PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 59 No.10
www.stocktonchamber.org
FEB 2014
100 YEARS
OF EXCELLENCE: STOCKTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL
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CONTENTS
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DON’T MISS!
From Your President
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Ribbon Cuttings
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From Your CEO
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News Briefs
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Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Cover Story
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Leadership Stockton
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Events
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3:00 p.m. @ Alex G. Spanos Center, UOP
New Members
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2 free tickets to the game for Chamber Members
Calendar
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January Mixer
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FEBRUARY NETWORKING MIXER HOSTED BY EL DORADO STREET PARTNERS & CBRE, INC. 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. @ 6 S. El Dorado St., 5th Floor, Stockton, CA Mixer will be held in the In-Shape Building on El Dorado St.
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Free parking in onsite garage. Enter through Parkers Alley.
CHAMBER NIGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PACIFIC MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME University of the Pacific Tigers vs. University of Portland Pilots
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(2 free tickets per company only). Additional tickets only $6 each. Call UOP at 209.946.2472 or e-mail m_birch@u.pacific.edu or n_danese@u.pacific.edu to claim your tickets.
MARCH NETWORKING MIXER HOSTED BY THE RESERVE AT SPANOS PARK 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ 6301 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton, CA
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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.
Congratulations to the Stockton Golf
CHAMBER OFFICERS
and Country Club on their 100 year
PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree
anniversary! During their first 100
SR. VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance
years, they have provided an inviting
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications
venue for many important events in
VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
our community. I do not think there is anything grander than attending an
VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
event in the main room at the Stockton
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers
Golf and Country Club and having the
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
Dinner for our Immediate Past President Gary Long, we were all so impressed. We
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
establishments, we support all of the businesses in our community. It is always
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
privilege of seeing a ship move down the
STEVEN CRABTREE
channel in the background. What a sight! When this happened at the Installation
wish the Stockton Golf and Country Club many more years of successful operations. I wish to thank everyone who took the time to support our local restaurants during Restaurant Week last month. When we patronize our local good when our dollars stay local. Everyone should take some time to attend the Chamber mixer on February 6th at the In Shape Building on El Dorado Street. Support the Chamber and your business by making new contacts. Who knows? You might even get some workout tips to get rid of those holiday pounds!
SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORDINATOR 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
RIBBON CUTTINGS For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org. For more ribbon cutting photos, visit www.facebook.com/stockton.chamber.of.commerce.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT lived in Lincoln Village around 1950). My
community by enjoying all the good it
Country Club on its 100th Anniversary of
family and I spent many wonderful days
has to offer, personal attacks, personal
being a big part of the Stockton community
and nights at SGCC and have seen the club
politics, blaming someone else (the poor me
and the region. We are blessed to have the
move through the three clubhouses that have
syndrome), not taking responsibility for one’s
SGCC and our other golf courses in the
hosted so many wonderful events over the
own actions, back room deal making, game
Stockton area that provide recreation for not
past 100 years. It is truly a shining part of our
playing or all the other “games” that go on
only individuals, but also families and non
community. I personally have met so many
that do not do the community any good and
profits who hold golf tournaments using all
wonderful Stocktonians there and learned
gets in the way of the bright future I see for
the golf venues that grace our community!
from them, along with my family, that no
Stockton. It is up to all of us to demand that
matter how tough the times may be in
those in leadership positions play by the
proud to say that all happen to be great
Stockton over the years, it is the people who
rules and keep in mind just who they are
members of your Greater Stockton Chamber
make it great and their belief in each other
working for and who they are responsible to.
of Commerce. Besides the SGCC, the other
and the community.
From the book The Servant Leader by Ken
Congratulations to the Stockton Golf and
I enjoy playing at all of them, and I am
courses that belong to the Chamber include
Again, a heartfelt congratulations to past,
Blanchard and Phil Hodges, let me make
Brookside Golf and Country Club, the
present and future members of the Stockton
the point clearer: “The decision-by-decision
Reserve at Spanos Park and Elkhorn Golf
Golf and Country Club for being such a
behaviors of leaders can make or break their
Club, which is the site of this year’s annual
wonderful part of our community since
long-range effectiveness and their ability to
Chamber Golf Tournament to be held on
1914. Best wishes for a bright future and
inspire trust. Right leadership motives and
April 14th (please join us on that day and
continuing to “hit it straight and long down
clear leadership thinking, when coupled
sign up early for the field will fill up fast). We
the fairways” for many years to come to the
with inept or self-serving behavior, will
rotate through all the clubs each year, and
benefit of our community.
bring frustration and inefficiency into any
in 2015 we will hold our tournament at
Last month, the Port O Call cover story
leadership effort.” To the point of enjoying the entire
Brookside. Our Chamber Board of Directors,
was about another shining star in the sky
staff and I are always impressed by the
over Stockton and the region, our Stockton
community, I extend an invitation to you to
dedicated work and ease of which the staffs
Arena! The story demonstrated that it
regularly go to the Conference and Visitors
of the various clubs put on the tournaments
is a wonderful part of Stockton, and to
Bureau website, www.visitstockton.org, to see
for us and others, which not only allows folks
bring that even more to the forefront was
what is going on in your community 365 days
to enjoy a day of recreation and fun, but also,
the wonderful and positive (the opposite
a year. Even better, sign up for their weekly
in many cases, raises much needed funds for
of the negative attention we’ve received
e-mail calendar of things to do each week and
various non profits who do so much good.
over the past several years) NATIONAL
upcoming events that you, your family, friends
These events at the various courses directly
ATTENTION the Thunder organization
and employees can share on a regular basis. I
allow them to continue serving others.
received with its “PAINTING OF THE
also invite you to visit our website,
ICE” by young citizens of Stockton! It is
www.stocktonchamber.org, to see the many
for SGCC because my family has a very
community spirit like this that will bring us
events and programs offered by your Greater
close connection with the club, dating
from the negative to the positive!
Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
I have a very special place in my heart
back to before 1914 (No, Steve, Rick and
The only thing that will stand in the way
One last note: Valentine’s Day is this
Gary, I was not there at that time). SGCC is
is if some folks continue negative feelings
month so don’t forget to SHOP LOCAL for
where I learned to play golf at a very early
about our community, do not come out
that special Valentine’s gift for the special
age (also at Swenson Park when my family
to support or truly get to know the entire
person in your life!
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Valentine Pops - Saturday, February 15, 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 16, 2:30 p.m.
Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson is proud to announce
Lead singer in legendary Burt Bacharach’s
that Rebecca H. Sem has joined the firm
band for more than 14 years, John Pagano
as an associate attorney. She earned her
sings favorite love songs by Cole Porter,
undergraduate degree from California
Sammy Cahn, Bacharach, Leon Russell and
State University, Sacramento; Masters
more, backed by the Stockton Symphony. JOHN PAGANO
Atherton Auditorium, Delta College. Tickets
are $28-$64. Visit StocktonSymphony.org for more information.
from University of Missouri, Columbia; REBECCA H. SEM
and law degree from University of Pacific,
McGeorge School of Law. Rebecca interned at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.
Haggin Museum celebrates 100 Years of Stockton Rotary In conjunction with a mini-display honoring 100 years of Rotary service to the Stockton community, Frank Whitney will give a presentation about the history of Rotary at The Haggin Museum on Thursday, February 20, at 7 p.m. Vocalist Mary Zastrow, a recipient of the Rotary Club’s music scholarship, will also perform. Complimentary wine and snacks will be available as part of the museum’s 1st & 3rd Thursdays series. For more information, call 209.940.6315 or visit www.hagginmuseum.org.
“Keeping Your Money in Your Pocket and not in Uncle Sam’s” is the topic for the Stockton Womens Network luncheon on Wednesday, February 5th starting at 11:30 a.m. at Stockton Golf and Country Club. Guest speaker Emily Wirowek of Wirowek
Junior League of San Joaquin County’s enormous “Twice is Nice” Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 1st at 8 a.m. at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. For 57 years, this sale has served our community in so many ways. Proceeds benefit many charitable causes and non-profit organizations throughout the county. For further information, contact Monica at 209.612.3749, Barbara at 209.478.0340 or Jenger at 209.993.9771.
Law will help you understand that planning is not just for the
On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Byron E. Enix was named President and CEO of American AgCredit, ACA, effective
wealthy. Wirowek is an Estate Planning Attorney. To make
January 1, 2014. He will replace retired President and CEO Ron
reservations, call 209.472.0359.
Carli. Mr. Carli retired on January 31, 2014, after 35 years of service
Attorney Joins Local Law Firm
to the Farm Credit System.
Herum\Crabtree as an associate attorney. Jackson holds a
Join us for United Cerebral Palsy’s 5th Annual ‘Last Chance’ Crab Feed at the Lodi Grape Festival, Zinfandel Hall,
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UC Davis and earned
on Friday, March 14, 2014. Tickets are $45 per person. Help UCP
his law degree from the UCLA School of Law. At Herum\Crabtree,
provide programs that allow people with disabilities to live lives
Jackson practices in the areas of municipal law, employment law,
without limits! Call 209.956.0290 or e-mail events@ucpsj.org for
land use and environmental law, and business law.
more information.
Nathan Jackson has joined the Stockton Law firm of
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BY: WES RHEA New Stockton Guide Available The Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the release of the Official 2014 Visit Stockton Guide. The new guide has been redesigned by the SCVB and boasts a new size and new features. 40,000 copies of the new 100-page guide have been printed. The colorful magazine-style guide is chock-full of new photos and great information for visitors and residents alike. The guide features annual fairs and festivals, arts and entertainment, family attractions, sports, farm and agriculture attractions, and much more. Be sure to check out the new "My Stockton" interviews with long-time Stocktonians, which appear throughout the guide.
Those interested in obtaining a copy of the new guide may call the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 209.938.1555. The guide may also be requested and viewed online at www.VisitStockton.org.
Date Set for Tourism Luncheon April 2nd is the date for the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau’s annual Tourism Luncheon to be held at the Hilton Stockton. The luncheon will be a celebration of local travel and tourism, including a report by the SCVB’s CEO and Board President. The luncheon will also include local tourism awards presented to recipients who have excelled in making Stockton a better destination. Nominations for the awards will be sought in early February. Look for additional information on the luncheon soon or call 209.938.1555.
Learn More About The Visitors Bureau The Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau is available to speak at your civic club or organization meetings. We love to talk about the Stockton travel industry and how the public can get engaged in helping to promote our fine city. To request a speaker, call Wes Rhea at 209.938.1551 or e-mail wes@visitstockton.org.
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100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE: STOCKTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL by Dana Koster
Today, the Stockton Golf & Country Club is an oasis in a
be a yearlong celebration. “The New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance
largely industrial city, its sprawling greens dotted here and there
was our kick-off, and we have a number of events scheduled
with lakes and ponds, its fairways bordered by tall trees. On any
throughout 2014 – a family day, a country fair, as well as a
given day, a guest to the club might spot an egret, a blue heron or
community day where we will invite the community to an open
even a red fox darting through the landscape. It’s a place of lush
house,” Young says. “We’ll also have our annual golf events, which
grass and even lusher amenities, including a new 42,000 square
will have a flair of the Centennial, and various social events. It will
foot clubhouse equipped with seven dining rooms, three bars,
all end with a gala bash in December.”
two spas, a steam room, a state of the art fitness center and a
The Stockton Golf & Country Club has long been a go-to venue
separate, smaller clubhouse specifically designed to accompany
for occasions put on by members and non-members alike. The
the pool facilities.
dining rooms are warm and well-lit, and its large banquet hall’s
Built in 2006, this new clubhouse is quintessentially modern,
reputation for high-end cuisine and excellent service makes SGCC
with sweeping architectural lines and large windows that allow
a sought-after location for large business events, as well as more
clubhouse visitors to gaze out on the bustling San Joaquin River
intimate, private parties. Young says that several nonprofits in
Delta. Given its contemporary appearance, it’s easy to forget
town hold their weekly functions at the club, including Stockton
that the Stockton Golf & Country Club has been a staple in the
Rotary and Kiwanis groups. Recent large events include the
community
since 1914. In fact,
ATHENA Awards, fundraisers for area hospitals and a never-
in December of this
ending stream of private weddings and receptions.
year, SGCC will
Because it has existed for 100 years, SGCC has had a unique
officially turn 100
opportunity to touch the lives of multiple generations of local
years old.
families. “This clubhouse is only eight years old, but we’ve actually
Bob Young,
had couples get married at the club, or have their receptions at the
General Manager
club, and now their grandkids are having their receptions with
of the Stockton
us,” says Young. “There are a lot of family traditions here.”
Golf & Country
Peter Ottesen, outdoor writer and local historian, has been
Club, says the
studying the Stockton Golf & Country Club’s history for a book
club’s 100th
he’s writing on its centennial. According to Ottesen, the facility
birthday will
has been a gathering place for the community since its inception in 1914, when a group of men who called themselves the “Tuxedo Developers” provided a plot of land for what would soon become the first 9-hole golf course and country club in the Stockton region. “The first clubhouse was a three story white building, very elegant, and it was certainly the social hub of the area,” Ottesen says. “They had a swimming pool embedded into the levy, and at their first major dance a year later, they drained the pool and people danced at the bottom of it.”
The first clubhouse was replaced in 1954 with a newer facility
This long-standing dedication to golf is a large part of
that overlooked the golf course, rather than the levy. “I did see the
what keeps community members connected to the Stockton
second clubhouse,” says Ottesen. “It was a one-story affair. The
Golf & Country Club. This year, the club will hold several golf
main windows looked out on the golf course, and it was a magical
tournaments, and it boasts a shop with state-of-the-art golf
view, especially at night, with little twinkling lights everywhere.
equipment, as well as three professional teachers, two of whom
That lasted until 2006, when they built today’s clubhouse.”
are PGA and LPGA golf professionals, respectively. Even General
One of the truest testaments to the Stockton Golf & Country
Manager Young has been a PGA golf professional for 33 years.
Club’s longevity is its aforementioned lush landscape. During his
As an organization, SGCC believes that the competition and
research, Ottesen discovered that the golf course and country club
discipline needed to play a game of golf can help build character
were originally built on marshland. “This area was tidal marshes
in young people. To that end, it allows several area youth teams
and sloughs,” Ottesen says. “There wasn’t much in the way of trees,
to play for gratis. The club also runs its own activities for
and back in 1914, it was five miles by dirt road through farms to
young golfers. “We have a junior golf program during the
get out to the place.”
summertime that teaches kids the game of golf and the life
Many of the changes to the terrain happened in 1928, when the
skills that are taught through the game,” Young says. “That’s a
9-hole golf course was expanded to an 18-hole course. Developers
way we can give back to the community – to teach these young
filled in sloughs and channels, drained water from the ground
people patience and integrity and respect through golf.”
and created a large levy to encapsulate the San Joaquin River. The
With dedication and ideals like that, it’s only a matter
tall trees that now line the course’s fairways were only saplings
of time before the Stockton Golf & Country Club celebrates
then, and its first greens were all sand, a far cry from the greens
its bicentennial.
of today’s course, which were fully rebuilt in the 1990s according to United States Golf Association specifications. “The course itself really reflects back that 100 years,” says Ottesen.
Current photos provided by Caroline Photography. Historical photos courtesy of Bank of Stockton Historical Archives.
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY:TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton: Local Government Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
The Stockton Fire Department finished off the day as the class traveled down to Fire Station #2 on Sonora Street. There the class
Special Thanks: City of Stockton, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Fire Department
The Local Government session gave the class a unique perspective on the workings of the City Council, as well as a taste of local politics. For the ninth year, the Leadership Stockton class participated in a full-scale Mock City Council meeting as part of the Local Government session held at Stockton City Hall Council Chambers on December 6th. The class elected fellow class members as their City Council at the September Leadership Retreat. The remainder of the class participated in one of three groups vying for the mock City Council’s vote. The meeting came with a full agenda and proposals from the teams. The premise of the public hearing was to consider public comments and testimony regarding the appropriation of funds from the STATE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT (CEG). The CEG was a one time, $9 million allocation from the
For the ninth year, the Leadership Stockton class participated in a full-scale Mock City Council meeting as part of the Local Government session held at Stockton City Hall Council Chambers on December 6th. received a tour from Brian Jones, Deputy Director of Training for the Stockton Fire Department, of the station house, the dispatching center and the expansive training grounds. A big thank you to Bonnie Paige, Karen Costa and Bret Hunter for their help in making the mock City Council meeting run so smoothly. Thank you to Stephen Reid (LS Class of 2000) for scheduling and coordinating the County portion of the day. And thank you to Kathy Miller, Moses Zapien, Larry Ruhstaller, Monica Nino, Mimi Duzenski and Brian Jones for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak and share their knowledge with the class.
State of California that had to be used for a public good. The funds could be divided to fund more than one project. After the mock council meeting, Councilmember Kathy Miller,
dull and forgetful.
LS Class of 2000, and Councilmember Moses Zapien, LS Class of 2011, spoke to the class about their journey into local politics. The class then walked to the County Administration Building and had a great lunch. After lunch, the class was joined by County Supervisor Larry Ruhstaller who spoke to the class about his journey into local politics and some of the things he is currently working on. Next, they received a presentation from Monica Nino, new County Administrator, on what a County Administrator does. Mimi Duzenski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, then spoke to the class about County government. The presentations were followed by an all-access tour of the County Administration building. It was a treat to see all of the little intricacies of the building.
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY DEPARTMENT BY: FRANK FERRAL business outreach module similar to the type of training or “Academy”
Major Step Forward The Green Team is actively involved with business and community
that Cal/EPA puts their inspectors through. This training aims
leaders to increase awareness of available resources, programs and
to provide information and details about what Cal/EPA and its
incentives to assist in reducing the cost of doing business. Monthly
sister agencies regulate and how they and the Governor’s Office
meetings also serve as an opportunity to share new innovative
of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) can provide
ideas and showcase green products and services, as well as promote
compliance assistance to businesses. The Chamber has been a leader
environmental stewardship.
in helping businesses reduce their costs of doing business through
For the first time, the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and the Valley Green Team of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) join efforts to provide an educational academy to businesses throughout the Valley on the environmental regulatory framework and compliance. The Business Academy for Regulatory Compliance (BARC) will be offered on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 East Perrin Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720. Refreshments are sponsored by Condor Earth Technologies, Inc.
environmental stewardship since 2006. To register for BARC, go to www.greenteamsanjoaquin.com.
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Woman Owned Company. We have been doing work for the PG&E low
and has been in business for over 21 years in San Joaquin County. Walt and
income program for over 10 years. We have an A+ rating with the BBB. We
Kim are the owners, along with their son Alex. Their daughter Amelia also
specialize in commercial service, repairs, installs and service contracts. We
sometimes comes in to help. We are known in the community as being an
also do residential too! We service all makes and models. We also work on
honest and trustworthy company. Walt is very knowledgable in HVAC,
commercial air driers and refrigeration. We also install and service ductless
as are our technicians. We take pride in the fact that our technicians are
systems and heat pumps. We service San Joaquin County, Stanislaus
servicemen not salesmen. We won't sell you something you don't need.
County, Sacramento and surrounding areas. Give us a call at 209.931.5900
Our techs have been with us for quite some time. We are a Certified
or check out our website, www.airtechheatingandac.com.
GREETINGS STOCKTON and NAMASTE’ People often ask me “What is a Stocktonian?” I am! Stockton has been home most of my life. As a second-generation Stockton native, I attended Lincoln High School and San Joaquin Delta College. My mother was also born in Stockton after my grandparents decided this would be a great place to start a family. I’ve raised three kids here, and I own several businesses, worked for other companies and have been a volunteer member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce for many years. To say I am excited to be the new Membership Director would be putting it mildly. This is a new adventure for me, but one that feels like a fantastic fit with a great team of people to work with. I LOVE the Stockton community and know firsthand how Chamber membership is key to business success through networking and making lifelong connections. In addition to the behind the scenes advocacy it provides, the Chamber also protects our business interests and our lifestyle,
I LOVE the Stockton community and know firsthand how Chamber membership is key to business success through networking and making lifelong connections. secures our water and watches out for legislation that could compromise our growth. The Stockton Chamber is also known for innovation and providing tremendous support to its members. It is my hope that my time here at the Chamber will be of tremendous benefit to our Chamber members and our community. If there’s anything I can do to be of help to you, whether it’s a ribbon cutting, volunteer and networking opportunities, or you need some assistance in taking advantage of the many programs that can help your business thrive in Stockton, don’t hesitate to give me a call at 209.337.2723.
Suzie Bowers
EVENTS BY: HEIDI ALTAMIRANO 2014 Golf Tournament Reserve Monday, April 14th on your calendar and prepare yourself for a day of good times and good friends at Elkhorn
State of the City 2014 to be held in May! If you’re ever in doubt that we live in a great community,
Golf Club. Now in its 33rd year, the Golf Tournament has
just attend our annual State of the City 2014! This year,
been known to fill up fast. Don’t miss your chance to play!
the State of the City will be held May 22nd at the Port of
Call the Chamber to reserve your space today!
Stockton. Sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of
You can also join us as a tee sponsor, a green sponsor or a
Commerce, the City of Stockton and the Port of Stockton,
business sponsor. Business sponsorship includes signage on a
this event features exhibits showcasing critical and inspiring
tee or green and registration for a foursome of players. Single
services available to you, your loved ones and neighbors, all
registration is also available.
in the interest of maintaining a wholesome community.
Donating a prize to our post-tournament raff le is another
Sponsorships are still available so take advantage of this
great way to highlight your business. Many high-profile
high-profile marketing opportunity for your business. For
business people participate in our tournament and donating
more information, call Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960 or
a prize gets their attention!
e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
For more information about the Chamber’s 33rd Annual Golf Tournament or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960 or e-mail him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
State of the City 2014 Sponsors (as of 1/3/14) Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies Bank of Agriculture & Commerce
2014 Golf Tournament Sponsors:
Bank of the West
Fred Couples Sponsors:
California Water Service Co.
F&M Bank
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Oak Valley Community Bank
Financial Center Credit Union Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
Tee Sponsors:
Lincoln Center
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce
Neumiller & Beardslee
Builders Exchange of Stockton
Pacific Records Management
Collins Electrical Company, Inc. - Stockton Branch
San Joaquin Delta College
Delta Cranes
San Joaquin RTD
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Judith Buethe Communications
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
Lincoln Center
The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
Moss Adams, LLP
United Way of San Joaquin County
Neumiller & Beardslee
University of the Pacific
Pacific Records Management
Visit Stockton
Premier Staffing R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
Gold:
San Joaquin Delta College
F&M Bank
The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
Herum\Crabtree Stockton East Water District
Beverage Sponsor: Silver:
DBI Beverage
Moss Adams, LLP Photo Sponsor:
R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
Comcast Business
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Table:
Special Thanks to:
California Water Service Co.
Captivating Photos
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Operation Clerk by day. “River Rat” by night. Lacy Edwards manages the business for our M-580 Barge Container Service on the Delta. The same Delta where she wakesurfs and wakeboards. The Port is the second busiest inland port on the west coast. But for Stocktonians like Lacy, this area will always be #1.
Chairman Stephen Griffen, Vice-Chairman Victor Mow, Commissioners R. Jay Allen, Elizabeth Blanchard, Gary Christopherson, FEB 2014 17 Michael Patrick Duffy, Sam L. “Butch” Toccoli and Port Director Richard Aschieris.www.stocktonchamber.org Visit us online at portofstockton.com.
NEW MEMBERS
CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2014
Solar Products – Dealer & Services
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Borrego Solar P.O. Box 1033, Coarsegold www.borregosolar.com
Restaurants French 25 110 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton www.french-25.com Caterers
Legal Services & ID Theft Shield Legal Shield 1314 Randol Avenue, San Jose www.pshannon.legalshieldassociate.com
February Networking Mixer Hosted By El Dorado Street Partners & CBRE Inc. 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. @ 6 S. El Dorado St., 5th Floor, Stockton, CA Mixer will be held in the In-Shape Building on El Dorado St. Free parking in onsite garage. Enter through Parkers Alley.
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Leadership Stockton Community Serving Community Session 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ various local non-profits
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Green Team San Joaquin 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
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Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
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Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Business Education Alliance 3:30 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room Chamber Night at the University of Pacific Men’s Basketball Game University of the Pacific Tigers vs. University of Portland Pilots 3:00 p.m. @ Alex G. Spanos Center, UOP 2 free tickets to the game for Chamber Members (2 free tickets per company only). Additional tickets only $6 each. Call UOP at 209.946.2472 or e-mail m_birch@u.pacific.edu or n_danese@u.pacific.edu to claim your tickets.
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March Networking Mixer Hosted by The Reserve at Spanos Park 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ 6301 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton
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Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info
Connect with the San Joaquin Partnership. Call Mike at 800-570-5627 • sjpnet.org • mammann@sjpnet.org
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JANUARY NETWORKING MIXER University of the Pacific Athletics
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University of the Pacific, Alex G. Spanos Center
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