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Vol. 62 No.12
APRIL 2017
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ON THE RISE:
Rebuilding Stockton’s Public Safety
CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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News Briefs
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New Members
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Programs and Public Policy 8 Cover Story
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Leadership Stockton
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Events
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March Mixer Photos
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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Visit Stockton
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Calendar
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DON’T MISS! APRIL NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Gameroom Envy 702 W. Fremont St., Stockton, 95203
FRESH EVENT 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. Stockton 95207
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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. Contact the Chamber for location and time. joe@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room. www.stocktonchamber.org
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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 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL As a resident of San Joaquin County and an
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
employee in Stockton, I would personally like to thank Chief Jones, Chief Newman, and Sheriff Moore for all that they do to keep us and our
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, ACE Rail Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Community Business Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Bob 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 Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS My Duong 209.292.8435 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mai Vang 209.292.8426
community safe.
BAKUL PATEL
As your Chamber President I have had the pleasure of meeting these fine leaders and have
heard them educate and present their knowledge to the community. I have learned so much about the challenges they face and have also seen some great statistics on future plans. I encourage you to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem (great advice given out many times here in the Port O Call by Doug) when it comes to keeping our community safe. Examples of ways you can help is if you see something, say something. The authorities cannot respond to an issue or problem if they don’t know about it. And be aware of your surroundings: don’t make yourself or your business an easy target. Last year, the Leadership Class of 2016 did such a great job in helping the Stockton Police Department (SPD) with their P.E.A.C.E. (Police Encouragement and Community Engagement) Project. The SPD showed its appreciation with kind letters, phone calls, a plaque commemorating the project and a heartfelt thank you from Chief Jones at the graduation. It was great to see so many people, in addition to the class members, show their support to the local Police Department and help the class with the project. Thank you again to the hard working individuals of the Stockton Police Department, Stockton Fire Department, and San Joaquin County Sheriff ’s Department for your dedication to serving this community and thank you for Keeping Stockton Safe.
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Karina Meza 209.547.2770 BEA COORDINATOR Open 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 RECEPTIONIST Mandee Reiswig
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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 I Am a Police Officer I am a police officer.
DOUG WILHOIT, Proud Member of the Stockton PD 1967-1979 To the right you will see a poem that was recently posted on Facebook and it says so much about the men and women who serve in all public safety areas as depicted on our April cover. I would also include all emergency responders (paramedics, hospital staff and others) who work so hard to serve, protect, and save lives. I was proud and honored to serve as a member of the Stockton Police Department (50 years ago, I started Sep. 22, 1967) and to this day I become so very upset when I see and hear the way all these brave men and women are depicted with false narratives. Yes, they are all human and sadly mistakes happen, but to paint all with one paintbrush
I get up in the morning, just like you. I drink my coffee, just like you. I hug my spouse. I hug my kids. And I say I love you, just like youBut I never know if I’ll come home at the end of my shift. I am a police officer. I get into my squad car. I set my own self-interests aside. I put myself in danger to keep you safe. Your security is my responsibility. I protect. I serve. I’ll give my life to save yours. I am a police officer. I break up gang fights. I bust drug rings. I stop murders. Somebody has to. I get yelled at and spit on. I get called names and cussed at. I get death threats and complaints. I am a police officer.
I don’t do it for the peace of mind. I do it because I believe in the law. In justice. In peace. I love what I do. I deal with the insults. I endure the assaults. I suffer the stress. So you don’t have to. I am a police officer. I am human, just like you. I have feelings, just like you. But when I encounter violence, I bring peace. Where I meet danger, I bring safety. Where I see weakness, I bring strength. I am a police officer. I am proud to wear this badge. I am honored to protect my community. This is my calling. This is my life. I hold strong the blue line. My brothers who’ve fallen I honor each day. The sacrifice they made, we’ll never forget. This is my duty and the burden I carry. I Am a Police Officer Shared on the Law Enforcement Lifestyle Facebook Page, Brought to you by the KOVA Corporation.
I don’t do it for the pay. I don’t do it for the recognition.
is not only unfair but, I believe, immoral! All these men and women in all areas of public and medical safety deserve all of our respect, trust, help, support, understanding and most of all our combined community thanks for what they do 24/7, 365! And to that I say: 10-4!
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"All these men and women in all areas of public and medical safety deserve all of our respect, trust, help, support, understanding and most of all our combined community thanks for what they do."
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Croce & Company Admits New Shareholders
Upcoming Exhibition at the Haggin Museum CALL TO DUTY: World War Posters - Apr. 20 – Aug. 27
The Stockton accounting firm Croce & Company Accountancy Corporation is pleased to announce the admittance of two new
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the United States
shareholders: Stephanie Hudelson, CPA, and Jennifer Marchini, CPA.
entering World War I (Apr. 6, 1917) and Stockton’s commitment
Stephanie Hudelson, CPA, joined Croce & Company in 2013. She
to the war efforts on the home front during World War II, the
performs tax and accounting services for a variety of industries
Haggin Museum is pleased to be partnering with the Reading
including agriculture, construction, and nonprofit organizations. She
Public Museum to present CALL TO DUTY: World War Posters.
is a graduate of the 2016 Leadership Stockton Program.
The exhibition highlights more than 70 original World War I and
Jennifer Marchini, CPA, joined Croce & Company in 2014. She
World War II posters.
has worked with agriculture, technology, manufacturing, and
For more information visit hagginmuseum.org.
governmental, as well as nonprofit organizations.
NEW MEMBERS Automobile Machine Shop Service Perlu Advanced Auto Repair 1033 W. March Ln. Stockton, CA 95210
Employment Agencies & Consultants Mom’s Network Inc. 3591 Quail Lakes Dr,. #15 Stockton, CA 95207
Restaurants Bella Vista Cucina Italiana 110 N. El Dorado St. Stockton, CA 95202
Business Consultants GroupSync Solutions LLC 2455 Naglee Rd., #260 Tracy, CA 95304
Mattresses Sleep Number 5756 Pacific Ave., #90 Stockton, CA 95207
The Garden Bowl 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 142 Stockton, CA 95203
Day Spas Sand Dollar Organic Day Spa 2324 Grand Canal Blvd., #7 Stockton,CA 95207
Mental Health Services Aegis Treatment Centers Stockton, Lower Sacramento Clinic 8626 Lower Sacramento Rd., #41 Stockton, CA 95210
Education National University 3520 Brookside Rd. Stockton, CA 95219
Professional Recruiters Maleko Personnel 1313 Robinhood Dr., Ste. 4 Stockton, CA 95207
Senior Housing River Fountain of Lodi/Cimino Care 311 W. Turner Rd. Lodi, CA 95240 Warehouses Storage, Distribution & Transportation Trans-Hold, Inc. Bldg. 213 Luce Ave. Stockton, CA 95203
PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal, American Recycling, CalSheets, Carpenters Local Union 152, City of Stockton, Collins Electrical Company, Dorfman Pacific, Healthy Air Living, PG&E, Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., San Joaquin Council of Governments, San Joaquin County Public Works, Stockton Area Water Suppliers, Sims Metal Management, Surtec
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ON THE RISE: REBUILDING STOCKTON’S PUBLIC SAFETY by Noel Daniel
Stockton is a county seat that’s been on an economic upturn. In 2015,
community. The second pillar is Principled Policing, which is about
the city emerged from bankruptcy after 2008’s financial crisis, ending
our values and ethics, professionalism, integrity, and the reason we
a nearly seven-year recession. In this blossoming age of prosperity in
wear our badge."
the port-side city, countless updates and upgrades have occurred— especially in public safety. And it continues to improve to this day.
“If Smarter Policing is how we do our job, Principled Policing is why we do our job and what we stand for.” The most important aspect of Smarter Policing is the strategic
STOCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT In 2015, the Stockton Police Department was the first to spearhead
deployment of resources in the best spot, and during the best time, to fight crime through evidence-based practices. But the
Principled Policing, one of two pillars in a succinct and powerful
most important aspect of Principled Policing is the relationship
framework that emphasizes values and ethics, where everything they
and trust-building efforts the Department has been doing.
do as an organization relates to their overall mission. “The foundation of the pillars is strong leadership at all levels
In 2015, Stockton PD was leading Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy Training not only in Stockton but across the
and a healthy organizational culture,” said Eric Jones, Stockton
state and nation. They developed a Police Chief ’s Community
Police Chief. “The first pillar is Smarter Policing, which signifies our
Advisory Board to increase dialogue with the community and
strategic, data-driven approach to crime-fighting, and the use of
their Police Department and were focusing on the roots of
technology to leverage how we provide public safety service to our
Community Policing.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE San Joaquin County Sheriff ’s minimum-security facility was
STOCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 2015 not only saw the start of Principled Policing—it also saw the
constructed in 1949 and was originally designed to house low-level
first graduating class of firefighters since the financial crisis of 2008.
offenders, primarily inebriants that would serve their jail sentence
At that time, the average age of the firefighters was 46 to 47. Since
while working on the jail’s farm—hence the name “Honor Farm.”
then, 40 new firefighters have been hired.
The facility, while serviceable, lacks programming space and has
“It’s important to the existing firefighters that we have,” said Erik
exceeded its original design proficiencies. Additionally, the makeup
Newman, Stockton Fire Chief. “The younger fighters will get an
of offenders housed in the jail changed significantly over the course
opportunity to be mentored by the veterans and learn the tricks of
of time and at times caused the jail to become overcrowded.
the trade and get a better understanding of the fire service in general
“Because of the fact that we’ve had changes in our laws,
as well as the culture. We’re able to pass down knowledge and teach
specifically when they rewrote sections of the penal code, we do not have as many minimum security inmates as we do otherwise,” said
skillsets that might not be necessarily taught by the academy.” The goal is to build a Fire Department that reflects the
Sheriff Steve Moore. This means that many of the barracks in the
community. They’ll be doing a series of orientations in late summer
Honor Farm—namely the J, K, and L barracks—are empty.
with Stockton citizens to give them a taste of the lifestyle and how to
As of Feb. 24, however, 33.3 million dollars in funding was awarded for a new sentenced facility with medium security. That
become a firefighter. “We’re going to be going out to UOP to talk to men and women
allows them to build an entirely new facility with four housing units
that participate in athletics,” said Newman. “One of the marketing
consisting of 64 beds, bringing their total to 256.
things we’re planning to say to these students who spend four
“It also means we’ll have space for drug treatment and vocational
years in school playing sports—if they want a career that is about
training programming that we do not currently have in the facility,”
teamwork, camaraderie, and all things associated with playing
said Moore.
sports, they should look at fire service.”
There are additional plans in place for another unit that would
They also aim to have more Open Houses, with the first
be dedicated to mental health treatment and housing mentally ill
happening on Apr. 22 at Company 7 on Hammer and Alexandria,
inmates that would add an additional 32 beds.
from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees can tour the station, meet the
They also aim to see the G, H, & I barracks—which presently house female inmates who would be distributed across the facilities with the instatement of the new one—converted into a true
chief and firefighters, and sponsors will hand out smoke detectors to those who need them. “Our firefighters are men and women that come to work every
detoxification and sobering center where they would be better
day and do a good job to make our community safe and I’m very
assisted by the Health Care Services Agency.
proud of each and every one of them,” said Newman.
The county is also working with Jon Mendelson and a group called Ready to Work to provide transitional housing for the
It’s a sentiment that could easily apply to each of Stockton’s Public Safety departments.
homeless. Those who identify as homeless could come in and live there and gain job skills and work in the community. There’s also a federally-funded “Rapid Rehousing” program which provides money for a deposit and the first month’s rent to those homeless
Opposite page from left to right; Stockton Police Chief, Eric Jones; Sheriff Steve Moore and Stockton Fire Chief, Erik Newman
residents with income who qualify. “What I’m trying to do is utilize the space the county already has to assist these other parties,” said Moore.
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Community Serving Community Session
After lunch, United Way of San Joaquin County Board Chair Luis
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
Sanchez (LS ’84) and Board Chair Elect Rick Goucher talked to the
Session Sponsor: Child Abuse Prevention Council
class about all the great things United Way does for the community and thanked the class for their commitment to the community and
Charitable, nonprofit groups play an important role in our lives,
their participation in Leadership Stockton.
extending help to our community in many ways. That is why each
Next, each team then had the opportunity to share with the other
year we devote an entire day to exploring some of Stockton’s finest
members of the class their experience at each community-based
community-based organizations.
organization. They used words such as “eye-opening,” “deep respect,”
For the participants, the day began like no other. The class was divided into nine teams, each assigned to a different community-
“life changing,” “better understanding,” “amazing,” and “extremely
based organization. The eight organizations were: St. Mary’s Dining
impressed” when speaking about their time spent at the various
Hall, Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, United Cerebral Palsy,
nonprofit agencies serving our community. Kim Miller (LS ’09), Director of Administration, Women’s Center
Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, Family Resource & Referral Center/Modesto Teen Impact Center, Mary Graham Children’s
– Youth & Family Services closed out the day with an inspiring
Foundation, Women’s Center Youth & Family Services, Gospel
speech! She spoke to the class about her personal journey and her
Center Rescue Mission, and The ARC San Joaquin.
experiences in Leadership Stockton and the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association and got the class pumped up to get the work on
Once the teams arrived at their host locations each were given
their community service project started!
tours, an information session, and got right to work. After working
I would like to thank the following people for their contribution
hard all morning, the class met for a group lunch at the new Child Abuse Prevention Council office in the Newberry Building. During
to the success of this session: Lindy Turner-Hardin (LS ’01), and
lunch, the class heard from current class member Shauna Buzunis-
Shauna Buzunis-Jacob and the CAPC team for hosting the session
Jacobs, CAPC Development Director. Shauna shared the history
at their awesome facility and for providing lunch, Luis Sanchez, Rick
of the CAPC and educated the class on all the programs they offer.
Goucher, Adam Cheshire (LS ’13), Kim Miller, and to each hosting
What an amazing organization!
nonprofit who helped make the day so special. Thank you for opening your doors and sharing your mission and purpose with the class!
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Attending Board Members: Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio; Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Dr. Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group; Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin; Victor Randolph, Never Boring
Attending Ambassadors: Alicia Amador, imortgage; Carla Little, River Fountains of Lodi; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Isom Harrison, PMZ Realty; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Jenny Solari, Hedy Holmes; Katheryn Vatsula, imortgage; Kellie Ryan, Stockton Ports; Kory Ley, American Cancer Society; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Margaret Hurley, Realty Roundup; Myke Lima, Gameroom Envy; Phillip Winkler, Club Z Tutorial Services; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 – the Bull; Sandra Powell, H&R Block; Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency; Susie Bowers, Heartland Payment Systems; Tina Husman, American Cancer Society
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN State of the City 2017
Featured Speakers:
Join us for the 19th Annual State of the City sponsored by the
Mayor Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and hosted by The Port
Dr. Elizabeth Blanchard, Port of Stockton Commission Chair
of Stockton on May 18 at the Port of Stockton, Shed 20. You will
Tickets are $40, Pre-Paid Reservations only. Sponsorships are
hear great information on current issues and the future of Stockton.
still available! For more information, call the Stockton Chamber
Don’t miss the exhibits showcasing the critical and inspiring services
209.547.2770, email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org, or visit
available to you.
stocktonchamber.org/state-of-the-city.
State of the City 2017 Sponsors Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies ACE Rail American Medical Response Bank of Stockton Central Valley Business Journal Comcast Dameron Hospital - Occupational Health & Employer Services Delta Sierra Beverage Financial Center Credit Union Grupe Commercial Company Haggerty Construction, Inc. Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Humphreys University Kaiser Permanente Lodi Health Metro PCS Nelson Staffing/Nelson & Associates
Neumiller & Beardslee Port of Stockton Premier Staffing San Joaquin Building Trades Council San Joaquin County Office of Education San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) San Joaquin County WorkNet/ San Joaquin County EDA St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton Heat Sutter Gould Medical Foundation The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Visit Stockton Wells Fargo
Gold: BAC Community Bank Chevron Corporation F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Silver: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. G Force Productions Stockton East Water District Ulmer Photo Table: Downtown Stockton Alliance Lincoln Center NorCal NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) Visit Stockton As of 3/17/17
Stockton Chamber Business Awards nominations needed! It’s that time again! Nominations are now being accepted for our 32nd Annual Business Awards Luncheon held on June 1. We are currently seeking nominations for: •
Small Business Person of the Year
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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) Employer of the Year
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FRESH (Fitness Rejuvenates Employee Sustainability & Health) Employee of the Year
To learn the nomination criteria and download the nomination forms, please visit www.stocktonchamber.org/business-awards or call 209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Apr. 12. 14 PORT CALL
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efforts of the Partnership have led to the location and expansion of 420 investment projects, creating more than 75,000 new jobs. Another major recommendation of Vision 2000 centered on
years ago, when a group of local business leaders, organized by
improvement of the human resource element of our community,
Chairman Fritz Grupe, began a cooperative planning effort with
which included public safety.
the county and cities called Vision 2000 a Blueprint for the Future. The goal of Vision 2000 was to establish a county-wide
With the reduction in police staffing and other public safety costs during Stockton’s bankruptcy, crime activity increased
coordination effort to expand the economic base, reduce
significantly. In response, the Business Council provided support
unemployment, create regional growth management, improve
and assistance to the City by managing and funding a successful
human resources, and ultimately improve the quality of life in
sales tax campaign designed to make the community safer. The
our community.
tax was to be used primarily to increase police staffing and other
A regional economic development component was achieved through the establishment of the San Joaquin Partnership with a goal of leading a cooperative countywide competitive economic development partnership to attract private investment, resulting in retention and creation of new jobs. The
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public safety costs that had been significantly reduced during Stockton’s bankruptcy. Enhancing public safety improves the quality of life in our communities, thereby attracting new investment and job creation.
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LENDING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room April Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Gameroom Envy 702 W. Fremont St., Stockton, 95203 Leadership Stockton Health Care Session @ St. Joseph’s Medical Center Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m., Speaker: Mind Gate @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Event 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton 95207 Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Symposium 7:30 a.m. Topic: State of Education @ Stockton Golf & Country Club RSVP to bea@stocktonchamber.org
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Old friend. New name.
We’ve been serving our community for 65 years, but you might not have known that we are now part of Adventist Health. This spring, we will be changing our name as we strengthen the connection to the rest of our organization and add focus to our roots in whole-person community health.
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