Progress Magazine January 2011

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January 2011 Vol. 32 Issue 1 Modchamber.org

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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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L e ader s hi p

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

4th & U, BERKELEY Value Engineering

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

december business after hours

Hosted by: Bank of the West and IJ Larsen Pumps

Hosted by: Direct Appliance Flooring and Home

Wine Provided By:

Coffee Provided By:

Bank of the West and IJ Larsen Pumps staff

Direct Appliance Flooring and Home staff

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.

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Taking Care of Good Employers

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Chamber U Seminar – Team Realignment

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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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www.capax.com Group Health

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.

• 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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