PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 61 No. 12
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APRIL 2016
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STOCKTON PORTS
CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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News Briefs
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Cover Story
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Meets Every Thursday
Visit Stockton
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Contact the Chamber for location & time: network4success@stocktonchamber.org
Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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Leadership Stockton
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March Mixer Photos
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Events
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Calendar
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New Members
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ON THE COVER: Pat Filippone, President of the Stockton Ports
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PORT CALL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
FROM YOUR 2015-16 PRESIDENT BY: JUDITH BUETHE Take Me Out to the Ballgame…
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications SR. VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
Just thinking about the start of a 67th season with the Stockton Ports and the Stockton Ballpark requires singing here at the keyboard!
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
Take me out with the crowd… America’s favorite ballgame at
VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank Joy Sweger, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Dignity Health Robert Young CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439 PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Eric Langstrom
our nationally recognized ballpark! Cheer on our
JUDITH BUETHE
Stockton Ports! Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks… Take your family
and friends! Have dinner at the ballpark! I don’t care if I never get back!… The Downtown Stockton waterfront is beautiful! Celebrate a birthday or special anniversary at the ballpark! More singing here at the keyboard… Recently, I was asked to represent your Chamber at a Chancellor’s Circle event at San Joaquin Delta College. Following remarks by Dr. Kathleen Hart, Superintendent/President of the College, Dr. Brice W. Harris, Chancellor, California Community Colleges, spoke of the rising significance of the role of community colleges in our state economy. Did you know that economists project that by 2020, 65 percent of job openings in the U.S. will require some postsecondary education or training? Delta College is magnificent—one of the 150 best in the nation. Delta is doing a great job of not only meeting present educational needs but preparing to meet future needs. Before the formal event at Delta, we were treated to a tour of the art department and several technology-oriented departments well prepared to meet the educational needs of the next decades. And the campus is so beautiful! I left the event in a total state of exhilaration and
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immense pride in our community college! If you have not visited San Joaquin Delta College recently, do so. Consider continuing education. Take your kids and grandkids. Add to the student population and our welleducated workforce in this area.
BEA COORDINATOR Sophie Soth 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Tricia Long 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT As I sit in my office on this rainy
I can remember going to Ports ballgames since I was about five
Monday morning, I look out over
years old (67 years ago). The other day, my son Matthew and I were
the Downtown Stockton Waterfront
reminiscing about all the games he and I went to over the years
where I can see the Joan Darrah
at Billy Hebert Field and the Banner Island Ballpark. He has the
Promenade, Banner Island Ballpark,
same fond and happy memories as I do. The atmosphere at both
the Stockton Arena, the University
places was great, and the Ports are such an important part of the
Plaza Waterfront Hotel, Weber
community past, present, and future. They bring so much good
Point Event Center, the Cineplex,
will and also extend themselves to help the entire community with
the Hotel Stockton with French
special fundraisers and highlighting organizations that help others.
25 and the new art piece in the
I remember a few years ago, Joan and I were attending a Ports
DeCarli Plaza Fountain and I think
ballgame and sitting behind us were a group of about ten young
to myself: Wow, am I a very lucky man to be here at your Chamber
people who appeared by their age and conversation to be college
with a wonderful staff, Board of Directors, members, volunteers,
students. I was listening to their happy dialogue and how they
sponsors and community organizations. Also so thankful for
really thought the ballpark and the team were great. Of course,
the rain we had this past weekend. Thank you Alex Breitler of
even as Joan told me to mind my own business, I had to turn
The Record for all your posts about the reservoirs rising after our
to them and converse with them. It turned out they all went to
horrible drought with the hope that the “storm door” is open for
another important part of our community, University of the
many more days to come which will bring more snow and rain for
Pacific, and only one of them was from Stockton. Upon talking
our entire state.
with them and how much they enjoyed the ballpark, which was
I am also so grateful for having had Laurits “Pepe” Petersen
close to UOP, affordable, and fun, I encouraged them to tell their
and Dr. Joseph Spracher in all our lives and overjoyed how the
fellow students about this great community asset and how much
community came together at both of their services and showed
fun the games are. They said they would and about two weeks later
how important they were to so many. It is a good reminder that
they were back and brought some more fellow students. They told
there are so many wonderful people around us that do so much to
me that they were making this a habit and telling their friends.
make the lives of others better. It really ticks me off that there are
This is a result of not only the great attraction to the Ports
always a small few who do not get it and are so into themselves and
games, but also fulfilling UOP President Eibeck’s “Beyond the
do the vast majority of harm not only here in Stockton but across
Gates” program.
the USA! It is time that we say enough is enough and really hold the JERKS amongst us accountable for their actions. OK, done with that and on to the cover story for April and that is our great and historic Stockton Ports! Your Chamber President started off her article with “Take Me
Now, we can all learn from these wonderful young folks and we all too can bring family, friends or employees to the Ports games. You can buy season tickets, individual games or different packages online at www.stocktonports.com or in person at the ballpark. If you already have tickets but can’t attend, make sure you give them
Out to the Ballgame” verses and as I look out my office window at
to someone who can enjoy the wonderful experience. I always
the ball diamond, I am looking forward to the upcoming season.
make sure someone gets our tickets if we can’t go, and most times if
As a matter of fact, Joan and I attended the Giants Spring Training
this is their first game, they become regulars on their own.
Mar. 9 to 14 and the ballpark in Scottsdale is nice, but not as nice as home.
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Never Boring Announces New Hires Never Boring Associates is pleased to
Duane Parsons
For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa
announce that they have a new Chief Operating
Cooperman at 209.9406315 or visit hagginmuseum.org.
Officer in Duane Parsons. Mr. Parsons brings a rich experience in office administration, having
Herum Crabtree Suntag Announces the Addition of 2 New Attorneys
served as Controller of Doctors Medical Center,
Benjamin J. Codog, III, and Blaine Cox have
Administrator of Valley Heart Associates, and
joined the Stockton law firm of Herum Crabtree
most recently, Administrator of Orangeburg
Suntag as associate attorneys.
Medical Group. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UCLA.
Mr. Codog earned a Bachelor of Science
Benjamin J. Codog
in Finance at San Diego State University and
Never Boring is also pleased to announce that Michele Laverty
Exhibition dates: Mar. 17 – May 8
Michele Laverty is the new Interim Marketing
received a law degree from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in May 2015.
Manager, formerly the Director of the National Ag Science Center
After passing the July 2015 bar exam, Mr.
for the last 15 years. Laverty will be working with Never Boring for
Codog began working at Herum Crabtree
the next several months, helping them expand their agricultural
Suntag. Ben’s practice focuses on civil litigation
client base.
and business transactions.
85th Annual Robert T. McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition Celebrate the arts in education and see the longest running
Blaine R. Cox
Mr. Cox originally joined Herum Crabtree Suntag as a summer associate in 2014, and became associate attorney after passing the Fall 2015 California Bar Exam. Blaine is involved in the firm’s
student art exhibition in the country! The Haggin Museum is
diverse business law, land use, and public agency practices.
proud to feature the work of local student artists from kindergarten
Mr. Cox earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
through grade 12 in the 85th Annual McKee Student Art Contest
from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before receiving his law
and Exhibition.
degree from Santa Clara University of Law.
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Victor Randolph, Never Boring
Attending Ambassadors: Sam Ward, ASK ME (R.I.P.); Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Marina Narvarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Printing; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Jackie Ronzone, American Cancer, Discovery Shop; Loretta Lee, Junior League of S.J. County; Tim Matalone, Phantom Fireworks; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty, Inc./Aspiranet; Katherine Edens, University of the Pacific; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Chad Vincent, A 1 Global Marketing; Phil Handelman, Imortgage; Rita Dearion, H&R Block; Andrea Wilson, The Reserve at Spanos; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; Kory Ley, American Cancer Society; Angela Ealy-Hale, Absolutely Elegant Designs; Meliena Rueda, Valley First Credit Union
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL A FRESH Story Five employees of Visionary Home Builders covered a lot of ground in January. The group, competing as a team they dubbed “The Non-
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS American Recycling
Healthy Air Living
San Joaquin RTD Stockton Area Water Suppliers
CalSheets
PG&E
Athletics,” logged a total of 1,221 miles to win the Super Bowl Fitbit
Carpenters Local Union 152
challenge sponsored by Dohrmann Insurance Agency.
City of Stockton
Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Headquartered in Stockton, Visionary Home Builders' mission is
Collins Electrical Company
to create and advocate for healthy, vibrant, safe communities through
Diamond Foods, Inc.
the development of affordable housing and educational opportunities
Dorfman Pacific
San Joaquin Council of Governments
Sims Metal Management Surtec Valley CAN
San Joaquin County Public Works
to families, seniors and individuals of low and moderate income. “I am a big believer in Fitbit, I have changed my life and I have witnessed people in our organization changing their lives as well. The Super Bowl Challenge wasn’t our first Fitbit challenge, but we had a great time competing against other local companies. We love what Dohrmann Insurance is doing to improve the health of our team and companies in San Joaquin County,” said Carol Ornelas, founder and
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CEO of Visionary Home Builders. Dohrmann Insurance, also located in Stockton, launched the competition for helping clients such as Visionary Home Builders develop healthier workforces and ultimately lower their health insurance costs. Because many of Dohrmann’s clients are small companies with 50 to 250 employees, they don’t yet have established wellness programs. “We took a look internally nine months ago and said, ‘What more of a role can we play? How can we help our customers have healthier employees?’” said Dohrmann’s Director of Strategy and Innovation Bryan Colyer. “We just don’t want to be the company that says, ‘Here’s your plan and here’s your deductible and see you next year.’ We want to be more than that.” The result was to start a Fitbit wellness program for their customers. The Super Bowl challenge was a step challenge among 10 local clients in Modesto, Stockton, and Lodi. The team with the highest daily average steps would win the challenge. The next challenge will be a group challenge where all participants work together to step to Dublin, Ireland, by Mar. 18 to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. It’s a 5,032 mile journey from Stockton to Dublin, Ireland.
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T OUCH BASE with the
If you build it, they will come— at least, that’s been the case for Stockton’s Banner Island Ballpark. Stockton Ports President Pat Filippone has seen marinas develop and hotels open all around the Stockton proper since the ballpark has been there. “I think the importance of the Ballpark to the city is immense,” said Filippone. “You’re talking about a place where the community can gather and have a good time around the national pastime. And we're a business that’s been in Stockton since the 1940s. The other big thing is that it’s a draw nationwide to get people to come to Stockton— not only regionally, but also from out of state.” That sort of draw has a noticeable economic impact, between visitors staying in hotels, buying from local gas stations, and eating at local restaurants. Filippone states that if things are conducted with professionalism and quality, that people will actively want to come to see Stockton and enjoy the city in general. “From my eyes, there has been some redevelopment down here,” said Filippone. “I’m sure it’s slower than everyone would have hoped ten years ago, but we went through a pretty steep recession, so I’m sure that played a part in it. But I can’t sit here as any kind of expert in redeveloping because it’s not my field.” In addition to the economic impact, the Stockton Ports aim to support their community through service.
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“One of our main mantras as a company is to give back to the community that supports us,” said Filippone. “We’re heavily involved in education and youth sports causes. We do our Baseball by the Books program, which we reach 40K local students and
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encourage reading, the benefits of reading, and we reward them
and Dallas Braden— known for pitching a perfect game for the A’s
with tickets to a game if they follow a reading program.”
against the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010.
Baseball by the Books is presented by Subway restaurants and
“We’re excited for 2016,” said Filippone. “For having a good
specifically designed to spread the value of reading by rewarding
team, for hopefully winning our 12th championship. We’ve won
the students for doing so. Each student who participates will
11, the most in the California League, so we’re proud about that.
receive a special Ports bookmark. Elementary school students
We’re excited just to be a fun place to gather for local businesses to
must read at least five books, while students in middle school must
promote their products, and for local families to come out and have
read at least seven— all the while recording these books on the
fun, and generate income to the city by attracting out of state and
bookmark. Each student and teacher participating will receive two
out of town guests as well.”
free tickets to a 2016 Ports game.
And speaking of attracting out of town guests, the Ballpark is
“We’re youth-based,” said Filippone. “We’re always looking
set to have a number of exciting
“
events after the season starts
I think the importance of the Ballpark
on Apr. 7. On Apr. 23, they’ll be
to the city is immense… You’re talking
having a tribute night to Finding
their team, invite them out here
about a place where the community
Dory called Dory’s Delta Day.
for games because again, that’s the
can gather and have a good time
Then, 90's kids will rejoice to know
lifeblood of our sport, the kids that
around the national pastime.
that there will be a Tribute to
for Little Leagues to partner with, sponsor their league, sponsor
play it.” In fact, the Stockton Ports
”
Space Jam on Jul. 30 that includes
PAT FILIPPONE, Stockton Ports President
a Jersey Auction.
promote greatness from the very
“Our fireworks games are still
start. Not only do they encourage
our most popular,” said Filippone.
Little League players, but they support their own players, allowing
“We have those every Saturday night. Plus we have an opening
baseball players of any stripe to play in front of scouts to realize
night July 4th. So we’ll have thirteen fireworks shows this year.”
their potential. “We’ve been affiliated with the Oakland A’s since 2005,” said
They’ll also be putting on an asparagus night, to celebrate Stockton’s famous spear. This as well as bobblehead and other
Filippone. “It’s been a great partnership. Current A’s that have
giveaways make up a very robust promotional schedule that
played for us right now are Sean Doolittle, Josh Reddick, and
Filippone is excited about.
others. It’s great to be affiliated with a local team because our fans
“I do think it’s prime to continue to grow, whether it’s at a
can see them play here and a couple years later go to Oakland and
slow pace or not,” said Filippone. “It’s a great location with great
see the same guys. We’ve gotten to know them in a lot of the cases,
amenities around it and we look forward to being right in the
which makes it a special experience for the fans.”
middle of what happens over the next ten years.”
Other names that fans might realize who moved from the Stockton Ports to the Oakland A’s are Kurt Suzuki, Daric Barton,
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA 7th Annual Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out
Annual Tourism Breakfast just one month away!
The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out (GSADO) is back for a
Join us at The University Plaza Waterfront Hotel on May 6 for
7th year and it’s spanning over the first two weeks of April! That
breakfast as we celebrate and share the current state of travel,
means you'll be able to enjoy a full two weeks of unique asparagus-
tourism, and hospitality in the city as well as honor outstanding
related dishes, drinks, and desserts at restaurants all around
Stockton organizations and individuals.
Stockton as we celebrate our local agriculture and our most famous
Become a Stockton Ambassador
spear. From Apr. 1-15, participating restaurants will highlight
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) certification opportunities
amazing signature asparagus dishes. Finish off this great event by
are available bi-monthly and open to the general public. Learn how
attending the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival at the San Joaquin
you can turn every visitor encounter into a positive one! Upcoming CTA Class: Apr. 20 & Jun. 22,
County Fairgrounds Apr. 15-17. For the most recent list of participating restaurants and their
Sign up today and join the growing list of Stockton
asparagus specials, visit dineoutstockton.com—and don’t forget to
Ambassadors! Program details, including the curriculum and
tag your meal pictures with #GSADO!
enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.
In 2015, we had over 30 restaurants participating. For a full list of this year’s participants please visit www.dineoutstockton.org.
com or CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton at 209.938.1555.
FROM THE
GOOD NEWS
Spec building critical to future San Joaquin USA growth Over the past couple of years, the San Joaquin Partnership has made community presentations to keep staff decision makers and elected leaders up-to-date on the results of our “attraction of investment” marketing program that creates and retains jobs.
Rendering of 750,000 square foot spec building underway on Harlan Road in Lathrop
Development of empty spec buildings is critical to our communities’ growth in jobs. But why? Empty spec buildings mean economic opportunity and show
Without a stock of ready-to-use spec buildings on the market to
the prospective new employer or existing growth employer that the
attract jobs, the prospects just drive by and look for another nearby
community is prepared and ready for growth.
community that is ready for growth. Currently three vacant spec buildings over 250,000 square feet are
This critical part of attracting and retaining manufacturing and commercial business investment that grows San Joaquin County’s
available and another 12 are planned or under construction in San
wages has been a hallmark of the San Joaquin Partnership’s
Joaquin communities. Compare that to only one new spec building
marketing program.
under development in Stanislaus County. As the East Bay and Silicon Valley continue to build out available
Showing a unique willingness of landowners, developers, brokers, and community development staff to work together to take
industrial zoned sites, our community's willingness to plan, quickly
multi-million dollar risks in development of modern industrial
permit, and team to market spec buildings will continue to be
buildings in anticipation of selling or leasing to a new employer is a
essential for the success of attracting and retaining new jobs
competitive advantage.
and wages.
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Community Serving Community Session
story and his journey into the world of nonprofits and thanked
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
the class for their commitment to the community and their
Session Sponsor: Child Abuse Prevention Council
participation in Leadership Stockton. Next, each team then had the opportunity to share with the
Charitable, nonprofit groups play an important role in our lives, extending help to our community in many ways. That
other members of the class, their experience at each community-
is why each year we devote an entire day to exploring some of
based organization. They used words such as “eye-opening,”
Stockton’s finest community-based organizations.
“deep respect,”“life-changing,” “better understanding,” “amazing,” and “extremely impressed” when speaking about their
For the participants, the day began like no other. The class was divided into eight teams, each assigned to a different community-
time spent at the various non-profit agencies serving
based organization. The eight organizations were St. Mary’s
our community. Peter Johnson (LS ’02), Director, University of the Pacific
Dining Hall, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, United Cerebral Palsy, Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, Family Resource &
Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development,
Referral Center/Podesto Teen Impact Center, Mary Graham
closed out the day. He spoke to the class about being an impact
Children’s Foundation, Women’s Center Youth & Family Services,
board member and leaving your legacy. Peter also shared the
and Gospel Center Rescue Mission.
information on the April Non-Profit Board Training at the University of the Pacific Westgate Center and encouraged the
Once the teams arrived at their host locations, each were
class to sign up.
given tours, an information session, and got right to work. After
I would like to thank the following people for their
working hard all morning, the class met for a group lunch at the new Child Abuse Prevention Council office in the Newberry
contribution to the success of this session: Lindy Turner-Hardin
Building. During lunch, the class heard from CAPC Executive
(LS ’01), Shauna Buzunis-Jacob and the CAPC team for hosting
Director Lindy Turner-Hardin (LS ’01). Lindy shared the history
the session at their awesome new facility and for providing lunch;
of the CAPC and introduced a lot of the staff and programs they
Andy Prokop, Donna Ng and the United Way team for all of their
offer. Lindy also shared goals of the CAPC and how the class and
help (and chocolate); Peter Johnson (LS ’02); and to each hosting
community can get involved.
non-profit who helped make the day so special. Thank you for opening your doors and sharing your mission and purpose
After lunch, President and CEO of the United Way of San
with the class!
Joaquin County Andy Prokop talked to the class about his life
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN State of the City 2016 to be held May 19
Stockton Chamber Business Awards Nominations Needed!
Join us for the 18th Annual State of the City sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and hosted by The Port
Nominations are now being accepted for our June 2 Business
of Stockton on May 19 at The Port of Stockton, Shed 20. You will
Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in the
hear great information on current issues and the future of Stockton.
categories of:
Don’t miss the exhibits showcasing the critical and inspiring services
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Small Business Person of the Year
available to you.
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Business Employee of the Year
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Business Manager of the Year
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Business Person of the Year
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P3 Stewardship Award
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FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health)
Guest Speakers: R. Jay Allen, Port of Stockton Commission Chairman Dr. Jeffrey Michael, Director, University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research
Employer of the Year
Cynthia Fargo, CEO, Downtown Stockton Alliance
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Mayor Anthony Silva, City of Stockton
Employee of the Year
Tickets are $40, Pre-Paid, reservations only. Sponsorships are
To learn the nomination criteria and download the nomination
still available! For more information, call the Stockton Chamber
forms, please visit stocktonchamber.org/business-awards/ or call
209.547.2770, email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org or visit
209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Apr. 13.
stocktonchamber.org/state-of-the-city/.
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BAC Community Bank
University of the Pacific
your products and services to over 300 business attendees, meet
Bank of the West
Visit Stockton
California Water Service Company
Waste Management
some new people, and grow your business. Tables are just $250 for
Central Valley Business Journal
Wells Fargo
Chamber Members. The theme for this year will be 1950’s Rock & Roll. Table space is going fast, so sign up now!
Comcast Dameron Hospital Association
To sign up or receive more information, please call Ashley Williams
Gold:
Delta Sierra Beverage
F&M Bank
Financial Center Credit Union
Oak Valley Community Bank
Haggerty Construction, Inc.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
209.292.8422 or e-mail her at ashley@stocktonchamber.org.
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
Silver:
Humphreys College
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance
Kaiser Permanente
Agency, Inc.
Metro PCS
G-Force Productions
Neumiller & Beardslee
JaniTek Cleaning Solutions
Pacific Records Management
Stockton East Water District
Port of Stockton
Ulmer Photo
Premier Staffing San Joaquin Building Trades Council
Table:
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Grupe Commercial Company
San Joaquin Delta College
Lincoln Center
San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber
San Joaquin Regional Transit
of Commerce
District (RTD) St. Joseph's Medical Center
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
Casino Live! An elegant Las Vegas evening benefitting
Saturday, April 30th, 6-9PM Brookside Country Club Tickets: $75 in advance $95 at the door • Enjoy prime rib, mash-tinis, signature cocktails, wine tasting and more. • Try your luck on our Wheel of Beauty to win Botox, etc. • Compete for a week beachfront in Cabo San Lucas! Let the good times roll for a great cause!
BUY TICKETS NOW at LFITfoundation.org 209.952.3705 | CockerhamMD@gmail.com sponsors include:
Now building in Los Banos and Hollister
www.doctorsmanteca.com
North Stockton
,
www.stocktonchamber.org
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CALENDAR APRIL 2016
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Stockton Chamber Golf Tournament 10 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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April Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ San Joaquin General Hospital
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Leadership Stockton Health Care Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Health Plan of San Joaquin
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Golden Standard Scholarship Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
The Community Hospice Difference. You have a choice...
Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
Our medical team includes a Medical Director certified in hospice and palliative care and multiple Associate Medical Directors
Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
Comprehensive support for patients and families Admissions 7 days a week, 365 days a year Alexander Cohen Hospice House, a 16-bed hospice inpatient facility
BEA College & Career Fair 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
4368 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 209.578.6300
2431 W. March Lane, Suite 100 Stockton, CA 95207 209.477.6300
www.hospiceheart.org
Community Hospice
CA100000783 • CA100000613
$15, RSVP to bea@stocktonchamber.org
NEW MEMBERS Insurance USI Insurance Services 3247 W. March Ln., #210 Stockton, CA 95219 209.954.3920
Legal Services Dyer Law Firm 5250 Claremont Ave., # 119 Stockton, CA 95207 209.472.3668
Gymnastics GymStars Gymnastics 1740 W Hammer Ln. Stockton, CA 95209 209.957.1919
Attorneys Littler Mendelson, P.C. 500 Capital Mall, #2000 Sacramento, CA 95814 408.795.3432
Department Stores Walmart Trinity Center 10355 Trinity Prkwy. Stockton, CA 95219 209.235.0558
Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Rita's of Stockton 2829 W. March Ln., #C-4 Stockton, CA 95219 209.955.7595
Aviation REACH Air Medical Services 5024 Bonny Kaye Dr. Antelope, CA 95843 916.342.3221 Property Management Realty Roundup 8900 Thornton Rd., # 7 Stockton, CA 95209 209.477.1594 Security Securelion Security 1150 Manley Dr. Tracy, CA 95337 510.209.8928
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Employee Placement Nelson Staffing 501 E. Orangeburg Ave., #B Modesto, CA 95350 209.575.7170 Day Care San Joaquin County Family Child Care Association PO Box 1016 Tracy, CA 95378 844.458.1894
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
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Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info
Support Young Entrepreneurs in Stockton at Lemonade Day! Stockton.LemonadeDay.org
In Partnership With:
May 21, 2016 9:30am - 12:30pm at University Park
S
tockton is improving everyday because of entrepreneurs and their ability to find creative solutions to real problems. We want to see our youth step into this role in our community and the business world.
Visit University Park, quench your thirst with some lemonade, and show your support to the students of Health Careers Academy. We hope it’s a transformational experience for our youth and our community!
At Health Careers Academy, students are excelling and setting the bar high for their peers. Lemonade Day is an opportunity for students to learn about starting, owning, and operating their own business. We want to encourage them to keep striving for success in life and work.
Presented By:
The beauty of entrepreneurship is that if you work hard and think critically, you can be successful — no matter who you are. So, let’s take the reins, use what we know, and continue to improve. Together, we can make a difference in our community and make our world a better place.
Community Sponsors:
of San Joaquin County
If you find yourself in Modesto on May 21, head over and support their Lemonade Day! Downtown Modesto Modesto.LemonadeDay.org