut above what I’ve ever experienced.

Their dedication and commitment to Central Valley businesses and agriculture is as strong as any other bank in the area.”

– Brad Jackman, Owner and D.V.M., Pioneer Equine Hospital, Oakdale

Experience business banking the way it should be – the perfect blend of old-fashioned personal service and modern technology to meet your every need.

Let us make your business, our business.

Deep Roots ~ Strong Branches

www.ovcb.com Oakdale • Sonora • Modesto • Turlock Patterson • Ripon • Escalon • Stockton

listen, participate and make change.

It is always an honor to assist with this LEMO transformation. Look out Modesto, the LEMO Class of 2010-11 have arrived. Full of commitment, ready to contribute and most of all an impressive… team.

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N e tw or k i ng And Referrals

N e w C hamber M emb ers Access DentAL Dave Wilde 1440 E Hatch Road #102 Modesto, CA 95351 (916) 679-7068 dave@premierlife.com www.accessdental.com Dentists

Absolutely Gorgeous Jewelry & Gift Boutique Helen Sturdivan 942 Westmont Court Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 521-9483 ph helensturdivan1@att.net Jewelry

Allstate Insurance Robert Ford 1707 McHenry Avenue, Suite A2 Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 576-0941 ph (209) 576-0974 fax www.allstate.com Insurance

Cheek Construction Management, Inc. Seth Cheek 1231 Partee Lane Ceres, CA 95307 (209) 541-0689 ph (209) 541-1171 fax seth@cheekcon.com www.cheekcon.com Contractors-Building, General

Direct Flooring & Home Ron Winter 2424 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 238-3000 ph (209) 238-0151 fax directappliance@sbcglobal.net www.directappliance.com Carpets, Flooring & Countertops

Heald College Ezra Salas 5260 Pirrone Court Salida, CA 95368 (209) 416-3700 ph (209) 416-3690 fax ezra_salas@heald.edu www.heald.edu Schools-Business & Vocational

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NeoposT Jeremy Redman (925) 354-0085 ph (925) 938-1622 fax j.redman@neopost.com www.neopost.com Mailing Machines

Raylene & the Radio Show

Riverbank Nursing Center Sheryl Galloway 2649 Topeka Avenue Riverbank, CA 95367 (209) 869-2569 ph (209) 869-1762 fax sheryl_galloway@hotmail.com www.riverbanknc.com

Raylene Kemp (925) 642-7514 ph raylenekemp@gmail.com www.raylenekemp.com

Hospitals – Skilled Nursing Facilities

Musicians

Aaron Kellums 2846 Finch Road Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 968-4001 ph (209) 525-9850 fax info@stanislausasa.com www.stanislausasa.com

Rebel’s Rebel Walton 1525 J Street Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 578-5100 ph (209) 578-5105 fax rebelsboutique@yahoo.com Womens Clothing & Accessories

Stanislaus County Animal Services Auxiliary

Community Service Organizations

N etw o r k i n g A n d R e f e rra l s

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David Halvorson President American Chevrolet Please give me a brief overview about your company’s history?

We opened American Chevrolet, July 1990, at 1234 McHenry Ave. Prior to our opening, the Chevrolet dealership had failed 3 times during David Halvorson the 1980’s. Originally, the dealership began with my father, Bill Halvorson, as the Dealer Principal and myself as the General Manager. In December of 1991, I purchased dad’s stock and became the dealer. In 1995, we moved to our new facility at 4742 McHenry Ave. Today, we employ 84 people along with my brother Jim who is my partner, and my brother-in- law John Haley as the Service Manager.

Tell me about your career and professional life. What have you done in the past that has led you to where you are now?

After graduating from Stanislaus State in 1982, I worked for Pontiac Motor Division in Los Angeles as a District Sales Manager. In January of 1985, I joined my father and brother Frank at Prospect Motors in Jackson as the General Sales Manager. I held that position until moving to Modesto in 1990.

When you were younger what goals did you set for yourself and why?

Having been raised in the car business, I always wanted to be in that industry.

My goal was to be a new car dealer.

Would you share with me some background that has contributed to helping you achieve your goals?

When I left General Motors and went to work with my father, it was obvious early on that the succession plan for the future of his company would go to my older brother. Wanting to eventually control my own destiny is what prompted us to apply for the Chevrolet franchise in Modesto.

What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life and how did you achieve that?

The biggest challenge is when we first opened American Chevrolet in July of 1990. Having been a 3 time failed business in the 80’s, there were frustrated consumers. We inherited the 3rd worst customer satisfaction rating in the United States out of 4,600 dealers. July 1990, it turns out was also the first official month of the last recession. Iraq invaded Kuwait in August and our area entered 5 years of drought. Needless to say, we had a lot of things to overcome at the beginning and frankly we almost didn’t survive.

What are some accomplishments of which you are particularly proud?

I’m very proud of the fact that we have been good corporate citizens. Our family has always believed that it is our responsibility as business owners to be involved and give back to the community. We work very hard to do that with our time and financial support. Modesto is an incredible place to live and raise a family and we feel very blessed to be part of this community.

You’re very much an entrepreneur. What about you do you think makes you such a success?

I don’t think anything I do is magical. I’m a big believer in the golden rule, ‘Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you’.

What is the single biggest reason that you have achieved the level of success you have?

Staying true to my beliefs. In life or business, I think you can only negotiate on strategy, not principle. Anyone who is willing to stay focused on their values will be successful.

What do you like about your job?

Every day has a certain amount of unknown, so there is a lot of adjusting. There is interaction with people on different levels. Whether it’s selling, customer service, handling complaints or problems, or dealing with employees on a variety of issues makes my job interesting.

What are your plans for the future?

Right now, my biggest plan is to get through this rocky economy so business is fun again.

These types of cycles take their toll on everyone. However, I think we are getting to the end of the tunnel.

What advice do you have for business people when it comes to achieving their goals?

I think the most important thing you need to do when making goals is to have short and long term goals and not to make them too easy. You are only satisfied when a goal is something you have to reach for. Also, don’t focus all of your goals on financial rewards.

More often than not, your greatest satisfaction will come through events that have nothing to do with money.

What do you like about doing business in the Modesto community and why do you think this is the Land of Opportunity?

I believe the Land of Opportunity is any place that feels like home. Modesto is a large city with a small town cozy feeling. That type of atmosphere is what truly makes it special.

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N e tw o r ki n g A nd R e fe rra l s

Celebrate the Holidays at Galletto

C ha mb er C alen da r November 2010 9

New Member Orientation Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Coffee Hour: Standiford Place Gracious Living Location: 3420 Shawnee Drive Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Facilitated by: Katherine Boyd, Curtis Legal Group Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am; 8:45 am registration $30 for members, $40 for potential members

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Business after Hours: Warden’s Office Products Center Location: 1415 J Street Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Teddi Lowry Branch Manager Brenda Rodrigues Customer Service Supervisor

Chamber University Seminar Leveraging Technology within a SMB: How Innovation and Collaboration will Transform your Business.

Facilitated by Kyle Egerton, Solid Networks, Inc. Location: Brandman University Part of Chapman University 5222 Pirrone Court , Salida Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Cost is FREE call the Chamber to register

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Coffee Hour: I.J. Larsen Pumps/Bank of the West Location: 3600 McHenry Avenue Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Business After Hours: Direct Appliance Location: 2424 McHenry Ave Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Safe, Sound and Secure Rabobank. For a secure future.

MODESTO BRANCHES 1400 Standiford Avenue 576-2599 1407 I Street 557-8888 Rabobank, N.A. Member FDIC www.rabobankamerica.com

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Where do these doctors send their families for expert care?

Our name says it all.

• Ranked FIRST in the Region for Cardiac Services (Healthgrades, 2010) • The Region’s FIRST Primary Stroke Center • The County’s FIRST and ONLY Level 3 NICU • FIRST in the Region to receive Level 2 Trauma Center Verification from ACS • FIRST in Modesto to offer daVinci Surgical Robot Technology

For a physician referral, call 1.888.284.6641 or visit dmc-modesto.com

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

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

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

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

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