PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 61 No. 9
www.stocktonchamber.org
JANUARY 2016
WHAT'S
COOKING? Stockton Restaurant Week returns On the cover (from left to right):
Jonathan Valenzuela, Lincoln Cellar; Lupie Trejo, Centrale Kitchen & Bar; Mike Midgley, Midgley's Public House; Raul Mondragon, French 25
Photography by Caroline Photography
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WHAT'S COOKING?
CONTENTS
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DON’T MISS!
From Your President
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From Your CEO
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JANUARY NETWORKING MIXER & 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Leadership Stockton
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5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
News Briefs
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Cover Story
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@ Women’s Center Youth & Family Services 620 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton 95202
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NETWORK4SUCCESS
Programs and Public Policy Department
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New Members
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Events
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Visit Stockton
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Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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December Diversity Mixer Photos
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Calendar
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Meets Every Thursday Contact the Chamber for location & time: network4success@stocktonchamber.org
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Growing businesses need a full service agency. Just saying. Think Never Boring.
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FROM YOUR 2015-16 PRESIDENT BY: JUDITH BUETHE Happy New Year!
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications SR. VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
On behalf of ALL of the staff and Board Members here at your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year.
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
To our members, thank you for all you did for our
VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
community in 2015 by providing jobs and services to
VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
JUDITH BUETHE
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank Joy Sweger, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Dignity Health Robert Young CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
209.292.8432
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439 PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Eric Langstrom
209.292.8436
SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425
citizens and visitors alike! You make this city and county a truly wonderful place to live, work, play, study, and worship!
Yes, we do have issues. However, it takes people, all citizens, to walk hand-in-hand to solve any social problems without divisiveness and political grandstanding! January is a perfect time to explore and enjoy Visit Stockton’s Annual Restaurant Week which, as you can see, is our cover story for January. We are blessed with an abundance of culinary choices to satisfy anyone's taste buds! I have been in Stockton since 1971, and I am constantly fascinated and delighted by the diversity and excellence of our restaurants. You may even want to consider dinner at ten different restaurants for each of the ten days of this annual celebration! Or, if you selected lunch at ten additional restaurants, what a week and a half of treats! It’s like a quick visit to twenty countries. Remember that by dining out you not only experience Stockton’s fabulous food choices,you also help local businesses prosper! They, in turn, contribute further to our economy and add to the work, entertainment, education, and culinary opportunities. One more thing: Rest assured that in 2016 your chamber will continue its 114 years, soon to be 115 years, of commitment to our members and to this entire community! We invite you to join us in these endeavors in the new year.
SCAP-SE COORDINATORS My Duong 209.292.8435 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8429 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426 BEA COORDINATOR Sophie Soth 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Tricia Long 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
209.988.5800
PRINTING & MAILING The Parks Group
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GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT A very Happy New Year to you all and I am sure you all had a wonderful Christmas,
they wanted provided by the generous donations of the many fine
Hanukkah, and Holiday Season!
supporters and volunteers of TLC. It is such a wonderful time for
In December, your chamber had several
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School for Homeless Children. They got to meet Santa and get a gift
staff and some Chamber Board Members to watch this each year
successful events and thanks to hose who
for it makes all of them appreciate what we all have and the great
were part of making it all happen
feeling of making others happy. The joy on children’s faces, squeals
so well!
of joy, and their happiness is something truly magical to experience
On Dec. 3, we had another outstanding Diversity Mixer where
each and every year. A big thank you to Sara Garfield and the staff
we all came together as one at the beautiful and historic Haggin
and volunteers of TLC for what they do day in and day out for these
Museum. It was a joy to see everyone being a community of one
wonderful children. Also thank you to Santa who helped to make
that evening, and that should be the rule rather than the exception
the day a true moment to remember.
year in and year out. Everyone had smiles on their faces as they
A hearty congratulations to the new Stocktonian of the Year,
mingled, devoured good food, and enjoyed being in the Haggin
Mel Corren! It is so well deserved, and a thank you also to all
Museum with not only its history, art works, and exhibits, but also
who submitted nominations and to the selection committee who
the Christmas/Holiday Season decorations.
worked very hard to pick the best of the best.
Each year, this is a premier event where your Greater Stockton
All of us here at your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce, the San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber, the
pledge to begin our 115th year of continual proactive action on
African American Chamber, the Asian-American Chamber and
behalf of member businesses, all businesses, and the community
the Delta Chamber all join hands and become one in mission
to help move Stockton and San Joaquin County forward into a
and fun alike. We always enjoy this evening and look forward
new era of prosperity and better quality of life for all! There is a
to the next year of not only this annual Diversity Mixer but also
"big but" that goes with that: We cannot do it alone and need both
to working with each other to make Stockton and San Joaquin
current members and those who we would love to join us, for there
County businesses and residents reach their full potential!
is “strength in our numbers!” Please join us, or if you had been a
Dec. 9 was the annual Green Team San Joaquin (GTSJ)
member rejoin us. We appreciate all our loyal members and they
“Refreshments with the Recyclers” at the Hilton Stockton, led
would love to have you be part of our Chamber Family. Please go to
by Frank Ferral and Eric Langstrom (Green Team and FRESH
our website, www.stocktonchamber.org, and see what we are doing
coordinator) with assistance from other great chamber staff
and with your help and participation can do even more as a team.
members. This event not only moves forward the GTSJ mission of
One small reminder: 2016 is a leap year and that means an
educating the business community, but also all of us on how good
election year. I will be expressing some views in later Port O Calls
and efficient recycling practices can not only benefit the business
on the importance of “responsible voting,” but may I humbly
community but each of us personally. It is also a day where the
suggest that each of you first of all plan to vote and when you
attendees bring an unwrapped gift as their “ticket” to lunch and
do please do so with an informed mind and not fall prey to the
these gifts are given to the Child Abuse Prevention Council to
emotional or self-serving “sales pitches” of the candidates at all
make Christmas a little better for those children who need all our
levels. The elected official that does the best has practices that
love and help. It is wonderful to see the participants not only learn
include sound reasoning and not their personal agenda or, “I have
good recycling practices but also the joy of helping this wonderful
all the answers, trust me!” Just a thought to chew on as we go
community agency make children smile.
into 2016!
On Dec. 15, the Chamber staff had their annual visit from the wonderful children from the Transitional Learning Center (TLC)
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Again, Happy New Year!
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Economy Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union Session Sponsors: Green Team San Joaquin Stockton’s economy is influenced by many factors. During the
great things happening in Downtown Stockton and the Alliance’s
annual Economy Session, the class got a glimpse of a few of those
plans for the future of Downtown. Up next was Shelley Burcham,
factors, and learned about what lies ahead for Stockton’s future.
Vice President, Client Services from the San Joaquin Partnership,
The class met at the Downtown Financial Center Credit Union
Inc. Shelley spoke about all they do to attract and keep big business
Branch, a perfect venue to talk about the economy. The first
in San Joaquin County. She shared some of their marketing tools
presenters of the day were Bruce Blodgett and Natalie Collins with
and the “Grow It, Make It, Ship it” and “Greater Silicon Valley”
the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation (SJFB). Bruce and Natalie
campaigns they use to promote our area.
talked about agriculture, our #1 local industry at $3.2 Billion in
The class finished the day with a presentation from our host
2014, and how that drives our local economy. They addressed
Michael Duffy (LS ’95), President/CEO of Financial Center Credit
current issues and recent successes, and provided a glimpse of what
Union. Michael gave a great presentation on the local economy,
they see for the future of local agriculture. Bruce gave great insight
where we have been, and where we are going.
on what challenges local growers are facing and Natalie shared
It was a great day and the class learned a lot about what drives
information about all the great educational programs the Farm
the Stockton and San Joaquin County economy. I would like
Bureau offers.
to thank all the speakers who came and presented to the class,
Following agriculture on the agenda was Frank Ferral, Programs & Public Policy Director from the Stockton Chamber of
Michael Duffy and Financial Center Credit Union for having us, and Kristyn Bitz for all her help in coordinating the day.
Commerce. Frank shared great info on all the Chamber Programs that help businesses lower their cost of doing business. The class learned about the programs and what all the various acronyms means. From SCAP-SE, BEA, REACON, FRESH, GRC, to the Green Team San Joaquin. It was a lot of information packed into 45 minutes! Next on the agenda was Wes Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton and former Leadership Stockton Program Director and LS Class of 2004 Graduate. Wes spoke to the class about the impact of tourism and all the new and exciting things Stockton is doing to attract tourists and, more importantly, tourist dollars. He was followed
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by Nate McBride, Director of the Small Business Development Center. Nate shared how small business makes up a big part of the economy and detailed all of the great services the SBDC offers to
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the small business person to help them succeed. The class then had a fantastic lunch catered by Bud’s Seafood. The food was great! After filling up on Bud’s Beef Tips, the class heard from Cynthia Fargo, CEO of the Downtown Stockton Alliance. She shared all the cancer.org/discovery | 1.800.227.2345 ©2015, American Cancer Society, Inc. No. 030876
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The White House Initiative on AAPIs Selects University of the Pacific Student The White House Initiative on Asian
Anne Wong
Commerce, announces the 2015 Stocktonian of the Year recipient will be Mel Corren. Mel is truly deserving of joining the list of distinguished Stocktonian of the Year recipients. Mark your
Americans and Pacific Islanders is proud
calendar for the evening of Feb. 3 at the Stockton Golf & Country
to announce its second class of E3!
Club for the Stocktonian of the Year Dinner. For more information
Ambassadors—23 young leaders from
and to order your tickets please contact the Central Valley
across the nation committed to improving
Association of Realtors at 209.955.2200.
the quality of life and opportunities for
First & Third Thursdays at The Haggin Museum
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
(AAPIs). The E3! Ambassadors Program is a youth engagement program that aims to educate, engage, and empower young leaders to increase awareness around critical issues facing the AAPI community and to highlight key federal programs and resources in which AAPIs may be underserved. University of the Pacific education student Anne Wong '19 has been selected as an ambassador.
Complimentary wine from Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery and snacks are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. every first & third Thursday of the month when the Museum is open until 9:00 p.m. These special evenings vary each month to include live music, special guests, and more! Join us Jan. 21 for live
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music from Jessica Siena. Jessica will be playing favorite American
Coat, Blanket, and Sock Drive Sets Record With Late Rally The third annual Stockton Cares Coat, Blanket, and Sock Drive
standards and Italian Arias by Belini, Donizetti, and Puccini. Siena, a national finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, has been hailed as “…extravagantly gifted…”
distributed donated items on Nov. 14, 2015 to over 1,500 needy
by the Los Angeles Times. She has performed as a soloist with
men, women, and children from the Stockton community. This
numerous symphonies around the state and recently appeared as
drive raised a record 12,500 items to be donated, surpassing the
Rosalinde with the Stockton Opera Association.
10,000 items collected from 2014. Organizing partners included
Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Crab Feed
the Stockton Record, United Way, St. Mary’s Dining Room, SMG Stockton, the Stockton Fire Department and Professional 456, and Tim Ulmer. In all, the Stockton community donated: • 7,500 pairs of brand new socks • 3,750 coats • 1,250 blankets For more information on the Stockton Cares Coat, Blanket, and Sock Drive, or to get involved for 2016, please contact Chris Kay at 209.373.1722 or at ckay@smgstockton.com.
Stocktonian of the Year Dinner Feb. 3 It is with great pleasure the Central Valley Association of Realtors, in association with the Greater Stockton Chamber of
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Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired will host its ninth annual crab feed on Jan. 16, at Waterloo Gun and Bocce, 4343 N. Ashley Ln., Stockton. The signature event raises funds to support services to those in our community who are blind or visually impaired. Tickets cost $45.00 per person. Enjoy a nohost bar at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., and dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Door and raffle prizes, and a silent auction add to the fun. For more information or to purchase tickets securely online, visit www.communitycenterfortheblind.org/crabfeed or call Jennifer at 209.466.3836, extension 202.
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WHAT'S
COOKING? Stockton Restaurant Week returns By Jacqui D. Sinarle What do you get when you combine a variety of diverse restaurants, delicious
Restaurant Week restaurant they tried during the event,” Rhea reported. “In addition, 52 percent of diners participate and dine out
and well-priced lunch and dinner specials, and
more than once per event, and 74 percent of diners participate in
throngs of hungry foodies? You get a buzzworthy
order to try a new restaurant.”
annual event known as Stockton Restaurant
Stockton Restaurant Week was created in 2009 by Visit Stockton.
Week, scheduled for Jan. 15 to 24.
“Dining is a big part of the tourism industry and letting the
“Stockton Restaurant Week is about getting out and supporting
public know that there is an amazing, diverse cuisine culture in
locally owned and operated restaurants in Stockton,” said Wes
Stockton was important to our mission of providing events and
Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton, the city’s convention and visitors
promotions for Stockton,” Rhea explained.
bureau. “It’s an opportunity to try new dishes, check out new
Visitors often ask local residents for dining recommendations, Rhea noted. “This event gets more
restaurants and explore the
locals dining, which can lead to
enjoy unique, fixed-price
[Stockton Restaurant Week] lets you try something new at a reasonable price, and it opens your mind to different foods.
specialty menus from many
LUPIE TREJO
great for our local economy and
participating restaurants
Head Chef, Centrale Kitchen & Bar
for jobs, but we really want people
Stockton dining scene, and it gives local foodies and families the opportunity to
with each restaurant offering at least one specially discounted three-item dinner menu for $15, $20, or $25 every day during the
locally owned and operated dining establishments. All restaurants are
to recommend locally owned and
throughout Stockton.” Up to 30 restaurants participate in Stockton Restaurant Week,
more dining recommendations for
operated dining options, which better tell the story of Stockton and give you a taste of local flavor.” Foodies enjoy Restaurant Week because there are so many great
event. Many restaurants offer several discounted dinner menus at
dishes to try, and restaurants like it because it attracts
various price points and lunch specials, too.
new customers.
It’s a successful concept that’s backed up by some
“We have regulars who first joined us during Restaurant Week,” said chef Raul Mondragon of French 25, who will showcase
impressive statistics. “A 2012 national OpenTable survey related to restaurant week
traditional Creole dishes like pasta jambalaya, Cajun chicken
events showed that 90 percent of diners are likely to recommend
tortellini, and blackened salmon at this year’s event. “People
a Restaurant Week restaurant they tried to a friend or family
like good ideas that bring the community together, and I think
member, and that 87 percent of diners are likely to return to a
Restaurant Week does just that!”
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LUPIE TRE JO Centrale Kitchen & Bar
MIK E MIDGLE Y Midgley's Public House
At Centrale, head chef Lupie Trejo’s Restaurant Week specials will include shrimp stuffed avocado watercress salad with Meyer
J O N A T H A N VA L E N Z U E L A Lincoln Cellar
R AUL MONDR AGON French 25
it not only brings in new diners but it also rewards their local customers, so they feel like it’s a win-win situation.”
lemon dressing and dessert for lunch, and a $25 dinner including
In 2015, Restaurant Week helped introduce foodies to Lincoln
fried Havarti with fresh fruit and toasted ciabatta for an appetizer,
Cellar, a wine bar and restaurant which opened in September 2014
creamy cauliflower soup as a second course, and chicken piccata
and will participate again this year.
with mashed potatoes and green beans for an entrée. “Everyone looks forward to Restaurant Week,” Trejo said. “I
“Restaurant Week brought a lot of new patrons to our restaurant who had not heard that we had opened, and it allowed us to
know I do; I go to new places myself. It’s a good thing — it lets you
showcase various dishes from our seasonal menu,” said Susan
try something new at a reasonable price, and it opens your mind to
Arismendi, owner/partner of Lincoln Cellar with Maria Mills.
different foods.” “We’ve participated before and I thought it was great,” said Michael Midgley, chef/owner of Midgley’s Public House on the Brickwalk in Lincoln Center who will participate again this year.
“We feel Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity and marketing tool to showcase various unique restaurants that Stockton has to offer,” Mills added. While it’s great to visit your regular spot during Stockton
“After the holidays, people love to save a few bucks and it makes a
Restaurant Week, Rhea encouraged diners to explore new places
big difference in weeknight dining.”
and eat out more than once during the event.
“I think it’s great to let people know what’s new out there and to
“Restaurant Week gives folks a chance to try a place they might
get people off the corporate food path,” Midgley added. “Stockton
not have picked normally and experience a special menu that’s
has tons of dining options if you know where to look.”
offered just once for the event,” Rhea said. “It’s also an opportunity
Rhea confirmed that he’s received positive feedback from participating restaurants every year. “Last year, one restaurant broke records for business during that week and had the best January in its history,” he said. “Another restaurant loves it because
to show our Stockton restaurants that the locals are here to support them and want them to succeed.” For information about Stockton Restaurant Week and participating restaurants, visit stocktonrestaurantweek.com.
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: ERIC R. LANGSTROM, PROGRAM COORDINATOR All cardiovascular exercise has to be something that uses oxygen
The New Year: “Getting Fit”
more rapidly, which we call cardiovascular training.
For the average person, good fitness consists of exercises that work out the whole body. A cardio workout improves the function
The other part of exercise is nutrition and getting help from a
and health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Weight-bearing
dietitian is a start in the right direction. A person who works out a
exercises enhance the function and health of the bones, muscles,
lot but does not nourish the body properly could be sabotaging or
joints, and connective tissues.
hiding the fruits of his or her labor. You should just have a general
Because bodies are living, breathing matter, they need to be
plan, and investing some time in advance to make it happen. It is
stimulated in order to become more fit. This means exercise is
not impossible to begin a fitness program and stick with it. If you
ideally done just outside your comfort zone. You’re taking your
do, perhaps you can scratch off that resolution next year and have
body a little outside where it is because it needs that challenge—
the satisfaction of knowing you have accomplished something
that stimulus—to be able to improve.
very important. WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature http://www.webmd.com.
That is basically what exercise is, but as many people know all too well, it’s not that easy to start a fitness routine, particularly for the
Next FRESH Meeting is:
out-of-shape and inconsistent, there’s the workout to begin, and the
Thursday, Jan. 14, 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
diet to plan, too. To avoid overwhelming yourself, set realistic expectations. Assess where you are now, and then break it into achievable goals, note how important it is to limit the number of resolutions. Stick to
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the small physical activity goal and to one small nutrition goal, and keep a reserve list of objectives. Once you have accomplished your primary goals, move on to the next set. Exercise does not have to be dull. Yet as people grow up, they
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lose the connection between fun and improvement. Think about
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the kind of person you are and what you like to do. Some people
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may love going to the gym while others prefer to play team sports.
Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific
Still others favor jogging or walking around the neighborhood.
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Restaurants
Event Planning
Advertising & Publications
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David Design 18150 Shell Rd., Jamestown, CA 95327 209.984.3952
Health Care Services Infinity Care Services, Inc. 1325 North Center St., Stockton, CA 95202 800.294.1461
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN
VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA
2016 Golf Tournament
Happy New Year Stockton!
Reserve Apr. 4 on your calendar and prepare yourself for a day
We are welcoming 2016 with open arms! As always, Visit
of good times and good friends at Stockton Golf & Country Club.
Stockton is dedicated to our community and to making Stockton
Now in its 35th year, the Golf Tournament always fills up fast.
shine. We look forward to another great year of planning our
Don't miss your chance to play! Call the Chamber to reserve your
favorite events which includes Stockton Restaurant Week in
space today!
January, the Great Asparagus Dine Out in April, and Stockton Beer
You can also join us as a tee or green sponsor, or a business
Week in September.
package sponsor. Business package sponsorship includes signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome of players. 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 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 35th Annual Golf Tournament, or to volunteer, call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or email him at tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
Stockton Restaurant Week is around the corner! We are only weeks away from the 2016 Stockton Restaurant Week! Spanning 10 days from Jan. 15-24, you will be able to visit a number of favorite restaurants around town and enjoy specially priced multi-course meals. Remember to like “Stockton Restaurant
2016 Golf Tournament Sponsors: Fred Couples Sponsors:
Tee Sponsors:
F&M Bank
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance
Oak Valley Community Bank Ricky Barnes Sponsors: Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Week” on Facebook to be on alert for all the great giveaways we’ll be doing! To see a full list of participating restaurants, please visit www.stocktonrestaurantweek.com
Agency, Inc. Pacific Records Management
Become a Stockton Ambassador
Visit Stockton
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) classes are available bi-
Beverage Sponsor:
monthly and open to the general public. Become an Ambassador
Delta Sierra Beverage
for Stockton and learn how you can help to enhance the image of Stockton in the eyes of visitors and the community! Upcoming CTA Class: Feb. 17 @ 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sign up today and join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors! Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton at 209.938.1555.
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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
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Wes Rhea: wes@visitstockton.org 209.938.1555
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Opportunity 2016 San Joaquin USA
2016 looks to be another year of opportunity for
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expanding manufacturer’s names that you may not know include Crumb Rubber Mfg., Tap Plastics, Spears Mfg., Shepard Brothers, and Turkhan Foods.
San Joaquin, USA!
Ship It!
Economically, the table has been set for long-term economic
The Port of Stockton continues to invest in new rail
growth in our seven growing communities offering up the best of the Central Valley’s agricultural and Silicon Valley’s high
infrastructure restoring, expanding and completing new track
technology economies.
while welcoming over 230 ships. Expect a continued increase in use
Centered between these two powerhouse economies, San Joaquin
of the Port in 2016. Meanwhile, Amazon continues to hire new associates and,
County is the bullseye allowing for the positive, major, long-term trends that will “raise all boats” during 2016.
with the opening of Prologis International Park of Commerce, we
Here are a few examples of these continuing major trends:
welcome Medline’s 1.1 million square-foot expansion and FedEx
Grow It!
Ground’s 660,000 square-foot new location. The completion of
The agricultural economy hit new records with $3.2 billion
the Prologis 1 million square-foot E-Commerce spec building will
in gross value of agricultural production driven by continued
surely attract another major user in 2016. And finally, Lodi’s selection as 2015 Wine Region of the Year
international demand for our high-quality food and overcoming the continuing drought.
by Wine Enthusiast magazine, along with the successful Amgen
Make It!
Professional Bike Race Tour, is a set up for another great year
More manufacturers are expanding and looking to locate in San
for hospitality! So put on a happy face. San Joaquin USA is poised to continue
Joaquin communities. Tesla has filled and then expanded their Lathrop facility, increasing advanced manufacturing jobs. Other
positive growth in 2016!
DECEMBER DIVERSITY MIXER @ THE HAGGIN MUSEUM
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RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton; Victor Randolph, Never Boring Advertising; Wes Rhea, Visit Stockton; Jared Steinwert, F & M Bank; Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation; Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation
Attending Ambassadors Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Service; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Printing;
All In One Business Center
Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Ella Holman,
3410 W. Hammer Ln., #A, Stockton, CA 95219
Collins Realty Inc.; Nanette Spitulski, ABS Direct, INC.; Tim Aragon, Verve Networks; Loretta Lee, Junior League of S.J. County; Marina Narvarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Yolanda Sanchez, Brookside Living; Mandi McCormac, Balance Staffing; Carolina Barreto, Balance Staffing; Selina Paniagua, CornerStone Staffing; Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency; Patty Heinemann, Creative Vision Printing; Blair Hake, Ameriprise Financial; Razi Pelaez, JP’s Signs & Graphics; Angela Ealy-Hale, Absolutely Elegant Designs
KCM Boutique 5681 Pacific Ave., #115, Stockton, CA 95207
Great Spectacles
Centrale Kitchen & Bar
622 Lincoln Center, Stockton, CA 95207
1825 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204
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CALENDAR JANUARY 2016
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Leadership Stockton Law Enforcement/Justice System Session 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
14
FRESH Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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New Member Orientation 11:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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January Networking Mixer & 40th Anniversary Celebration 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Women’s Center Youth & Family Services
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Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Guest Speaker: H&R Block, RSVP Required
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Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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