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HIGHER EDUCATION The Sky's the Limit
Vol.65 No.4
AUGUST 2018
HIGHER EDUCATION
THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
CONTENTS
DON’T MISS!
From Your President
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From Your CEO
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Leadership Stockton
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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Cover Story 10 Visit Stockton
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News Briefs 14 Programs and Public Policy
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July Mixer Photos
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New Members
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Events 17 Calendar 18
AUGUST NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. @ Sleep Number Store 5756 Pacific Ave. #90
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SUMMER DIVERSITY MIXER 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. @ Port of Stockton, Albert Lindley House 1 Fyffe Ave.
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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org
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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.
This is my first full month as your Greater Stockton Chamber
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group SR. VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
of Commerce President, and we’re off to a busy season. August means back to school, and that’s why this month’s Port O Call focus is education.
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail
In June, I was fortunate to attend the reception for the new
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
Superintendent for Stockton Unified School District, John Deasy, a man with big vision and great ideas on how to move the school
district forward. A welcome addition to our community! I wish him great success. As our children go back to school, we as parents (or as in my case, grandparent) are
CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Waterloo Morada Fire District F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC Jim Johnson, SMG Stockton David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County 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
reminded of the importance of a quality education. To have great leadership in our
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
prepares students for future employment with our local business community. To find out
209.292.8432
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
teachers and school administration is a valuable asset, and will make a big difference in the lives of our youth, which will show in the contributions they make in the future. To quote Malcolm X, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Let’s do our part to insure our children are ready! The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce does a great job bringing academia and business together through the Business Education Alliance (BEA), a program that more about this program and how you can help, please contact BEA Coordinator Mario Supnet at 209.547.2770 or e-mail him at bea@stocktonchamber.org.
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 Ana Alfaro 209.292.8426 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422
This year, the Chamber is also dedicated to relaunching its Doing Business with Local Business initiative, and I encourage you to spend your dollars locally. For every dollar
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427
you spend with a local business, 68 cents stay right here. This allows our businesses to add
OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770
jobs, additional services, and contributes greatly to our overall economic health.
PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
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PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group
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To give you some ideas on where to start, August is back-to-school – whether you need school supplies, clothing, tutoring services, etc., our community offers a wide range of products and services to meet your needs. Welcome to our newest chamber members. You can find a listing of them here in the magazine on page 16. Remember to do business with local businesses! In closing, CONGRATULATIONS to our fine city for being named ALL AMERICA CITY, once again!
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT
DOUG WILHOIT
All of us here at your Chamber hope
the folks who live farther down the Valley, like Fresno or Bakersfield,
you had a wonderful Independence Day
who have, in most cases, the same daytime temperatures as we do, but
celebration with family and friends!
do not have soothing Delta breezes. For example, both our daytime
Fireworks and grilled food make it fun, but
temperatures are maybe 102. By 10 p.m., our temperature will be in
also taking time to reflect on how lucky
the high 60’s to mid 70’s, and theirs are still in the high 80’s to low 90’s,
we are to be living in the United States of
and that's as good as it is going to get. My dad gave me a saying many
America with so many freedoms, protected
years ago, “I complained when I had no shoes, until I saw a man with
by the sacrifices of so many since the
no feet.” Some complain about the heat—it is summer, you know—but
founding of this country! It is all of us who live, work, play and pray day in and day out in a law-abiding, personally responsible and legal way that is the foundation of this country.
believe me, it could be worse! We live in a wonderful part of California and our Nation, and hopefully not only will we understand that, but herald it to all.
Hopefully, many of you were able to attend the 4th of July parade
Promoting the virtues of our community and working as one
held in downtown Stockton, and many thanks to Linda Vasquez and
to improve upon what is not so virtuous! Standing back and
The United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County who worked so
complaining like the man with no shoes is not the way to improve
hard to present this fine event!
our community, stepping to the plate and educating ourselves on the
On that note and on reflection, it is so sad to see the rancor and acrimony taking place now in OUR COUNTRY and it has to stop! William James, an American philosopher and psychologist born in New York City in 1842, said it best: “The deadliest enemies of nations
issues and needed improvement is. All of us should roll up our sleeves and join hands as one to improve the lives of all our fellow citizens! As you can see from this month’s Port O Call cover, we are heralding education as students prepare to start a new school year.
are not their foreign foes; they always dwell within their borders.
We all know that education is so important for all citizens, for it
And from these internal enemies, civilization is always in need of
is through education one can move closer to his or her dreams and
being saved. A nation blessed above all nations is she in whom the
God-given potential. Sometime between 384-322 B.C. Aristotle
CIVIC GENIUS OF THE PEOPLE does the saving day by day, by
said, “Educated men [women] are as much superior to uneducated
acts without external picturesqueness; by speaking, writing, VOTING
men [women] as the living are to the dead.” And between A.D.
reasonably; by smiting corruption swiftly by good temper between
46-120, Plutarch stated, “The very spring and root of honesty and
parties; by the people knowing true men when they see them, and
virtue lie in a good education.” These early philosophers had it
preferring them as leaders to rabid partisans and empty quacks.”
right, and what they felt and taught is as true today as it was then!
My purpose of emphasizing some words in the quote by Mr. James
With that in mind, since the beginning of your Greater Stockton
is that we as citizens have an absolute duty and responsibility to
Chamber of Commerce in 1901, the importance of education in
educate ourselves on the issues and candidates before us, and then
our community has been at the forefront of the mission of the
go to the polls armed with knowledge and conviction to make sure
Chamber. Not only to prepare students for the workplace, but also
those who WE elect to represent us do so with US in mind, and not
to instill honesty and virtue!
their own little self-serving “beltway” world. The dismal number of
Your Chamber, through its Business Education Alliance (BEA)
CITIZENS who voted in this last primary and past elections (thanks
and our entire membership, works closely with the school districts
to you who did vote) is an embarrassment, and I would hope that
of San Joaquin County to make sure they prepare their students
each of you right now makes a commitment to study the issues, the
for the future. In the times we live in, the task is not easy. But by
candidates, and then vote not only in November 2018, but every
working together, we can and will succeed. Join us in making the future bright for you, your family, and this
election thereafter. Hope you are all enjoying your summer and yes, as is always the
community by being or becoming an ACTIVE member of your
case, we have had some pleasant and some very hot days. But consider Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Class of 2018 IMPACT Project Congratulations again to the Leadership Stockton Class of 2018 for all your hard work and dedication to making Stockton a better
Teen Impact Center The primary focus for the Teen Center was to restore a nonfunctioning bowling alley by repairing the alley and installing new 40-
place to live! Your yearlong Project Impact at the Children’s Museum inch TVs and enhancing the computer system. As the bowling alley is a of Stockton and the Teen Impact Center was a great example for the
primary source of funding for the Center, this was a critical need.
community to show what a group of people can get accomplished
In addition to restoring the bowling alley, Leadership Stockton 2018:
when they work together. The Class of 2018 was recognized for their
•
Provided new flooring, mirrors, and paint for the dance room
great work Thursday, June 14th at the Leadership Stockton Class of
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Provided new flooring, new paint, two new gaming consoles,
2018 Graduation Dinner.
two 50-inch television sets, new stands and new cabinets for
Project Impact Summary:
the game room
With an emphasis on youth in Stockton, the Leadership
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Provided new flooring and renovation of the kitchen/snack
Stockton Class of 2018 took on two projects this year: renovation
bar area
of the Gary and Janice Podesto Impact Teen Center and the
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Upgraded the WiFi system and made it accessible throughout
Children’s Museum of Stockton. Combining to make Project
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Established an ongoing “minternship” scholarship fund,
IMPACT (Improve, Mentor, Promote, Advance our Children &
including work shadowing and college tours
Teens). Both places needed renovation, and Leadership Stockton stepped up to the challenge!
Children’s Museum •
Painted and restored the three iconic toy soldiers outside the Museum
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Purchased and installed 80 cubic yards of fresh bark for the playground
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Painted patio tables and spruced up the playground area
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATES:
Ricardo Aguilar, San Joaquin Delta College Johanna Bakmas, University of the Pacific Brandie Brunni, San Joaquin County Office of Education Annie Cunial, San Joaquin County Office of Education Melissa Flores, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Mark Hall, Value Products, Inc. Keiland Henderson, City of Stockton KiIngersol, Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson Dot Lofstrom Chad Marcigan, F&M Bank Steven McCarty, San Joaquin Delta College Sonia Muniz, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Carrie Natividad, LDA Partners Roy Park, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Le Phan, San Joaquin Delta College Tiffany Phovixay, Family Resource and Referral Center Richard Rodriguez, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Ezra Salas, ITT Technical Institute Ezra Salomon, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Mario Supnet, Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Armando Valerio, San Joaquin County Public Health Service Zoila Vigil, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
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Venture-Backed Technology Company Katerra Expands in Tracy
FROM THE
GOOD NEWS
As impressive as the investment and jobs coming to San Joaquin
A continuing trend of technology companies disrupting old business
County, the Katerra board leadership has at one time been CEO of
models–like Amazon and Tesla–are finding San Joaquin County as the
Flextronics, CEO of Schlumberger Limited, Chief Strategy Officer
ideal location to serve the growing Northern California megaregion.
of Foxconn, Founding Partner of SoftBack Investment Advisers,
Katerra is the next company to follow this trend. “Establishing a manufacturing presence in the Central Valley made sense to efficiently
and a Co-Founder of Silver Lake–a private equity firm. A lot of teamwork goes into winning each deal. In this case, the San
serve the West Coast market while gaining access to talent to operate
Joaquin Partnership and its countywide team of economic developers
advanced robotic equipment,” said Michael Marks, chairman and
provided available building and site locations that matched Katerra’s
co-founder of Katerra. “We’re excited to be adding jobs to California’s
criteria. Incentives were presented along with a full labor profile of the
economy as we apply technology to deliver high-quality buildings faster.” workforce and wage rates. And not to forget, the GO-Biz committee Katerra’s mission is to change the building construction industry by optimizing every aspect of building design, materials supply, and
approval of $10 million in CA Competes Tax Credits. Attraction of modern jobs is key to the future of prosperous
construction. The company will invest $55 million and create more than
growth. The benefit creates a demand for a more skilled labor force
500 jobs. Founded in 2015, Katerra raised an $865 million round of
that will receive higher wages.
financing in January, led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund along with Foxconn and DFJ. Currently, it has a $1 billion backlog of building projects.
Katerra’s decision to select the City of Tracy is a great example that San Joaquin, USA is on the right track.
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HIGHER The Sky's EDUCATION
Y
ears ago, a college degree was considered an option to strive
for, but not as vital for many jobs. Fast forward to today and
the Limit by Victor Randolph
program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) that provides academic and social support for students at 40 school sites. Offered
higher education is more important than ever. Academia enriches
to students from elementary school through high school, AVID uses
students with a wealth of knowledge. More importantly, a college
research-based strategies and curriculum to prepare students for
degree opens sought-after career doors. It is scarce to find a job
college and careers, especially students traditionally underrepresented
listing or a career which does not require an advanced degree. But,
in higher education.
the first step is preparing high school students for studies at our local colleges and universities.
SJCOE along with Stockton Unified School District Prepares Students for College Education in San Joaquin County is all about preparing children
San Joaquin Delta College Offers Traditional & Vocational Programs With over 100 career and degree certificate programs, Delta College is the top destination for students in California's Central Valley wishing to learn a new trade, upgrade their skills, or earn transfer
for a bright, productive future. Educators in our county begin this
units to four-year colleges and universities. Their commitment
journey long before the first day of school. The path to college and a
to innovative, high-quality education provides students with the
career begins even before a child is born. Brain development from
knowledge, experience and training necessary for 21st century
birth to age 5 is crucial to a child's success in school and life. One
careers. Each year at Delta, they are proud to meet and exceed the
example of how children are being prepared in this crucial stage in
needs of over 20,000 students in over 70 different fields of study. Delta
their lives is Head Start of San Joaquin, a partnership between the
propels students into prestigious four-year institutions, often within
SJCOE, Stockton Unified School District, Child Abuse Prevention
the University of California and Cal State school systems.
Council, and Creative Childcare, Inc. K-12 education in San Joaquin County has seen an increased
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, California's official body of school accreditation, Delta proudly
focus on preparing students for college and 21st century careers.
upholds the highest level of academic standards at the community
It is reflected in more ways than the California State Standards
college level. Taken together, their track record of educational
taught in our schools. Our county's largest school district, Stockton
excellence, spirited community engagement, and career-minded
Unified, has implemented programs and scholarships to assist
curricula are all in service of one goal: preparing students for
students with preparing for college. One example is its AVID
future success.
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CSU Stanislaus Features a Stockton Center and Has a Partnership with San Joaquin Delta College Since opening in 1960, Stanislaus State has been committed to providing access to public higher education in San Joaquin County, a philosophy that has led them to maintain a physical
of the workplace. Non-degree professional development courses and certificates provide targeted, up-to-date training, allowing anyone to upgrade their skills in the specific areas they need to grow in their careers or enrich their personal lives. University College at University of the Pacific is committed
presence in Stockton since 1974. More than 10,000 students have
to offering these educational opportunities for working
attended classes at the Stanislaus State Stockton Center while
professionals, with a wide variety of programs to choose from.
working on their college degrees, and that number is poised to
They offer flexible online courses and certificates, so you can
increase dramatically with their new partnership with San Joaquin
work and still have time to spend with family and friends, while
Delta College, which will allow many more students to obtain a
getting an education on your schedule. For students who want
bachelor's degree without ever leaving Stockton.
more, they also offer degree completion programs designed to
Stan State continues to work toward expanding the number of four-year programs that can be completed entirely in Stockton. In addition, Stan State is committed to the services, activities and other resources that will
accommodate working adults. Some employers will even pay for your education as part of your benefits. Visit their website to see programs they offer to help you with
help create a fulfilling college experience for the Stockton Center students.
your career: go.pacific.edu/UniversityCollege.
Higher Education is Within Reach at Humphreys University
MBA Programs at CSU Stanislaus Ready to advance your career? Consider a Master of Business
Since its founding in downtown Stockton in 1896, Humphreys
Administration (MBA) degree! Earning an MBA provides you
University has believed that any sound academic program must first
with a 20% higher salary, and the tools for strategic planning
be concerned with meeting the educational needs of the individual
and leadership skills to advance your organization’s profitability.
students, and second, with ensuring the program contains elements of
Stanislaus State offers an Executive MBA in an accelerated
general and career or professional education. Humphreys is a non-
15-month program, with Saturday classes in a hybrid format. The
profit and private university, accredited by the WASC Senior College
program rotates between Stockton, Turlock/Modesto
and University Commission (WSCUC). Humphreys provides an
and Tracy, targeting professionals with five
experience that is second to none, staying true to the purpose of private
years of management experience.
education. Bachelor programs will augment program-specific training
Professionals pursue an
and skills. Graduate programs will transform students into effective and
MBA to plan for a new
transformational leaders.
business, or prepare for the next step
Humphreys serves the unique needs of students of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Offering financial aid, student support services, and academic and career counseling. Humphreys University ensures your higher education goals are within reach.
Professional Development with University College at UOP Rapid changes in our economy and technology require employees to continually enhance their skills, remain competitive in the job market and contribute to the success of the organizations they work for. While a college degree can provide valuable education and training, workers often need to acquire new skills to adapt to the ever-changing demands
in their career. An AACSB accreditation provides a quality education from the top 5% of business schools worldwide. Stanislaus State, College of Business Administration, offers three competitively priced AACSB accredited MBA programs. They offer an evening program, fully online program, and executive program in an accelerated format with Saturday classes. Contact Katrina Kidd, Director, kkidd@csustan.edu; www.csustan.edu/mbaprograms “Let us never be betrayed into saying we have finished our education, because that would mean we had stopped growing.” – Julia H. Gulliver.
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE State Fair Thank You
Stockton Arts Week (October 12-21)
For 17 days in July (the 13th through the 29th), volunteers from
Become a part of Stockton Arts Week by creating an event,
throughout the
collaborating with other types of artists (dancers and painters,
county staffed the
musicians and sculptors, etc.), encouraging your business/
2018 San Joaquin
organization to host or sponsor an event for artists, or teach a class to
County Exhibit
share your talents with others. The ideas are endless. Contact us for
at the California
some inspiration and connections with resources. Learn more at
State Fair.
StocktonArtsWeek.com. Questions: robyn@visitstockton.org
Visit Stockton
or 209.636.4348.
appreciates the support shown by our community as we embarked on this new endeavor. Special thanks to those volunteers who took the time to staff the exhibit and share their love of our county with fair goers. If you are interested in being a part of the exhibit next year, please email robyn@visitstockton.org or call 209.636.4348.
Stockton Savings Pass Take advantage of a free advertising opportunity by becoming a part of the Stockton Savings Pass. Create one-time and recurring deals to encourage new and repeat traffic to your business. This mobile coupon book for visitors and residents also features the opportunity for your business to make a commission on passes you sell. Check out StocktonSavingsPass.com. Questions: robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348.
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CVCB Announces North Valley Team Leader James M. Ford, President and
Toni Taboada
The award was given for DeMartino’s leadership in developing zero-emission, all-electric bus transportation in the City of Stockton.
Chief Executive Officer of Central
“Despite our very impressive record of emissions reductions with
Valley Community Bank, is pleased
our existing fleets, we have been eagerly stepping into the next
to announce the promotion of new
arena of 100% zero-emission bus (ZEB) technology, in alignment
Community Banking Team Leader for
with our Governor’s vision for the state,” said DeMartino, as she
the North Valley region: Toni Taboada,
accepted the award. “I am proud to say RTD is one of the first
Vice President, Community Banking
agencies to deploy zero-emission, all-electric buses. We currently
North Valley Team Leader. “We are pleased to have Toni lead the North Valley Community Banking teams. [She possesses] extensive experience in banking, knowledge of her region, proven management and customer relationship skills that will support our growing customer base, and will assist in expanding our company’s presence.” said James M. Ford, President and CEO of Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley
operate one of the largest electric bus fleets in the state, and we recently opened the first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor in the nation, right here in Stockton. Our Board and our Mayor signed a commitment to have an all-electric bus fleet in Stockton by 2025. We are committed to moving forward with bus manufacturers, funding partners, and utility providers to ensure we can make the goal of 100% zero emissions a reality.” DeMartino received the award at a banquet held at the Dante Club of Sacramento on Saturday, June 2. She was joined by family,
Community Bank. With nearly 40 years of banking and lending experience,
friends, and RTD employees.
Toni Taboada previously served as Vice President, Branch Manager of the Stockton and Tracy offices. In her new role as Community Banking North Valley Team Leader, which encompasses San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties, Taboada is responsible for overseeing the Stockton, Lodi, Modesto and Merced offices, in addition to continuing to serve as Branch Manager of the Stockton office. Taboada can be reached at 209.644.7815.
Stocktonian Michael P. Duffy will be honored with the 2018 Goodwill Helping Hands Award at an Evening of Good Will event on Thursday, September 13 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. “The Goodwill Foundation Board of Directors selected Michael Duffy as this year’s recipient because of his broadbased commitment and dedication to the betterment of San
RTD CEO Donna DeMartino Wins Public Official of the Year Award from Sierra Club Chief Executive Officer Donna
Joaquin County, and his support and involvement of non-profit organizations especially dedicated to children, families and literacy. Michael’s service to boards and committees throughout the community is extensive and diverse, and we are so pleased to
DeMartino, of San Joaquin Regional Transit
recognize him publicly,” said Denise Ost, President of Goodwill
District (RTD), was recognized as the
Foundation and Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley, Inc.
Outstanding Public Official of the Year by
Most notably, Duffy is responsible for developing and building
the Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter.
the first financial institution in the Airport Way/Charter Way
Donna DeMartino
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Michael P. Duffy Honored with Goodwill Helping Hands Award
corridor of South Stockton.
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET This summer, we will begin recruiting businesses to sign
careers. The Chamber is excited to partner with Stockton
up to be a host site for our Students WIN program. WIN
Unified School District and its high schools to support our
stands for Workforce Internship Network. This exciting
future workforce.
and new component of the BEA program further develops opportunities for students to take on
The program will partner with many types of businesses requiring various skill levels. Job
non-paid internship and paid part-
duties should include skills building, industry-
time positions with local businesses
specific tasks, and general work experience and
and companies. Through the
ethics. The combination of both hard skills and
Students WIN program, eligible high
soft skills will enhance the student’s learning
school students will go through the
experience and development.
process of attending a career panel,
Businesses can take advantage of this opportunity
participating in a mock interview,
by providing skills training, while getting some
and will develop a job-ready resume
extra help either through paid part-time positions or
prior to being referred to a potential work site. The internships and part-time positions will give students hands-on experience to learn proper work etiquette and to develop valuable skills they can transfer to future
unpaid internships. Opportunities will be available throughout the school year. It’s a win-win for the community. To learn more about this exciting new program or to be a host site for students, contact us at bea@stocktonchamber.org or call 209.292.8436.
Next FRESH Meeting Thurs. Aug 9 from 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 209 Furniture
Healthy Air Living
ABC NorCal
Holt of California
American Recycling
Humphreys University
Sims Metal Management
Caraustar
Musco Family Olive Co.
Solar Optimum, Inc.
Carpenters Local
PG&E
Surtec
Queirolo’s Heating &
UEI
Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Dorfman Pacific
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Air Conditioning, Inc.
San Joaquin County Public Works
Universal Service Recycling
San Joaquin Council of Governments
Mario Supnet: bea@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8436
www.stocktonchamber.org
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JULY BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER @ FRISBEE-WARREN & CARROLL
NEW MEMBERS Restaurants Woodbridge Crossing 18939 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge, CA 95258 Non-profit Stockton Impact Corps 110 N. San Joaquin St. #215, Stockton, CA 95202 Media Design and Production AR Design P.O. Box 4082 Incline Village, NV 89450 Real Estate The Home Brokerage 400 E. Kettleman Ln. #20, Stockton, CA 95203
Food Services Valley Meal Prep 1019 E March Ln., Ste. D, Stockton, CA 95210 222 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95354 Financial & Insurance Services New York Life Stockton GO 3255 W. March Ln. Ste. #300, Stockton, CA 95219 Towing & Storage Anderson’s Towing 2051 West Ln., Stockton, CA 95205
Merchant Bank Card Accounts C&H Financial Services, Inc. 1949 W. Kettleman Ln. Ste. 100, Lodi, CA 95242
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Past President: Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Attending Board of Directors: Loretta Lee, Junior League of S.J. Attending Ambassadors: Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chris Grant, 105.9 The Bull; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty Inc./Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Isom Harrison, PMZ; Julie Damron, Stockton Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center; Michelle Burgad, Sandler Partners; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Victor Randolph, Never Boring
UNCLE Credit Union
Sass! Public Relations, Inc.
167 N. Hunter St., Stockton, CA 95202
628 Lincoln Center, Stockton, CA 95207
Stockton Sailing Club 4980 Buckley Cove Way, Stockton, CA 95219
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Ag Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline Aug. 10 The San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame is requesting nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders and mentors in our community. Now in its 34th year, the Agricultural Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have contributed to agriculture, and to their community, in significant ways. All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their photographs and biographies on display at the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park, and in the lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center. They are also listed on the Chamber website on the Ag Hall of Fame page. Nomination forms are available from the Greater Stockton
Taking Care of Business Program 2018-2019 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming year. Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the events line up. Package prices enable sponsors to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at a significant savings. For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through Taking Care of Business visit stocktonchamber.org/taking-care-of-business/, contact Timm Quinn, Events Director, at 209.292.8423, or e-mail to tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
Chamber of Commerce website, and need to be submitted by 3 p.m. Fri., Aug. 10, in order to be considered. For a nomination form or more information, please call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423, or visit stocktonchamber.org/ag-hall-of-fame/.
ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought 2018 Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business people you know, then consider nominating them for one of this year’s prestigious ATHENA Awards. On Nov. 15, at a luncheon at Stockton Golf & Country Club, we’ll honor an outstanding individual as our 2018 Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, and another outstanding individual as the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., Aug. 23rd. These awards are presented to individuals in our community who strive toward the highest
One of our most popular events of the year is the Industrial Technology Barbecue, a festive fall get together honoring new and expanding businesses in San Joaquin County. So mark your calendars for Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel. We’re proud to have the distinguished and continuing support of our founding sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC Economic Development Association, and San Joaquin Partnership. Their dedication to honoring those companies that enhance our revenue and employment base is a testimonial to the emphasis we place on encouraging a healthy business economy. Sponsorship Opportunities are still available.
54TH ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE SPONSORS (as of 7/24/18)
levels of professional accomplishment, excel
FOUNDING SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSOR
in their chosen fields, demonstrate support for
Greater Stockton Chamber
AT&T
the advancement of business and professional women, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and open paths so that others may follow. For more information and to download a nomination form visit stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards/. Or call 209.547.2770.
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54th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue
Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
of Commerce Pacific Gas & Electric Company
SILVER SPONSORS
SJC Economic Development
DiBuduo & DeFendis
Association
Insurance Agency
San Joaquin Partnership
Proline Media Roland Construction, Inc.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Stockton East Water District
Dameron Hospital
Ulmer Photo
Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc.
Visit Stockton
Griffin Soil Group Premier Staffing
VIP SPONSOR
San Joaquin Delta College
City of Tracy
www.stocktonchamber.org
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CALENDAR AUGUST 2018
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Leadership Stockton Orientation 1 – 3 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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FRESH Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Dynamics 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ San Joaquin County Office of Education Liaison Committee Meeting 8 – 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Ambassador Meeting 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room Guest Speaker: America Waffle
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Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Summer Diversity Mixer 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. @ Port of Stockton, Albert Lindley House 1 Fyffe Avenue, 95203
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
August Networking Mixer 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. @ Sleep Number Store 5756 Pacific Ave. #90, Stockton, CA 95207
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
www.stocktonchamber.org
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ONE UNIVERSITY, TWO LOCATIONS Our campuses in Turlock and Stockton are changing student lives and shaping the Central Valley.
csustan.edu
We are proud to partner with San Joaquin Delta College to provide seamless pathways to public higher education in Stockton through the Warriors on the Way program.