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Leadership Stockton Works For
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CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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News Briefs
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Cover Story
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Leadership Stockton
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New Members
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Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Visit Stockton
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Events
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Calendar
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July Mixer Photos
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DON’T MISS! AUGUST NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Somerford Place 3530 Deer Park Dr., Stockton, CA 95219
SUMMER DIVERSITY MIXER Port of Stockton Commander’s House - the West Complex 1 Fyffe Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
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NETWORK4SUCCESS Meets Every Thursday Contact the Chamber for location & time: network4success@stocktonchamber.org
LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets Every 2nd Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. • Stockton Chamber Conference Room www.stocktonchamber.org
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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
Great Job Leadership Stockton Class of 2016!
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
I am so excited to share my column this month with the Leadership Stockton Class of 2016 PEACE project. For those of you that attended the installation dinner you may
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
recall how the Leadership Stockton program has helped
BAKUL PATEL
I have met some great leaders in the community, and
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. 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, Wells Fargo Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank Bob Young CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
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me so much.
it's great to read about the Class of 2016 and their accomplishments. The bar has been raised yet again and the Class of 2017 is going to have its work cut out for them. The Leadership Stockton program was developed by a forward-thinking group of Stocktonians, including our very own Douglass Wilhoit, 35 years ago and has over 820 alumni to date. The Class of 2017 is currently being interviewed and will have their first session in August. Keep your eyes open to see who made the class in next months' Port O Call. Also don’t forgot to check out the Events Section in this and last month's Port O Call to learn how your organization can take advantage of the 2016-2017 “Taking Care of Business” sponsorship program that the Chamber offers and allows you to
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428
participate in the various major events at a discounted rate. Forms and information
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
are also available online on the Stockton Chamber website. If you haven't checked out the website, I urge you to take a look—www.stocktonchamber.org.
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
In the meantime, I hope you had a safe and fun Fourth of July, and as I reflect
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
on my journey to the USA, I hope you are as proud as I am to be in this wonderful
PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS My Duong 209.292.8435 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8429 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426 BEA COORDINATOR Sophie Soth 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422
country, state, and city. This month, I noticed a number of people will take vacations away from home and I will also be traveling to London, England for two weeks. The reason I share this is I sometimes get asked, “why did you move,” and the answer is always the same… it is the land of opportunity and I am so glad we moved and even though I left my friends and family back in England, California is where I call home now. I am sorry if I missed you at the July mixer at St. Luke Catholic Elementary School. You missed out on a great time, and hopefully I will be able to catch up with you at one of the two mixers we are having in August.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT You have all either heard me say this
DOUG WILHOIT
The first Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Leadership
or read it in print over the last several
Stockton (LS) program class was organized in 1981 and soon the
years, but I firmly believe it when I say:
36th LS class will begin its year and upon graduation will join the
“If you are not part of the solution, you
aforementioned fellow LS Graduates, many still doing good work in
are part of the problem!” This really says
Stockton or if they have moved to another location have taken the
a great deal about our cover story this
same spirit of community involvement with them.
month, which shares with all of you the
The intent of the “Founders Committee” has been fulfilled with
history and all the good things the Greater Stockton Chamber of
so many of the graduates going on to work with many community
Commerce’s Leadership Stockton program has done over the years
organizations and nonprofits and yes, some even successfully ran for
with 824 graduates giving back to the community as a whole and
public office using the knowledge they gained in LS as they fulfilled
in particular to many of the wonderful and hardworking nonprofit
their duties as elected officials.
organizations in so many ways. When one gets to my age—yes, Rick and Gary, I admit it, I'm old—
As you all know, your newly installed Chamber President Bakul Patel is a graduate of the LS Program and very active in
you have the luxury of a historical perspective and I am going to
the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association. He is proud, as are
share with you the very beginnings of the Greater Stockton Chamber
Timm Quinn the Chamber LS Program Director and myself, of the
of Commerce’s Leadership Stockton program and why it has done so
outstanding hard work and dedication the 35th LS Class showed
much good and continues to do so.
with their PEACE Class Project. They have set the bar high and
Back in 1980, a group of Stocktonians traveled to Denver,
issued a challenge to the new class and others to follow to go even
Colorado where there was a program called Leadership Denver.
higher in the betterment of our entire community. You will see that
It was one of the first of its type in the country and these folks
when you read the August cover story on the Leadership Stockton
wanted to see firsthand what it was and see if something similar
Class of 2016 PEACE Project.
or improved would work here in Stockton! As a result, they came
To add to that point, we are proud of the fact that your Chamber
back and formed a “Leadership Stockton Steering Committee”
has continually partnered with many local nonprofit organizations
now known as “The Founders Committee” of which I was proud
and we are proud to have many of them as Chamber Members! As a
to be a member. That group included Stocktonians who loved
nonprofit organization ourselves we are very understanding of their
this community and wanted it to always prosper by getting other
needs and try to help when asked. I must add that that is the key, and
community members to know the entire community better and get
when nonprofits ask for assistance we are eager to help, but if not
involved. Those Stocktonians were: James Conklin, Joan Darrah,
asked, we cannot help. Just ask United Way President/CEO, Andy
Foster Fleutsch, Robert Foy, Sister Gabriel, Greenlaw “Fritz” Grupe,
Prokop how he feels of the partnership between your Chamber and
Anthony Gutierrez, Booker Guyton, Alexander Krygsmann, Ort
the nonprofits of this community.
Lofthus, Paul Perkins, Karylene Mann, Thomas Shepard, D. David
As I begin my slow ride into the sunset (June 30, 2019), I will be
Smith, and yours truly. As we all sat and discussed the best way to
able to look back at this program's success and know the community
start a Leadership Stockton Program using the Denver model, it was
is in great hands for a bright future!
first agreed upon that, unlike the Denver program, the aim here was not to educate future political candidates but to educate residents to the needs of the entire community with the goal of having them get involved in education, nonprofits, and community programs that could help the entire community both in the short and long term.
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NEWS BRIEFS Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL” in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.
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WORKS FOR
PEACE Class of 2015-16 Community Service Project By Jacqui D. Sinarle Leadership Stockton’s Class of 2016 has accomplished a great deal in the space of a year.
to encourage proper growth, the landscape’s sprinkler system was updated to accommodate new plants and trees, and new lighting was installed in the front of the building to highlight its
After deciding to focus their annual community service project
architecture and illuminate three new signs on the perimeter of the
on PEACE (Police Encouragement and Community Engagement),
property. As a finishing touch, cracks in the parking lot were filled,
classmates gave the Stockton Police Department a facelift, created a
a sealant coating was applied to the lot, and parking spaces
documentary featuring police officers, and organized a community
were re-striped.
event to bring together police officers and local residents. “PEACE had two primary goals,” explained Timm Quinn,
“Now the building looks sharp, fresh, neat, and professional,” said Leadership Stockton class member Wayne Germann, a
Leadership Stockton program director. “First, the Leadership
lieutenant with the University of the Pacific Police Department. “It
Stockton class wanted to show the Stockton Police Department
gives officers a sense of professionalism and inclusion in
that it is appreciated and respected in our community. Second,
the community.”
the class wanted to help bridge the gap between the police and the community they serve, reaching out to restore trust and respect on
Classmates performed many of the facelift tasks themselves, hiring local businesses to do the rest. “Many local businesses donated cash as well as in-kind services,”
all sides.” The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce created Leadership
noted Leadership Stockton class member Anna Sass of SASS!
Stockton 35 years ago in an effort to develop enlightened, educated
Public Relations. “Seeing members of our class, the community,
and motivated community leaders from all backgrounds and areas
and law enforcement personnel involved in this project was so
of the community. More than 820 participants have graduated
rewarding. I truly believe that PEACE has brought healing to
from the program since its inception.
hearts that needed it, encouragement and pride in a place of work,
The 2016 class raised nearly $35,000 for PEACE through donations and fundraisers like the Pins for Peace Bowling Tournament held in January. The first part of PEACE involved an aesthetic facelift to the Stockton Police Department building. More than 100 columns,
and a community that loves and supports those who put their lives on the line every day.” For the second part of PEACE, the class focused on community outreach to encourage local residents and children to interact with police officers on a personal level.
handrails, equipment cages, chains, end caps, and bollards were
In addition to supporting ongoing events, Leadership Stockton
sanded, prepped and painted, and nearly 30 plants were planted,
presented a community activity at SkyZone where more than 100
in addition to 11 Japanese maple trees. All the magnolia trees
local kids had the opportunity to play together and get acquainted
surrounding the police department building were trimmed
with law enforcement officers.
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The class also created a documentary, “Hearts of Blue: Humanity in the Line of Duty,” which explored the effects of the law enforcement profession on four Stockton police officers. The documentary premiered at the Bob Hope Theatre in July and will also be aired before Movies at the Point in August. Leadership Stockton class member John Alita, director of community services for the City of Stockton, first suggested the documentary. “In addition to doing something positive for the police force, our class also wanted to create something to
I truly believe that PEACE has brought healing to hearts that needed it, encouragement and pride in a place of work, and a community that loves and supports those who put their lives on the line every day. Anna Sass, SASS! Public Relations; LS Class of '16
contribute to a constructive dialogue between law enforcement and the community at large,” Alita explained. “The film focuses on how the job affects officers and
2016 Leadership Stockton Class Members
impacts their lives,” noted Leadership Stockton classmate Greg
Jose Alatorre, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
Bahr, a computer services systems analyst at Saint Mary’s High
John Alita, City of Stockton
School who worked with Alita and local filmmakers to
Greg Bahr, Saint Mary’s High School
produce the documentary. “It shows that officers are people
Ryan Biedermann, San Joaquin County
like you and I, but they have a very demanding and very unforgiving profession.” Alita added, “If the documentary can open a dialogue that gives
Sheriff’s Office Claire Brumley, F&M Bank Sam Cortez, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
equal voice to the challenges faced by police officers as well as
Amy Courtright, San Joaquin Delta
citizens who have justified concerns about law enforcement, we
Community College
will have accomplished our goal.”
Becky Diel, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC
Feedback for the entire PEACE project has been overwhelmingly positive. “I would like to thank the Leadership Stockton class on behalf of the entire SPD for their willingness to lift up the SPD during a very challenging time in history,” said Stockton Police
Joe Dietrich, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Felicia Estrada, El Concilio Wayne Germann, University of the Pacific Police Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Stephanie Hudelson, Croce & Company Accountancy Corporation
Chief Eric Jones. “Together, we can continue to bring public
Sean Johansen, Stockton Police Department
safety and our wonderful community into an ongoing,
Matt Kozina, Haggerty Construction, Inc.
strengthened partnership.”
Cathy Lee, Stockton East Water District Erin Lenser, Health Plan of San Joaquin Rocio Lopez, Progressive Community Church Manuel Lua, Victor Community Support Services Anna Sass, SASS! Public Relations, Inc. Nate Schloss, Smart Pay Rebecca Sem, Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry and Christopherson Gabriel Sixtos, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Brooke Stahmer, ABM Building Solutions LLC Robert Tipton, San Joaquin County Office of Education James White, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Please see the Leadership Stockton Section on Page 12 for more pictures of the PEACE Project. www.stocktonchamber.org
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LS CLASS OF 2016 PEACE PROJECT PHOTOS
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GOOD NEWS What is FDI and why is it important to communities in San Joaquin?
The San Joaquin Partnership—working with GO-Biz, the Northern California World Trade Center, Port of Stockton, and other partners
Why go to this event? First, foreign companies have invested more in the United States than any other country in the world through 2014 totaling $2.9 trillion. Secondly, California, with the world’s sixth-largest global economy,
is active in the attraction of foreign companies’ investment to locate in our communities and create new jobs. The most recent example is the San Joaquin Partnership’s
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is the most popular U.S. location for international companies and attracts more foreign direct investment than any other state. According to GO-Biz, the state’s economic development agency, top
participation at the Select USA June 19 through 21 Investment Summit for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through one-on-one meetings,
investing countries are Japan, the United Kingdom, China, and the
networking sessions, California’s exhibition booth, and
Netherlands. Foreign affiliate employment accounts for over 700,000
conference sessions.
jobs in California. With the Port of Stockton, Stockton Metro Airport, two Intermodal
Select USA is in Washington D.C. with 2,600 participants from more than 70 international markets, including companies and
Rail Services, and a network of interstate and state highways, San
business associations as well as economic development organizations
Joaquin USA is truly Northern California’s international crossroads
(EDOs) from all 50 U.S. States as well as the District of Columbia,
of commerce. Many of our farms and ranches as well as food and beverage
Puerto Rico, and Guam. Participants of the last Summit announced approximately $3.6 billion in new U.S. investments, supporting an
processors benefit from exporting to 55 nations through our port, so
estimated 7,779 U.S. jobs, according to data compiled by FDI Markets
attracting investment from foreign companies interested in accessing
through September 2015.
the 14.5 million Northern California consumers is just the other side of this two way trade highway.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton; Loretta Lee, Junior League of SJ
Attending Ambassadors: Carla Little, Villa Marche; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Funeral Home Service; Hild Haro & Corina Martinez, Premier Community Credit Union; Dominique Valencia, Walter Reed, Gustavo Arriaga & Jeremy Hixson, AFLAC; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Service; Isom Harrison, PMZ Real Estate; Marcie DelaCruz & Jamie Rodriguez, Shades of Color; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Katherine Edens, University of Pacific; Marina Narvarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Megan Mote, Haggerty Construction; Patricia Mancebo, Club Z! In-home Tutoring Services; Patty Heinemann, Creative Vision Printing CVP; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Printing;
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN
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ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought 2016
Visit Stockton has been working closely with our local
Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business
attractions to bring residents and visitors an all-inclusive attraction
people you know, then consider nominating them for this
pass fit for family fun! The mobile attraction pass saves you up
year’s prestigious ATHENA Awards. On Nov. 17, at a luncheon
to 50 percent on regular admissions to some of Stockton’s best
at Stockton Golf & Country Club, we’ll honor an outstanding
attractions like the Haggin Museum, Stockton Marina, Children’s
individual as our 2016 Stockton Chamber of Commerce ATHENA
Museum, Stockton Ports, and more. Head to StocktonPass.com to
recipient and another outstanding individual the ATHENA
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Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The deadline for
Save the date for Stockton Beer Week Brew Fest! Stockton Beer Week Brew Fest is just one month away! The event will be held at the Stockton Arena from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. with a special VIP hour from 12 p.m. -1 p.m. This new nonprofit event will be produced by Visit Stockton, Stockton Arena, and Delta Sierra Beverage and will feature beer tasting, food, music, games, home brew demonstrations, and much more. Head to stocktonbeerweek. com to purchase your tickets. Don’t forget that Beer Week will be held from Sept. 16 through 25!
These awards are presented to individuals in our community who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, demonstrate support for 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 www.StocktonChamber.org and click on the ATHENA Awards tab in the Events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.
Become a Stockton Ambassador Do you love our city? Help spread the word! The Stockton Ambassador Program is a dynamic certification program that certifies community members as Certified Tourism Ambassadors™ (or CTAs). Certification opportunities are available bi-monthly and open to the general public. Learn how you can turn every visitor encounter into a positive one—and simultaneously help to positively impact our local economy! Upcoming CTA Classes: Aug. 24, Oct. 19, Dec. 13 Sign up today and join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors! Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors. com or CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton at 209.938.1555.
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nominations is 3 p.m., Aug. 26.
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Ag Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline Aug. 12 The San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame is requesting nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders and mentors in our community. Now in its 32nd year, the Agricultural Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have contributed to agriculture and to their community in significant ways. Each year, awards are given to at least three living recipients, as well as one posthumous recipient. 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 Chamber of Commerce website, and need to be submitted by 3 p.m., Aug. 12, 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/.
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52nd Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue One of our most popular events of the year is the Industrial
Sponsors receive recognition at such events as the Industrial Technology Barbecue, State of the City, Annual Golf Tournament,
Technology Barbecue, a festive fall get together honoring new
and Annual Installation Dinner. Popular Awards programs such as
and expanding businesses in San Joaquin County. So mark your
the ATHENA Awards, Chamber Business Awards, and San Joaquin
calendars for Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. at the University Plaza
Ag Hall of Fame are also included.
Waterfront Hotel.
Advantages Available to Taking Care of
We’re proud to have the distinguished and continuing support of our founding sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC
Business Supporters Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the
Economic Development Association, and San Joaquin Partnership.
events lineup. The Chamber allows its members to wisely choose a
Their dedication to honoring those companies that enhance our
yearlong program that meets their marketing, consumer exposure,
revenue and employment base is a testimonial to the emphasis we
and community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors
place on encouraging a healthy business economy.
to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at
Various Industrial Technology Barbecue sponsorship levels are available, and if you take action now, you’ll receive maximum
a significant discount. For more information on stretching your marketing dollars
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Industrial Technology Barbecue Sponsors (as of 7/15/16) Founding Sponsors:
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC Economic Development Association, San Joaquin Partnership Platinum Sponsors: Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc., Port of Stockton, Premier Staffing Gold Sponsor: AT&T, United Way of San Joaquin County Silver Sponsors: The Herrick Corporation Stockton Steel, Proline Media, Ulmer Photo
Sign Up Now For The Most Bang For Your Event Sponsorship Buck! Taking Care of Business Program 2016-2017 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities
Somerford Place, a longstanding and respected member of the community, has worked hard to offer an uncompromising standard in Alzheimer’s and Memory Care services. WE OFFER: • An award-winning Alzheimer’s and memory care program, Bridge to Rediscovery™ • On-site licensed nursing staff 7 days a week • Assistance with personal care and medication management • Overnight respite care up to 30 days
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for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure 3530 Deer Park Drive • Stockton, CA 95219
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET Don't miss the next FRESH meeting: Thursday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room RSVP attendance to gogreen@stocktonchamber.org
Certified Green Businesses (In the photo, L-R: Aaron Allen and Hugo Hernandez with GMA Garnet, Gloria Murphy with Diamond Care Inc., Alex Munro with Hilton Stockton and Mario Supnet, Stockton Chamber of Commerce)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Going Green A famous frog once sang “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green.” His lament
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on being green is sometimes shared with the many businesses that
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the Green Team San Joaquin visits. Being a green business or going
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Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
green isn’t always easy, but it is worth it.
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The process is usually a top-down initiative and involves staff and managers alike. “We felt an obligation to do so as a California business and as part of a world renowned company that provides alternate solutions to our customers in handling their waste in
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regard to our products and sustaining the life of our products in general,” said Aaron Allen, Plant Manager of GMA Garnet in Stockton. “We thought we were already doing so well in running a green business.” And many companies are doing well. We found that most of the businesses we visit meet more than 50 percent of the required measures. However, it does take time and dedication to complete the checklist and become certified. Aaron Allen adds, “We are proud to receive this acknowledgement and to be a part of building a brighter future. We have learned a lot about all the areas which are included in being a green business not just the ones we see every day. We have come out of this more informed and the struggle and effort put into the journey is what will make it lasting.” As Aaron points out, it is a journey and the Green Team San Joaquin is here to help you through the process. For more information about becoming a green business, contact us at gogreen@stocktonchamber.org or by calling 209.292.8436.
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San Joaquin Council of Governments San Joaquin County Public Works Stockton Area Water Suppliers Sims Metal Management Surtec Valley CAN
Collaborating with communities and businesses to provide
NATURAL RESOURCES and RECYCLING SERVICES • E-waste • Beverage Containers • Tire Collections • Oil Outreach
• Landscaping • Lot Cleanup • Light Construction • And more!
WEEKLY RECYCLING PICKUPS AVAILABLE! Our purpose is to inspire, educate, and serve our local youth and communities by providing opportunities to practice a strong work ethic and environmental stewardship.
For more information (209) 292-2700 www.greatervalleycc.org The Greater Valley Conservation Corps, formally known as San Joaquin Regional Conservation Corps, is a program of the San Joaquin County Office of Education. www.stocktonchamber.org
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August Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Somerford Place, 3530 Deer Park Dr., 95219 Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Leadership Stockton Orientation 3 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Leadership Stockton Dynamics 8 a.m.-5 p.m. @ San Joaquin County Office of Education
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Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. Stockton Golf & Country Club Summer Diversity Mixer Port of Stockton, Commander’s House - the West Complex 1 Fyffe Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
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Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Derron Lee, O. D., Midtown Optometry @ Stockton Chamber Commerce Room
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Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
JULY MIXER @ ST. LUKE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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