GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.stocktonchamber.org
Vol.65 No.12
&
HEALTH
WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY
APRIL 2019
HEALTH & WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY
CONTENTS
10 DON’T MISS!
From Your President
5
APRIL NETWORKING MIXER
From Your CEO
6
5:15 - 7:15 p.m.
New Members
6
@ Family Resource and Referral Center Joan Richards Learning Village Pre-School,
News Briefs 8 Cover Story 10 Leadership Stockton
12
14
Programs and Public Policy
15
March Mixer Photos
15
Visit Stockton
16
4
5211 Barbados Cir., Stockton, CA 95210
38TH ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Events 13 Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
APR
Ribbon Cuttings 17 Calendar 18
10 a.m. @ Brookside Country Club 3603 St. Andrews Dr., Stockton, CA 95219
APR
8
NETWORK 4 SUCCESS
Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org
27 Years of Economic Excellence
FOLLOW US Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce (California) @stocktonchamberofcommerce @StknChamber Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce TOP PHOTO: Leadership Team at Dignity Health–St. Joseph's Medical Center
SAN JO AQUIN P ARTNERSHIP
Locating 435+ new/expanded projects creating more than 77,000 jobs
San Joaquin Partnership A private non-profit economic development corporation serving San Joaquin County
2800 West March Lane, Suite 470, Stockton, CA 95219-8220 • sanjoaquinusa.org • (209) 956-3380
www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019
3
Let us tell your story. MARKETING, ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS | GRAPHIC DESIGN & BRANDING | FILM & MULTIMEDIA INTERACTIVE & WEB DEVELOPMENT | SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING | CUSTOM SIGNS & FLEET GRAPHICS
MODESTO 1016 14th St., Modesto 209.526.9136
CUSTOM SIGNS 1025 Needham St., Modesto 209.593.5844
STOCKTON 445 W. Weber Ave. Ste. 124A, Stockton
neverboring.com 800.317.9136
FROM YOUR 2018 -19 PRESIDENT BY: DEITRA R. KENOLY Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
“Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group SR. VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
and appreciate until they have been depleted.” –Denis Waitley We had another great month of great Chamber events. Special thanks to those of you that participated in REXPO Rocks.
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail VICE PRESIDENT Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
DEITRA R. KENOLY
success! Also, I’d like to thank the Stockton Ports for hosting the Chamber mixer last month. It was a great networking
event… and the food was great, also!
CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Melissa Flores, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Jarrod McAnally, Big Valley Ford Lincoln Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Daniel Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
Although I was unable to attend, I hear the event was a huge
209.292.8432
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
Our focus this month is health and featured in this issue of Port O Call are stories of what’s available in our community to improve our quality of life. From hospital wellness programs to nutritionists, trainers, and spiritual advisors, good physical and mental health are key to our overall well being. If you don’t take care of yourself, how can you possibly believe that you can care for someone else? Our lives are so jammed with “things” that we forget what’s important. We forget that it starts with us. How we deal with the stresses of life, how we physically condition our bodies and mind to be the best version of ourselves. These things determine how well our families are taken care of, how well we can do our jobs, how often we can be a real blessing to someone else through small acts of kindness.
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435
Our lives are so jammed with “things” that we forget what’s important. We forget that it starts with us.
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770
I was reminded of this a few months ago. I received a call that my 54 year old brother had a stroke. I was devastated. How could this happen? He was a picture of perfect health, I thought. We learned, however that it was because of his physical and mental
PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770
preparedness (and the grace of God) he is alive today… it helped him withstand
GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136
the trauma his body went through, and to that I am forever grateful. My brother’s
ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
209.988.5800
experience is not unique. I’m sure you know someone or have heard of someone whose
PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group
209.466.9026
life was spared or quality of life improved because of their mental and physical well being. As you reflect on those individuals, think about yourself and what you can or need to do to insure you’re practicing good and healthy habits. Also, as we rapidly approach Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, don’t forget to
GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203 209.547.2770 fax 209.466.5271 schamber@stocktonchamber.org
support our local businesses. Every dollar we spend here contributes to the well being of our community. Be healthy! www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019
5
FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Applications for the 39th Greater Stockton
The first Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Stockton Program Class was organized in 1981 and now the 38th
Stockton Program are now available online Leadership Stockton Class has begun its year. Upon graduation
DOUG WILHOIT
at www.stocktonchamber.org and we
in June, they will join fellow Leadership Stockton Graduates,
would like to extend an invitation to apply
many still doing good work in Stockton, or—if they have moved
and join the upcoming class.
to another location—have taken the same spirit of community
You have all either heard me say this or
involvement with them.
read it in print over the last several years but I firmly believe in it
The intent of the “Founders Committee” has been fulfilled, with
when I say: “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the
so many of the graduates going on to work with many community
problem!” When one gets to my age (yes, Rick and Gary I admit
organizations and nonprofits. Some have even successfully run
it—old), you have the luxury of a historical perspective and I am
for public office using the knowledge they gained in Leadership
going to share with you the very beginnings of the Greater Stockton Stockton as they fulfilled their duties as elected officials. Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Stockton Program!
The Chamber, historically, has partnered with many local nonprofit
Back in 1980, a group of Stocktonians traveled to Denver, Colorado
organizations and we are proud to have many of them as Chamber
where there was a program called Leadership Denver. It was one
members! As a nonprofit organization, we are very understanding
of the first of its type in the country and these folks wanted to see
of their needs and are honored to help when asked.
firsthand what it was and see if something similar would work here
Just a reminder of two annual Chamber events coming up in April
in Stockton! As a result, they came back and formed a “Leadership
and May: First is the 38th Annual Golf Tournament, that will be
Stockton Steering Committee” or now known as “The Founders
held this year on Monday, Apr. 8 at Chamber member Brookside
Committee” of which I was proud to be a member. That group
Country Club (we are blessed to have a sold out field of 144 golfers!)
included the following Stocktonians who loved this community:
Secondly, the 21st Annual Chamber and Port of Stockton State of
James Conklin, Joan Darrah, Foster Fleutsch, Robert Foy, Sister
the City on Thursday, May 23 where you will hear Mayor Tubbs and
Gabriel, Greenlaw “Fritz” Grupe, Anthony Gutierrez, Booker
others report on the past year and plans for the future. You will also
Guyton, Alexander Krygsmann, Ort Lofthus, Paul Perkins,
be able to visit the booths of our sponsors and many of the City of
Karylene Mann, Thomas Shepard, D. David Smith, and yours truly.
Stockton departments, network with fellow Stocktonians, and enjoy
As we all sat and discussed the best way to start a Leadership
a great Papapavlo’s lunch. Keep an eye out early in April for the
Stockton Program using the Denver model, it was first agreed upon
official invitation to the State of the City. I look forward to seeing
that—unlike the Denver program—the aim here was not to educate
many of you there.
future political candidates, but to educate residents to the needs of
Remember: “If you are not part of the solution you are part of
the entire community with the goal of having them get involved in
the problem!”
education, nonprofit, and community programs that could help the entire community both in the short and long term.
NEW MEMBERS Banks Mission Bank 3121 W. March Ln., Suite 210 Stockton, CA 95219 missionbank.com
6
PORT CALL
Restaurants The Kitchen @ Stonebrier 4780 West Lane, Ste. E Stockton, CA 95210 thekitchenatsb.com
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Wilson Way 678 N. Wilson Wy. #18 Stockton, CA 95205 mountainmikes.com
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Mile Wine Company 2113 Pacific Ave., Stockton,CA 95204 milewinecompany.com
Wireless Communications SPRINT 9622 Nantucket Dr. Stockton, CA 95209 sprint.com/save
Physical Therapy Golden Bear Physical Therapy Sports Injury Center 2339 W. Hammer Ln., Ste. K Stockton, CA 95209 goldenbearpt.com
CHOOSE THE DOC FOR YOU AT EVERY TURN. We all want to make healthy choices. At Kaiser Permanente, you’ll get a wide selection of doctors to choose from. So you can find the one with the experience and the personality that best fits you and your needs. And if you ever change your needs or your mind, you can change your doctor at any time. Visit kp.org today because together we thrive.
www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019
7
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.
Stockton PACE Facility Opens in University Park
Hospice’s 40 Year Anniversary. More than 600 local community
Stockton PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
members will gather at the home of Dr. Wes and Heidi Kinzie
held their Grand Opening on Feb. 28 at their new facility on
for a delightful evening featuring a Silent and Live Auction,
the grounds of University Park, 582 E. Harding Way, Stockton.
raffle, live entertainment, a plated dinner by Greens Events,
PACE provides on-site medical and dental care, physical therapy,
drinks and dancing.
meals, and personal services such as bathing and a beauty shop.
All event proceeds will benefit the patients, families, and
Socialization activities and meals are a major component of the
programs of Community Hospice. For more information, visit
program. Transportation is provided for PACE participants.
hospiceheart.org or call the Community Hospice Foundation
Participants receive an individualized care plan to support being
at 209.578.6370.
able to live as independently as possible. Through an all-inclusive approach to care delivery, Stockton PACE will coordinate every aspect of their care—at the Stockton PACE Center, in their home, and at medical specialty locations that are part of the PACE network. For more information visit StocktonPACE.com
Community Hospice Foundation Celebrating 40 Years of Service
Art Night at the Haggin Thursday Apr. 18 Don’t miss Art Night, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 18. Be inspired by the Haggin Museum’s collection to spark your own creative expression! Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine from Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery and have fun as you create art in guided activities throughout the museum’s
The Community Hospice Foundation is pleased to host their 18th Annual Gala on Saturday, May 18, in celebration of Community
galleries. This event is designed for grownups, so leave the kiddos at home and enjoy a night out!
Improving health in our community for over 50 years MEDICAL DENTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY & SUPPORT SERVICES Community Medical Centers has been caring for the community for over 50 years. We are proud to provide our patients with the services they need to improve health and increase quality of life. 19 locations in Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Dixon, Vacaville, and Esparto
Providing low or no-cost care to Medi-Cal, Medicare, and uninsured patients
www.cmcenters.org 8
PORT CALL
•
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
(209) 636-5400
•
info@cmcenters.org
What is humankindness? Without humankindness, we’d be just another hospital.
At St. Joseph’s Medical Center we believe that quality health care begins with how kindly we treat each other. So we see patients as people, each deserving compassion and respect. We seek to understand their physical condition but also to hear their hopes and concerns. Because medicine is more effective, and more fulfilling, when delivered with humankindness. Visit StJosephsCares.org to learn more about us and our Centers of Excellence, including our award-winning Heart and Vascular Institute, our comprehensive Cancer Institute and our advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center.
&
HEALTH
WELLNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY
By Victor Randolph
H
ealth experts recommend eating a balanced diet, exercising
to serve as a forum to address questions, receive education,
regularly, and getting plenty of sleep to help ensure a long,
and share life-changing experiences. To help people determine
productive and fulfilling life. There is merit to this philosophy, but
if bariatric surgery is right for them, Dameron offers free
time is also an avenger. Several years ago, a neighbor of mine shared
monthly seminars. They will have an opportunity to meet Dr.
a few words of wisdom—as time passes, each decade of our lives
Samarkandy, learn more about this comprehensive medical
brings new health challenges for all of us. Fortunately, we live in the
approach to weight loss, and get their questions answered
San Joaquin region, where there is an abundance of highly talented
about the program and surgical options available. For more
health professionals and facilities. The following are Chamber
information or to register for a seminar, call 209.944.5550 or go
members, which excel in health care services.
to dameronhospital.org/bariatrics.
DAMERON HOSPITAL
ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER
Bariatric Weight Loss Program
120 Years of Providing High Quality, Compassionate Care
Scott Noriyoshi, Director of Marketing & Communications
Jennifer Jones, Communications Manager, explains, “Nestled
highlights the Bariatric Weight Loss Program at Dameron
in the heart of Stockton is Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical
Hospital. “For many people, trying to lose weight and keeping
Center, a not-for-profit hospital that has proudly served the
it off is extremely difficult, especially when they try to do it on
community since 1899. This year, the hospital celebrates its
their own. Because maintaining a healthy weight is so important
120th year of providing exceptional care with dignity and
to our health, seeking medical assistance can be a critical step in
human kindness to all in need. With a nationally recognized
managing their condition.”
Heart & Vascular Institute, a fully accredited Cancer Institute, a
“We offer several surgical options that include gastric bypass and
Family Birth Center equipped with a Level III NICU, advanced
gastric sleeve procedures,” said Tarig Samarkandy, MD, a lead
orthopedic care and a top-rated Emergency Department,
surgeon with the Dameron Bariatric Weight Loss Program. “My
residents need not look outside of our community to receive high
role as a surgeon is to provide patients with a tool to help them
quality, compassionate care.”
reduce their overall caloric intake. The rest of it has to do with
Jones states that St. Joseph’s Medical Center, “launched its
helping patients with the lifestyle changes and commitment to
Graduate Medical Education Program, welcoming a new
ensure the weight loss and health improvements are sustainable
generation of physicians to the Central Valley. With plans to
for the rest of their lives.”
launch 12 residency programs over the next five to seven years,
The program provides continuous support from physicians,
St. Joseph’s will train 184 doctors yearly once the program is fully
nurse practitioners, nurses, and educators to encourage healthy,
implemented, making it one of the largest and most complex
long-term weight loss. An ongoing support group meets monthly
graduate medical education programs in Northern California.
10 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Additionally, St. Joseph’s recently awarded over $250,000 in grant
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS
funding to five local community benefit organizations that provide
A Nonprofit Network of Neighborhood Health Centers
critical health and human services.”
Sarah Taft, Director of Development explains, “Community
KAISER PERMANENTE
Medical Centers, a nonprofit network of neighborhood health
Support Groups Provide Additional Layer of
centers, has been in San Joaquin County and beyond for more
Comfort for Cancer Patients
than fifty years. With an annual operating budget of $70
Chyresse Hill, Manager of PR and Media Relations, sheds light on
million and a staff of 700, CMC cares for nearly 90,000 of the
Kaiser Permanente and their support groups for cancer patients and
community’s most vulnerable patients, including low-income,
survivors. “Kaiser Permanente care teams in the Central Valley have
homeless, and seasonal agricultural workers. In addition to
been recognized for their comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach
medical, dental, and behavioral health care, CMC provides health
to cancer care—and have received prestigious accreditations from the
education, enrollment assistance, WIC, and addiction treatment
Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for
at 19 locations in San Joaquin and Solano counties.”
Breast Centers (NAPBC) for their efforts. Part of the important work
O’CONNOR WOODS
includes offering resources for patients to help support them through
Continued Care Retirement Community
their cancer journey.”
Rebecca Shelton, Marketing Director at O’Connor Woods,
“Support groups are an important component of our patients’
summarizes that “O’Connor Woods is a not-for-profit continuing
care and recovery, as it gives them a safe place to talk about their
care retirement community offering independent living, assisted
feelings and fears,” said April Spiller, LCSW, Oncology Social
living, memory care, skilled nursing, and more to the Stockton
Worker and facilitator of all but one of the groups in the Central
community and beyond. The number of Americans ages 65 and
Valley. “Support groups have been shown to improve the patient’s
older is projected to more than double by 2060. With “silver
mood and confidence, as well as their ability to cope with stress and
tsunami” approaching, we’re here to help our community
feelings of control.”
continue to find supportive independence when they want to
SOMERFORD PLACE Assisted Living Specific to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Peggy Massey, Marketing & Sales Director at Somerford Place, states that, “Somerford Place is an assisted living community home specific to Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and located
age well in a community environment, as we have since 1990. Our “Day Away” program provides respite care for caregivers, so they can go to work, or just enjoy some self-care, while they have peace-of-mind knowing that their loved one is being cared for. O’Connor Woods is proud to be part of the Stockton community.”
on two acres with beautiful outdoor space in the Brookside area
HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN
of Stockton. Three main services are offered: Adult Daycare,
Honoring Life for the Terminally Ill
Temporary Stays, and Permanent Residency. Somerford Place is a
Julissa Moreno, Multimedia Marketing Coordinator, provides an
safe and secure community home with an award winning memory
overview. “Hospice of San Joaquin’s mission is to honor life by
care program working in a group setting or with each resident
ensuring patients and their caregivers are the focus of everything
individually, striving for small successes each day to help to create a
we do. Hospice of San Joaquin’s services are provided by a team
sense of accomplishment and well-rounded balance in our residents’
of healthcare professionals who maximize comfort for a person
lives. A nursing staff is provided seven days a week for medication
who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical,
management and wellness checks, and also a full service
psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Our staff provides
beauty/barber salon for our residents.” Visit them online at
end of life care from pediatrics to geriatrics. Hospice care also
www.somerfordplacestockton.com.
provides counseling, respite care, and grief support. We are the only Hospice with a Hospice House in San Joaquin County.”
TOP PHOTO: Bariatric Weight Loss Program Medical Dir.,Tarig Samarkandy, MD with patient and team in OR at Dameron Hospital www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019 11
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton: Community Serving Community Session
Building. During lunch the class heard from Lindy Turner-
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
history of the CAPC and educated the class on all the programs
Session Sponsor: Child Abuse Prevention Council
they offer. What an amazing organization!
Charitable nonprofit groups play an important role in our lives,
After lunch new United Way of San Joaquin County President &
extending help to our community in many ways. That is why each
CEO Kristen Birtwhistle, (LS ’85) talked to the class about some
year we devote an entire day exploring some of Stockton’s finest
new and exciting changes for United Way and all they do for the
community-based organizations.
community. She also thanked the class for their commitment to
For the participants, the day began like no other. The class was divided into nine teams, each assigned to a different communitybased organization. The nine organizations were: Gospel Center Rescue Mission, Emergency Food Bank, St. Mary’s Dining Room, Family Resource & Referral Center, United Cerebral Palsy, Women’s Center Youth & Family Services, ARC San Joaquin, YMCA of San Joaquin and Community Medical Centers. Once the teams arrived at their host locations each were given tours, an information session, and got right to work. After working hard all morning the class met for a group lunch at the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) office in the Newberry
Hardin (LS ‘01), Executive Director, CAPC. Lindy shared the
the community and their participation in Leadership Stockton. Ward Downs (LS ’82) and John Britto joined the class and spoke to them about the San Joaquin Civil Grand Jury. They explained what the Civil Grand Jury is and asked the class to share the message. They are always looking for great potential new members to apply. Peter Johnson (LS ’02), Director, University of the Pacific Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development was up next. He spoke to the class about being an impact nonprofit board member and leaving your legacy. Next, each team then had the opportunity to share with the other members of the class their experience at each community-based organization. They used words such as “eye-opening,” “deep respect,” “life-changing,” “better understanding,” “amazing,” and “extremely impressed” when speaking about their time spent at the various nonprofit agencies serving our community. The class ended the day with a walk through The Lisa Project. What an eye-
Our doctors have been proud Chamber sponsors since 1982 and serving the community since 1975. We formed Brookside Optometric Group in 1998 by merging top practices in Stockton.
opening experience. If you haven’t had the chance to walk through The Lisa Project, call the CAPC and set one up.
• • S AN JOAQU
IN
I would like to thank the following
••
BEST
M I NE AZ AG
WINNER
2017
people for their contribution to the success of this session: Lindy Turner-Hardin, Shauna Buzunis-Jacob (LS ’17), and the CAPC team for hosting the session at their awesome facility and for providing lunch, Kristen Birtwhistle and the United Way Team, Ward Downs, John Britto, Peter Johnson, and to each hosting nonprofit who helped make the day so special. Thank you for opening your doors and sharing your mission and purpose with the class!
12 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
@
Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN State of the City 2019
STATE OF THE CITY 2019 SPONSORS CONTINUED
Join us for the 21st Annual State of the City sponsored by the
SILVER: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Stockton East Water District Ulmer Photo
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and hosted by The Port of Stockton on Thursday, May 23 at the Port of Stockton, Shed 20. You will hear great information on current issues and the future of Stockton. Don’t miss the exhibits showcasing the critical and inspiring services available to you.
TABLE: CALAMCO Cort Companies San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) University of the Pacific Visit Stockton
GUEST SPEAKERS:
June Tradeshow Mixer
Mayor Michael Tubbs, City of Stockton
Break out your beach wear and sign up now for our “Fun In The
Stephen Griffen, Chairman, Port of Stockton Board of Commissioners
Sun” themed, June 6 Business Showcase & Tradeshow Mixer at the
Tickets are $40, Pre-Paid Reservations Only. Lunch will be
Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd., Stockton 95207.
catered by Papapavlos Bistro & Bar. Sponsorships are still
Exhibit spaces are only $250 for Chamber Members, so sign up now
available! For more information, call the Stockton Chamber
to expose your products and services to over 300 attendees, meet local
209.547.2770, email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org, or visit
professionals, and grow your business. Exhibit spaces do sell out
stocktonchamber.org/state-of-the-city.
every year, so sign up today and please note payment must be made
STATE OF THE CITY 2019 SPONSORS (as of 3/18/19) PLATINUM: A.G. Spanos Companies Adventist Health Lodi Memorial BAC Community Bank California Water Service Co. Comcast Dameron Hospital Delta Sierra Beverage Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center Family Resource & Referral Center Financial Center Credit Union Grupe Commercial Company Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Humphreys University Kaiser Permanente Kevin Wright Productions Neumiller & Beardslee Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton Premier Staffing San Joaquin Building Trades Council San Joaquin County Office of Education San Joaquin County WorkNet/ San Joaquin County EDA San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) Stockton Kings The Record United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Visionary Home Builders of California Visit Stockton Wells Fargo GOLD: F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank Verve Networks
in order to reserve exhibit space on a first come, first paid basis. To sign up or receive more information, please visit stocktonchamber.org/tradeshows or contact Danielle Zoller at 209.292.8422 or danielle@stocktonchamber.org.
Lending in your Community
Cathy Ghan
Michael Stevens
320.7867
320.7860
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Loan Officer
Come home to Oak Valley and experience banking the way it should be – the perfect blend of personal service and technology-driven conveniences to meet your every need. Call us about your next project today!
@
Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
Judy Mitzel
Sarah Williams
343.7605
320.7852
Stockton Branch Manager
Treasury Management
www.ovcb.com Oakdale • Sonora • Modesto • Turlock Patterson • Escalon • Ripon • Stockton Manteca • Tracy • Sacramento
www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019 13
FROM THE
GOOD NEWS
Drive Until You Qualify = An Unhealthy Lifestyle
drive thru for fast food and coffee to stay awake on the road.
Due to the rapid growth of jobs in urban Silicon Valley and San
So, what is the answer to the unhealthy commuting way of life?
Francisco, the push eastward into San Joaquin County and other adjacent communities continues as new employees drive to find an affordable mortgage in lower cost suburban areas.
With today’s technology and high-speed internet, a lot of commuters can work physically anywhere. Commuters now work on ACE trains, Bay ferries, Caltrain, and BART on
The San Francisco Bay Region added 36,000 new jobs last year
their way to work. State and local officials need to provide
while median household incomes rose to an all-time high of
incentives to put jobs where affordable housing is being
$118,400. However, in the same time frame, Silicon Valley
constructed. Build more affordable housing which has office,
median home sale prices increased by $300,000 in only two
industrial and logistics land nearby.
years reaching a new level of $1.2 million in 2018. Meanwhile, overall rent in San Francisco reached as high as those new high rises of $3,690 for a one-bedroom apartment increasing by 9 percent in only 12 months while overall U.S. apartment rent dropped by 1 percent. The commuter pays the financial and physical tolls with increased vehicle maintenance, gas, parking, transit tickets along with increased snacking on the run as well as a quick
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018
Our new Governor’s solution is to restrict SB 1 transportation funds from communities that don’t meet state housing construction goals. A better solution is to allow the market to continue building by reducing regulations while providing incentives for employers to locate jobs within master planned communities or integrate housing into or near large business or industrial parks. That would be good news to commuters!
24/7 Bilingual Call Center Services Employee Reporting & Absentee Management Made Simple
SUPER LAWYERS
Employee Attendance Lines Call-Off Lines Safety Reporting Harassment Reporting Other Custom Solutions
& RISING STAR
One Dedicated Call-In Number Date & Time Stamped Instant Notifications Unique Call Confirmation Code Accurate Documentation
Super Lawyer CLIFFORD W. STEVENS
Super Lawyer LISA BLANCO JIMENEZ
Super Lawyer JAMES R. DYKE
Industries Served Manufacturing Agriculture Food Processing Automotive Warehousing And Many More . . .
Rising Star ANDY J. PINASCO
New Location 3121 W. March Lane, Suite 100 Same Contact Information 209.948.8200 | www.neumiller.com
14 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
*FREE Account Set-up for Stockton Chamber Members
877-777-6443 www.employeehotlines.com
PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Get Involved with the Chamber Workforce Programs
and companies. Through the Students WIN program,
The Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship
eligible high school students will go through the process of
Program (SCAP-SE) initiative was designed
attending a career panel, participating in a mock interview,
by the business community to allow for an
and developing a job-ready resume prior to being referred to
equitable solution to place CalWORKs clients into the San Joaquin
a potential work site. The internships and part-time positions
County workforce. SCAP-SE can help San Joaquin County businesses
will give students hands-on experience to learn proper work
fill part-time and full-time entry level positions. When hiring through
etiquette and develop valuable skills that they can transfer
SCAP-SE, businesses can reduce human resource costs by interviewing
to future careers. The Chamber is excited to partner with
candidates pre-screened for employment readiness, reduce payroll and
the Stockton Unified School District and its high schools to
benefit costs by evaluating and training SCAP-SE participants before
support our future workforce.
hiring and reduce turnover costs by hiring employees prepared for
The program will partner with many types of businesses requiring
employment through the Employment Preparation Program.
various skill levels. Job duties should include skills building,
When you need to hire hard-working, qualified, and dependable
industry-specific tasks, and general work experience and ethics.
employees, contact a SCAP-SE Coordinator at 209.547.2770.
The combination of both hard skills and soft skills will enhance
Students Workforce Internship Network
the student’s learning experience and development.
This summer, we will begin recruiting businesses
Businesses can take advantage of this opportunity by providing
to sign up to be a host site for our Students WIN
skills training while getting some extra help either through paid
program. WIN stands for Workforce Internship
part-time positions or unpaid internships. Opportunities will
Network. This exciting and new component of
be available throughout the school year. It’s a win-win for the
the BEA program further develops opportunities for students to take on
community. To learn more about this exciting new program
non-paid internship and paid part-time positions with local businesses
or to be a host site for students, contact us at bea@stocktonchamber.org or call 209.292.8436.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal, American Recycling, Big Valley Ford, Caraustar, Carpenters Local Union 152, CBC Steel Buildings, City of Stockton, Collins Electrical Co.,
Next FRESH Meeting Apr. 11 @ 9 a.m. Location TBA
Dart Container, Healthy Air Living, Holt of California, Humphreys University, Mid Valley IT, Musco Family Olive Co., PG&E, Queirolo’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., Ray Morgan Companies, San Joaquin Council of Government, San Joaquin County Public Works, SAWS, Sims Metal Management Solar Optimum Inc., Surtec, UEI, Universal Service Recycling, Van De Pol Enterprises, Zarc Recycling
MARCH NETWORKING MIXER @ STOCKTON PORTS, BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK
@
Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428
APR 2019 15
VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Support the Amgen Tour of California in Stockton on May 14
Visit Stockton Tourism Breakfast and Awards – April 30
Give your business a boost and support Stockton as we host this
Join the Visit Stockton team as we give an update on how efforts in
internationally recognized cycling event. Become a sponsor,
tourism improve the quality of life in our community by positively
attend the lifestyle festival, cheer on the riders at the starting
impacting our local economy. This annual event also honors local
line, and watch them race by as they loop around Downtown
businesses and individuals who make a difference through their
Stockton. Learn more at amgenTOCstockton.com. Questions:
daily efforts. Tickets are only $25 each or $200 for a reserved table
tim@visitstockton.org or 209.938.1556
of eight. Purchase online at visitstockton.us/tourismbreakfast or
Get Your San Joaquin County Farm Guide Spring is in the air, which means
call 209.938.1555. 2019 HONOREES:
local farm stands and markets are
Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year: Kelly Howard, SMG Stockton
beginning to showcase the best
Sports Partner of the Year: Delta Windjammers Disc Golf Club
they have to offer. Plan your fresh
Visit Stockton Partner of the Year: 105.9 The Bull (KSTN)
fruit and vegetable shopping as well as your u-pick adventures using the San Joaquin County Farm Guide and Map. Drop by the Visit Stockton Office in Downtown Stockton and pick one up today or go online now to SanJoaquinFarms.com for an electronic version.
Drive Traffic to Your Business With the Stockton Savings Pass Join other local eateries, professional services, and attractions by becoming part of the Stockton Savings Pass. This is a FREE advertising opportunity for businesses. Customers are signing up for the pass daily and using available deals and discounts across the city. Learn more by emailing robyn@visitstockton.org or calling 209.636.4348.
16 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
@
Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board of Directors: David Kamins, Mid Valley IT; Dr. Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin; Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance
Attending Ambassadors: Bruce Adams, Stockton Chorale; Carla Little, River Fountain of Lodi; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chris Grant, 105.9 the Bull; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Jan Adams, Stockton Chorale; Katherine Edens, Edens Events; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Margaret Hurley, College Real Estate; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 the Bull; Victor Randolph, Never Boring
The Bone Store
ATWENTY3 Digital Media Studio 2222 Grand Canal Blvd., Ste. 11, Stockton, CA 95207
1547 E March Ln., Stockton, CA 95210
Stockton PACE 582 E Harding Way, Stockton, CA 95204
www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019 17
CALENDAR APRIL 2019
4
New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
4
April Networking Mixer 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ Family Resource and Referral Center Joan Richards Learning Village Pre-School, 5211 Barbados Cir., Stockton, CA 95210
8 9
Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
9
Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
10
Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 - 10:15 a.m. @ Location TBA
11
FRESH Meeting 9 - 10:15 a.m. @ Location TBA
12
GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
12 17
18 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
38th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament 10 a.m. @ Brookside Country Club 3603 St. Andrews Dr., Stockton, CA 95219
Leadership Stockton Health Care Session 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ St. Joseph’s Medical Center Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
17
Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Central Valley Physical Therapy @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room RSVP to joe@stocktonchamber.org
25
Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
HELPING YOU FIND THE BEST CHILD CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN 209-948-1553 or www.FRRCSJ.ORG Referrals to:
Quality Licensed Child Care Homes Preschool and Child Care Centers After School Programs
Teen IMPACT Center
Joan Richards Learning Village 209-461-2750
Celebrating 4 years in San Joaquin County
Call 2-1-1 or Text 898211 -Housing/Shelter
-Food
-Healthcare
-Legal Services
-Counseling
-Available 24/7
725 N El Dorado St, Stockton 209-461-2910
-Computer Lab -Recording Studio -Art studio -Climbing Wall -Weekly activities for Teens -Available to rent for day/evening events
ENROLLING NOW! (eligibility requirements)
5211 Barbados Circle, Stockton -Nutritious meals -Year around Preschool -Full and Part day classes for 3-5yrs www.stocktonchamber.org
APR 2019 19
LIVE WITHOUT LIMITS
DAMERON HOSPITAL’S BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
EXCELLENCE IN WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Sign up for a free monthly seminar: 209-944-5550 | Dameronhospital.org