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CONTENTS From Your CEO
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From Your President
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Events
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Tourism Luncheon & Celebrate! Awards
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Don’t Miss! Networking Mixer
Convention & Visitors Bureau 11 Programs and Public Policy Department
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Leadership Stockton
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Cover Story
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5/2 - Delta Protective Services 20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m. Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ 141 E. Acacia St., Stockton, 95202
News Briefs
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also don’t miss..
Calendar
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Ribbon Cuttings
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6/6 Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
New Members
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PORT CALL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901. CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers SR. VICE PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum Crabtree FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Co. CHAMBER DIRECTORS Michael Cera, SMG/Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Lewis Gale, Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass Service Mikey Kamienski, Charterhouse Center for Families Dan Keyser, Grupe Commercial Company Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Darryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property Association Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Justin Redman, Central Valley Community Bank Tina Williams, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation Bob Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
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From Your CEO... by: Doug Wilhoit
March and April were very busy months here at your Chamber, as will be May. Each month’s Chamber and community events show how well so many people work together, which is so wonderful to watch. The REXPO IX held at the Stockton Hilton was a huge success, and from that came a comment by the keynote speaker that the Stockton Chamber has set the bar high when it comes to educating businesses on how to improve their bottom line and protect the environment at the same time. That point was amplified at the April Chamber Green Team San Joaquin (GTSJ) meeting when Cal-ReCycle honored, with a framed letter, the Chamber, the GTSJ Committee led by VP Blain Bibb and Program and As you know, from time to time I (or Heidi and Timm) like to change my photo to fit the article, the season or just have fun. That is one of the things I truly enjoy about working with a great crew (family) here at your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Just to wet the appetite of where I plan to go, let me give you a few reflections of those wiser than I! First of all, from Plato (428-384 B.C – no, I did not know him): “If man, fixing his attention on these and the like difficulties, does away with ideas of things and will not admit that every individual thing has its own determinate idea which is always one and the same, he will have nothing on which his mind can rest; and so he will utterly destroy the power of reasoning…The partisan, when he is engaged in a dispute, cares nothing about the rights of the question, but is anxious only to convince his hearers of his own assertions.” From a book I refer to often, The Servant Leader by Ken Blanchard and Phil Rogers: “The journey to effective servant leadership turns outward when the heart and mind now guide the behavior of the leader in the interaction with those who follow. This is where good intention and right thinking start to bear good fruit. It is where real discipleship is truly tested. The decision-by-decision behaviors of leaders can make or break their longrange effectiveness and their ability to inspire trust. Right leadership motive and clear leadership thinking, when coupled with inept or self-serving behavior, will bring frustration and inefficiency into any leadership effort.” Henry Ford believed that, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” After a few words on the past two great Chamber and community months, I will explain how the above quotations have been tied together in my professional life over the past 46 years.
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Public Policy Director Frank Ferral. So well deserved by all! A hearty congratulations to the committee of Past Athena’s for the wonderful event at Pacific on Empowering Women. The entire program was wonderful and thanks to the committee for allowing Heidi Altamirano, your Events and Membership Director, to be a part of the success. The Semi Annual BEA/Outback Scholarship Luncheon was another success, and thanks to Dylan Bacon (BEA Coordinator), Chamber staff, Outback, United Way and all who attended. Leadership Stockton, under the guidance of Timm Quinn, had two great sessions and more to come as they soon come to the end of this year’s program. What can I say about the Chamber Annual Golf Tournament, but “when the going gets tough the tough get going!” The gusts of wind up to 50 MPH did not “sway” the Reserve staff, the players, Chamber staff (Heidi and Timm) or the wonderful volunteers and sponsors from having a great time and I’m so proud of all of you. I will be able to expound on the 28th Annual Asparagus Festival in the June Port O Call, but I fully expect another banner year on the Stockton Waterfront! May 16th is the Chamber/Port of Stockton Annual State of the City and that is how I bring back the story behind the photo and the quotes and how I look at this important day in Stockton! I will simply say that for the past 46 years I have worked for and with some wonderful leaders at all levels! Be it with the Stockton Police Department, the County of San Joaquin, the State Youthful Offender Board and now for the past 14 years, your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. In each organization, I have always felt the sense of family and the joys, successes, trials and tribulations that come within all families. One thing that has been constant as I experienced my own “newness” in “these
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
families” or watched others become part of them is that the very best
and a little self doubt if they are up to the task, but all 13 (yes, Rick was a
entered to learn so that they could do a better job and did not come in with
two term president) I have worked for understood it was a team (family)
the attitude that they had all the answers. They built upon the experience
effort of President, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, committees,
of others, open to constructive criticism or good suggestions and depended
volunteers, members and staff that makes it truly work. All working
on those who were willing to tell them what they had to hear and not what
together, they left office shining like stars and an example to all. I thank
they wanted to hear, as my dear departed friend and County Counsel, John
each of them for that! They are all an important part of my family!
Cheadle, taught me my first day on the 7th floor in 1979. I have Gary and Rick up top to share that it is the same here at the
Hopefully you will attend the May 16, 2013 State of the City and we shall all leave from the event with a newfound spirit of togetherness, hard work
Chamber. Each new president, like all leaders I worked with in the City,
to overcome where we are today as a community, a spirit of cooperation and
County and State, comes into office with a little hesitancy of what to expect
most of all the feeling of family.
From Your President... by: Gary J. Long
Last month, I was
Yes, Stockton is Open for Business! Consumer confidence is
interviewed by Fox
growing and I believe we are turning a corner towards increased
Business News based
prosperity. The grocery stores are open and constantly restocking
in New York about
shelves, shoe stores are selling shoes, the shopping centers are open
the state of business
and the parking lots are full, restaurants’ reservations are full, the
in Stockton as a result
hotel room nights have skyrocketed to lead the state in percentage
of our city entering
of increased bookings, local real estate prices are increasing,
bankruptcy. The writer
foreclosures/short sales are lessening and new home construction is
assured me that they
just starting to reappear.
were not going to
Yes, Stockton is Open for Business! We have a new 1.2 billion
write a “hit or negative
dollar Prison Health Care Facility (60% of the construction is a
piece” on our fine city
result of local hires) ready to employ an excess of 2,500 NEW jobs
and just wanted a local
this summer. Stockton also has 10+ years of highway infrastructure
businessperson’s point of view. Knowing the out of town media, her
with a total budget in excess of $1.1 billion generating more local
promise was not taken to heart by your Chamber President!
jobs, and the Port of Stockton is expanding at a record rate and will
No one wants to live, or conduct business, under the stigma of bankruptcy. The business of the City of Stockton is currently challenged and in uncharted waters. Our City leaders, both elected
be creating 200 new jobs when the new Marine Highway is floating down the Delta later this year. Yes, Stockton is Open for Business! We live in an amazing community
and staff, are working very hard together to bring about change to
filled with citizens that want to live in safe neighborhoods, and shop and
our wonderful community so it will rise from adversity and be even
dine without looking over their shoulders. Needless to say, with many
stronger and safer for all the hard working tax paying citizens that
positive aspects of Stockton, the naysayers from NYC did not obtain the
call Stockton home. The state of Stockton’s everyday commerce is
pessimistic ink they were looking for.
strong! Retail/consumer business and industrial/manufacturing business is robust, growing and getting stronger.
Remember to shop our local businesses first. 70% of every sales tax dollar comes back to San Joaquin County!
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Events
by: Heidi Altamirano 2013 State of the City
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Come share in the excitement surrounding the Chamber’s 15th Annual
Platinum
Robert Half International
State of the City! Mayor Anthony Silva
A.G. Spanos Companies
San Joaquin County WorkNet
American Medical Response, Inc.
San Joaquin Partnership
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce
San Joaquin RTD
Bank of the West
Sims Metal Management
Big Valley Ford Lincoln
South Bay Auto Auction of Stockton
California Water Service Co.
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Carpenters Local Union 152
Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau
City of Stockton
Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey
Chamber of Commerce, Port of Stockton
Dameron Occupational Health
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
and City of Stockton. Exhibits by local
Delta Sierra Beverage
The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
United Way of San Joaquin County
EZ Network Systems, Inc.
University of the Pacific
will be delivering his first State of the City Address and laying out his plans for the future of Stockton. The Annual State of the City is cosponsored by the Greater Stockton
programs and businesses will provide information which is useful for businesses
F&M Bank
Visionary Home Builders of California
of any size. The Chamber guarantees
Financial Center Credit Union
Waste Management
attendees will walk away with pride in the
GSEAC - Employer Advisory Council
Gold
Green Team San Joaquin
Herum/Crabtree
Grupe Commercial Company
San Joaquin Delta Community College
Heald College
Stockton East Water District
Housing Authority of the County of San
Yara North America, Inc.
City of Stockton while discovering valuable sources of information and expertise. The biggest local public event of the year will be held on Thursday, May
Silver
Joaquin Humphreys College
Atria Bayside Landing
Kaiser Permanente
Devcon Construction, Inc.
Shed 20 will provide the setting for our
Lincoln Center
Table
State of the City. Exhibits will be open
Metro PCS
California Water Service Co.
Moss Adams, LLP
Capital Feed
Neumiller & Beardslee
Downtown Stockton
Pacific Records Management/Pacific
Grupe Commercial Co./Health Careers
16th! This year the Port of Stockton,
from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. Tickets for the Annual State of the City are only $35 per person. The luncheon is sure to please everyone with great food provided by Outback Steakhouse.
Shredding
Academy
Port of Stockton
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Premier Staffing
Premier Community Credit Union
R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Tickets for the 15th Annual State of the City are going fast! This event always
June Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer
sells out so reserve your tickets today. To
Sign up now for the June 6th Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer at the Hilton
purchase tickets or for more information,
Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. Expose your products and services to over 300
call the Greater Stockton Chamber of
business attendees, meet some new people, and grow your business. Tables are just $250
Commerce at 209.547.2770. We hope you
for Chamber Members. Table space is going fast, so sign up now!
can join us at this important celebration of our City and our community!
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To sign up or receive more information, please call Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960 or e-mail him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
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Heidi Altamirano: heidi@stocktonchamber.org 209.547.2764
Business Awards Luncheon 2013
No host cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45
Begin the month of June on a high note by joining us at a
p.m. Reservations are required and space is limited. Sponsorships
luncheon celebration honoring our Business Award recipients.
are still available. For more information, call Heidi Altamirano at
On June 6 at 11:45 a.m. at the Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal
209.547.2764 or e-mail heidi@stocktonchamber.org.
Blvd., we’ll be honoring local businesses leaders who have been
Thank you to our Sponsors:
recognized as Business Person of the Year, Business Manager of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, Business Employee
Platinum
of the Year and the P3 Stewardship Award winner. These
California Water Service Co.
exceptional honorees will be recognized for their achievements
Grupe Commercial
and contributions to our community. We will also be honoring our yearly Volunteer Hall of Fame award winners and 25, 50 and 75 year Chamber members.
San Joaquin Delta
Company
Stockton East Water District
Herum Crabtree
Sutter Gould Medical
Kaiser Permanente Oak Valley Community Bank
Luncheon tickets are $30 per person until May 30, and $35 thereafter. For more information, contact 209.547.2770.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Platinum
San Joaquin Delta
Kaiser Permanente
Moss Adams, LLP
Sutter Gould Medical
Neumiller & Beardslee
Gold
Foundation The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce
United Way of San Joaquin County
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Silver
F&M Bank
Neumiller & Beardslee
Moss Adams, LLP
Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau
Community College Foundation
R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
Silver
Gold
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Financial Center Credit Union
F&M Bank
Lincoln Center
United Way of San
Community College St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Networking Mixer 4/4 Neumiller & Beardslee, Professional Corp
Joaquin County
Annual Installation Dinner 2013 One of the highlights of our year is the Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity to thank our hard working and dedicated board members and committee chairs for their exceptional contribution to our organization. On Thursday, June 27, we’ll gather at Stockton Golf & Country Club to thank Gary Long with Gary J. Long Jewelers for his outstanding performance as Chamber President from 2012-2013, and to welcome Steven Crabtree with Herum Crabtree as our 2013-2014 President. The evening will include an installation ceremony and the presentation of awards.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau by: Wes Rhea
The Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau held their 2013 Tourism Luncheon & Celebrate! Awards
L-R: Tod Ruhstaller, Haggin Museum, Tourism Partner of the Year; Manuel Laguna, Downtown Stockton Alliance, Industry Partner of the Year; Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports, Sports Partner of the Year.
on April 3, 2013 at the Hilton Stockton. The event addressed the current state of travel, tourism and hospitality in Stockton and included a report on the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau’s efforts to promote and market our city. The 2013 Celebrate! Awards were presented and recognized the following: • Industry Professional of the Year: Manuel Laguna,
Ambassador, Downtown Stockton Alliance
SCVB CEO Wes Rhea, Board President George Kaplanis and Vice President Karri Rivard.
• Industry Partner of the Year: The Haggin Museum • Sports Partner of the Year: The Stockton Ports Baseball Club The luncheon also recognized the first class of the Stockton Tourism Ambassadors Program. The following were awarded their Certified Tourism Ambassador certificate and pin: Heidi
Inaugural class for the Stockton Certified Tourism Ambassador Program.
Altamirano, Kristen Anema, Emily Baime, Kylee Denning, Heather Duffett, Katie Green, Jim Johnson, Manuel Laguna, Kathy Miller, Allison Morse, Gillian Murphy, Susan Obert, Tim Pasisz, Megan Peterson, Wes Rhea, Stephen Sherman, Sharon Simas, Monica Slingerman, Shelly Vang and Luis Villa.
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Leadership Stockton Become a Certified Green Business! by: Timm Quinn
Save money & gain customers by:
Reducing waste Conserving water and energy Protecting public health Using recycled-content in your products
by: Frank Ferral Join the Green Team San Joaquin as a Sponsor. Sponsor Highlight: Surtec Systems, Inc. At the April 10, 2013 Green Team San Joaquin meeting, Surtec Systems, Inc. Founder and President Bill Fields presented on his company and why they are “green.” For over 30 years Surtec has specialized in the development,
Leadership Stockton: Education Session
www.GreenTeamSanJoaquin.com Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union MALLOffice BUSINESS Special Thanks To: San Joaquin S County of Education
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL* EducationAffordable plays a vital role in theWaste future economic prosperity Hazardous Management for Your Business A Program of San Joaquin County Public Works of San Joaquin County, so a hands-on look at education was the www.SJCrecycle.org
(209) 468-3066
perfect way to begin thecost day.way to safely dispose of hazardous materials. i Low
maintenance chemicals for the commercial and industrial cleaning
on among your waste The day began with the(Costs classdepend divided 11types.) schools i Documentation that you properly manage hazardous waste. i Assurance that the will be disposed throughout Stockton. They spent thematerial morning shadowing theof properly.
industry. In conjunction with these products, Surtec has also
principal, learning about their particular school, and its successes
developed and markets specialized high-speed maintenance
and challenges.
manufacture and distribution of the latest technology in specialty
equipment, such as Surtec propane buffers with their patented “Acti-Vac” vacuum system. All of these products and programs are supported by Surtec’s factory trained technical representatives. Basically, it is all about reducing the cost of doing business through environmental stewardship.
*Conditionally
Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG
At lunch time, Leadership Stockton class gathered at the We alsothe accept universal and electronic waste.
San Joaquin Building Futures Academy on Monte Diablo for Green Your Bottom Line
Product Stewardship! the remainder of the day.with A working lunch covered some of the Economic benefits abound:
reduced operating the costs, energy questions and revelations class hadsavings, based on their school reduced disposal costs, the creation of green jobs.
site visits. After lunch, the class www.CalPSC.org got a student guided tour of the
Design it Green | Make it Clean Resources | Eliminate Building Futures Academy and| aConserve special treat,| Reduce a tour| Reuse of the USS Toxics | Take it Back
Sponsor Highlight: Sims Metal Management
Lucid. Following the tour, Mick Founts, County Superintendent of
Sims Metal Management is the world’s largest metals and
Schools, San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE), gave
electronics recycler. They are global leaders in the secure and
the class an overview of the SJCOE and its mission. Then the class
sustainable management of resources for industry, organizations and
heard from Deb Nickols from SJCOE who discussed the purpose
the public at large. Today, Sims Metal Management has more than
and goals of the one. School program and the impact this program
270 locations on five continents and more than 6,600 magnificent
has on the lives of students. She brought along three students who
employees. In addition to its industry-leading metal.
shared their successes in the program and their future goals. The class then heard from a panel of experts from the SJCOE who
Thank you to our generous Green Team San Joaquin Sponsors:
presented an overview of the programs and services they offer. The panel shared information on the Venture Academy Schools, Special Education, Migrant Education, and Career and Technical
American Recycling
The Newark Group
San Joaquin County
Carpenters Local Union 152
Onsite Electronics
Public Works
CBC Steel Buildings City of Stockton Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Durst Contract Interiors Granite Construction Co. Healthy Air Living
Recycling Pacific Gas & Electric Company Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments
San Joaquin RTD SAWS ServiceMaster Clean Sims Metal Management
to know about school finance in 30 minutes. Thank you to Mick Founts for coordinating and facilitating the afternoon portion of the session, to each of the schools for
Surtec
graciously opening up their campuses for our Leadership Stockton
Valley CAN
visitors, and to all of our speakers and panelists for the day.
Universal Service Recycling
Modern Energy Concepts
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Education. The day ended with a lesson on everything you wanted
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
See us here next month as we recap the Health Care session.
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Moving Stockton Forward: State of the City 2013 by: Justin Souza Photo by: Fritz Chin Photography, Inc.
O
n Thursday, May 16, the
Commerce have hosted the annual high-
Greater Stockton Chamber
profile State of the City event at the Port
of Commerce, the City of
of Stockton, where the simple speech
includes a prominent exhibit area and a
Stockton and the Port of Stockton invite
has grown to a can’t-miss event featuring
series of inspiring talks by area leaders
all community members, area leaders and
exhibits focused on the many local and
about our city’s economic, educational
citizens interested in what’s in store for
state programs available to assist small
and cultural development. This year’s
the future of Stockton to attend Stockton’s
businesses, as well as demonstrating
event also offers attendees a glimpse
15th Annual State of the City.
Stockton’s strategic location, which is
into Stockton’s future through a guided
ideally poised to serve local, national and
introduction to upcoming projects
Since 1998, the city and Chamber of
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
international markets. Stockton’s State of the City always
planned for the city. The keynote of this year’s event will be a
try to get the community engaged in restoring their city and try
speech by recently-elected Mayor Anthony Silva, who will be
to build consensus on the City Council and work with the City
presenting his first State of the City. Silva, who was elected on
Manager to build a brighter future for Stockton.”
a platform of public safety, said that his theme for the speech is “Leaving Our Egos at the Door.”
In his first hundred days in office, some of Silva’s efforts have drawn criticism and sparked controversy among other council members and Stocktonians, particularly his open approach
Keynote Speech
to ongoing bankruptcy negotiations. Silva argued that this
According to Silva, he plans to focus this year’s speech on
is just another indication of his lifelong interest in building
the effort to gather Stockton’s leadership together to overcome
consensus. From his time at the Boys & Girls Club, his stint as
the challenges facing the city. From the ongoing bankruptcy
a member of the Stockton Unified District Board of Education,
negotiations to social issues, Silva said that moving the city
his appointment as Board President and even as a father to his
forward relies on open and honest communication. “My goal
eight-year-old son, Caden, Silva has always exercised his passion
with the speech is to let people know that change is inevitable,”
for turning challenging positions into satisfying compromises.
said Silva. “I realize that change isn’t easy for everyone and
He said that he hopes to bring this same passion to help move
with the bankruptcy, Stockton is in the forefront of all kinds of
Stockton forward. “I’m trying to do as much as I can not to rock
change. It’s not 2006 or 2007 anymore; our circumstances are
the boat too much or to seem too bold, but to be bold enough
different now. So the solutions we need to move the city forward
that citizens feel I’m representing them in trying to move the city
are going to be different too.”
forward. I need to do whatever it takes if it’s something positive
“I think Stockton is a good city, but we’re not a great city yet,” said Silva, a born and raised Stocktonian. Silva graduated
for Stockton and will help us.” With this State of the City, Silva continues a long history of
from Lincoln High School, attended Humphrey’s College, and
Stockton Mayors who have delivered the yearly speech, including
currently serves as the President and CEO of the Boys & Girls
former Mayor Ann Johnston, whose State of the City speeches
Clubs of Stockton, a position he’s held for the past six years.
were always marked by Johnston’s hope for Stockton’s future.
“We have the foundation to be a great city, and I really want
It remains to be seen whether Silva’s speech will continue this
to become one, but in order for us to get there, we have to do
tradition of optimism, but one thing is certain: every concerned
some little things and some big things.” According to Silva,
citizen of Stockton will be watching to see what Mayor Silva’s
the issues he aims to tackle during his tenure as Mayor range
plans for the city are.
from Stockton’s homelessness and animal shelter services
“I’m nervous about doing my first State of the City,” admitted
to marshaling city and county resources to provide safe,
Silva. “I just started this job and I’m still in figuring-it-out mode.
constructive recreation for city youth.
But the nation’s eyes are on us. There are real problems here;
For Mayor Silva, the city’s bankruptcy remains at top of mind,
that’s why CNN and Fox and these national affiliates are hanging
and organizing the community to get involved in the city’s
around here. They want to see what’s next. They want to see how
restoration is his prime goal. “Basically, Stockton is in recovery
this story is going to end.”
mode. We’re focused on how we’re going to get the city out of bankruptcy and move it forward,” said Silva. “The national
Exhibits are open from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Port of Stockton, Shed 20, with a lunch break scheduled at noon.
economy, local economy and past decisions took their toll on the city, but I can’t do anything about the past. All I can do is
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20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting – 4:30 p.m. May Networking Mixer – 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Delta Protective Services, 141 E. Acacia Street, Stockton Leadership Stockton Trip to the Capitol – 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ State Capitol
State of the City Address – 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. @ Port of Stockton, Shed 20
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Executive Committee Meeting – 7:00 a.m. @ SGCC
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Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
8
Green Team San Joaquin/Business Education Alliance – 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
30
Stockton Chamber Board Meeting – 4:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
9
Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable – 7:30 a.m. @ TBA
10
Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
Ribbon Cuttings
CornerStone Staffing Solutions, Inc. 7474 Shoreline Drive Suite A-2
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Jack in the Box Stockton
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Stockton
Payroll Services
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