PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 59 No.12
www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2014
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CONTENTS
DON’T MISS!
From Your President
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From Your CEO
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Nice WORK
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APRIL NETWORKING MIXER HOSTED BY STOCKTON ARENA/SMG
Visit Stockton
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5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
News Briefs
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@ Stockton Arena/SMG
New Members
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Cover Story
10
Leadership Stockton
12
Programs and Public Policy Department
15
Events
15
Ribbon Cuttings
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Calendar
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March Mixer
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248 N. Fremont Street, Stockton
STOCKTON CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., @ Elkhorn Golf Club, 1050 Elkhorn Dr., Stockton
MAY NETWORKING MIXER HOSTED BY STOCKTON CIVIC THEATRE 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. @ 2312 Rosemarie Lane, Stockton
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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT BY: STEVEN CRABTREE
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
April means Asparagus Festival in
CHAMBER OFFICERS
Stockton, and this year it will be the
PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree
weekend of April 25 through April 27.
SR. VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance
The Stockton Asparagus Festival is one
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications
of the premier events for the community providing an opportunity for many non-
VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
profit organizations to supplement their
VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
annual budgets. According to the Festival,
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers
during the past 29 years the Festival has
CHAMBER DIRECTORS Michael Cera, SMG /Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District Doug Dinjian, Change DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass Service Mikey Kamienski, Charterhouse for Families Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Darryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property Association Justin Redman, Central Valley Community Bank Joey Steelman, Lord’s Gym Joy Sweger, California Nuggets Robert Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club
contributed more than $5.9 million back
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
209.547.2766
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.547.2763 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano 209.547.2764 STAFF ACCOUNTANT Lia Her 209.547.2768 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Suzie Bowers 209.337.2723 SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORDINATOR Timm Quinn 209.547.2960 SCAP COORDINATOR Dylan Bacon 209.337.2730 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Michael Morales 209.337.2716 Gabrielle Almanza 209.337.2715 Malissa Luvianos 209.337.2726 BEA COORDINATOR Frances Richardson
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to local charities. That is quite a record
STEVEN CRABTREE
for this award-winning event. I encourage everyone to participate to the extent that
they can do so. It never ceases to amaze me what can be done with asparagus and still taste good. The Chamber wants to encourage the support of the initiative before the Stockton City Council to provide training to volunteers who serve on City boards and commissions. The University of Pacific has agreed to provide such training at a reduced cost and the Chamber Board of Directors has also agreed to make a contribution to help fund this training. The Chamber would also encourage other private businesses to consider supporting this initiative politically and financially. The Chamber believes that this valuable training will help these volunteers do a better job in their various positions and help better prepare them to be leaders for tomorrow. Everyone should take some time to attend the Chamber mixer on April 3rd at The Stockton Area. I hope to see you there.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Henry Ford said: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping
DOUG WILHOIT
the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Bob Foy, and the other is Rotarian Dennis Cochran. Bob was in my office the other day with several examples under
together is progress;
his arm of another “blight” that infests our city: homemade and
working together is
professionally made signs that are plastered on power poles, telephone
success.” Booker T.
poles, street sign poles and even stop sign poles. You have seen them
Washington said: “The
all and both Bob and I have a habit of taking them down and disposing
world cares very little
of them because it is not legal to post on any of the aforementioned
about what a man or
locations. Bob and I are working on a program to try to eradicate this
woman knows; it is what
ugly scene.
the man or woman is able to do that counts.” And Paul “Bear” Bryant
While I am on that point it is coming upon an election year and
said: “In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity;
I am already seeing (like on Pacific Avenue just south of Alpine)
every player must put the team first—ahead of personal glory.”
many candidate lawn signs on public property or easements that
Now you are probably scratching your heads and asking yourself where is this older man (that’s for Steve, Gary and Rick’s sake) going with those three statements by men I admire? Well, it has to do with
should not be there. If someone can’t follow the law, should they be elected to office? Dennis Cochran has a passion for totally removing graffiti from
The Sunday Record March 9, 2014 front page article written by Kevin
buildings and has a process to make buildings of all types look like
Parish with a photo by Clifford Oto with the headline: “Call to clean up
new after he is finished with his clean up. Both these gentlemen are
streets grows loud.” Sub headline: “Blight fight gains steam with fed-up
long time and dedicated Stocktonians, and I not only thank them for
citizen groups.”
their efforts but they should be helped in any way we all can.
Some citizens have taken action on their own to clean up their
Congratulations to the Green Team San Joaquin, our sponsors,
neighborhoods of trash left by irresponsible people and kudos to those
exhibitors, speakers, attendees and the Stockton Hilton for a
citizens. We should all follow their lead!
successful Rexpo X held on March 12. It was a great day, but I am
Recently, the Mayor and Councilmembers Michael Tubbs and Dyane Burgos Medina held a meeting and it was good to see a proactive
glad it is over so Frank Ferral can now breathe a little easier! Many thanks to Heidi and Timm and the 2014 Golf Committee
approach to this citywide problem. Two of the people at the meeting
members (Hope Arechar – SJ WorkNet, Alan Freeman – Servpro
were Paul Amador (California Application Research Group and a
of Stockton, Roly Lamontagne – RL Financial Concept's, Ken
member of the Chamber) and Jerron Jordan (founder and director of
Thompson–Adventures in Advertising and Ed Wanket – SJC
The First 50, which is a terrific youth volunteer organization).
Economic Development Association) for their hard work in
I have had the pleasure of meeting several times with both Paul
planning what will be a great day on Monday, April 14 at Elkhorn
and Jerron and I am very proud that they are taking a lead as younger
Golf Course. We have only a few spots open so it’s not to late to call
citizens to do positive for their community and bring others on board.
Timm Quinn here at the Chamber so you and your group can enjoy
Also, hasten to add that the “Love Stockton” is a yearly one day event
a great annual event.
staffed by over 1000 volunteers mainly from the faith based community.
Finally, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said two things that
Also, Paul has developed a FREE iPhone app (which I have on my
relate to “cleaning up Stockton”: “We have always held to the hope,
iPhone and you can also; I use it on a regular basis when I see graffiti)
the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world,
known as “Clean Up Stockton” and Jerron has a pool of 250 volunteers.
beyond the horizon.” And, “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement
It is good to see the younger generation leading the way but I would
and the thrill of creative effort.” If we do it as one and not caring
be remiss if I did not mention two of my generation who have the same
who gets the credit or politicizes it, then and only then will we come
passion as the “youngsters” mentioned above. One is a Past President of
out a better community.
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Proco Produ cts, Inc.
roco Products, Inc. was founded
What is one of the greatest challenges you’ve
the world’s day-to-day survival. The demands
in 1984 in Stockton and we are
faced while in business and how did you
in all of these industries will continue to
proudly celebrating our 30th
overcome it? Being a manufacturer of finished
heighten as population grows and we look for
Anniversary. Proco manufactures rubber,
goods, we face the continual fluctuation of raw
environmentally safe means to produce power,
metal and PTFE expansion joints for pressure
materials pricing while trying to maintain a
extract and refine oil and gas, handle waste,
piping systems.
competitive position in our marketplace. Our
and reduce emissions. Our products are a
proactive approach in purchasing allows us
vital component in all of these industries. Our
Tell me about the inspiration behind the
to remain competitive. We have seen some of
products are also considered as maintenance/
founding of Proco Products? Proco was
our markets retract in size due to government
replacement products, and with each market
founded by two local businessmen with many
regulations. As some markets retract, we are
expanding, our business will continue to flourish.
years of sales and marketing expertise.
always working on finding new markets that
Stockton offered a good home with local
allow us growth opportunities. We also face the
What do you enjoy about doing business
employment and community support. Our
challenges of ever changing social media. We
locally? While most of our business is
location offered ideal access to major highways,
continue to get our message out using the latest
national and international in scope, we do
airports and the Port of Stockton.
social media tools.
interact with a number of local businesses for supplies and services.
Overall, what would you credit Proco
How do you see your business growing in
Products’ success to? The vision of becoming
the future? Our products are used in the
I was raised in the local area as were many of
number one in our industry, and the mission
Power, Water & Waste Water, Marine, Oil &
our employees. It is home!
to service our customers to the highest level
Gas and HVAC industries, all necessary for
of performance have been maintained from day one. We do not have an automated phone system. Our customer service representatives answer the phones and we pride ourselves on the fact that our customers can be assisted by making only one phone call and not having to be prompted any further. We also have a broad inventory of products to serve our customers with same-day order shipment.
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The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out Returns for 5th Year
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delicious asparagus appetizers, entrees, deserts, cocktails
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Recruiting team. Nicole brings over 10 years
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of recruiting, training and human resource
A completely new website has been launched for Visit
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recruiting candidates through proven sources and methods. Her
most robust online events calendar. The new website uses the
expertise will allow our clients to focus on what they do best—
latest technologies available to provide the user with the best
managing their businesses.
experience regardless of the type of device used, from desktop to tablet to mobile. Check out the new website celebrating everything Stockton at visitstockton.org.
Mary Graham Children’s Foundation 6th Annual Kid’s Art Auction Stockton Golf & Country Club, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Each year, pieces
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of artwork created by residents of Mary Graham Children’s Shelter are auctioned off to benefit programs for San Joaquin foster kids.
are available and open to everyone—learn how you can turn
These programs provide education and recreational opportunities
every visitor encounter into a positive one! Upcoming class
and include an art and music program, as
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well as the Foundation’s Trade & College
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Scholarship Program. We are lucky we do
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many of these kids suffer.
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Insurance Investments & Financial Planning
Insurance & Retirement Investments
Principal Financial Group 301 Banner Ct. #1, Modesto
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Western & Southern Life 2389 W. March Lane #102, Stockton Insurance- Life & Disability Retirement & Estate Planning & Management
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n the weekend of April 25, Stockton will once again welcome visitors, residents and spear-lovers to the city’s lovely waterfront district for the annual Asparagus Festival. Stockton’s iconic
spring festival, which is now in its 29th year, celebrates one of Stockton’s biggest agricultural crops each year by treating nearly 100,000 attendees to incredible food, unforgettable events and a whole slew of activities, musical acts and much more.
Great Entertainment Options
This year’s festival will offer a bevy of high-profile entertainment options to guests. Local, national and internationally-celebrated entertainers will be playing daily from five different stages, according to Post. One tremendous entertainment feature making a first
The Stockton Asparagus Fest has been named a “Best of the
appearance at this year’s event will be the Street Drum Corps,
West Food Fest” by Sunset Magazine and there’s no
ten-minute intervals through the close of the festival on Sunday.
GREAT STOCKTON
doubt that it lives up to this moniker each and every
ASPARAGUS
year. But it doesn’t happen by chance. The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a collaborative effort that utilizes the hard work of a dedicated Board of Directors,
DINE OUT by Justin Souza
the Greater Stockton
a world-renowned, high energy, drum and percussion show that has appeared repeatedly on national TV on GLEE as well as the whole range of late night talk shows, according to Post. The Corps will play at the corner of Fremont Street and Center at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. all three days of the festival.
Chamber of Commerce, Visit Stockton as well as more than 60 committees and over 5,000 volunteers, all under the leadership of Executive Director Kate Post.
The festival’s Bud Light Main Stage will include two shows per day from nationally-recognized acts including returning-favorites War, who will bring down the house as the grand finale on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the DeCarli Stage will offer a wide selection of
New Features
According to Post, this year, the popular festival will continue its tradition of expanding offerings for repeat and first time visitors alike. Return visitors will notice one of the biggest changes to this year’s festival right from the entrance gate: instead of the open-air carnival feel of previous years, this year’s festivities will be grouped under large, beautiful tents provided through Special Events. Post added that the festival is also making a big move to ease congestion at entrance gates by offering tickets, food vouchers, bus passes and more online at asparagusfest.com. “That will really cut down on guests’ time standing in line and help them get into the festival much more quickly,” said Post. Bus service, provided by San Joaquin Rapid Transit District this year, has also been expanded to include frequent and convenient shuttles starting on Friday, April 25 and running in
fantastic home-grown acts from local dance troupes to San Joaquin County musicians. The full schedule of acts scheduled to appear at the festival is available at asparagusfest.com Food Fest
One thing that will not change about this year’s festival is the food, added Post. In the festival’s “Asparagus Alley,” the crowd-favorite deep fried asparagus—which was ordered a mind-boggling 36,000 times last year—and the famous get-it-while-you-can asparagus ice cream (organizers are planning over 12,000 servings this year, and are still expected to sell out), will be served right alongside classic favorite and delicate new options that highlight the incredible flavor of Stockton’s top crop. “People come for the food first, and they stay and enjoy everything around it,” said Post.
The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out
The draw of the food isn’t reserved just to the bounds
to distribute $65,550 among the charities involved. Since the Festival’s foundation, over $6 million dollars has been
of the festival, though. According to Wes Rhea, CEO of
contributed back to local charities directly from the Stockton
Visit Stockton, this will also be the fifth year of the Great
Asparagus Festival.
Stockton Asparagus Dine Out event. This popular event, running from April 5 to 20 this year,
According to Rhea, the benefits of the festival don’t end there, though. The lovely spring weekend is also a great opportunity
invites local foodies and families to dine out in Stockton at one
for out of town visitors to be enlightened about what Stockton is
of over 25 participating restaurants. Each of the local eateries
really like. “The Asparagus Festival provides us an opportunity to
will feature unique asparagus-related menu items—including
provide a ton of exposure for Stockton,” said Rhea. “This festival
appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks—prepared with locally
can be someone’s first visit to Stockton, but when they get to our
grown asparagus.
beautiful downtown waterfront venue, they can see the vibrancy of
Rhea added that local growers work with local restaurants to provide the absolute freshest locally grown asparagus
our waterfront and that can correct misperceptions about our city.” To buy tickets,
directly to their kitchens. “We’ve always been a big promoter
download schedules and
of the festival,” said Rhea. “We’ve always had a very close
maps or just find out
relationship. We created the Great Stockton Asparagus
more about the Stockton
Dine Out to help k ick off the season and make sure that
Asparagus Festival, visit
everyone knows that April is all about asparagus!”
www.asparagusfest.com.
The “Spear-It” of Giving
The Stockton Asparagus Festival is more than just a delicious getaway, it’s also an important form of support for many of the local area’s nonprofit organizations. The proceeds of the Stockton Asparagus Festival are shared by over 100 charities. In 2013 the Asparagus Festival was able Photos by Caroline Photography and Visit Stockton
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY:TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton: Community Serving Community Session
respect," life changing," "better understanding," "amazing" and
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
the various non-profit agencies serving our community.
Session Sponsor: Women’s Center Youth & Family Services
"extremely impressed" when speaking about their time spent at Kate Macek joined the class next and explained to the class
Community Based Organizations have always been
all of the services the Women’s Center Youth & Family Services
essential to our local community. Charitable, nonprofit
does for our community. Then it was off for a tour of the historic
groups play an important role in our lives, extending help
Women’s Center building. The day ended with a nice mixer for the
to our community in many ways. That is why each year we
class in the Women’s Center board room. Most participants felt it
devote an entire day exploring some of Stockton’s finest
was one of their favorite sessions this year.
community-based organizations. For the participants, the day began like no other. The class
I would like to thank the following people for their contribution to the success of this session: Kim Miller (LS ’09), Joelle Gomez
was divided into seven teams, each assigned to a different
(LS ’95), Kate Macek and the Women’s Center team for hosting
community-based organization. The seven organizations were:
the session and the mixer, Andy Prokop and the United Way team
St. Mary’s Interfaith Community Services, Stockton Shelter
for all of their help (and chocolate), Peter Johnson (LS ’02), and to
for the Homeless, Child Abuse Prevention Council, Parents by
each hosting non-profit who helped make the day so special: Lindy
Choice, Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, Family Resource &
Turner (LS ’01), Uyen Do (LS ’08), Rebecca Knodt (LS ’93), Edward
Referral Center/Podesto Teen Impact Center and Gospel Center
Figueroa, John Reynolds, Kay Ruhstaller and Linda Vasquez (LS
Rescue Mission.
’12) —thank you for opening your doors!
Once the teams arrived at their host locations, each were given tours, an information session, and got right to work. After working hard all morning, the class met for a group lunch at the Women’s Center! During lunch, the class heard from Peter Johnson (LS ’02), Director, University of the Pacific Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development. He spoke
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to the class about being an impact board member and leaving your legacy. After lunch, President and CEO of the United Way of San Joaquin County Andy Prokop talked to the class about his life story and his journey into the world of nonprofits and thanked the class for their commitment to the community and their participation in Leadership Stockton. Andy then spoke about all the great things United Way offers our community and how Leadership Stockton participants are already well on their way to being the future of Stockton. He also invited the class to the United Way Offices to play in the pile of thousands of stuffed animals that were collected at the Thunder Teddy Bear toss night. Each team then had the opportunity to share with the other
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY DEPARTMENT BY: FRANK FERRAL REXPO X Draws Hundreds to Advocacy On March 12, the REXPO X had over 350 attendees that advocated for keeping our recyclables in California instead of sending them to China. Panels highlighted the Green Fence, jobs and the Governor’s $30 Million budget proposal to support recycled content value added manufacturing in CA.
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EVENTS BY: HEIDI ALTAMIRANO 33rd Annual Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament
2014 Golf Tournament Sponsors: Hole In One Sponsors
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Monday, April 14! Not only do we have terrific tee bag and
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raffle prizes, but also some major prizes for holes-in-one and
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Oak Valley Community Bank
or $700 for a business sponsorship package that includes
Ricky Barnes Sponsor:
registration for a foursome and signage on a tee or green. We
Allied Waste Services
promise you and your guests a terrific day of golf! You may also opt to simply promote your business by donating a raffle prize. Make one of your Mondays in April memorable. For more information, please call Timm at 209.547.2770, or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
Pacific Records Management Port of Stockton Premier Staffing R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc. San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Steel Co., Inc. The Record/San Joaquin Media Group Universal Service Recycling Special Thanks To:
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS City of Stockton - Economic Development Dept.
Captivating Photos
Tee Sponsors:
Roly Lamontagne
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce
San Joaquin County Economic
Big Valley Ford Lincoln
Development Association
Builders Exchange of Stockton
San Joaquin County WorkNet
Collins Electrical Company, Inc.
United Way of San Joaquin County
- Stockton Branch
Delta Cranes
Dorfman Pacific Co., In
Alcoholic Beverage Sponsor: DBI Beverage
EVENTS BY: HEIDI ALTAMIRANO 2014 State of the City Come share in the excitement surrounding the Chamber’s
State of the City 2014 Sponsors (as of 3/3/14) Platinum:
San Joaquin Delta College
16th Annual State of the City! This year’s guest speakers will
A.G. Spanos Companies
San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.
be: Mayor Anthony Silva, Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones,
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce
San Joaquin RTD
Bank of the West
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
California Water Service Co.
Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey
Carpenters Local Union 152
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
City of Stockton
The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
CSU Stanislaus – Stockton Center
United Way of San Joaquin County
Dameron Hospital
University of the Pacific
of Stockton. Exhibits by local and state programs will provide
Delta Sierra Beverage
Visit Stockton
information, which is useful for businesses of any size. The
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Gold:
Financial Center Credit Union
F&M Bank
Stockton City Manager Kurt Wilson, and Port of Stockton Commission Chairman Victor Mow. The Annual State of the City is co-sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Port of Stockton and City
Chamber guarantees attendees will walk away with pride in
Green Team San Joaquin
Herum/Crabtree/Suntag
the City of Stockton while discovering valuable sources of
Haggerty Construction, Inc.
Stockton East Water District
information and expertise.
Heald College
Silver:
Humphreys College
Devcon Construction, Inc.
Housing Authority of the
G-Force Productions
The biggest local public event of the year will be held on Thursday, May 22nd! This year the Port of Stockton, Shed 20, will provide the setting for our State of the City. Exhibits will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets
County of San Joaquin
Moss Adams, LLP
Kaiser Permanente
R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
Lincoln Center
Ulmer Photo
Metro PCS
Table:
for the Annual State of the City are only $40 per person. The
Neumiller & Beardslee
California Water Service Co.
luncheon is sure to please everyone with great food provided
Pacific Records Management
Grupe Commercial Company
Port of Stockton
San Joaquin County Office of Education
by Outback Steakhouse. As always, this event is sure to sell out quickly. Tickets for the 16th Annual State of the City are going fast! This event always sells out so reserve your tickets today. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at 209.547.2770. We hope you can join us at this important celebration of our City and our community!
2014 Asparagus Festival Volunteers Needed There is still time to join Tortellini Timm or Angel Hair Heidi
Premier Staffing San Joaquin County WorkNet
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Business Awards Nominations Needed!! Nominations are now being accepted for our Wednesday, June
as a volunteer in the Chamber’s Pasta and Ice Cream Booth at
4th Business Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in
the ever famous, world renowned Stockton Asparagus Festival
the categories of:
April 25, 26 and 27th! If you’re into having some weekend fun
• Small Business Person of the Year
with some great people, while raising funds for our Chamber
• Business Employee of the Year
programs, then you will love preparing pasta and scooping ice
• Business Manager of the Year
cream with some like-minded folks. Only a few time slots open,
• Business Person of the Year
act fast.
• P3 Stewardship Award
To add your name to the volunteer list please call or e-mail Timm Quinn, 209-547-2960 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
To learn the nomination criteria and download the nomination forms please visit the Chamber website, www.stocktonchamber.org, and click on the on the “Chamber Message” tab or call 209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is April 18, 2014.
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Heidi Altamirano: heidi@stocktonchamber.org 209.547.2764
Port guardian by day. Athletic mentor by night. Tim Ivey patrols the Port with his loyal K9 companion Tyce. Afterwards, he teaches school kids how to shoot hoops and hit a curveball. Under Tim’s watchful eyes, the Port has grown its 55-country trade relations and yearly billion-dollar commerce. But the relationships he values most are the ones he’s built at Stockton’s ballparks and playgrounds.
Chair Victor Mow. Vice Chair Gary Christopherson. Commissioners Stephen Griffen, R. Jay Allen, Elizabeth Blanchard, Michael Patrick Duffy, Sylvester Aguilar and Port Director Richard Aschieris. Visit us online at portofstockton.com. www.stocktonchamber.org APR 2014 17
RIBBON CUTTINGS For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org. For more ribbon cutting photos, visit www.facebook.com/stockton.chamber.of.commerce.
ARC San Joaquin 41 W. Yokuts Avenue, Stockton
Edison High School Science Technology Engineering & Math 1425 S. Center Street, Stockton
All Pro Bail Bonds 223 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton
CALENDAR APRIL 2014
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New Member Orientation, 10:30pm @ Chamber Conference Room April Networking Mixer Stockton Arena/SMG 5:15pm-7:15pm, @ 248 N. Fremont Street, Stockton
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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00am @ Chamber Conference Room
25-27
Asparagus Festival Downtown Stockton
30
Business Education Alliance 3:00pm @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
MAY
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Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable 7:30am @ 1050 Diamond St, Stockton Government Relations Council 7:30am @ Chamber Conference Room Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament 10:00am-5:00pm, @ Elkhorn Golf Club, 1050 Elkhorn Dr., Stockton Executive Committee Meeting 7:00am @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Outback Steakhouse Luncheon 11:30am-1:30pm @ 1243 W March Lane, Stockto Chamber Board Meeting 4:00pm @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
May Networking Mixer Stockton Civic Theatre 5:15pm-7:15pm @2312 Rose Marie Lane, Stockton
Attending Ambassadors Elvira Anderson, SureWest Directories Asad Mahmood, Jhamat Insurance Agency Sara Phillips, Jhamat Insurance Agency Liz Baker, Cumulus Radio Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Printing Dora Ruiz, EZ Network Systems Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers Victor Randolph, Never Boring Roly Lamontagne, RL Financial Concepts Pat Mancebo, ClubZ In-Home Tutoring Lai Khoonsrivong, CCT Telecomm Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton Alan Freeman, ServePro Jason Peebler, Lucas Business Systems/Xerox Christine Story, Lucas Business Systems/Xerox Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin Gloria
Colonial Rose Chapel & Cremation
Blaine, Basket Caravan Patti Gulick, New Image Signs Timm Quinn, Greater Stockton
520 N. Sutter Street
Chamber of Commerce Frances Richardson, Stockton Chamber of Commerce Dylan Bacon, Stockton Chamber of Commerce Doug Wilhoit, Stockton Chamber of Commerce
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MARCH NETWORKING MIXER Hosted by The Reserve at Spanos Park
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Thank you to our Volunteer Ambassadors at the Mixer: Sara Phillips, Jhamat/Nationwide Insurance; Marcie DelaCruz, Service Masters; Becky Deal and Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton