GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol.65 No.8
www.stocktonchamber.org
DECEMBER 2018
Local 'TIS THE SEASON
TO THINK
'TIS THE SEASON TO THINK LOCAL
CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO
DON’T MISS! 5
WINTER DIVERSITY MIXER
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5 - 7 p.m.
News Briefs 8 November Networking Mixer Photos 8 Cover Story 10 Programs and Public Policy
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Ribbon Cutting 12 Visit Stockton
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Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Leadership Stockton
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New Members
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Events 16 Calendar 18
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The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203 Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots
REFRESHMENTS WITH THE RECYCLERS 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N Ashley Ln., Stockton, CA 95215 Register today at greenteamsanjoaquin.com
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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.
TIS THE SEASON
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group SR. VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
…TO SHOP! It’s that time of year when we all head out to find the latest gadgets, toys, clothing items, etc. in hopes of putting big smiles
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
is as important as ever before. Our local businesses need our support. It’s what makes our economy thrive. So do your part,
whether it’s merchandise or services… shop local!
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 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 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
on our loved ones faces. It is also the time where shopping local
…TO GIVE! Luke 3:10-11 “What should we do then?” the crowd asked. 11 John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” There are those in our community who are less fortunate. Whether it's a warm coat, a hot meal, shelter, monetary help, or a listening ear, I encourage each of you to give. To know
209.292.8432
that you’ve made someone’s load lighter, if even only for a day, is all worth it. There
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428
are a number of local nonprofits in our community ready to receive and distribute.
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
…TO BE THANKFUL! This is a big one. Every day I’m thankful that God allowed me to see another day. I’m also thankful for my family and friends, my health, and my business relationships.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
What are you thankful for? It is important to take time each day and reflect on how
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433
blessed you truly are. Note: money has nothing to do with it!
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
CONGRATULATIONS to Chamber board members Erin Guy Castillo on your
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429
Falls, SD. Both are very well deserved!
BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436
Merry Christmas!
appointment to Court Commissioner of the San Joaquin County Superior Court and to Jim Johnson on your appointment to Assistant General Manager for SMG in Sioux
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
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"It is also the time where shopping local is as important as ever before. Our local businesses need our support. It’s what makes our economy thrive. So do your part, whether it’s merchandise or services… shop local!"
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT
DOUG WILHOIT
From all of us here at your Greater Stockton
dire straits. As Andy “AP” Prokop of the United Way of San Joaquin
Chamber of Commerce, we hope that
continually reminds us, those in need “do not need a handout, but
you and your family had a wonderful
a hand up!” Please find it in your heart at this most holy and joyous
Thanksgiving holiday. We are sure each
part of the year to not only provide for your family, but to reach out
and every one took the time to count
and help others. Trust me, you will feel the joy and be able to walk a
the blessings that abound all around us
little taller each and every day.
as a community, state, and nation. Yes,
And, at this time on behalf of all of us at your Chamber, our
we have issues to deal with, but now
members, and the public at large, may I take this opportunity to
that the (sometimes) nasty and manipulative local, state, and
thank AP and Carol for all they have done for our community, and
national campaigning is over, we can/must all join hands and move
wish them Godspeed and much love as they begin a new chapter in
forward in a positive way. For those of you who voted, we thank you,
their lives!
and will not comment on those who did not by choice!
Nov. 15 saw the celebration of the newest ATHENA as Occeletta
The guy in the photo (who consented to be part of my December
Briggs joined the ranks of so many wonderful women who do so
article) will be watching who will be naughty (the daily disingenuous
much for the community and are wonderful role models. The day
and self-serving politics) or nice (doing faithfully and honestly the
was beautiful and exciting, and a big thank you to the ATHENA
people’s business), and the former will receive a lump of coal, and for
Committee, the selection committee, the sponsors, the 104-year-old
the latter, a big public THANK YOU!
Stockton Golf and Country Club staff, Chamber staff, the attendees,
All indications show that this 2018 Christmas/holiday shopping
and a big pat on the back to Timm and Danielle who put the whole
season is shaping up to help get the local economy running at a very
event together from day one. Congratulations one and all, and we
high level. It is our hope that you will do the vast majority of your
look forward to the 2019 celebration.
shopping at local stores that are owned, operated, and staffed by your
Hopefully, you have marked your calendars for Dec. 6 for the not-
family, friends, neighbors and, thankfully, Chamber members. Not
to-be missed Chamber’s Annual Winter Diversity Mixer held at
only will you be supporting them, but you will also be helping with
the beautiful and historic Haggin Museum from 5 - 7 p.m. This
the tax base for the much-needed services for our community. I/We
wonderful annual event is held in partnership with the Greater
firmly believe that whatever you need can be found here in Stockton
Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin County Hispanic
and in San Joaquin County, and there is little or no need to shop (if
Chamber of Commerce, the Central Valley Asian American
you can call it that) on the Internet! As we have said before, shopping
Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin County African Chamber
local is not only a help to the entire community, but it is a social event of Commerce, and the California Delta Chambers and Visitors that gives us all a chance to see all the good things and people in our Bureau. Featured will be samples of our diverse palate-pleasing foods great community. Hope to see many of you in the local stores, not
that make our community so special, and that many communities
only shopping, but also spreading good cheer.
do not experience the opportunity to celebrate. So, come kick the
Another important way of showing our “giving spirit,” not only
Christmas/holiday season off in style, and at the same time, make
at this time of the year, but also throughout the year, is to help the
some great business connections and meet new friends.
many wonderful nonprofit organizations that serve many of our less
On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors, staff, and members fortunate citizens. A wonderful lesson for our children it is to “adopt” of your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, here is wishing an agency and just give something to them on a regular basis. This each of you and your families a Very Merry and Blessed Christmas/ will help them provide the basics to our fellow human beings who, in
Holiday Season, and remember the guy in the picture checks his list
many cases through no fault of their own, have found themselves in
often! HO HO HO!!!!
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Quality Office Liquidations Launches New Brand and Website
“It is an honor to again be recognized by Success Capital. This is
Bill Leach, President of Quality Office Liquidations (QOL),
named the Most Active Lender Partner for the region,” stated
announced that the company has rebranded and will be doing
Chris Courtney, President and CEO. For more information, call
business as (DBA) FLIP Office Furnishings. The new brand
1.866.844.7500 or visit ovcb.com.
reflects QOL’s updated emphasis on environmentally responsible repurposing of corporate furnishings and assets through corporate sales, donations, and recycling. FLIP is dedicated to helping clients save money with pre-owned, name brand furniture. FLIP provides workspace solutions including cubicles, workstations, desks, conference tables, all types of seating, storage, appliances, and accessories (also an inventory of antique, classic and collectible office furniture) for today’s dynamic office workplace.
the third consecutive year Oak Valley Community Bank has been
Two Central Valley Rail Agencies Receive $12.3 Million in SB 1 Funding The California State Transportation Agency has awarded an additional $12.3 million in SB 1 funding through the State Rail Assistance (SRA), of which the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority received approval for both ACE® passenger rail and the Amtrak® San JoaquinsSM projects. For ACE service, the current funding award includes $3.4 million for extending the Fremont station platform to accommodate longer trains,
Oak Valley Community Bank Recognized as Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner
and $500,000 for the Lyoth rail connection in Tracy.
Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak
connection to ease congestion between Union Pacific, BNSF, ACE, and
Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), was recently recognized by
Amtrak San Joaquins trains in San Joaquin County, and $900,000 for
Success Capital Expansion and Development Corporation as their
additional parking at the Merced Amtrak station.
“Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner in 2018.” The distinction
The funding will provide important improvements for passengers
covers lending activity in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced,
and performance for both ACE and San Joaquins services. For more
Mariposa, and Calaveras counties.
information, visit acerail.com.
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For Amtrak San Joaquins, funding includes $7.1 million for a new track
THE COMMUNITY THAT GROWS TOGETHER, THRIVES TOGETHER. At Kaiser Permanente, we don’t see health as an industry. We see it as a cause. That’s why we’re proud to be a part of the Stockton community. Our doors, hearts and minds are always open to help every last one of you thrive. Learn more at kp.org/centralvalley.
Local 'TIS THE SEASON
TO THINK
By Jordan Severns
L
ocal business is a vital aspect of any region, not only
Long also cites a number of other, non-economic ways that
forming the backbone of the economy, but the heart of
local business benefits every member of the community. For
its culture and community. Because of this, shopping locally is
example, there are health benefits! Clusters of small businesses
an easy and valuable way to give back to your community and
like the Lincoln Center provide “a centralized variety that is
improve the lives of everyone in it, just by thinking twice about
much friendlier to a community’s walk score than out of town
where you’re buying your groceries or washing your car.
shopping malls. This generally means contributing less to sprawl,
According to the American Independent Business Alliance (AmBIA), there are three main ways that the money you spend locally bolsters the local economy. There’s Direct Impact, which is
congestion, habitat loss, and pollution.” Not only that, but a high local employment rate means less commuting, which is better for our air and environment as a whole.
the money a business spends in the local economy on things like
There are more personal reasons, too. The relationships between
utilities and goods, which they tend to buy locally; then you have
small business owners and their customers is a valuable one that
the Indirect Impact, which refers to the money that those local
you are less likely to find in a more corporate environment, and
businesses spend, re-circulating the money into the community;
they add flavor and culture to the community. Bobby Page, Sr. of
and lastly there’s Induced Impact, or the local spending that the
Village Barbershop has made his establishment into a memorial
employees and business owners do with their income.
and celebration of soldiers who have fought for our country,
Through these means, 48 percent (or more!) of money spent on local purchases makes its way back into the economy, versus just 14 percent of purchases at chain establishments. And that 48 percent is just what AmBIA says based on a study in Maine from 2003. According to Stockton businessman Gary Long of
filled with hundreds of photos from wars throughout history. He treasures the relationships he has with his customers, and keeps a list of every fallen customer and their families. In this way, his barbershop has become about much more than the business itself, it has become a personal quest to honor those who served.
Gary J. Long Jewelers, that number is more like 73 percent here in
Improving our community doesn’t stop at where we spend our
San Joaquin County. There’s also the sales tax, which stays in the
money, though. It’s also important to give it, when we can. The
community by funding our libraries, our schools, and our police
United Way of San Joaquin County is a nonprofit that exists to
force. On top of that, Long notes that small businesses create more
shine a light on other nonprofits in the region. It raises around
jobs than large businesses, nationally speaking. It’s just simple math,
three million dollars annually, most of that coming from local
then, that local spending greatly benefits our county.
businesses and donors. Their website (unitedwaysjc.org) is an
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invaluable resource for finding ways to volunteer, donate, and
A lot of organizations and campaign promote the idea of
otherwise benefit your community. Andy Prokop, the CEO,
spending and giving locally during the holidays, but it shouldn’t
thinks that giving money anywhere is valuable, but when you
stop there.
give locally you have the added benefit of knowing where that
“These people who start their businesses and put their heart and
money is going.
soul into their businesses, they aren’t going to pull up stakes and
“If you want to send money to the Camp Fire,” said Prokop as an
leave in three days,” says Gary Long. “Small business owners
example, “You better be sure you send it to an organization here
thrive in the community, they are invested in the community’s
in this area that is serving people right now.” If you give to the
welfare and growth into the future.”
Red Cross, you might be helping someone across the country,
If we are making the conscious decision throughout the year
which is great, but if you give to the Red Cross of San Joaquin
to give what we can and to shop locally when we can afford it,
County, you’re helping your neighbors and your family.
our community will be better for it, and we will grow a brighter
Regardless of which nonprofit you’re donating to, Prokop thinks
future together.
it’s just vital that we’re giving, and giving year-round. “We make our living by what we earn,” he said. “We make our life by what we give.”
GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER NONPROFIT MEMBERS African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County Hispanic
Emergency Food Bank of
Chamber of Commerce
Stockton/San Joaquin
Alan Short Center
Family Resource & Referral Center
San Joaquin Human Resource Association
American Heart Association
Friends of the Fox
SCORE
American Red Cross San Joaquin County Chapter
Girl Scouts Heart of Central California
Second Harvest Food Bank
Animal Friends Connection Humane Society
Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley
Animal Protection League
Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council
Shelter Thrift & Donation Center
Arc San Joaquin
Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County
SJ County Historical Society & Museum
Art Expressions of San Joaquin
Haggin Museum
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
Assistance League of Stockton
Hanot Foundation
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Associated Filipino Organizations
Haven of Peace
St. Luke’s Catholic Elementary School
Bread of Life
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Stockton Art League
California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau
Hospice of San Joaquin
Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame
CARE LINK - Community Medical Centers, Inc.
Hospital Council
Stockton Chorale
Central Valley Asian-American
Junior League of San Joaquin County
Stockton Civic Theatre
Kaiser Permanente
Stockton Host Lions Club
Lathrop District Chamber of Commerce
Stockton Impact Corps
Leadership Stockton Alumni Association
Stockton Sunrise Rotary
Children’s Home Of Stockton
Lodi Chamber of Commerce
Stockton Symphony Association
Children’s Museum of Stockton
Lords Gym City Center
Superior Thrift Store
Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton
March of Dimes
The Dome of Hope Organization, Inc.,
Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
North Stockton Rotary
The Salvation Army
Chamber of Commerce Child Abuse Prevention Council San Joaquin County
Community Hospice
(Rotary Club of North Stockton)
of San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties
Trinity Lutheran Church
Community Medical Centers, Inc.
Our Shepherd’s Heart Ministries, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy Association
Dameron Hospital Association
Pawtastic Thrift Boutique
United Way Of San Joaquin County
DAV Charities of San Joaquin County
Philomathean Club
Veteran’s of Foreign Wars of the United
Delta Health Care
Point Quest Treatment Center
Delta Windjammers Disc Golf Club
PRIDE Industries
Victor Community Support Services, Inc.
Downtown Stockton Alliance
Rotary Club of Stockton
Women’s Center - Youth & Family Services
EA Family Services
San Joaquin County Bar Association
YMCA of San Joaquin County
States Luneta Post 52 Inc.
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE
PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
Give the Gift of Stockton Stock up on gifts that everyone will love, show pride for your city, and save a ton of money doing it. Official Stockton Merchandise is available at fantastically low prices from Visit Stockton. Stockton logo t-shirts come in a variety of colors and range in size from SM to 3XL (youth sizes available in limited colors). The #StocktonTrue logo is available on t-shirts, hats, and a beanie! Canvas bags ($8), 17 oz. Stockton landmark mugs ($6), hats of multiple designs ($15), and more are in stock and ready for purchase. Don’t wait! Come by our office in Downtown Stockton 125 Bridge Place, 2nd floor, or go online to StocktonSouvenirs.com. Tip: use your Stockton Savings Pass to save $ on your purchase. StocktonSavingsPass.com
10th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week Visit Stockton is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stockton Restaurant Week Jan. 18 - 27. For a decade, restaurants
Next FRESH Meeting
across the city have offered special menus at fantastic prices in an
Dec. 12 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Held in conjunction with Refreshments with Recyclers @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club
will have the chance to sample cuisine from their favorite eateries,
effort to delight your taste buds. Once again, foodies and families along with finding a few new ones. Special pricing and events in honor of this milestone year will be announced soon. Go to StocktonRestaurantWeek.com for details.
RIBBON CUTTING Attending Board of Directors: David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Attending Ambassadors: Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc. / Aspiranet;
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Roy Nightengale, 105-9 The Bull ABC NorCal
Humphreys University
Sims Metal Management
American Recycling
Musco Family Olive Co.
Solar Optimum Inc.
Caraustar
PG&E
Surtec
Carpenters Local Union 152
Queirolo’s Heating and Air
UEI
City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Healthy Air Living Holt of California
Conditioning Inc. San Joaquin Council of Government
Universal Service Recycling Zarc Recycling
San Joaquin County Public Works SAWS
Martin Luther King, Jr. Head Start Center 2640 E. Lafayette St., Stockton, CA 95205
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Thank you to our customers for your continued support! We wish you a very prosperous 2019!!
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FROM THE
GOOD NEWS San Joaquin County Becomes Center of Construction Innovation
automated factory in Ripon and delivered its first homes in Los Banos this
You may remember the start and development of Mountain House
Entekra designs and manufactures building enclosure systems (walls,
and Brookside in the late 1980s and early 1990s. More recently, River
floor, and roofing) in Ripon. Then, Entekra delivers these factory-
Islands of Lathrop constructed over 1,000 homes, which is the start
made home components to homesites on flatbed 16-wheeler trucks.
of an 11,000-home master-planned community. Tracy Hills is the
Panelized walls, flooring, and roofing systems are assembled by four
largest single planned expansion ever in the city. After decades of
skilled workers and a crane onto pre-poured slabs.
planning and financing, the initial development of 1,100 homes are
Another major construction disrupter is Katerra, a Menlo Park-
underway with 5,000 more planned. So how are all these homes,
headquartered technology company that is redefining the construction
apartments, and commercial buildings going to be built?
industry by manufacturing building components within a factory
Off-site production construction is the answer. Two of the technology
setting. Katerra will employ more than 500 people, eliminating some
leaders have chosen to locate in San Joaquin County to meet this
construction worker commutes to job sites throughout the Bay Area.
growing housing and commercial building demand.
The above endeavors demonstrate how San Joaquin County is
Entekra has developed a breakthrough in off-site manufacturing
beginning to provide affordable homes for our growing families.
for housing construction. In 2016, Entekra began development of its
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past August, and plans to build a second factory outside Modesto in 2019.
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Economy Session Session Sponsors: Collins Electrical Company, Visit Stockton
on Angelina’s raviolis, the class heard from Nate McBride,
During the annual Economy Session, the class got a glimpse of a few of
Ed Wanket, Economic Development Analyst II, San Joaquin
the factors influencing Stockton’s economy, and learned about what lies
County Economic Development Association (EDA). Nate and
ahead for Stockton’s future.
Ed detailed all of the great services the SBDC and EDA offers to
This year, the class met at the Collins Electrical Company building, an
Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and
local business to help them succeed.
amazing venue for talking about the economy. The first presenter of the
Michael Huber, CEO, Downtown Stockton Alliance, joined the
day was Bruce Blodgett, Executive Director of San Joaquin Farm Bureau
class to share all the great things happening in Downtown Stockton
Federation (SJFB). Bruce talked about agriculture, our #1 local industry
and the Alliance’s plans for the future of Downtown. Brad Ecker,
at $2.5 billion in 2017, and how that drives our local economy.
Client/Network Administrator, San Joaquin Partnership spoke to
Next up Wes Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton, former Leadership Stockton
the class about all the things the Partnership does to help market
Program Director, and LS Class of 2004 Graduate joined the class. Wes
San Joaquin County and attract large companies.
spoke about the impact of tourism, and all the new and exciting things
Finally, Ryan Misasi, Executive Vice President – Retail, F&M
Stockton is doing to attract tourists and, more importantly, tourist
Bank, joined the class to give them an overview of the economy
dollars. Next, Frank Ferral, Programs & Public Policy Director from
and a state of the current banking industry.
the Stockton Chamber of Commerce, shared great info about all the Chamber Programs that help businesses lower costs.
It was a great day, and the class learned a lot about what drives the Stockton and San Joaquin County economy. I would like to
Then the class heard from Gene Gini and Brian Gini of Collins
thank all the speakers who came and presented to the class, and
Electrical about the company and its core values. After that, it was
a big thank you to Melissa Flores, LS Class of 2018, and Collins
off for a tour of their beautiful and efficient building. After filling up
Electrical Company, Inc. for having us.
GIVE TO BUILD A BETTER US A look at what your donations have done in San Joaquin County. Funded Summer Camps for nearly 700 Children Helped Reduce Summer Learning Loss for 60 Children in Grades K-5
Fed 11,750 meals to Children in Y Summer Programs Trained over 250 Young Adults in Job Readiness Skills Taught Water Safety Skills to over 200 children Provided 147 Teens Leadership Skills in Back-2-Back Camp ymcasjc.org/give
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2018 Golf Tournament Mark your calendars for Apr. 8, 2019, and prepare yourself for a day of good times and good friends at Brookside Country Club. Now in its 38th year, the Golf Tournament always fills up fast. Don’t miss your chance to play! Call the Chamber to reserve your space today! You can also join us as a tee sponsor, a green sponsor, or a business package sponsor. Business package sponsorship includes signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome of players. Major Level Sponsorships are also available. If you just want to sign up and play, single
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Chamber Board Meeting (Combined November and December Board Meeting) 4 p.m. The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 Winter Diversity Mixer 5 - 7 p.m. The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton, CA 95203 Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220 Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220 Refreshments with the Recyclers 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club 4343 N. Ashley Ln. Stockton, CA 95215 Register today at greenteamsanjoaquin.com
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220
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Leadership Stockton Local Government Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. City Hall, County Admin Building, Fire Station 2
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Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Chamber Office Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day Monday, Dec. 24 - Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019 NO LUNCH & LEARN IN DECEMBER
NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org NO MEETING Dec. 20 and Dec. 27
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