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Vol. 62 No.10
FEBRUARY 2017
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HEALTH CARE INNOVATIONS
ENHANCING the LIVES of OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Dr. Daren Primack, Cardiologist & Director of Vascular Intervention for Dameron Hospital
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HEALTH CARE INNOVATIONS Enhancing the Lives of Our Local Community
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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Ribbon Cuttings
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New Members
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Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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Events
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Programs and Public Policy 15 January Mixer Photos
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Visit Stockton
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Economic Gardening
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Calendar
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On the cover: Dr. Daren Primack, Cardiologist & Director of Vascular Intervention for Dameron Hospital
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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL Wow, the first month of 2017 is over! I hope everyone is
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
well and managed to stay safe and dry during all the much needed rain we had in January. This month's cover story is on health care and how appropriate is that? Many of us have
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, ACE Rail Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Community Business Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Bob Young CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
just completed working on our year end open enrollment
BAKUL PATEL
and with all the changes in health care reform and who knows what to expect in the next twelve months with
Obamacare. I wish you all a healthy 2017. We in this county are very fortunate to have some great health care establishments. From Kaiser Permanente, who thrive in providing the best health care for the community and continue to grow, to St. Joseph’s Medical Center, who first opened their doors in Stockton in March 1899, 108 years ago! With Sutter Health, San Joaquin General Hospital and Lodi Health also providing many great services to our residents. Finally, Dameron Hospital who has been in the area for over 105 years and the Dameron Hospital Foundation who has been around since 1981 and who we, at the Chamber, are fortunate to have the Executive Director of the Foundation be our next Greater Stockton Chamber President in July 2017, Diane Vigil. I am so excited to be passing on my duties to Diane in the summer. I hope you enjoy reading about what 2017 will mean to us in terms of our health care community and I look forward to seeing you in and around town.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT It is well understood that we have just experienced a “most interesting” 2016
DOUG WILHOIT
we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; ‘tis dearness only that gives everything its value.”
election cycle in almost anyone’s memory
“Panic, in some cases, have their uses; they produce as much
but NOW is the time to come forward as
good as hurt. Their duration is always short; the mind soon grows
one nation, a cohesive State of California,
through them and acquires a firmer habit than before. But their
and move The City of Stockton and all
particular advantage is, that they are the touchstone of sincerity
the communities of San Joaquin County
and hypocrisy, and bring things and men to light, which might
forward in a positive and cohesive direction! That will only happen if ALL, and I mean ALL, people put aside self-serving
otherwise have lain forever undiscovered.” “A bad cause will ever be supported by bad means and bad
politics, personality and/or political conflict, outward finger
men.” And; “A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought
pointing, and self-serving philosophy so we can move forward
to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in
through this minutia of “just plan stuff” and come out into the
principle is always a vice.”
bright sunshine together as one, treating each other with respect, kindness, decency, and understanding! If we ALL commit to do so,
President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919): “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though
we shall ALL be better for it!
checkered by failure, than to take
Everyone has a right to be worried, but also a responsibility to be part of all the solutions! Remember the old saying: “If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem!” Just
rank with those poor souls who
"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."
neither enjoy much nor suffer much,
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt
(1882-1945): “The only limit to our
think about that for a moment!
because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.” President Franklin D. Roosevelt realization of tomorrow will be our
I could go on and on with my
doubts of today.”
own thoughts, but will save you
And finally, Henry Ford
that agony and will instead invoke the words from the past. For as
(1863-1947): “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together
much as we move forward, challenges are always presented to us
is progress; working together is success.”
and those who came before us had some words of wisdom during
Please take the time to think about these words spoken so
their challenging times. Hopefully, we will try to understand what was
many years ago and try to put them in context of today and
said and, if properly invoked, these words can make a difference.
where we want to go into the future of Stockton, California and
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) once stated: “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot
these United States of America! As a final note: Please get out and enjoy all that is so good in
will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but
Stockton and San Joaquin County (www.visitstockton.org)
he that stand it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and
and also help to improve our shortcomings so all of us, now
woman. Tyranny (my words–gangs and violence), like hell, is
and into the future, will prosper in a successful and safe
not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that
community environment!
the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What
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Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Expands Free WiFi Service Started in early January 2017, WiFi service has been expanded
The Stockton Office of Robert Half Donates Clothing Items to Low-Income Job Seekers
to all passenger cars for all four eastbound trains, and all four westbound trains during weekday commuter service on ACE. Due to an overwhelming request from passengers to expand this train amenity, all ACE riders will be able to stay connected to family and or work while on their ride to their destination using ACE’s extended WiFi service. Due to the terrain of the rural areas along the ACE route from Stockton to San Jose, WiFi service most likely will be limited in certain areas. For more information on ACE, please visit www.acerail.com.
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University of the Pacific Breaks Ground on New Athletics Facilities Construction of University of the Pacific’s $1.5 million
the country participated in an annual suit drive benefitting lowincome job-seekers. This year, the Stockton Robert Half team partnered with the local Dress for Success chapter donating over
Janssen-Lagorio Performance Center and a clubhouse for
100 interview-appropriate clothing items. Since 2002, the company-
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HEALTH CARE INNOVATIONS
ENHANCING the LIVES of OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY by Victor Randolph
Considering my upbringing, it may not be surprising
To put the rapid pace of technological advances in perspective,
that I am fascinated by the breakthroughs in technology
keep in mind that a little over 10 years ago, skeptics had panned
and amazed by advancements in health care. I grew up in a
Apple’s introduction of the iPhone. Now, iPhones, smart phones,
household with both parents working in medical fields.
iPads, and tablets are all commonplace. Of course, tech advances
My father was a laboratory technologist and my mother, a
have greatly improved health care as well.
registered nurse. Since my childhood, there have been countless improvements in medical equipment and patient care.
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The overall investment of millions of dollars and years devoted to medical technology research and development is staggering.
And the end results in tech advancements are breathtaking. Two
normal blood flow with a reduced risk of damaging the arterial
notable area hospitals have enhanced their patient services via state
walls,” continued Dr. Primack. “We now have a very efficient
of the art technologies.
approach to treating PAD in a way we have never had before.”
Dameron Hospital is now operating the FDA-cleared Pantheris
“This system will not only improve our outcomes in treating
and Ocelot catheter system to help patients with Peripheral Artery
peripheral artery disease, it will also reduce the patient’s exposure
Disease (PAD) and is the first hospital in the Sacramento, San
to xrays, which is always desirable,” added Lorraine Auerbach,
Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties area to invest in and offer this
President and CEO of Dameron Hospital. “With the addition of
remarkable technology.
the Ocelot and Pantheris system to our Catheterization Laboratory,
PAD is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries that
Dameron Hospital now offers an opportunity for patients with
carries blood flow to the legs and feet. Often dismissed as normal
Peripheral Artery Disease to receive the highest quality of care
signs of aging, symptoms of PAD include painful cramping or
available to restore their health as soon as possible. We’re delighted
susceptibility to infections in the legs or feet. The blockage of the
to be the first to bring this new technology to our community.”
artery can become so severe to penetrate with traditional catheters
St. Joseph Medical Center opened its new cardiac hybrid
that patients and physicians often resort to undergoing extremely
suite in November. The suite combines everything needed for a
invasive bypass surgeries to restore blood flow.
cardiovascular operating room and a catheter laboratory. It allows
At Dameron Hospital, they are using the Avinger Ocelot catheter
doctors to perform hybrid procedures—stents and bypasses, or
system to help restore blood flow in completely blocked arteries in
to perform open heart surgery if complications arise in a non-
patients’ legs using a small intravenous catheter. It is a minimally
invasive procedure.
invasive procedure that allows patients to return to normal activities within a matter of days. The Ocelot catheter allows physicians to see inside the artery
“As medicine and technology has evolved, procedures are becoming more minimally invasive, and they become hybrid procedures,” stated St. Joseph’s Cardiovascular Service Line
during a procedure by use of an imaging fiber on the tip of the
Director Joann Marks. The cardiac hybrid suite also brings a new
catheter that acts like a small camera. This technology is referred
option for patients who need valve replacements, but were too high
to as lumivascular (lumi = light, vascular = artery). In the past,
risk for open heart surgery. Marks added “More than anything,
physicians had to rely solely on x-rays as well as touch and feel to
this suite allows us to do the latest technology where we replace the
guide catheters through complicated blockages of the arteries. The
aortic valve instead of opening the chest. We go through the groin,
Ocelot catheter now provides physicians with live, real-time, video-
like you would a heart cath.”
rate images of the inside of an artery during treatment. According to Dr. Daren Primack, Cardiologist and Director
St. Joseph’s Medical Center is the only hospital in the Northern San Joaquin Valley that can offer Transcatheter Aortic Valve
of Vascular Intervention for Dameron Hospital, this new
Replacement or TAVR to patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
lumivascular technology system is an incredible advancement in
The FDA and Medicare approved the procedure for patients who
the treatment of vascular disease in the legs and feet.
face high or intermediary risk for open heart surgery. Without
“We can now see the inside of the artery so when we are
valve replacement, patients with severe aortic valve stenosis have a
confronted with a complete blockage, we can still see the arterial
survival rate as low as 50 percent after two years. With the TAVR
walls as we burrow through the blockage with the Ocelot–we
procedure, hospital stays are typically shortened from five days to
know where we’re going, “ said Dr. Primack. “Once we penetrate
three days.
the blockage with the Ocelot, we can now take it a step further by using the Pantheris to carefully remove the plaque and restore
It is these incredible accomplishments in medical technology and procedures that give us hope that the sky’s the limit for improvements in our health care for the future.
Top photo: Physicians are able to see real-time images of the inner arterial walls using Dameron Hospital’s state-of-the-art lumivascular system for treatment of peripheral artery disease. Bottom Photo: Cardiac Hybrid Suite at St. Joseph's Medical Center www.stocktonchamber.org
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton: Local Government Session
The class then walked to the County Administration Building
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
and had a great lunch. During lunch the class was joined by County
Special Thanks: City of Stockton, County of San Joaquin, Stockton Fire Department
Supervisor Kathy Miller, LS Class of 2000, who spoke to the
The Local Government session gave the class a unique perspective
class about her journey into local politics and some of the things
on the workings of the city council, as well as a taste of local politics.
she is currently working on. Next they received a presentation
For the twelfth year, the Leadership Stockton class participated
from Monica Nino, County Administrator, on what a County
in a full scale Mock City Council meeting as part of the Local
Administrator does. Rachel DeBord, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board
Government session held in the Stockton City Hall Council
of Supervisors, then spoke to the class about County government.
Chambers on Dec. 2.
The presentations were followed by an all access tour of the County
The class elected fellow class members as their mayor and city
Admin building. It was a treat to see all the little nuances of
council at the September Leadership Retreat. The remainder of the
the building.
class participated in one of three groups vying for the mock city
The Stockton Fire Department finished off the day as the class
council's vote.
traveled down to Fire Station #2 on Sonora Street. There the class
The meeting came with a full agenda and proposals from the
received a great presentation on the history of the Stockton Fire
teams, the premise of the Public Hearing was to consider public
Department and a tour of the facilities and equipment.
comments/testimony regarding the appropriation of funds from
A big thank you to Bonnie Paige, Karen Costa, Bret Hunter,
the STATE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT (CEG).
Geoffrey Aspiras, and Katherine Roland for their help in making
The CEG was a one-time, $9 million allocation from the State of
the mock city council meeting run so smoothly. Thank you to Mimi
California which had to be used for a public good. The funds could be Duzenski and Rachel DeBord for scheduling and coordinating the divided to fund more than one project. The class did a great job, and
County portion of the day. And thank you to Michael Tubbs, Monica
it was a fun exercise.
Nino, Kathy Miller, Rachel DeBord, Ken Johnson, and the Stockton
After the mock council meeting, Mayor Elect (now Mayor) Michael Fire Staff for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak and Tubbs spoke to the class about his life, his journey into local politics,
share their knowledge with the class.
and some of the things he has worked on this last year.
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio
Attending Ambassadors: Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty Inc. / Aspiranet; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Owen Wilson, Stockton Ports; Alicia Amador, imortgage; Kathryn Vatsula, imortgage; Cindy Fargo, Downtown Stockton Alliance
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FROM THE
GOOD NEWS Growing Health Care Jobs in San Joaquin USA
Stockton. This $1 billion facility’s construction happened during the
Over the past 10 years, health care jobs have increased in
worst worldwide recession and was critical in creating construction
San Joaquin County by 6,500; second only to 8,000 jobs in
jobs, which have now turned into well-paying long term health care jobs for Stockton.
transportation/warehousing.
Other health care related expansion
In the short term, Congress and the new President will change or eliminate
opportunities are underway or planned, which will
Obamacare, which will have a major social
create future jobs and investment. Here’s a few..
and economic impact on our ability to grow
Continuing plans for the construction of
a healthy labor force. Many of our citizens
a $280 million dollar Veterans Hospital, new
who have recently acquired health care
tenants in the 102 acre University Park medical
coverage may now lose all or part due to
and education district, and the expansion of existing medical clinics and hospitals like these
these new policies and rules changes under
The California Health Care Facility
consideration by Congress.
1.4 million square foot facility is certified
three examples. San Joaquin County General
to provide intermediate level care within a
Hospital attaining Level III Trauma Center
rapid population growth–the fastest in the
54-building complex that provides housing
status and the partnership of Dignity Health and
State–will continue to produce health care
and treatment for 2,951 inmate-patients with
Kaiser Permanente by jointly owning St. Joseph’s
job opportunities due to the concentration
a professional healthcare staff of 2,500 from
Medical Center.
However, long term, San Joaquin County’s
and growth of young families and aging seniors, each with swelling health care
the Department of State Hospitals and the California Correctional Health Care.
Meanwhile, growth of medical educational programs at the CSU Stockton Center and the Health Careers Academy within University Park,
services needs.
continued improvements of Delta College health
Looking back 10 years, the growth of
education program options and the launch of the
health care jobs got an initial boost with the construction and successful launch of the California Health Care
new Physician Assistant program at University of the Pacific are all
Facility, which the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce played a
great examples of the bright future for health care job opportunities
major role in locating and insuring local construction jobs in South
in San Joaquin USA.
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 2017 Golf Tournament Reserve Apr. 3 on your
State of the City to be Held May 18, 2017 If you’re ever in doubt that we live in a great community, just
calendar and prepare
attend our annual State of the City 2017! This year will be the first
yourself for a day of good
State of the City Address by Mayor Michael Tubbs. Come hear
times and good friends
what his plans are for the future on May 18, at the Port of Stockton.
at The Reserve at Spanos
Sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and The
Park. Now in its 36th year,
Port of Stockton, this event features exhibits showcasing the critical
the Golf Tournament
and inspiring services available to you, your loved ones and neighbors,
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 or green sign sponsor or as a
all in the interest of maintaining a wholesome community. Sponsorships are still available, so take advantage of this high profile marketing opportunity for your business. For more
business package sponsor. Business package sponsorship includes
information, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or email
signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome of players.
to tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
Major Level Sponsorships also available. Just want to sign up and play? Single registration is also available. Donating a prize to our post-tournament raffle is a great way to
State of the City 2017 Sponsors (as of 1/19/17) Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies
highlight your business. Many high profile business people participate
ACE Rail
in our tournament and donating a prize gets their attention!
Dameron Hospital - Occupational Health & Employer Service
For more information about the Chamber’s 36th Annual Golf Tournament or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or email him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
2017 Golf Tournament Sponsors (as of 1/19/17)
Delta Sierra Beverage Financial Center Credit Union Grupe Commercial Company Haggerty Construction, Inc. Lodi Health
Fred Couples Sponsors:
Neumiller & Beardslee
ACE Rail
Port of Stockton
Chevron Corporation
San Joaquin Delta College
F&M Bank
San Joaquin Partnership, Inc.
Oak Valley Community Bank
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Ricky Barnes Sponsors:
United Way of San Joaquin County
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
University of the Pacific Visit Stockton
Tee Sponsors: Moss Adams, LLP
Gold:
Premier Staffing
BAC Community Bank
United Way of San Joaquin County
Chevron Corporation
Visit Stockton
F&M Bank
Drink Cart Sponsor: Valley First Credit Union Hole in One Sponsor: Chase Chevrolet
Oak Valley Community Bank Silver: DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc. G Force Productions
Beverage Sponsor:
Stockton East Water District
DBI Beverge
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal American Recycling CalSheets Carpenters Local Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Company Dorfman Pacific Healthy Air Living PG&E Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments San Joaquin County Public Works Stockton Area Water Suppliers Sims Metal Management Surtec
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RTD Employer Pass Program A Real Win-Win Proposal • Your employees could save up to 50% on their transportation cost when you join the San Joaquin RTD Employer Pass Program • You could save on the cost of new parking spaces
Employer Transportation Benefits • Provide more parking space for your clients • Demonstrate company support of work-life balance • Enhance your corporate images as environmentally and employee-friendly
sanjoaquinRTD.com/employerpass (209) 467-6625
Next FRESH meeting: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, 9:00 a.m., Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220
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JANUARY NETWORKING MIXER @ THE WHISKY BARREL TAVERN
VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Stockton Song Contest Deadline - Feb. 26 Show your Stockton pride and submit your Stockton song for a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 plus four hours of studio time at The Press Recording Studio to record the song. In addition, Visit Stockton will produce a music
Sixteen” and “Elite Eight” games on Mar. 25 and 27. The games will be broadcast on ESPN; a great opportunity for you and your love to get national exposure! Show your someone special you support their interests while backing collegiate sports and the economic impact the games have on our community. Go to NCAA.com/wbbtickets or visit the Stockton Arena Box Office to purchase your tickets today. Groups of 10 or more, call 209.373.1400.
Become a Stockton Ambassador The Stockton Ambassador Program is a dynamic program that
video of the grand prize winning
certifies community members as Certified Tourism Ambassadors™ (or
entry and arrange a public
CTAs). The Stockton region welcomes more than 4 million visitors
performance. The Fan Favorite prize winner will receive
each year and we all come into contact with them. Become a CTA today
$500 and a public performance opportunity. Go to
to learn more about Stockton, provide amazing Stockton experiences
StocktonSongContest.com for details.
Love and Basketball Buy your sweetheart tickets to the NCAA Women’s Division I Regional at the Stockton Arena. You can cheer beside your significant other as you watch top athletes competing in the “Sweet
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to our visitors, spread the word about our city, and boost our local economy. Upcoming CTA Classes: Apr. 19 and Jun. 21 Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork.com. You can also call Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton 209.938.1555 or text us at 877.778.6258.
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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348
ECONOMIC GARDENING: A NEW CHAMBER PROGRAM BY: JIM CONKLIN Stockton Businesses / Chamber Adopt "Economic Gardening" to Help Local Companies Grow Funded by a group of community minded businesses and investors Local Stockton companies can now receive a "NATIONAL BOOST" to grow their businesses through participation in the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce partnership with the nationally recognized Lowe Foundation/ National Center for Economic Gardening Program. Currently in operation in 25 states, the technology driven Economic Gardening Program uses high-end corporate level tools and cutting edge scientific concepts to help pre-selected "second stage" entrepreneurial growth companies:
The Chamber Economic Gardening Program, managed by local marketing specialist Jim Conklin, Conklin and Associates, LLC, is a partnership with the Michigan based Lowe Foundation/National Center For Economic Gardening. Operating in Florida since 2009 The GrowFL.org Program has generated over 14,000 direct jobs. In 2014 Economic Gardening Florida Companies had an estimated sales output of over $1.0 Billion and contributed over $2.0 Billion to the Florida economy. For more information please go to : www.Lowefoundation.org www. GrowFL.org www. Michigan.nationalcentereg.org
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Identify their markets
www. StocktonChamber.org
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Monitor their competitors
For more information on how to apply for possible participation
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Track industry trends
in the Economic Gardening Program contact Jim Conklin,
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Locate customer "clusters" on maps
jconklinmkting@aol.com.
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Use search engine optimization/Google Adwords/social media for marketing and various customized research.
The “second stage" companies SELECTED to participated in the program will have virtual access to teams of specialists nationwide. The Greater Stockton Chamber Economic Gardening Program, first of its kind offered by a California Chamber, is initially funded by a group of local private sector businesses/individuals (Bank of Stockton, Greg Basso, Collins Electrical Company, Inc., Comcast, Dignity Health, The Grupe Company, Teichert Construction, Truex Insurance). This innovative, data driven program is offered FREE OF CHARGE to PRE-SELECTED "second stage" companies based on the following criteria: •
Be a for profit, privately held company located in the greater Stockton Area.
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Generate annual revenues between $ 1.0 Million and $50 Million.
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Employ 10 to 99 full-time equivalent employees.
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Demonstrate growth in employment and/or revenue during two of the last five years.
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Have potential revenue growth in the next three years.
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Provide products or services beyond the local area to regional,
Attend a free seminar to gain resources and practical information for yourself or to help you become a better caregiver. To register, visit hospiceheart.org or call 209.477.6300. Ask about our free caregiver toolkit–a complete resource guide!
FEBRUARY 9 • 12:00-1:00 P.M.
Planning Financially for the Future APRIL 13 • 12:00-1:00 P.M.
When Energy and Exhaustion Collide, Ways to Help! Free lunch provided.
national or global markets.
2431 W. March Lane, Suite 100 Stockton, CA 95207 209.477.6300
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New Member Orientation 11:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room February Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Certified Collision Center 7710 Murray Drive, 95210 Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Community Serving Community Session 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. @ Various Local Non-Profits Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. Scott Galbraith, Leaders Lead Globally @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room Chamber ClosedPresident’s Day Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. Contact the Chamber for location and time. joe@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.
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