Progress Magazine July 2010

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July 2010 Vol. 31 Issue 7 Modchamber.org

The Future of Business Leadership

Work In Progress

Ribbon Cuttings

Co ver S t ory

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Kathy Halsey, AT&T

Chairman Elect

The Future of Business

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Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

Co m m u ni ty D evel o p m e n t

Immediate Past Chairman Gary McKinsey, Corporate College

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

Vice Chairman of External Operations David Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

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

Directors Patricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum, CPA

Doug Johnson, Reach Business Solutions

Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri Properties

Leadership Modesto Announcements Awards and Achievements Chamber Calendar

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Sharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente Bill Moreno, Fire2Wire

Ron Owen, Bank of the West

Eco n o m i c D evel o p m e n t

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

Ex-Officio Bill Bassitt, The Alliance

George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College

Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office

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

Minnie Dodge, Administrative Manager mdodge@modchamber.org

Sharon Novotny, Accountant snovotny@modchamber.org

Nita Gruendeman, Membership Sales Manager ngruendeman@modchamber.org

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

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Agnes Amerine, Retention Manager aamerine@modchamber.org

Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager

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

efacanha@modchamber.org

Melanie Smith, Administrative Assistant chamberassistant@modchamber.org

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L e ader s hi p

C h a i r m a n ’s C o r n e r Did you fix the problem? Did you fix the real problem,

or did you only fix a symptom? Too often when we’re problem solving we get too busy or too consumed to

take the time to understand the true underlying issue.

We don’t take the time to ask, “What’s going on here?

Kathy Halsey

What’s really going on here?”

Over the course of my 30+ years with AT&T I’ve had many opportunities to

study problem solving and decision making. It’s been fascinating to explore

the phenomenon of how quickly people jump into fixing things without understanding the core root of the problem. One of my favorite demonstrations of this was through The Beer Distribution Game, commonly referred to as The Beer Game. No, this is not a drinking game.

The Beer Game was developed in the early sixties by professors at the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. The idea was to demonstrate the key principles of supply chain management, particularly the value of sharing information across the various supply chain components. When I played the The Beer Game it was used to demonstrate what can happen when there is a lack of understanding of the core root of the

problem. Because communication was not taking place and no one had the chance to ask “What’s going on here,” everyone was trying to fix a symptom, Teddi Lowry Branch Manager Brenda Rodrigues Customer Service Supervisor

not the problem.

The same principles of The Beer Game can be applied everyday to business.

Too often in business a normal practice is to treat symptoms as problems,

which leads to developing a broad array of false solutions. The perception

that a problem is solved is overshadowed by the fix of the symptom. Volvo experienced this when they over produced green cars when their production

department “solved” what they thought was a shortage problem, which in fact

was the sales department offering special deals on green cars just to get them off their lot.

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Another great example of this is the story about the new bride who is making her first dinner for her husband. Following her grandmother’s recipe, she carefully cuts off the ends of the roast before putting it into the baking pan.

Her husband thinks the roast is delicious, but questions why she cuts off the

ends of the roast since he thinks they are the best parts. The young bride is sure

she is missing some vital part of the recipe, so she asks her grandmother why she cuts off the roast’s ends. The grandmother simply replies, “Because that is the only way it will fit into my pan.”

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without understanding why? Are you solving problems, or are you just simply

take the time to ask “What’s going on here? What’s really going on here?”

Are you overproducing green cars? Are you cutting off the end of the roast

fixing symptoms? Maybe you too should try your hand at The Beer Game. You might find some surprising results.

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political action

From The Ceo Of the eight races the Chamber endorsed, seven

Here are some real life reasons why I ask you to vote. I love the first voters in

US Congress 19th District, Anthony Cannella for

come in with their voter guides, ready to go. It takes a few minutes and out the

prevailed.

Primary winners were Jeff Denham for

California State Senate District 12, Tom Berryhill for

California State Senate District 14, Cathleen Galgiani Joy Madison

for California Assembly District 17, Bill Berryhill for California Assembly District 26. Elected to office were

Adam Christianson for Stanislaus County Sheriff and Dick Monteith for Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors District 4.

line before work and the tired ones who vote at the end of the day. Most of them

door they go. There is nothing more patriotic than the family that comes in to

vote together. Sometimes the children are too young to vote, but they are not too young to understand the importance of what their Moms and Dads are doing.

We should emulate our senior citizens who vote in EVERY election. It was a

tough year because several of our “regulars” came in alone this year after losing a spouse. It was my job to write “deceased” next to a person’s name in the book.

The Chamber supported Proposition 13, seismic retrofitting, and opposed

But not everyone is so dedicated or studies the issues. They seem to have forgotten

Proposition 14, open primaries. However, our colleagues at the Cal Chamber

who or what is on the ballot. They may spend an hour mulling their decisions.

Proposition 15, public funding of campaigns. The Modesto Chamber opposed supported the measure and it prevailed.

Now it gets personal. I am a huge fan of the democratic process. Sure, I get snug when a vote doesn’t go my way. But I have a voice. You have a voice. And it’s important that we exercise the rights, privileges and duties bestowed upon us by our constitution. That’s highbrow for saying – vote.

Modesto Chamber members say that you desire your Chamber to be involved in

all their civics classes and much of their common sense. These voters don’t know They ask questions. Poll workers can’t answer questions on substantive issues without offering an opinion, so we don’t. It makes people mad. There is plenty

of information out there to look at BEFORE Election Day. We need educated

voters. But that has to be self-motivated. I can’t tell you how often we have to tell people to turn off their cell phones in the voting place. Voters who can’t study

this stuff themselves and have to call a trusted advisor must do so before they sign in. There are no “lifelines” at the polls.

political action. And it is. Often Chamber members run for office. Your Chamber

This year we flirted with an electioneering violation. We had to have a fellow

to assist all candidates running for office prepare for the campaign and avoid

obnoxious political message on it.

sponsors candidate workshops (two per year, the next one July 10th) designed

pitfalls. Your Chamber endorses candidates. The Government Relations Council

don one of our paper shirts and cover his tee shirt that had a blatant and/or

and Land Use and Transportation Committee study, interview and discuss

Voters have to vote in their assigned location. It’s readily identifiable on the back

final action. As a business professional you don’t have to vote the Chamber’s

in June. Aside from being 450 miles out of his district, he was positive that if

what or who best represents business. Your Board engages again before it takes

recommendations, but know the advice is solid. You’ll notice the endorsements are not published in Progress. That’s because the publication goes beyond the

membership and there would be significant and complicated FPPC reporting

to do. If you want the Chamber’s endorsements, they are published in the email blast, online, or give the office a call. The Chamber wants you to know.

Your Chamber has a PAC. It contributes money for local and legislative races.

The PAC is only as strong as the contributions from its members.

The rest is up to you. Businesses don’t vote; people do. A 30% turnout is embarrassing. If you didn’t vote, please don’t tell me because I’ll snarl. Get to

the polls in November. No excuses. None of us are too busy to take care of our country.

It’s hard to be too in your face considering the outcome of the last election. But

of the voter guide. We had a guy from San Diego pop into our polling place

he didn’t vote in the primary he would not be eligible to vote in the general election. (Although erroneous, I kinda like that idea.) Mr. San Diego absolutely

insisted on voting in Modesto and so he did with a provisional ballot. I’ll let Lee Lundrigan’s office sort that out.

A memorable episode happened at the Chamber office during the last

presidential election. A woman came into the office demanding an Obama/ Palin yard sign. You did not read that wrong. After an awkward silence we

attempted to direct her to either party headquarters for an Obama/Biden sign or a McCain/Palin sign. Nothing doing, she knew what she wanted and that was it. Although not a Chamber member, she felt compelled to lambaste me

for not keeping an inventory of political advertising. Here’s my point -- she was a motivated voter and her vote counted exactly the same as mine. Makes you queasy, doesn’t it?

it’s not always like that. I have the privilege of working an election poll. What

Please, as members of the business community who are intelligent and

American Revolution chapter has adopted a poll and the proceeds we earn fund

Vote November 2nd.

an experience! In full disclosure, poll workers are paid. My Daughters of the scholarships for ROTC cadets and good citizen students.

informed, ensure that pro-business policies and officials are elected.

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Joy Madison, President and CEO

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JS West and Co. enriched colony barn

t he fu t u r e of b u siness great valley Center promotes economic vitality Written by Heidi Howell

This is the first in a series of occasional articles focusing on topics of interest to valley businesses. Each story will feature a “The Future of …” designation.

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hile they may be small indicators, signs of an economic recovery are sprouting throughout the Central Valley. As the Modesto business community looks to the future, the path must be paved with commerce – and cooperation – in working to rebuild. Sectors are finding key opportunities and partnering with resources like the Great Valley Center, which supports events and organizations that benefit the valley’s economic, social and environmental well-being.

“The valley is recovering economically, and that recovery is being led by people who are finding new ways to reach residents and signal the value of their organizations,” says Great Valley Center President David Hosley.

“Many are using this downtime to prepare for growth next year and beyond. Their investment will pay dividends for a long time.”

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Growth is occurring as certain agricultural sectors tap new markets and reach higher levels of revenue. For example, Hosley says the Modesto-based California Almond Board and its members have positioned almonds as a healthy food, particularly in Asia, which has expanded the market for the crop. “They’ve done something that we will increasingly need to do with products grown in the valley, and that is to add value,” he says. Almonds are now marketed in a number of ways, including sliced, diced and added to meals ready to eat. “As the almond people respond quickly to societal trends, the industry gains a competitive edge.”

Also on the cutting edge of innovation is JS West and Co., which just installed the first Proposition 2-compliant barn in the state. Prop 2 takes effect in 2015 and requires more space for hens. “We’re excited about the new enriched-colony barn,” says JS West and Co. Vice President Jill Benson.

“It not only meets Prop 2 requirements, but provides the hens with a wide range of behavioral activities such as perching, nesting and dust bathing.”

The $3.2 million barn was built by Big Dutchman of Holland, Mich., and received a stamp of approval from American Human Certified, the oldest

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and largest animal welfare organization in the U.S. “We are blessed that our 101-year-old family business is still thriving because we’re in the food and energy businesses,” Benson notes. “The economy in general is struggling, but people still need energy and they need to eat, so as long as we do that, we can continue to move forward.”

Economic and business successes were some of the positive topics covered at the Great Valley Center’s annual conference, held in May 2010 at Gallo Center for the Arts. According to the GVC website, the conference focus was “regional change and real-life solutions that will help the Central Valley’s economy as it begins to rebound.” Speakers included Panama Bartholomy, advisor to the chair at the California Energy Commission, who spoke on clean energy and how it creates new jobs. Other presentations were offered

by Paul Buxman, Genoveva Islas Hooker, Sam Pierstorff, Luis Santana and Diane Smith. A highlight was the conferral of the 10th annual “Sequoia, Giant of the Valley” award to Dr. John D. Welty, president of California State

“Many are using this downtime to prepare for growth next year and beyond. Their investment will pay dividends for a long time.”

— David Hosley University, Fresno, for spearheading economic, educational and job-creating initiatives. All-in-all, the annual conference imparted a wealth of ideas.

Hosley says we are slowly emerging from this recession where our region has been ground zero. “But the emphasis is on ‘slow.’” Even with the modest improvement in consumer spending, it will be three or four years before we’ll see our local governments turn the corner, he says. But some good things have come of the downturn. “People have gone back to school to improve their skills, and that investment will pay dividends for the rest of their working lives. The average employed person has a much better opportunity for home ownership – a key milestone to financial well being.”

During the housing slump, he explains, local governments worked regionally to develop long-term guidelines for growth, so when new homes start being built in numbers again, they’ll most likely be within our current city limits or spheres of influence, and will be smaller and more energy efficient.

Other factors contributing to an improved business climate in the valley are escalating college-bound rates in recent years, Hosley says. “New universities in the valley are part of the equation, as are community efforts to increase the number of high school students taking the SATs, which can lead to good jobs. This trend will lead to a better work force, which is critical as the baby boom generation retires.”

the long run, there will be new construction around stations, he notes. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Modesto’s passenger service moves downtown as a local link to the high speed trains is established.”

For those who may be less familiar with the Great Valley Center, the nonprofit organization operates from Bakersfield to Redding, supporting activities and organizations benefiting the economic, social and environmental well-being of California’s Central Valley. “It brings people together to discuss and find solutions for the valley’s growth issues, produces and gathers data about the valley that is available to all, and trains leaders for the valley, from emerging leaders to elected officials and regional networks,” Hosley notes.

Located on Needham Street in Modesto, the Center was founded in 1997 and is governed by a board of directors and run by staff and partner organizations. It operates leadership development programs, organizes conferences and regional events, and provides data to the public, nonprofits, policymakers and businesses. The Center is currently affiliated with the University of California, Merced, and is supported by numerous foundations, individuals and corporations.

In addition to the Great Valley Center annual conference, GVC hosts an annual conference in Chico called the Sacramento Valley Forum, and conducts briefings on issues like AB32 (the Climate Change Act) for local government leaders. Last year the Center held a green bus tour featuring best practices in renewable energy, with stops at Fiscalini Dairy (methane gas collection and electricity generation) and Frito Lay’s Modesto plant (solar insulation).

The Great Valley Center’s three-year plan outlines ways to create the vision, leadership and tools to help solve the social, environmental and economic challenges facing California’s Central Valley. According to Hosley, the Center will focus on a handful of program areas, with leadership development as the foundation for programs in energy, sustainable land use, access to technology and community health. To make this happen, the Great Valley Center will continue to build awareness to increase general support for its work, and seek to secure additional funding on the federal level to complement local and regional support.

Local businesses can only benefit from the opportunities being created every day around our region. For more information, visit www.greatvalley. org and view past episodes of the new GVC public affairs television program airing on local PBS stations at www.kvpt.org.

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Also on the radar is High Speed Rail, which is funded and will lead to jobs in the valley, Hosley says. “Even without the test track being built for four or five years, there is a surge in the number of planners contracted to do environmental studies and finalize the route through the valley.” In

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Communi ty Development

Leadership Modesto The Leadership Modesto 2009-10 class met in April to learn about

based code was enlightening. The approach was forward thinking;

Rock Realty Trust, extended his gratitude to MID and the City of

and Patrick Kelly from the City’s Planning Division made a similar

local Land Use & Infrastructure. Day Chair Ryan Swehla, Sentinel

Modesto for their cooperation. Swehla commented, “In terms of

planning, it always pays off when we get to see the class enact a Planning Commission session. The ideas and arguments they come

presentation on form-based code to the Chamber ’s Land Use & Transportation Committee.

up with are, quite simply, out of the box…and usually side-splittingly

Classmate Amy Wolfe remarked upon the accomplishment of the City

glimpses into the community, and obviously, a lot of fun can be had,

continues to be, a multi-faceted, complicated process. Issues—such

funny.” A lot of coordination goes into scheduling these educational but most class members remarked upon how much each learned.

Lynn Quijada-Splan, Warden’s Office Products Center, said, “I found

the ‘mock’ Planning Commission hearing fascinating and relevant.

My husband was in the middle of an issue with the Commission, so it was enlightening see the process from all points of view.” (We hope that Lynn’s experience helped her husband out in his endeavor.)

The day impressed upon Drew Kyler, City Signs, that it is about

learning, “Josh Bridegroom’s presentation on the downtown form

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exactly what our city needs.” Bridegroom along with Steve Mitchell

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and County working together. “Coordinated planning has been, and

as our evolving water crisis—create an even more intricate system to address and I am thoroughly impressed that the city and county are working together to create well-thought, bigger-picture planning solutions.” Water is an evolving issue for California, and one that will be

discussed at length in the months to come at the Chamber’s Government

Relations Council. Leadership Modesto is keeping current and relevant for its class members, and Chamber members.

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Economic Development

he weather’s heating up. So is the demand for climate-controlled industrial and storage space. We’ve been building temperature-sensitive manufacturing facilities, fully-insulated warehouses and energy-efficient food-processing plants longer than just about anybody in the Valley. Let us show you why now’s the season to lower the temperature… with Modern Steel!

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Guest Column MJC Seeks Business Input on Workforce Preparation Needs

By Dr. Gaither Loewenstein, President of Modesto Junior College

I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce myself to the Modesto area

business community. Beginning on July 1st I will be assuming office as the next President of Modesto Junior College.

These are challenging times, both for MJC and for businesses and employers in the greater Stanislaus County region. Like most of California, our region is suffering from an economic downturn of historic proportions, driven largely

by the collapse of the housing production industry and its related enterprises in finance, real estate and insurance. Fortunately, for our community, the agriculture and food production industries remain relatively strong, offering

the potential to lead the region to a gradual, yet robust economic recovery in

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the years ahead. At Modesto Junior College, our organization is committed to playing an active role in contributing toward building a literate, well-prepared

workforce that will be an essential element of what I hope will become an economic renaissance in Modesto.

As most of the readers of this publication are undoubtedly aware, MJC, like many area businesses, is facing extraordinary budget challenges. Under the

leadership of our District Chancellor, Dr. Roe Darnell, the College has managed to avoid large-scale layoffs of full-time personnel, retaining its status as the sixth largest employer in Stanislaus County. Nevertheless, the financial resources of our College have been severely constrained over the past few years. Even in

these difficult times, however, we intend to meet our core mission of providing education and training to the local workforce and to meet the needs of area

employers in the course of doing so. It is also my intention, as President of the Custom

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the need for workers who possess basic reading, writing and computational skills in conjunction with work readiness attributes such as time management, honesty and reliability are cited as crucial to the success of their enterprises.

While many of us in higher education would prefer that our students come

to us prepared to do college-level work, this is, unfortunately, not the case for

a majority of them. We recognize, therefore, that it falls upon the community colleges to address basic skill deficiencies on the part of our students in order prepare them to become more productive members of society.

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in the region concerning the steps we can take at Modesto Junior College to Community colleges need to become far more agile as organizations in order

to more meaningfully fulfill their mission as primary providers of career/

technical education. We need to streamline our curriculum approval processes and to become more adept at providing customized training solutions for the employers we serve.

I am looking forward to meeting with business community leaders to discuss

these issues in greater detail. Please feel free to contact me; I am readily available to serve you.

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People On The Move

Announcements JS West & Co. announces a collaboration with Susan

United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County (UCP) is proud to announce Scott Webb as its new

G. Komen for the Cure. A portion of sale receipts will

service in the Central Valley in 1986. UCP is a leading

from pink delivery trucks. “Our pink bobtails are easily

be donated from every gallon of propane gas delivered

Executive Director. Scott started his nonprofit community

spotted on the road and making deliveries,” states Jill

service provider and advocate for adults and children Scott Webb

with disabilities, including cerebral palsy. UCP’s mission

is to advance the independence, productivity and

full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. UCP provides services, programs, and advocacy to persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.

BrightDart has announced John Cordero as Production

Manager. Since 1983, Mr. Cordero has acquired extensive

printing, graphics, and mail experience. In addition to his profession, Mr. Cordero is a mentor with Fresno schools

and works with World Heritage. He also serves on three John Cordero

boards of directors, Central California Hispanic Chamber

of Commerce, First Tee of Fresno, and Hills Document

Assistants. Mr. Cordero’s expertise allows BrightDart the advantage of producing more with less, thereby driving costs down and providing customers with the highest level of service.

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Oak Valley COmmunity Bank We mean business

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Benson. Benson applauds Bette Best, Propane Sales

Manager, who thought up a very ‘pink’ commitment

to give back to the communities where we live, work and serve. For more information, visit www.jswest.com, or contact Jill Benson at (209) 577-3221.

Sutter Medical Center is now utilizing state-of-the-art technology that enables physicians to more efficiently visualize and guide treatment for abnormal

heart rhythms, or cardiac arrhythmias. The EnSite Velocity™ Cardiac Mapping

System creates a three-dimensional model of the patient’s heart, allowing the physician to visualize a patient’s unique anatomy with great detail and enabling the doctor to quickly locate the source of the problem and formulate a treatment strategy. For more information, please contact Catherine Larsen, (209) 525-3106.

Tri Counties Bank is proud to offer local business owners a FREE one-

day seminar to learn practical, easy-to-implement financial management skills with the user-friendly and flexible QuickBooks® accounting software. This comprehensive seminar will be held from 8:00am - 5:00pm with continental breakfast and lunch provided at the following location: Modesto: August

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Modesto City-County Airport announces Wendover Resorts will be

offering leisure charter flights out of Modesto starting late-September 2010.

Flights will be operated by XTRA Airlines utilizing its Boeing 737-400 jet aircraft. This passenger jet offers such amenities as 12 first class seats, 138

coach seats and all leather seating. The introductory three-night flight package

from Modesto departs September 25 returning September 28 includes round

trip air transportation, hotel accommodations, bus transfers and luggage handling for $149.00 per person at the Peppermill Resort. Reservations: Steve Sereno, Meredith Hamilton, Mark Cook, Cathy Stapley, and Jeffrey Hamilton, with Oak Valley’s Ron Davenport, 209.343.7627

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Minnie’s News Bites

Let us make your business, our business.

the Blues Festival at the King Kennedy Center, the

– Hamilton & Company, LLP, CPAs, Modesto

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(866) 359-9363 or (800) 217-0049.

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Modesto is filled with great entertainment this month and next! With MoBand in Graceada Park,

YES Company’s Music Man at the Gallo Center, Minnie Dodge

Deep Roots ~ Strong Branches

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and X Fest in downtown Modesto, there’s a little

musical something for everyone. Not in to music?

Check out the Elks Lodge Rod & Custom Car Show or the Stanislaus

County Fair. That’s just for starters! Gather the family or your favorite someone, forget about the heat, and enjoy all Modesto has to offer!

Economic Development

Business-to-Business Trade Show The Sixth Annual Business-to-Business Trade Show was held May 13 at the SOS Club. New to the event this year, was the addition of pipe and drape,

giving it a very professional look and feel. Seventy-five vendors participated, displaying information about their goods and services, offering exciting

take-aways, and live demonstrations. Clear Channel was on-site with Dave Diamond broadcasting live, adding another special element to a great event.

The Chamber would like to express its gratitude to Committee Chair Laura

Ward, Ward Promotional Services, Inc., for the many hours and materials she contributed to make the event such a success. Thank you also to the SOS Club for the use of its facility and the helpful cooperation of the staff. Our event

programs were provided by Gowans Printing, thank you for another great job!

TSM Insurance

San Joaquin Valley College

Doctors Medical Center

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Events like these are successful because of our many sponsors. The Chamber expresses its sincere thanks to them all.

Publicity Sponsors

San Joaquin Valley College TSM Insurance

Star Sponsors

Doctors Medical Center Karly M. Richey Independent Beauty Consultant/Soroptimist International

Spotlight Sponsors

AAA Addus Healthcare Advanced GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Ahart Benefit Insurance Services A-Pro Payroll Systems AT&T Boyett Petroleum Brandman University California Mortgage Associates CareMore Carpetland Casa de Modesto CCT Telecomm Clear Channel Radio Costco CrimeTek Security DeHart Technical School Diablo Grande Golf & Country Club Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) Docu-Stor DoubleTree Hotel Extra Space Storage Fairfield Inn & Suites - Turlock Garden City Healthcare Center Gowans Printing Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Home Oxygen Company, Inc. Huff Construction Company, Inc. Humphreys College I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. Impact Marketing Institute of Technology Joaquin Painting Kelly Services Kemper CPA Group, LLP

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Lakewood Memorial Park & Funeral Home Laser Quest Leer Corp Real Estate, Design & Development Mocse Credit Union Nelson Staffing Never Boring Design Associates OnTrac Pacifica Senior Living Pam Palombi, State Farm Insurance Prime Shine Car Wash Rank Investigations Sierra Dental Care SinglePoint Outsourcing, Inc. Solid Networks Standiford Place Gracious Retirement Living Sylvan Learning Center Tenney A. Norquist Unlimited Physiques Vintage Faire Mall Volvo Rents Warden’s Office Products Center Yonan’s Floral

2009-10 New Members

Caring Touch Therapy Coleman Insurance & Financial Services Pre-Paid Legal Services Qdoba Mexican Grill Saddle Creek Resort Security Public Storage This, That & More The Trade Secrets Utility Telephone Plans are underway for an even bigger event next year. Be the first to secure your place. Call Elizabeth at 577-5757, efacanha@modchamber.org

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Ec onomic Development

New Member Profiles Walpole & Co., LLP has been in the information management business

for over two decades, helping clients leverage the true benefits of technology

and business software for better efficiency and accuracy. We are experts in providing QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, Sage MAS 90/200/500, Sage

Accpac and CRM software systems throughout the Santa Barbara area and California Central Coast. From mom-and-pop shops to $500 million corporations, Walpole creates technology solutions that are a perfect fit. For more information about Walpole & Co., visit www.walpoleits.com.

Saddle Creek Corporation is a nationwide, third-party logistics

company providing integrated logistics services—warehousing, transportation and contract packaging. Founded in 1966, the company operates more than

15-million square feet of warehouse space in 31 locations nationwide. The 3PL develops customized logistics solutions for companies in a range of industries, including food and beverage, health and personal care and consumer goods.

Saddle Creek is committed to helping its customers increase supply chain

efficiencies, manage operational costs and streamline their businesses. Veronica Bennett, 3643 Finch Road, (209) 544-7199 ext. 2207.

CCT Telecomm One Call, One Company, One Bill - Based in Lodi since 1996, CCT Telecomm is a registered Public Utility providing business class voice and data service in California & Nevada. Products include Mitel

phone systems, hosted VoIP, call recording and call centers. Services offered

include T-1, PRI, DSL, Local, Long Distance, and Toll Free Service. CCT audits your existing telecomm needs to provide the most effective and up-

to-date solutions for your business. For best in industry service and value, (209) 365-9500 or (888) 777-4CCT, www.4cct.com.

A-Pro Payroll Systems - A locally owned and operated company well qualified to meet all your payroll needs. Being in the payroll field for over 12

years, our team has built long-term customer relationships. At competitive prices, A-Pro provides payroll reports to fit all your business needs—from

Employer Taxes to Certified Payroll reports. Call now for a free quote and

mention this ad for FREE SET-UP for new customers. Contact Susana Feliciano, A-Pro Payroll Systems, 1070 Reno Ave, Modesto 95351, (209) 526-8013, susanaf@a-pps.com.

Awards And Achievements Bill Lyons was named the 2010 Agriculturist of the

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors commend Kathy Salvatore

Year. This award recognizes outstanding leadership

the Ambassador Chair, Kathy is familiar with this

agriculture, education, labor, research trade and public

for being the Ambassador of the Month for April. As

in agricultural finance, government, production

distinction; she has won it many times before. Kathy Kathy Salvatore

visited many Chamber members this past month to receive this recognition. The race is on for who will win

service. As the California Department of Food and Bill Lyons

Agriculture Secretary he promoted the industry and

under his leadership the “Buy California” program

the Ambassador of the 2nd Quarter. Good luck to all of the Ambassadors.

was developed and implemented. Lyons was nominated by Western

Center for Human Services (CHS) was awarded the City of Modesto

California’s dairy farm families and farmers are heard,” said WUD CEO

Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Recycling (CACOR) and the Solid Waste

Division’s 2009 Business Recycling Award. Wanting to reduce its carbon

United Dairymen (WUD). “Bill has [ensured] the issues of importance to Michael Marsh. For more information, call (209) 522-1762.

footprint, CHS established a Going Green Committee in 2008. Over the years,

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented

it has grown into a culture where the entire organization participates in

a 2010 Spirit of Enterprise Award to Congressman

of changing lives, building futures, helping families and making the world a

70% of the time last year on the highest priority issues,

recycling.The staff also uses green cleaning products. CHS is in the business

George Radanovich for voting for business at least

little greener. (209) 526-1476, www.centerforhumanservices.org.

including economic stimulus, health care, energy and George Radanovich

environment, travel promotion, pay discrimination and much more. This recognition is only given to

select members of Congress. For more information, contact Congressman Radanovich’s Modesto office at (209) 579-5458.

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President’s Club C i r cl e O f I n fl u e n c e Diamond Level

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

Gold Level

Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. Costco Wholesale Evergreen 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 Medical Group Children’s Hospital Central California Children’s Hospital & Research

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

Courtyard by Marriott Covenant Village of Turlock Curtis Legal Group Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios,

Pacher & Silva

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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 Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc. I.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc. ITT Technical Institute Institute of Technology International Paper Company J S West & Company Kaplan College McHenry Medical Group, Inc. Mercer Foods Mocse Credit Union Modesto Commerce Bank Modesto Toyota Mraz, Amerine & Associates Nestle USA Oak Valley Community Bank O’Brien’s Market, Inc. 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.

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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

Garrad and Dallas Marsh became the new

groups to incorporate bowling into their

owners of McHenry Bowl in 1986, just as

social circles. These efforts have been

the world of bowling entered into a period

largely successful, as many area seniors

of uncertainty. The popularity of league

have made bowling a regular part of their

bowling, the industry’s key market, had

weekly activities. “There’s a social aspect to

peaked and was entering into a period

these efforts,” says Marsh, “It’s an important

of decline. As a result,

theme in all of our senior

the Marshes went about

programs.”

expanding new markets by shifting the focus to three groups that had not fully embraced bowling as a recreational activity: youth, families, and seniors.

Throughout

the

1990s,

Garrad Marsh instituted a

series

of

changes

“ There’s a social aspect to these efforts

”

- Garrad Marsh

In 2008, Marsh finished a decade-long remodel of the facility, which was designed to aesthetically mirror the business’ new direction. The new design features staggered tables to give each lane its own sense of independence and more

designed

to

make

access points between the

McHenry

Bowl

more

upper and lower levels.

including

“It’s very open and casual,”

family-friendly,

says Marsh, “There’s an easy flow from the

installation of bumpers, the inclusion

upper concourse to the lower level, and you

of a pizza restaurant, and the creation

don’t feel like you’re forced to bowl with the

of several youth-oriented themed days.

people next to you.” The addition of a flashy

Because of these efforts, McHenry Bowl

new exterior and rows of 42-inch monitors

now operates one of the largest youth

also work to give this new arrangement a

programs in California.

sleek modern feel. To Marsh, it’s an everyday

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the years, and how McHenry Bowl has never

local organizations, churches, and residential

failed to adapt to those changes.

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Netw orking And Referral s

R i b b o n C u tt i n g s

Alzheimer’s Aid Society

Saddle Creek Corporation

A-Pro Payroll Systems

700 McHenry Avenue, Suite B Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 238-0538

3643 Finch Road Modesto, CA 95357 (209) 544-7199

1070 Reno Avenue Modesto, CA 95351 (209) 526-8013

Wells Fargo Bank

Black Bear Diner

Krishnamoorthi MD Inc.

2509 McHenry Avenue Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 236-7301

2200 Plaza Parkway Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 529-1440

2220 E. Orangeburg Avenue Modesto, CA 95355 (209) 525-3121

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N e twork i n g A n d R e f e rra l s

B u s i n e s s B e f o r e a n d A ft e r H o u r s monthly coffee hour

monthly mixer

Hosted by: Stanislaus County Free Library

Hosted by: Galleto Ristorante

Coffee Provided By:

Stanislaus County Free Library staff

Galletto Ristorante staff

Celebrating seasonal ingredients and an uncomplicated and inspired style.

With reference and circulating books for adults and children for free, the library is the place to go throughout the year.

Galletto Ristorante

Stanislaus County Free Library 1500 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 558-7800

1101 J Street Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 523-4500

new chamber members A&N Cleaning

JKB Energy

Albert Ell 5618 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95357 (209) 523-5171 ph (209) 578-5243 fax angela@ancleaning.com www.ancleaning.com Janitorial Service

Bob Hansen 941 E. Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CA 95382 (209) 668-5303 ph (209) 668-5304 fax monique@jkbenergy.com www.jkbenergy.com Solar Contractors

Brewer Family Dentistry

Krishnamoorthi MD, Inc.

Amanda Brewer 1213 Coffee Road, Suite H Modesto, CA 95355 (209) 578-0707 ph (209) 578-1016 fax mandarinerj@yahoo.com www.brewerfamilydentistry.com Dentists

Soma Krishnamoorthi, M.D. 2220 E. Orangeburg Avenue Modesto, CA 95355 (209) 525-3121 ph (209) 525-3124 fax sumakris@sbcglobal.net Physicians & Surgeons, M.D.

CA Alpha Numeric, Inc.

Rooter Express

Dave Lopez 706 15th Street Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 527-7070 ph (209) 527-0144 fax votelopez@yahoo.com www.alphanumericinc.com Copying Machines & Supplies

Mark Lipani 1321 Rockefeller Drive, Unit D-1 Ceres, CA 95307 (209) 524-4364 ph (209) 537-4297 fax rooterexpres@yahoo.com Plumbing Contractors

Society for Handicapped Children & Adults Marci Boucher 1129 8th Street, Suite 101 Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 524-3536 ph (209) 524-1205 fax marci@societyforhandicapped.org www.societyforhandicapped.org Community Service Organizations

Stott Outdoor Advertising Eric Robison 1231 8th Street, Suite 710 Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 338-0858 ph (530) 342-0712 fax erobison@stottoutdoor.com www.stottoutdoor.com Advertising Agencies

The Trade Secrets Julia Costanza 14855 Mono Way, Suite 104 Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 532-8100 ph (866) 204-1908 fax julia@thetradesecrets.com www.partyandwedding.com Bridal Shows

Valley Bio Energy. LLC Dr. Stephen Endsley 1121 K Street Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 521-8008 ph (209) 521-8791 fax betty@endsleyproperties.com Biomass Power Plant

Velvet Grill & Creamery Kirk Smith

2204 McHenry Avenue

3250 Dale Road

Modesto, CA 95350

Modesto, CA 95356

(209) 544-9029 ph

(209) 527-2662 ph

(209) 745-6116 fax

(209) 745-6116 fax

kirksmith@softcom.net

kirksmith@softcom.net

Restaurants

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Prime Shine Express presents:

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY ...a series spotlighting entrepreneurial achievement

Chris Ricci President Chris Ricci Presents, Inc. Please give a brief overview about your company’s history.

I launched Chris Ricci Presents in 1998 shortly after moving to Modesto. I’d been working for Chris Ricci a concert promoter in Sacramento, and when I left that job, my non-compete agreement meant I needed to find another city if I wanted to stay in the concert business. I’d always liked Modesto and there seemed to be a lot of opportunities here, so I took a leap of faith and started my own business. Since then, we’ve produced X Fest, Summer Fest, the Modesto Art and Wine Festival, Tresetti’s Mardi Gras and lots of other events both here and around the country. As president, I’m a glorified general contractor. My role is primarily to weave together all the elements necessary to produce a successful event, including sound, lighting, staging, security, marketing and of course the entertainment, in addition to coordinating with local government and our sponsors.

There are times when we have up to 400 people involved, and my job is to find the right people and ensure that everyone works together to make the event successful.

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 started booking concerts when I was at the University of San Diego. We had a budget that was designed to cover five concerts and I managed to stretch it into 20, and I was hooked immediately. After college, I worked for the Coach House nightclub chain that included the Ventura Theater and the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, so I got great experience producing concerts with bands like Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Blink 182 and No Doubt. Eventually I moved to Sacramento to work for Fahn and Company, which is where I learned to produce festivals like KSFM Spring Jam and Day in the Zone, as well as club bookings.

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

Without a doubt, I owe my success to tenacity. I never give up. When I hit a road block, I find a way around it, and that almost always leads to long-term success.

Do you participate in any community outreach efforts or clubs?

I’m President of CommonWealth Modesto and a member of the Modesto Rotary Club. Both are great opportunities to strengthen my connection to the community and play a small part in making Modesto the best city it can be.

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

I think planning and preparation are the most important factors. It’s not enough just to have a good idea. There are plenty of good ideas floating around, but the key is to look at things from every possible angle before you leap. Figure out what hurdles you might encounter and decide how you’ll handle those situations if they arise. It’s like having the opportunity to set up your chessboard in a winning configuration before your opponent arrives. Careful thought and preparation increase your chances of success exponentially.

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

Modesto is a big city that behaves like a small town. We have big city advantages like shopping, great restaurants, and entertainment, but there’s also a small town atmosphere that enables us to get to know each other and become involved in the community. I think a lot of people, especially those who grew up here, take that for granted, but it’s something my wife and I really cherish.

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

When you run your own business, self-management and a strong work ethic are absolutely key. I don’t have a boss who sets my schedule or assigns tasks for me to complete. Whether I succeed or fail is entirely up to me. I set goals for myself every day and I work hard to achieve them.

When I succeed, my company succeeds.

What accomplishments are you particularly proud of?

In 1998, I produced an event called SummerFest at CSU Stanislaus. I was very proud that it was successful, partly because it was the first concert I produced on my own and partly because I financed it with money I’d borrowed from my parents, so I was glad I didn’t lose their investment! I’m also extremely proud of the growth and success of X Fest over the past 10 years, but I think the thing I’m most proud of is the life I’ve built with my wife, Kim, and our two children, Courteney and Connor.

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Chamber Calendar J u ly

2010

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Coffee Hour: Streaks Location: 1421 Standiford Avenue, Suite A Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Candidate Workshop “Nuts & Bolts” Location: Stanislaus County Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Mixer: DoubleTree Hotel Location: 1150 9th Street Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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Coffee Hour: Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Location: 200 W. Roseburg Avenue Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Land Use & Transportation Location: Modesto City-County Airport Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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Mixer: Institute of Technology Location: 5601 Stoddard Road Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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Government Relations Council Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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

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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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