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BoArD of Directors Chairman Kathy Halsey, AT&T
Chairman Elect Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group
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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
President’s Club Breakfast Announcements Awards and Achievements
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Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri Properties Sharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente Bill Moreno, Fire2Wire
Ron Owen, Bank of the West
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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
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Agnes Amerine, Retention Manager aamerine@modchamber.org
Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager
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Meagan Lopez, Administrative Assistant chamberassistant@modchamber.org
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c hAi rmAn’s c or n er In the August Progress we shared information about many things MID and PG&E are doing related to the future of energy. I have since learned about the work the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is doing related to energy, and wanted to take the time to share that with you as well.
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In 2004 the TID board adopted an ambitious goal of generating 20% of its power through qualified renewable energy by 2017. I was impressed to learn they’ve already exceeded that goal, 8 years ahead of schedule. They surpassed this goal because of several innovative projects. Building on its history and the financial stability of owning generation assets, TID purchased the Tuolumne Wind Project, located in Washington along the Columbia River. This site has been recognized as one of the most productive wind resource areas in the Western United States, and produces enough green energy to power approximately 44,000 households, or the entire city of Ceres for a year.
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Partnering with the City of Turlock, TID constructed at the City’s Regional Water Quality Control Facility a 1.2 megawatt fuel cell, which generates enough clean, renewable energy to power about 385 households each year from the methane gas produced by the facility. The exhaust produced from the fuel cell is 40 times less polluting than the methods the facility was previously using. This technology is so unique and innovative that other energy providers in the state and nation are inquiring as to how to move forward with their own similar projects.
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And then there is the solar demonstration project TID built adjacent to the District’s administrative headquarters in Turlock. Built atop their newly renovated parking structure, the solar carport consists of a 70.7 kilowatt array of photovoltaic panels and is expected to generate 132,460 kilowatthours per year. This project allows TID the opportunity to educate consumers about the benefits of renewable energy, including the low maintenance and long-term cost savings. Harnessing the raw power of falling water, the La Grange Dam and 8 “minihydro” power plants provides 15 megawatts of electricity, which translates into enough green energy to power the city of Hughson for a year. As an added bonus, the water used to produce this electricity is also used to irrigate many of the locally grown agriculture products that might end up on your kitchen table for tonight’s dinner. Whether it be hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, or something else, I applaud the work of TID, MID and PG&E as they focus on the prospects of renewable energy, something that is vital as we work through the future challenges in our valley.
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f r om t he c e o Representing business before government is something members desire from their Chamber. It’s important the Chamber act as the voice of business and advocate for you. The Chamber meets regularly with the City of Modesto. Okay, that means volunteers and staff meet with elected officials and staff. What do we talk about? We talk about how we can best accommodate the needs of both without bankrupting either. It’s a cordial and frank conversation. It hasn’t always been a great relationship. But, over time, we have developed a trust that continues to evolve on all levels. I won’t pretend we agree on everything. The business community is a subset of the overall constituency represented by the Council. Let me say, from my perspective of the last five years, our relationship and ability to communicate is good and getting better. Joy Madison
Two items for you to know about. The first is that the City of Modesto has adopted a new local buyer preference policy. Chamber members continually tell me that they lose to outside vendors. The previous preference was a flat percentage on contracts not tied to federal money. Now, if there is a local vendor within five percent of the lowest responsible bid from an outside business, the City will contact the local vendor. If the local vendor can meet the lowest bid made by a non local vendor (the local vendor has two business days to accomplish this), then the job/purchase/service will stay with the local vendor. (The same exception remains for contracts that include federal money.) The new 5% vendor preference passed the City Council at both readings 7-0. But not without incident. I would like you to know the idea was challenged by a local businessman/former elected official. He advocated to the Council that this was a mistake. He stated doing this would cost the taxpayers a bundle. He said the preference would have a chilling effect (my words, not his) on outside vendors from ever bidding, knowing a local vendor would slip underneath and snatch the contract. Therefore, he opined, only local vendors would bid and would purposely bid high. I hope you reacted to that like I did. I can’t think of local businesses in this community, who’ve invested, created jobs, own property, and provide the foundation of the taxes generated and collected on behalf of the City of Modesto, colluding to drive the cost of government upwards. It was an outrageous statement and the Council did not stand for it. The City will continue to solicit the lowest responsible bids with the local buyer preference where allowed.
Another help to business is that the City of Modesto has approved reducing Capital Facility Fees by 50% in the Redevelopment Area for the next eighteen months or until the long term fees are established. CFF fees are assessed and collected for city infrastructure with the majority of it for roads and the rest for fire stations and police. The City is doing a local stimulus program to promote expansion in the Redevelopment Area. Developers are still liable for water/ sewer and other fees. But this is a great start. Why? First, it is a defined area that already has infrastructure covered by CFF. It has a defined period of time so if the economy makes a sharp turn that requires more infrastructure, the City isn’t left hanging. In addition, the City has an opportunity to recoup its fees in new jobs created, increased value of property, and additional sales tax. Third, it compliments the work being done by the Comprehensive Fee Task Force. The Task Force is analyzing all fees assessed. It already recommended fees tied to land values be adjusted. The Council agreed. The City is looking at how it came up with the fees and is modifying some of its assumptions like we were going to grow dramatically over the next two decades and would have to have a bunch of new roads, etc. I expect fees assessed by the City to be reduced further. Realistically, the results of some lowered fees won’t spur outside speculators to come in and buy tons of land in the Redevelopment Area. But it might cause a business already located in Modesto to go ahead with planned improvements and expansion for future growth. The cost of construction is lower and with this “sale” on fees, it might help businesses who’ve already invested here to make those improvements now. The Chamber is on record supporting the fee reduction. The Chamber has taken positions on issues and candidates for the upcoming election. Recommendations and endorsements have been vetted by the Government Relations Council and Board of Directors. They will be publicized in the Chamber email with a list in the body of the email. In depth information requires another click to a link. If you are a member of the Chamber and need the email, contact us and we’ll get you the weekly email. If you are not a member and are interested, we can send you the information. As a Chamber member, please know your fellow business colleagues work hard to provide you sound business information for you to make election choices.
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S u cc e s s in the Face of Adversit y:
The Future of Education
Written by Matthew Andrews
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n the midst of troubling economic times, it’s easy to become numb to the bad news prevalent in the media. However, when we open our newspapers or turn on our televisions to hear a story about cuts to education, the news never ceases to sting. No matter the economic season, our stomachs turn when we see our schools suffer. California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani believes that we react this way because we know the value of a well-educated society: “There is no doubt that education is the foundation of democracy and economic prosperity for any culture, and this is certainly the case for California.” Furthermore, according to Bill Bassitt, CEO of the Alliance, we know that there is a direct correlation between an educated workforce and economic growth and prosperity. Preparing young men and women to be educated and skilled employees and entrepreneurs is perhaps the most important function of a school. “The most critical aspect of business success is the effectiveness of the workforce,” he says, “And therefore the product of our schools is of the utmost importance.”
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The Challenges Our schools are in the challenging position of being asked to do more with less. As the state struggles with declining revenues and subsequent budget cuts, the amount of money filtering down into our schools has decreased, leaving them with less resources to educate an increasing population and meet a growing demand for knowledgeable workers. Within Modesto City Schools, cuts have forced a reduction in the number of teachers. Fewer educators is bad enough, but Director of School to Career Scott Kuykendall notes that what is especially troubling is that many of the teachers laid off are recent graduates that bring with them excitement and enthusiasm. With fewer teachers, class sizes have swollen, and many high school classes now house close to 40 students. Similarly, budgets have been sliced at the college level, resulting in a decreased number of seats for potential students. While CSU Stanislaus has tried to absorb the losses through cutting and consolidating nonessential support-staff positions and programs in order to preserve the quality of
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education, they have still been forced to reduce the number of students admitted. Modesto Junior College President Gaither Loewenstein notes that the reduction of students admitted to the CSU and UC systems, as well as the growing number of unemployed workers looking to develop new skills, has put a strain on the community college system, which has also been adversely affected by the budget cuts. “More people are looking to community colleges,” he says, “But at the same time we’ve had to reduce our course offerings. As a result, many people do not have access to higher education.” Loewenstein estimates that 2,000 to 4,000 students are turned away each year, and he says that this number is likely representative of community colleges statewide. The Successes One would expect that this lack of funding would result in a downward trend in the measurable quality of education, but all signs point to the opposite – many of our area schools are succeeding in spite of the obstacles. Modesto Junior College and many schools within the Modesto City Schools system are reporting an increase in test scores and other quantitative factors.
“There is no doubt that education is the foundation of democracy and economic prosperity for any culture” — Hamid Shirvani Perhaps the institution most widely recognized for its successes is CSU Stanislaus, which is continuously cited as one of the best colleges on the West Coast. It has earned high acclaim from the U.S. News & World Report for the last 15 years, and for the last five years it has been among the Princeton Review’s 373 Best Colleges in the country. Both of these reports cite the university’s small class sizes, knowledgeable professors, and financial value as reasons for its selection. “We’re not the old Turkey Tech. We’re a major university with a distinct record,” says Shirvani, “After five years, our graduates make the same amount of money as graduates from the best institutions.” While many educational institutions are overcoming obstacles and turning the economy’s lemons into lemonade, there is part of the education sector that has remained financially viable and has even become prosperous – private colleges. Many of these for-profit educational institutions are bucking the trend by reporting increased enrollments and expanding their number of campuses. Though the educational offerings of these universities range from two-year vocationally-oriented programs to bachelor’s- and graduate-level coursework, many of them are succeeding because of similar elements: smaller class sizes, flexible courses and programs, a more specific focus, and seamless integration with technology. “The demands are greater for today’s students,” explains Niki Santo, Campus Director of Brandman University in Salida, “People need more options. We need to find more solutions, and new ways and models.”
The Future For many, the way to build on the successes of today and embrace the growth of the future is to adopt many of the strategies used by the growing private sector. Many local institutions already use these strategies to some degree, but the future will require that they are more readily adopted and that schools display a willingness to change and adapt as needed. “We have a lot of sacred cows in education,” says Bassitt, “We have to be willing to step back and innovate.” Public schools have always known that smaller classes increase the likelihood of success for students, but while they can’t control how the budget affects their class sizes, they can take steps to compartmentalize a student’s education to make it seem smaller. Modesto City Schools has long utilized career and vocational programs to create “schools within schools” with positive results, and with Enochs and Gregori High Schools, they’re implementing Small Learning Communities, which organize cohorts of students and teachers with a specific academic or vocational focus. This smaller, more-specific focus is the kind of environment that has made Enochs one of the top academic schools in the district, explains Kuykendall. In addition to providing a more a strategic structure, many institutions are integrating technology with their coursework to provide students with more flexibility in planning their education and to accommodate different learning styles. At CSU Stanislaus, there are now close to 100 online courses - a number that seemed inconceivable just a few years ago - as well as televised courses and satellite classes at facilities in Tracy and Stockton. At Modesto Junior College, which has long been committed to providing online coursework, steps are being made to consolidate oncampus resource centers to increase the overall availability of tools to help students succeed. Like their collegiate counterparts, public schools in Modesto are also incorporating technology into their programs. Many high schools are now equipped with internet connectivity in classrooms, allowing teachers to utilize this resource in engaging students and making the material relevant to current events. Modesto City Schools also recently launched the Modesto Virtual Academy, a separate school that combines mostly-online coursework with face-to-face meetings to provide students with a flexible and self-paced educational option. While the news may seem to paint a grim portrait of the educational system in the Central Valley, the reality is that our schools are led and powered by dedicated and talented personnel with firm commitments towards educating our youth. The continuously improving performance of our students and the ongoing push for innovation in the classroom are signs that area institutions of all levels are succeeding, and that they will only be more successful in the future.
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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce President’s Club – Circle of Influence
Tickets are now available for the 2nd Annual State of the Region
Honorable Jeff Denham, State Senator, District 12, was the Guest Speaker,
event will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel in
held a breakfast on July 22, 2010, at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. The was well received by those in attendance. This may be one of the few times
the President’s Club members have a one-on-one with Senator Denham
Luncheon, “Moving Forward with Transportation”. This year ’s Modesto, from 11:30 AM – 1: 30 PM, Thursday October 21, 2010.
as he is expected to be our Congressman representing District 19. The
Attendees will have the opportunity to lunch with a panel of local
staff, and special thanks to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse for the generous
facing business in Stanislaus County.
Chamber Board of Directors graciously thank Senator Denham and his donation of its facilities and breakfast. The Chamber appreciates BJ’s staff
elected officials and business leaders discussing the immediate issues
for allowing the event to run seamlessly. If you are interested in joining
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Individual tickets are
577-5757 to find out about the many benefits.
Modesto Chamber of Commerce at 577-5757.
the President’s Club - Circle of Influence, call Nita Gruendeman at (209) P
President’s Club Breakfast
Oak Valley COmmunity Bank We mean business
Arlene & Jeff Francis with June Lopez, Escalon Branch Manager, 209.821.3080
Experience business banking the way
“Oak Valley’s first-class it should be – the perfect blend of service reminds us of the old-fashioned personal service and modern level of service we take technology to meet your every need. pride in delivering to our own customers. Let us make your business, our business. The employees are friendly, responsive and genuinely care about taking care of our needs.” Deep Roots ~ Strong Branches – Arlene & Jeff Francis, Owners of P&L Concrete, Escalon
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A n nounce me nt s The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California presents
The Society for Handicapped Children & Adults Annual
October 9, 2010, at the Greek Orthodox Church on Tokay Avenue. All
To purchase call (209) 524-3536 or online at www.societyforhandicapped.
the 1st Annual Harvest Moon Auction and Dinner to take place Saturday,
proceeds from this event benefit families and caregivers who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease in the Modesto area. For more information, call our office at (209) 238-0538. We thank you in advance for your support.
The Modesto Community Concert Association announces the Kenya Safari Acrobats
Gala will be held Saturday, October 23rd at Galletto Ristorante in Modesto.
org . This year’s theme will be “A Night in Casablanca” where guests will
enjoy a fantastic evening of food, wine, silent & live auctions, gaming and dancing. Sponsored by Delta Sierra Beverage, Winton Ireland Strom & Green Insurance Agency, and Modesto Orthopedic Group.
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will perform Sunday, November 7, 2:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The Kenya Safari Acrobats will astound you and your family with “Lost in Africa”, their Kenya Safari Acrobats
dramatic depiction of a safari. It is a story of passion and fortitude brought to life by jugglers, acrobats flipping
through the air, contortionists and drummers. You will see traditional African garb and learn about some tribal rituals. Witness the secret art of lying on a bed of nails. Be sure to join us for this one.
The Modesto Community Concert Association welcomes The
New Christy Minstrels under the direction of Randy Sparks Tuesday, October 19, 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. This Grammy winning troupe
has energized audiences with their rich, robust vocal blend for over 40 years.
Their innovative, rich harmonies were a major influence on popular and folk
music in the Sixties. Remember the classic “Ramblin” and “This Land is Your Land”? The refreshing Christy sound has had an enduring legacy on the music world.
Gallo Center for the Arts will be hosting the first public viewing of the
Join us for a spectacular and exciting evening of fine food, wine, live & silent auctions, poker tournament, casino style gaming, dancing ...and so much more!
new film “Inside My Being” November 4, 2010. Don’t miss this unique point-
of-view as a Alzheimer’s sufferer speaks from her heart the truth of what really matters in this emotional mother-daughter journey. Guest speaker
is Bill Fisher, CEO, Alzheimer’s Association. Q&A session with speaker, producer, & other professionals will follow. Tickets are $15. Net proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit galloarts.org or contact Rebekah Martin (209)491-0800 Or (209)534-6088
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48th A nnual d Egg Breakfast
Please join us as the world’s oldest egg promotion breakfast celebrates its 48th year on Thursday, October 28, 2010, in the DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1150 Ninth Street at 7:00 am, Eggsactly. Enjoy madeto-order omelets prepared by our world-renowned omelet chefs and laugh with featured speaker, comedian Damian Mason - Humor for the Heart of Agriculture. Highlighting the morning will be the presentation of the Good Egg award to an “eggstraordinary” individual whose professional achievements personify outstanding service and dedication Table sponsorships are available at $350.00. For your sponsorship you will receive: • Special Recognition and a reserved table of ten (10) with table signage • Your company name in the Program on the day of the event Individual tickets are $22.00 per person in advance, $25.00 per person at the door. Donations to the student scholarship fund are also welcome. Sponsorship information and tickets are available through any of the following event sponsors: California Poultry Federation, Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Egg and Poultry Association and the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. P
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A nnual D inner and M ember C hoice A wards 2010 The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 97th
Annual Dinner and Member Choice Awards, will be held on Friday,
January 28th, 2011 at SOS Club from 6pm to 10pm. In its 97th year,
this black tie optional event continues to be the event that all of our Members look forward to.
The Annual Dinner provides the exciting opportunity of being
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nominated for one of a number of prestigious awards, as well as
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this event are $100. Table Sponsorships (a table with 10 seats and
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www.astepaboveflooring.com 10% Chamber Discount *max value $500.00
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multiple advertising and marketing opportunities. Tickets for recognition in the program and in Progress Magazine) are $1,000.
To make a nomination, see the insert in this month’s Progress Magazine. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship information call Elizabeth Facanha at 577-5757
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H a r v e s t L unch R aise s $ 20,000 f o r M JC A g S chol ar ships The 49th annual Harvest Lunch sponsored by Del Monte Foods, was held September 10th at Graceada Park. A crowd of 800 people gathered to sample
the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables raised in the Central Valley and delicious tri-tip from Mape’s Ranch. Keynote speaker Paul Wenger, President
of the California Farm Bureau, addressed the need for well-trained people for farming and agriculture related businesses the valley, the water crisis and global climate change.
Since its inception, the event, spotlighting Stanislaus County’s agriculture
industry, has raised over $244,000 for the Modesto Junior College Voss-Berryhill Ag Scholarship fund. Thirty students will share the $20,000, raised from this year’s event. Many of these students return to the area to put their education to work and to lend their support for the next generation.
We would like to thank our sponsors and donors for their contributions to the
event, and extend a special thank you to Ashley Dahlin for her performance of our national anthem.
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Diamond Level Bank of the West Capax-Giddings Corby and Hynes Save Mart Supermarkets Gold Level Modesto Irrigation District Silver Level Atherton & Associates DoubleTree Hotel F&M Bank Gianelli & Associates Grimbleby Coleman CPA’s Harris Moran Seed Company JS West Mocse Credit Union Modesto Commerce Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Rabobank The Modesto Bee Turlock Irrigation District U.S. Bank
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Valley First Credit Union Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Bank – Business Banking Winton Ireland Strom & Green Yosemite Meat Company Table Sponsors A.L. Gilbert/Farmers Warehouse Almond Board of California American AgCredit Ball Metal Food Container Bank of Ag & Commerce Bank of America Beard Land Improvement Boyett Petroleum California Canning Peaches California Milk Advisory Board California Poultry Federation California State University Stanislaus Ag Dept. Dave Wilson Nursery Diamond Foods
Keynote speaker Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau Table Sponsors Duarte Nursery E & J Gallo Winery Farmland Management Service Fisher Nut Company Flory Industries
Fores Macko JM Equipment Company Jack Rabbit Mape’s Ranch/Lyons Investments MJC Foundation Modesto City Schools Perez Farms PMZ-Real Estate Select Wealth Advisors Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Superior Fruit Ranch TSM Insurance & Financial Services Union Bank Veterinary Service, Inc. Western United Dairymen Yosemite Community College District Yosemite Farm Credit Equipment Sponsors Garton Tractor San Joaquin Equipment American AgCredit
Direct Donors 4H Color Guard Almond Board Apricot Producers Association Burchell Nursery Davis HS Safety Academy DelMar Packing Diamond Foods Dittos Foster Farms Dairy Fresh Point GCA Financial Hilmar Cheese Jack Frost Ice Mape’s Ranch/Lyons Investments Modesto Junior College Modesto Future Farmers of America NuCal Foods Perez Brothers San Joaquin Tomato Seven-Up Bottling Company Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Stanislaus Farm Supply Turlock Fruit Company Village Baking Company
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A w Ar Ds A n D A chie vemen ts Marsha Lovelace has become the 11th Memorial
Vito’s Ristorante Welcome to Vito’s Ristorante Modesto! We
specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including house
Medical Center nurse to be named as a finalist in the
in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you, friends and family are
Awards. She will be honored at the awards ceremony in
specialties and customer favorites. Our cuisine entrées are served
California NurseWeek Magazine Nursing Excellence
sure to enjoy. We have special nights, such as all you can eat pasta
Los Angeles on August 20. Marsha has been a nurse for
Wednesdays, and kids eat free Mondays. The friendly staff at Vito’s Ristorante promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant and memorable one. Come see us at 918 13th Street or call (209) 576-1851.
Marsha Lovelace
34 years and joined Memorial in 1984. “I can’t imagine working anyplace else,” she says. “At Memorial we have
high expectations for the care of our patients and our staff.” For more information, contact Catherine Larsen at (209) 525-3106.
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p eople on the m ove Pastenieks, Bucheli & Falasco, LLP, is proud
PMZ Real Estate has named Paul Harmon its Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Paul will lead a number
Audrey Helton has joined its CPA firm as Bookkeeper
of PMZ Real Estate, including streamlining operations
worked in public accounting in the Modesto area. Her
and Payroll Manager. For the last 31 years, Audrey has
of initiatives that are critical to the continued growth
unparalleled commitment to client service is driven by
between PMZ’s real estate and its home loans affiliate. Paul Harmon
“Paul’s leadership is imperative to our firm’s continued growth in a number of critical areas in the coming years,”
states Michael Zagaris, President. For more information, contact Mike Daniel at (209) 574-5658 or visit www.pmz.com.
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a Structural Engineering Dept. prior to starting Amador Lewis, Inc. (ALI). Finally, I earned my MBA degree from CSUS on the first anniversary of ALI, and soon earned national certification through the Structural Engineering Certification Board (SECB) Are you originally from this area and if so where were you born? If not, where are you from? Born in the, Philippines, I immigrated to the States with my family at the age of 13 and continued my schooling in the S.F. Bay Area, prior to attending college at Cal Poly. What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life and how did you achieve that? Being in a male dominated field, can present some challenges to a young woman engineer. When I was a younger engineer, it was a challenge to propose a “field fix” to a Superintendent without hearing him say three things: “I’ve been doing this for over 30 years…”; “where did you get your engineering degree?”; and “how long have you been an engineer?” I quickly learned to explain why the structural requirements are necessary, followed by “so what would you say is the best way to achieve this?” It was the quickest way I gained mutual respect in the field. What is the single biggest reason that you have achieved the level of success you have? My family… I gather all my strengths and energy from my husband’s continued support, my 2 daughters excitement for every goal I accomplish, and my parents’ continuous encouragement to keep following my dreams. What do you like about your job? Structural engineering allows me to keep my passion alive: it is being creative and thinking outside the box. But the real treat is knowing that every time the wind blows, or earth moves, I keep thousands of lives safe in the buildings I engineered. Do you participate in any community outreach efforts or clubs? Being elected the 1st woman President of Modesto Engineers Club in 75 years, it’s an honor to serve on their Board for the past 6 years. It’s also an honor to serve on the Board of Modesto Rotary Club and to participate on their many hands-on humanitarian projects that benefit both the local communities and developing countries. As Regional Coordinator for Future City Competition, I organize a semester-long educational program and engineering competition for middle school students all over Northern CA. I serve as a Leader for a Science-Technology-Engineering-Math Pod within Commonwealth Modesto and most recently, I served as one of the instructors for project FAME, a free financial literacy summer camp for high school girls held at CSUS. Prime Shine Express is proud to present The Land of Opportunity. Each month this series provides a forum in which to showcase the entrepreneurial achievements of a Stanislaus County business owner. Prime Shine Express is proud to recognize the entrepreneur’s ability to overcome obstacles and to honor their successes in their industry and in the community.
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