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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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DON’T MISS! JANUARY NETWORKING MIXER 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Whisky Barrel Tavern 151 W. Alder St. Stockton, 95204
BEA SYMPOSIUM 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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December Mixer Photos
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Visit Stockton
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Events
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Calendar
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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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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL Happy New Year to you all. As we reflect on 2016, I
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
look back on another great year with so many changes for both Stockton and the country. I hope you have made your New Year's resolutions and that one of them is to
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
be more involved with the Chamber, its events, and the
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entertainment in Stockton. I sometimes hear that there is nothing to do in
Stockton and I can tell you I have learned these past few years that, if anything, I have to pick from at least two events or functions happening the same day. Between the Stockton Arena, the Bob Hope Theatre, and the nonprofit fundraisers within the community to name a few (especially in January with Crab Feeds and Lobster Feeds)– there is plenty to do here. Last month, I had the pleasure of attending a Stockton Heat game (a Heat win!) with my Dorfman Pacific Family who all had a great time. And later that week, I attended the Nutcracker at the Bob Hope Theatre with my wife and some friends. What a great week and what a great game and show. All of us should support the Arena in 2017, not just with the Hockey games but the other shows so they continue to bring in more artists–like they did in 2016 with Carrie Underwood and Kevin Hart. I hope you will consider attending the big game on Jan. 21 where The Heat partners with United Way for the Teddy Bear Toss Night.
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
If you haven’t been, it’s a lot of fun. Contact the Arena Box Office for more information
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
and tickets.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS My Duong 209.292.8435 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426
Last month the various Chambers got together at the University of the Pacific Alumni House for our Annual Diversity Mixer. What a great evening it was! It was great to see so many old friends and new faces. I look forward to seeing you at the next mixer on Jan. 5 at the Whisky Barrel Tavern, 151 W. Alder St. on the Miracle Mile. Happy 2017 to you and your family.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT All of us here at your-soon-to-be
DOUG WILHOIT
personality was sacrosanct, which was the meaning of liberty, that
116-year-old Greater Stockton Chamber
policy should be settled by free discussion, that normally a minority
of Commerce hope you had a wonderful
should be ready to yield to a majority, which in turn should respect
Christmas Holiday Season and wish you
a minority’s sacred things. Public life is regarded as a crown of
all a Very Happy New Year. May you, your
a career, and to young men/women it is the worthiest ambition.
family, friends, co-workers, and customers
Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure.”
have a wonderful 2017!
To those who sat on the Stockton City Council, other Councils,
May 2017 be a wonderful year for all not only here in Stockton
and the Board of Supervisors and are leaving, we all thank you for
and San Joaquin County, but also in the entire State of California
your public service and wish you well. We also congratulate those
and these great United States of America! That will surely happen
newly-elected officials and look forward to working with all of you
if everyone works as one and puts aside politics, personalities,
as we move all our communities forward.
personal agendas, ego, and/or misused “power!” Or as Lord Action
It must be remembered and understood that the city and county
(John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Action (1834-1902)) properly
does not act alone and those in Sacramento and Washington D.C.
stated: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts
have to understand, realize, and admit that any adverse action or
absolutely.” He also stated that “truth is the only merit that gives
inaction on their part affects each and every one of us locally so
dignity and worth to history!”
they MUST partner in the solutions and not by omission exasperate
Our hope is that all remaining and newly elected officials throughout our great Nation understand this and that we are
the problem, whatever it may be. Thanks to all who worked on and attended the Annual
a Republic and a Democracy by choice/design and all must
Chamber(s) Diversity mixer held this year at the University of
understand and show respect at all levels of government for WE
Pacific Vereschagin Alumni House! It was a wonderful night with
THE PEOPLE. As William Tyler Page wrote and was adopted
all attendees mixing and showing what a wonderful and diverse
by the House of Representatives on Apr. 3, 1918: “I believe in
community we have. The appetizers provided by all the different
the United States of America as a Government of the people, for
Chambers were plentiful and delicious. Thanks to Timm Quinn
the people; whose powers are derived from the consent of the
for taking the lead and getting everything set up for the event. A
governed; a Democracy in a Republic, a sovereign Nation of many
big thank you to our wonderful Greater Stockton Chamber staff
sovereign States; a perfect Union one and inseparable; established
member Lorice Harrison and the many volunteers who made the
upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, humanity for
night a huge success. Thank you Pacific for opening your doors
which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I
to us!
therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its
Also on Dec. 13 another successful Refreshments with the
Constitution, to obey its laws, to RESPECT its flag, and to defend it
Recyclers Lunch was held at the terrific Hilton Stockton with a
against all enemies.” This is titled as the “American Creed” and I/
capacity crowd and great information. Thanks to all those that
we hope one and all will live by it forevermore!
attended and brought gifs for the Child Abuse Prevention Council
Furthermore John Buchan (1875-1940) said it so well:
toy drive, our sponsors and Mario Supnet, our Green Team/Fresh
“Democracy—the essential thing as distinguished from this or
Program Coordinator (under the watchful eye of Mr. Frank Ferral)
that democratic government—was primarily an attitude of mind,
and Chamber staff who helped that day.
spiritual testament, and not an economic structure or political machine. The testament involved in certain basic beliefs—that the
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Thanks again to all, have a wonderful 2017 and remember: “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem!”
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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.
Community Center for the Blind Has Moved! Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is pleased to announce its new location at 2453 Grand Canal Blvd.,
Oak Valley Community Bank Recognized as Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Ste. 5, Stockton. The move marks a new chapter in the agency’s
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), was recently recognized
67-year history, with new programs that empower and inspire
by Success Capital Expansion and Development Corporation as
people who are blind to achieve their potentials. For more
their “Most Active SBA 504 Lending Partner in 2016.”
information, visit www.communitycenterfortheblind.org.
Success Capital recently held their annual meeting in Modesto and presented the aforementioned award to a team
Health Plan of San Joaquin Announces New Director of Innovation & Strategy Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has announced that Geeta Chawla, MBA/MPH, has joined the organization as its first director of innovation and strategy. Ms. Chawla has over 15 years of senior leadership experience in strategy and management Geeta Chawla
of innovation for the health care sector.
Her recent experiences include innovation management within Blue Shield of California’s Health Innovation Technology Group (San Francisco) and business strategy at Kaiser Permanente (Oakland). Ms. Chawla received her bachelor’s degree in finance from Baruch College (New York) and she earned a combined master’s degree in business administration and public health from the University of California, Berkeley.
of Oak Valley lenders represented by Gary Stephens, Senior Vice President and Peter Brown, VP Credit Administrator. Success Capital offers low down payment, a fixed rate financing via the SBA 504 Loan Program for business owners to purchase or build facilities for their businesses. For more information call 1.866.844.7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.
Children’s Home of Stockton Board of Directors has Elected its Officers for 2016-2017 Robert Morrison, retired Attorney at Law, was elected to serve as Board President; Dana Bockstahler, Chief Operating Officer at BAC Community Bank, was elected to serve as the Board’s First Vice President; Carla Donaldson, Director for Education for the Catholic Diocese of Stockton, was elected to serve as the Board’s Second Vice President; Jim Hanley, General Contractor at Hanley Construction, was elected as Board Treasurer; Donna Roberts, retired from the State of California, EDD, was elected as Board Secretary; and Fred Lee, President of Financial Decisions, Inc., is now the Board of Director’s Immediate Past President. For more information about the Children’s Home of Stockton, its services, or to take a tour of their campus, please visit www.chstockton.com or call 209.466.0853.
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ROD JOHNSON AND STAFF WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR! We would like to thank everyone who donated to our 2nd annual Turkey Drive for the Stockton Emergency Food Bank. Over 8,000 pounds of turkeys was given to families in need. We look forward to our next annual Turkey Drive.
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STOCKTON SYMPHONY STOCKTON CIVIC THEATRE PROMOTE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE ALIVE AND WELL IN STOCKTON. THANKS
By Jacqui D. Sinarle
“Orchestra music is wonderfully complex and intoxicating,”
TO THE STOCKTON SYMPHONY AND STOCKTON CIVIC THEATRE, THEY’RE
observed Jaffe. “Our programs have a fascinating and elegant
DESTINED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF GENERATIONS TO COME.
variety and are designed for all ages, and our audience is a mix of
“The Stockton Symphony is California’s third-oldest, continuously-performing professional orchestra and has been serving the San Joaquin region for over 90 years,” said Peter Jaffe,
longtime and recent subscribers, occasional symphony attendees and first-timers.” The Symphony offers student discount programs and works with
music director and conductor since 1995. “Our commitment
San Joaquin County school districts to present Steppin’ Out, a
transcends artistic excellence. We are committed to leveraging the
program that introduces youth to the symphony.
health, economic, cultural, and social impact of symphony to the
“Our culture is exposed to symphonic music through movies,
betterment of our community; to enhancing community identity
TV, and video games on a regular basis, but seeing and hearing it
and pride; and to promoting positive community norms such as
live is a unique experience,” Jaffe pointed out.
diversity, tolerance, and free expression.” The Stockton Symphony presents a variety of cultural enrichment and educational activities and performs classical
The experience of a live Symphony performance can’t be matched by recorded music, noted Don Nelson, executive director. “Through music, the Stockton Symphony opens the mind,
music, newly-created works, and popular tunes featuring some of
liberates the heart, crushes barriers, creates community, and
California’s finest professional musicians and stellar guest artists.
unleashes imagination,” Nelson added. “Last season the communal
The Symphony is also welcoming and accessible, presenting
experience of live music by the Stockton Symphony provided
programs at San Joaquin Delta College’s Warren Atherton
peace of mind, solace to the heart, and a lift to the spirit that only
Auditorium with no formal dress code required.
a shared experience could provide after the tragic events in Paris
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and San Bernardino. Individuals from various age groups have
again and again, developing deep friendships over many years.
expressed how hearing our music provided them with spiritual
SCT is also unique in that it has been running continuously for so
healing, how the slow introspective pieces gave them release from
long—we are in the midst of our 66th season and have presented
devastating emotions, and how the more upbeat moments provided
393 productions!”
the feeling of renewal and faith for a better future.” Stockton Civic Theatre (SCT) is another long-lived and valued community asset in the performing arts. “Stockton Civic Theatre’s mission is to offer affordable quality
As nonprofit organizations, both Stockton Symphony and Stockton Civic Theatre are supported by community patronage and support. “The community has supported SCT through participation
productions, adult and youth education, and collaborative
in productions by local actors, directors and crews; attendance;
outreach programs, and to promote involvement with our diverse
season ticket subscribers; sustaining members; show sponsors;
community,” said Dennis Beasley, artistic director.
and various fundraising events,” Beasley noted.
“SCT is a place where people from all different backgrounds,
“The Stockton Symphony has a board of directors comprised
talent levels, and skill sets come together to tell stories,” Beasley
of community members who are passionate about the arts,
continued. “It is a place where individuals work toward the
but moreover committed to the health and well-being of the
common goal of making exciting, quality theatre and along the
community,” Nelson said. The community provides support
way develop personal skills and create lasting friendships.”
through attendance at concerts, individual donations, and
SCT held its first performance in 1951 and currently presents five shows each season, including three musicals and two plays.
corporate and personal sponsorships. “Cities tend to have close supportive relationships with
Performances are held at SCT’s 300-seat, state-of-the-art theatre,
orchestras,” Jaffe observed. “Beyond the economic impact a
which was built on land donated by a local developer off March
symphony orchestra can have on the community, there’s also the
Lane at Venezia and Rosemarie and opened in 1980.
intangible impact of creativity, collaboration and artistry that
SCT also conducts a summer youth program, SCT Jr., which
happens when one hears a performance or when the orchestra
produces a full stage production, and occasionally the theatre
interacts with the audience. Our vision is to be perceived as a
is rented out for other events such as St. Mary’s High School
distinct public value to the community for many years to come.”
productions and the Stockton Arts Commission’s Star Awards. “The most unique thing about SCT is the feeling of family that all of the participants have,” Beasley reflected. “People become
For more information about the Stockton Symphony, visit stocktonsymphony.org. For information about the Stockton Civic Theatre, visit
fast friends during the rehearsal process because of the amount of
www.sctlivetheatre.com, find the Theatre on Facebook, or
hours they spend together, and many of the participants come back
download SCT’s free app.
SCT Performance of Mary Poppins
SCT Performance of Sister Act SCT Photos by George Hong SCT House Photographer
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Economy Session
Graduate. Wes spoke to the class about the impact of tourism and all
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
the new and exciting things Stockton is doing to attract tourists and
Session Sponsors: Port of Stockton, Green Team San Joaquin
more importantly tourist dollars. He was followed by Nate McBride,
Stockton’s economy is influenced by many factors. During the
Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Nate
annual Economy Session, the class got a glimpse of a few of those
shared how small business makes up a big part of the economy and
factors, and learned about what lies ahead for Stockton’s future.
detailed all of the great services the SBDC offers to the small business
The class met at the Port of Stockton Albert Lindley House; what a
person to help them succeed.
perfect venue to talk about the economy. The first presenter of the day was Port Director Richard Ascheris. He welcomed everyone to the Port and shared the history of the Port along with all the great things the Port is doing. It was eye-opening for the class to learn about all the countries the
The class then had a fantastic lunch
Stockton’s economy is influenced by many factors. During the annual Economy Session, the class got a glimpse of a few of those factors, and learned about what lies ahead for Stockton’s future.
Port trades with and how big an
catered by Angelina’s overlooking the beautiful Delta. The food and scenery were great! After filling up on raviolis the class heard from Frank Ferral, Programs & Public Policy Director from the Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Frank shared great info on all the Chamber Programs that help
impact the Port has on our economy.
businesses lower their cost of doing business.
Following the Port on the agenda was Phil Brumley (LS Class of
Finally Cynthia Fargo, CEO of the Downtown Stockton Alliance
’91), with the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation (SJFB) Board of
joined the class to share all the great things happening in Downtown
Directors. Phil talked about agriculture, our #1 local industry at $2.7
Stockton and the Alliance’s plans for the future of Downtown.
Billion in 2015, and how that drives our local economy. He addressed
It was a great day and the class learned a lot about what drives the
current issues and recent successes, and provided a glimpse of what he
Stockton and San Joaquin County economy. I would like to thank all
sees for the future of local agriculture.
the speakers who came and presented to the class, and a big thank you
Next on the agenda was Wes Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton and
to Richard Ascheris and the Port of Stockton for having us.
former Leadership Stockton Program Director and LS Class of 2004
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San Joaquin/Silicon Valley Mega Commute Continues to Grow
Silicon Valley’s economic boom is forcing greater numbers of solo
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How? By asking state elected leaders for assistance in designing incentives
drivers to endure mega commutes of 90 minutes or more one way
to attract these growing companies into our planned sustainable
to work and then home after a long day of work according to Joint
communities. Developments like Mountain House, Tracy Hills and
Venture Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies in a newly
River Islands of Lathrop are ready to house growing Silicon Valley
release reported on Nov. 2, 2016.
businesses within office, R&D and industrial parks adjacent to newly
The Institute’s report found that 5. 3 percent of Silicon Valley workers in 2015 were mega commuters, up from 3 percent in 2011. They are coming primarily from Alameda County (18. 4 percent), San Francisco (19. 8 percent), and San Joaquin County (13. 1 percent). Meanwhile another Institute report on the Silicon Valley economy
constructed quality affordable homes all in walking distance to top notch STEM schools. Senate Bill 375 requires communities to reduce greenhouse gas. Autos and trucks account for approximately 40 percent of GHG, much of it from commuting. The ask is to simply provide economic
detailed an additional new 65, 600 jobs and 39, 800 residents in the
incentives to growing Silicon Valley Business to locate expansion to
past 12 months causing the unemployment rate to drop below 4
planned communities within San Joaquin County.
percent; lowest since 2000. “With continued job growth and this many people driving alone, traffic is only going to get worse," said report author Jon Haveman. San Joaquin County leaders need to address this growing
So let’s stop the insanity of ever increasing unhealthy and dangerous hours behind the wheel. Tell our state and federal officials to help us attract higher wage technology jobs to San Joaquin’s affordable communities now.
imbalance of our talented citizens leaving the county to drive to higher wage jobs in Silicon Valley.
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET One of the benefits of being a member of the FRESH team is that
RTD is pleased to
you learn new and innovative ways to keep your employees healthy
announce that on Oct. 21,
and active. The networking opportunity is tremendous and was
the Grand Opening for the
recently brought to the forefront by San Joaquin Regional Transit
“Bistro to Go” was held
District (RTD).
with RTD Board Chair
RTD member Nancy Antonio was in attendance at a FRESH
Mike Restuccia and Chief
meeting in 2015 wherein Health Plan of San Joaquin touted their
Executive Officer Donna
automated convenience store placed directly at the worksite as one of
DeMartino in attendance
Bistro to Go Ribbon Cutting
their wellness options. This store offers healthy, fresh, and delicious
(see photo). This new
food/drink choices in a convenient and easy to use freestanding design.
micro-market is a
During 2015, San Joaquin RTD was in the midst of building their
welcome addition to RTD’s award winning wellness program.
new Regional Transportation Center located at Highway 4 and Filbert
None of this could have happened if RTD was not a member
St. and recognized the need for healthy vending options due to the
of FRESH and they give kudos to the Chamber of Commerce for
limited food options in the immediate area.
sponsoring this great program.
Next FRESH meeting: Thursday, Jan.12, 2017, 9:00 a.m., Stockton Chamber Conference Room 445 W. Weber Ave. #220
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 Valley CAN
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full symphony orchestra, diverse choral concerts, exciting jazz
Stockton community offering over 130 performances that annually
performances and our fully staged Pacific Opera Theatre. Our wide
feature students, faculty, and visiting artists from around the world.
range of performances has something for every audience member.
We are dedicated to the education and training of musicians for
To view our full list of calendar events, please visit
the highest levels of artistic performance, creative endeavor, and
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intellectual inquiry. Our audiences enjoy evidence of this excellence
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN
Dine Out During the 8th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week
2016 Golf Tournament
From Jan. 20-29, bring your hearty
prepare yourself for a day
appetite to Stockton Restaurant
of good times and good
Week locations and you’ll be
friends at The Reserve
met with flavorful selections
at Spanos Park. Now in
from Stockton’s best eateries
its 36th year, the Golf
Reserve Monday, April 3rd on your calendar and
at a price that won’t break the budget. Stockton Restaurant Week gives local foodies and families the opportunity to explore fixed-price menus from participating
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 or green sign sponsor or as a
restaurants throughout Stockton. Visit
business package sponsor. Business package sponsorship includes
www.StocktonRestaurantWeek.com for a list of participating
signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome of players.
locations and menus.
Major Level Sponsorships also available. Just want to sign up and play? Single registration is also available.
Stockton: Stocked Full of Music Song Contest
Donating a prize to our post-tournament raffle is a great way to
The Visit Stockton team is in search of a song we can use to promote Stockton to the world. Can you capture the essence of our diverse and flavorful city in a song? $1,000 in cash, a professional recording session, and the taping of a music video are included in the prize package. Go to www.StocktonSongContest.com for details.
highlight your business. Many high profile business people participate in our tournament and donating a prize gets their attention! 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.
Do You Have Your NCAA Women’s Regional Tickets? 2017 is going to be a banner year for Stockton. The NCAA Women’s Division I Regional, “Sweet Sixteen” and “Elite Eight,” games will be held at the Stockton Arena on Mar. 25 and 27. The games will be broadcast on ESPN; a great opportunity for Stockton to get national exposure! Show NCAA that Stockton values collegiate sports and the economic impact the games have
2016 Golf Tournament Sponsors: Fred Couples Sponsors: ACE Rail Chevron Corporation F&M Bank Oak Valley Community Bank
on our community by filling the stands. Go to www.NCAA.com/
Ricky Barnes Sponsors:
wbbtickets or visit the Stockton Arena Box Office to purchase your
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
tickets today. Tee Sponsors:
Become a Stockton Ambassador
Moss Adams, LLP
The Stockton Ambassador Program is a dynamic certification program that certifies community members as Certified Tourism Ambassadors™ (or CTAs).
United Way of San Joaquin County Visit Stockton Drink Cart Sponsor:
Upcoming CTA Classes: Feb. 8 and Apr. 19
Valley First Credit Union
Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or www.CTANetwork.com. You can also call Megan Peterson at
Beverage Sponsor: DBI Beverge
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CALENDAR JANUARY 2017
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January Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Whisky Barrel Tavern 151 W. Alder St., 95204 Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton Law Enforcement/Justice System Session 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. @ The Sheriff’s Office
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Chamber ClosedMartin Luther King Jr. Day Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. Speaker TBA @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce 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.
Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Symposium 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club RSVP required to bea@stocktonchamber.org
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Victor Randolph, Never Boring; Deitra Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group; Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio; Laura Pinkerton, Citizens Business Bank; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin
Attending Ambassadors: Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Ella Holman, Collins Realty/Aspiranet; Suzie Bowers, Heartland Payment Systems; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses; Louis Dearman, Front Office Staff; Erica Gaddy, Ricoh; Brian Meadows, Stockton Ports; Jim Bednash, VTS Transport; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Jackie Ronzone, Animal Protection League; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Susan Cruz, Cruz integrated; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Marina Narvarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Katherine Edens, University of the Pacific; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 the Bull; Mary Pennini, Pixie Woods Board Member; Tim Pollard, Stockton Ports; Patty Heinemann, CVP Creative Vision Printing; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton
Stifel Financial
Diva Darlings and Debonaire Dudes
10100 Trinity Prkwy., #520, Stockton, CA 95219
1774 W. Hammer Ln., Stockton, CA 95207
Ashley Furniture Homestore
In Season Market and Nursery
10904 Trinity Prkwy., Stockton, CA 95219
215 E. Alpine Ave, Stockton, CA 95204
Animal Protection League 501 W. Weber Ave., #100A, Stockton, CA 95203
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