PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 59 No. 5
www.stocktonchamber.org
SEPTEMBER 2013
CELEBRATING STOCKTON AT WORK: THE 49TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE HONORS ANTONINI ENTERPRISES & SEVEN OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES
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PORT CALL Celebrating Stockton At Work: The 49th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue Honors Antonini Enterprises & Seven Other Local Businesses
CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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Events
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Leadership Stockton
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Stockton Restaurant Week 2014
DON’T MISS! NETWORKING MIXER Hosted by SERVPRO of Stockton 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. @ 2334 Stagecoach Road, Ste. J, Stockton
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News Briefs
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Cover Story
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New Members
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Fall Tradeshow and Business Showcase Mixer 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton
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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
It is time for the Chamber’s
CHAMBER OFFICERS
Industrial Technology Barbecue,
PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree
which will be held Wednesday, September 11th at the University
SR. VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance
Plaza Waterfront Hotel. I hope
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications
to see you all there. This is
VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Contract Interiors
always a fun event, but more
VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
importantly, it provides a forum to honor those companies that
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers CHAMBER DIRECTORS Michael Cera, SMG /Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District 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, Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Joey Steelman, Lord’s Gym Joy Sweger, California Nuggets Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
have enhanced the economic base of our community during
STEVEN CRABTREE
the last year through their expansion plans, new jobs
created or their environmental stewardship. Such events are important because they allow the business community to emphasize the contribution that business makes to our community in general. In this day and time, people need to hear that we owe our economic livelihoods to private
209.547.2766
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano 209.547.2764 STAFF ACCOUNTANT Lia Her 209.547.2768 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Margaret Sacchet 209.337.2723 SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD. Timm Quinn 209.547.2960
enterprise, especially when it is willing to invest in the community. It also presents a great opportunity for our membership to network, which is just another reason to be a member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. I would ask all of our members to consider inviting a guest to this event who is not currently a member of the Chamber. It would present a perfect opportunity to show your guest why they should become members. Let them know what they have been missing.
SCAP COORDINATOR Dylan Bacon 209.337.2730 SCAP-SE COORDINATOR Michael Morales
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BEA COORDINATOR Frances Richardson
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FROM YOUR CEO President
DOUG WILHOIT
To those that don’t see these long-term improvements, I can only
Franklin D.
say get your eyes examined and look at what is happening and will
Roosevelt once
only continue to get better. For example, we recently experienced a
said, “The future
great dinner at French 25 during which a packed house was served
lies with those wise
efficiently and tastefully prior to most of the diners attending the
political leaders
Jerry Seinfeld show at the BHF (yes, we walked to the performance
who realize that
safe and sound). Keep in mind the recent sellouts at the Stockton
the great public is
Banner Ball Park as major league ball players completed their rehab,
interested more in
the new management team and affiliation for the Stockton Thunder
Government than
(if the owner and new affiliate did not have faith in the venue and
in politics.”
the community they would not have made the commitment and
Today, not only in Stockton, but
we thank them), and the very successful boat tours of our very important Port of Stockton leaving and returning to the Marina.
also in the State of California and Washington D.C., we are seeing
Yes, there were mistakes made in this process, but we will learn
how politics are getting in the way of good government and a
from them. Many of us truly believe that if the decisions made to
prosperous and proud citizenry. Let me put it another way: I learned
build these venues had not been done back then, the odds are very
a long time ago about the four P’s and one E that diminish proper
good that they never would have appeared on our city’s skyline and
governing. These are decisions based on: Politics, Personalities, a
the before mentioned would not have happened here in Stockton.
rigid Philosophy and Private (and sometimes selfish) agendas!
To stress the comment above, let me quote from a press release
Any and all of these combined do not make for good or Proper
(thank you, Chris Kay) from our great Arena et al. Management
Public Policy! Add in EGO and you will see those who practice
Company SMG on the Stockton-Con held at the Arena (yes, the
these four P’s and E on a regular basis may like the headlines
one built and in place with some still being unrelenting naysayers):
they make and the boost to their egos, but their actions, words
“Stockton, California: Guests young and old [I guess meaning Andy
and unyielding to commonsense and decency hurts all who need
Prokop] from FAR AND WIDE, and with costumes ranging from
to be helped the most.
t-shirts to the elaborate descended into the Stockton Arena on
We are at a point in Stockton’s history where the four P’s must
Sunday, August 4th for Stockton-Con, leading to the event’s largest
not have a place anywhere in our community, and commonsense,
attendance ever. 7,500+ enthusiastic fans followed the event, in its
decency towards others, hard work and patience must be the pillars
second year, after outgrowing the Spanos Center on the campus of
that hold up our city for many years to come. We are as strong as
the University of the Pacific [my note: thank you Pacific for again
the weakest link and if that link does not understand the simplest
leading the way]. Stockton-Con featured vendor booths selling
of terms under which we shall overcome our current issues then
everything from comic books and figurines, to artist displays, to
that link must be made to understand by the strong and honest
celebrities like Richard Hatch and Linda Blair [again, my comment:
cohesiveness of the positive and honest links that bind us
that ought to make one’s head spin]. Every part of the Stockton
as a community.
Arena had something to offer. The main floor housed exhibitors
We also know that there are those that still look at the short-
and artists, the Fan Deck had celebrity guests, Cosplay, The Record
term and not the long-term, which is “short sighted” (I guess a pun
Press Club, welcomed a gaming area for Magic, the Gathering and
was intended). Consider the Ball Park, the Arena, the University
HeroClix, and the Kings Room was set up for panel discussions on
Plaza Hotel, the Cineplex, the new French 25 (formerly Paragary’s),
topics such as creating a costume to a lively costume contest. Even
the beautiful renovation of the Fox (Bob Hope) Theater and the
outside the Stockton Arena was utilized, as Pro Wrestling Bushido
Downtown Stockton Marina.
put on a wrestling show on the east side of the building. The event
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
is a charitable fundraiser, with proceeds going to the United Way of
can learn a great deal from Mr. Millerick on how to do what is
San Joaquin and St. Mary’s Dining Room.”
right for all!
Stockton-Con founder and producer Mike Millerick said this in
And finally, a BIG thank you to Mike Cera and his SMG team
The Record: “The staff and professionalism of the arena has been
who did so much to make the Stockton-Con and the Seinfeld
awesome. Every little thing I asked for, they never said ‘no’ or ‘you
show happen with professionalism that will resonate throughout
didn’t tell us that.’ They just said, ‘Let’s see how we can do that.’”
the industry and bring more and more great events to Stockton
Mr. Millerick, we thank you. There is at least one other “slick”
to be enjoyed by so many citizens and families.
so-called producer who tried to bully his way into Stockton. He
EVENTS BY: HEIDI ALTAMIRANO October 3rd Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport Mixer
2013 Agricultural Hall of Fame If you appreciate the valuable
photographs and biographies on display at the San Joaquin Historical Society &
contributions growers have made to
Museum in Micke Grove Park and in the
Tradeshow and Passport Mixer! Space is
our county, join other Ag supporters at
lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center.
given on a first-come, first-served basis, so
our Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet
don’t wait or you may risk missing your
on Thursday, October 17, at the Robert
celebratory event! For tickets, sponsorship
opportunity to participate. Reserve your
J. Cabral Ag Center, located at 2101 E.
opportunities or further information,
space today!
Earhart Avenue in Stockton. We will be
please call 209.547.2960.
Sign up now for the Fall Business
The Fall Tradeshow will be held on
honoring those individuals who have put
Thursday, October 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
countless hours and much love of the land
p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront
into improving the agricultural industry
Hotel, located at 110 W. Fremont Street
throughout the years.
in Stockton. Admission to attend the Fall
The evening will begin with a no-host
Tradeshow is free and open to the general
social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at
public. Tables are $250 for Chamber
6:30 p.m., followed by a program lauding
members and $350 for non-members.
the outstanding physical and emotional
Reserve your space ASAP to be part of the
investments made by our exceptional award
pre-mixer publicity!
recipients. This year’s honorees will be
For more information about exhibiting at
We look forward to you joining us at this
announced the first week of September and
or attending our Fall Business Tradeshow
will be featured in the October issue of Port
& Passport mixer, call Timm Quinn at
O Call. All those previously recognized in
209.547.2960.
the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their
MANY THANKS TO OUR MUCH-APPRECIATED SPONSORS! PLATINUM John Kautz Farms R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc. San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation GOLD Neumiller & Beardslee SILVER Builders Exchange of Stockton Moss Adams, LLP Roland Construction, Inc. Stockton East Water District (as of 8/20/13)
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credits, state incentives and grants make solar a viable solution for lowering operational costs. Many new loan, lease and Power Purchase Agreement finance options are available. Solar provides organizations with the f lexibility to utilize extra cash from lower electrical expenses. Real Goods Solar measures its success by the satisfaction of its customers. Using proven technologies, high-quality engineering and professional installation practices, Real Goods Solar enables its customers to transition to a clean and cost-effective energy. They lead by providing inspirational education, promoting community and
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS GREEN TEAM SAN JOAQUIN SPONSORS: American Recycling Big Valley Ford Carpenters Local Union 152 CBC Steel Building City of Stockton CRResourceContracting, Inc. DART Container Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Granite Construction Co. Healthy Air Living Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions Onsite Electronics Recycling
Optony Pacific Gas & Electric Company Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. RGS Energy/Real Goods Solar San Joaquin Council of Governments San Joaquin County Public Works San Joaquin RTD SAWS ServiceMaster Clean Sims Metal Management Surtec Universal Service Recycling Valley CAN
demonstrating stewardship through action.
RIBBON CUTTINGS For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org or e-mail Margaret at Margaret@StocktonChamber.org. For more ribbon cutting photos, visit www.facebook.com/stockton.chamber.of.commerce
Just the Tip Vapors
GMA Garnet
9305 Thornton Road, Stockton
1627 Tillie Lewis Drive, Stockton
Attending Ambassadors Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers Alan Freeman, Servpro Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Jon Peterson, CCT Telecomm Dale Prout, CCT Telecomm Victor Randolph, Never Boring Annie Wilson, Allied Waste
AMBASSADORS IN ACTION BY: MARGARET SACCHET, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) encourages its members to be as involved as possible. This can best be described by CEO Doug Wilhoit who said, “A Chamber of Commerce is like a gym…If you don’t use it, it doesn’t work.” The GSCC offers many different groups for members to take part in, one being the Ambassadors/Welcome Squad. Chamber Ambassadors attend all events ranging from ribbon cuttings to the monthly mixers. Ambassadors get the first opportunity to meet new businesses and to make new contacts. These events are important when it comes to successful networking in the Stockton community. Contact the Membership Department for more information on how to become involved at 209.337.2723.
www.stocktonchamber.org
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BY: WES RHEA Dates for Upcoming Certified Tourism Ambassador Classes Monthly Certified Tourism Ambassador classes are available and open to the general public. Learn how you can turn every visitor encounter into a positive one! Upcoming CTA classes: September 25th, October 29th, December 7th and February 6th. Special thanks to those organizations who took an early lead in having employees certified: Best Western Plus Heritage Inn, Children’s
Stockton Restaurant Week Has Moved to January
Museum of Stockton, City of Stockton, Courtyard & Residence Inn by
Mark your calendars! Stockton Restaurant Week has moved to
Marriott, Downtown Stockton Alliance, Greater Stockton Chamber of
January 17-26, 2014. The move to January coincides with the state’s
Commerce, Haggin Museum, Hilton Stockton, Holiday Inn Express,
push for dining out during California Restaurant Month. January is
Kansas City Life, Pacific Pedicabs, San Joaquin County, San Joaquin
traditionally the slowest month for the restaurant industry, so we’re
Delta College, Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau, SMG Stockton,
trying to change that! We expect over 25 restaurants to offer three-
Stockton Forward, Stockton Sister Cities, Stockton Police Department,
course fixed-price menus starting at $15 throughout Stockton.
Sysco Foodservices and the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.
Follow us on Facebook for a chance to win dining gift certificates!
Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com,
For more information, visit StocktonRestaurantWeek.com or call 209.938.1555.
CTANetwork.com or by calling the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 209.938.1555.
@
Wes Rhea: wes@visitstockton.org 209.938.1555
Be sure to become a fan on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CelebrateStockton
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY:TIMM QUINN THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2013-2014 LEADERSHIP STOCKTON CLASS The class embarked on their 11-month journey into community leadership on August 7th. Participants meet monthly to explore issues facing the greater Stockton community and participate in a community service project. Dylan Bacon Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Jimilynn Dorough University of the Pacific
Felisha Baker San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office
Allison Dumas University of the Pacific
Michael Ball County of San Joaquin
Randy Gibbs San Joaquin County Office of Education
Michael Basso Law Office of Joseph Barlupo
Teresa Gomez El Concilio, The Council for the Spanish Speaking
Steve Blankenship Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Jovanna Gonsalves First 5 San Joaquin/Human Services Agency
Bill Carlson Herum Crabtree
Michael Gotschall Gospel Center Rescue Mission, Inc.
Stephen Crosby San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office
Michael Johnson Stockton East Water District
Ashley Davies Just the Tip Vapors
James Lenzi San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office
Erin Diego Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Rudy Lovato San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office
Josh Dobernec Stockton Police Department
Michael Mark Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 104
Shelby Riley Central California Safety Council Annette Sanchez El Concilio, The Council for the Spanish Speaking Monica Slingerman Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau Brittnie Smith Area Wide Exterminators Kim Sparrowk Farmers & Merchants Bank Margaret St. George San Joaquin County Office of Education Brandy Thurman San Joaquin County Office of Education Luis Villa Downtown Stockton Alliance
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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.
OLLI@Pacific at University of the Pacific will hold its Back to School Party and Art Reception, Friday, September 13, 2:30 p.m. –5 p.m. in the DeRosa University Center. School
Sports Illustrated writer to speak at Haggin Museum Stockton native George Dohrmann, a senior writer
isn’t just for kids; discover why lifelong learners, age 50 and better,
for Sports Illustrated, will join Bob Highfill, sports
enjoy a variety of educationally stimulating programs without
editor at The Record, for a discussion about
the pressure of homework, tests or grades. RSVP by calling
sports journalism at The Haggin Museum on
209.946.7658. For more information, visit go.pacific.edu/olli.
Thursday, September 19, at 7 p.m. Dohrmann won a Pulitzer Prize in 2000 and primarily
Herum named a top lawyer
works on investigative projects, but also
For the ninth consecutive year, Steven Herum has been named
writes about college basketball, college
a Northern California Super Lawyer by the prestigious Law &
football and soccer. This event is held in
Politics magazine. This selection was made after Law & Politics
conjunction with the special exhibition
surveyed approximately 47,000 lawyers in Northern California and
“Pro Football and the American Spirit:
represents a compilation of the top five percent of lawyers.
The NFL and the U.S Armed Forces” from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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.
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CELEBRATING STOCKTON AT WORK: THE 49TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE HONORS ANTONINI ENTERPRISES & SEVEN OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES
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ach fall, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
and distributors. The Tracy-based business serves the truck
gathers local business leaders together to recognize some of
equipment needs of California’s largest gas, power, water and
San Joaquin County’s strongest industrial-sector businesses at the Industrial Technology Barbecue. Recognition at the IT BBQ has become a singular honor for
telecom service providers. In 2013, the company chose to make a significant expansion in San Joaquin County by adding 35 employees, and investing $1.75
companies that do business in San Joaquin County. The strict
million in a new 100,000 square foot facility.
criteria for inclusion in each year’s group ensures that this honor
Antonini Enterprises, LLC
proves meaningful growth, significant capital improvement
Antonini Enterprises, LLC traces its Stockton lineage back
and a commitment to building San Joaquin County’s industrial
to 1926, when Virgilio Antonini established Antonini Fruit
marketplace in major ways. Honored businesses must have created
Express as a way to transport farmers’ products to market.
20 new jobs in San Joaquin County, added 20,000 square feet of
Antonini Enterprises has come a long way from those humble
facility space or made at least $1 million in capital investment.
beginnings. Today, the corporation provides a range of
On September 11, 2013, eight businesses will be recognized for meeting these criteria at the 49th annual IT BBQ.
Advanced Polymer Technologies Advanced Polymer Technologies, LLC was founded at the Port
shipping services throughout the state—from general freight to agricultural hauling. The company, a longtime member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, has five major terminals in Elk Grove,
of Stockton in 2002. Over the last 11 years, the company, which
Huron, Modesto, Stockton and Yuba City and has recently
manufactures plastic stock shapes for machined parts, has seen
completed a major move of its company headquarters to Lathrop.
consistent expansion in capabilities, facility space and employees.
Over the next few years, Antonini looks to continue to grow its
Earlier this year, APT announced its largest investment to date
capabilities and facilities, as well add to its current staff of over
with the relocation of its manufacturing facility to a nearly 60,000
130 employees.
square foot facility in Stockton.
Ecologic Brands, Inc.
This expansion has meant continued employment for the
Ecologic Brands, Inc. is an innovative designer and
company’s 25 county residents as well as greater efficiency
manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions founded
in the firm’s manufacturing processes. “We expect this to
in Oakland in 2008. Today, the company makes a range of
improve internal and external communication and our ability
functional packages constructed primarily of corrugated
to fulfill our customer’s requirements,” said APT General
cardboard for a variety of well-known products.
Manager John Sharpe.
American Truck & Trailer Body Co., Inc. Since 1992, American Truck & Trailer Body Co., Inc. has been one of California’s premier truck equipment manufacturers 14 PORT CALL
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This past year, Ecologic expanded into a new $3 million, 60,000 square foot facility in Manteca and added 30 additional employees to its ranks. The new facility was selected because of its proximity to partners who could provide corrugated material
which could be upcyclced into the company’s eco.bottles. By
1st Light Energy
choosing San Joaquin County, Ecologic will be able to lower
Established in 2005, 1st Light Energy Inc. is a New Jersey-
costs while improving both the quality and consistency of its
based solar energy company serving residential and corporate
productions processes and will benefit from convenient access
customers throughout the country with turnkey sales,
to the County’s skilled manufacturing workforce and placement
installation and service for cost saving—and green—solar
along transportation corridors.
energy systems.
Pacific Coast Producers
This past year, 1st Light decided to grow its booming West-
Lodi-based Pacific Coast Producers is a grower owned
coast operations with an expansion of its Moffat Blvd. location
cooperative and private label company which represents over
in Manteca. “We started our California operations in Manteca
160 growers and 3 canning facilities in the Central Valley. The
and we are very pleased with the business climate in San Joaquin
company packages, labels and ships food products in cans and
County,” said a company spokesperson.
single serve plastic bowls. The company’s annual 54 million case
Michael & Company Precision Metal Fabrication
output is ultimately shipped worldwide under one of over 5,000 different brands.
Michael & Company is a full service metal fabricator based in Galt that has manufactured structural steel for the construction
Over the last year, Pacific Coast Producers chose to expand its
industry since 1991. Over the last three years, the company has
Lodi facility by nearly half a million square feet in order to reduce
experienced rapid growth and recently saw the need for a larger
costs and eliminate the need to lease storage space off-site. This
facility to handle its expanded customer base and product line.
renovation represents a $23.5 million investment in the San Joaquin
In 2012, Michael & Company accomplished these goals with
County industrial sector, a gain of 10 net jobs and a strong belief that
the construction of a new 50,000 square foot facility in Lockeford.
the Valley continues to be a great place to do business.
The project, which cost an estimated $3 million, also enabled the
Tuff Shed
company to add 15 additional employees to its rosters.
Since 1981, Tuff Shed, Inc. has been the leading nationwide provider of long lasting installed storage buildings and garages.
Award Ceremony Representatives from each of the above businesses will be
Over the last 32 years, this Colorado-based company has grown into
recognized during the IT BBQ festivities, which will begin at
a market leader with 43 company-owned manufacturing facilities
5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11 at the University Plaza
and roughly 800 employees serving customers across the country.
Waterfront Hotel in Stockton.
In October, 2012, Tuff Shed cut the ribbon on four Northern-
In addition to these honorees, the Greater Stockton Chamber
California facilities, including three new facilities in Sacramento,
of Commerce is proud to present the 2013 PG&E Green Award to
Fairfield and Concord and a new 20,000 square foot location for
California Ammonia Company CALAMCO.
the company’s Stockton warehouse. This Stockton area relocation
For tickets or more information, contact the Greater Stockton
enabled the company access to a more advantageous location and
Chamber of Commerce at 209.547.2770. Tickets are $35 each, pre-
paved the way for the addition of six new employees.
paid reservations only.
2013 IT BBQ SPONSORS Founding Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce PG&E San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. SJC Economic Development Association
Herum\Crabtree MANEX Consulting Neumiller & Beardslee San Joaquin Delta College United Way of San Joaquin County
Platinum Sponsors Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. Moss Adams, LLP Premier Staffing Pacific Records Management R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc.
Silver Sponsors ARDEX Americas Builders Exchange of Stockton Collins Electrical Company, Inc. - Stockton Branch
Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Pak Mail Centers of America 102 Proline Media Roland Construction, Inc. Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau Stockton East Water District Ulmer Photo (As of 8/20/13)
www.stocktonchamber.org
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Since 1926, the Antonini group of companies has supported supply chain activities via ocean, rail, air and over the road. If you are involved in goods movement, we may be able to offer you an integrated solution that will lower your overall costs and free you up to focus on your core business.
Agricultural Transportation Division Flatbed and Dry Van Division Ocean Freight Division Intermodal Rail Division
Container Yard and Chassis Pool Division Transload Division for International/Domestic
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Locations: Lathrop, Stockton (2), Port of Oakland, Yuba City, Elk Grove, Modesto and Huron, CA
701 D’Arcy Parkway Lathrop, CA
16 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
(209) 466-9041
AUGUST NETWORKING MIXER
NEVER BORING & PARKS PRINTING 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 124A Stockton, CA 95203
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neverboring.com • parksprinting.com
www.stocktonchamber.org
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Making a DIFFERENCE one family at a time!
- No-cost and low-cost healthcare coverage - Hundreds of primary care physicians and specialists - Easy access to your personal doctor - Choice of hospitals and pharmacies - Local and nationwide emergency care - Free 24/7 advice nurse - Serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties Eligibility guidelines apply and may be based in part on household income. Plan availability varies by county.
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
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* Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for morewww.hpsj.com info 1-888-936-PLAN (7526)
NEW MEMBERS
CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2013
Computer Hardware/ Software Supplies & Consultants
Computer Link
4343 Pacific Avenue #E2, Stockton www.comlnk.com
Social Service Organizations
Parents by Choice
2423 W. March Lane #200, Stockton www.parentsbychoice.net
Solar Products – Dealer & Services
RGS / Energy
3109 N. Miami Avenue #101, Fresno www.rgsenergy.com
Coffee Roasting/Coffeehouse
Starbucks
222 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton
STOCKTON CIVIC THEATRE
and
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September Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ SERVPRO of Stockton, 2334 Stagecoach Rd, Ste. J, Stockton
11
Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
11
Industrial Technology Barbeque 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton
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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
20 Leadership Stockton Retreat 21 @ Camp Tuolumne Trails, Groveland, CA
CHASE CHEVROLET
presents
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Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
25
Business Education Alliance 3:30 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
26
Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
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Government Relations Council 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room Fall Tradeshow and Business Showcase Mixer 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton
OCT 3
(Rated G)
September 4th – 29th
Music by Jerry Bock ~ Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick ~ Book by Joseph Stein
Directed by Jim Coleman Original Jerome Robbins Choreography Recreated by Jennifer Hastings
2312 Rosemarie Lane ~ Stockton, CA 95207 Box Office (209) 473-2424 (Hours: Tues-Fri, 9am-2pm) www.sctlivetheatre.com www.stocktonchamber.org
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STOCKTON’S FUTURE IS BRIGHT We’re no fortune tellers, but if you ask us, Stockton’s future looks very bright. Maybe
it’s
Stockton’s
the
sun
waterfront
shining from
off our
swanky new office. Maybe it’s just because you can now get the worldclass marketing and advertising you are looking for right here in San Joaquin County. Whatever the reason, it’s got all 23 of our creatives wearing shades.
Modesto AGENCY 1016 Fou rt eenth St . Modesto, CA 95354 tel 209.526.9136 neverboring.com
Modesto CUSTOM SIGNS/Promotional Solutions 1025 Needham St. Modesto, CA 95354 tel 209.593.5844 neverboringsigns.com
Stockton SAN JOAQUIN OFFICE 445 W. Weber A ve., Ste. 124A Stockton, CA 95203 tel 209.593.9136 800.317.9136