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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kristin Olsen & Anthony Cannella: Stanislaus County’s Newest Representatives in Sacramento
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Chairman Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group
Chairman Elect David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates
Immediate Past Chairman
Co m m u ni ty D evel o pm en t
Kathy Halsey, Individual Member
Vice Chairman Finance Dennis Wann, Tim Colbert & Associates, Inc.
Vice Chairman of External Affairs Cecil Russell, Individual Member
Vice Chairman of Internal Affairs Eric Benson, JS West & Company
Directors Lynn Dickerson, Gallo Center for the Arts Dan Garcia Tri Counties Bank Pat Gillum, Pat Gillum, CPA
Leadership Modesto Awards and Achievements Announcements
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David Halvorson, American Chevrolet
Doug Johnson, Reach Business Systems
Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri Properties
Eco n o m i c D evel o pm en t
Craig Lewis, Prudential California Realty Sharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente
Mike Moradian, Peace of Mind Home Inspections Bill Moreno, Fire 2 Wire
Ron Owen, Bank of the West
Suzy Powell, Individual Member Chris Ricci, Chris Ricci Presents
Jeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah
Chamber Staff Joy Madison, President/CEO jmadison@modchamber.org
Minnie Dodge, Administrative Manager mdodge@modchamber.org
Sharon Novotny, Accountant
New Member Profiles People On the Move Work In Progress Land of Opportunity
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Nita Gruendeman, Membership Sales Manager ngruendeman@modchamber.org
Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager efacanha@modchamber.org
N etw o r ki n g A nd R e fe r r a l s
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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C ha i rma n’ s C or n er Happy New Year! Like a bad habit, I’m back as chairman of the Chamber Board for another term,
following in Kathy Halsey’s big footsteps. (No, Kathy, your feet aren’t big, just the accomplishments
you have achieved during your term last year.) Ralph Curtis
Kathy succeeded in heading the effort to put together
a dynamite board of directors that will lead the
chamber during the coming year. This involved expanding the number of people who serve on the board and recruiting the best talent available.
What we looked for in new board members was a balance between experience and fresh, new faces. As we go forward, we want to be able to
draw on the wisdom of those who have been with the chamber in prior years, through good times and challenging years, as well as getting ideas
and energy from some of the young, up and coming community leaders that are beginning to have an impact on Modesto.
Our new board members for the coming year are as follows: Cecil Russell: Cecil is a past Board Chairman who brings a wealth of
experience and savy to our board. He recently retired from a successful career as an executive with Save Mart.
Dave Halvorson: Dave is a past board member. As the owner of
American Chevrolet (Buy Local!) Dave constantly demonstrates how much he cares about Modesto through the support he gives to many community organizations.
Craig Lewis: Craig is another past Board Chairman. Craig, who does
business as Prudential Realty, has worked hard for Modesto in many Construction Management
ways, including chairing the first effort by the Alliance to pass a sales tax
CONGRATULATIONS
to improve our roads (something that has to happen, folks.)
Lynn Dickerson: Fortunately for our city, Lynn has returned to Modesto
Design/Build
from Sacramento and now is the CEO of the Gallo Center (be sure to turn
off your cell phones during the performance) as well as a partner with
her husband, Ron in Oodles Frozen Yogurt. She is a past chamber board
member. Her good sense and business acumen will be a great benefit to the chamber.
Chris Ricci: Chris owns and operates Chris Ricci Presents and organizes
4th & U, Berkeley, California General Contracting Pre-Construction Planning
X-Fest, as well as managing Fat Cat. He is the current president of the SCM-CMS, Inc. for an on-time and under budget completion of
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Commonwealth organization and spends a considerable amount of his own valuable time working to make our community better.
Suzy Powell: We all know her as a world-class athlete but she is also starting out in business for herself passing on some of the knowledge
she has acquired about physical conditioning. I know she will have some good ideas for improving the chamber as well. Continued on page 18
Community development
F rom t he C EO The Modesto Chamber of Commerce focuses on promoting a strong local economy.
Improving the
economic outlook by creating and retaining jobs is something all of us work on. While we are involved cooperatively, we also are looking for leadership. Joy Madison
As former Supervisor Jeff Grover reminded us at a
absolutely necessary to have another stellar group of interested individuals in the fall.
We need smart, passionate, business professionals to step up. We realize
business is bad and you don’t think you can afford to take the time. Trust your business partners and staff at the office to help make that transition.
President’s Circle of Influence reception in December, the Modesto Chamber
The Chamber can and will help too. The Chamber, veterans of both local
Modesto (LEMO) will graduate its 29th class this spring. Businesses are
two free candidate workshops to help ALL candidates find a way through
has one of the strongest programs to enhance leadership skills. Leadership
enhanced, government commissions and nonprofit boards are staffed, and we find some of the best leaders in the community. LEMO is always recruiting. It accepts a small cohort of participants each year with interviews beginning in the spring.
The Leadership Modesto Steering Committee does an outstanding job encouraging, training and promoting leaders. LEMO is one of the strengths of the Modesto Chamber. For almost three decades, the Chamber has
sponsored a program that defines our community’s future. Our success depends upon our succession plan.
It’s January. Let’s plan for November and forward. Decisions about leadership in Stanislaus County will be made at the ballot box. What positions are up?
• School Boards throughout Stanislaus County
• Irrigation Districts in Oakdale, Patterson, Modesto, Turlock, West Stanislaus and Central California
• Community Service Districts
• Two Sanitary Districts • A Drainage District
• Fire Protection Districts • Municipal Advisory Councils
• City Councils and Mayors in Ceres and Modesto The call from the Chamber is more urgent and sounded earlier this year. It’s easy to serve in office when times are good and revenue is plentiful. Now is certainly not that time. Levelheaded leaders who understand
fiscal responsibility, the knowledge of what role the government should
play in the new economic reality, who can make solid decisions, and when
it is the right thing to do, say “No,” even to the business community are needed. We won’t like it, but we will respect it.
political parties and the Bee, with help from the library annually produce
the election process. The first one on February 9th is focused on “Getting Ready to Run.” A more comprehensive “Nuts and Bolts” workshop for candidates will be held on July 9th.
The free workshop curriculum has been adjusted again so it is tailored
to meet your needs. If you are interested to run for office this year -- or
in the future -- please take advantage of this free workshop. Confirmed speakers include Modesto City School Trustee Rueben Villalobos, former
Mayor of Turlock Curt Andre and political guru Randy Siefkin. If you have campaign volunteers, bring them too. It will be essential you bring them to
the July workshop where campaigning duties and obligations will be more detailed. Did I mention the workshop is FREE?
Why is this so important? Decisions will be tougher to make. There won’t
be many choices or options. It won’t be pleasant. I have to tell you, almost the entire fourth quarter of 2010 the discussion from local government was about various ways to raise taxes. The Chamber has always advocated that a thriving economy will boost tax revenue better than raising taxes on an already overburdened constituency. And look at some of the entities and
their budgets. The City of Modesto, Modesto City Schools and the Modesto Irrigation District do over a million dollars of business every day… each. Add it up – it’s a billion bucks. That’s a chunk of change.
I know I’m not making it enticing. However, it is the stalwart business community who has adjusted, downsized, restructured, retooled,
revamped, re-prioritized and completely overhauled their own companies that can respond to our local government crisis. Business professionals don’t become paralyzed by issues and obstacles; they react and plan for the
future. They are the risk takers who are more invested in the community than re-election.
Simply stated, our future depends upon leadership – yours.
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It is essential that all elected offices have a robust pool of candidates. The wealth of qualified candidates that applied for the vacant city council position in 2010 was one of the brightest highlights of the year. It is
Joy Madison, President and CEO
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Kristin Olsen & Anthony Cannella: Stanislaus County’s Newest Representatives in Sacramento Written by Matthew Andrews, Photos by Studio Warner
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n December 6th, the California Legislature kicked off
solve its budget problems by taking money from cities and counties.
Senate and the Assembly. Among those inducted into
policies in Sacramento that made it difficult to do business in the
its newest session by swearing in members of both the
the two houses were more than two-dozen newcomers aiming to
make good on their campaign promises and breathe new life into State
state,” says Cannella.
Government. Armed with a mission and a fresh perspective, these
“It really was the State’s raid of local dollars,” says Olsen,
to it’s citizens and restore the public’s faith in its government.
“It’s crippling on communities.
legislators hope to make California’s government more accountable
The list of legislative freshmen includes two Republicans recently
reflecting on her reasons for running for a seat in the Assembly, budget on its own back.”
The State needs to balance its
elected by Stanislaus County voters to represent them in Sacramento:
As a result, Olsen and Cannella will make fixing the state budget
Olsen represents the Assembly’s 25th District, which extends from
recently-passed Proposition 22, which prevents the State from taking
Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen and Senator Anthony Cannella.
the Central Valley to the Nevada border, and Cannella represents the Senate’s 12th District, which incorporates large portions of Stanislaus,
Merced, Madera, and San Benito counties and a portion of Monterey County. Both hope to use their new roles to forge a government
that is fiscally-responsible, business-friendly, and beneficial for all Californians.
one of their top priorities in the legislature.
Both supported the
money from local governments. With that option gone, both will
begin working with their colleagues in Sacramento to make sure that responsible and sustainable decisions are made to make California
fiscally solvent. “It‘s just like our households,” explains Cannella, “We need to go through our budget line item by line item to see where we can cut spending and where we can do more with less.”
Cannella and Olsen both cite their experiences with local government
Both note that none of the decisions being made in regards to the budget
Modesto City Council while Cannella served two terms as Mayor of
important that the State cut spending, identify waste and abuse, and
as a reason for striving to serve on the state level. Olsen sat on the
Ceres, and both became enraged by the way that the State tried to
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will be easy, but with the budget deficit hovering near $25 billion, it’s encourage efficiency in all areas of its operations.
C ov e r S t ory
Cannella and Olsen also hope to establish what they call a “common
For his part, Cannella notes that being the leader of a city helped
environment of excessive, inefficient, and often nonsensical regulatory
but his experience as a business owner allows him to see how
sense” climate of regulation in California.
Both argue that an
policies both chokes the life out of existing businesses and destroys the seeds of entrepreneurship. “Ultimately, what’s going to get us
out of this financial crisis is a robust and thriving economy,” says
Cannella, “A rising tide lifts all boats, and we need to do what we can to help our businesses succeed.”
him understand how State decisions affect smaller communities,
government decisions affect the day-to-day lives of businesses and their employees. “I think I’m also the only civil engineer [in the Legislature],” he says, “And we’re different. We’re problem-solvers by training. We break things down into bite-sized solutions, and that’s what we need to do in Sacramento.”
Additionally, both realize that California is where it is because
partisan bickering and unwillingness to cooperate have become the
“Ultimately, what’s going to get us out of
rule rather than the exception, and they aim to bring a sense of civility
this financial crisis is a robust and thriving
from a largely Democratic family that includes his father, former
economy,” says Cannella, “A rising tide lifts all boats, and we need to do what we can to help our businesses succeed.” — Senator Anthony Cannella
and bipartisanship back to Sacramento. For Cannella, who comes
Assemblyman Sal Cannella, working with the opposition party is second nature, and it gives him a more well-rounded approach to
politics. “Because of my experience, I can see things from all sides,” he explains, “And that’s the best way to solve a problem.”
For Olsen, working with colleagues from across the aisle is not
a compromise of values, but a necessity to finding workable solutions. “We have to build relationships to get government
For Olsen, the release of what she labels an “excessive regulatory climate” allows businesses and institutions to be more flexible in the
way that they approach problems. As an example, Olsen promotes the idea of a “flexible work week,” in which overtime is to be paid
for work in excess of 40 hours per week rather than eight hours
working,” explains Olsen, “It’s important to work with Democrats to move policy forward while at the same time holding on to
my core convictions. “I’m a consensus-builder by nature,” she continues, “And I think that there are a whole host of issues on which we can find common ground.”
per day. In embracing this change, business can create an alternate
As both Cannella and Olsen settle into their roles in Sacramento,
work four days per week instead of five. This often creates a cost-
facing California cannot be solved overnight.
work week schedule for employees who would, for example, rather saving situation for the employer as well as a personal benefit to the
employee. When this same principle of flexibility is applied to other industries, educational institutions, local governments, and other organizations, the result is more creativity in problem solving at the local level.
Both Cannella and Olsen also plan on examining what can be done to
they acknowledge that there will be challenges and that problems But
like
their
colleagues
in
both
the
Assembly and the Senate, they were elected by the citizens of their districts to create a government that works for the benefit of all Californians, and that is what they plan to do.
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strike a common sense balance between the warranted protection of the environment and the freedom for the Central Valley to use water
in a way necessary to promote a profitable agricultural economy. “We need to study the impact on our environment,” says Cannella, “But
we need to streamline the process. Regulations not built on science but on other factors make it very difficult to do business.”
In seeking to turn these ideas into reality, Olsen and Cannella both
bring a unique set of qualifications and experiences to the table. In addition to fighting for fiscal responsibility and job creation at a local
level, Olsen spent four years as a legislative aid for Assemblyman Tim
Leslie, which gave her an understanding of how Sacramento works.
This experience has allowed her to hit the ground running and draft
legislative solutions to her top priorities of government reform, job creation, and local control on day one.
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Jan u ary 2 8 , 2 0 1 1 Chamber University seminars are back by popular demand! Throughout the
year, the Chamber will offer these informative seminars to its members on a monthly basis. January’s offerings are as follows: January 12 – Team Realignment
Facilitated by Terry Barnhart, Corporate College
Location: Modesto Chamber of Commerce Conference Room Time: 8:15am – 9:30am
Cost: $10 for Chamber members, $20 for potential members
This important seminar will help you get the most from your teams. During this information packed hour you will discuss:
96th Annual Awards and Member Choice Awards
• Defining high performing teams
• Creating the vision and environment necessary for high performing teams
• Managing horizontally to create a competitive edge
Get ready for the event of the year! The Modesto Chamber of
• Defining the 7 elements of high performing teams
Kaiser Permanente are pleased to present the 97th Annual Dinner and
known speaker, trainer and coach in the Central Valley. For information about
Commerce and presenting sponsors, Gianelli and Associates and
Terry Barnhart of Corporate College and Success Seminars.biz is a well-
Member Choice Awards, January 28th at the SOS Club, 819 Sunset
his business and background, visit his website at www.successseminars.biz.
Avenue.
This night is unlike any other in the Valley. More than just an awards
ceremony that celebrates and recognizes the people and companies
that work hard to make Modesto the city that it is; it is also an elegant
evening out, an opportunity to showcase your business and an important gathering place for those who dictate Modesto’s economic future.
This black tie event begins with a no host bar at 6:00pm, followed
by dinner and awards ceremony at 7:00pm. We will hear from our
outgoing Chairman of the Board, welcome our 2011 Chairman and install the incoming Board of Directors.
Facilitated by Daniel Cravens, Littler Mendelson
Location: Modesto Chamber of Commerce Conference Room Time: 8:15am – 9:30am
Cost: $10 for Chamber members, $20 for potential members
This seminar will give you an advanced-level update of the most significant developments in EEO and their impact on employment practices including
• Top Ten Most Important Developments in Equal
• A review of recent Supreme Court and significant
and implications for the employment law and human
Nominations have been made and the excitement is building to see who will receive awards for Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of
the Year, Excellence in Education, Distinguished Service, Ambassador of the Year, Welcome Team Member of the Year, The Robert J. Cardoza
Award and Chamber Member of the Year. With fine food and wine selections, the night is one that nominees anticipate, members benefit from and everyone simply enjoys.
Employment Opportunity Law
appellate court cases and their application resource community
• Wage and hour update
The 2011 update is critical in light of changes in EEO enforcement under President Obama. Learn how to be in compliance and reduce your liability. Visit www.littler.com for more information regarding Littler Mendelson. Coming in February…
Sponsorships highlighting your company’s name at this elegant event are now on sale, as are table sponsorships and individual tickets.
January 19 – Employment Law Update
Tickets often sell out, so reserve your seat soon. Call
Elizabeth at 577-5757 for more information and to purchase tickets.
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February 9 - Using Financial Data to Set Your Business Goals Facilitated by Gary McKinsey, Corporate College
February 15 - Using Innovation and Collaboration Through Technology To Transform Your Business
Facilitated by Kyle Egerton, Solid Networks, Inc. Luis Perez
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The purpose of Local Government Day is to involve and engage LEMO
students into the operations of how local government functions. Day Chair Sandy Hopp, Field Representative for Supervisor Jeff Grover,
opened the day by stating that this was an opportunity to hear what really happens behind the scenes of our local government.
Local Government Day began with insight into what LEMO graduate and
Modesto City Councilman Joe Muratore has experienced. He discussed
how all the preparation was important as he ran for office and commented on how the reality of being a Council member is much more in depth than he expected. He also said how it’s been a rewarding experience.
LEMO students received a bit of ‘Modesto 101’, facilitated by Stanislaus County Deputy CEO, Patty Hill Thomas and Director of Modesto Utility
& Planning Projects, Nick Pinhey. In a Q & A format, students learned
about the demographics, departments and responsibilities of our City and County.
The next topic was the relationship between the elected officials and
their CEOs. Modesto Mayor Jim Ridenour, Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, City Manager Greg Nyhoff and County CEO Rick Robinson discussed issues, policy, fiscal reality and how decisions are made.
Experienced Bankers
Lisa Mantarro Moore, District Director for Congressman Dennis Cardoza led the quiz show “Who Ya Gonna Call?” Lisa called upon LEMO students to route questions taken from real life citizen calls, to the appropriate experts in our government.
When you bank with us, you bank with experience and strength.
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The luncheon speakers, Stanislaus County Supervisor Bill O’Brien and political consultant Mike Lynch, both discussed how to decide to run for
office, characteristics of a good elected official, the impact on family and business and the basics of running a campaign.
LEMO students made real budget decisions as the Board of Supervisors, for a fictitious County.
They had to deal with revenues short of expenditure needs and department heads from the County bringing new issues to light during the budget process.
The final exercise of the day was to engage in a ‘mock’ City Council
meeting. Some LEMO students assumed the role of Council members. Others advocated for a position before the Council. Each matter had to be resolved by a role call vote of the Council.
Local Government Day was sponsored by Ben Cipponeri with Evergreen
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S econd A n n ual S tate of th e C ity
A wards A nd A c hie v e m e n ts
w ith M ay o r Ride nou r
The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors award Linda Curtis, Kelly
Services, Inc., the Ambassador of the Month certificate for the month of November 2010 and the Ambassador
Linda Curtis
final State of the City Address, at 1:30pm, on February 17, at the DoubleTree Hotel.
of the 4th Quarter Award 2010. This is Linda’s fourth
This sellout event provides an opportunity for Modesto business
Ambassador and communicates well the Chamber’s
Ridenour surprised the audience by naming a new Police Chief; come
and fifth award this year. Linda is a very active
benefits when she meets with Chamber Members. Thank you Linda for your dedication and hard work.
Prudential
California
Realty
(PCR)
leaders to hear first hand the Mayor’s plans for 2011. Last year, Mayor
and see what he has in mind for this year! His Address will be followed
by audience questions and answers and a panel discussion, putting you in direct touch with local government.
announced, Broker Associate Penelope J. Miller and
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of one of the business
residential real estate units sales among Prudential Real
opportunities available to showcase your business. For more information,
her team were awarded first place honors as the top in
Estate professionals throughout California, during the Penelope J. Miller
Join the Chamber and Mayor Jim Ridenour as he presents his
second quarter of 2010. Miller specializes in residential real estate and is a Direct Fannie Mae Broker closing
community’s top events! Take advantage of the many sponsorship including table sponsorships and tickets, contact Events Manager Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 or efacanha@modchamber.org.
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over 160 transactions in 2009. Miller and her team “Penelope’s Properties”
can be reached at (209) 758-3117, (209) 996-8334, or by visiting www.penelopejmiller.com
Modesto Junior College Foundation h o n o re d e m p l o y e e s D o n B orges and Dick Higginbotham
with
the
Purdy
Awards
for
Excellence in Education for 2010. The yearly awards Dick Higginbotham
recognize two employees for their distinguished
performance and excellence in teaching or service at MJC. Each recipient was presented with a plaque, had their names added to the perpetual
Purdy Award and will receive a $500 grant to designate to the MJC program or project of their
choice, which are funded through an endowment by the Raymond and Carolyn Purdy Estate. Don Borges
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation receives recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association for Health Care Quality
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF) and the physicians of Gould Medical Group, was recently honored by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), a prominent health care leadership group that promotes quality improvement, accountability and
affordability of health care in California. SGMF was honored as a recipient of the “Ronald P. Bangasser Award for Quality
Improvement” for showing the most significant improvement on P4P measures from 2008 to 2009. The quality awards are part of IHA’s annual Pay for Performance (P4P) recognitions.
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Community Development Economic Development
P e op le On T he M ove Burnside Body Shop is proud to announce the
Dianna Bettencourt has joined Oak Valley
native of Modesto, Scheuber will oversee production,
Manager of its full-service branch located at 2001
Community Bank as Assistant Vice President Branch
addition of Mike Scheuber, Operations Manager. A
Geer Road in Turlock, where she will manage branch
parts inventory and manage employees. Previously,
operations and business development. Bettencourt
Scheuber worked at Barco, a global technology Mike Scheuber
company, as a facilities manager. He brings 10 years
of experience in management to Burnside. For more
information, visit www.burnsidebodyshop.com or call (209) 521-6570.
Century 21 M&M and Associates Coming from the life of a small town, I am incredibly excited
Dianna Bettencourt
including the Women’s Council of Realtors, Emanuel Hospital’s Legacy Circle and California Women for Agriculture. She currently resides in Turlock with her husband Ken.
PMZ Real Estate has named Ben Balsbaugh
have sold many homes in this city, but living here
Vice President of its Residential Sales Division. Ben
is different. There is just MORE. More people to
joined PMZ in July 2000 and quickly rose through
meet, more things to do, more people to help. I am
the ranks. In 2002, Ben was named Sales Manager of
an enthusiastic, passionate, creative Realtor with an
Modesto second office. In 2005, Ben opened PMZ’s
entrepeneurship drive. I love to help my community & network with successful business owners and professionals. Connect with me at www. findingmyperfecthome.com and facebook.com/minervapaniagua
serving in mortgage lending and management
positions. She is actively involved in numerous community organizations
about our new life in the “big” city of Modesto. I
Minerva Paniagua
has spent 20 years in Central Valley banking circles,
Ben Balsbaugh
first location in Stockton. “Ben’s leadership has
been important to the growth of PMZ Real Estate
over the last decade,” stated PMZ president Michael Zagaris. “In his
new role Ben will be able to help lead the ongoing transformation of our organization”.
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Community Development Community Development
A n nouncements Heald
Heald College
College,
joined
the
Chamber
in
September as a President’s Club Circle of Influence
District, hosted a Grand Opening Reception for the Mocse Wildcat
Club plaque from Chairman Kathy Halsey is Ezra
ribbon cutting along with the District Superintendent Mike McCoy and
Shabbaz. Two of the Heald College locations are
campus partnered with the high school ROP program. Branch Manager
– Silver level. Accepting Heald College’s President’s
Branch. The Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce joined in the
Salas, Campus President and his Assistant, Sharlin
members of the community. The Branch is on the Sonora High School
Chamber Members: 5260 Pirrone Court, Salida CA
Diane Gauldin and nine ROP students are the branch staff. Mocse is
95368 & 1605 E. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95210. The Modesto Chamber
excited to be the first credit union in Tuolumne County.
Silver Level Member.
Magnum Boots USA and Hi-Tec Sports recently announced
Hospitality House invites you to our Grand Opening! The
to house its headquarters in Modesto, as it has for 30 years. Despite
family welcomes you to visit our community, take a tour and enjoy
are shared between both companies. Only Hi-Tec’s new marketing
is free of charge. Date: January 13th, 2011 from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm For
committed to our talented employees and our community as we are to
of Commerce appreciates and welcomes its newest President’s Club
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Mocse Credit Union, in partnership with the Sonora High School
its transition into two separate companies. Magnum USA remains proud
Hospitality House in Salida is California’s newest assisted living! Our
the change, 59 of our 61 employees will stay local, many of whom
refreshments and entertainment. This event is open to the public and
and administrative team will expand in Portland, OR. “We’re just as
more details, call (209) 543-9275 or (209) 814-3409.
our global strategy,” Magnum CEO Bob Kaiser said.
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Over 200 national & international awards.
Economic Development
p resident’s c lub C ircle Of I nfluence Platinum Level Kaiser Permanente
Diamond Level Bank of the West Capax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc. Doctors Behavioral Health Center-DMC Doctors Medical Center-DMC Frito-Lay Company Inc. Pacific Southwest Container Physician Referral Service-DMC Romo & Associates Save Mart Supermarkets Walmart
Gold Level Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. Costco Wholesale Evergreen 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 J S West & Company Kaplan College McHenry Medical Group, Inc. Magnum Boots USA 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
C AP A X D e l i v ers More t h a n J u s t I ns urance
Service when you need it (Courtesy of Never Boring Design Associates) User Friendly Technology • A website doesn’t have to be the most complicated part of your life. With a well designed website and a
Few local companies have a history as long
profit they create from lower claims and better risk
and prestigious as CAPAX, Giddings Corby,
management, creating superior financial return for
and manage online content that represents you and
Hynes, Inc. in our community. With a history
the Business Owner.”
your company without the hassle of a middle man.
late 1800’s , CAPAX has long been of
a
premier
insurance
provider
needs
for
individuals and businesses in the Central Valley.
For Joel Geddes Jr., Chairman
• Social media is a great way to communicate
“
Our clients are open to new business strategies and
CAPAX partners with its clients in
and develop brand loyalty with current and potential customers. Social media tools are easily accessible
ways not typical for an Insurance
and integrate well with each other; and most easily
Agency.
For example, CAPAX
connect content to your website.
fosters
a
thriving
Wellness
Program for their own employees
ADVERTISING I GRAPHIC DESIGN I WEB DESIGN I MARKETING I FILM & MULTIMEDIA I COMMERCIAL SIGNS
for over 15 years and now offers Certified Wellness Programs to
MODESTO MEANs BUSINESS The Chamber stands by this statement.
and CEO, CAPAX is not just
innovative risk
clients to promote proper nutrition,
another Insurance Agency, but a
management
exercise, and an overall healthy
use Chamber Members exclusively. We hope we can
business partner that works with
solutions.
lifestyle
‘count on you’ to practice using Chamber Members to
more than just insurance,” he
”
-Joel Geddes Jr., Chairman and CEO
explains, “They’re looking for
productivity
increases
employee
and reduces health
meet all of your business needs. You can find new and current members online at www.modchamber.org, or through our 2010 directory at
care costs. CAPAX also works with
http://www.villageprofile.com/california/modesto.
business to create detailed Disaster
Progress Magazine is the voice of the Modesto
solutions to their business needs. Our clients are
Plans in the event the operation of business is shut
open to new business strategies and innovative
down because of disaster. Many business owners
risk management solutions.”
can’t find the time or expertise to create these plans.
Chamber of Commerce, and the leading business publication in Stanislaus County. For more information or advertising info call (209) 526-9136
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success. Buyers are looking for
Wellness
employees.
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its clients to ensure their business
amongst
We practice it on a daily basis. As an organization, we
CAPAX reaches out and provides them to all clients CAPAX has created several Captive insurance
with a template and sound advice.
companies for it’s clients. Captives are structured so that clients are owners, which allows them to
“We seek to provide ‘Better Business Results’ for
assume a higher level of control than they would
our clients through innovative solutions,” Geddes
otherwise never have. “When they own their own
says, “We see ourselves more as a business partner
insurance entity,” Geddes adds, “they share in the
rather than an insurance commodity provider.”
neverboring.com
that stretches back to the
proper content management system, you can create
This story can also be found at www.modbee.com/workinprogress
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N e tw ork i ng And Referrals
R i bbon C ut t i ng s
Sierra Pacific Home Loans
Cintas First Aid & Safety
Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy
3509 Coffee Road, Suite D-1, Modesto, CA 95355 (209) 572-7300
2500 Veneman Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 678-4729
1111 J Street, Suite G101, Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 622-3837
Humphreys college
Allstate Insurance Robert Ford
Riverbank Nursing Center
1707 McHenry Avenue, Suite A2 Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 576-0941
2649 Topeka Avenue. Riverbank, CA 95367 (209) 869-2569
Rebel’s
Stanislaus Family Justice Center
1525 J Street, Modesto CA 95354 209) 578-5100
1625 I Street, Modesto CA 95354 (209) 238-9597
3600 Sisk Road, Suite 5A Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 543-9411
Raylene & the Radio Show Modesto, CA 95355 (925) 642-7514
Continued from page 4 Mike Moradian: Mike’s business is Peace of Mind Home Inspections.
Minnie’s News Bites
He has put in extensive time and effort helping to create neighborhood
organizations, such as the La Loma Neighborhood Association, which is
Welcome to 2011!
young leader.
you in compliance, the Chamber has current
Dan Garcia: Dan is Vice President, Relationship Manager at Tri Counties Bank. He is also a board member and past President of the Latino Business
Association. Dan gives us some good ties into the Latino community as well as the business community as a whole.
These new board members, coupled with our returning members, make for a dynamic group that is not going to be content with the status quo. The entire board will be featured in a future issue of Progress. I think you can look
forward to some fresh ideas and action items from this group in 2011. Let’s
start moving Modesto forward again! Remember, buy local and, if possible, patronize a chamber member!
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With the new year comes
new tax laws and regulations. To help keep
now being duplicated in other areas of Modesto. He is a forward-thinking
Labor Law posters in both English and Spanish
Minnie Dodge
available for purchase. In addition, we provide a
multitude of HR tools including handy software
for creating and updating your employee handbook and sexual harassment prevention tools. Chamber University is offering two
seminars this month to get you on track for the new year. January 12, Team Realignment, and January 19, Employment Law Update. These important classes fill up quickly. Be sure to call the Chamber to register today. 577-5757
N e tw o r k i n g A n d R e f e rra l s
B u s i ness B efore and A ft er H ours december business before hours
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Bank of the West is California’s 5th largest bank, offering customers a full range of personal and business products and services.
IJ Larsen Pumps, Inc. is a 24-hour business that specializes in installing
and repairing residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural water well pumps.
Bank of the West
IJ Larsen Pumps, Inc.
(209) 521-8060
(209) 529-2020
3600 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356 509 Tully Road, Modesto, CA 95350 www.bankofthewest.com
Direct Appliance Flooring and Home is a local independent
appliance dealer specializing in contractor sales, culinary events and appliance repair services since 1995. Direct Appliance Flooring and Home
2424 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 238-3000
www.directappliance.com
www.ijlarsenpumps.com
N e w C ha mb er M embers Cecil Russell 4324 Lourmarin Lane Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 577-4347 ph cecilrussell4347@gmail.com Individual Members
DLR Group WWCOT Patrick McConnell 809 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 101 Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 575-1384 ph (209) 575-0702 fax pmcconnell@dlrgroup.com www.dlrgroup.com Architects
Greenwood Machine & Fabrication, Inc.
Peace of Mind Home Inspection, Inc.
Juli Lozano 2517 Railroad Avenue Ceres, CA 95307 (209) 538-2277 ph (209) 538-3065 fax info@greenwoodmachine.net www.greenwoodmachine.net
Michael Moradian, Jr. 1111 J Street, G-106 Modesto, CA 95354 (866) 757-8480 ph (866) 653-0356 fax info@homeinspectornow.com www.homeinspectornow.com Home Inspections
Industrial Machining / Fabrication
Hospitality House Alysa Wheeler 5400 Kiernan Avenue Salida, CA 95368 (209) 543-9275 ph alysa79@hotmail.com www.hospitality-house.com Assisted Living
Sequoia Preschool Academy
Suzy Powell (209) 765-0584 ph suzypowell@mac.com www.suzypowell.com Individual Members
The Board Room Roman Wagner 1528 J Street Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 483-4986 ph Bar & Lounge
Janet Couthmiller-Chisler 1308 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 (209) 526-2273 ph (209) 526-2270 fax sequoia_preschool@live.com Schools-Academic Pre-Schools
Kaiser Permanente has become the Chamber’s first Platinum Level member of the Chamber’s President’s Club
Circle of Influence. The organization has pledged its support of the Chamber over and above their membership
commitment for the next three years. At the December Board of Directors meeting, Andrew Mendoza, Community and Government Relations Representative for Kaiser Permanente, presented Board Chairman Kathy Halsey with a
check for their first contribution for 2011. The Chamber thanks Kaiser Permanente for its support and congratulates Andrew Mendoza
it for becoming the Chambers very first Platinum Level member.
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Gina and I founded Simile Construction Service in 1999, and we worked out of our home. I remember subcontractors coming over in the morning to do plan take-offs and they usually ended up having a cup of coffee or breakfast with the kids before they went to school. My goal was to build a company that was faith based with Christian values, committed to Gina and delivering projects with honesty, integrity Guy Simile and quality. We currently employ 38 people, and our combined experience and expertise includes medical, dental, retail, commercial, tenant improvements, construction management, and building maintenance. Seven of those employees are family which includes my father, Joe Simile (retired/accounting); two bothers-in-law, Pat Seefeldt (Senior Estimator) and Fernando Ramirez (Senior Project Manager); son in-law, Gerren Neuson (Project Engineer); niece, Grace Shaw (Student and Administrative Assistant); son, Joe Simile (Project Manager) and daughter, Megan Simile-Neuson (Office 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? I’ve always enjoyed construction. When I was young, my Grandfather always had construction work for me to do at his rentals. While attending college, I worked on concrete crews setting forms and finishing, and also as a carpenter framing. I had my own pick, shovel and stake mall with my name on it! Gina and I were married in 1978, and two years later, I received my General Contractors license. We have been working together side by side ever since. Finding a balance between work, family and having God at the center of our lives has gotten us to where we are now. When you were younger what goals did you set for yourself and why? My parents worked very hard to make sure we got an education and the confidence that whatever we wanted to accomplish we could. Growing up, I always had something going and I learned that working helped open doors to try new things. I spent time helping my Dad with bookkeeping, working for Grandpa, running my paper route and flipping hamburgers at Meal on a Bun. Each experience helped me set future goals for myself. Would you share with me some background that has contributed to helping you achieve your goals? Getting married and having children definitely helps you get your priorities in order, and having a strong family unit is important. Gina and I have been married
for 32 years. She is my wife and my best friend. She has always been there to support me on my goals no matter how crazy they may have been. She did, however, have no problem counseling me on the ones I should reconsider. What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life and how did you achieve that? Construction is an extremely rewarding and humbling profession. There are a lot of ups and downs. It took me a while to figure out that I was not in control of my life as much as I thought I was. I almost lost Gina to illness when the kids were very young. That was a very difficult and humbling time. It was the time in which I surrendered my life to our Lord and let Him take control. There have been many challenges in my life since then, both professionally and personally, but He has never let me down. What are some of the accomplishments of which you are particularly proud? My marriage, children and the faith and values we share together. They make me a better husband, father and now grandfather. Additionally, a business model that Gina and I put together, which has allowed us to persevere through these tough economic times and still provide jobs for our employees. Employees who understand that the word “Service” in Simile Construction Service means providing the best possible service to our clients at all times. Clients who allow us the opportunity to take care of them at all levels and believe we will. What do you like about your job? I have always had the ability to look at a set of plans and see myself walking through the building. It’s extremely gratifying to watch my clients, family and friends use and enjoy the buildings or homes I have built for them. Being able to build just about anything is awesome. I most specifically enjoy when I personally get a break from commercial construction and am able to build a custom home for a client. I truly enjoy the interaction with the client in helping make their dream come true. It is the ultimate in customer service and very rewarding. What are your plans for the future? Continuing to strive to be the best husband, father, grandfather and employer that I can be. To show people through my words and my actions that I care about them, and that I will take care of them with honesty and integrity, delivering quality and value to their construction projects. What advice do you have for business people when it comes to achieving their goals? Always lead with your heart. Be a good steward to others helping them to achieve their goals and watch your goals be reached as well. Lead like Jesus would.
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Location: 1700 Standiford Avenue, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Chamber U Seminar – Employment Law Update Facilitated by Daniel Ravens, Littler Mendelson Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 8:15am – 9:30am
Business After Hours: Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Care Center Location: 2030 Evergreen Avenue Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Annual Dinner & Member Choice Awards Location: SOS Club, 819 Sunset Avenue Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Chamber U Seminar – Using Financial Data to Set Your Goals
Location: Chamber Conference Room
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Facilitated by Terry Barnhart, Corporate College
Facilitated by Gary McKinsey, Corporate College Time: 8:15am – 9:30am
Business Before Hours: University of Phoenix Location: 5330 Pirrone Road, Salida Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Chamber U Seminar – Using Innovation & Collaboration Through Technology to Transform Your Business
Facilitated by by Kyle Egerton, Solid Networks, Inc.
Location: Brandman University 5222 Pirrone Court, Salida Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
State of the City Luncheon
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Business After Hours: Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Location: 100 Poplar Avenue Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where do these doctors send their families for expert care? Our name says it all.
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For a physician referral, call 1.888.284.6641 or visit dmc-modesto.com
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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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