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Vol. 55 No. 10
FEBRUARY 2010
REXPO VI is Coming in March April: 29th Annual Golf Tournament
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CONTENTS Events
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President’s Column
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CEO Column
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Leadership Stockton
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Visitors Bureau
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Programs
10
New Members
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Cover Story
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News Briefs
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Calendar
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On the Cover
29th Annual Golf Tournment in April, Registration Open
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REXPO VI Coming in March
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Don’t Miss! February Chamber Mixer Thursday, February 4 , 5 pm - 7 pm Valley Brewing Co. 157 W Adams St Stockton, CA 95204
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2010 Golf Tournament Reserve Monday, April 12 on your calendar and prepare yourself for a day of good times and good friends at Elkhorn Country Club. Now in its 29th year, the Golf Tournament is always an early sell-out. Don’t miss your chance to play, call the Chamber to reserve your space today! You can also join us as a tee sponsor, a green sponsor, or a business sponsor. Business sponsorship includes signage on a tee or green, and registration for a foursome of players. Single registration is also available. Donating a prize to our post-tournament raffle is a great way to highlight your business. Many high-profile business people participate in our tournament and donating a prize gets their attention! Thank you to our Annika Sorenstam Sponsor: Food 4 Less/ Rancho San Miguel, Chi Chi Rodriguez Sponsor: National University, Sam Snead Sponsor: Builders Exchange of Stockton, and Tee Sponsors: Bank of Agriculture & Commerce and Financial Center Credit Union. For more information about the Chamber’s 29th Annual Golf Tournament or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 547.2960 or email him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org .
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From Your President... by: Rick Goucher
As my term as your Chamber President starts to wind down I would like to thank all of our
status of the building. Working for CB Richard
members who have attended events in the greater
Ellis I can tell you that we register all of the office
Stockton area and have purchased locally. With
buildings that we manage with Energy Star and
our continued efforts, we as an organization can
in almost all cases we have been certified as an
have a dramatic effect on our local economy. As
Energy Star rated building. We practice both
the new budget process starts for local government
Green cleaning and daytime janitorial as well as
agencies, we will see once again how important it is
changing lighting and HVAC systems to make
to keep local tax dollars in the community.
our buildings more efficient.
Changing subjects to our cover story, I
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In closing I would like to welcome
would like to encourage all of our members to
Electronic Vehicles International (EVI), one of
practice Green policies both at the office and at
our newest members, to the community. It is
home. If your business owns its own building I
companies like EVI that are helping lead us to a
would recommend that you register it with the
Greener Tomorrow.
EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager. If you lease
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space you can inquire from your landlord the
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
From Your CEO...
As I sit at my desk putting together this article for the February Port O Call it is a foggy
by: Doug Wilhoit
and somewhat chilly (40 degrees) morning, but not as bad as about 90 percent of the country which is experiencing record low temperatures. While watching the news at 5:00 am, it was 30
twist of the tail is the financial disaster facing
degrees in Tampa, Florida and there was grave
the State. How are they going to construct the
concern about the orange crop. With that in mind
facilities, pay for the ongoing operation and pay
I thought, how can we complain with a little fog
for the TOTAL righteous mitigations that are
cover for a few days knowing that the weather in
owed to this entire community? Remember, it
Stockton over the full year is one of our greatest
is the Legislature and the Governor who have to
attributes? Beautiful spring, warm to hot summer
make the decision on where to allocate the sparse
but saved (unlike Fresno or Bakersfield) by the
dollars, not the Receiver, Federal Judge or CDCR.
Delta breezes, gorgeous fall colors and a winter
Time will tell!
season that may have a few days into the low 30’s
On a positive note I want to thank Brenda
but not like the weather in say; South Dakota or
Jackson from CYA facility O.H. Close and the
Minnesota. Well we did have a little snow just
Level A wards who, through the Restorative
before Christmas but other than that not too
Justice Program, helped raise enough money
much to complain about weather wise.
to help Santa pass out over 400 Beanie Babies
On Friday December 8, 2009 the City, County and Chamber attorneys had the first of many settlement conferences with attorneys of
to grateful children in Stockton. See, we can work together! My family and friends had many
the Receiver and CDCR over the prison issue
opportunities in December and January to shop,
(remember 500 re-entry beds in the former
dine and be entertained in Stockton. For anyone
Women’s Prison site and a combined total of 2,900
to say there is nothing to do still has not taken
beds on the former CYA facilities, (Karl Holton
the time to go out into the world around them
and DeWitt Nelson). Not going into much detail
and see what awaits, in not only Stockton but
other than the partnership with the City, County
also all of San Joaquin County. Many things do not cost a great deal and many venues
and Chamber is working well to ensure protection
are free or have a very small fee. All you have to do is go, on a regular basis, to www.
for the tax-paying and law-abiding citizens of
VisitStockton.com and you can keep up with what is going on daily, weekly and in the
the entire San Joaquin County. We have seen
future. Just ask the over 7,000 fans at the Thunder game on Sunday January 10, 2010
gamesmanship by the Receiver, CDCR and their
if they believe there is nothing to do!
paid minions but the truth of the matter is that
In the January Port O Call I mentioned the wonderful Holiday Pops Concert
if the tri-party partnership (City, County and
of the 86-year-old Stockton Symphony. I encouraged you then and do so again by
Chamber) had not stood together I know for
inviting you, your family and friends to make sure you take part in the new season.
a fact the Receiver and CDCR would have had
You can again check out www.VisitStockton.com for information of concert dates and
their way with this community to their benefit
how to obtain tickets. The Symphony is one of our jewels and the more you support
but not to ours. As I write this column it will be
it, like everything else in our community, the more it will all shine and improve now
interesting to see how honest the Receiver and
and in the future.
CDCR will be which has not been their M.O. for over two years in regards to this issue. Another
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Leadership Stockton
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represent Stockton at tradeshows and media events. We follow the latest tourism, marketing and internet trends, and adapt our efforts accordingly.
by: Wes Rhea
We surely don’t do it alone…partnerships are key. The CVB works closely with our state, regional and local tourism partners to cooperatively leverage budgets, advertising, services and information for the benefit of all. Though we are primarily funded by local hotels, we work with and promote restaurants, retail businesses, attractions, arts and cultural organizations, sporting events, and even agriculture. We’re not new to this. The Chamber, of course, has been promoting Stockton for over 100 years. Our role is unique, and unlike any other. We take it very seriously…and we hope you will to.
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Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau: What are we? The role of the Conference & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is often misunderstood. This month we take a moment to better define our role.
CVB’s are Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs). A DMO is an organization whose primary function is to attract visitors for the purpose of enhancing the local economy through the purchase of room nights, food and beverage, retail items,
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Programs Department by: Frank Ferral
REXPO VI: Greening Main Street is set for Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Hilton Stockton. The cost for exhibit booth space is $250. Your business must offer a green service or product in order to be an exhibitor at the event. For more information, please visit greenteamsanjoaquin.com or email fferral@ stocktonchamber.org The cost for individuals to attend is $30.00, which includes a gift, lunch and the chance to enter a drawing for gas cards. For registration information, please visit greenteamsanjoaquin.com or email fferral@ stocktonchamber.org In an effort to showcase eco-friendly initiatives in the Central Valley, the Stockton Thunder will be hosting its Second Annual “Easy Being Green” campaign February 2010 and event weekend on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6, 2010. The Thunder is proud to utilize its unique stature in the community and loyal fan base to increase awareness and educate the community on the many ‘green’ issues in
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COVER STORY
It’s Getting Easier Being Green
Environmental partners help spread the word to go green and reduce business costs by: Patricia Kutza
More than likely naysayers who complain that it’s tough doing business in California
get licenses, permits, tax IDs. There’s been lots of support all through this transition.”
haven’t yet talked to Ricky Hanna. Hanna tells a far different story—one that has nothing but praise for the warm welcome that convinced
Green Team Ambassadors With a suite of products that are poised to
this CEO of Electric Vehicles International
help businesses transition to a greener profile,
(EVI), a leading manufacturer of electric
it was imperative that EVI partner with a group
vehicles, to move its headquarters from
that could help educate companies about the
Mexico to California.
benefits of using the latest environmentallyfriendly automotive technology. Just the right
Stockton the Enabler Hanna says that economies of scale made
Chairman, Blain Bibb, owner of ServiceMaster
California the logical choice. With 90 percent
Building Maintenance. “Our goal is to promote
of its customers located in the golden state, EVI
environmental stewardship among local
can sharply reduce shipping costs, thus gaining
businesses that have shared values. We want to
a competitive edge. There were lots of details to
help them grow greener by moving obstacles out
work out before EVI could hang its shingle in
of their way.” Hanna sees the Green Team San
the golden state.
Joaquin members as invaluable ambassadors—
“We definitely wanted to take advantage of
third parties that can educate businesses about
the federal and state incentives,” Hanna says.
emerging technology without the baggage of
“We met Mike Locke, President and CEO of
trying to sell them something.
the San Joaquin Partnership, and he helped us
EVI’s product line is poised to make inroads
leverage the Enterprise Zone incentives as well
in three areas: vehicles, power trains, and
as connect with different programs like WorkNet
conversions. Its business model, says Hanna,
and SCAP (Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship
is built on retrofitting existing structures rather
Program) where we could find skilled workers.”
than trying to reinvent the wheel. “We take an
Hanna also gives high marks to the
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job for the Green Team San Joaquin, says its
extremely-reliable truck, put in our power train.
Stockton business community. “Everybody in
We expect, as years go on, we will get more
the Chamber and Stockton Enterprise Zone has
adventurous.” But now he says its important to
opened their arms to us,” he says. “We needed to
limit the amount of variables. Providing cities
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
with cheaper and cleaner light-duty parking enforcement vehicles and medium-duty returnto-base delivery fleets currently represent the largest portions of EVI’s business.
Powerful Conversions Bibb, who has two Toyota Prius’ for his ServiceMaster business, sees lots of promise in another of EVI’s products–an after-market Prius conversion. While Bibb’s Prius manages 40 MPG, EVI’s conversion increases its efficiency to over 100 MPG, thanks to a battery pack that augments the small Prius battery. 2010 should prove to be a banner year for EVI, says Hanna. “We’ve got an exciting model lineup. For example, an electric power train that is modular and scalable. This product will allow us to integrate our vehicles rapidly.” Hanna says vehicles that unload containers off of ships and cherry pickers (man lifts) are good candidates for this new technology.
Connecting the Dots Green Team San Joaquin will be there to help businesses find all those potential synergies with EVI and vice-versa, says Bibb. “Since 2008 we have been helping businesses ‘connect the dots’. We locate resources and business
Our goal is to promote environmental stewardship among local businesses that have shared values. We want to help them grow greener by moving obstacles out of their way.
opportunities and provide services, such as a green certification assessment.” Ten sponsors
Photo by: Arturo Vera Photography In the Photo from Left to Right: Ricky Hanna and Blain Bibb
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support the Team, and Bibb says enthusiasm for its goals has never been greater: “We have monthly Green Team meetings and routinely have standing-room-only attendance of 50 to 70 people.
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This is a great community, with everyone working in the same
Retail Shopping Centers Senior Housing Medical Offices Industrial Facilities
direction.” Green Team San Joaquin’s achievements have not gone
Office Buildings Private Schools Churches Restaurants Hospitality
unnoticed. Encouraged by growing interest in their programs, the
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Team has applied for stimulus money to rollout its initiatives to all of the San Joaquin Valley. The New Year finds both of these business leaders counting their blessings. “I have been a business consultant for many years and have owned ServiceMaster Building Maintenance in Stockton 4917 Stoddard Road, Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 545-7505 • www.huffcon.com
since 2007. I have yet to find a Chamber as active as the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. It is truly a gem for the city of Stockton,” Bibb says.
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Hanna, who grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland and has lived in seven different countries, also considers himself fortunate. “I moved to Stockton about five months ago. I am a short distance away from the ski slopes, the wine country, as well as San Francisco. What’s not to love about that?”
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Events Cont’d from pg. 4
State of the City 2010 has moved to May! If you’re ever in doubt that we live in a great community, just attend our annual State of the City 2010! This year the State of the City will be held May 13 at the Port of Stockton. Sponsored by the
And this one too.
City of Stockton and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, this event features exhibits showcasing the critical and inspiring services available to you, your loved ones and neighbors, all in the interest of maintaining a wholesome community. Sponsorships are still available, so take advantage of this high-profile marketing opportunity for your business. For more information, call Heidi Altamirano at 547-2764 or email to heidi@stocktonchamber.org.
State of the City 2010 Sponsors Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Builders Exchange of Stockton City of Stockton Delta Sierra Beverage - Bud Light Lime Financial Center Credit Union Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Green Team San Joaquin Grupe Commercial Company Herum Crabtree Humphreys College J.R. Simplot Company National University Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank Pacific Storage Company
Park West Place/Pacifica Retail Management Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau Stockton East Water District The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County University of Phoenix University of the Pacific University Advancement Wells Fargo Advisors
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News Briefs
Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the 6th of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.
The United Way of San Joaquin County announced that over
The Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council meets on
$350,000 was raised from the 2nd Annual Super Bowl Raffle
February 19, 7:15am at the Stockton Golf & Country Club with
to benefit 39 local non-profit agencies, including St. Mary’s
Keynote Speaker Helen Winchester of University Enterprises,
Interfaith Community Services, Goodwill Industries, the YMCA,
Inc.7:15am-9:00am For information call Colleen Martin/EDD at
and the United Way.
cmartin2@edd.ca.gov or 209.825.2723.
PrideStaff ’s Stockton office receives Inavero’s highest award for
The Stockton Symphony presents its very first Valentine Pops
service excellence. PrideStaff ’s Client Loyalty Score was a full
concert entitled “Broadway Romance” on Saturday, February
10% higher than the industry average.
13 at 6pm, at Delta College’s Atherton Auditorium. Treat your Valentine to an evening of romance and fine music with guest
Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson is pleased to
vocalists, Teri Bibb and Dennis McNeil. For more information,
announce that Oona E. Mallett has become an associate with the firm.
call 209.951.0196 or visit www.stocktonsymphony.org.
CEO’s Column Cont’d from pg. 6 Joaquin Magazine for a job well done. You can obtain copies by
of Port O Call in the mail each month, but you can go to www.
contacting the Chamber CVB staff at 547-2770. It is a great tool for
StocktonChamber.org for an online version that is state of the art.
you to not only learn more about your community but also share
Just a reminder that Valentine’s Day is coming and I know you
with family, friends, customers and those coming for a visit to our
can find that special gift for that special person at one of the many
community.
shopping venues in Stockton. That is just a not so subtle reminder to
I just want to remind you that not only do you get a copy
Shop Stockton and San Joaquin first.
Events Cont’d from pg. 4
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Calendar
February 2010 Highlights 2/4 - Chamber Mixer - 5 pm - 7 pm @ Valley Brew Co. 2/15 - Office Closed
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Liaison Meeting - 12 pm @ Chamber Conference Room
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Green Team San Joaquin - 9 am @ Chamber Conference Room
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MIDR - 7:30 am @ TBA
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GRC - 7:30 am @ Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Community Serving Community Session - 8 am - 5 pm @ Local Non-Profits/United Way
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Chamber Office Closed
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Chamber Executive Committee - 7 am @ Stockton Golf and Country Club
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BEA - 3:30 pm @ Chamber Conference Room
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Chamber Board Meeting - 4 pm @ Chamber Conference Room
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GRC - 7:30 am @ Chamber Conference Room
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ANNOUNCING A NEW WAY TO CONNECT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. Many of your records such
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