Progress Magazine - February 2020 by Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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

FEBRUARY 2020 | CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman

Pete Zahos; Sysco Central California Inc.

Past Chairman

Steve Rank, Rank Investigations and Protection, Inc.

Vice Chair, External Operations Michael Moradian Jr.

Vice Chair, Internal Operations Patricia Gillum, CPA

CLIBP Update

DIRECTORS

Bill Robinson, Principal Financial Group Brad Blakely, Edward Jones Investments David Wright, Wright Insurance Company DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice Inc. Jared Steinwert, F & M Bank Jason Pineda, FRESHPOINT, Inc. Kathy Monday, Squeeze Inn Kirstie Boyett, The State Theatre Kristin Reza, Bank of Stockton Michael Gaffney, PG&E Naomi Layland, Ardis Farming Peggy O’Donnel, Mid Valley Productions Warren Kirk, Doctors Medical Center

ADVISORS

Keith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office George Boodrookas, Modesto Junior College Melissa Williams, Modesto Irrigation District

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President & CEO

Trish Christensen Modesto Chamber of Commerce tchristensen@modchamber.org

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FEBRUARY 2020

A Message From The President & CEO ANTICIPATION By Trish Christensen

Gala season has come and gone, and what a great night we had! Thank you to all that attended, sponsored, prepared food, provided drink, and entertained us. With an added THANK YOU to the staff and volunteers of the Gallo Center for the Arts. Working with the team Lynn Dickerson has in place, is truly an easy and enjoyable experience. I also wish to send some added appreciation to Marian Kaanon for her personal flare and lighthearted energy as our Master of Ceremonies of the awards program. Please watch for our Gala recap in the March edition of Progress. I hope each of you have been able to kick start 2020 in a positive direction. Whether you are at this point of the New Year and still holding on to and working on your “resolutions”, or simply writing the next chapter in your story – we all look to a new year with new ideas, visions, hopes, and goals. Let’s take a moment to look ahead at what is coming in the near future in our area.

Modesto Chamber President and CEO Trish Christensen, second from left, and her team are excited for the wide variety of programs and initiatives planned for 2020.

Keith D Boggs, County Assistant Executive Officer spoke at the January Economic Development Committee meeting. Here we heard about current plans and updates regarding the Crows Landing Industrial Business Park (CLIBP) project. Talk about passion for a project! Mr. Boggs painted a vibrant picture of not only what is coming together with this effort, but also what the future can look like through it. Our feature story is on the CLIBP and will also give you a taste of what this development will provide for our local workforce. “Creating jobs where people live is the most important work we can do to improve our economy and our way of life in the Valley,” - Keith Boggs. This is exciting news!

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What else is on the horizon? Well, we anticipate hosting the Mayor’s State of the City address in March, and the 25th Annual Ag Aware (local high school FFA scholarship fundraiser) Luncheon in April. Over the next couple of months I will be working to bring key partners together to formulate networking opportunities for “Women in Business” and “Non-Profits in Service”, as well as launching “REACON Assessments” (Recycling, Energy Conservation, Air Pollution Mitigation, Water Conservation) through our Stanislaus Green Team. This will lead us to being able to provide Green Sustainable Business Certifications to those that want to be recognized as Green Certified. We will also continue to host and support the efforts like that of the 209 Freedom Project (a program of the Stanislaus Family Justice Center & Without Permission). Please let me know if you can help motivate the success of one of these initiatives. There is always room for engaged influencers, new ideas, and positive energy at our programs and committees. We welcome it all!

With warm regards, Trish

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

Modesto Area,economic regional businesses and community prosperity through advocacy, collaboration, access to leaders, development, connectivity and business education. Toour execute our adopted mission have developed an acronym that helps keep us focused. access to leaders, economic connectivity and business education. That To execute adopted mission we development, havewe developed an acronym that helps keep us focused. That acronym is “CARES: Community, Advocacy, Relationships, Education and Service.” acronym is “CARES: Community, Relationships, Education andkeep Service.” That To execute our adopted missionAdvocacy, we have developed an acronym that helps us focused. acronym is “CARES: Community, Advocacy, Relationships, Education and Service.”

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EDUCATION

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At its heart the Modesto Chamber is a community of likeminded

The Chamber serves the education community by hosting the

business owners who share the vision for enjoying a thriving economy

annual State of Business and Education event, by fund-raising for local

and creating and maintaining our community as a vibrant place to live,

students at the Ag Aware and Harvest Luncheon annual series, and

work and play. The Modesto Chamber is the go-to resource and

partnering with local schools and colleges to train and educate young

At its heart the Modesto Chamber is a community of likeminded

business owners who share the vision for enjoying a thriving economy

and creating and maintaining our community as a vibrant place to live,

work and play. The Modesto Chamber is the go-to resource and

The Chamber serves the education community by hosting the

annual State of Business and Education event, by fund-raising for local

students at the Ag Aware and Harvest Luncheon annual series, and partnering with local schools and colleges to train and educate young

facilitator of ideas and communication for nonprofits, governmental men and women, all in keeping with our pledge to help provide a ready facilitator of ideas and communication for nonprofits, governmental men and women, all in keeping with our pledge to help provide a ready

agencies, and community leaders. More More than than just ajust business club,club, the the workforce the Chamber Chamber agencies, and community leaders. a business workforcetotoserve serve local local employers. employers. Additionally, Additionally, the Modesto Chamber strives to affect its environment for positive educates its members on practical solutions and best practices through Modesto Chamber strives to affect its environment for positive educates its members on practical solutions and best practices through transformation by supporting change agents in the community. its Progress Magazine articles, monthly Chamber University and Seeds transformation by supporting change agents in the community. its Progress Magazine articles, monthly Chamber University and Seeds ofof Success speaker monthlycommittee committee Success speakerseries, series,workshops workshops and and seminars, seminars, monthly meetings, and SCORE counseling. meetings, and SCORE counseling.

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SERVICE SERVICE

Chamber Staff, Board of Directors and many of our topical

committees, such as Economic Development and Government

Relations, are engaged and proactively representing our members by

The Chamber believes in service to the community and to its

The Chamber believes in service to the community and to its members. The Chamber Board and staff are active on many nonprofit

addressing business initiatives, addressing issues in our community members. The Chamber Board and staff are active on many nonprofit and government committees, donating their business expertise, time

and working toand relieve regulatory The burdens businesses due as to local statethe governments. Modesto Chamberendure gets results, to local shown and state Modestomore Chamber gets results, as by governments. recent victoriesThe in forming rational ADA legislation, shown by recent avictories in measure, forming electing more rational legislation, defeating no-growth businessADA friendly candidates, working alongside otherselecting to passbusiness Measure L, a candidates, local self-help defeating a no-growth measure, friendly measure, for our workingtransportation alongside others to and passchampioning Measure L,fora more local water self-help agribusiness, industry citizens. By working together, transportation measure, andand championing for more waterour formembers our are stronger together than they ever be on their own. agribusiness, industry and citizens. Bycould working together, our members

are stronger together than they could ever be on their own.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Modesto Chamber specializes in building relationships among business and serving as the nexus to businesses, nonprofit

The Modesto Chamber in building relationships organizations, and specializes governmental agencies. We hostamong monthly businessnetworking and serving the special nexusevents, to businesses, nonprofit events, as annual an annual trade show, and our long-running Gala. Membersagencies. also may serve committees or go organizations, and governmental We onhost monthly through the Leadership Modesto program wheretrade they will build longnetworking events, annual special events, an annual show, and term relationships with key leaders in the business world and or go our long-running Gala. Members also may serve on committees

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throughlocal the community. Leadership Modesto program where they will build longterm relationships with key leaders in the business world and local community.

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HERE COMES THE CLIBP CROWS LANDING INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK NEARING REALITY Crows Landing Industrial Business Park (CLIBP) is an exciting, sustainable development opportunity located on the west side of Stanislaus County in the heart of our Central Valley. This 1,528-acre reuse project is the former Crows Landing Naval Air Facility, an auxiliary air station closed in 1991 and transferred to NASA. In 1999 Congress, through a Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) activity, directed NASA to convey public interest of the property to Stanislaus County following environmental cleanup. We foresee this property being shovel ready in the next 20 months and anticipate tremendous job generating opportunities to follow in the years to come.

CLIBP offers unlimited opportunity through entitled land with flexibly sized building sites. Diverse uses from office and incubation spaces for small start-up firms, facilities for midto large-size offices and corporate headquarters, to large floor plan warehouse, logistics and manufacturing facilities, all desirable prospects for location within the Crows Landing Industrial Business Park. Stanislaus County is an affordable and strategic business location with competitive wages, vibrant and diverse communities, competitive land and utility costs, and an available workforce. The economic potential is powerful.

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The CLIBP Environmental Impact Report has been completed. Existing air facility infrastructure is available with one of the two former military runways earmarked for corporate air and general aviation reuse in the coming years to complement the needs of future CLIBP tenants serving regional businesses in Stanislaus County and the Central Valley.

The industrial real estate market in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties is growing. And as the demand for available space in the Central Valley continues, development forecasts have identified a resurgence in the need for industrial sites, specifically sites that offer more than 1 million square feet of under roof space. The 1,528-acre Crows Landing Industrial Business Park is poised to support the growing needs of industry.

A 1,528-acre reuse project is taking shape at the former Crows Landing Naval Air Facility, an auxiliary air station closed in 1991 and transferred to NASA, later turned over to Stanislaus County through the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC). 8

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“Creating jobs where people live is the most important work we can do to improve our economy and our way of life in the Valley,” said Keith Boggs, Assistant County CEO. “This development project will lead to strong year-over-year employment growth and the creation of up to 15,000 new locally based jobs, resulting in over $4.7 billion in economic output.” The Crows Landing project will provide County residents with employment choices that will eliminate long commutes on congested roadways, reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving our air quality, not to mention our quality of life. The CLIBP provides a mix of land use classifications while remaining flexible in terms of the size and configuration of available parcels, vertical development, and compatibility with surrounding uses and infrastructure. Additional benefits of the site include quick access to the Bay Area, and the Silicon Valley, State, regional and national highway systems within 1 mile, less than one hour’s drive time from four maritime ports (Oakland, San Francisco, Stockton, and Sacramento), and easy access to nearby inland ports and distribution centers. Stanislaus County is giving interested developers a head start. We’ve prepared the CLIBP Specific Plan to streamline future building applications and review processes. We’ve undertaken environmental studies, entitlement, and an investment totaling more than $30 million to provide initial infrastructure development. This investment includes the completion of site studies, design efforts, and the development of initial onsite water supply, wastewater, stormwater, power, and road infrastructures. The County has also taken steps to ensure the CLIBP is uniquely positioned to maximize the effectiveness of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). EIFD’s are a form of Tax Increment Financing that local agencies may establish for a project or geographic area to capture incremental increases in property tax revenue for future onsite infrastructure development and facilities maintenance. An EIFD is a built-in funding mechanism used to build roads, parks, sewage and water facilities, flood control and drainage, as well as transit-oriented projects among others for up to 45 years.

The CLIBP EIFD will enable incremental increases in property tax revenue generated from future vertical development in the CLIBP to be reinvested back into the project. Businesses within the CLIBP EIFD will know that its property tax is being reinvested toward further industrial park development. This provides assurance to the CLIBP businesses that Stanislaus County is committed to the development of a self-sustaining, booming economic center. The CLIBP is also part of a Foreign Trade Zone (a geographic area where goods may be landed, handled, manufactured or reconfigured, and re-exported duty free and without the intervention of customs authorities) and a qualified Opportunity Zone. An Opportunity Zone provides a tax deferment, using an Opportunity Fund investment vehicle for investing in eligible property (in an Opportunity Zone) that utilizes the investor’s gains from prior investment. The County wants to meet the diverse needs of the development community and our workforce. We’re committed to generating jobs locally, reducing commuter traffic, and making a positive impact on our region. We want to engage in creative and synergistic partnerships that can help achieve these goals. And we believe that the Crows Landing Industrial Business Park is just the thing to transform our region. At long last… here comes the CLIBP! For more information, email Keith D Boggs, County Assistant Executive Officer at: boggsk@stancounty.com.

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FEBRUARY 2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS Doctors Medical Center Awarded Total Hip Replacement Certification Doctors Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The certification, in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, focuses on the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation to the intraoperative, hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admission, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon. “We are proud to receive this certification. It is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our orthopedic physicians, nurses and clinical team,” said Warren Kirk, CEO of Doctors Medical Center. “This certification further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding healthcare.” Doctors Medical Center underwent a rigorous onsite review on Nov. 1, 2019. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management and delivering and facilitating clinical care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews. “Total Hip Replacement Certification recognizes healthcare

Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Promotion And Retirement Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced the promotion of Renee Lovitt, VP Investment Representative, CFP. Lovitt will take over as Team Leader for Oak Valley Investments in February when Alan Wilbur, who has led the OVI group since 2007, retires.

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Lovitt has been with Oak Valley Investments since 2014 and has over 15 years of financial planning and asset management experience. In that time, she earned the distinct Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification. “Renee has been an integral part of the OVI group, helping many clients manage their investment portfolios. She continues to provide our clients with a multitude of investment options with a high-level of attention to meeting their financial goals within their individual risk profile preferences,” stated Rick McCarty, Senior EVP, Chief Operating Officer. Wilbur marks the end of a highly-respected, decades-spanning,

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organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” said Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Doctors Medical Center for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for orthopedic patients.” “Providing excellent orthopedic care for our patients in the Central Valley has always been our top priority,” said John Casey, M.D., Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Doctors Medical Center. “Our team of physicians and nurses is committed to the highest standards for quality and safety in our joint replacement program, and this certification is another example of that commitment.” Prior to applying for the Total Hip Replacement Certification, Doctors Medical Center was required to ensure its program was meeting the specific standards set forth by The Joint Commission. This certification requires facilities to provide ongoing orthopedic education and program oversight, which Doctors Medical Center is committed to. This includes having a full-time dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Navigator to ensure quality standards are continuously achieved and the commitment to patient care remains the top priority. Doctors Medical Center previously earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Knee Replacement Certification.

career in financial planning and wealth management which was capped by managing the bank’s OVI unit for the past 13 years. “We are very happy for Alan in that he can enjoy the benefits of retirement and at the same time thank him for his, dedication, integrity, and the client successes he fostered throughout his time at the bank,” concluded Rick McCarty, Senior EVP Chief Operation Officer. Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate through 17 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, two branches in Sonora, three branches in Modesto, and three branches in their Eastern Sierra division, which includes Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes and Bishop. Oak Valley Bancorp markets non-FDIC insured investment products under the Oak Valley Investments name through Cetera Investment Services LLC. For more information, call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb. com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Kaiser Modesto Welcomes New Year’s Babies The Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center experienced a baby boom on New Year’s Day with 13 babies delivered by 11:30 am. “We were unexpectedly busier than other new year’s eves in years past,” said a Kaiser Permanente midwife, who had no explanation for the hospital’s sudden baby boom. When first time mom Jaspreet Kaur of Stockton was admitted to the Modesto Medical Center on Sunday, December 29, the last thing on her mind was the possibility of delivering a New Year’s baby. It turns out baby boy Kaur had other plans. He was the first baby born this year, and this decade in Stanislaus County entering the world at 12:21 a.m. on January 1, 2020. The parents, Gurjit Randhawa and Jaspreet Kaur, were excited to welcome their bundle of joy to the world who weighed a healthy 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Doctors Medical Center is proud to introduce its first newborn of 2020. Miriam and L e o p o l d o welcomed their baby boy at 6:08 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020. They are happy to share this memorable moment with the community.

Baby Stats: Name: Anthony Gender: Male Date and time of birth: 1/1/20 at 6:08 a.m. Weight: 7 lb. 7 oz. Height: 18 in. Congratulations to Miriam and Leopoldo on your adorable baby boy.

American Pickers To Film In California Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to California! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in March 2020. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST. FEBRUARY 2020

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Doctors Medical Center Introduces First Newborn Of 2020

The Kaiser Permanente Modesto Medical Center brought to the world two babies between midnight and 1 a.m.

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WARDEN’S OFFICE RELOCATES AFTER 40-PLUS YEARS IN DOWNTOWN MODESTO A celebratory ribbon cutting was hosted by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce in late October at a formal open house hosted by Warden’s Office Products Center – having moved its operation to 4101 Technology Drive in Modesto. Warden’s, founded by Jerry Warden in 1965, is the largest independently owned and operated office products dealership, located in the northern Central valley of California. Warden’s offers everyday office supplies - such as paper, ink & toner, as well as a wide selection of office furniture. Office relocation services have been also part of the Warden’s offerings for the last several years.

The expectation was the plan could be completed in two- to two-anda-half years. However, the reality became close to a five-years long endeavor as the initial search did not yield any existing vacant space/ property that would ‘fit’ the needs of Warden’s – which required not only office and warehouse space, but a large open plan space for the office furniture display showroom as well. Teaming together with local General Contractor – Simile Construction – Warden’s decided to do their own ‘design-build’ once suitable vacant land became identified. After about a year during the design/build process, construction began in August 2018 and was completed in a fast nine-month period so that the actual move process could take place in May of 2019. The new 31,000 sq. ft facility on Technology Drive in NW Modesto accommodates all departments, staff, and

operations ‘under one roof’ while also providing a new state-of-the art 11,000 sq. ft. office furnishings showroom, where clients can actually ‘see & touch’ the type and quality of office furniture functionality and décor that they could consider utilizing in their own businesses. The new location offers easy Highway 99 access, which is so important to the recognizable fleet of Warden’s vehicles seen up and down the valley. Deliveries are made, on a daily basis, from Sonora in the foothills, south to Merced and north to Stockton/Lodi. Thanks to the hard-working staff and the support of the business community, Warden’s has seen consistent growth over the course of the last few years and the new location will provide a new foundation to build upon the tradition of providing not only solid business solutions to sometimes complex space-planning challenges but to offer these solutions with caring, personalized service. If you missed the open house celebration in October, the management of Warden’s invites you to stop by anytime to view and tour the new showroom/facility, in person. Warden’s showroom/business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. For more information about Warden’s Office Products Center, visit their website at wardensworks.com.

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After occupying the space at the corner of 14th and “J” Street in downtown for over 40 years (since 1974), the ownership and management of Warden’s decided a few years ago that it would make the best business sense going forward, to eventually combine its two Modesto operations/locations to be ‘under one roof’, not only to better serve the Modesto and surrounding business communities, but to help trim costs and become more efficient operationally.

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Nonprofits Benefit In Honor Of Central Valley Community Bank’s 40-Year Anniversary James M. Ford, President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bank, proudly announced the launch of its 40year anniversary celebration by recognizing and honoring the local community as a partner in helping the Bank reach this milestone. The year-long celebration includes awarding $40,000 to 40 nonprofits, in addition to client appreciation events at each of its 20 banking centers located throughout Central California’s San Joaquin Valley and Greater Sacramento regions. “I’m proud of our four-decade milestone in business, and how we have partnered in the success of our clients in their hometowns, invested in the communities we serve, and provided full and rewarding careers for our team members,” said James M. Ford, President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bank. “With only three CEOs since our founding in 1980, the Bank’s leadership including our Board of Directors has achieved 40 years of strength, security and successful client and community advocacy through our unwavering commitment to our mission and core values.” As part of the Bank’s tradition of investing in the communities it serves, a total of $40,000 in $1,000 donation increments will be awarded to 40 nonprofits in the areas of youth and education, health and human services, and economic development throughout the Bank’s 16 communities by the end of first quarter 2020. In addition, each of Central Valley Community Bank’s 20 branches will hold month-long client appreciation events on or around their original opening dates with enter-to-win drawings. Throughout the year, the team also seeks to gather business client and nonprofit relationship success stories to be shared through social media to further support their loyal partnerships.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WHEN: February 5, 2020

ADVOCACY

WHERE: MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TIME: 7:30AM

SPEAKER: John Beckman, CEO of the Building Industry Association for San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties Topic: Conditions and Housing in Stanislaus County

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DATE: 3/4/2020 TIME: 7:30 AM SPEAKER: Craig Lewis & John Villines Topic: Subcommittee Reports APRIL: DATE:4/1/2020 TIME: 7:30AM SPEAKER: Laurie Smith & Bob Quintella City of Modesto Parks & Recreation Topic: Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods: Dedicated to Quality of Life CONNECT WITH US!

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Since opening to the public in January 1980 in Clovis, California, the Bank has continued strong, steady and sensible growth over the past four decades. The Bank began with one office, 12 professional bankers and assets of $2 million. Today, it has grown into a well-capitalized institution operating 20 banking centers located in nine contiguous counties in the San Joaquin Valley and Greater Sacramento regions, representing 16 different communities, and employing over 280 valued team members focused on exceptional client service. Through organic growth and five acquisitions, the Bank boasts over $1.6 billion in assets as of 2019. Central Valley Community Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol CVCY. Central Valley Community Bank, headquartered in Fresno, California, was founded in 1979 opening to the public in January 1980, and is the sole subsidiary of Central Valley Community Bancorp. Central Valley Community Bank operates fullservice offices throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley and Greater Sacramento regions. Additionally, the Bank operates Commercial Real Estate Lending, SBA Lending and Agribusiness Lending Departments. Central Valley Investment Services are provided by Raymond James Financial, Inc. More information about Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank can be found at www. cvcb.com. Also, visit Central Valley Community Bank on Twitter and Facebook.

Economic Development Committee Report EDC was presented by: Keith Boggs County Assistant Chief Executive Officer; David Leamon; Director of Public Works; Angela Freitas; Director of Planning Committee Update on Crows Landing Project Stanislaus County Economic Development staff have been working diligently on the Development process for the County owned Crows Landing Industrial Business Park (CLIBP). Several of the key elements currently being developed include: CEOA certification has been completed; Cooperation has been realized with the communities of Newman and Patterson; Design and engineering has been initiated; Potable water strategy is being developed; Enhanced Infrastructure Financial District ramping up; Auto technology temporary use is in high gear. Crowsbizpark.biz

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Join us for our up coming Green TEAM Meeting Thursday, February 20th, At NOON Taking place in the Chamber Conference Room

Our guest speaker will be Frank J. Ferral Stockton Chamber of Commerce

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Green team San Joaquin Director

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Intrinsic Elements Marks 10-Year Anniversary Intrinsic Elements is celebrating ten years in business this year, and ten years as members of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. One of the first business decisions Susie Fagundes and Michelle Van Artsdalen made, as co-owners of this unique and successful gift store, was to join the Chamber. It takes a village to create a small startup business, and they both knew it, so joining the Chamber happened even before the doors were opened for business. The perfect location, 1214 J Street in downtown Modesto, popped up for rent just as the two had decided that this store would, in fact, become real. They had been toying with the idea for several years, and that location becoming available felt like a sign that this was the moment to get going.

Here it is, ten years later and this cool store just keeps on growing and has taken on its own unique personality. The owners say “we just had to find out what our customers wanted, and that still keeps changing, plus, we have amazing and loyal customers, and we are so grateful to be able to say that we have the most amazing team anyone could ever ask for!”

For most of the first year, nearly every day, they were asked “What were you thinking?”

You can find a gift for just about anyone and everyone, at Intrinsic Elements. If you check out their reviews on social media, you’ll find raves galore!

Michelle and Susie started this store during one of the worst economic downtimes in recent history, April 15, 2010! On Tax Day!

Whether you are shopping for yourself, or a special gift, the entire staff is knowledgeable, kind, and caring. The store’s gift wrap is well recognized and appreciated throughout the community. Besides gifts, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, candles and many other items, they offer ongoing group, and private, classes for meditation and expanding consciousness. Susie and Michelle are certified Chopra Primordial Sound Meditation Teachers, with Reiki, ECC, and Theta Healing certifications as well. We hope you will stop in to support this unique, locally owned, downtown Modesto gift store. Intrinsic Elements celebrates 10 years in business for the month of February with The Modesto Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to many more years!

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We would like to thank the city of Modesto and Stanislaus County for their continued support. Khatri Properties has had the privilege of doing business in downtown Modesto now for over 47 years. There have been ups, there have been downs; but the people, the area, and the atmosphere of this wonderful city is one that is always welcoming and constant.

During our 47 years we have stayed in accordance with the progressive changes that the city and people require to remain with Modesto’s trends. Downtown Modesto is the treasure, the true GEM of the entire city. We offer a truly unique experience when you have friends or family visiting.

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The Best Western Town House Lodge features 55 one and two bedded rooms complete with hot breakfast, outdoor pool and spa tastefully appointed to the most demanding business or pleasure travelers. The freeway and all major thoroughfares are all within a 3-5 minute driving distance in all directions. Once again, we are blessed to call Modesto a home not only to our business but our family. Thank you and here’s to another 47 years. The Best Western Town House Lodge has been a loyal member of The Modesto Chamber of Commerce for 35 years for the month of February, and we look forward to many more celebrated years!

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TO THIS MONTH'S MILESTONE MEMBERSHIPS

50 years +

JENSEN & JENSEN ATTORNEYS CUMULUS MEDIA BRIGGSMORE CENTER

40 years +

KEMPER CPA GROUP, LLP

25 years +

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

BRITTON KONYNENBURG PARTNERS JH LAWDER, INC. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS DIRECT APPLIANCE 7/11 MATERIALS, INC. HOMEWOOD VILLAGE MOBILEHOME COMMUNITY MOCSE CREDIT UNION YOSEMITE SELF STORAGE BRIGHTER SIDE CLASSIC WINE VINEGAR COMPANY, INC.

15 + years

A STEP ABOVE FLOORING, INC. GREENWORKS COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC.

YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PATRICIA A. GILLUM, CPA

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

GREEN RUBBER-KENNEDY AG.

BEST WESTERN TOWNHOUSE LODGE

METROLIST SERVICES, INC.

20 + years

10 + years

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5 + years STATE FARM INSURANCE BRUNN & FLYNN MODESTO CONFIDENTIAL & MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION DATAPATH COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS LODI ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, INC. STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (STANCOG) MCCORMICK, BARSTOW LLP THE SEASONS AT MCHENRY EVENT CENTER MS WEST ENTERPRISES DBA CERTIFIED COLLISION CENTER SYLVAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT PAPAPAVLO'S MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO TROPHY WORKS, INC. MOTEL 6 MODESTO MODESTO KIDZ DENTAL ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION ROOFLINE SUPPLY MARYANNS AROMATHERAPY AND WELLNESS

STEP ASIDE PEST MANAGEMENT, INC.

STIFEL INVESTMENT SERVICES

SATAKE USA INC.

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT

QUALITY AUTO GLASS TINT, INC.

MID VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES

ANTHEM BLUECROSS, CAREMORE HEALTH

CERAMIC GARAGE

MODESTO GOSPEL MISSION

INTRINSIC ELEMENTS

RIVERBANK CANNABIS COLLECTIVE

WARDEN'S OFFICE FURNITURE OUTLET

SOCIETY FOR DISABILITIES

DARLA DIAS, REALTOR- PMZ REAL ESTATE

Ribbon C uttings

Wesson Hearing Aid Center 1011 Sylvan Ave., Suite D, Modesto, CA 95350

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Central West Ballet is known for its high quality productions and versatile repertoire which covers classical, contemporary and popular entertainment styles. The company performs 3 to 4 productions during a season.

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CHAMBER AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHT LORRAINE BERNALDES Since my Sales and Marketing experience started right here in Modesto with being the AT&T Community Relations representative (way back when!) in the late 1990’s Sales and Marketing meant you must be in front of the movers and shakers of the community. So when I asked around, the only common answer I heard was … Get involved with the Modesto Chamber! I have been involved with the Chamber for many years, now representing 209 Magazine. I joined as a member of the Welcome Team for a few years, being at ribbon cuttings welcoming them to the Chamber and to the community. I am now on the Ambassador team and have been able to sit down briefly (or on a call) with members to show them the great opportunities and how they can be involved with the Chamber. Many are very thankful for taking the time to bring the information to their attention. We understand the members are running their businesses, and we encourage them to take the call from your ambassador that wants to help you get the most of your Chamber membership.

Along with introducing Progress to our members, we invite all members and the Board of Directors to participate in information and advertising opportunities in sharing the info in the publications. We also publish the 209 Magazine, 209 Business Journal and the 209 Senior Living. So, as you can imagine, all these publications have such different target audiences. Being involved with the Chamber we have something to help almost every business.

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I am very excited for 2020 for the Chamber. With the New Year, some new staff and of course with Trish Christensen, new vision and direction! Here’s to 2020! Remember, take the call and schedule your brief appointment with your ambassador today! Get involved with your Chamber.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE FATIMA SEWARD JOINS HOSPICE

JASON PINK

Community Hospice, the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice provider serving the Central Valley since 1979, is pleased to announce a new board member.

Attorney, Jason Pink, is excited to announce that after eight years with the Gianelli Nielsen law firm he has opened his own law firm! The Law Office of Jason G. Pink is JASON PINK serving clients in Estate Planning and Business Law in both Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. Find out more now at www. SonoraLaw.com.

Joining the Community Hospice Board of Directors is Ms. Fatima Seward. “I am pleased to welcome Fatima to our Community Hospice Board and family,” said C. DeSha McLeod, Community Hospice President/CEO. “Fatima brings to Community Hospice years of community relations and leadership experience. We look FATIMA SEWARD forward to working together to proactively provide compassionate and quality care, education and support to our community.” Fatima Seward is the Senior Relationship Manager for BAC Community Bank. She has more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry with extensive background in all aspects of service and operations.

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The Community Hospice Board of Directors is comprised of community volunteers who provide strategic oversight and governance to the organization’s mission to provide compassionate care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay. Community Hospice is the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice agency in the Central Valley. Serving the community since 1979, Community Hospice has cared for thousands of friends and neighbors offering compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and families, regardless of ability to pay. Care extends to over 2,000 patients each year in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and at the 16-bed inpatient Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information, call 209.578.6300 or visit hospiceheart.org. FEBRUARY 2020

PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE DIAMOND LEVEL

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Bank of the West (H Street) Bank of the West (McHenry) Bank of the West (Pelandale) Beard Land and Investment Co. Capax - Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc. Doctors Behavioral Health Center-DMC Doctors Medical Center-DMC Frito-Lay Co., Inc. Pacific Southwest Container, Inc. Physician Referral Service-DMC

American Chevrolet American Medical Response Aramark Uniform Services Atherton & Associates, LLP Audi Modesto Bank of Stockton - Dale Road Bank of Stockton - Modesto Main Branch Bank of the West (Dale Road) Blue Diamond Growers Blue Diamond Growers BURGERIM Caliber Collision California State University, Stanislaus Care One Home Health and Hospice, Inc. Central Sanitary Supply Co. Central Valley Automotive Central Valley Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Central Valley Nissan Central Valley Specialty Hospital Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Clark Pest Control COIT Services Inc. Collins Electrical Comcast Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & Silva Del Monte Plant #1 English Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Hospital F&M Bank (Carpenter Road) F&M Bank (Dale Road)

GOLD LEVEL Crystal Creamery Doubletree by Hilton Modesto EMOE, Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Modesto Fiscalini Cheese Company IHeart Media Modesto Irrigation District Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball Nestle USA - Carnation Sutter Health Valley Area Sysco Central California Inc.

PLATINUM LEVEL E & J Gallo Winery Kaiser Permanente Walmart

RIBBON CUTTINGS Osmosis Lounge February 7, 2020 5:30PM-6:30PM 803 Coffee Rd Suite 10, Modesto, California 95355

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Come support our local businesses for the month of February

UPS STORE February 11TH 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2100 Standiford Ave Suite E12, Modesto, CA 95350

Pizzeria Halt February 14th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 3440 McHenry, suite D 10 Modesto, CA 95350

F&M Bank (McHenry) Flooring Liquidators, Inc. Flowers Baking Co. of Modesto, LLC Food Maxx FreshPoint Galletto Ristorante Gianelli Nielsen Gilton Solid Waste Mgmt, Inc. Golden Valley Health Centers Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. Grover Landscape Services, Inc. Infiniti of Modesto International Paper Co. JS West & Companies Lewis Capital Advisors Maxx Value Foods Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mister Car Wash (Prime Shine Car Wash) Mocse Credit Union Mocse Credit Union Modesto Toyota Nine3One NT Nail Spa O'Brien's Market O'Brien's Market O'Brien's Market Oak Valley Community Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Opportunity Stanislaus Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Panelized Structures Inc. Pepsi Bottling Group PMZ Real Estate Residence Inn by Marriott Modesto North Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Rogers Jewelry Rogers Jewelry Co. Rose Bouquet Round Table Pizza #1033 Round Table Pizza #1034 Round Table Pizza #186 Round Table Pizza #701 Round Table Pizza, Corporate San Joaquin Valley College Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets

Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets Save Mart Supermarkets - Corp Office Seven-Up Bottling Co. of Modesto/Varni Brothers Corporation Solecon Industrial Contractors Solid Networks, Inc. Stanislaus Food Products Co. Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Stifel Investment Services Storer Coachways Sutter Gould Medical Foundation The Century and Nine3One The Farmacy The Modesto Bee TSM Insurance & Financial Services Turlock Irrigation District Union Bank US Bank US Bank US Bank (Modesto Main) US Bank Turlock Valley BMW Valley Children's Healthcare Valley Children's Healthcare Valley First Credit Union Valley First Credit Union (Dale Branch) Valley First Credit Union Administrative Offices Valley Lexus Vintage Faire Mall/Macerich Company W.H. Breshears, Inc. Warden's Office Furniture Outlet Warden's Office Products Center Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Bank Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency Yosemite Meat Co., Inc.

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Business Before Hours, Business After Hours Events These networking events are opportunities for members to invite all Chamber members to their businesses to mingle, build relationships, and connect outside of the normal workday. They are perfect environments to showcase your office, products, and/or services, and to share your individual “business story”. If you happen to be a based from home business, you are always welcome to host your event here in the Chamber Conference room. Business Before Hours are traditionally held on the second Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30am. *Sponsorship Investment is $125.00. Business After Hours are typically held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. *Sponsorship Investment is $250.00. Included for your sponsorship: *Company Logo on business tailored event flyer *Event and flyer promoted via Chamber Happenings *Event and flyer promoted via all our social media platforms *Event, flyer, and business promoted in Progress Magazine month of event *Pre-event announcements at Chamber events *2 – 3 items to include in a business card drawing *For After-hours events we secure a liquor license, and provide adult beverage

An Agreement, which has more details, must be completed, with payment, to secure your date. For more information on becoming a host in 2020, please call 209-577-5757, or email at mccreception@ModChamber.org

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As a Host you are responsible for providing: Before – *Location large enough for up to 50 attendees *Continental Breakfast, or other food of your choice *3 plus Door prizes After – *Location large enough for up to 100 attendees *Appetizer/small plate tidbits, or other food of your choice *3 plus Door prizes

LEADERSHIP MODESTO: Business Day An Educational, Eye-Opening Experience Technology, fashion and Modesto. These terms do not seem to go together in my mind! In January, Leadership Modesto visited various local startups in technology and fashion as well as locally family owned businesses. Tyler Richardson of Opportunity Stanislaus started off our day with introducing us to the efforts being made by Opportunity Stanislaus to retain businesses within Modesto through expansion of current business or attraction of new business. Some of the ways, Opportunity Stanislaus is making Modesto an attractive place for businesses to relocate is through developing the workforce and developing our community to become a choice place to live, work, and play. This set the stage for what we would experience throughout our day. Our first stop was Innov8 which houses four brands: Sherpa, Noble Outfitters, First Tactical and Chef’s Menu. We toured their facilities and received a sneak peek at what fashion trends might be in Fall 2021. Standing amongst samples, pattern boards, computerized embroidery machines, seamstresses and a three-tiered inventory system created to move completed inventory to shipping; it made us feel as though we were in the fashion district in San Francisco! If the tour had ended here, we would have left being very impressed. The highlight of our time at Innov8 Partners was our Q&A time with Dan Costa. We were inspired by Dan Costa’s personal story of growing up in Modesto and how his hard work, innovation and listening to his customers has led to a life as an entrepreneur of several successful restaurants and food companies. The next two stops focused on two technology businesses which are growing and are helping bring this sector of business to Modesto.

NOVO Technologies develops technology solutions. NOVO had created unique spaces to work in that allows the employees to take a break from staring at a screen and provides the opportunity to collaborate with other colleges to develop a solution for their client’s technological needs. Their internship program is helping to keep our technology talent local. Beard Land Improvement and M&ET was our next stop. We learned the rich history of Beard family including being able to see the grant from Abraham Lincoln of 2000 Acres to Elieu Beard in 1860’s. Our city benefits from this grant because the Beard family has donated land for two of our city parks, Graceada and Beard Brook. We also learn how the Shortline railroad helps our city move commodities between the two main railroads. We left with a great appreciation of the Beard family’s investment in Modesto and how the railroad will make a difference to business in the coming years. A fun fact: The train’s whistle pattern (2 longs-1 short-1 long) is called a Queen’s Note and used to signify that the Queen of England was on the train so people could come and wave at the train as it passed by.

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Native of Ripon, Phillip Lan, has come back to the Valley and is bringing his experience and education in technology with him. His company, Bay Valley Tech, is bringing technology to Modesto in two unique ways: offering a free Coding Academy and renting co-working spaces to other businesses within the business sector of technology. They are giving back to the community by investing in the next generation through hosting HackAThons with local high schools.

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Entekra’s mission is to transform the way America builds through their patented fully integrated off site solution (FIOSS) process. They manufacture the walls of the structure within their warehouse which cuts down on delays due to weather or workers. The system that they have established to create the walls allows them to cut down on other waste because the precision of the cuts and the engineering work that goes into the project prior to anything being built. This Ireland company moved to California because of the housing shortage, the access to a strong labor pool and the investment of the government entities which helped them succeed.

By the end of the day, our Day Chairs, Tyler Richardson (Opportunity Stanislaus) and Kyle Crawford (Granite Wealth Management), did a great job to show us that Modesto is not only strong in Ag Business but is also rapidly growing in the technology sector and other innovated businesses. Thank you to Tyler and Kyle for coordinating an excellent day and broadening our understanding of how the business sector is changing which is making Modesto a place where businesses want to expand or relocate.

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For more information, please visit www.mjc.edu/workforce or call (209) 575-7889

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Our last stop of the day was to a new-to-Modesto company called Entekra. Previously located in Ripon, they relocated to Modesto with the help of the City and Opportunity Stanislaus. Being in Modesto, allows Entekra to be centrally located to service Northern California.

IMPORTANT WORK CONTINUES FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic Charities of Stockton has been an extension of the social justice activity throughout the Diocese of Stockton for more than seventy years. In the words of late Bishop Stephen Blaire, the agency serves people “because we are Catholic, not because they are Catholic.” Incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 1980, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton is guided currently by a twelve-member Board of Directors and serves the needs of the poor and vulnerable in the six Northern California counties of Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Mono and Alpine. The goal in the early years was to provide services through an open-door, welcoming policy. We are proud to continue this policy to date serving the most vulnerable regardless of race, age, gender, religion, or culture. Through difficult economic times that have impacted the Central Valley over the years, Catholic Charities has remained committed to providing services to over 19,000 individuals each year. With an annual budget of over $5 million, we partner with other community organizations to expand and deliver quality social services to people in need. While Catholic Charities has deep roots in Stockton, our Modesto facility was opened over 40 years ago. The services provided through the Modesto facility include homeless veteran services, nutrition education, CalFresh application assistance and case management, Environmental Justice advocacy, immigration legal services, ESL Classes, and early intervention counseling for all ages. Our biggest Stanislaus County program encompasses our seniors. Our Ombudsman program, which we are proud to report, is the longest running Ombudsman program throughout the state of California.

In addition, our Modesto office also manages the SEAPA Program (Stanislaus Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance) providing outreach and advocacy on behalf of seniors and dependent adults. Our Representative Payee assists seniors in paying bills and managing their Social Security and/or Supplemental Security Income monthly benefits. Our Transportation Program provides free of cost rides to seniors to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Our agency remains deeply committed to its mission statement: “Catholic Charities partners with others in advocating for justice and assisting those in need by providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.” With the support of our donors and partners, Catholic Charities will remain on the forefront of providing services to the ever-changing needs in our community.

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Trained and certified volunteers advocate for the quality of life and care for residents in skilled nursing homes and residential care homes. Through the support of the Modesto Social Service Guild, we also provide Homemaker Services to seniors. This program provides light housekeeping, personal care assistance, and respite care for seniors who reside in their home.

Offices include: Stockton (Main), 1106 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, CA 95202, 209-444-5900; Modesto, 1106 H St., Modesto, CA 95354, 209-529-3784; Mother Lode, 88 Bradford St., Sonora, CA 95370, 209-532-7632; St. Anne’s Place, 531 W. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA 95240, 209-224-8506. MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I MODCHAMBER.ORG

GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

In 1972 Golden Valley Health Centers was born out of strong desire to make a difference in providing health care access to the most vulnerable populations. GVHC has made a real difference even from the very beginning and has always had one firm mission: to serve the underserved. Throughout their history, Golden Valley has grown by leaps and bounds in terms of quality and services provided to their patients. Golden Valley has not only spearheaded development of patient registries and population management for improved patient outcomes, but they’ve also developed cultural competency programs and continued to open new sites throughout the region. They now have over 42 clinics in three counties providing medical, dental, mental health, health education, optometry, chiropractic, podiatry and other specialties. GVHC also has urgent/prompt care centers that are open late and on weekends for walk-in patients, which in turn helps hospital emergency rooms serve true emergencies and helps patients save time and money by allowing them to access GVHC’s urgent/prompt care centers.

Together with their community partners, they are dedicated to building systems and programs that lift up fellow community members who have fewer resources. GVHC has many projects that have been underway for several months, all of which directly benefit the individuals and families they serve. They have been working tirelessly to expand their service area to local communities that have a higher need of healthcare access. GVHC believes in investing in our communities. They do so by ensuring that care is accessible to everyone. In 2018, GVHC served over 150,000 patients with this number expected to grow to 200,000 by 2021. Not only does GVHC provide medical, dental, behavioral health services, affordable medications, health education and more for underserved members of our community, but they also work to ensure that our patients are safe, healthy and treated with respect.

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Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) is a federally qualified health center that has changed the healthcare landscape tremendously in the Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. They have seen a continued focus on healthcare affordability and sustainability in all the markets in which they operate, yet against this backdrop, GVHC focused on what has made it successful – an unwavering focus on delivering high quality care, achieving high engagement with their employees, maintaining strong relationships with providers, and the application of their values, regardless of cultural, linguistic and financial barriers. Every decision GVHC makes, begins and ends with their patient population. People come first at GVHC, their person-centered approach to care means putting needs of patients, staff and the community at the forefront of each new initiative. FEBRUARY 2020

A Recipe For Success! Leadership Modesto Class Of 2018-19 By Tony Jordan, Stanislaus County Office of Education / LEMO Class Member What do you get when you mix a diverse group of 20 crosssector leaders from in and around our community, a vision to impact the lives of more than 9,000 youngsters, and Foothill Horizons Outdoor Education Center? Well, for the Leadership Modesto (LEMO) Class of 2018-19, you get a recipe for success! The 2018-19 Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Modesto Program started out like any other year, and met and even exceeded its expectations in all areas - exposure, engagement and enjoyment. All areas, except one - the class project. More on that later. Each month, following our 3-day retreat, we would meet up and experience what our day chairs had planned for us on the given Friday’s agenda. We’d learn, walk, eat, ask questions, be amazed, and typically end our time together saying, “Wow, I didn’t know ‘that’ was happening right here in our very own community.” From arts and culture, local business, entertainment, government (local and state), communitybased organizations and service providers, education, public safety, to commerce and agriculture, our time was meaningful, inspiring, and draining – we were so awed and so exhausted, with all that we learned, saw, and experienced. Our class project, however, wasn’t quite as smooth of a process – at least initially. Fortunately, as it has been said, “Good things come to those who wait” and for the LEMO Class of 2018-19, great things came that went beyond exceeding our expectations. As LEMO 2018-19 class member, Joanne Ramos, recounted, “At the very beginning, this project didn’t resonate with me. (Foothill Horizons) was far from Modesto and my children are long past outdoor education. But each month, as we met and as we talked, it became clear that this was a worthy and impactful project to undertake.”

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However, this unintended dragging of feet on initiating our project certainly raised the team’s anxiety level. So, while $50,000 in donations and sponsorships seemed unimaginable and unattainable, there was a sense of “yes, we can!” Class member deAnne McCoy took us halfway to our original goal by enlisting the support and generosity of her employer, Kaiser Permanente, and the organization’s desire to positively impact the wellness of our community. Then, classmates stepped up, project co-leads and workgroup committees were established, and the work of fundraising for the worthy project was soon underway.

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This article serves to thank those who worked on the LEMO project and those who generously gave. Sponsors and donors from our community at the gold, silver, and bronze levels included Kaiser Permanente (climbing wall), Community Hospice (ropes course), Modesto Chamber of Commerce on behalf of LEMO (adventure platforms), Costa Family Foundation, Irving J. Symon Foundation, ACME Construction, Brad Ardis, Clark Family Fund, Doctors Medical Center, DW61 Foundation, Evan Family Fund, Greens Market, Porges Family Fund, Ace Commercial Plastering, Alice Vera, Beard Land Improvement, Foster Farms, Grimbleby Coleman, NAI Benchmark, and Valley First Credit Union. Plus there were a host of other business and individual donors, 66 in total, who supported our cause. In the end, our class raised just under $83,000, which funded about 35 percent of the project (equipment and installation) – well beyond our initial target of $50,000 for the rock climbing wall. Every year, each LEMO class proclaims to be the “best class ever.” However, I’ll leave it to you, the reader, to answer that question. What I do know is that the LEMO 2018-19 class will have a lasting impact on the lives of each and every child who gets the opportunity to experience outdoor education at Foothill Horizons and the new Tom Changnon Adventure Course. Hats off to LEMO 2018-19! Cheers to Foothill Horizons! And a huge “thank you” and appreciation to our donors and sponsors! A true recipe for success! LEMO 2018-19 Class participants included: Adriane Reams of Grimbleby Coleman, Amber Wright of Stanislaus County Sheriff, Dana Ferreira of MID, deAnne McCoy of Kaiser Permanente, Jackie Howell of Atherton, Jason Word of MID, Jeannette Chimerofsky of NAI Benchmark, Joanne Ramos of Academy Mortgage, Joe Garcia of Doctors Medical Center, Juan Marquez formerly of Valley First, Lauren Schmidt of Gallo Center for the Arts, Monica Houston formerly of City of Modesto, Peter Kroeze formerly of Prime Shine, Queta Maldonado of MID, Randy Clark of TSM Insurance, TJ Moffett of MPD, Tony Jordan of Stanislaus County Office of Education, Veronica Jacuinde formerly of Boys & Girls Club, Vinal Chand of Stanislaus Workforce Alliance, and Zach Brockman of Modesto Nuts (special thanks to those who were leads for the project and subcommittees of marketing, fundraising, accounting).

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