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From Your President
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From Your CEO
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Ribbon Cuttings
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News Briefs
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Cover Story
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Visit Stockton
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Meets Every Wednesday @ 12:00 noon. contact the
New Members
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Events
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March Mixer Photos
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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Leadership Stockton
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Calendar
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On the cover and in the cover story: Photos of Leadership Stockton Alumni
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FROM YOUR 2014-15 PRESIDENT BY: BLAIN BIBB One of the community character
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
qualities I’ve noticed while developing
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions SR. VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications
our burgeoning Stockton based company is that we have a lot of good-hearted and charitable people in our city. It seems
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
the more I’ve engaged in the Chamber
VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
and made friends in business, a common
VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
thread is their commitment to supporting the many not-for-profit organizations.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree/Suntag CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick's Glass Service Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Associates Justin Redman, Central Valley Community Bank Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Joy Sweger Robert Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
209.292.8432
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
BLAIN BIBB
Granted this is due to the fact that we are a fairly large city and there are definitely tremendous needs. However, I also think
it’s about our business communities’ tradition of serving others with both time and money. This may be no surprise to those who have been here for many years, or who work in the not-for-profit community service sector. To a newbie like me though, it’s been impressive to watch companies and individuals step up and meet the needs of our fellow citizens. You may even share my assertion that the greater Stockton area has some of the most philanthropic people and organizations in the country. Leadership Stockton is a 34 year program of Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and has an impressive history of serving the not-for-profits in our area.
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
Inside this edition you’ll learn that participation in this program is not just about
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Lee Yang 209.292.8436
learning the history, governance, or the economics of our community. Leadership Stockton also has an emphasis on learning about our not-for-profit agencies and
SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Michael Morales 209.292.8425 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Malissa Luvianos 209.292.8429 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8426 Sophie Soth 209.292.8435 Mai Vang 209.292.8424 BEA COORDINATOR Frances Richardson 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8431
each year picks one or two of these agencies to support. They fundraise, volunteer, build, consult, and meet the real needs in our community. I hope you enjoy reading more about the program and its’ good works. Better yet, participate yourself or invest in someone within your business to join the Leadership Stockton class of 2015-2016. We’d love to have you! The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce believes there is definite synergy between businesses and not-for-profit community service agencies. This year our board of directors created a task force to focus on enhancing membership benefits for not-for-profit community service agencies. We are currently vetting the final
PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770
recommendations and will be excited to announce them in the coming months.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT You have all either heard me
DOUG WILHOIT
educate future political candidates but to educate residents to the needs
say this or read it in print over
of the entire community with the goal of having them get involved in
the last several years but I firmly
education, nonprofits and community programs that could help the
believe in it when I say: “If you
entire community both in the short and long term.
are not part of the solution you
The first Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Leadership
are part of the problem!” This
Stockton Program Class was organized in 1981 and now the 34th
really says a great deal about our
Leadership Stockton Class has begun its year and upon graduation
cover story this month which
will join the aforementioned fellow Leadership Stockton Graduates,
shares with all of you the history
many still doing good work in Stockton or if they have moved
and all the good things
to another location have taken the same spirit of community
the Greater Stockton Chamber
involvement with them.
of Commerce’s Leadership Stockton Program has done over the years
The intent of the “Founders Committee” has been fulfilled with
with over 770 graduates giving back to the community as a whole and
so many of the graduates going on to work with many community
in particular to many of the wonderful and hardworking Non-Profit
organizations and non-profits. Some have even successfully run
Organization in so many ways.
for public office using the knowledge they gained in Leadership
When one gets to my age (yes, Rick and Gary I admit it-old) you have the luxury of a historical perspective and I am going to share with you
Stockton as they fulfilled their duties as elected officials. The Chamber, historically, has partnered with many local non-
the very beginnings of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s
profit organizations and we are proud to have many of them as
Leadership Stockton Program and why at the forefront, unlike a former
Chamber members! As a non-profit organization, we are very
Executive Director of a local organization, now no longer there, once
understanding of their needs and try to help when asked. I must
commented that she really got nothing out of the Chamber, is the
add that is the key and when non-profits ask for assistance we are
philosophy of community involvement in the Non-Profit world to
eager to help but if not asked we cannot help. Just ask United Way
better the lives of those most in need.
President/CEO, Andy Prokop, how he feels of the partnership
Back in 1980, a group of Stocktonians traveled to Denver, Colorado where there was a program called Leadership Denver. It was one of the
between your Chamber and the non-profits of this community. Just a reminder of two annual Chamber events coming up in
first of its type in the country and these folks wanted to see firsthand
April and May: First is the 34th Annual Golf Tournament held
what it was and see if something similar or improved would work here
this year on Monday, April 13 at Chamber member Brookside
in Stockton! As a result they came back and formed a “Leadership
Country Club (still a few openings to play so make a reservation
Stockton Steering Committee” or now known as “The Founders
so you do not miss out on a fun day) and secondly, the 17th
Committee” of which I was proud to be a member. That group included
Annual Chamber and Port of Stockton State of the City on
the following Stocktonians who loved this community and wanted it
Thursday, May 21 where you will hear Mayor Silva and others
to always prosper by getting other community members to know the
report on the past year and plans for the future. You will also be
entire community better and get involved were: James Conklin, Joan
able to visit the booths of our sponsors and many of the City of
Darrah, Foster Fleutsch, Robert Foy, Sister Gabriel, Greenlaw “Fritz”
Stockton departments, network with fellow Stocktonians and
Grupe, Anthony Gutierrez, Booker Guyton, Alexander Krygsmann,
enjoy a great Outback Steakhouse lunch. Keep an eye out early
Ort Lofthus, Paul Perkins, Karylene Mann, Thomas Shepard, D. David
in April for the official invitation to the State of the City and look
Smith and yours truly. As we all sat and discussed the best way to start
forward to seeing many of you there.
a Leadership Stockton Program using the Denver model it was first agreed upon that unlike the Denver program the aim here was not to
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Remember: “If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem!”
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Ambassadors Scott Grafius, Brown & Brown Insurance; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Service; John Paval, Kansas City Life Insurance; Judy Wentner; J.A. Wentner Insurance Agency; Sherry Burns, Bay Area Cremation and Funeral Service; Blair Hake, Stockton Host Lions Club; Catherine Rodgers and Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; Sandra Rios, Aflac; Kory Campbell, American Cancer Society; Ella Holman, Collins Realty; Patricia Mancebo, ClubZ Tutoring; Roger Hahn and Phil Shannon, LegalShield
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NEWS BRIEFS Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first 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.
Carrie Cardoza Bordona
Carrie Cardoza Bordona has become the marketing and product manager at Bank of Agriculture & Commerce after
is comprised of individuals who concur with and will commit the
16 years as owner and president of Cardoza &
www.stocktonchamber.org and click on the “Chamber Message” tab
Associates Inc. in Modesto. Cardoza Bordona
or call 209.547.2770. Application Deadline is April 10, 2015.
has spearheaded nearly 200 marketing communications programs, along with land use
initiatives and political campaigns. She said her father taught her the
values of the Stockton Chamber of Commerce. To see the full list of requirements and to download the application form please visit
Herum Crabtree Suntag Adds Senior Litigator Carlos Ambriz has joined the Stockton Law Firm of Herum Crabtree
importance of community banking “he said the role of community
Suntag as a senior litigation attorney. Mr. Ambriz earned a Bachelor
banks – developing and investing in local financial partnerships
of Arts in Political Science and Chicano Studies from Fresno State
– was the key to the economic health and growth of the country.”
University in 1997 before going on to receive his Juris Doctor from
Cardoza Bordona, will now focus her talent, energy and enthusiasm
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 2000. At
towards the Bank of Agriculture & Commerce.
Herum Crabtree Suntag Mr. Ambriz’s practice focuses on the areas of public agency, business, employment, bankruptcy, creditor’s
Safety Network Luncheon April 23rd The Safety Council will host a Safety Network Luncheon on the topic of “Worker’s Compensation: Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse”. The event will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Stockton. The presentation
rights, and natural resources litigation. He will also bring his experience to the firm’s growing appellate practice group.
Two new exhibits to open at The Haggin Museum in April The opening reception for two special exhibitions at The Haggin
will be made by Dr. Corky Hull, MPH, NorCal Occupational
Museum will be held as part of the Museum’s regular 1st & 3rd
Med Center. The annual Safety Awards will also be presented.
Thursday events, with live music, wine and snacks on Thursday,
Reservations in advance are required. Cost for Safety Council
April 16th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Both exhibits will remain on
members - $25, nonmembers - $30. Call 209 472-7233 or go to
display from April 16th – June 14th.
www.californiasafety.org for additional information.
Photography in Mexico from the Collection of SFMOMA This traveling exhibition of photographs from SFMOMA’s collection
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for Membership on the Board of Directors
reveals a distinctively rich and diverse tradition of photography in
The volunteer leadership of the Greater Stockton Chamber of
from SFMOMA’s internationally acclaimed photography collection.
Commerce provides the energy and direction for programs and services
Mexico. Photography in Mexico is part of a statewide tour drawn Fortunes & Family: The Haggin McKee Legacy, a special exhibition
for our members. Board members serve a vital role in establishing
of photographs, paintings, artifacts and ephemera, explores the
policy and providing guidance to committees and staff.
story behind the founding of one museum by two families over
To ensure a quality Board the applicant, or the applicant's employer,
three generations. It is a tale of the financial successes rooted in the
must be a Chamber Member in good standing at the time of application
economic development of the West, the lifestyles made possible by
and must remain in good standing throughout their entire Board term,
such wealth and the legacy born of one couple’s willingness to share
July 2015 - June 2018. The Stockton Chamber Board of Directors
their fortune with people of Stockton.
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON: MAKING OUR COMMUNITY BETTER By: Alex Cantatore It’s been 34 years since a small group of local community leaders
continually giving back to the community.
took a fateful trip to Denver. The trip wasn’t to go skiing, to see the Broncos, or to visit the Coors Brewing Company. Those visionary local leaders were on a mission: to study an up-and-coming
had the impact of Leadership Stockton, which now lays claim to more than 770 alumni. The program’s success is tied to its multidisciplinary approach.
program, and to see how
for every aspect of Stockton.
Upon returning to Stockton, the community leaders wasted little time. They soon
LS Class of 2008 Nightingale Elementary Project
leadership, starting similar programs of their own. But none have
Through an 11-month curriculum, students gain a new appreciation
Joaquin County.
LS Class of 2012 Pixie Woods Project
Numerous other Valley towns have followed Stockton’s
community leadership it could be applied in San
After an overnight kick-off leadership retreat, students meet one day per month to study a new area of the Stockton Community. They learn about history, arts, culture, the economy, government, the justice system, nonprofits, education, and healthcare, with the help of panelists, tours and simulation activities. “Our United Way is blessed to get to be a part of the Leadership
founded Leadership
Stockton class each year, as they allow us to come over and talk to the
Stockton, the first
participants,” said Andy Prokop, President and CEO of the United
leadership program
Way of San Joaquin County. “It’s absolutely a great group to speak
of its type west of
in front of, because in our opinion these are our current leaders and
the Rockies.
these people are investing in themselves to become greater leaders.”
And more than
That education helps future leaders learn more about the
three decades later,
community where they live. They find where their particular
Leadership Stockton
talents might be put to use, and make connections they need to
is still standing, stronger than 10 PORT CALL
ever. It continues to produce new generations of leaders, while
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
impact the region.
“They’re already proven leaders, and now they can learn where else they can make their mark,” Prokop said. But perhaps most importantly, the program forces students to get their feet wet. They learn practical leadership skills by working to transform their community through community service. Over past 15 years, each class has undertaken a single yearlong
Through participating, the students learn about charity. They learn the importance of setting and achieving goals. And they learn what it takes to become a leader. “To me, Leadership Stockton is a wonderful program,” Prokop said. “… I have such great faith in this group and what they can accomplish.”For more information, or to apply, visit www.
community service project. Those hands-on projects have been
leadershipstockton.com or call 209-547-2770. Applications are due
massive in scope, addressing real community problems.
June 12. Tuition is $900, and scholarships are available.
For example, the 2013 class overhauled the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless and the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, redecorating, painting, and installing flooring. A whopping $12,623 went into the renovation, creating an environment that gives the homeless warmth, security, and the comforts of home. Uyen Do, Chief Development Officer at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, described the project as having a “huge impact” on the Center. As a Leadership Stockton Class of 2008 graduate, she knew how difficult the project was to accomplish. “I knew how hard it was,” Do said, “what they had to do to be able to fundraise for the material, the planning that it took to get it done.” The class of 2011 also devoted their time to the less fortunate, assisting the Stockton Emergency Food Bank and the Transitional Learning Center, a school for homeless children. The schoolchildren received new coats, went on two field trips to new and exciting places, and had their campus landscaped courtesy of Leadership Stockton. A new seating area and brick BBQ were added to the Emergency Food Bank. The 2012 Leadership Stockton class made $12,000 in renovations to Pixie Woods, the 2010 class renovated a shelter for victims of domestic violence, and the list just goes on and on. Though the projects differ, each has one similarity: it has brought true change to the community. Even before the single project days, Leadership Stockton was still all about giving back to the community. Students were expected to volunteer, raise money for charities, and help greater Stockton however they could.
Join Leadership Stockton Looking for a way to learn more about the Greater Stockton community? To find out about the inner workings of government, business, and nonprofits, while giving back through service? Join Leadership Stockton today. The 11-month program exposes participants to key issues facing Stockton, and prepares the region’s future leaders. Applicants are chosen for the program following a written application and a personal interview. Only 26 applicants, representing a cross-section of the greater Stockton community, will be chosen for each Leadership Stockton class. For more information, or to apply, visit www.leadershipstockton.com or call 209.547.2770. Applications are due June 12. Tuition is $900, and scholarships are available. Nonprofits Supported by Leadership Stockton 1995: Transitional Learning Center, St. Mary’s Interfaith Dining Room 1997: American Red Cross 1998: The City of Stockton, through Apollo Night at Bob Hope Theater 1999: Emergency Food Bank and Homeless Center 2000: Mary Graham Shelter, Children’s Museum, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless 2001: Multiple organizations 2002: Boys and Girls Club 2004: Leadership Stockton Alumni Association and Nightingale Elementary 2005: Su Salud, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless 2006: Sierra Vista Community Center 2007: Gleason House, Gospel Center Rescue Mission 2008: Nightingale Elementary, Stockton Unified School District 2009: Child Abuse Prevention Council 2010: Women’s Center of San Joaquin, DAWN Shelter 2011: Emergency Food Bank, one.TLC School 2012: Pixie Woods 2013: Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, Gospel Center Rescue Mission 2014: Fremont Park, City of Stockton 2015: McKinley Community Center, City of Stockton
PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL
VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA 6th Annual Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out
Green Team Expands, Chamber Hires Program Coordinator
The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out (GSADO) is in full swing and bigger than ever— spanning the entire
The REACON Team is the outreach arm of the Green Team
month of April! That means you are able to enjoy a full
San Joaquin. REACON is a collaboration between the Greater
month of unique asparagus-related dishes, drinks, and
Stockton Chamber, private businesses, municipal and county
desserts at restaurants all around Stockton as we celebrate
solid waste divisions, economic development professionals,
our local agriculture and our most famous spear.
and the communities of San Joaquin County. Our purpose is
After the success of our annual Stockton Restaurant
to promote environmental stewardship solutions, to address
Week, we created GSADO to showcase locally grown
environmental and economic development issues, and to
asparagus and its use in local cuisine. Local growers work
create a nexus to enhance the delivery of Chamber services in
with locally owned restaurants to provide the freshest San
Stockton and all of San Joaquin County.
Joaquin County grown asparagus right to their kitchens.
Now, through contracts with the California Environmental
For the most recent list of participating restaurants and
Protection Agency and the California Green Business Program,
their asparagus specials, visit dineoutstockton.com—and
the Chamber was able to hire a fulltime Program Coordinator
don’t forget to tag your meal pictures with #GSADO!
to implement and optimize Green Team efforts in San Joaquin and Fresno counties. Further, the Chamber is active in
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
identifying non-traditional partners to assist businesses in
Angelina's Spaghetti House AVE on the Mile Bagel Express BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Bud's Seafood Grille Canal Street Sports Bar & Grill at the Hilton Stockton Casa Flores-Downtown Casa Flores-Marina Center Centrale Kitchen & Bar Ciao Bella Italian Cuisine David's Pizza De Vega Brothers Delta Bistro at University Plaza Waterfront Hotel French 25 Kyodai
regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship and to help reduce the costs of doing business. Lee Yang, who was hired from within, spent the last year mastering the SCAP-SE program and has demonstrated the skills necessary to take the Green Team to the next Level. For more information on the Green Team San Joaquin or the FRESH program, please contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS American Recycling Borrego Solar, Inc. CalSheets Carpenters Local Union 152 City of Stockton CRResourceContracting, Inc. Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Healthy Air Living Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments San Joaquin County Public Works San Joaquin RTD Stockton Area Water Suppliers Sims Metal Management Surtec Valley CAN
La Palma Lincoln Cellar Louie's Chinese Restaurant Macaronage Macarons Masa Contemporary Japanese Lounge Mezzo Enoteca Midgley's Public House Midtown Creperie Mile Wine Company Misaki Sushi & Bar Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar Red Orchids Restaurant Seoul Soon Dubu Squeeze Burger The Shadows Steakhouse Valley Brewing Company as of 3/17/15
Upcoming CTA classes: April 22nd and June 30th Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) classes are available bi-monthly and open to the general public. Sign up today
Next Fresh Meeting is:
and join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors! Program
Thursday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. @ the Stockton Chamber Conference Room
details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork. com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton at
Sponsored by
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Frank J. Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428
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Wes Rhea: wes@visitstockton.org 209.938.1555
NEW MEMBERS Non-Profit
Laboratories
Hotels
Retail Shops
Solar Products – Dealer & Services
Notaries, Public
American Heart Association 2007 O Street, Sacramento www.sanjoaquinheartwalk.org Ben Holt Center 526 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton
Athletic Clubs
California Collegiate Athletic Association 1350 Treat Blvd, #285, Walnut Creek www.goccaa.org
Florists
FGL Environmental, Inc 2500 Stagecoach Road, Stockton www.fglinc.com
1st Light Energy 1869 Moffat Boulevard, Manteca www.1stlightenergy.com
Kurios Energy 3025 W. Palm Avenue #101, Manteca www.kuriosenergy.com
Charter Way Florists 5620 N. Pershing Ave, Stockton www.charterwayflorist.net
The Solar Company 20861 Wilbeam Ave, Castro Valley www.thesolarco.com
Floor Coverings
Spectrum Solar Winds 1449 W. Swain Road, Stockton www.spectrumsolarwinds.com
CM Floor Covering, Inc. 1338 E. Miner Ave, Stockton www.cmcarpets.com
Banks
Community Business Bank 1540 W. Kettleman Lane #A, Lodi www.communitybizbank.com
Parks & Recreation Eagal Lakes Resort 12 W. Lorenzen Road, Tracy www.eagallakes.com
Travel Agencies
Motel 6 # 1323 6717 Plymouth Road, Stockton www.motel6.com Notary Plus & Bookkeeping 2883 Pixie Drive, Stockton www.notaryplusbookkeeping.com
Chiropractors
Olivas Chiropractic 1341 W. Robinhood Drive #A-7, Stockton
Automotive Detailing & Hand Wash Pacific Car Wash 4405 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
Sporting Goods Retail
Play It Again Sports 828 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton www.playitagainsportsstockton.com
HealthQuest Travel LLC 919 N. San Jose Street, Stockton www.healthquestvacations.com
Telephone Systems & Service
Service Organizations
Personal Loans
Lao Family Community Employment, Inc. 8338 N. West Lane, Stockton www.lfcempowerment.org
Spectrum Telecom 450 Grogan Ave #E, Merced
TitleMax 611 N. Wilson Way, Stockton www.titlemax.com
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 34th Annual Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament
2015 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
You will definitely want to join us at Brookside Country
Fred Couples Sponsors: Bright Now! Dental Cirque du Soleil: Varekai F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Premier Community Credit Union SMG Stockton
Club on Monday, April 13! Not only do we have terrific tee bag and raffle prizes, but also some major prizes for holes-in-one, and a putting contest. Get a hole-in-one and win a brand new Chevrolet, a 1-carat diamond, or a new set of clubs! Registration
Beer Donation: DBI Beverage Special Thanks Captivating Photos Dixon Golf San Joaquin County WorkNet
begins at 10:00 A.M., with lunch from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Ricky Barnes Sponsors: A.G. Spanos Companies City of Stockton Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Stockton Branch JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Moss Adams, LLP Port of Stockton
and a shotgun start at noon. At 5:00 P.M., join us for our posttournament awards party. For those of you who would like to bring your clients or friends to our high-profile event, the fee is only $160 per player or $700 for a business sponsorship package that includes registration for a foursome and signage on a tee or green. We promise you and your guests a terrific day of golf! You may also opt to simply promote
Hole In One Sponsors: Chase Chevrolet Gary J. Long Jewelers Roger Dunn Golf Shops
your business by donating a raffle prize. Make one of your Monday’s in April memorable. For more information, please call Timm at 209.547.2770, or e-mail to
Closest to the Pin Sponsor: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
Photo Sponsor: Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets
Tee Sponsors: Aerotek Big Valley Ford Lincoln Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Builders Exchange of Stockton California Water Service Co. Charlie's Day & Night Delta Cranes Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Family Extension Foster Care, Inc. Judith Buethe Communications Lovotti, Inc. Neumiller & Beardslee Pacific Records Management Partners Real Estate Port of Stockton Premier Staffing Republic Services Robert Half Technology San Joaquin Delta Community College San Joaquin Steel Co., Inc. Waste Management
Drink Cart Sponsor: Valley First Credit Union
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 2015 State of the City Come share in the excitement surrounding the Chamber’s 17th Annual State of the City! This year’s guest speakers will be: Mayor Anthony Silva, San Joaquin Partnership President and CEO Mike Ammann, and Port of Stockton Commission Chairman Gary Christopherson. The Annual State of the City is co-sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Port of Stockton and City of Stockton. Exhibits by local businesses and programs will provide information which is useful for businesses of any size. The Chamber guarantees attendees will walk away with pride in the 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 21! 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 for the Annual State of the City are only $40 per person. The luncheon is sure to please everyone with great food provided by Outback Steakhouse. As always, this event is sure to sell out quickly. Tickets for the 17th 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!
2015 STATE OF THE CITY SPONSORS Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies American Medical Response Associated Builders and ContractorsNorthern California Chapter Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Bank of the West California Water Service Co. City of Stockton Comcast CSU Stanislaus – Stockton Center Dameron Hospital AssociationOccupational Health & Employer Services Delta Sierra Beverage Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Financial Center Credit Union Haggerty Construction, Inc. Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Humpherys College Kaiser Permanente Metro PCS Neumiller & Beardslee Pacific Records Management Port of Stockton Premier Community Credit Union Premier Staffing Robert Half Technology San Joaquin County Office of Education San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.
San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton Police Foundation The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Waste Management Visit Stockton Gold: F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Stockton East Water District Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Silver: Judith Buethe Communications Devcon Construction Inc. G-Force Productions Moss Adams, LLP Ulmer Photo Table: Grupe Commercial Company Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Lincoln Center/SASS! Public Relations, Inc. San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce University Plaza Waterfront Hotel Sponsors as of 3/19/15
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Stockton Chamber Business Awards nominations needed!!
To learn the nomination criteria and download the nomination
Nominations are now being accepted for our Thursday, June 4th
forms please visit the, www.stocktonchamber.org, and click on the
Business Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in the
on the “Business Awards” tab in the Events dropdown menu or call
categories of:
209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is April 17.
• Small Business Person of the Year • Business Employee of the Year • Business Manager of the Year • Business Person of the Year • P3 Stewardship Award • FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employer of the Year • FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employee of the Year
June Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer Sign up now for the Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer at the Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd on Thursday, June 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Expose your products and services to over 300 business attendees, meet some new people, and grow your business. Tables are just $250 for Chamber Members.Table space is going fast, so sign up now! To sign up or receive more information please call Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 or e-mail her at ashley@stocktonchamber.org.
FROM THE
GOOD NEWS “We need to focus on the 7th graders and convince their parents that
it’s not too early to prepare their child for college – by taking the right classes and identifying financial resources.” CSU-Stanislaus President Joseph Sheley drove that message home
late last year requiring a feasibility study of a full-fledged University of California campus in Stockton Sheley said he is "pretty passionate right now about raising college attendance in the whole Central Valley."
several times during “Meet the CEO”, hosted by the San Joaquin
He feels business leaders would have a profound influence on state
Partnership, February 23 at the CSU-Stanislaus Stockton Campus.
government in “growing” higher education in the state and suggested
CSU Stanislaus serves about 500 students in Stockton in disciplines
local principals ask the Governor to invest in and develop education
that include nursing, criminal justice and business.
opportunities on the state’s “inner corridor”.
About 75 people attended, toured the CSU Center and listened
This is Sheley’s third year as president and is he is particularly proud
to Sheley’s (pictured left with Partnership president & CEO Mike
of his “Grow” project which focuses on developing writing skills. He
Ammann) thoughts on education as well as a proposed CSU-Stockton
says to be successful after graduation, students need to learn to “be
campus. Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes Eggman introduced a bill
flexible, be adaptable, be a critical thinker and communicate well."
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN After lunch President and CEO of the United Way of San
Community Serving Community Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
Joaquin County Andy Prokop talked to the class about his life
Session Sponsor: Child Abuse Prevention Council
story and his journey into the world of nonprofits and thanked
Community Based Organizations have always been
the class for their commitment to the community and their
essential to our local community. Charitable, nonprofit
participation in Leadership Stockton. Andy was then joined
groups play an important role in our lives, extending help
by Donna Ng and they spoke about all the great things United
to our community in many ways. That is why each year
Way does for our community and how Leadership Stockton
we devote an entire day exploring some of Stockton’s finest
participants are already well on their way to being the future of
community-based organizations.
Stockton. Andy also invited the class to the United Way Offices
For the participants the day began like no other. The class was divided into eight teams, each assigned to a different communitybased organization. The eight organizations were: St. Mary’s Dining
to play in the pile of 5,000+ stuffed animals that were collected at the Thunder Teddy Bear toss night. Next each team then had the opportunity to share with
Hall, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, United Cerebral Palsy,
the other members of the class, their experience at each
Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, Family Resource & Referral
community based organization. They used words such
Center/Podesto Teen Impact Center, PUENTES Americas Boggs
as “eye-opening”, “deep respect”, “life changing”, “better
Tract Community Garden, Women’s Center Youth & Family
understanding”, “amazing”, and “extremely impressed” when
Services and Gospel Center Rescue Mission.
speaking about their time spent at the various non-profit
Once the teams arrived at their host locations each were given tours, an information session, and got right to work.
agencies serving our community. Peter Johnson (LS ’02), Director, University of the
After working hard all morning the class met for a group
Pacific Westgate Center for Leadership and Management
lunch at the Child Abuse Prevention Council. As each
Development closed out the day. He spoke to the class about
group arrived they were given a tour of the CAPC facility
being an impact board member and leaving your legacy.
and educated on all the great programs and services they
And shared the information on the March Non-Profit Board
offer. During lunch the class heard from CAPC Executive
Training with the class.
Director and Leadership Stockton Class of 2001 graduate
I would like to thank the following people for their
"
Lindy Turner-Hardin. Lindy shared the history of the CAPC,
contribution to the success of this session: Lindy Turner-
with an assist from Chamber CEO Doug Wilhoit. Lindy also
Hardin (LS ’01), and Shauna Buzunis-Jacob and the CAPC
shared goals of the CAPC and how the class and community
team for hosting the session and the wonderful tour and
can get involved.
lunch, Andy Prokop, Donna Ng and the United Way team for all of their help(and chocolate), Peter Johnson (LS ’02), and to each hosting non-profit who helped make the day so special:
They used words such as “eye-opening”, “deep
Joelle Gomez (LS ’95), Uyen Do (LS ’08), Susan Mora Loyko,
respect”, “life changing”, “better understanding”,
Edward Figueroa and Kimberlyn Moffet, Adam Cheshire (LS
"
“amazing”, and "extremely impressed” when speaking about their time spent at the various non-profit agencies serving our community.
’12), Mario Supnet, Kay Ruhstaller and Leina Warren, and Leslie Heier —Thank you for opening your doors!
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New Member Orientation 11:00 a.m. @Stockton Chamber Conference Room
Celebrating
50 Years!
April Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Child Abuse Prevention Council 540 N. California St Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Health Care Session 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Health Plan of San Joaquin Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. @ Brookside Country Club
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