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Vol. 55 No. 9
JANUARY 2010
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REACON Asked to Expand Throughout the Valley Running On a New Track:
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Pamela Eibeck
24th President of the University of the Pacific
One of America’s most beautiful campuses A top-ranked private university Hundreds of concerts and lectures NCAA Division 1 sports Proud to be in Stockton since 1924 STOCKTON
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On the Cover
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
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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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City of the State 2010 Has Moved to May!
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REACON Has Been Asked to Expand Throughout the Valley
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Chamber Night with the Stockton Thunder Friday, January 29, 7:30 pm 2 Free tickets for Chamber Members, call Stockton Thunder at 373-1500
PORT CALL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901. CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate SR. VICE PRESIDENT Dick McClure, Woodwork Institute
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OPERATIONS/FINANCE DIRECTOR Sandy Dwyer
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Events
by: Heidi Altamirano
2010 Asparagus Festival Volunteers Needed Mark your calendars now and don’t even think of leaving town on the weekend of April 23, 24 and 25! And that means it’s time to join Tortellini Timm or Angel Hair Heidi as a volunteer in the Chamber’s Pasta Booth at the ever famous, world renowned Stockton Asparagus Festival! If you’re into having some weekend fun with some great people, while raising funds for our Chamber programs, then you will love preparing pasta with some like-minded folks. Keep an eye out for the volunteer sign up forms in February. To add your name to the volunteer mailing list please call or e-mail Timm Quinn, 209-547-2960 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
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! For more information about the Chamber’s 29th Annual Golf Tournament or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 547-2960 or email
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From Your President... by: Rick Goucher
Happy New Year As we roll into 2010 I want to thank you
Members have access to the Chamber’s Member-
for your support of the Chamber and Chamber
To-Member program. Don’t be shy about asking
Members. I truly hope that all of you had a
a Chamber staff member about which benefits
blessed Holiday season and wish you continued
may help your business succeed.
success in 2010. I would encourage you to
Mark your calendar as January 29 is
continue to shop Stockton and San Joaquin first
Chamber Night at the Stockton Thunder game.
as this helps the local economy in so many ways.
Chamber Members will receive two free tickets
As we navigate through these tough economic
to the game and discounts on additional tickets.
times I would like to remind you of the many
Make sure you cheer for yours truly when I drop
benefits of your Chamber membership. Monthly
the opening puck.
mixers are a great way to stay in touch with other local business people who may require your services. Advertising in the Port ‘O’ Call is a great way to get your message out. Free publicity is offered to sponsors of Chamber events.
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Don’t forget, one event per week is all we ask.
From Your CEO... by: Doug Wilhoit
and because of this the crusaders in the communities of northern California and Nevada will be heartened. They have looked to Stockton to lead the way. And Stockton has not failed!” “Undaunted by obstacles in the uphill path which it was necessary to mount, the crusaders have pushed forward steadily.
On behalf of all of us here at
Steeled in the task by an ideal which drew forth a mighty
your Greater Stockton Chamber of
determination, they have toiled for five week up steep heights. Now
Commerce we hope that you and yours
the top has been reached, and the sight from the summit is glorious.”
had a Blessed Christmas and a happy
“Stockton is seen as the great educational center of the
holiday season. We all also wish you
interior of wonderful California. The sun is rising at the dawning
a very Happy New Year and may 2010
of a new day. On her skyline rise the buildings of an institution of
bring all of you joy, peace, happiness,
higher learning which will one day take its place as among the best
business success and a dose of fun along with all of that. On Thursday, December 3, 2009 the Annual Diversity Mixer
in the land. Its portals will open every fall to receive the cream of the young manhood and womanhood of the Golden state and
at the beautiful z Museum was a resounding success as was the
every June there will leave trained men and women to become
Stockton Symphony Annual Holiday Concert and the annual
leaders wherever they go. They will owe much to the crusaders
lighted boat parade. Much thanks go out to all who made these
whose names they will see inscribed in the halls of the college, and
and many other holiday celebrations a great time for all.
it should be so for they have brought to Stockton the greatest prize
We are very proud to have our new University of the Pacific President, Pam Eibeck on our cover and we welcome her and her family to Stockton! There is so much I can say about Pacific and what it has meant and means to this community and my family for so many years, but space will not allow me to do so. So instead let me go back in
that the city has ever won.” The story continues for 25 paragraphs telling about Stocktonians who were people with vision, sense of partnership and faith in the positive future of their community who brought the “College of the Pacific” to Stockton. Over the years I have seen so many wonderful people of this
history and quote a section from the Wednesday, June 21, 1922
community and within the University continue to support and
Stockton Record (yes I have the complete paper sitting in front of
love Pacific. President Eibeck has a wonderful community to call
me and I welcome you to come see it in my office) and the headline
her partners and we must all live up to that vision and hard work
in the left column is “STOCKTON RAISES QUOTA OF $600,000
of those who made it possible for Pacific to come here in 1922.
TO BRING COLLEGE OF PACIFIC FROM SAN JOSE.” The sub
I have so many wonderful memories of so many Pacific people
headline is, “EUGENE WILHOIT (proudly, my great great uncle
such as COP President Tully C. Knowles riding his white stallion
was the President of your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
in the parades along Pacific Avenue, sitting on the knee of Amos
in 1921-22 ) and THOMAS F. BAXTER SIGN PLEDGE TO
Alonzo Stagg and knowing Eddie LeBaron, Dick Bass and the list
COVER DEFICIT—ROTARY CLUB TURNS IN SUM OF $26,000
could go on and on . One fond memory I cannot totally relate to
IN CLOSING DAY OF CAMPAIGN – WEBER MEMORIAL
you in detail are the parties I attended at the President’s residence
HALL FUND RAISES $62,000—WONDERFUL SCENES AT
when Dr. Robert Burns held that office. His son Ron and I both
DINNER AT WHICH THE VICTORY WAS ANNOUNCED.”
swam and played water polo for Stockton College (now Delta) and
The first three paragraphs of a long story written by David England stated: “Stockton has spoken. Believing that actions speak
when his parents were gone, man oh man did we have fun. Just a warning to President Eibeck!
louder than words the loyal citizens of the Gateway city have “told
Thank you University of the Pacific for all you mean to
the world” that they want the College of the Pacific. The quota of
Stockton. We at your Chamber ask all citizens to support Pacific
$600,000 has been raised. The glad news of victory has gone forth,
in all areas by attending events of all types and
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Leadership Stockton: Local Government Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union Special Thanks: City of Stockton, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Fire Department The Local Government session gave the class a unique perspective on the workings of the city council as well as a taste of local politics. For the fifth year, the Leadership Stockton class participated in a full scale Mock City Council meeting as part of the Local Government session held at Stockton City Hall Council Chambers on November 13th. The meeting was staffed by Bonnie Paige, who acted as the City Clerk and Bret Hunter.
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Running On a New Track A Look at the University of the Pacific’s President, Pam A. Eibeck by: Patricia Kutza
Bold and ambitious goals, in the hands
the College’s endowment by numbers that would
of ineffective leaders, are nothing more than
make any national campaign fund-raiser take
dashed dreams. Entrusted in the hands of
notice-the College’s endowment grew from $35M
visionary leaders, they are the springboards for
to $57M. She also doubled the number of its
future greatness. So it was easy to understand
endowed chairs and professorships.
why the University of the Pacific asked Pam Eibeck to be its 24th President. Her remarkable leadership in teaching and research, educational
Leading the way They are achievements she’s quick to
reform and university administration spells great
acknowledge. Yet she’s quicker to acknowledge
promise for the continued success of University’s
that she didn’t accomplish them alone: “I
quality and forward-looking programs.
am blessed with a high energy level, and a wonderful supportive team of family and
A match made in heaven At first blush, it would certainly seem, if not
being the University of the Pacific’s first female
a match made in heaven, then the closest thing
president is not lost on her either. “I am very
to it. Eibeck assumes her new role at a time when
honored and delighted to be the first one” she
University of the Pacific is riding a growth wave:
says. “Nationally, only twenty-five percent of
enrollments are increasing, new programs are
college presidents positions are held by women.”
starting and construction is underway for two
Eibeck has had quite a lot of experience in
campus major buildings ($7.5M Janssen-Lagorio
the ‘firsts’ department. She remembers what the
Multipurpose Gymnasium and the $10M John T.
academic engineering milieu looked like back
Chambers Technology Center).
in the mid-eighties. “When I joined the faculty
Hardly a job for a welterweight. Considering what duties Eibeck handled
at the University of California at Berkeley’s mechanical engineering department (after
at her last job, it’s clear that the University
receiving her doctorate at Stanford University),
chose a heavy-lifter. While dean of Texas
only about five of the three hundred teachers
Tech’s Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of
in engineering were women.” Eibeck would
Engineering, she administered a $55M
continue to be an extraordinary presence at
budget that supported eight academic
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coworkers,” Eibeck says. And the significance of
Northern Arizona University as a professor,
departments and thirty-three degree programs.
mechanical engineering chair and vice-provost
And within five years Eibeck managed to increase
for undergraduate studies. And a champion
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
for the presence of more women in the engineering sector.
Following the footsteps At UOP Eibeck will be following a select group of footsteps. “There’s a real history of longevity among these presidents.” She says. And she intends to follow suit: “The University of the Pacific represents my ideal of what a university should deliver: excellent programs, a deeply-felt commitment to students and to diversity principles.” Eibeck envisions a future when the University will capture more of the national spotlight by offering enhanced versions of existing programs and by heightening awareness of its unique student-advocacy approach. The UOP name has long been synonymous with exceptional programs in such areas as law, education, engineering, pharmacy and dentistry, she explains. “We expect our newest school of international studies to garner similar recognition” says Eibeck. “It reflects our deep commitment to a global connection”. She notes that it is a natural extension of the University’s traditional cultural mix.
Trolling for the best deal But Eibeck is well aware that, in these tough
The University of the Pacific represents my ideal of what a university should deliver: excellent programs, a deeply-felt commitment to students and to diversity principles.
economic times, offering the most compelling courses may not always be enough of an Photo by: Arturo Vera Photography
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incentive to attract the best students. “We see a national trend. Students used to apply to just a handful of schools,” she explains. Now they are applying to as
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many as ten schools, trolling for the best financial package. The University’s answer to this dilemma is its proverbial ace-in-the-hole: the Four-Year-Guarantee, a contract that UOP was the first college to launch. This UOP commitment enables students, who adhere to specific criteria, to obtain their degrees in four years. This is a huge deal, says Eibeck, since economically strapped colleges are paring down their courses, making it increasingly expensive and difficult for students to graduate in four years.
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By the end of 2010, Eibeck expects to have the type of input that can help her staff formulate policy for another initiative near and dear to her heart – community engagement. “We will be holding a series of presidential community forums, ‘Beyond Our
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Gates’. I want to listen to our community and glean what our University can contribute to the region in the areas of health care, education, energy and environment, economic growth and arts and culture.” While the engineering dean, Eibeck saw the direct benefits university talent could offer in attracting companies to their community. She is eager to adopt the same idea here, developing strategic partnerships in the San Joaquin region. And if her own enthusiasm for the Stockton area is infectious,
20,000 people have just read this sentence.
more companies should be streaming into the region soon. “Both my husband and I greatly enjoy living in Stockton. It has wonderful restaurants, local concerts and great wineries.” Should you be hanging out in the Delta and think you glimpse her running with her husband on the levee, there’s no need to
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blink. This much-awarded educator, when not tending to her new presidential duties, also loves to run.
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Events Cont’d from pg. 4
From Left to Right: Ashley Flesuras, Pacific’s Powercat, Amanda Boyer
From Left to Right: Christina Carrillo, Joelle Gomez, Bruce Wert, Max Vargas, Dillon Delvo.
Carpet Cleaning
From Left to Right: Sylvester Aguilar, Shannon Ding, Kimberly Miller, Steve Barney, Mark Martinez, Luis Sanchez, Gaynell Martin, Mick Founts,
It’s more than just carpet
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schedule online at www.stanleysteemer.com or call 209-474-7771
Oscar Anzaldo
A Special Thanks to *All the businesses that donated raffle prizes *The Haggin Museum for hosting
15% Off Commercial Cleaning OR Tile & Grout Cleaning
SAVE $40 (Reg. Price $139) 2 Rooms and a Hallway OR a sofa cleaned for $99
Some restrictions may apply. Call for more details.
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209-474-7771 or 1-800-STEEMER
209-474-7771 or 1-800-STEEMER
ⓒ2009 Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
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*DBI San Joaquin for the beverage donation *The Hispanic, Asian-American, and AfricanAmerican Chambers of Commerce for participating
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.
And this one too.
State of the City 2010 Sponsors Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Builders Exchange of Stockton Financial Center Credit Union Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel 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 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
Silver: R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc. As of 12/9/09
Chamber Night with the Stockton Thunder January 29, 7:30 pm 2 Free tickets for Chamber Members,
20,000
Average number of people who will see this ad
5,000
The number of business leaders who will see this ad
$0.04
The cost per impression for this ad
0
The number of new customers you will get by NOT running this ad
It’s a New Year. Try Something New.
call Stockton Thunder at 373-1500
UNIVERSIT Y PARK E D U C AT I O N - O F F I C E - R E TA I L - R E S I D E N T I A L
is a unique, mixed-use community encompassing education, commercial business, shopping and housing. Home to CSU Stanislaus-Stockton , this 102 acre self-contained community features beautiful architecture on tree-lined streets in a secure campus setting.
University Park
Located within Stockton’s Enterprise Zone, it’s a smart choice for business. Contact Dan Keyser Grupe Commercial Company (209) 473-6200 dkeyser@grupe.com
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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 Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council meets on
Platinum Awards for the company’s advertising campaign, and
January 15 at the Stockton Golf & Country Club with Keynote
Gallo Center for the Arts’ monthly magazine. The company also
Speaker Bruce Sarchet of Littler Mendleson, PC with a Labor
received a Gold and Honorable Mention for projects donated to
Law Update not to be missed! 7:15 am-9:00 am Buffet Breakfast/
area non-profit agencies. Visit www.neverboring.com for details.
Raffle included. RSVP by January 11: Colleen Martin/EDD: cmartin2@edd.ca.gov - 825-2723.
Susan B. Anthony Award nominations needed. The Award honors women who have excelled in their chosen category,
Stockton Women’s Network is holding its third annual White
and have, through their dedication, talent and untiring efforts,
Elephant Auction at the January 6, 2010 luncheon meeting held
raised the status of humankind in San Joaquin County. For more
at Elkhorn Country Club. Business networking is 11:30 to noon,
information contact Barbara Jantzen at 948-2583. Nominations
formal meeting at noon - 1:15 pm. $30.00 for guests and $20.00
are due by noon Friday, January 8th.
for members. Visit www.stocktonwomensnetwork.org or call 472-0359 for information.
Stockton Opera Association presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni Friday January 15th at 7:30 pm and Sunday January 17 at 2 pm at
Never Boring Design Associates (NBDA) received international
the Faye Spanos Concert Hall. For tickets call 946-2867 or visit
recognition at the 2009 MarCom Awards. NBDA received
www.StocktonOpera.com for more information.
ATHENA Luncheon - Photographs courtesy of Choice Photographic - Glenn Jay “We Do Windows”
CEO’s Column Cont’d from pg. 6
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help President Eibeck as she reaches out to the community from the hallowed halls of Pacific so we can all bond as one. I also have in front of me the Friday, July 3, 1936 Stockton Record
by Chitwood Construction
with the headline “STOCKTON REGAINS BUSINESS PEAKS.”
Over 30 years of quality service
May I end with this thought – we are in difficult times right
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now and there have always been peaks and valleys throughout 1936, we shall prevail! Let us also hope and pray that those in Washington D.C and Sacramento understand the good they can do if they remember who they work for.
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Calendar
January 2010 Highlights 1/1 & 1/18 - Office Closed 1/29 - Chamber Night with Stockton Thunder - 7:30 pm
UNIVERSAL SERVICE RECYCLING
1
Closed New Year’s Day
8
Government Relations Council - 7:30 am @ Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Justice Session - 8-5 pm @ San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office
11
Liaison Meeting - 12 pm @ Chamber Office
13
Green Team San Joaquin - 9 am @ Chamber Conference Room
14
MIDR - 7:30 am @ TBA
18
Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day
20
Chamber Executive Committee - 7 am @ Stockton Golf and Country Club
22
Government Relations Council - 7:30 am @ Chamber Conference Room
28
Chamber Board Meeting - 4 pm @ Chamber Conference Room
29
Chamber Night with Stockton Thunder - 7:30 pm
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FUNNY, IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A DOCTOR’S OFFICE.
ANNOUNCING A NEW WAY TO CONNECT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. Many of your records such
as recent immunizations, future appointments, and many lab results can all be accessed online. And, these days, that’s just about anywhere. You can even e-mail your child’s doctor. Just another way that we at Kaiser Permanente help you to live well and thrive. To learn more, go to kp.org/centralvalley.